Evan's English blog

  Prompt Response:  If I had to show my love in 3 ways I would say good conversations, hoodie, and good eats. I would say these 3 things because they represent me the most. To relate to my personality, the hoodie shows lot of comfort, the long conversations shows that I like to talk and really like to listen to others, and the good eats show I love eating, and its always better with someone or a group of people. Those best represent me.  Summary: Absent from class Reflection:  Absent from class

  Prompt Response:  Writing this essay allowed me to understand the basics in writing and also how to sound better in my writing. I learned a lot and how to write better overall. I feel better about my ability to write and feel confident enough to continue writing. I learned different methods to brainstorm such as finding rhetorical devices and sighting them straight from the text.  Summary: Today we wrote our essay. Reflection:  I learned how good I was at writing. 

  Prompt Response:  I would say that step 3 helped me the most. Step 3 was the step where we made the circles and you brainstorm for the essay. This helped me the most because it really broke the project down and allowed me to understand what I will write about on the essay. I learned how to brainstorm effectively and get straight to the key points.  Summary:  Today in class we continued to complete our work for the essay.  Reflection:  I learned new ways to write and different methods to site.

  Prompt Response:  I would say I don't really have a perfect day for Valentines. Normally I don't care to much about this because its not super important. I would say its just nice to be around your family and maybe give something or receive something from someone. Overall, just enjoy the day like a normal day. Summary: Today in class we did steps 1 and 2 on our Obama prep and prepared for the essay. Reflection:  I learned different rhetorical devices in the speech.

  Prompt Response:  The best piece of advice I have been given from my parents is "be who you want to be." That means do what you want to do in life and don't let others tell you what you can or can't do. Just be yourself and achieve your goals even when no one is watching.  Summary: Today in class we worked as a class answering questions.  Reflection:  I learned more about writing by essay. 

  Prompt Response:  The worst part about being in a group is if one person doesn't do what they need to do. For example do there part of the work. They need to do equal amounts. One time it didn't go planned was when someone didn't do their part and then everyone got a bad grade. We had no time to finish it.  Summary: Today in class we worked on our writing techniques. Reflection:  I learned very good and new ways to improve at writing.

  Prompt Response:  The most challenging part for me is the body paragraph. I think the overall structure is new to me and I need help on that. It is difficult and sometimes it doesn't make sense when I write it. I just need practice and new ways to write it. I do enjoy writing so I will learn.  Summary: Today in class we worked on a writable assignment. Reflection:  I learned new ways to write a body paragraph.

  Prompt Response:  One moment in my life that felt like a turning point was when I made varsity soccer at Lakeside. I was with all of my friends and my brother. I felt I accomplished something and had a lot of fun. I learned a lot and overall it was a great experience. It felt like a turning point because I would play against good players.  Summary: Today in class we worked on a writable assignment. Reflection:  I learned new ways to write a body paragraph.

  Prompt Response:  If I had to write a poem about my life right now it would be about soccer and how it makes me feel. Also it would include my daily life and how to improve overall to stay healthy. I would include soccer to show what I do and how to make a balanced life. Also may include what I think about and what I eat and also what I just enjoy day to day.  Summary: Today in class we finished the two common lit from when you were absent. Reflection:  I learned new stories and read a lot. 

  Prompt Response:  When I am in a bad mood or annoyed I tend to be quiet and try to keep to myself. I do this because its my problems and no one else. I normally just go on my phone and relax. Also maybe I will go to sleep and just keep to myself and make sure I am okay and try to be better the next day.  Summary: Today in class we worked on an assignment and learned new words. I also took my make up test for the vocab.  Reflection:  I learned new words and the meaning of them. 

  Prompt Response:   When I approach creativity I tend to find some inspiration and go from there. Once I have a bit of inspiration I go ahead and try to make something. Once I see something it clicks for me and I can create something.  One time I made a roller coaster in 8th grade in science class. That was the best project I made.  Summary: Today in class we had a sub and worked on two common lit. Reflection:  I learned about two different articles in common lit.