What has the skill looked like in your 8th grade year?
The skill 'communicate' has looked like many things in my eighth grade year. To me communicating is when you talk to teachers about improving your comprehension of subjects. To me, communicating is when you laugh with friends, and stick up with them when needed. To me, communicating is finding that voice inside of you that makes you... You. Throughout 8th grade I have had a glimpse of what it means to be, and see, all of these things. This year I have gotten the chance to find real friends, and to find the real me. Of course 8th grade has looked like many things throughout the months, but these are the few things that can be highlighted for me.
What aspects of the skill have you improved this year?
Whether it was to teachers, or even friends I have improved on communicating in many ways. When learning, communicating to the teacher is vital to my comprehension of the subject. It used to be that if we were learning something new in class that I didn't understand, I would feel embarrassed to ask a question. In sixth and seventh grade this was one of my main issues when learning at school. This made it to where I would never fully comprehend what the teacher was giving a lesson about. The past two years I have learned from my past mistakes and continue to improve to communicate with teachers. By doing this, I am performing better on tests, quizzes and homework. My fear to communicate with teachers was not the only thing I was afraid of. In the past it used to be difficult for me to stick up for my friends, and even myself. Throughout this year I have learned that there will always be people that will try to bring you down. I have learned that by letting them get to you they may think that they have succeeded in trying to destroy your self confidence. Although it took a while for me to have full self confidence, I have improved in more ways than one. Now if anybody threatens to hurt my friends I am ready to stick up for them. My friends have a special place in my heart and so when my friend is hurt emotionally, I am emotionally wounded as well. By doing this I have gained wonderful best friends who I know I will always trust. I have learned many lessons this year that have to deal with communicating and am continuing to take great strides to improving.
What aspects of the skill do you need/want to improve some more?
Although there are many things that I have improved on this year, there is still much more improvement to be made. My emotions almost always interfere with how my attitude is for the next hour, day, and even week. Sometimes it gets so severe that if I am angry I get myself worked up even more. When I get to that point I can't focus on doing any work. The only thing that runs through my mind at that time is what made me so emotional. I have come up with some solutions though... If I am angry or sad I think about what makes me the most happy.
- How do you see the skill affecting your future?
The way you communicate with people leaves a lasting impression. Whether applying for a job or meeting a stranger for the first time, the way you interact with people is very important. In the future I see this skill playing a big role in my day to day life. I see myself asking questions in college and seeking help with the teacher. I see myself communicating well with adults and leaving an impression. I think the way you communicate with people can decide how nice someone is in return.
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