Rosario's English Blog

 Writing prompt: 3 objects I use to show my love are long text messages, stuff animals/character, and Flowers. Sending long text messages explaining how much I appreciate a person and expressing myself is a nice way to show my love for someone. I know saying things like this in person is much better however, its more comfortable for me. I also think people need messages like this one in a while, they might be needing it. Another item is stuff animals. The way I do this is I get them a stuff animal/character that reminds me of them. Not only to compare but to let them know I acknowledge little details of them. And finally, the last item is flowers. I think the flowers are very nice. They show beauty and growth which is a message I always want people to know.  Summary: Today in class we wrote a poem to someone we love.  Reflection: Today I learned about love. 

 Writing prompt: My experiences rea ding  The Color Purple ( a fictional novel),  Fences  (a play/drama), and  Wild  (a nonfiction memoir), the text I enjoy more was The Color Purple. The reason why is because it was more personal, I was able to feel the writers emotions why the fonts of the text and their language. Although it was a very meaningful, harsh, blunt book, that is was what got my attention. The challenging book to read and comprehend was Wild. The reason why is because you have to make various connections to the writers and yourself. It is definitely more of putting yourself in her shoes. Which can be hard because she struggled a lot of mental/emotional experiences. Having to be able to understand her to understand all the moments of the PCT. All three books were amazing however I still have to choose The Color Purples as my top choice. I was fascinated by how much my level of comfortability rose. It was a very mature audience book however I'm ...

 Writing prompt: Though out the presentations, I I took notes about the chapter they were teaching. I used those notes for when I would have to present my oral presentation. To be able to summarize what had happened in the previous chapters before mine. I really am a note taker, because it can help me summarize and reflect back on what had happened. I am also able to point out certain moments that they taught that I think would best connect to certain topics of my presentation.  Summary: Today, group 2 presented their oral presentation.  Reflection: Today I learned about chapter 11 of "wild" by  my classmates. 

 Writing prompt: A perfect day when with a significant other, is definitely a walk at a park. The thought of being surround by nature, if the weather is on our side as well, and catching a breeze is perfect. Even better, enjoying that environment with someone you love is really amazing. Then to end the day, a perfect picnic by a river or just a beautiful view. I really enjoy things like these because iv'e done it before with my sisters. They are my family, people I love, and sharing that intimate moment can progress relationships, make them better.  Summary: Today group 1 presented their oral presentation. Reflection: Today I learned about chapter 10 of "Wild" by my classmates. 

 Writing prompt: I always dealt with friendship problems. It got to the point where it was mentally draining and I couldn't handle it on my own anymore. So I spoke with my instructor, Sergeant Cruver, about how I get this weight off my shoulders in a way it wont effect the person. I tend to just deal with bad friends because I don't know how to get ride of them. So he gave me some advice. You know you have a good friend if you pour into their cup and they pour back into you. Sometimes, you put and pout and pout until your empty. When your empty they keep asking for more, but how? It gets tiring to pour sometimes because you have other things you have to worry about. If something like that happens, it is best to let go. If there is no growth, there is no point. It's okay to have a good heart and give people second chances. However, there is a certain point where you just have to let go. Until this day, I carry his advice with me. It hurt to let go a specific friend I had, sh...

 Writing prompt: The most challenging part working in a group is coming to a decision. I don;t think it's only about everyone having different opinions, however there always has to be a person who is guiding the group to decide together. I tend to say my option however stay quite because sometimes I do feel overpowered. A while ago in a different class I was put into a group. We all choose our own roles for fairness and we continues to work. I monitored their progress however it is not completed. I always checked up on them and they told me they got it. However the day we need to present. it was blank so I decided to do it myself. I don't want to blame the person because I believe if one of us fail we ll do, as a team. However, I know deep down I get upset.  Summary: Today in class, we began to work on our interactive oral with our groups.  Reflection: Today I learned what an interactive oral is. 

  writing prompt: The most challenging part of writing an essay is trying not to lose what I am explaining. Depending on what the essay is about, I tend to write and write but get side tracked. Another thing that I struggle with is building  strong claim. I don't start writing my essay until I'm 10 minutes in. I think it may be brainstorming in general that I struggle with. However, what I must do is, it does not matter if it's random, but jotting down, in the moment, what I am thinking about for my essay. Then narrow it down from there.  Summary: Today in class, we took notes  Reflection; Today I learned the steps I need to take in order to write a strong essay. 

 writing prompt: A moment in my life that felt like the beginning of  powerful story is going back to in-person school after COVID. It was 8th grade, it was practically a fresh start to new friends, new teachers, different environments and society. I want to say the 8th grade year was the start of the person I am today, people I talk to today, and my mindset that it is today. Nothing in particular happened, it was just the feelings/emotions that was being carried with me, it was just brand new. Not only was it the tuning point of my life as far as no more sickness, but just being able to restart. I learned how great it is and how okay it is to restart because sometimes that may be what we need.  Summary: Today in class, we finished presenting our projects.  Reflection; Today I learned/reflected on my powerful story and how it shaped me to the person I am today. 

 If I had to write a poem about my life right now, it would be about a storm. An ugly storm that is just passing by a long night. It makes many types of noises that may be super scary. However, in the end, there is a peaceful sound birds make and a shining sun shining through the park. There is always peace after a terrible storm. My life is like a storm. It can be light rain or super dramatically heavy. In the end, however, everything happens for a reason. There is peace, and you grab tightly to that peace. Before the next storm. howver if you're lucky, there won't be any.  Summary: Today in class, we presented our projects on Chapter 6.  Reflection: Today, I learned that I can express my emotions through writing like Cheryl Strayed. 

Writing prompt: I normally get into a mood I don't like because of a person or a situation. Whenever I am in a mood I do not like, I leave where I am and take a walk outside. It helps me clear my mind and calm my thoughts and how I feel. Some moods I get usually are being annoyed, overstimulated, and feeling sadness. I like to surround myself with nature because it really calms me.  Summary: Today in class, we read chapter 8 and analyzed it.  Reflection: Today, I learned that it is okay to feel certain emotions; it is what makes us human. 

 Writing prompt: What i outgrown and still miss is Chucky Cheese. The aesthetic coins and tickets were my favorite part. I go there once in a while for my nieces and nephews. I always give it my all in every game and try to win. It is very different now; they use cards and other things. I do wish one day they could bring back the coins and the ticlets.  Summary: Today in class, we did an assignment on writable,  Summary: Today I learned more about Cheryl's journey and how her identity is slowly changing.