Christian’s English Blog

Prompt Response: Although there were many different stereotypes show in presentations a couple of them struck me as odd, particularly the presentation regarding the native Americans. As it depicts them as savages and it was explained so and so int eclipse that were shown. The specific clips that was used was Pocahontas, the Disney movie. It depicted the Native Americans as savages and they actively disproved these claims during the song/singing segments of the movie. Summary: Today, we presented our presentations on stereotypes in film. Reflection: There are so many stereotypes in film but yet are overlooked because we have just grown so very accustomed with them that we just don't realize them.

 Prompt Response: What I prioritize is the financial stability and the benefits that it can provide. Financial stability provides freedom and reduces stress. A high paying stable job allows you to pursue your passions as hobbies without the pressure of having to monetize them. Stability ensures access to healthcare, housing, and the ability to travel or support a family. it makes a safety net that allows for a more relaxed lifestyle. Summary: There were no class today other than odd block. Reflection: I can imagine myself 10-20 years from now with the dream job I've always wanted. Its almost as if its closer than I had anticipated.

Prompt Response: The most exciting thing about graduation is the relief of some stress knowing that I am finally done with high school will relieve me of some of the stress of school. That isn't the main point though, I will have more time to do things until I go to work or college  until then I can do many of the things I want to do without the pressures of school. I cannot wait to see where life leads me once I am out of school. Summary: Today we watched a ted talk and worked on an assignment. Reflection: I know what I want to do after high school and hopefully one day I am able to achieve that dream but first I have to start after graduation.

Prompt Response: The show Emily in Paris portrays Paris as a perfect place with pretty clothes, constant parties, and very little hard work. This creates a single story because it ignores the real struggles and the many different kinds of people who actually live there. This portrayal can make viewers think people in Paris are rude or lazy, which is not true for a large and busy city. Summary: Today we got assigned a project on stereotypes in film. Reflection: Our group has to find a film that has a stereotype on rural white Americans and I feel like that wont be too hard to find honestly.

Prompt Response: Filmmakers use stereotypes because they are a fast and easy way to tell a story without explaining too much. Studios often stick to these old ideas because they are afraid that new or different characters might not make enough money. Many times, the people making the movies do not realize they are being unfair because they do not have diverse voices helping them write the script. Summary: I went on a field trip to Kennesaw Mountain with Mr. Rease Reflection: I feel like filmmakers keep using the stereotypes because its just the easiest way to make a story and they roll with it too because most people tolerate it.

Prompt response: Disney's movie Aladdin shows the Middle East in a way that is not very realistic or fair. It uses tense music and overall mean characters to make the desert seem like a very dangerous and strange place. This made me think as a kid that everyone from that part of the world was either a villain or a thief instead of seeing them as normal people. Summary: Today we learned more about stereotypes in film. Reflection: The way people are represented in film seem very unorthodox and a low hanging fruit as it rubs in the the most common stereotypes for that particular culture that's being represented.

Prompt response: Hair can be a powerful thing as it sticks with you all the time. The way its textured and styled can express your personality in some aspects. My hair is black and somewhat wavy and about everyone in my family also has black and wavy hair too. It connects with my culture as it portrays your identity and heritage. Sometimes my hair has been real messy and I felt real embarrassed by it but then I decided cut it because it used to be real long and I feel so much more relieved as it felt like a burden has  been lifted from my shoulders. Summary: Today, we are learning on how hair can represent identity and your culture. Reflection: I never knew that hair of all things can represent your culture, I thought food was absurd but who knows.

Prompt response: I learned that trying to find a college has to be one of the more harder things in life as just the decision of trying a place to go to can be somewhat stress inducing. But knowing where you want to go first is the most important thing for seniors as it gives a helpful hand to the students who want a head start with their careers Summary: Today we completed a common lit assignment. Reflection: Just knowing what you want now rather than late can be the saving grace you never knew you needed.

Prompt Response: Writing these similes and metaphors weren't hard per se only that it was just a little tough trying to think of them. Once I knew what I wanted it just kept on getting easier to write them. I wrote about many different things with the topics provided and was still able to keep the message I was trying to give concise and intentionally vague in a way that I didn't want to reveal much about myself. This assignment was honestly a kind of relief since I knew I didn't have to try as hard as I thought I was. Summary: Today, we created our own metaphors and similes in class that reflects kind of who we are. Reflection: Sometimes writing out your struggle and growth as any figurative language would relieve some of the stress that's been lingering. 

Prompt Response: I spent my time doing something new, I am now trying to learn to play the piano. Initially it was hard and still is now, but trying it more and more makes it easier just by a little bit though. I can at least play with both hands now and at least that had to be progress. Summary: Today, we read a poem by Maya Angelou and then wrote the many metaphors and similes found in the poem. Reflection: Sometimes with practice doing stuff that you admire has got to be one of the better feelings as if you try hard enough you can do anything.

Prompt Response: The Play was the most engaging text that we have read since we as a class had to participate in it and I feel like having that experience was better since we all participated and read together. The story for the play was very engaging too it lead a great plot and narrative and that for me was probably more of the better things that we have read. Hopefully we get to read more poems as it kept everyone engaged. Summary: Today some groups presented the chapters that they have read. Reflection: Doing this project was one of the weirder ones since we had to teach and ask the class what thoughts they might have.

Prompt Response: If I had to write a poem about myself I would most definitely be about what is going on in my life now since what is going on more now is better than reminiscing on what happened in the past. Confronting your feelings now is better than just waiting around and not doing anything about it and letting it just marinate in your head. I've been very busy and something like a poem probably clear many of the things that I'm busy with and let up some time for my thoughts. Maybe making a poem about my life would be a good idea and clear up the many things that I have going on with my life. Summary: Today we read an article about hiking etiquette and the importance of it. Reflection: Maybe its time for me to start doing an activity so I can just ride my head of any bad or stress inducing thoughts, maybe its for the better.

Prompt Response: When I'm in a mood that is undesirable I usually just listen to music on my phone. Nothing is more relaxing than just listening to music and clearing you mind of anythings that may be bothering you. Thankfully doing this has been very beneficial to controlling my emotions very well and not doing something that I may regret later. Summary: Today we didn't do much other than present the PowerPoint we had on chapter 6. Reflection: Being focused on something else instead of one primary thing that isn't giving you the best time if often better than the thing bothering you.

Prompt Response: I always used to love going to the park but now I guess I could say I've outgrown it. My source of fun now if a whole lot more different then it was before as now I primarily hang out with my friends and believe me it is still fun, as fun as going to the park when I was younger but I'm busy working and doing other things in the little time I actually have. Oh how I wish I can return to the time where I didn't have to be so busy with the things I have to do. Summary: Today we worked on writable regarding chapter 7 of Wild by Cheryl Strayed Reflection: Its great to reflect on the past, dig up some old memories and its important to cherish them as you don't know if that is something you can relive again.

Prompt response: I will not go into details on what I had heard but recently I have heard a rumor about a certain someone and it was one of the more weirder rumors that I have heard in a while. I was in my 3rd period class and my friend came up to me and said that his sister told him what she had seen and it was one of the more gross things I have heard in a while. If I could do anything about it I would probably want to not hear something like that again since that was one of the more uncomfortable moments I've had in a good while. Summary: Today, we worked on a PowerPoint presentation on chapter 6 of Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Reflection: Sometimes its best to try not to hear many things even if it you weren't intended to hear it you are better off ignoring it.

Prompt response: A couple of years ago, I was in weight training, and on this day, we were supposed to max out weights, which meant that we had to test the max amount of weight you can lift on the bench press. At the time I maxed out with 25 pounds on both sides of the bar, and I was able to bench press it, and I thought that I could do more weight, so I increased it to 30 pounds and turned out that I couldn't do it. My body limited me to being able to do 25 pounds when I thought I could do more than 25. Summary: Today, we read the first 10 pages of Chapter 6 from the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed Reflection: Sometimes you have to listen to yourself and know your own limits because sometimes it'll come back to get you.

Prompt Response: One time, I was out in public with my friends, and we went to a plaza, and at some point, we split up and went to find some stuff for each other. I felt like i didnt know what to do as I was by myself wandering alone. I didn't know what to do as I was just alone and had to find something to occupy myself. Summary: Today, we went over the homework and explained the physical and emotional things that happened in the book. Reflection: I feel like it's better to know what you want to do before making plans to do things with other people.

Prompt Response: The place I feel the most peace is my home. I feel the most peace there because it's the place I can relax and have fun with my dogs. To pass the time, I usually either play video games or read books. Summary: Today, we read chapter 3 of Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Reflection: I love being at home and feel the most peace there, as I can have fun with dogs and family.

Prompt Response: One time, there was a class project that we had to make a chair in the engineering class. My partner, whom I was paired with by my teacher I happened to be sick the next day, and he had to build the chair by himself. The next day, I felt very bad as he did a majority of the work, and I offered to do the rest of it with him because it was like he built the entire chair. Summary: Today in class, we had to read chapter 2 of Wild by Cheryl Strayed, and we had to write 7 unfamiliar words as homework. Reflection: Sometimes relying on other people isn't the best thing to do; relying on another person to do something for you can lead to bad feelings and can lead to some tensions.

Prompt Response: One time in my engineering class, we had a catapult project, and we were able to choose the type of catapult. My group and I chose the most challenging one because we thought it would be easy. We later realized that the specific catapult we chose was incredibly challenging, as it had too many working parts and the instructions weren't as clear. Summary: Today in class, we started reading chapter 1 of the book Wild by Cheryl Strayed Reflection: Sometimes, there are choices that you have to make with more commitment and cannot just make a decision on a whim.