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Prompt: As we approach the end of the course, reflect on the texts, discussions, and concepts explored in Multicultural Literature. What is one significant lesson about culture or identity that has stood out to you? Explain why this lesson is meaningful and analyze how it connects to your own experiences or perspective. Prompt Response:  I think that learning about different types of stereotypes was pretty interesting. I think it is crazy that every type of person in the world has a stereotype. I also think that it is interesting that food and culture tie together to create a person. I think it is interesting that people eat each other's food cultures, but then still judge those people from where they came from.  Summary: I enjoyed learning about all the different cultures and perspectives in the world. Reflection:  I am very excited to graduate and go to Georgia Southern.

Prompt: After viewing your classmates’ presentations, which cultural group did you find most interesting? Explain why. Then, reflect on how this presentation changed or deepened your understanding of that culture. Prompt Response:  I found the white men in the south one to be the most interesting because I never really have seen people speak out against stereotypes for white people in general. I feel like most times I hear stereotypes against other races that are not white. It did not really change much for me, but it was just surprising overall to hear it. Summary: I am glad that was our last presentation and I am excited for the end of the year Reflection:  I hope to finish my class with an A. I know I will.

Prompt:  Which factor plays a greater role in shaping your future career choice: your genuine interest and passion for the field, or the financial benefits and stability it can provide? In your response, explain which one you prioritize and why, and consider how this decision might impact your long-term happiness, motivation, and overall quality of life. Prompt Response:  I think that if I really love the job that I do then I can easily get higher up into the business and make really good money. Right now I am focused on what I want to do that will give me money to be successful. But I am not focused on money with my job. I I wanted money I would be a lawyer, but I know that kind of job would drain me. Summary:I enjoyed class today and It was interesting seeing the different amounts of jobs in different cities.  Reflection:  I cannot believe there is only 10 school days left.

Prompt:  What is the most exciting thing about graduating high school for you personally? In your response, explain what you are looking forward to most after graduation (college, career, independence, travel, etc.) and why it matters to you. Prompt Response:  I think getting out of a repetitive cycle is the most exciting thing. I have always had issues with waking up early and going to the same classes everyday. It makes me depressed and I have never enjoyed school. I am excited to also be away from home and to be in a new setting. It is exciting but also scary. Summary:I enjoyed the ted talk and I thought it was very interesting Reflection:  I am so happy it is Friday and I cannot wait for the weekend. 

Prompt: Clothing is often tied to identity and culture. Describe an outfit or style you like that may not fit what others expect from you. How have people responded, and what does this reveal about stereotypes in society? Prompt Response:  If I were to wear long shorts with a wife beater then I think people would probably judge and think I am weird. They would probably think that there is something wrong with me. Summary: I am enjoying class and I enjoyed creating the slides about stereotypes. Reflection:  I am so glad it is almost Friday. 

Prompt:  Think about a film that represents your culture (or a culture you identify with) in a positive and meaningful way.  Explain how the film represents the culture and why this portrayal matters. Be sure to include specific examples from the film. Prompt Response:  I think Stranger Things could represent my culture in a way. When I was growing up I used to ride around on bikes everywhere and go to North lake Mall. In stranger things, when Mike and all of his friends are young they ride around on bikes and go to malls and parks and things like that. I always loved a simple outgoing as a child. Summary: I enjoyed today's class today and I am basically finished with my part of the project, I did all of the Euphoria information. I think that Everest is going to do most of the talking since me and Jonathan are doing most of the work.  Reflection:  I am trying to enjoy my last few days of high school instead of missing them. 

Prompt: The short film  Born With It  shows how stereotypes can shape the way people see others and even how individuals see themselves. Reflect on the main character’s experience and explain how stereotypes impacted his identity and sense of belonging. Then, connect this to a broader idea: how can stereotypes influence the way a culture or group is understood by others? Use specific examples from the film to support your response. Prompt Response:  In daily life people see each other and have ideas that form in their head. Some ideas can be stereotypes and others can be that a person is well dressed. Either way, these both come from how someone grew up and what the world around them is telling them. When stereotypes are brought to light and taken serious to a certain race, it can destroy someones confidence and make them dislike themselves. When certain races are put into certain groups, it makes it hard to see them in a different way. But it is up to us to change the wa...

Prompt: Cities can also be an important part of a person’s cultural identity, shaping their values, experiences, and way of life. Think of a movie or TV show that changed the way you see a specific city. How was that city and its culture portrayed, and did it present a full picture or a “single story”? Explain how this portrayal could influence how people view those who live there. Prompt Response:  I have been watching the show suits for a while now, and It has made me feel like New York is a very lawyer centered place. The whole show is about this group of lawyers that own the "best" law firm in the city. Although they think they are the best, there is also many more law firms throughout the city. When I visited New York It was hard to spot the differences between buildings and it did not really feel like a big law city. Summary: I enjoyed getting into groups today and figuring out what movies to look into for our project Reflection:  I am very happy it's Friday and I h...

Prompt: Why do you think filmmakers continue to use stereotypes, even when they can be harmful or inaccurate? Explain one reason discussed in class and give your opinion on whether this justifies their use. Prompt Response:  I believe that some film makers keep using  stereotypes because it is what people are used to. I think filmmakers believe it is what the audience thinks is funny or want to see. I believe that if some stereotypes are used for comedic reasons, showing them in a wrong way to show people how crazy they are that it is a good thing. But people should not be making films based on them thinking that stereotypes are actually the everyday person.  Summary:I was not in class, but I got the common lit completed. Reflection:  I am looking forward to Friday. 

Prompt: Think about the most stereotypical film you have ever seen. This could be a movie that represents a specific culture, race, gender, or group in an oversimplified or unrealistic way. In your response, explain what film you are referring to, what stereotypes were present in the film, and how those stereotypes shaped your understanding of that group at the time Prompt Response:  I guess mean girls could be considered a stereotypical movie. It shows the "mean" girls which are white and "pretty" and then the nerds who are "fat" or not pretty or whatever they think is not cool. I watched it when I knew the difference from what people should act and how they shouldn't. But if a little kid watched this I could see how they would think in order to be cool or pretty that they would need to be mean. Summary: I enjoyed todays class and I am glad we are watching films. Reflection:  I am so excited to graduate.

Prompt:  Hair can be a powerful way people express who they are and where they come from. Think about your own hair, your style, texture, or how you choose to wear it. How does your hair connect to your culture or your identity? Describe a moment when your hair made you feel proud, uncomfortable, or misunderstood, and explain why. Prompt Response:  Even though I am white, My hair has a lot of different textures to it. When I wash it and let it dry down it looks pretty straight with a little bit of wave. But if I put curl cream in my hair and scrunch my hair becomes curly. I am not sure why that is, maybe from my middle eastern or Italian background. I feel very proud of my hair when the curls come out super good. I feel super clean and put together. Summary:I enjoyed our short film. I think it was put together super well. Reflection:  I can not believe I only have 5 weeks left of school.

Prompt: Throughout your classmates' presentations, you were exposed to a variety of cultural foods and traditions. How did these presentations shape your understanding of different cultures? Share your opinion on what stood out most. Prompt Response:  I think its very cool to see everyone's backgrounds and traditions. Everyone has different backgrounds and food and none of them are "not normal". I think all foods are great and I hope to try all kinds of different foods. Summary: I really enjoyed class and how everything went. Reflection:  I hope that everyone has a good springbreak

Today, we explored how food connects to identity, culture, and belonging across the TED Talk,  Fish Cheeks , and the Mississippi Delta film. How does food help individuals understand who they are, especially when they feel caught between cultures or judged by others? In your response, be sure to include at least one example from at least (TED Talk,  Fish Cheeks , or the Mississippi Delta film) to support your thinking. Prompt Response:  Food helps us to remember our traditions and cultural. Without food we don't have a smell, taste, and texture to remember for ourselves of how were all different. Instead of missing your cultural you can bring it with you in a bag. Its nice to remember traditions through food, instead of having to travel or worry about forgetting your traditions. Summary: I enjoyed how we did not just read today, but that we also watched two different videos. It kept me engaged and I enjoyed listening and learning. Reflection:  I hope spring break com...

Prompt:  Why is the choice to serve leftover Chinese food significant in  “Lunch” ? How could the author have made a more culturally meaningful choice for her grandmother? Use the text to support your answer. Then reflect on a time when you realized you could have done something more meaningful for someone else. Prompt Response:  Its significant because its showing care over her traditions and how her cultural works. Sometimes I will grab water for my friends before they ask because since I wanted water I have to think about how they want water to. Its the little things of noticing and thinking before doing something. Summary: I was absent but reading this I understand what "Lunch" was about Reflection:  I am enjoying how deep were are diving into cultural and food.

Prompt: Write about a time when you realized that your perception of a particular food was based on a stereotype. Explain what the food was, what you originally believed about it, and where that belief came from. Then describe how your perspective changed after experiencing or learning more about the food. Be sure to include specific details about the moment your thinking shifted and what you learned from that experience. Prompt Response:  I had a stereotype against sushi once because I believed that it was just raw fish and gross. My friend told me about the California roll and I realized I was wrong. It was fresh and really good. My perspective changed after that bite. I realized that judging food based on stereotypes can cause me to miss out on tasty things. Now I am more open to try new things. Summary: I am always thinking about new foods to try and I usually do. Sushi was just one that was a little harder for me to try. I still hate seafood though. Reflection:  I am very...

Prompt: How does the New Orleans episode of  Street Food: USA  show that food represents more than just something people eat? Explain how at least one food from the episode reflects culture, identity, or community. Prompt Response: Yakemin represents people coming together and forming a community. It is a meal that people have made for years and represents culture. It is also a way of people showing themselves to other people. It forms bonds and friendships. Summary: I really enjoyed watching the Netflix show and it showed how many different foods there are that bring people together. I am sure there are plenty of other foods that represent culture and community as well.   R eflection:  I feel like I still do not really have a food that represents my ethnicity. I grew up eating different cultures food and I love that I did. I think American cultured food is not as good as others. I definitely love hamburgers and french fries though. 

Prompt:  Food is often tied to memory and emotion. Describe a meaningful memory connected to a meal or dish. Analyze how that experience shaped your understanding of family, culture, or belonging. Prompt Response:  My family does not really stay in the lines of culture. My dad honestly likes other cultures food more than our own. It was kinda hard to make my cultural food traditions poster because of this. I personally love all foods and I will try a lot of different things. Summary: I can not believe there are only 7 school days till Spring break. I am super excited for that and for prom. Reflection:  I enjoyed diving deeper into food and the traditions that I have.

Prompt: How did the writing process (brainstorming, drafting, revising, proofreading, and finalizing) shape the strength of the final essay, and what was learned about your personal strengths and areas for growth as a writer? Prompt Response: It made it much easier to organize my thoughts and when I read over what I already wrote on the paper I could adjust things that I thought needed fixing and make a better judgement over what I wrote. I figured out that I am actually good at essays and my brain flows pretty well with them.  Summary: I am glad the essay is over and I think I did well. Reflection:  I hope that I get a 100 :)

Prompt: Why is drafting an essential step in the writing process rather than going straight to a final version? Use your own experience from this essay to explain how drafting improved (or revealed weaknesses in) your thinking. Prompt Response:  At first before drafting I felt nervous as to where to start. But now I feel very content and not stressed about my essay. I feel like writing it down made me realize that I am a good writer and that I have almost half of my essay done. I think I will do much better now. I also think that being able to organize my thoughts reassures me to make changes if needed. Summary: I am enjoying how we are given time to really think about our essays and how to make sure they are perfect. Reflection: I think I forgot to talk about the stranger things play I went to last weekend on my last post. I really enjoyed the show and it was much better than I thought it would be. I am super glad I went but I am glad I will be home this weekend.

Prompt: Reflect on your writing process for essays. Which part of writing an essay do you struggle with the most (for example: developing a thesis, organizing ideas, finding strong evidence, writing introductions, or explaining your analysis)? Which parts of essay writing do you feel most confident about? Explain why you feel strong in those areas and what specifically makes the challenging part difficult for you. Include at least one goal for how you plan to improve your essay writing skills.  Prompt Response:  I really enjoy creating body paragraphs because I am really good at on the spot writing. Last year I did super good on my essays so I hope I will do well on this one. I think that I just have a hard time putting all my thoughts together.  Summary: I am excited for this weekend, I was in New York last weekend, but I want to go home. Reflection:  I am nervous for my essay but think I will do good.