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These were thoughts shared by the 5th graders Charlotte, Owen, and Raphael in Mr. Myers’ class, who decided to answer these questions in their write-ups for their writing unit on feature articles.
Charlotte’s writeup today came to her after she looked at her desk and decided to write about the most straightforward thing she could think about: a pile of sticky notes. Although she scrapped her original idea of writing about African clay pots, she hopes she can one day write about it, whether as an assignment or not. While developing her piece, the budding author quickly realized how critical visual elements are to an article, as well as having a subtitle that can match the energy of a catchy title. It’s easy to see this in her work, with its bright images, vibrant colors, and small yet significant detail in her title.
When asked if she wants to become an author, she responds with a small “Maybe,” but quickly follows up with her reasoning. She’s creative, imaginative, and loves fiction–qualities she believes will help her if she decides to write a book someday.
Owen, Grade 5 Student
This isn’t his first time writing about battleships. In first grade, he wrote a book about torpedoes and hopes to write realistic fiction featuring watercraft in the future, either for an assignment or as an author. When reflecting on how writing assignments have changed since he penned his story in first grade, he believes that over time more structure has been gradually added to these assignments, and you get to learn a little bit more about the rules and twists in writing. This time, Owen learned that feature articles shouldn’t be severe: “People usually read [feature articles] for entertainment, so it should have enough humor to keep them interested.”
Raphael discovered the joys of research through this unit due to the extensive fact-finding he had to do for his writeup on Monopoly. The ominously titled ‘The Dark Journey’ is a writeup filled with facts you probably didn’t know about your favorite board game to flip over at a family dinner, fitted into small boxes. Raphael got his inspiration for fitting his research into small ‘bite-sized’ packets from his friend Adam’s project, which has a similar style. As for the title, he said it came to him in two parts: ‘Dark’ because of the facts he discovered that he realized would be unknown information to many, and “Journey” because ultimately, the game Monopoly, is one long journey. From the process: he learned that he really enjoyed two things when it came to writing feature articles: designing the layout for your writeup, and researching the content. With these newfound skills, the game enthusiast wants to write more about his favorite hobbies, but not another board game: “I’d love to write about video games, like the ones I play on my console!”
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How Students Change HKIS: A For Girls Story
An interview with the For Girls Leaders and members, who talk about how period products reached HKIS bathrooms.
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Interviewing Ziyad Broker: Migrant workers and positive psychology
Ziyad Broker '23 talks about his GOA capstone project which was in the top 3% of the nominations for the GOA Catalyst Exhibition showcase. He discusses the lives of migrant workers and how positive psychology has shaped his worldview.
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Women in Data Conference
Discover how HKIS’s curriculum in STEM supported a student to present at a conference hosted by the University of Pennsylvania.
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Let It Snow
For the first time in three years of virtual and hybrid events, the whole school gathered in the High School to celebrate the start of the Christmas season in community. And for the first time, we let it snow in the High School Plaza!
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HKIS Band Program Amplifies Collaboration
A mainstay of the HKIS curriculum, the HKIS band program gives students the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a collaborative musical experience.
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The Past in the Present
HKIS Students “speak” to Holocaust survivors through Dimensions in Testimony, a virtual reality program brought to HKIS by the Hong Kong Holocaust and Tolerance Center.
