Olivia’s English blog

  Prompt Response:  The most memorable meal I had was the Spongebob  meal at Wendy's. Me and my best friend Stella had gone one afternoon and we got the full meal, as well as the pineapple frosty that had been specially released. As we ate the meal, we sat in the parking lot and watched Netflix. That was one of the best meals I've ever had. Summary: Today in class we took an illuminate quiz on "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" Reflection:  Today I learned that my table is a good one to work with.

  Prompt Response:  One time I realized that I needed to look out for myself was when I realized that I needed to study for a quiz I didn't know was happening. I began studying the night before and a majority of the day of; as much as I could before the quiz. I then took the quiz confidently and aced it. Summary: Today we finished reading "The Life You Save May Be Your Own".  Reflection:  Today I learned how mean people can be.

  Prompt Response:  One time that I had an encounter with a homeless person was when I was in the car. Me and my mom were stopped at a red light and we had just gotten fast food. We had gotten an extra burger or an extra set of fries in our order and were on the way home when we noticed him. He was standing on the side of the road in dark, rugged clothes and a shabby beard. He looked a bit rough and started walking down the line of cars holding a sign that said "homeless". We watched him as he went from car to car, slowly making his way closer to ours. When he stopped at our car to ask for money, we gave him our extra food and he was very grateful. I was glad to help him and it made me feel good to know that he had access to food.  Summary: Today we read the short story "The life you save may be your own." Reflection:    Today we started on a writable assignment.

  Prompt Response:  I often take time every night to pray and thank God for all that he has given me. The things that I am most thankful for are my loving friends and family, as well as a roof over my head and clean clothes to wear. I am also thankful for a clean supply of water to drink and a warm meal to eat every night. There are so many things to be grateful for that are often taken for granted. Summary: Today in class, we learned some new vocabulary. Reflection:  Today I learned what perspicacious means.

  Prompt Response:  Something that changed my perspective of a person was when I heard what they had done at another school. I was friends with this one girl, and she seemed funny, and maybe even a bit crazy at times but I expected nothing of it and assumed it was just a part of her character. Later, I had found out some crazy things that she had done at her previous school - things that didn't even seem real. I was shocked and appalled at that and it forever changed the way that I viewed her. Summary: Today we finished "A Rose for Emily." Reflection:  Today I learned how some people have a harder time letting go than others do.

  Prompt Response:  I think the craziest thing that someone had shown me on the news was that a man was convicted of murder because "a cockroach told him to do it". This just doesn't even seem believable to me. Maybe the man was crazed or had some kind of mental disorder. Summary: Today we finished the short story "A Rose for Emily." Reflection:  Today I learned how crazy some people can be.

  Prompt Response:  Some place that holds a deep meaning for me is my grandparent's house. That house has felt more like home than any other place I know. I believe it reflects how I am sentimental and love looking into the past, because of the decor In my grandparent's house.  Summary: Today we started the short story "A Rose For Emily".  Reflection:  Today I learned about how one person can change so much throughout their life.

  Prompt Response:  I remember hearing some of these words in a book from my childhood. When I was younger, I used to love reading, but I don't read anymore. It hurts my eyes and I often find myself zoning out while skimming over the lines of the words. Summary: Today in class we learned new vocabulary. Reflection:  Today I learned the definitions to many new words.

  Prompt Response:  The guardian in my life that has been the most strict is my mom. I remember always being scared to ask her to hang out with my friends when I was younger because I feared that she would make me do chores before I went out. I also always made sure that I was home well before I was supposed to be, because if I wasn't, I would be grounded and I wouldn't be allowed to go out until the next day. I would also get my curfew shortened and I would have to do chores in order to gain my privileges of going outside back. I also remember my mom being very strict about me getting my chores done. If I didn't get them done, I had to do an extra chore the next day and I wouldn't be able to do anything fun until I got it done. Summary: Today, we are working on our rockpile project. Reflection:  Today, I reflected on how strict my parents were when I was younger.

  Prompt Response:  Growing up, I remember always wanting to go to my friend's house. She lived about a block away and I wanted to hang out with her. However, in order to get to her street, I had to pass over a busy road. My mom never let me cross without someone accompanying me, so I had to get one of my older friends to take me. This road was so dangerous because cars would always fly down the road well over the speed limit. Summary: Today we read the short story "The Rockpile" Reflection:  Today I learned about the different living conditions that some people experience.

  Prompt Response:  The first time I saw the word "allow" to be used in an essay in the context that gives us room to think, I have never gone back from not using it. I believe that this word makes me sound more sophisticated, as well as broadens my vocabulary spectrum. Summary: Today in class we worked on learning new vocabulary. Reflection:  Today, I learned lots of vocabulary words.

  Prompt Response:  I remember one day was not very pleasant. Everything was getting on my nerves and nothing good was happening to me. I had been mad and fuming all day and I decided to take a walk around my neighborhood. I went during golden hour, and everything was coated in a gold shine. I decided to look up and around me at all of the trees and small animals that surrounded and I slowly felt my mood brighten. Summary: Today in class we discussed the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" Reflection:  Today I learned that you should stop and appreciate the world around you once and a while.

  Prompt Response:  One time I had a friend who spat when they spoke. I always tried to back away and give myself some extra room, but they didn't seem to get the hint and kept staying close to my face. I eventually got so tired of him spitting on me that I told him about it, and he got very upset and said he couldn't control it. I decided to stop being friends with him and I never looked back. Summary: Today we did a commonlit assignment. Reflection:   Today I learned that you can and should question most modern traditions.

  Prompt Response:  Something that changed more quickly than I expected was me moving houses. I did not realize or even think last year that I would be in a completely new house. I had lived in my old house for about 7 years and I thought that I would finally be able to live somewhere without having to move again, but life got in the way and things changed. Summary: Today in class we read the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost Reflection:  Today I learned that you have to enjoy what you have while you have it because nothing will stay the same forever.