Semester 1 Portfolio

This 1 semester I learned a lot of new ways to express my ideas and personalities through writing. If you click on this website it will show you the standards we followed and the standards that we all base out writing off of. I felt that this quarter went very well. I opened up to new ways of putting my own touch into my writing and also showing my evidence in my writing.


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KC3 Final Draft

As many people know Hawaii is apart of the United States because of signatures and overthrows that happened long ago. But physically, Hawaii is surrounded by ocean. Hawaii would need to import what is needed and export what it could offer, although it cost way more to import because of the remote location... in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Imported goods is what we buy from other states/countries and exporting is the things we sell to other states/countries. 90% of the goods in Hawaii is imported and only 15% of what is locally grown in hawaii is exported, this could be a potential problem for the state of Hawaii, although some say it is not a problem at all. With more being imported that means more money spent. Hawaii depends on the mainland for most of imported goods but also exports enough to sustain itself.

Importing too much for Hawaii could lead to bad economy. Hawaii imports just about everything they have. For example they spend $98 million to import goods from Canada alone. Most of it is spent on aircraft and fuel oil. Hawaii imports, cars, electronics, food, gas, etc. Say if something were to happen to all the places Hawaii imports from and they can no longer buy from there. Hawaii would have to pay for air fair, shipping, packaging, and for the worth of the thing they are importing. Hawaii would not be sustainable to live by itself. They would live off of some dairy, meats, and produce. With no one to buy from or no one to sell to, Hawaii would not be sustainable without its imports.

15% of Hawaii’s goods is locally grown and exported. In 2010 Hawaii only exported 48,000 cattle head. Which was a decrease ever since the year before. If Hawaii could only sell 48,000 cattle head then how could they export any of the other goods. Although Hawaii exports what most of what is made here. The two most valuable crops that are exported is sugar cane and pineapples. Along with these crops Hawaii offers many fruits and vegetable, which most of is exported. Hawaii does not really provide much for themselves. Although Hawaii only exports 15% of the crops, which results to many crops because the amount of farmers and land they use for produce.

Trade, the importing and exporting, of Hawaii is very important to the amount of money they give and make. In Hawaii there are about 200,000 jobs that help with trade. In the year 2013 Hawaii has exported $697 billion of goods, most that include produce. This $697 billion comes from the 151 other businesses outside the country that buy goods from Hawaii. In the past couple years the number of exports has increased for Hawaii. In the year 2013 there were a total 889 companies that contributed to exporting which is a 15% increase from 2003. Hawaii may have imported a lot but the amount of exports they have make up for it. Without these trades Hawaii wouldn’t have enough money and produce to sustain itself.

Hawaii imports 90% of the goods they have and 15% of what they make is exported. There has been decreases and increases of income in the terms of trade over the years, but most of the time they balance out. Importing for hawaii is more important than exporting. They may importing a lot but due to other things like Tourism, importing is not a huge issue with the amount of money Hawaii has. Hawaii relies on the mainland for most of imported goods and exports just enough to sustain itself. Hawaii may import a lot of its goods but they also export most of the goods they make themselves.

KC3 Essay Draft

As we all know Hawaii is apart of the United States because of signatures and overthrows that happened long ago. But physically, Hawaii is surrounded by ocean. Hawaii would need to import what is needed and export what it could offer, although it would cost way more to import because of the remote location; in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. 90% of the goods here is imported and only 15% of what is locally grown here is exported, this could be a potential problem for the state of Hawaii, although some say it is not a problem at all. With more being imported that means more money spent. Hawaii depends on the mainland for most of imported goods but also exports enough to sustain itself.

Importing too much for Hawaii could lead to bad economy. Hawaii imports just about everything we need. For example we spend $98 million to import goods from Canada alone. Most of it is spent on aircraft and fuel oil. Hawaii imports, cars, electronics, food, gas, etc. Say if something were to happen to all the places Hawaii imports from and we can no longer buy from there. Hawaii would not be sustainable to live by itself. We would live off of some dairy, meats, and produce. Hawaii would not be sustainable without its imports.

15% of Hawaii’s goods is locally grown and exported. In 2010 Hawaii only exported 48,000 cattle head. Which was a decrease since the year before. If Hawaii could only sell 48,000 cattle head then how could they export any of the other goods. Although Hawaii does export most do what is made here. The two most valuable crops that are exported is sugar cane and pineapples. Along with these crops Hawaii offers many fruits and vegetable, which most of is exported. Hawaii does not really provide much for themselves. Although Hawaii only exports 15% of the crops, they do make a lot of crops.

Trade, the importing and exporting, of Hawaii is very important to the amount of money we give and make. In Hawaii there are about 200,000 jobs that help with trade. In the year 2013 Hawaii has exported $697 billion of goods, most that include produce. This $697 billion comes from the 151 other countries that buy goods from Hawaii. In the past couple years the number of exports has increased for hawaii. In the year 2013 there were a total 889 companies that contributed to exporting which is a 15% increase from 2003. Without these trades Hawaii wouldn’t have enough money to sustain itself.

Hawaii imports 90% of the goods and grows and 15% that we make is exported. There has been decreases and increases of income in the terms of trade. Hawaii depends on the mainland for most of imported goods and exports enough to sustain itself. Hawaii may import a lot of its goods but they also export most of the goods we make.

My Special Place - Querencia Final

If I had to pick one place to be my special it would be my grandparents house, located in Jamestown, Virginia. All the way across the United States. It is a 4,693.18 mile trip from here to Virginia. A total of 3 flights. The first one is 8 hours, the second one is 3 hours, and the last one is 1 hour, and that's just going, imagine coming back. Kind of far, I know, but the 14 hour flight is very worth the wait.

Every year me and my family would go visit my dad's side in Virginia. We have more than 20 relatives up there and that's not even counting the ones down here in Hawaii. When visiting it had felt as if time just stopped and that I was in this other time zone with my family. One where I wouldn't have to worry about my problems or be stressed. One where I get to let all my negativity out the door. As I walking into the door I hear my grandma cooking in the kitchen, my cousins screaming and playing in the living room, and my Aunties and Uncles talking in the dinning room. I can smell the won tons and filipino food.

My favorite time of the year to go is in Winter, when my grandma brings out her Christmas decorations and decorates the living room. It's the time of year my grandma bombards the freshly bought Christmas tree with mini Santas and snowman's. When the soft snow just covers 2 inches of the ground. And when we all sing Christmas songs while making our gingerbread cookies.

There are countless memories that I have there. From when my cousin spilled his funnel cake on me, or my first time tasting Freal's in 2009, or when we surprised my grandparents, every time we go there seems to be something that makes me want to stay there forever. When it's time to leave it feels as if I'm leaving one part of me there, which makes me want to come back every year. And when I do go back, I'm reunited with my other half; my Querencia, where the rest of my family is.

Picture Frame Paragraph

I can feel the cold ocean around me. The blinding sun is about to rise above the horizon--just the time in which my family starts setting up the tables and tents for the family get-together. I head out to the shower to go help unpack; shivering with every step. The salty taste of the ocean water still lingers in my mouth, though, it is soon to be cured by the pupu’s my mother has already prepared. Spicy ahi, edamame, peanuts; they are the beginning of the delicacy to come.

It’s only been a short period of time before I dove back into the now warm water, thanks to the sun. Looking to the shore, I can see that my cousins have arrived; most of which seek to have a great time. The water sloshes around as we unload our water guns onto each other. The smell of barbeque is like a calling us to feast on lunch. Walking back to our picnic area, I am greeted not only by the typical reggae music, but with my aunties and uncles who I haven’t seen since our last get-together. We share stories built up from the time frame that we haven’t seen each each other--the people we’ve met, the achievements we’ve made, and much more. Snap! Another picture for us remember. We begin to depart, but it is always “A hui ho’u!”; until next time.

My Special Place - Querencia Final Draft

It's kind of hard to pick one specific place that is special to me, but if I had to pick one place it would be in Jamestown, Virginia. This is where my grandparents house is located, all the way across the United States. It is a 4,693.18 mile trip from here to Virginia. A total of 3 flights. The first one is 8 hours, the second one is 3 hours, and the last one is 1 hour, and that's just going, imagine coming back. Kind of far, I know, but the 14 hour flight is very worth the wait.

Every year me and my family would go visit my dad's side in Virginia. We have more than 20 relatives up there and that's even counting the ones down here in Hawaii. When visiting it had felt as if time just stopped and that I was in this other time zone with my family. One where I wouldn't have to worry about my problems or be stressed. One where I get to let all my negativity out the door.

The one place place I love being is at my grandparents house. It is a two story house with 4 rooms, 2 bathrooms, one kitchen, one garage and 2 living rooms, it is a very traditional house made a long time ago. I can't help but smile or ponder about the memories I have up there. Whether it be Winter or Summer there was always something to do or somewhere to go. My favorite time of the year to go is in Winter, when my grandma brings out her Christmas decorations and decorates the living room. We would also go to Busch Gardens (an amusement park) and ride roller coasters and walk through their "Winter Wonderland".

There are countless memories that I have there. From when my cousin spilled his funnel cake on me, or my first time tasting Freal's in 2009, or when we surprised my grandparents, every time we go there seems to be something that makes me want to stay there forever. When it's time to leave it feels as if I'm leaving one part of me there and when next year comes around and we go back, I feel whole again. 

My Special Place - Querencia Draft

It's kind of hard to pick one specific place that is special to me, but if i had to pick one place it would be in Jamestown, Virginia. This is where my grandparents house is located, all the way across the United States. It is a 4,693.18 mile trip from here to Virginia.

Every year me and my family would go visit my dad's side in Virginia. We have more than 20 relatives up there and that's even counting the ones down here in Hawaii. When visiting it had felt as if time just stopped and that I was in this other time zone with my family, one where I wouldn't have to worry about my problems or be stressed. 

The one place place I love being is at my grandparents house. It is a two story house with 4 rooms, 2 bathrooms, one kitchen, one garage and 2 living rooms, it is a very traditional house made a long time ago. I can't help but smile or ponder about the memories I have up there. Whether it be Winter or Summer there was always something to do or somewhere to go. My favorite time of the year to go is in Winter, when my grandma bust out her Christmas decorations and decorates the living room. We would also go to Busch Gardens (an amusement park) and ride roller coasters and walk through their Winter Wonderland. 

There are countless memories that I have there. From when my cousin spilled his funnel cake on me, or my first time tasting Freal's in 2009, or when we surprised my grandparents, every time we go there seems to be something that makes me want to stay there forever. When it's time to leave it feels as if I'm leaving one part of me there.