Scarlett's English Blog

 In 2050 I dont think itll be as futuristic people may perceive. Maybe everything is too modern. Everyone with black and white interior houses and grey flooring. As a society people will probably become the same, which to me is boring. Today we did another reading on The Color Purple. The book is now starting to loose my interest but I’m just trying to get these free responses in especially the ones I missed on virtual day. But today it Friday, so I just want to go to sleep.

Dear Future Scarlett, I hope you are reading this letter with an already-bought house, a loving husband, and a family.  I know you definitely have the career you dreamed of or maybe something better because you wouldn't let all the hard work you have done come to waste. But I know that one thing you were definitely scared of was the thought of having someone. You were scared to lose someone after a long term or even just the thought of it becoming something negative towards you and your family. But I hope you have changed that perspective completely, that loving someone isn't so scary. You can't let negative feelings follow you in the future. I hope you are in contact with your parents too and often visit them, no matter what.    I read letters 66-70 from The Color Purple today. I didn't think class would be about an hour, so this long period drained me. I don't like sitting in a class for more than an hour. 

  Prompt Response:  It was my first research fair project about "How Does Divorce Affect Children". This was a broad topic, especially for a 5th grader but I was determined to do it. With all the research done, I didn't know how to make my poster presentable or a way for people to want to be curious about my work. When I am stuck on making a project presentable, I start by adding the work first, then maybe small bordering around the research to enclose the emptiness from my work. By adding color to my project, I was able to grab the attention of others and look at my work. Summary: Today, I made a cluster on Sofia.  Reflection:  Using these types of brainstorming ideas helps make a way to bring out ideas, and topics before we start writing something. 

  Prompt Response:  With my recent relationship, after almost 3 years we had to take a break from  each other. We have many things coming into our lives and are looking more into our future. This really hurts because I'm used to having him around me or at least knowing I have my one person with me, so now I have to learn how to be alone. Though I'm pretty sure we didn't want to start this break, I think it was necessary so we both could grow as individuals and maybe take opportunities that are now open because of our break.  Summary: Today we went over the five steps to start writing.  Reflection:  It is good to take a pause in your life once in a while. Sometimes we tend to overthink the small things and then forget what we have in the future or right in front of us. 

  Prompt Response:  My connection with a friend began to grow apart as time went by. I didn't know why, but something seemed off. Maybe we were growing tired of one another. I then began to distance myself from them because maybe they might have not cared for me as a friend anymore. I don't know. It wasn't until I brought it up and said why are they acting this way. They proceeded to say "yours weren't enough". I didn't know what they meant by that. I processed those words as they just didn't like me in the way it was before, but that's ok. I have to understand unfortunately you can't keep those you love close all the time and only trying won't bring them any closer or receive what you want from them.  Summary: Today, we did a reflection on our semester.  Reflection:  It's good to have a moment and think both how we are doing in our lives. So far, this week has been stressful atlest on my end. Virtual learning this week only made me hav...

  Prompt Response:  I met this boy when we were both in the 3rd grade since our parents were friends. But it wasn't until the 7th grade we grew closer and became each other's closest friends. We would see  each other about every day, share our secrets, and talk about the future. It only took us about 6 months to become close friends but it felt like we knew each other for years, but one thing I've always noticed was how unsure he would make decisions; like me. Sure, he knew what was our favorite hobby to do or what was our favorite TV show, but he never knew what people were meant to be kept in his life. What I mean by this is that he would always keep 2 different personalities with his friends and me. Maybe it was a way to fit in with his other friends and to feel accepted and then not know he actually has this unserious side of him. Throughout the months he began to come close to my friends too and he began to show this side of himself to others too. It wasn't...

  Prompt Response:  My room is where I feel most at peace. Whenever I'm feeling down, stressed, or just need a place for things to have a slight pause, I go to my room. I made sure that my room was a place that felt safe for me. A place where I can show emotions that I am unable to go to others in my family. My room has warm cozy lights, and a desk with its chair, but what I love most about it is my record player. Summary: Today, read letters 56-60. Reflection:  Celie finds out Albert has been hiding a letter from her. These letters were from Nettie, her sister, to keep her updated about her family and her worries about Celie. Albert seems to have done this maybe to have a sense of control over Celie? I think not everything can be hidden no matter how long you try to hide it. Eventually, the truth will get out of being found. 

  Prompt Response:  There was a poster for each student in our 3rd-grade class so each classmate could write something for everyone to be remembered by the end of the year, like a yearbook. I remember by the end of the cycle, my paper was filled with "you're too nice :)". I really took those words to heart and found them genuine. But those words represented who I was after what my best friend did to me during middle school. I never did anything to her nor did I make her feel any less of herself. To me, she was the bright and crazy person I needed in my shy and isolated self. I found out from another friend that she began to talk bad about me during middle school, which was confusing because we didn't even go to the same middle school. Many people said to try to embarrass her on social media or spread the secrets she had shared with me. No matter how disappointed I was, my anger was never enough to do those actions. Many people would say I let her walk all over me, but...

  Prompt Response:  A time I didn't feel like myself was when I was in a group in freshman year. I began to hang out with a girl who I had known since  elementary and we were still able to talk like how it was before. I was then later introduced to a group of her friends, which seemed nice at first. Throughout the years I realized these people did not have the same goals as I would want in my future. They would constantly talk about their boyfriends and how college won't be a problem, and grades should be worried last. I began to change the way I would use my words to continue to talk to them, but I began to grow tired or preceding as a person I knew I wasn't.  Summary: Today, we read the letter 46-50 from The Color Purple. Reflection:  We get a more clear perspective of how Shug would react to Celine and others. But this also questions the reader about who Shug is as a person. I feel as if throughout these letters we see how the two main people in Celine's life...

Prompt Response:  In my sophomore year, I had surgery done on my intestines. This led me to be unable to be dependent on my own. One of the things I needed help with was to walk. I didn't have the strength to lift myself up or to walk at my normal pace, so I would have to depend on my mom to help me. I felt frustrated having to constantly ask my mom to help me get up when physically I couldn't. But in the end, I had to learn I couldn't do this on my own, and grateful my mom was able to help me through this rough time. Summary:  Today, took an illuminate on letters 41-45 in The Color Purple. Reflection:  With our groups, taking this small quiz helps us better understand a topic or have a second opinion as to why an answer is right or wrong. This helps them comprehend the question and even helps them communicate with one another. Skills like communication and respect for our opinions whether a question is right or wrong can help each other have a good result.   

  Prompt Response:  I was coming back to my 4th-grade class after Christmas break, and my friend gave me a small stuffed bunny. It was a bright hot pink color and super soft, making it delicate in my hands. But when she gave me the bunny, it also came with unfortunate news. She was moving out of the country. She has a loving friend I've known since  kindergarten and now she moving to Canada. Unfortunately, we were still very young and didn't have phone numbers to exchange. After many years, I still have the soft, hot pink bunny by my bed.  Summary: Today, we evaluate the relationships in the book The Color Purple. Reflection:  Learning about the relationships in the book, can also be used in the real world. Learning how any type of relationship, there can always be a disagreement. Comprehending each character's thoughts in a relationship can understand their emotions and thoughts throughout the book. 

  Prompt Response:  My mom always tells me to greet EVERYONE at a family function, but I hated interacting with a big group. I didn't find it necessary to say hello to those I didn't even know. As I got older, I still don't get over the awkward sensation of greeting a large group or a group I don't really know, but I think it's only a way to be  respectful.  Summary: Today, in class we read more letters from The Color Purple. Reflection:  I think as Veline spends more time with Shug, she is beginning to realize her true interest since she has always had bad experiences with men. I really do think depending on that a person has gone through in their life, this can affect their interests and likings.

  Prompt Response:  If I were President of America Id: 1. I forbid dog-breeding corporations: Many people take advantage of their licenses and leave the dogs with no care. 2. Buy me a nice house: Presidents have money, so I'd want to use that money for myself and my family. 3. Plant more trees: Our world is worsening due to global warming, so a change needs to happen to better the earth's environment.  4. Solve World Peace: There are still suspicions and violence around the world, it would be nice to have peace with all the leaders. 5. Feed the homeless: Again, presidents have money, and I'd want to help out for those in need. Summary: Today, we learned a little more about Jimmy Carter.  Reflection:  Becoming a president or having the role of a leader is easier said than done. Especially when the people of the country are in your hands. It would be hard to make choices that the public might disagree with you on, but to become a leader isn't also about ...

  Prompt Response:  I was in the forest at night time. I don't necessarily know why I was there, but I was cold and scared because I was alone. I then came across a bond fire before I could rush to it. I saw a group of people, but they seemed  abnormal. Their bodies were shaped weirdly, more so like a deer? I was scared because I wasn't sure who was around or what was around me. Eventually, they started a forest fire, and it spread quickly. I began to run and panic. This unrealistic dream was strange, but I woke up with my heart racing and cold.  Summary: Today, we read further into The Color Purple. Reflection:  Close connections can certainly change even when married to someone. In a relationship, there are always going to difficult times, but in order to solve it, it will take both people to work it out. Talking it out is a way that can solve the problem and try to understand the other person's perspective. 

  Prompt Response:  During the holiday break I sent most of my time with my family. Arriving to a new year, I want to go to college. I dont want to attend to a college that is 30 min away because they aren't the colleges I dream of. Instead Id like to go to one that is 2 hours from home. I would want to learn how to become more independent than I am right now to also learn a   bigger responsibility. Another goal is to finsih my prereqs with As and enter my pre-dental program a first try.  Summary: Today, we reviewed the class rules and expectations for the semester. Reflection: It's beginning to come to a start where new goals are created in our life now that we are close to graduation. Reflecting on what we want to do later in the future is so we can reach them and become successful.