Santi’s English Blog

Prompt Response - If I had to show love using only three objects, I would choose a music playlist, Legos, and food because each one depicts a different part of me. I would use a playlist to play stuff like songs they like or to match the mood, as well as using music to express feelings I wouldn't say out loud. Legos represent connection cause I would build sets with them or make them mocs. Food shows that I care by sharing a snack or making them something to eat. Summary - Today in class, we wrote a Valentine's poem. Reflection - Today, we thought about the Valentine's poem.

Prompt Response  When I started writing, I was a bit nervous and lost, but having the essay plan helped me lock in and finish it. The experience helped me think out my writing and helped me improve. Summary - Today in class, we wrote a rhetorical analysis essay on an Obama speech. Reflection - Today, we thought about the Obama speech and our writing.

Prompt Response - One step that helped me was the identification section, because it made it easy to know the purpose and helped plan my thoughts. It helped me plan my essay, and I think doing this going forward will help. Summary - Today in class, we continued working on a rhetorical analysis of an Obama speech. Reflection - Today, we thought about and interpreted the Obama speech.

Prompt Response - My idea of a perfect day would start with sleeping in late. Then we would have breakfast, hang out, and do things together. We would probably build some Lego or something. Summary - Today in class, we worked on a rhetorical analysis of an Obama speech. Reflection - Today, we thought about and interpreted the speech.

Prompt Response - The best piece of advice my parents gave me was to think about the long-term consequences of my choices. I asked for this advice when I was stressed about making a quick decision that could have affected my future, and I didn’t know which path to take. They explained that short-term comfort can sometimes lead to long-term regret, while difficult choices often lead to growth. That advice stuck with me because it helped me slow down, think more carefully, and make good decisions. Summary - Today in class, we worked on a poem analysis on Writable. Reflection - Today, we thought about the poem.

Prompt Response - The most challenging part of working in a group is relying on everyone to do their part. During one assignment, some members didn’t complete their parts on time, which caused stress and confusion right before it was due. I was frustrated because I didn’t want to do their part, but I also didn’t want our grade to suffer. From that experience, I learned how important it is to set clear roles early and check in regularly instead of assuming everyone is on the same page. Summary - Today in class, we took notes and did another writable assignment. Reflection - Today, we thought about rhetorical devices in a text.

Prompt Response - The hardest part for me is probably brainstorming because I either don't know what to put or overthink it. I plan to overcome this challenge by working hard and writing notes and all my ideas down. Summary - Today in class, we finished the MLK assignment and took more notes. Reflection - Today, we thought about rhetorical devices.

Prompt Response - A moment that felt like the beginning of a powerful story was when I failed at something I cared about. I had worked hard and expected things to work out, but when I didn’t get the result I wanted, it felt crushing and embarrassing. Instead of giving up, I remembered how much it mattered to me, making me want to try/work harder. The experience forced me to rethink how I handle setbacks and not quit. It felt like a turning point because it changed how I saw challenges, becoming something that pushes me to succeed and improve. Summary - Today in class, we started an MLK assignment and took notes. Reflection - Today, we thought about rhetorical devices.

Prompt Response - If I had to write a poem about my life right now, it would be about being at school and feeling stuck between stress and freedom. The poem would focus on early mornings, long classes, and having to do well even when I’m tired. It would also talk about friendships and other things that would make the school day easier. In general, it would be about trying to know myself while dealing with homework, expectations, and planning for the future. Summary - Today in class, we took notes on rhetorical techniques. Reflection - Today, we thought about rhetorical techniques.

Prompt Response - When I'm in a mood I don't like, I either distance myself or try to replace the thoughts. I might also listen to music, hum, or lie down to improve my mood as well. Summary - Today in class, we had two commonlits to work on. Reflection - Today, we thought about the passages and answered the questions.

Prompt Response - When I'm working on a project, I will usually do it in parts, where I first plan out the basic colors and pieces, then I either look at photos of what I'm making or sketch out some ideas and experiment a bit. A project that I created that I'm proud of is the bite cycle moc I made because I got it to be very accurate to the real thing and was able to fit the tire through the head. Summary - Today in class, we worked on our lesson eight vocabulary on Writable. Reflection - Today, we thought about our vocabulary and answered the questions.