Columbian Exchange Reflection Paper

One PGE that is an area of strength for me is S1. I am proficient in S1 because I am skilled at public speaking. I engage the audience, use the proper speaking tone, and know my material. I use my confidence and speak loudly and clearly to the entire class. I make eye contact frequently with the audience and use a broad variety of words. I have been proficient in previous presentations including multiple last year. I feel that PGE S1 is an area of strength for me.

An entry that illustrates this area strength is the “Columbian exchange presentation project.” I picked this entry as an example because I proficiently met the S1 standard, by making a presentation in order to share information. I felt that my presentation was exemplary and I demonstrated mastery of the topic. I engaged the audience and practiced beforehand to ensure that my presentation went very smoothly. I practiced my pronunciation and memorized my information as best as I could. I made constant eye contact with the audience and varied my tone of voice to make it sound more interesting. I received an 100 on this presentation

because of how well I presented it to the class. Overall, this project is an example of my strength in PGE S1.
One PGE that is in need of improvement would be W1.

W1 may need more improvement because I find that I struggle with narrative writing, and lack some of the important features a well written paper has. I can improve this skill by working on my narrative writing techniques- such as use of detail, structured event sequences, grammar, and word choice. Overtime, PGE W1 will improve as I write more and more. I feel that W1 is an area in need of improvement for me.

An assignment that is an example of this would be “Creating an original work of fiction.” In this assignment, I could use improvement on my writing structure, event sequences, and details. W1 will improve with more practice, and writing workshops. Every essay I write, I will improve more on my writing skills. I will take more advice from the teacher, and put extra effort into every assignment; I will write more

often.
One academic goal of mine would be to maintain straight A’s all throughout the upcoming school year. I think this goal will be challenging, but at the same time, I think it is very possible. To achieve highest honors next year, I must put forward all my effort and apply myself. Next year I will work even harder as the material advances and I move into more honors classes. I will manage my time better to get assignments done faster, and turn in everything on time. To help stick to this goal, I can use my agenda more often to help me stay organized, and promote strong work ethic. This goal is essential for the future because I plan on getting into a good college; these grades are what will prove I'm worthy in the long run, and lead me to a future of success.