Angus’s English Blog

  Prompt Response:  One conversation that changed me was a conversation I had with my mom. She told me that my Grandpa had passed away. It was a reality check for me. He passed away in 2018 on July 4. That whole day I was having fun and spending time with my family. When I got home my mom was crying and she told me the news.  Summary: My mom told me that my Grandpa had died and I got a reality check. Reflection:  I'm thankful for my mom telling me this and not hiding it from me.

  Prompt Response:  When I was a child I believed there was a tooth fairy. Every time I lost a tooth from my mouth, my parents told me to put it in an envelope under my pillow. The smaller tooth that I lost the less money I got. But the larger the tooth the more money I got. When I became about 10 years old, I realized that I was misled and falsely informed. Summary: During my childhood I thought that during the nighttime if there was a tooth under your pillow, the tooth fairy would take it and replace it with money.  Reflection:  I should do my own research next time and understand what is true and untrue.

  Prompt Response:  One fear that I overcame was swimming far out in the ocean. I was scared I would float away and never be found again. In 2021, I went to the Caribbean to go look at wildlife in the ocean. I saw things such as fish, coral, and other sea creatures. It took me a few minutes to finally jump in, but with the encouragement of my family and the instructors I gave in. I figured out it was fun to be in the water and see all the cool sights. Summary: I went to an island in the Caribbean to go look at wildlife. During this trip I overcame my fear of swimming in the middle of the ocean. Reflection:  I'm glad that I overcame my fear because now I'm not as afraid to swim in the water.

 Prompt Response: As I've grown up, I have had to debate who I think is the greatest basketball player ever. In my opinion, LeBron is the best player to ever play basketball. He has the most points ever as well as 4 NBA championships. Overall LeBron is the greatest player ever. Summary: I think LeBron is the greatest basketball player ever. Reflection: I hope others agree with me because no one else is greater at basketball than him.

  Prompt : One truth I was afraid to accept was that I wasn't good at soccer. This made me really sad because I couldn't play the game that I loved. Although I couldn't play the game I love, I found a new passion, basketball. Summary : I wasn't good at soccer. I began playing basketball after I stopped playing soccer. Reflection : I learned that sometimes you aren't good at everything.

  Prompt Response:  One time when I was judged unfairly was when I was in 9th grade and we were in gym class. The team captains were choosing teams and I wasn't picked. Because they assumed I was bad, I felt unfairly judged. But the next game, I was picked up and I showed them how good I was. It was a good lesson for the people that they shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Summary: I wasn't picked up in a game of basketball. I felt unfairly judged. Reflection: You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

  Prompt Response:  I would want to know how the food culture was developed. Also how the agriculture affected the food that the Hispanic people are. I know that many Hispanic dishes are influenced by corn. Summary: I would like to know how the food culture was developed. Reflection:  If I could spend more time on the topic I would want to learn about the music.

  Prompt Response:  One poem poster that caught my attention was Aaron's poem poster about fear. He connected fear with prison, saying that fear with confine you and "keep you in prison." I enjoyed his presentation because he was engaging and there were also some humorous parts in it. Summary:  I enjoyed Aaron's poem poster. Reflection: I learned a new way to describe fear.

  Prompt Response:  There was a time in middle school when a new kid came to school. He joined my friend group but he didn't quite seem to fit in. He seemed like he was in an entirely new world. Some of the conversations were awkward and he always wanted to be accepted. He eventually ended up changing schools. I hope he is doing well. Summary: There was a boy that came to my middle school and he didn't fit in. Reflection: Maybe I should have tried to help him become a friend in our friend group.

  Prompt Response:  Ambiguous, Altruistic, and Affluence are words that I think that I will use the most in my writing. I will use these words because they can be related to American Literature in some fashion. Whether it is talking about different writers or different topics these words can be connected to them. Summary: I think I will use the words Ambiguous, Altruistic, and Affluence later in the semester. Reflection:  I want to expand my vocabulary and become more knowledgeable on it.

  Prompt Response:  The thing that I love most about being part of the Lakeside community is being around all the great people that go to this school. I show off my school spirit by wearing the homecoming week outfits. My favorite homecoming tradition is the pep rally. The pep rally shortens the classes during the day and it is fun with everyone in the gym. Summary: I like going to the pep rally and being a student at Lakeside. Reflection: This school is really fun and enjoyable.

  Prompt Response:  I prefer to do hands-on activities because they allow me to understand the topic better. The other methods aren't bad for me, I learn well with all of them, but this method produces the best results for me. Summary:  I think doing hands-on activities is the most beneficial for me to learn. Reflection:  I want to learn how to improve my learning capabilities.

  Prompt Response:   I enjoy the thought process that comes with making a poem. I like coming up with something cool and meaningful. The poem that we are currently making is allowing me to use my mind to create a good poem. Summary:  I enjoy the thought process in poem making. Reflection:  I want to become a better writer and poem maker.

  Prompt Response:  In 2021 I traveled to one of the U.S. Virgin Islands called St. Croix. My family thought it would be a fun trip and a great way to be on the ocean. While we were there, we went on a coral reef tour where we went in the water and looked at all the ocean wildlife in the reef. The guide told us before we got in the water that it would be safe. Once I got in I looked around and was shocked to find a barracuda swimming about 30 feet away from my dad and I. Although I was terrified, I continued swimming because I didn't wan't to miss the amazing sight. Summary: I went to St. Croix and got scared by a barracuda swimming in the reef. Reflection: I'm thankful that the fish didn't hurt me and I got away unscathed.

  Prompt Response:  One song that I would use to describe my life is "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. This is a great song to describe my life because everything is positive and I'm really enjoying my life right now. I see my friends and family everyday and I get to play my favorite sport. Life is good, you know what I mean. Summary: I'm having lots of fun living right now. Reflection:  I'm glad I have lots of great people in my life as well as things to do.

  Prompt Response:  If I were to compose a poem about one aspect of my life, it would be about my work ethic. I work very hard in everything that I do. Whether it is school or basketball, I always try my hardest and want to succeed. I put in the hours to become one percent better everyday of my life. Summary: I work very hard in all things. Reflection:  I enjoy becoming a better and stronger person. I hope to reach my goals.

 Prompt Response: This class has been fun and informative. I've enjoyed learning about Native American Literature as well as Emily Dickinson poems. They have given me a new understanding of literature and how it is written. Summary: This class has helped me understand American Literature better. Reflection: I want to continue to learn about American Literature.