Alondra's English Blog

  Prompt Response:  My favorite word right now is realization because it relates to my life right now and how much of a difference it can make.I use this word a lot when I’m thinking about lessons I’ve learned it my life or when things start to make sense and come to me. Summary: Today in class we started working on vocabulary and making it into a story comic strip. Reflection: Today was a quiet and good calm day in class.

  Prompt Response:  In the past teachers were allowed to hit students as punishment and people saw that as a normal thing or even necessary to do. Now we see it wrong because it hurts the kids emotionally and physically and doesn’t teach them anything but to be aggressive back. Summary: Today in class we worked on the rest of the worksheet and a commonlit assignment. Reflection: Society back then was really cruel and sometimes still is to this day.

Prompt Response:  One time when I was at school I saw a classmate being blamed for things he didn’t do.Most people just looked and laughed but to me it didn’t seem funny or fair.This reminds me of Blake’s “The chimney sweeper” from songs of innocence where the child accepts his life is hard because he has hope for later on.Both show how innocent people can be mistreated while other just ignore and look away. Summary: Today in class we read two poem by William Blake and worked on a worksheet with our groups. Reflection: The poem made me realize how important it is to notice the unfairness others go through and to care for others even if you don’t know them.

  Prompt Response:  A time I couldn't stop laughing was when my friend made a joke to her sister because her sister fell. The joke was so funny that I couldn't stop laughing every time I looked at my friend. My friend's sister didn't think it was funny, though. Summary:  Today in class, we kept working on our one-pager. Reflection:  I had fun at my senior sunrise today and enjoyed it with a lot of friends.

  Prompt Response:  There was a time I admired my older cousin because they were so confident and smart. But sometimes they could really be strict and expect a lot from me, which was scary and stressful at the same time. At first, I thought people who seemed to be good were always nice and easy to be around, but this taught me that even people whom we look up to can be challenging. I realized goodness doesn't always mean perfect, it can mean being mean and keeping ushing you to be better. Summary: Today in class, we started on our one-pager. Reflection:  I loved learning the meaning of both poems we have read and the creation of Gods' work.

  Prompt Response:  My parents told me that my birth was long and an emotional experience. My mom went into labor early morning, and my dad rushed her to the hospital in the middle of a thunderstorm. After several hours, I was finally born at night. They said the moment they heard me first cry, they felt relief and joy at once. My mom always says it was a blessing to have me and was one of the happiest days of her life. Summary:  Today in class, we read two poems about birth  Reflection:  I learned that two days later, after giving birth, someone comes in so they can get the name of the baby and have it in the record, and make a certificate.

  Prompt Response:  Over the fall break, I went out with a friend to eat, went to the mall to buy a dress, and also took my senior photos. Summary: Today in class, we read a poem called ¨A Poison Tree¨ and answered the questions on the back. Reflection:  I learned that communication of emotions is key.

  Prompt Response:   A dream that felt real was when I was walking on a beach with the most beautiful sunset ever.I heard the waves like it was real, and the feeling of walking on the sand. Someone I used to be friends with was also in the dream . When I woke up, it felt so real. Summary: Today in class, we finished the rest of the book fences and kept working on the poster. Reflection:  Today, I learned to be more comfortable talking to my classmates.

  Prompt Response:  A time someone's words have had a lasting impact on me was when my sergeant told me I'm a great leader. At first it didn't stick with me cause I didn't believe in it, but as more people told me I'm a great leader, it stuck with me forever. Summary: Today in class, everyone presented their poster. Reflection:  Today I learned more about every character in the book Fences.

  Prompt Response:  Even when I have a lot going on, I try to make time for the things I enjoy, no matter what. I listen to my favorite music while getting ready because it makes me relax and start the day off with a good mood. I also take short breaths when I feel like things are stressing me out, so I can feel calm and enjoy the space around me. Another thing I do is talk to a friend on the phone or even text them. Summary: Today, we took a test on the book fences  Reflection:  I really enjoyed reading the book and working with others.

  Prompt Response:  A moment when I had to step out of my comfort zone was when I was a freshman year I had a drama class and actually had to talk to people I didn't know at all, and had to act stuff out. Summary:  Today in class, we kept working on our poster. Reflection:  Today I learned to work with others.

  Prompt Response:   I’ve always been curious about space. It’s so huge and full of mysteries we don’t understand or know much about. I wonder if there’s life on other planets other than Mars or if we’ll ever travel that far in the future. It’s crazy to think there so much more beyond then what we’ve seen. Summary: Today in class we kept working on the poster. Reflection:   it was fun getting to work with other classmates.

  Prompt Response:  If my friend told me they were secretly seeing someone else other than their partner, I would tell them to confess it. In Fences, Troy's affair caused Rose to have so much pain because he hid the truth for a while. Staying quiet would make me feel and look guilty, and having to tell their partner might ruin my friendship with my friend. By making sure my friend is honest, I'd be honest and loyal to both of them. Summary: Today, in class, we continued reading the book Fences and started working on the STEAL worksheet and the poster. Reflection: I've  learned you have to live your life and not waste it on one person.

Prompt Response:  A conversation that changed me is when my cousin told me I needed to stop doubting myself all the time. I always told him I couldn't do things, like have good grades or pass my test, but he told me that I can be better, I just need to want it. After that, I started believing in myself more and knew I had one person who believed in me, so I started doing better in everything I do. Summary: Today, in class, we kept reading the book Fences and started on our steal worksheet. Reflection:  I learned to put myself first before others.