Scarlett's English Blog

  Prompt Response:  I am thankful for my parents. This might seem the most basic answer, but I think it's meaningful. My parents are why I am here today, and soon, I will be going to college. Words can't truly express how grateful I am for them, but once I get the job of my dreams, all I want to do is give them back. Summary: Today was a continuation of the project and presentation of A Devoted Son. Reflection:  I think we should be more grateful to our parents because they're what try to push us to be good or better. I hope that once I get older, I will be able to care for them so they are left with no worries.

  Prompt Response:  A truth I'm afraid to accept is we get old, and I might not be able to be the person I am now. I feel like it's more sad than being afraid, but what if I won't be able to do stuff on my own, like getting out of bed? I wouldn't want to be severely dependent on someone when I'm old most likely because what if they also get tired of it? Summary: Today, there was a newsela assignment in class.  Reflection:  Reading the narrative gave a deeper thought on how traditions in India work. Learning their tradition when it comes to taking care of their parents once they become old. Who will take care of them? Mostly it will be the children to take care of their parents or grandparents. Other cultures, like American culture. Would rather put their parents in a nursery home rather than take them home to care for 

  Prompt Response:  Exploring the waters through the neighborhoods of Italy is an adventure I would go to. I think the architecture is so beautiful in Italy. Looking at the flowers blooming in the spring and the fish in the rivers. I think it's so fascinating everything you would have to go to, you can go on foot.  Summary: Today was a continuation of the story, A devoted Son. Reflection:  Though in the story, the son becomes a successful doctor after the hard work of his immigrant parents, he is unable to fulfill the wishes of his dying father. After finding out the father is very sick, the son proceeds to feed his father medicine, replacing all the foods and treats the father loved. He was no longer living life but having to suffer his son's success in medicine. Though we think we are helping someone, we often forget the desire that was truly made in the first place. Making the last wishes of someone who we love could be the only last nice thing to do. 

  Prompt Response:  I will never fully understand why kids of immigrant parents won't try to do something with their lives. What I mean by this is that parents would have to do hard labor jobs to have their kids financially stable, and for the kids to value their education or not have to value doing something is obnoxious.  Summary: Today, there was a class discussion about whether it was  obligatory to owe our parents.  Reflection:  I don't think it's obligatorily to owe back to our parents but to at least appreciate what they do as parents. For me, only having to value my education and have it as my main priority is a blessing. As for others, they aren't able to have that. I would want to give something back to my parents because it's respectful. We often forget the little things our parents do for us and forget to thank them, too.  

  Prompt Response:  I wish I had more money. This response may seem selfish or maybe ungrateful, but I think with more money, it can actually solve many problems. With the money, I would be able to at least give something back from all the hard times and work they have put into me. They can have so much financial freedom: not having to work, worry about bills, and worry about college payments for my brothers and me.   Summary: India is considered to be the most populated country with the most economic problems.  Reflection:  Learning about the economy in India gives a different perspective on how the people live and their doings to the country. It is very hard for them to start and build their country to become successful and manageable. With the government even considered to be poor, it truly does bring the people to still conclude to a negative state and loss of hope. But a question I do ask myself is, if people know the country is to be in poverty, why d...

  Prompt Response: It was the day I had to meet my best friends mother, and I was so nervous. I've known this person for years, but I never expected to get their mother. my first impression was that she is a very serious person, because of her serious resting face. It wasn't until a school event she came up to me, but turns out she was a genuine person. She even offered to pay for my meal after a friend gathering after the event. Summary: Today, we learned how colorise is persuade in India.  Reflection:  I think colorism is a form of racism. Having a negative constructed upon those with darker skin tone are seen as less beautiful, poor, and dirty. This negative view made, is sad because it is also affecting the younger generations. People shouldn't be put on a label based on the colour of their skin and encouraging those to change it. Brightening creams can lead to allergic reactions, skin cancer, and burns. 

  Prompt Response:  My parents arrived at a house I didn't recognize. After they went inside, they decided to leave me in the car. After two hours, my mom came out with something wrapped in her old sweater and put the wrapped object on my lap. I was very confused. It wasn't until I heard a small cry under the sweater that I began to unwrap it. Underneath the sweater was a white-coated puppy. I don't usually like puppies at all, dogs in general, because of how messy they can be or how loud they can be. On the drive back home, I had this feeling to hold and care for it, though, and not want to leave it. The puppy instead brought me a soft of comfort.  Summary: Today, I learned about the open defecation in India. Reflection:  In India, it is normal to have open defecation. Though this action is normalized in the country, it is unsanitary, unsafe for women, and hurts the environment. People began this action because they believed it connected them with nature and was pea...

Prompt Response:  It was two weeks before finals, and I had just got back from the hospital. I was overwhelmed with 2 months' worth of work and having to also study for finals for all my classes. I was completely lost with most of my lessons and was ready to give up.  Summary: Today was an introduction to Indian culture.  Reflection:  Indian culture has differences that are not considered normal here in the American culture. Such as guys holding hands, meaning they share a trustful friendship. A major negative trait in their culture is distinguishing those with lighter skin tones from those who appear darker. This social construct should not be considered a thing because this can reflect those to the younger and next generation. 

 Prompt: Write about a place you never wanted to leave. I was about 8 years old and was in a. family vacation in Florida. It was my first time to ever see the beach and did not want to leave. I loved the way the beach gave a breeze with each wave and how soft the sand was on my feet. I made my first sand castle and decorated it with seashells and even put a small crab on top of it to as a final touch. It was truly a place I didn't want to leave. Summary: Today, we learned about the deeper meaning of why Indian people eat with their hands and do a slight wobble with their head to one another. Reflection: With this lesson I got a better understanding why someone these gestures are important to the Indian culture. Since it is something I am not used to seeing or hearing of I was confused why they would eat with their hands or wobble their heads when talking to another person.