Neko's English Blog

  Prompt:  Write about something that you believed as a child. Prompt Response:   I always believed I was gonna join the army. Later, as I grew up, I loved aviation more and more. When I joined JROTC, it really made me want to be a fighter pilot. Ever since then Army has been planning b Summary: Life is always changing Reflection:  We read the book

  Act 1, Scene 2: How does Rose’s role as a wife and mother reflect societal expectations of women, particularly African American women, in the 1950s, and how does her sense of duty impact her relationship with Troy? She is very supportive of Cory and his future and wants what he wants. She goes with the expectation of always being there and supportive. This affects her relationship with Troy because their views clash.  Act 1, Scene 3: In what ways do Troy’s interaction with Corey reveals the complexities of masculinity and fatherhood in African American culture, and how does his past shape his expectations of manhood? It shows Troy taking care of Cory and providing for him. At the same time, he wants his son not to be like him with sports. They both enjoy sports, but Troy believes it will get Cory nowhere in the future.

  Prompt: Troy’s complaint about the unfair job system shows his frustration with racial discrimination. How did this conversation make you think about fairness and opportunity in society today? If you were in Troy’s position, what would you do? Prompt Response: Troy shows that all races can do a job and that it's not right that he can't drive the truck. In today's day, all races can do any job, no matter what anyone says. Even though there's still racist pushback back we as a people can do any job, no matter race. If I were Troy, I would probably unionize and try to get fair treatment and equality Summary In today's day, it's different than the 1950s racially and job-wise Reflection: We read the book Fences

Prompt: Write about a truth you were afraid to accept.   Prompt Response: Probably the fact that I won't be the best at anything. An  example would be with painting, I am not gonna be the best or better than the pros. Also, with failure, it's gonna happen. I am always afraid of it and try to avoid it. It is bound to happen, and no stopping it Summary: In life, we must take and accept failure  Reflection:n We read the book in class

  Prompt:  Write about a time when you were judged unfairly. Prompt Response: One time in school, I was supposedly cheating when I was not. NO matter what I said to her, she did not care. It's funny because I didn't even have the same answers as the person.  I believe the lady just hated me and didn't care, and wanted me to fail. Summary: I was judged unfairly on a test by a teacher Reflection:  I learned today on why people do bad things

Imagine you are learning about Hispanic/Latino heritage for the very first time. What would you be curious to know about the traditions, foods, music, or celebrations? Prompt Response:   Probaly the food the food is really good. Its probalily the best food ever made and i really like it. I feel as if tex mex is the best but tradionial food is pretty good too. Also the nations are very pretty and have really good nature and moutians to hike. Hispanic heratige is cool Summary: Hispanic food is great Reflection:  i leanrned about really nothing

  After hearing your classmates’ storymap presentations, choose one classmate’s story that stood out to you. Write about what you liked or learned from their journey and explain why it was meaningful to you. Prompt Response: Probably Orlando's  story it was written well. I liked how he did it and the stories involved. I liked the themes of being forced to learn to do something that happened to me in my life. Some examples for me were tutoring and having to do taekwondo. It's meaningful to me because it is relatable. Summary: learning others' stories is meaningful and important Reflection:  everyone is different in life