Anna's English Blog

 After viewing my classmates digital posters and reading the feedback comments, the new ideas and perspectives I gained about my poster were how I probably could have designed it a little better, but overall I had good pictures and good similes and metaphors.  today we answered questions about ai and reviewed our posters I learned how to improve my poster and the dangers of ai 

 The topic that challenged me the most was the topic of negative labels. I struggled with this one because from what I could think of, I had never heard anyone call me anything or insult me intentionally to my face. I think anyone who has called me a name has most likely said it behind my back. I worked through this challenge by thinking of a time someone told someone else something about me.  Today we made our posters. I learned how to use adobe express more and use the tools to make a poster. 

 Writing similes and metaphors was a fun process. I had to first read the prompt, then think about a time in my life where I felt a certain way. Then, I had to come up with something to compare my feelings too. This was difficult because I had to think about something equivalent to how I was feeling. Then, when I figured out my comparison, I either made it into a simile or a metaphor.  Today we wrote similes and metaphors I learned how to compare my feelings to random things 

 During the break, I did many things, such as going to rehearsal, visiting my dad, and see my grandmother. during the first half of the week, I had long rehearsal days. After rehearsal, I usually babysat. I also got to visit my grandma because my mom was out of town. I also got to visit my dad and see him because I hadn't seen him in a few weeks. Then, I hungout with my friends.  I was absent 

 If I were to describe how I show love in three objects it would be my guitar, airpods, and a phone. I chose these items because my guitar shows how much I love playing music and playing for other people, my airpods show how much I love listening to music and other peoples music, and my phone shows how I love to communicate to people such as phone calls and texts.  Today I made up my essay I learned how to revise and edit to make my essay good 

 My confidence in writing rhetorical essays has boosted. I think all of the notes and the training has helped me tremendously, and I think I can keep improving from here on out. I feel extremely prepared to keep practicing and analyzing complex texts because I can understand them on a deeper level.  I was absent, 

 My idea of a perfect day spent with someone I care about would be with my best friend. I would probably have us hangout and dress up, take pictures, and go out to eat somewhere nice for fun. Then, we would probably go back and just do what we usually do like play music or chill.  I was absent 

 The best piece of advice my parent has given me was that I didn't know everything yet. This sounds less like advice, but I took it as so because I learned that I need to be patient with myself and allow myself to learn new things.  I was at a field trip this day. 

 The most challenging part of working in a group is most likely either when people don't agree or when someone doesn't do their part. It's hard to get a project done all by yourself with no help because they just don't want to do it. One time an assignment didn't go well was when I was working with someone I didn't like or get along with, which made it hard to agree on what to do. Today we wrote a paragraph for rhetorical anaylsis  I learned how to complete a body paragraph

 The most challenging part of writing an essay is the brainstorming. I have a hard time with thinking of ways to organize my paragraphs as well as get ideas in my head. I usually need examples to help me plan out my essays. Once I see an example, it's easier for me to form ideas.  we wrote a body paragraph  I learned how to write body paragraph for rhetorical analysis

 A real moment in my life that felt like the beginning of a powerful story was when I joined theatre. Ever since freshman year, I had been debating on whether or not I should join, and I never did for 2 years. However, my junior year I finally decided that I should do it. I got with my friend and we both auditioned for the musical. This felt like a turning point in my life because I have never done a sport or anything involved with the school, so this was my first time being included in something big.  Today we wrote commentary for rhetorical analysis.  I learned how to write a body paragraph