Scarlett's English Blog

 Today, I truly had to think about how my past. now reflecting about my past, it may have made me the person who I am today. I liked this assignment because I think it is good to reflect over yourself and view where you are right now. We See how me and others, have improved as a person.It is interesting. Today I feel great! We have a football to attend. 

 Today as a class, we read a small section of "The Joy Luck Club". The author gives a perspective how pressured the little girl felt, as she is constantly being compared to by another little girl. The girl is constantly out on piano lessons to be part of a competition, when she doesn't even like the piano. Putting high expectations to do something/be like someone can be hard starting at a young age. I don't think it is a good idea to expect a little girl to become the "best" pianist and competing with another girl. Often being compared to can lead to them not knowing what they trull love. Today I am sleepy, but I get to go home today!

 It was another morning waking up at 5:55am to get ready for school. I would get dressed, have breakfast and lunch ready for my younger brother and I. My brother, who's in college, would try and get the food I cooked for my brother and just leave. It really triggered a nerve for my little brother and I, but I would brush it off. I would try and leave early from the house to get to school on time, but I would still arrive late. I would have everything ready so my mother wouldn't have to worry about anything else, but to get herself ready. I would constantly be upset on the drive to school about how we don't leave the house on time and always arriving late to school. usually I would sit in silence, and when I do, my mother gets upset. She begins to say how ungrateful I am, but really, I just sit In silence just to avoid any conflicts and trying to be disrespectful to my mother. to avoid conflicts I still try to remain silent and not talk back to my mother. If I don't say ...

 Today, as a class, we read a section of the story "Two Kinds". We reveal how strict the relationship between a daughter and her mother are. As her mother has high expectations, she wants her daughter to become a prodigy and learn all new sorts of talents. I don't think expectations built from parents are bad because they are often put to form a better future for us. But sometimes expectations can lead to a huge impact and build a sort of pressure and stress. This section of the story provides what expectations are put on to kids of immigrant parents and some people might find it relating. Today, I am sleepy, but have to stay after school again.

 Today we went over some new vocabulary words with the class. Learning new words is a great way to expand our vocabulary and to express one's self. Doing so can become easier to express one's self through writing prompts. Learning new vocabulary words can be hard, but with repetition, pictures, and sentence can help better understand the definition of a word. Today was my first day of my Dual Enrollment class and turned out to be a relaxing first day.

 Today the class presented their power points on the poem "I am nobody. Who are You?" by Emily Dickinson. I learned how the speaker uses form of symbolism and simile in their poem to help readers better understand their message; what the expectations can be in society. It truly gives a perspective to other, trying to fit in can be boring and leads to not being able to find yourself or be who you are. People should learn how to find themselves instead of trying to reach a sort of expectation that was put by society. But sometimes the expectation doesn't come from society but maybe someone close, like a friend, or family member. Today, I feel a little tired and have to stay after school, again. 

 Today we read a poem by Emily Dickinson. The poem used an animal as a form of symbolism to show how people are considerate on how the public view other for being different. Trying to fit in and become like others can be depressing. It can become harder to figure out who you truly are and what you like. Knowing this, people should reconsider and not try not to change others or change for others. I think it will be very sad and not exciting to meet people if everyone was the same. As of today, I plan on staying after school for a Hope meeting. 

 Today I read an article indicating which immigrant group will become the largest in the next century. I learned there is a high possibility Asian immigrants will surpass the number population of Hispanic immigrants and will become the largest immigrant group in the United States in the next century. I truly believed Hispanics will still remain the largest immigrant group in the United States, but after reading this article, there are researchers estimating the population number for the future. I think keeping track of the population is a good factor to know what is going around in the world and keep up with the economy. This lesson was straight forward, nothing too difficult. I am feeling happy! I woke up at 9am today and did not go to school early. When I came to school, I only had one quiz. Then, I took a nap right after.

Today we read a poem by Langston Hughes in which the speaker reflects on their place in society. After reading the poem, I learned that it is wrong to make false accusations about others. Getting to know someone can reveal much about a person and provide a better understanding of their cultural background. I liked this lesson because the poem can be interpreted in various ways by different people, including yourself. As we read the poem, I struggled to determine symbolism the speaker used. Today I feel great! Although I am still adjusting to the teaching style of my new orchestra teacher, I am learning several new pieces for an upcoming event. After this period, I have to stay after school for marching band practice, even though I don't really want to go.

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