My poetry recitation
Today I recited the poem “For Each Ecstatic Instant.” Here is my poster:
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As the first semester comes to an end, take time to reflect on your learning and growth in this course. In a well-developed response, explain what you enjoyed most about the class, identify the project or assignment you found most engaging, and discuss which aspect of the course you connected with the most (such as poetry, fiction, writing, or discussion). Finally, reflect on one area where you feel you need additional support or improvement as we move into the spring semester.
What I enjoyed most about this class was how everybody was friendly and outgoing talking to people was easy. The project I enjoyed the most was Climbing Back to Childhood, as I got to reflect on my childhood and look through my old pictures. I connected with poetry the most because I loved to evaluate both the figurative and literal meanings behind words. One area where I need more help is in vocabulary, as it is hard for me to remember the words and their meanings. In class, I finished all of my blog posts and studied for finals. I learned about how I've grown this semester and how I can better myself academically.
Many holidays center around traditions. Describe one tradition that is important to you or your family and explain why it still matters (or why it no longer does).
One tradition that my family has at Christmas is playing games. Every Christmas Eve, we go to our family friend's house and play Christmas-themed games. We usually play games with marshmallows, cups, and bells, and we split into teams for the night. Also, the next day, on Christmas Day, we also play games with our extended family, but they are usually chillier and more card games. In class, I worked on my English final and other schoolwork. I learned how to organize my poster to best show my points.
How have the holidays changed as you have grown older? Compare your experiences of the holidays during childhood with how you experience them now, focusing on shifts in perspective, responsibilities, or emotional meaning.
As I have grown up, holidays, especially Christmas, have undergone significant changes. When I was younger, Christmas was magical and wonderful, but now the magic seems to be gone as my parents and siblings have put in less effort to make the holiday special. I used to prepare for Santa to come by making cookies and getting carrots for his reindeer, but now I just go straight to sleep. I now buy gifts for all the people in my family, and I understand that Santa does not exist. In class, we did Vocabulary Monday. I learned new words like hubris and malingering.
Write about something you’ve outgrown but still miss
Something that I have outgrown is my childhood best friend. I outgrew her because, as we grew up, we often ended up having conflicts with each other and fighting. As we matured, we would butt heads on different topics and get into heated discussions, which eventually led to us drifting apart. Although we had grown up together and shared many memories, it was no longer a good idea for us to be friends. I do miss her, though, as it was sad to see somebody I was once so close with be so distant now. In class, we took our vocabulary test and read a new poem. I learned about freedom and liberty.
Write about something that you can't stop thinking about.
One thing that I can't stop thinking about is my job interview. I have an interview at a new job tonight, and I am very worried about giving the right impression and saying the right things. This job is very important to me, and I have been rehearsing what I am going to say all day throughout school. I hope it goes well because this is my dream job for high school. We spoke to our counselors about our classes. I learned about the possibilities for dual enrollment.
Cultural Identity Mask
Today in class, we presented our mask projects. I learned new facts about each of my classmates, including their family history and passions.