Advice to Teens of 10 Things to keep in mind while working on an IT Tech Team in a Law Firm

1) Be able- There is a lot of curve balls and new assignments that can be thrown at you at any time. You have to be able to take it and run with it.

2) Be professional- Dress professionally, not casually. Make sure you look presentable from head to toe. It does matter.

3) Hold your tongue- Teenagers have a tendency to “express their feelings” in an unlikely manner sometimes to adults. We think we know it all, but we don’t. Especially working in a corporate business with people that have degrees in what they do, just let them do them and watch what you say.

4) Communicate with your colleagues- There’s a problem with just staying to yourself at the job. You want to be comfortable and not an outcast, so communicate with people around the office. Some are actually cool.

5) Ask for more- When you’re done with your assigned tasks, always ask for more work, this shows initiative and your boss would love it. Plus that’s how you move up in more positions.

6) Be prepared to be bored- When nothing is going wrong with the technology, you have no work. So make sure you have back up plans to fill in your time.

7) Grow- Make sure that you have gained more knowledge about what you do when you leave your job than when you first started. You will definitely use it in the future.

8) Manage your money wisely- The guaranteed money every two weeks is awesome. Just make sure you put aside money for savings and priorities first before the blow the rest of it.

9) Contribute something different to your team- They appreciate someone that will show them a thing or two. They want to be still young and you’re the perfect candidate to keep them up to date on what’s going on with us young adults, it can help them with their kids. They love that!

10) Appreciate the opportunity- Not a lot of people are granted the opportunity as being 18 and working in a fortune 500 corporation. Be appreciative that you are, and take full advantage of it!

Final Exan Questions (already on Google Doc)

1) In Miguel Street, did Popo ever finish the thing without a name? A) Yes B) No (Da’Manise Smith)

2) What is the definiton of Opulent? A) A definite liking B) To adhere closely C) Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others D) Having or exhibiting great wealth (Da’Manise Smith)

3) What is the most important thing about writing? A) A point B) Stating your position C) Summarize your ideas D) Have a thesis (Da’Manise Smith)

4) What is the definition of nebbish? A) A pitifully timid or ineffectual person B) Having the same age C) To pierce or tear D) Excessive or slavish admiration or flattery (Da’Manise Smith)

5) In Fences, who wanted the fence? A) Rose B) Troy C) Bono D) Cory (Da’Manise Smith)

Steve Jobs- How to live before you die TedTalk Feedback

The message he sent out was very powerful. He used his own life experiences to show that whether thrown a gift or a curve ball that you miss, all of that is connected somehow to better yourself. You have to do something that you love because you only are going to be happy when you do. I was engaged the whole speech because I am graduating from High School soon so in my next journey, which is college, his advice helped. I will remember to "Stay hungry, Stay foolish" because it obviously worked very well for him.

How I held my breath for 17 minutes Ted Talk Feedback

I have seen the speaker before performing magic tricks so it was nice to see him speak about his experiments. I was so amazed at so many of the things he has accomplished because most of them, if not all you could easily die from! He had a goal and he did whatever was possible to accomplish it. I definitely know not to try these things at home but his passion for what he does is unbelievable. It was absolutely intriguing.

Why we do what we do Ted Talk Feedback

The man gave 6 very smart ideas on what everyone needs to drive them to be complete and happy. Everybody just has a certain one that is a priority and that what makes us do what we do. People should figure out what that drive is and run with it. Our essential place on this earth is to give rather than to receive. The speaker was very charismatic and enjoyable to listen to. I enjoyed the message I got from it.

"Fences" Questions

1) How old is Troy? a) 32 b) 42 c) 45 d) 53

2) How many children do Rose have? a) 3 b) 2 c) 0 d) 1

3) How did Rose and Troy get their house? a) working at the factory b) collecting garbage c) Troy’s brother injury d) Rose’s mother

4) What does Troy do every Friday night? a) drink with Bono b) go out on a date c) take a walk d) work on the fence

5) Why does Cory lie to Troy? a) he doesn’t trust him b) he wants to play football c) Troy never listens d) Rose told him to

6) Who wanted the fence? a) Rose b) Troy c) Bono d) Cory

7) What’s Troy’s secret? a) He has no money b) He’s cheating on Rose c) He is going to move away d) He doesn’t believe Cory is his son

8) What does Cory do after he is kicked out the house? a) Go lives with his girlfriend b) plays football professionally c) joins the Air Force d) joins the marines

9) What age is Raynell when Troy dies? a) 2 b) 5 c) 7 d) 9

10) What does Gabriel do at the end of the play? a) cries b) sings the “Old Blue” song c) blows his horn and dances d) he is at the mental hospital

My 5 Lives as an artist TedTalk Feedback

Once again the speaker was amazing. I was interested in everything he said just because he had a very warm and open type of personality. He let the audience into his world and didn't hide anything. His story is full of drama and successes, and that was very interesting. I would love to see him speak in person.

Feedback on Shake up Your Story TedTalk

I really enjoyed the speaker. His message about being different and real to what really is going on in society was very true. He made it engaging and fun to his audience. I think it's a great idea.

The Joy Luck Club Questions

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The Joy Luck Questions

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Mini Robot Ted Talk Feedback

The word that kept coming to my head while watching the Ted Talk was "cute". I would personally love the mini robot just because it's adorable, smart, and a unique way to connect with others using it. I think that's a fabulous idea. I'm not sure on the success of it just yet, but I would like to see further advances to the concept.

A Skateboard, with a boost Feedback

The Ted Talk was really engaging and had a fun vibe to it. The man was inviting and the presentation was well put together. I think the product is a good idea, but I don't know if it will be very successful.

Teen Talk Feedback

I thought the Teen Talk with the teenage girl that is a designer and blogger was nice. I believed she had some good points on certain things people expect from teenage girls, and what they expect from themselves. Her delivery was unique and different. You can tell she was passionate about what she was talking about.

Da'Manise Ted Talk on Performing In Front of Huge Crowds

Introduction: Hi my name is Da’Manise Smith and I am a part of Mr. Jay Rehak’s 5th period Interdisciplinary Writing Class. When presented the task of coming up with an idea on what I could do a Ted Talk I had no idea on what I could do. I racked my brain with different ideas and things I do well. I know I sing, dance, act, write, am a big sister of six siblings, I love to give advice and help people. So I thought for a while on what I could do and it came to me in an instant on what all those things have made me better at, performing in front of huge crowds. I used to be a shy person with plenty of talent, but my shyness sometimes held me back. When I got involved in some more activities I began to break out of my shell. It built up my confidence and now, even if I still get the common butterflies, I am more confident about performing in front of huge crowds.

I came up with a list of a few pointers or tips if you want to call them on your confidence while on stage, your appearance, and your delivery. All of these can help you out. I also know that each person individually can bring a unique aspect to their performance. It’s your duty to find that within yourself, and that is what sets you aside from the rest. Be yourself.

So here are the tips:

Get in your own zone- By this I mean find that place where nobody can touch you mentally. Speak words of encouragement to yourself so that when you are on stage nothing can distract you from the goal your performance.

Black out the audience- I used to do this when I was younger when I had singing performances, or plays, or dance recitals, or even cheer competitions. Whatever kind of performance it is when you’re in your zone and focused on what you are doing the audience kinds of fades away. Now I’m not saying ignore the audience, that will defeat the purpose of having a great performance, but it’s a little trick to find a spot in the back of the audience, or have a spot you always come back to, to focus on but every once in a while glance around just so the audience feels engaged. Trust me, it works.

Next, always speak clearly- There is nothing worse for a person to go in front of a crowd and then nobody understands what they are saying. Slow down your words, not too slow and enunciate everything. Then people will understand you a lot better.

Speak loud- not too loud, but you want everyone to hear what you have to say.

Have confidence- Nobody will be engaged in your performance or believe it if you don’t believe it yourself. Over time when you have more performances this part will become easier to obtain.

Get your performance across- It doesn’t matter what you are doing, singing, dancing, or doing magic shows. You want to captivate the audience, bring them in to your world. So when they leave, they have something to remember and talk about.

Stand strong- This shows confidence

And lastly- Let your personality shine through. As I said earlier each individual person has a unique aspect that can bring to a performance that sets them aside from everybody else. This is what people really remember and this is what will make you succeed at a great performance in front of any crowd.

So that’s what wraps it up, if you remember these few tips, you’re guaranteed to be a success in performing in front of huge crowds. Thank you.

Potential TedTalk Concept

TedTalk on Performing in front of huge crowds

Main ideas:

·         Get in your own zone

·         Black out the audience (or the lights will do that for you)

·         Speak clearly

·         Speak loud

·         Have confidence (even if you don’t, act like you do)

·         Get your performance across whether it’s singing, dancing, acting, or public speaking

·         Make sure you look around at the audience so you are engaging them (even if you can’t see them directly, by looking around it appears that you are)

·         Stand strong (this shows confidence)

·         Let your personality shine through

Notes: Speak to the class about performing in front of crowds of people. This could be helpful to shy people, ones that don't like public speaking, or just that ones that need a few extra tips to help them with their nervousness. I can relate to this and speak about personal experiences as well.

Mathematics Ted Talk Feedback

I found it mind blowing how the man could figure out those math problems by only using his brain. It captivated the entire audience, including our class. When he explained the way he goes about solving the problems I still was confused, but it was a very interesting and genius Ted Talk.

6th Sense Ted Talk Feedback

I found this Ted Talk extremely interesting and innovative. I believe all age groups would be highly intrigued by the different technology introduced. This new technology has opened doors to a whole new world. I'm excited to see what else is in store for the future.

The Powerful Impact of Music on Teenagers

           “One cannot deny the power of music.” (Laurence O’Donnell, Music and the Brain). For some, music is everything. They listen to it all the time; they turn to music to help them feel better. Music is a very powerful tool in the development and lives of people all over. “Music is thought to link all the emotional, spiritual, and physical elements of the universe”, Laurence O’Donnell stated within his online essay. Music today has changed drastically; it contains more drugs, sex and violence than ever before. More students are not focused on school and focused on whatever is the new fad in the musical lyrics on the radio. Teens are greatly involved with the topics that are popular in the new songs. The impact music has on teenagers in highly powerful, with the recent music; it has made teens more young, wild and free.

            It is like a never ending cycle of the impact of music. Studies have shown that music greatly affects the brain. Whether the affects are positive or negative, music helps develop character within young people. The more they turn to it for an escape, the more it becomes a part of them. “In adolescence music makes a major contribution to the development of self-identity and is seen as a source of support when young people are feeling troubled or lonely.” (Susan Hallam, the Power of Music). The messages given out in these songs are mostly not positive. So if a child is already in a negative mood and then turning to a negative song for comfort, the effects are not good. This is happening more and more in today’s society.

            “Music is one of the biggest impacts on teen.” A former editor of a teen sexual health website stated before. A lot of young people are listening to more rap, hip-hop, rock, and pop. All of these music categories contain at least sex, drugs and violence; if not all three. There are exceptions of those that listen to the country, gospel and classical; but those numbers are very few to the majority. The music that is portrayed in the “hot” music is giving these teens a false sense of true reality and good character. It is like the role model parents would never want their children to look up to. “Boys learn they should be relentless in pursuit of females, and girls learn to view themselves as sex objects,” Steven Martino wrote. Teenagers are having sex at an earlier age nowadays and proud of it. The numbers of teen pregnancies have flown through the roof. The killings and drug use is just an everyday thing now. Who is to blame, the music of today.

            Music is supposed to be delightful and empowering. It is empowering, but not in the positive light. The regulations of what is put out for young adults to hear needs to be stricter. Somebody needs to figure out that the increase of negativity in the younger generation is highly influenced by music. “Unlike visual media, music is a powerful social force that also taps into an individual’s personal identity, memories and mood.” (Tara parker-Pope, Lead author of the Rand Study). There is a lot of danger, confusion, and hurt in the world. Teens are sensitive to all these things that are happening to them. They are in a gentle state in their lives; more are easily influenced by their surroundings. With music being such a big part of today’s culture, the teens are absorbing word from word of the lyrics of songs. This is producing fewer graduates, more convicts, and a worse chance of a better future.

            Today’s society involves a lot of social media and music. The impact music has on the generation now is enormous. The large messages of sex, drugs, and violence in the songs today are not a good thing to follow. But teens are taking it all in and it is producing all this crime and mayhem. There needs to be more positive things going on in the music industry. Since it is proven that music has such a strong effect on the brain and attitude of people, there needs to be better lessons portrayed within the music. That could save lives, reduce drug use, promote safer sex. The next generation is at risk, better music can help them out.

Smith-5th

Works Cited

Hallam, Susan. "The Power of Music: Its Impact on the Intellectual, Social and Personal Development of Children and Young People." The Power of Music: Its Impact on the Intellectual, Social and Personal Development of Children and Young People (n.d.): 1-32. Web. <http://www.laphil.com/sites/default/files/media/pdfs/shared/education/yola/susan-hallam-music-development_research.pdf>.

O'Donnell, Laurence. "Music and the Brain." Music and the Brain. Music Power, 1999. Web. 05 Mar. 2013. <http://www.cerebromente.org.br/n15/mente/musica.html>.

Parker-Pope, Tara. "Under the Influence Of...Music?" Well Under the Influence OfMusic Comments. The New York Times, 5 Feb. 2008. Web. 05 Mar. 2013. <http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/05/under-the-influence-ofmusic/>.

Wallace, Robert. "'Tween 12 and 20 by Dr. Robert Wallace." Music Has Big Impact on Teen Behavior by Dr. Robert Wallace on Creators.com. Creators Syndicate, 2012. Web. 05 Mar. 2013. <http://www.creators.com/advice/tween-12-and-20/music-has-big-impact-on-teen-behavior.html>.

Top/Lowest 3 Innovations

Top 3 Innovations:

1) French Wysips phone. It helps with battery life. You can charge your phone in the sun or under ambient lights indoors. In my opinion this could possibly be the most likely be highly successful.

2) The Chinese Tech Ascend D2 water- resistant smartphone. You don't have to worry about water damage anymore. That messes up a lot of phones so that would very helpful.

3) Fujitsu's flagship smartphone called the Arrows VF-04E. The "biometric security" requires you to use your fingerprint to unlock the phone. This is great for teenagers.

Lowest 3 Innovations:

1) The Nokia 105. There are already government phones that are most likely to cheaper and do the same thing as this phone. In my opinion this would be the least successful because it is not original.

2) The Paddle shopping system. There are already ways to buy online. This will not be that eye catching to consumers.

3) The Sensirion's tiny temperature and humidity sensors. It is not that much needed. Phones already have a pre-programmed weather app on them right now so that isn't that special.

The Best Parts of Being A Teen

People say that the teenage years are the best years of their life. They involve so many new things and experiences that begin to shape them into the person that they are to become. Every teen goes through their own ups and downs; but all could agree that they have the most fun throughout those years. Teenage years are the middle ground where individuals are introduced to real responsibility, but still have the freedom they want and need to enjoy them. Cherish those moments.

            Everyone’s goal in life is to find out what they are meant to be doing. They want to become successful and fulfill their dreams. Starting from birth people are given lessons and tools that will help them in life. Children absorb everything and those times are crucial to the development into a good person as an adult. When they are teens, it is even more crucial. The reason behind that is because when people grow into teens they now have a little sense of themselves. They can think for themselves and make decisions off of what they want. That could be a good or bad thing, depending on how the teen takes this.

            You have teens that are more responsible and those that just want to enjoy their youth. Alysssa Komish, a 17 year old, says, “The best part about being a teenager is being able to be carefree and have fun.” A lot of teens feel this way. They know that adulthood can be scary and they want to enjoy their free time as much as possible before they have to face that great big world. This isn’t a problem at all; the teen just has to know not to abuse that because the choices they make as a teen can affect their adulthood a great deal.

            The more responsible teens have a more sense of what they want to do when they are older. They make a lot of their decisions with their future in mind. The teen wants to do all they can early so it can be easier for them when they are adults. Ga Liu, high school senior, says that “the best part about being a teenager is getting to work hard to establish a good foundation for your future.” A teen is laying those foundation bricks down in order to make that transition from child to grown up more easily. Getting a job, going to college, being a good role model are a few things that will help you be more successful as an adult.

            Having a great balance between being carefree and preparing for the future is a great balance. That will help teens enjoy their youth more. Vivian Wong, a 17 year old student says “The best parts about being a teenager are the new experiences.” Experience new things, make mistakes, learn from them. Those all are aspects of being a teen. Know that cherishing those moments are important. Keep your future in mind but don’t stress it so much. Enjoy the middle ground with youth and young adulthood.

            The best parts of being a teenager is the new things people learn and go through that shape them into the person they will be. As a teenager, people learn so many things from not just people but life itself. There are the times where being a carefree is just amazing. They make great memories. There are other moments, like getting that first job, that are outstanding. It is that first experience where the person gets a taste of adulthood. Keeping that middle ground is the right path to go. Enjoy being a teen; those are your first set of best years. Again, cherish those moments.