Spelling Bee and Trait
September 18, 2012
Character counts when building self-esteem
Reflection #3
The assignment this week was to watch the movie Akeelah and The Bee and fill out a character trait chart. Akeelah was developing her character as the movie progressed. In order to have a strong self-esteem, you must first have a strong character. Showing positive character traits will boost your own self-esteem.
The first character trait exhibited in this movie was trustworthiness. Her brother shows this trait by saying if Akeelah made it to the National Spelling Bee, he would come and watch her. He kept his word and ended up coming to watch her. He stayed loyal to his family, which can be a key point to trustworthiness. A way I show trustworthiness in my life is by being a honest person. I never try to lie or cheat my way out of things. I don’t lie to my parents or other adults and I make sure to keep a good reputation for my family.
The second trait shown in this movie was respect. One-way Akeelah shows respect is by doing the Bee for her dad. Her dad was a avid speller and always played scrabble with her. She knew he would have wanted her to do it. Another way she shows respect is by trying her hardest to talk in proper English when at her coaches house. She corrects herself right away and makes sure to respect him when she is a guest at his house. A way I show respect in my life would be by using good manners and being considerate of other people’s feelings. I try to make sure everyone is happy and I am not causing anyone any trouble. If I am a guest, I make sure to show proper etiquette and manners at all times. I make sure to show my elders respect as well. The third trait showed was responsibility. Akeelah takes the time everyday to study new words and watch the taped of past spelling bees. She wants to win so she takes on the responsibility to try her hardest to learn words as much as she can. I show responsibility by doing things such as, showing up on time
Character counts when building self-esteem
Reflection #3
The assignment this week was to watch the movie Akeelah and The Bee and fill out a character trait chart. Akeelah was developing her character as the movie progressed. In order to have a strong self-esteem, you must first have a strong character. Showing positive character traits will boost your own self-esteem.
The first character trait exhibited in this movie was trustworthiness. Her brother shows this trait by saying if Akeelah made it to the National Spelling Bee, he would come and watch her. He kept his word and ended up coming to watch her. He stayed loyal to his family, which can be a key point to trustworthiness. A way I show trustworthiness in my life is by being a honest person. I never try to lie or cheat my way out of things. I don’t lie to my parents or other adults and I make sure to keep a good reputation for my family.
The second trait shown in this movie was respect. One-way Akeelah shows respect is by doing the Bee for her dad. Her dad was a avid speller and always played scrabble with her. She knew he would have wanted her to do it. Another way she shows respect is by trying her hardest to talk in proper English when at her coaches house. She corrects herself right away and makes sure to respect him when she is a guest at his house. A way I show respect in my life would be by using good manners and being considerate of other people’s feelings. I try to make sure everyone is happy and I am not causing anyone any trouble. If I am a guest, I make sure to show proper etiquette and manners at all times. I make sure to show my elders respect as well. The third trait showed was responsibility. Akeelah takes the time everyday to study new words and watch the taped of past spelling bees. She wants to win so she takes on the responsibility to try her hardest to learn words as much as she can. I show responsibility by doing things such as, showing up on time