Anaya´s English Blog

Prompt Response:  The learning method I enjoy most is hands-on activities. I learn more this way because you have to be very involved, and you must participate. You are forced to really understand what is happening because it is something that you are actively working on. When you are also doing hands-on activity in a group, you especially need to learn the topic because you d on't  want to be the only one not contributing.  Summary: Today in class, we did the observation, experiences, and readings of five claims that we made. Reflection:  This is important because it can be helpful to know what kind of claim you are making. 

Prompt Response:  Something I will never fully understand is space. Space has always fascinated me, so I have done a lot of projects on it. The specific thing I will never get is that space is infinite but also expanding at the same time due to dark matter. I will never understand how it can be both, but at the same time it makes sense.  Galaxies form when dark matter and primordial gas pull together through the force of gravity. This could also cause the expansion.  Summary:  Today in class, we identified the readings, observations, and experiences of different claims. Reflection:  This is important because it is good to know how to make a supportive claim.

Prompt Response:  One thing that makes me different from other people is that I can write using both hands, and I use my left hand for most tasks. In sixth grade, I tore my ligament in my right hand, and I was wearing casts for a little over a year. I had to completely immobilize my right hand, so I taught myself how to use my left hand for everything. Even now, with my hand fully healed, I still use my left hand for lifting heavy things out of habit. I use my knife in my left hand, and my parents tell me that it is the improper way to use it, but it is the only thing that feels comfortable for me.  I do write fully with my right hand because it is easier.   Summary: Today in class, we watched speeches and identified the speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence.  Reflection:  This is important because being able to identify the aspects of a speech is beneficial.

Prompt Response:  Living around Atlanta has influenced how  I see my community because everyone behaves  differently. I see people being respectful and kind, and then I see them  throwing their trash into  bushes and onto  the side of the road. Atlanta is a very expressive community where people can be themselves. There are artistic murals and graffiti around. It makes me feel like I can be true to who I am. Something I would tell someone who is not from Atlanta is to go with the flow and express yourself.  Summary: Today in class, we read Keisha Lance Bottoms' speech, " Go   Home ." We identified the speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence. Reflection:  This is important because it is good to know our city's history and the past events that have happened that shape the city into what it is today.   

Prompt Response:  The most creative thing I have ever made was a set of string bracelets. Online, there is a website called Bracelet Book, and it has thousands of tutorials for different bracelets. During summer break, I decided to follow a tutorial for a really hard bracelet that I didn't think I could do. It took me so long, but I finished it, and I'm very proud of it. It was a very complex design, and I messed up a lot. This stands out because it took hard work and perseverance. It is still my favorite bracelet I've ever made. Summary: Today in class, we read President Trump's speech  regarding immigration and border control and identified the speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence of the text. Reflection:  This is important because it is good to be able to analyze who the speaker is talking to and what the purpose  is .

Prompt Response:  A time I felt totally lost was when I was completely overwhelmed with homework and quizzes in sophomore year. It was February, and I had an AP World unit test while having a ton of homework in all my other classes. I wanted to quit so bad because I did not know where to start. Eventually, I made a list and went down it one by one and slowly checked things off. I started off with the assignments due first and then spent time studying for AP World. I turned in all my assignments on time and got the highest score I have ever gotten on a unit test in AP World. What I learned from that time is to always take things one by one and stay patient with yourself.  Summary: Today in class, we did an assignment on finding claims for a certain topic and then determining if it is a claim of policy, claim of fact, or a claim of value. Reflection:  This is important because when you need to make your own claims for future assignments, it is good to know what kind of clai...