Low poly

 Last week, we started with a new topic which is low poly. Our art teacher introduced it to us, and it is a piece of artwork that only uses the shape of a triangle. Simple geometric shapes are combined to create angular, often minimalist compositions. The term "low poly" comes from the term "polygon," which is a two-dimensional shape composed of straight lines and angles. Low polygon art, also known as low polygon art, is a minimalistic art style used in video game design, animation, and illustration that favors simple colors and geometry over details and life-like realism.

I planned on doing a panda since the colors are very easy to find and match with it. I was very satisfied with the outcome, even though some part is a bit messed up especially the part of the body. In the end, it's still similar to its reference. 

Reference:

ESOL - WONDER

Magandang umaga everyone. For the past weeks, we have been focusing on the book wonder. We've started to read this book in term 3, but because of the sudden lockdown, we didn't have the chance to complete it. Luckily, we still have another chance to complete the whole thing and we even get to finish the movie. Our main task for it was to find out what are the differences between the movie and the book, and our reason. I thought that reading this book would be a bit boring, but I was wrong because I quite enjoyed both the movie and even the book. 

Differences of the book and its ending :

Book 

They describe a new dog named Bear in the book. The principal was aware of Auggie's involvement in the fight following the fight, but this did not occur in the book. Julian was expelled for two weeks in the book. In the film, he was only expelled for one week. In addition, the first teacher in the book was a woman, whereas Mr. Brown was the first teacher in the film.

Movie 

The producers of the film do not show you the new puppy named Bear. Auggie sits in the back in the movie, but in the book, he sits in the front. Furthermore, in the film, Summer wishes to shake Auggie's hand. However, in the book, this does not occur. Auggie's hearing aids were lost, according to the book. Also, in the film, Auggie gets into a fight with 7th graders in the woods, which Auggie and his friend win.

Ending

Book - Auggie's mother says in his ear, "Auggie, you truly are a marvel. You are a marvel, "When she does, she's amazed at how well August has adjusted to middle school despite a year of struggle and suffering. He's figured out how to fight his own battles.

Movie - Everyone cheers Auggie as he delivers a voiceover narration (quoting the last precept Mr. Browne gave in class) at the end of the film "Be kind because everyone is going through a difficult time. And all you have to do to find out who people are is to look."

One of the most notable discrepancies in the storyline involves his hearing aids, which are completely absent from the film. His hearing aids fall off and he loses them when the big kids bully them. Getting the hearing aids in the first place was a major deal because he doesn't have them and doesn't want them at the start of the book because he thinks he can hear great and is afraid they will make him look stupid. He fails the hearing component of his annual exam and is fitted for special hearing aids. He first despises them and refuses to wear them, but once they are activated, he discovers how awful his hearing was. Following that, he has no qualms about wearing them in public.

What I enjoyed about the film was that it followed the same plot as the original, although it omitted a few key parts. Maybe it's just me, but I didn't care for the actor's makeup because it made me see Auggie in a whole other light. They missed the HEARING AIDS and the key things in the nature retreat trip, which is one of my three points of distinction! Because we didn't know how he got them, how he felt, or how his mother would react if he lost them, the hearing aids were the thing that made the entire nature retreat exciting and emotional. They didn't notice Amos slamming into Eddie and Auggie's jumper ripping in half. I was disappointed in how they staged that moment. Auggie's sweatshirt had a small rip in it. I expected Daisy's death to make me cry, but it didn't.

Neither the book nor the film became favorites of mine, and I'm not sure I'd watch or read either one again. Reading Normal made me appreciate Wonder's work much more. To teach children to treat everyone with kindness, regardless of their appearance, because everyone is going through difficulties, some of which are more visible than others. That doesn't imply you should be extra nice to individuals with "disabilities," but rather that you should be nice to everyone and attempt to see things from their point of view. This ties in with the final statement, which states that everyone deserves a standing ovation because everyone has faced difficulties in life.

To be honest, I think it's a tie. Neither one, as it was stated, "took my heart." Though, in the end, I think I preferred the book. It provided additional perspectives than the film, which I appreciated. 

Finally, I respect the author's courage in writing about this. After the experience she had with her kid, she assumed responsibility for looking into it and conducting research. It's a major deal if it helps people treat others with kindness, regardless of how they appear or what their background is. I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it, and I believe it would be beneficial to children.

In extra, I've also created a Venn diagram to make this book extra special. Hope you enjoyed it.

                

Color Run

Nov 26 on Friday, an activity that happens once a year. It is the "Kidscan Funrun", and it takes place at the school field. Unfortunately, it is supposed to take place in kyle park but since there is some crazy stuff that is happening next year. This color run includes 4 different year groups and is Yr 7 - 10, and when you do it they are not by year group but instead, they both put yr 7-8 and then, on the other hand, they combined yr 9-10. We do this to fundraise for the KidsCan, they are a group that provides food, clothing, and health items to every child in New Zealand. Their vision is to ensure every childless fortunate has the same opportunity as the others to take advantage of their education. They want the children to the best start in early childhood education.  

KidsCan is New Zealand's leading charity dedicated to assisting impoverished Kiwi children. By participating in Kilometres for KidsCan, your school will provide practical assistance to thousands of children, giving them the opportunity for a better future. 

-Children who are hungry will benefit from nutritious food that will help them concentrate and learn. 

-Waterproof jackets to keep kids warm and dry on their way to and from school. 

-Sturdy shoes and socks that will allow children to safely walk to and participate in school. 

-Basic hygiene and health supplies to keep the school community healthy

My friends and I, planned on wearing a white shirt and participating then especially enjoy that day. Since they will be yr 11 next year, so they wanted to experience it for the last time. I was happy that I have the chance to run with them, and do the obstacles. This is how it works, everyone has to run for 2 laps and on the first lap we just have to run normally, then secondly on the last lap dyed color will be thrown at us, and do each of the obstacles. In the obstacle, there is a bouncy castle, hurdles, tires, a water slide, and lastly a cargo net. On the first lap, we actually planned to just jog all the way and then walk for 2-3 minutes. It was quite tiring since it's been a long time since I run, and my body doesn't really favor it but the good thing is not even a single muscle hurt. The last lap was my most favorite part since dyed colors will be thrown at every single one of us and even water. My least liked, was getting wet with cold water and then crawling underneath the net also probably when the color went through our ear and the hair. It takes days to take them out, which is really frustrating but it was still worth it. 

In addition, when the other group isn't running then they have a different activity so they would not be that bored while waiting for their turn. They can play tug of war, and then also it would ad points on each of the kahui.

 

After our turn, our shirt is filled with these beautiful colors. Then my friends and I went to get some water, then after drinking, we had a water fight which is probably the highlight of my day. I can see that they are having fun, and enjoying every single thing that happens around them.