Logan's English Blog

 Prompt: That the government has out best interest at heart and doesn't serve the whims of the pedophilic elites. I think that might have been like my version of Santa Claus. I realized that wasn't the case when part of the files were released earlier last year.  Summary: We did a test on the book fences. Reflection: I think it was pretty easy but some of the questions felt opinion based.

 Prompt: I don't think that forgiveness is a requirement or that you have to forget about what they did. It is important to recognize someones destructive patterns so you don't get hurt continuously. I have applied this to my life mostly with friends who clearly haven't figured themselves out yet. Summary: We worked on our projects and started to get ready to end the books.  Reflection: I like the project it's a lot better than previous ones in American Lit.

 Prompt: I think this really exemplifies just how deep systematic oppression was then and now. I think if I was Troy's position I would be frustrated but I wouldn't know what to do because I would lack any better options.  Summary: We continued to present projects.  Reflection: I think some of them were very rough but a notable improvement compared to yesterday.

 Prompt: I think the thing that stuck out most in the play was the relationship between Troy and Cory. It was fascinating how they show Troy's past influencing his actions to Cory.  Summary: I presented my playlist project to the class.  Reflection: I think I'm more comfortable presenting to the class then I was last year.

 Prompt: I personally didn't expect Troy to have such overwhelming strength over Cory. When he grabbed him by his head and flipped him like it was nothing it was shocking. I assumed it was a lot closer than the movie presented it being.  Summary: We read up until the final scene and watched clips from the movie.  Reflection: I thought that the actors did a fantastic job depicting the characters.

 Prompt: I think that trust can be broken by a major lie especially if you know and have built trust with person for years and years prior. If you believe someone is trustworthy as their baseline of behavior then they reveal that they are lying it could rewrite the way you see that persons behavior in general. This new doubt in your relationship can cause irreparable damage to someone romantic and platonic connections.  Summary: We read the book Fences up until the big reveal and conflict scene. Reflection: I was shocked by Troy's actions completely I didn't see it coming whatsoever.

 Prompt: I believe parents owe their children support to a fault. It is important to provide this for a child’s development emotionally . They could become a less than well adjusted member of society if it isn’t provided. Summary: We got into groups and worked on a STEAL assignment  Reflection: I don’t like this assignment and it felt like we were meant to rush.

 Prompt: I had to choose between a car and an opportunity for a better college experience. I saved money from my job towards a car but i decided to put it towards my education. This was difficult but necessary if I wanted to become an exotic vet. Summary: We continued to work on reading and discussing the play. Reflection: I have been really enjoying the book  and think the dynamic between Troy and Bonno are interesting.

 Prompt: I think it’s ok for children to ask their parents for money. The problem comes from when children become reliant on their parents and can’t solve their own problems. I see it in my family with my cousins they can’t support themselves and it causes them to not be successful. Summary: We read fences aloud as a class and discussed the book. Reflection: I have been enjoying fences so far. 

 Prompt: I think I have built fences in my life to limit or ignore having to work hard. I don’t think it has had a positive impact on me. People shouldn’t try to avoid growth when it’s an important part of life  Summary: We read fences and discussed it as a class. Reflection: I have been enjoying fences so far. 

 Prompt: To be a good parent you need to like your child. A parent should have a positive relationship outside of obligation. It builds resentment which can turn into abuse quickly in more volatile households. Summary: we read the play and discussed the content with new groups.  Reflection: I enjoy the story even though Mr Rease won't give me Rose. 

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 Prompt: A time I felt like I belonged was when I was at a pre-college program for marine science. Having a bunch of people under a common interest really made me feel seen. I hope I can go to college there because the environment is very positive.   Summary: We worked on a common lit today due to you being absent :(.  Reflection: I enjoyed working on the common lit it was an interesting topic.

 Prompt: I used to be incredibly scared of cockroaches as a child. I overcame this fear by buying a bunch of cockroaches for my lizard. This intense exposure therapy helped me realize that they weren't something to fear. Summary: We worked on our mask and prepared to present while also having a picture day. Reflection: I enjoy working on the mask under the new lens of family tradition. 

 Prompt: When I got my first dog I thought that pit bulls and bully mixes were all aggressive and violent dogs. I met the sweetest pit bull and I realized that I was being affected by the media around these dogs. In reality they are naturally very docile and even tempered.  Summary: We worked on our mask and prepared to present. Reflection: I enjoy working on the mask under the new lens of family tradition.