Free Reflection

What Does Your Sleeping Position Say About You?

Our sleeping position actually has a connection with our personality and the way we think, feel and behave. Here are the six common sleep positions that are associated with different personality traits; 

      

Fetal position is one of the most popular among sleepers and it is the most comfortable sleeping style for the majority of people. People who sleep this way are described as having a tough appearance. However they are very shy and sensitive inside. These people are reserved and usually it takes time for them to open up to others but when they do, they are relaxed and comfortable. 

Yearner position is also a very common sleeping style for many people. Studies reveal that people who sleep like this are usually open to people. They are open to new things and innovations as well. However, they can be a little suspicious of people and they are often cynical. Yearners are very slow at making decisions, but once they made their decision they do not change their mind easily.  

Log sleepers are said to be more sociable and even tempered. They love to engage with all kind of people. These individuals are also very trusting that it can sometimes make them gullible. Their tendency to believe anyone including strangers , makes them easy targets for those who want to cheat or deceive them. On the other hand, this sleeping position is beneficial for health. It keeps the spine straight which is great for people who suffer from back pain.

   

Soldier position is not the most popular sleeping style among people. Soldier sleepers are found to be calm and aloof. They like keeping to themselves and they do not make big deals out of things. These sleepers are people who take themlseves very seriously and are very structured. They have high expectations for themselves and others around them. 

     

 Freefall sleepers enjoy resting on their stomach. As the name implies, freefall sleepers are very free personality types. They are very sociable, extroverted and confident people. They add life to the people with their enthusiasm. Although they show such a free spirit, freefall sleepers are secretly nervous at the inside and they are sensitive to the criticism. 

Starfish position is the least preferred sleep style. People who prefer this unconventional style are very loyal friends, and make their family and friends a huge priority in their lives. They are also a great listeners. They listen to the problems of others and like to offer help to them. Starfish sleepers are the people who can keep secrets very well. 

Free Reflection

High School Life vs. College Life

In spite of their some distinct features, both high school and college are the places where we can improve ourselves in terms of education and social life. However, high school and college have different learning environments. High school is a learning environment which students acquire basic skills and take educational steps with a help of teachers. Students in high school need to be told what to do in order to find ways to solve problems and to do well in their tasks. Inappropriate behaviors of them are usually being corrected by the teachers or parents. College, on the contrary, is a learning environment where each student is educating himself in one specific area. Compared to high school students, college students are required to think through critically and apply what they have learned without any external help. Another significant difference is the ability to manage things. In high school, students are in restriction. They generally need to consult with their families or teachers before making any decision. The instructors are there for students to structure their time, whereas the college students have to manage their own time. In comparison to high school, college life expects students to take responsibility of the things they do and to make their own choices. Unlike high school teachers, the professors in college do not care the consequences of students’ decisions. All in all, high school is a station where people prepare themselves to life, while college is a place where people build their life.

                   

Video Task

FROZEN - SENTENCE VARIETY PRACTICE (Addition, Concession, Opposition, Cause/Effect)

1.) ADDITION: We can show addition using several different connecting words. The common connecting words used to show addition are: and, not only…but also, as well as, in addition, additionally, moreover, also, furthermore, in addition to.

2.) CONCESSION: A concessive clause is a clause which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. The words used to show concession are: although, even though, despite, in spite of, nevertheless, however, but.

3.) OPPOSITION: The following connectors help to express opposition or difference between two things or ideas: whereas, while, in contrast, but, yet, on the other hand, unlike.

4.) CAUSE/EFFECT:  When we talk about an effect resulting from a certain cause, we use expressions such as: because, since, as a result, because of, due to, therefore, consequently.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the connecting words which express addition, concession, opposition or cause/effect. 

  1.) Queen Elsa escapes from her town _____ causing an endless winter upon her home       town. (Cause/Effect) 

  2.)  _____ Olaf is a snowman, he can move and speak as a human. (Concession)

  3.) Kristoff is a kind person who helps Anna find her sister Elsa, _____ Hans is a wicked       man who deceives Anna. (Opposition)

  4.) Anna helps Elsa to get over her fears. _____, she sacrifices herself to save Elsa's life.   

  (Addition)

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences with using the connectors given in the brackets.

  1.) Frozen is a funny and entertaining movie. It has a touching story. (not only.. but also..)

  2.) Anna and Elsa were best friends when they were a child. Elsa does not go out from her   room and   talk to Anna. (even though)

  3.) Elsa needs love and friendliness from the people. She is afraid to get into touch with   

  people. (however)

  4.) Kristoff returns back to save Anna from being completely frozen. He knows that only an   action of true love can save Anna. (since)

                                     

REFLECTION TASK 2A: The effects of social media

I personally think that the social media is not an improvement to modern society. On the contrary, they are a challenge to it.. In spite of its positive sides, the social media influences modern society mostly in a hazardous way. One of the negative effects of social network is being addicted to it. We tend to check our phones and other social tools frequently  in order to talk to our friends online, to spend time in our social accounts and to post videos or photos. Even though these activities seem fun, they distract us from our responsibilities, so we cannot focus on our daily tasks. We may lose touch with the actual world around us. Too much addiction to social media can lead to depression and anxiety along with some physical problems. Wasting plenty of time can reduce school or work performance. Constantly checking other people’s accounts and seeing how satisfied they are with their lives can make us feel miserable about our own lives. Thus the mental breakdowns occur.  Another negative impact that social media creates is the cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is a huge problem around the world. It is when somebody decides to use a social network to make fun of another person, to mistreat or harass them. Some people suffer from receiving mean comments or threatening messages; some suffer from spreading rumors online. It is hurtful and hard to overcome. As a consequence, the victims lose their self esteem. They begin to avoid friends and activities. Moreover, their tendency to become suicidal increases significantly. In conclusion, the social media affects people in a seriously harmful way, bearing in mind the causes of addiction and cyber bullying. Social tools are great things, however, it would be even better if we used them correctly and less frequently.

REFLECTİON TASK 2B: Armageddon

I'd like to talk about Armageddon, which is one of my favorite movies of all times.

This is an American disaster film released in 1998. The main characters are the famous actors of Hollywood; Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck. Even though this movie had  reviews from critics, I really liked its story line. 

Armageddon tells the story of a possible event which can happen in the future, which is the approach of a large asteroid to Earth and that could end all living organisms in the planet, including human beings. In the movie, NASA discovers a large asteroid that is approaching to the world. The asteroid is so damaging that it could end all the living organisms in the world, including humans. Therefore Nasa sends a group of people to the asteroid. That group of people had to destroy the asteroid by putting a nuclear bomb in it. This was their mission to save humanity, and after all the struggles they had and sacrifices they make; they ended up with success.

 I like this movie very much because it has a combination of reality, humor, romance, and suspense. Every time when I watch it, I feel that the world is so wonderful that we should all enjoy it as much as we can, or as long as we are allowed to. 

All in all, although this is an old movie, it was a great success in the film industry and I would recommend it to all of my friends.

FREE REFLECTİON: My favorite book

One of my favorite book is "How to steal a dog".  It is an exciting story about a girl, Georgina, whose her mother and little brother, are forced out from their house.  They start to live in their car and Georgina is so embarrassed about the situation. Georgina wants to help her mother and brother get enough money so they can stop living in a car and get a real home. 

She makes a great plan and follows it step by step but then she realizes that things don’t work the way she planed. There were also many twists and turns. This book is full of realty, and action from the daring character, Georgina. 

After reading this story, it made me realize the painful truth, the reality of this world and how lucky kids who do have a family and have a house,  even if it is small or old.
I am sure that many families could relate to that. 

I enjoyed this story. It was full of action and thrilling events. Because of this, i finished this book in a few days.

Person of the year

If i was a jury member, i would choose my english teacher in high school as the person of the year. She has an important place in my life and I consider myself very lucky to have her as my teacher.  Throughout my high school years, she never stopped encouraging me with my lessons and my english skills. Whenever I felt down, she was the one who cheered me up. She is one of the biggest reason I am in a great university and a department i always wished to study. In my educational life, she took me higher and higher. She never gives up with her students and gives her soul to her job. She is not only a good role model as a teacher but also a brilliant role model as a personality she has. Unlike other teachers, she has a unique way of teaching which makes her lessons more interesting and captivating. I would like to be as impressing and effective teacher as her. I learned lots of significant things from her in terms of both in English language and admirable character. 

She made me realize that teachers' main goal is not just to teach well. They should inspire students in many aspects and leave a considerable impact in their lives.