Blog Activity #8: Emotional Test-results/questions
Have you heard of I.Q.? If you have, you probably know that it stands for Intelligence Quotient — it’s a simple measure that shows how well you are able to score on some intelligence test. It doesn’t exactly show what kind of intelligence you have or how intelligent you are. Intelligence is a complicated issue to talk about. We are all wired differently and we all have different kinds of things that we are good in. Some of you are good in writing, some good in math, while some are good in creating things, drawing, painting, and even acting and singing. Some of you are also good in feeling things — like perhaps understanding yourself or others.
You probably have a good sense of how intelligent you are — perhaps even telling others how high your I.Q. is. Together with understnading your intelligence, it is also healthy to understand yourself — your own feelings and emotions. By understanding yourself, you will be more able to understand others. There’s something called an E.Q. - Emotional Quotient. This is a scale of how well you know yourself — how well you are in tune with your own emotions. It can also provide insight on how well you can understand the feelings of other people.
Understanding emotions — your own and others — is quite important at your age because it is something that’s still developing within you. Perhaps you don’t know why you get mad at others so easily or why you blurt out curses when someone bugs you. Perhaps you don’t understand why your classmates get annoyed by your questions. Understanding your reactions to things and your own feelings could eventually make you more understand the feelings of others — and this understanding could be a key to better cooperation and peaceful friendships.
There’s an online “test” that has a few questions about emotions. Go ahead and try it out. It’s a shortened version of a longer test. Go try the short one first. Make sure you’re honest or the results will not be very true.
Click this link to go to the short test: http://discoveryhealth.queendom.com/eiq_abridged_access.html
The following is a link to the longer test. Try it if you have time:
http://www.queendom.com/tests/access/emotional_iq.html
After taking the “EQ”, blog about your experience and results.
What did you think of the questions?
- I think the questions were okay. It wasn’t really questions that I thought it would ask.
Do you think you answered truthfully?
- Yes, I answered the best I can.
Are the questions applicable to you at this age?
- Maybe, maybe not.
What other questions do you think should have been added?
- I’m not quite sure, but I know there should have been more questions that can specifically tell if you are emotional or not.
What was your score? What does this score mean - according to the website? What does this score mean according to you?
- My score was low.
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There’s some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that your Emotional IQ is relatively low. In a practical sense, this means that you are not reaching your full potential. Low EIQ has a negative impact on all aspects of life such as relationships, your emotional health and level of motivation. As a result of your behavior, others may view you as being critical, inexpressive, inhibited, detached, cold, or even condescending. Your difficulties relating to others and dealing successfully with your own emotions may have a negative impact on your health; people with lower EIQs are prone to anxiety, depression, excessive guilt, aggressiveness, low self-concept, and stress-related problems. Chances are that you also have difficulty bouncing back from life’s problems. Now for the good news: by learning and practicing new skills and more effective ways of dealing with people, you can significantly improve your EIQ. The benefits will be numerous, including stronger relationships, a more successful career and better health. Most of all, you will be an all-around happier person.
After taking the EQ assessment, what do you think of it? What will you do now?
- I’m not quite sure if my score actually came out right. I did answer the questions honestly but come to think of it, I’m not really like that. In the passage it says some things about me that are true and some that are not. Maybe I should be more bright and stop worrying about things that I don’t really need to worry about!
Blog Activity #7: Preteen!
As almost teenagers, you’re all at an age when things are changing within your body and your mind. You’re no longer little kids, yet you’re not really teenagers yet. The way people (your teachers, parents, etc.) treat you is also slowly changing. You used to be more pampered and watched over. Now you’re expected to all be independent and responsible. You have projects to complete, assignments to turn in, practices to go to, friends to meet, and so many other deadlines and such to accomplish.
Given these expectations of you, think about the questions below and answer them honestly in your own blogs as a new post.
Do you think your parents can / should trust you with things that you do in school, at home, and else where? Why do you think so? or Why not?
- Yes, I think my parents should trust me because I take very good respnisibility in myself.
Do you think your teachers can / should trust you with things that you do in school (regular schoolwork), at home (assignmentss/projects), and else where? Why do you think so? or Why not?
- Yes, the teachers should always trust the students, or else the students might lose their faith, trust from teachers, and courage.
What are your main complaints about school at this point in your life?
- I think we have to much homework! Even though we get alot of homework, I know its for our own sake. We should be proud of going to a great school like St. John’s.
What are your main complaints about home at this point in your life
- Well, I don’t really have any complaints, but sometimes my brother can get annoying. He just comes into my room without permission and always ask for some school supplies. I have given him tons and loads of things, but the next day he always ask for the same thing again!
What can you promise yourself that can make you a better person / a better student?
- I can promise myself that I will be more independant. I’m not exactly sure what to promise myself right now, but I know I should do my best in everything. (even if it doesn’t turn out the way I want it too.)
Do you think your friends can / should trust you with things (objects, secrets, etc.) Why do you think so? or Why not?
- I think my friends should trust me with anything. I will never tell anyone what my friends thought or have as secrets! (trust me!) Sometimes by mistake, the secret just comes out of my mouth! Even though, I try to stay shut and not tell anyone. I usually forget the secret, so they isn’t really a problem.
Do you think you need a lot of privacy in school / at home? Why or why not?
- OF COURSE!! I need alot of privacy at school and at home. I agree to “have to have privacy at both places” because its important. At school, I do get some privacy; at home its a different story! At school, friends, classmates, students, and teachers give a lot of privacy. At home, I don’t think I get a lot of privacy. My brother always buts in and interupts me while I’m working and on the phone!
Blog Activity #6
In Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, the hero, Jean Valjean, is an ex-convict, living illegally under an assumed name and wanted for a robbery he committed many years ago. [Actually, no — he is only wanted for breaking parole.] Although he will be returned to the galleys — probably [in fact, actually] for life — if he is caught, he is a good man who does not deserve to be punished. He has established himself in a town, becoming mayor and a public benefactor. One day, Jean learns that another man, a vagabond, has been arrested for a minor crime and identified as Jean Valjean. Jean is first tempted to remain quiet, reasoning to himself that since he had nothing to do with the false identification of this hapless vagabond, he has no obligation to save him. Perhaps this man’s false identification, Jean reflects, is “an act of Providence meant to save me.” Upon reflection, however, Jean judges such reasoning “monstrous and hypocritical.” He now feels certain that it is his duty to reveal his identity, regardless of the disastrous personal consequences. His resolve is disturbed, however, as he reflects on the irreparable harm his return to the galleys will mean to so many people who depend upon him for their livelihood — especially troubling in the case of a helpless woman and her small child to whom he feels a special obligation. He now reproaches himself for being too selfish, for thinking only of his own conscience and not of others. The right thing to do, he now claims to himself, is to remain quiet, to continue making money and using it to help others. The vagabond, he comforts himself, is not a worthy person, anyway. Still unconvinced and tormented by the need to decide, Jean goes to the trial and confesses.
Did he do the right thing? Why? Why not?
- Yes, he did the right thing. It’s not good to make someone get in trouble, when they aren’t the person who did the crime!
What do you think?
- I think that he did the right thing, and he should be proud even though he will have consequences.
Blog Activity #4: Forgiving
Sam knew something was weird the second he got to class on Tuesday morning. He saw kids whispering and pointing at him. Some were looking at him funny. He sat down next to his best friend and picked up the graded report the teacher, Mr. Crosby, had graded over the weekend. Sam looked at the ” A-“ and forgot about the rest of the class for a minute. He had worked hard at that report and was thrilled it had paid off. He looked up and saw a bunch of kids staring at him. While the teacher cleaned up the white board, Sam whispered to Dylan, “ What’s going on?” Dylan, looked down and said quietly, “Conner told everyone you copied your report from the internet.” “ But, that’s a lie!” Sam said. “I never cheat and everyone knows it.” He was hurt and angry. He couldn’t focus the rest of the morning in class.
At recess he went up to Conner and asked him if he had really told everyone he had cheated. “ It’s no big deal,” Conner scoffed. “ I only told a few people. Lighten up. It was just a joke.” Sam turned and walked away. He wanted to yell at Conner, or hit him, or something. He just wanted to make Conner feel as bad as Conner had made him feel.
For the next two days, Sam avoided Conner but Sam and Dylan made up as many lies as they could think of about Conner to get back at him. They told kids that he was jealous of anyone who did well in school because he almost failed fourth grade last year. They told the girl Conner liked that he still wet his bed sometimes. But it wasn’t helping. Sam was still just as mad at Conner. In fact, all he thought about now was Conner and what he had done.
On Friday, Mr. Crosby had all three boys stay to talk with him during recess. He told them they had until the end of recess to work out whatever it was that was going on between them. If they had not all forgiven each other by the end of recess, they had to go to the principal’s office. Then Mr. Crosby left the classroom.
The three boys stared angrily at each other waiting for someone to say something. Sam didn’t know what to say. All he knew was that he was tired of being mad and hurt. What could he do to make it stop? And what did Mr. Crosby mean by all forgive each other?
Guide questions:
Do you think all three boys need to apologize? Why or why not?
- I think all the boys have to apologize to each other. They have all done something wrong and have hurt the others.
Who do you think is the most guilty of doing wrong. Why?
- I think Conner is the most guilty one. He is the one who has started this whole situation.
Do you think it will improve their friendship if Sam forgives Conner?
- Yes! If Sam forgives Conner, Conner will know that he has done soemthing wrong and his “good/kind” friend has forgiven his wrong doing.
Have you ever been in a position like this? What happened? Would you make the same choices if you were in the position again?
- Not sure..
Is there someone in your life right now that you might need to forgive for something?
- Maybe, I’m not quite sure.
What does it feel like to forgive someone? Why do you think that is?
- Forgiving someone to me feels like a fresh NEW START! It makes be feel like, “You did the right thing!”
Blog Activity #3: To tell or not to tell
Maya knew she was busted as soon as she saw the school’s Assistant Principal walking toward her. She was at her friend’s school dance and they had gone to a “pre-party” beforehand. Maya wasn’t a big partier but she had shared a couple of drinks with some of her friends and now was about to be busted. The Assistant Principal approached her and said that she looked like she was unsteady on her feet. Maya tried the think fast and replied that she had played in a soccer game that day and was sore. The Assistant Principal then asked for her name and what school she went to, and commented that she smelled alcohol on Maya’s breath. Maya told her what school she was from and that she had not been drinking. The Assistant Principal began to explain that she would have to call Maya’s school the next day with her suspicions but was interrupted by a group of students. As she turned to answer them, Maya slipped out the door of the school.
Maya was panicked. She was pretty sure the Assistant Principal would have no trouble finding out her name. Her friend came out to find her and told her to stay calm. Her friend explained that the Assistant Principal probably wouldn’t even call and that she couldn’t be busted because she didn’t break any rule on her own school campus. This might have calmed another seventeen year old down but not Maya. Both teachers and peers respected her at her school for her academics and her integrity. She volunteered every weekend in her neighborhood Head Start program and was captain of the varsity soccer team. She felt like she would let so many people down if they found out what she had done. She already felt like she had let herself down. She had so far to fall. Why did she have to risk it all in such a stupid way?
Maya couldn’t believe this was happening. She felt like she was watching herself. She would do anything to take back those drinks now, but thinking like that was wasting time. If her parents found out, she could kiss her social life good bye. If her teachers found out, they would all look at her differently. Her friend’s advice was to do nothing and hope that Maya’s school wouldn’t get a call from the Assistant Principal. If she did, then she could either deny it, or come clean. But, there was no sense in turning herself in at this point. That seemed like a big gamble to Maya. Still panicked, Maya tried examining her choices and playing them out. For example, if she were to go talk to the Assistant Principal at her own school before she received the phone call, that action would be consistent with the character and integrity she showed her school community. That might lessen the consequences or, at least, alleviate the fear and guilt that was freaking her out. On the other hand, she had broken no school rules on her own campus or school sponsored event. Would she be creating drama where there might never be drama? Maya was confused and overwhelmed. She needed to come up with an action plan before school tomorrow.
If you were Maya’s best friend and had her best interest at heart, what would you suggest she do?
- I would tell her to be calm and do what she thinks is best. I would like to sugest that she should tell the truth and get it over with. I would tell Maya that it is best for her to tell the truth; and also that there maybe a good thing to it.
If you were her parent, what do you think you would suggest she do?
- If I were Maya’s parents, I would have been very disappointed in her, but I tell her too say the truth so that she doesn’t get in trouble for lying and drinking.
What would she have to lose if she turned herself in?
- She would lose her pride and the respect she has recieved from her fellow friends, classmates, and teachers.
What would she have to lose if she didn’t?
- She would lose everything. Her friends wouldn’t want to trust her anymore. The teachers will not favor her anymore.
Have you or someone you know ever been in a similar situation to this? What happened and how did it turn out? Did you or that person feel regret or pride in the choice made?
- No one
Do any of you feel Maya is over reacting to this situation? Why or why not?
- No, Maya is not over reacting. She should be scared and worried about what will happen next when she does turn herself in, and if she doesn’t turn herself in. I know that I would be acting the same as Maya if I were in that situation.
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Blog Activity #2: Blogging
I think blogging is pretty fun. It helps me in contacting with my friends and teachers. I think blogging is important for us because it helps us meet new people and students from all over the world. I would like to blog about what we did over the weekends, holidays, and also just things we did (random). We should blog about our suggestions because it can make our blogging even more fun and also people know what we think about and did.
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11/7/06
Today again, like yesterday, Mr. Maiquez was absent. He wasn’t here yesterday and today too. Therefore we had a substitute. Right now I am on level 14 in typing, in “K touch”. After some practicing of typing, I start on “the GIMP”. I am deciding to make a beach scenery, and I am very excited because I’m sure that I will have a great time drawing it. I use to hate drawing on the computer, but after I found “the GIMP” drawing on the computer is very fun. Well, that’s it for now so see you all!~
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Today’s Work
Hi everyone!~
Today Mr. Maiquez was not here, therefore we had a substitute. We started with some typing practice. We worked on “K Touch”. I was on level, but during the practice/typing, there was a pwer outage! We couldn’t type for around three mintues. Since there was a power outage, we were delayed from our schedule, therefore when the power went back on, we went straight to “K Turtle”.
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Blog Activity #1: Cheating
It’s midway through the spring semester, and you are taking a math test. You’ve been struggling all semester in this class, and you know that this test will form a big part of your grade. You feel like you are doing quite well on the test until you come to the last problem. It is worth 20 points and you just can’t remember how to solve it. As it happens, the class math whiz is sitting right in front of you and you can see he’s just finished it. You are close enough to see how he solved it, and you know that no teacher can see you if you cheat.
If I were in this situation I would have been tempted to cheat, but I would not have. If I really cheated, and I got a good grade on the test, I would feel shame and embarassment in myself. I don’t think she would have cheated because she is a person who is loyal, trustworthy, and honest to everyone. I would have been really mad at a person who confronted me for cheating, but then I would know that what I did was wrong. I would say that I “didn’t” cheat, that is what would I do, but I know that is something wrong to do, therefore I would confess “privately” that I did. If I see a person cheating in class, I would talk to them alone and tell them that what they did was wrong. If someone cheats in clas, it would of course effect the students. This will affect them in many ways, like: it would teach them a lesson in which not to cheat. I’m not that sure.
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My seventh grade year
Hey everyone!~
Wow!! I’m already in seventh grade! Well, seventh grade so far is really fun!~ First of all there are some new friends in our class and grade level. Its really cool and exciting to meet new students and become friends with them. I’m sure I will enjoy my seventh grade year with my great dear friends and teachers.
