Sawyer's English Blog

Prompt Response:  I have always been curious about how some people are naturally better at different things. I find this interesting and wonder why some people are born with different gifts than others. In sports, you have people who are naturally better than others and I find that curious. Summary: Today in class we had a laid-back day of reviewing for our finals and making up any missing assignments. Reflection: I liked the laid-back class because I was able to be more prepared for my finals. 

Prompt Response:  The most special holiday memory was living in Macon. This particular holiday season it snowed and it was the first time I had seen snow. I had so much fun playing with my family in the snow it is a holiday that is very special to me.  Summary: Today in class, we read "A Lesson Before Dying," chapters 8-10, and then answered questions about them. Reflection: I liked classes it was a laid-back day and I got to work independently. 

Prompt Response:   The best gift I ever received was a phone. I never had a phone until high school. Growing up and seeing people with phones especially my friends made me feel excluded. But on my 14th birthday, I received a phone and it was the best gift. I finally was able to connect with friends and have a tool of communication, and a device that I use daily.  Summary: Today we had questions on chapters 6-7 of "A Lesson Before Dying" after reading it.  Reflection:  I like chapters 6-7; the questions were short and simple. 

Prompt Response:  A song that brings back a memory is Hakuna Matata. Our family goes on road trips out west every other summer, and we play a game where we play Disney songs. The first person to guess what movie the song is from gets a point. But the song Hakuna Matata kept on playing one trip, and now when I hear it, it reminds me of the trip.   Summary: Today in class we continued to work on our "Lesson Before Dying on chapters 1-5. Reflection:  I enjoyed working on Adobe Express once I learned how to use it, there were more creative tools and instruments to create the project. 

Prompt Response:  Something I believed in as a kid was that if you put potatoes in hot water they turn into mashed potatoes. When I was younger when my mom would make mashed potatoes I always saw her put them into a pot of water, but never saw her do the other steps to make it. So when I was younger I thought putting potatoes in a pot of water would magically turn them into mashed potatoes.  Summary: Today in class we took a benchmark exam Reflection:  I felt good on the exam and will prepare for future things by paying attention in class. 

Prompt Response:  I couldn't stop laughing when I and some friends went on a campout. It was a normal day of camping but when evening came we returned to our tents for a normal dinner of hot dogs and smores. While we were eating we were telling stories when suddenly one of my friends shot up and started screaming and running. we were confused when he came back and told us he had seen a snake. When we found the so-called snake it was really a worm and we all started laughing about what just happened.  Summary: Today in class we went to our school auditorium to talk about college  Reflection:  I like going to the auditorium to discuss my future because I rarely think about it and it helps me see that it is coming when I have to think about it. 

  Prompt Response:  One fear I've overcome was the fear of the dark. When I was younger I was really scared of the dark and hated being in dark places and always slept with a night light. One thing that helped me get over this was when I had something I loved near me. This could have been a person or an object that I could hold on to. Now that I'm older I'm no longer scared of the dark.  Summary: Today in class we started a slide show project about a topic in the book "A Lesson Before Dying"  Reflection: I didn't like the project because it was a new site I'd never used before so it was hard to navigate. 

Prompt Response:  Thanksgiving dinner was unforgettable for me. The meal was great, but what really stuck out was that everyone was grateful, especially my dad. He said he was greatful for his children and said some other things, but it really was meaningful to me that I was meaningful to him. Summary: Absent Reflection:  Absent 

  Prompt Response:  I can't stop thinking about how I can improve in swimming. I'm always thinking about decisions that will help me improve. I look for ways in practice to improve technique, strength, and speed. I have found a passion for swimming, so it's always on my mind.  Summary: Today in class we read chapters two and three of the book we started yesterday. After we answered discussion questions about each chapter. Reflection:  I like class because the questions were engaging and the book is interesting. 

Prompt Response:   One time I got judge unfairly was when I was hanging out with my friends. They wanted to do something and I wanted to do another. They called me scared and names but, because of my faith, I wouldn't do what they were suggesting. Not because I was scared. even though I knew they were joking I was wrongly judged.  Summary: Today in class we started a book called "A Lesson Before Dying." Reflection:  I came to class late due to an orthodontist appointment but was there for the book's first chapter. In chapter one, the book could be interesting. 

Prompt Response:  One conversation that changed me was a conversation with one of my uncles. We were talking about my future and he told me that I didn't need to have everything figured out yet. He told me that I shouldn't stress or worry about my future. I guess I've heard that before but when he said it it sunk in and I realized he was right. So now I live with less stress and worry.  Summary: Today in class we had a new vocab set, and did a worksheet about it. Reflection: I liked today because it was more laid-back. I also got to work with others and by myself, which I liked.