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Prompt: Write about a conversation that changed you. Prompt Response:  A conversation that changed me was definitely talking to my birth mom. I have never met her and I talked to her for the first time a few months ago. I have learned that we have so many similarities and her mental health issues have explained a lot of mine. I think it changed me in very good ways because it shows me where I come from and how I act. Summary: Today in class we read more of our book. Reflection:  I am still really enjoying this class and I hope to continue to enjoy it. 

Prompt:  Write about something that you believed as a child. Prompt Response:  As a child I believed in rules and really followed them. I thought why would rules be in place if they are not a good thing. But as I have grew up and learned past rules and how rules have changed and are still changing, I think they are dumb. They were rules that were made to protect women and now they are being reversed. I think that you should do the right thing but that doesn't mean the rules are the right thing. I believe now that I will do what I want to extend no matter the rules. I believe that some rules are worth breaking. Summary: In class today we read more of the book that we have been reading and I think so far it is interesting and a good read. We also filled out a sheet about our dreams. Reflection: In all I think that reading books in English classes can be good if it is interesting and not boring. So far I am actually inclined to read the book we have been reading.

Prompt: Write about a truth you were afraid to accept. Prompt Response:  A truth that I am super scared to accept is death. The one thing that is for sure in everyone's life is death. Everyone and everything living dies on this earth at some point. I do not believe in a god or a heaven/ hell. I really believe that we are just a bunch of organs and that the organs give you a certain amount for time until its to late. I have thought about death a lot this year and how I have really lived one Fourth of my life already. It's a scary feeling but I will have to except It some point in my life.  Summary: In class today we started reading the book, "Fences." We also answered three questions prior to reading. Reflection:  I like that we are reading and doing a play now, but It is a little uncomfortable to see the very explicit words. I'm trying to be comfortable with maybe reading but I am not sure. 

Prompt:  Write about a time when you were judged unfairly. Prompt Response:  When I used to go to church I did not wear the "proper" clothing. I usually would want to wear a skirt and top because that was the "most least respectable" thing I could wear. I would have preferred to wear baggy jeans with a loose top, but that was not "acceptable to my mom." I think that if church is supposed to be an accepting place that I should be allowed to wear what I want without being judged. This is another reason why I am not sure if I believe in Christianity or not. I want to believe in something but there are a lot of things that I am super unsure about.  Summary: In class today I answered common lit questions and did my blog post.  Reflection:  I like the common lits and I think the stories are interesting. Usually I hate reading, but if it is something that I find interesting, than I do not mind it. 

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:  I really liked Everest's. I liked how him and other people were not scared to talk about their personal issues they have had. He was super open about being emotional, which in our society can be frowned upon. I think it made him really brave to get up in front of people and say how he genuinely was. I think the information about his dad was interesting. It made me want to learn more about how he was raised and what type of family is dad came from. I also liked how he talked about coming home to an empty house. My parents are also gone a lot and my mom travels at least once a month.It was super meaningful because It showed me that you really do not know what people are going through.  Summary: I really enjoyed hearing everyone's different stories and ways of...

Reflect on a time when you discovered a new perspective that completely changed how you viewed a person, group, or place. How did your previous “single story” shape your thoughts or actions? Prompt Response:  My mom has always been a Democrat. She says she is definitely a liberal and my dad and her have had some issues at the beginning of my life. My dad has never been republican but he has not always agreed with my moms views. Me and my dad have always gotten along much more than me and my mom. My mom came from a messed up family and my dad came from an amazing family. Growing up I always believed my mom's beliefs, but I did not realize how extreme she was. I decided to hear my dad's side and my moms. My dad is a middle ground person. He does not want to be on a specific political side and he has beliefs from both sides of the parties. Not until I started listening to what my dad was saying that I realized I liked my dads views more. I like how he is not quick to judge and wan...

It’s Homecoming Week! 🎉 What do you love most about being part of the Lakeside community? How do you show off your school spirit? What is your favorite Homecoming tradition or event? Prompt Response:  I love how there are so many different people. You can be in any class and there is always someone different from you. I think having differences among the classrooms is important so that there are more ideas, thoughts, and opinions. I show off my school spirit by dressing up with the themes, like neon day I wore a neon shirt. I also show school spirit by going to the football games. My favorite Homecoming tradition is the after parties. There is always a theme and it's super fun celebrating with friends.   Summary: I really like homecoming and other dances because it give a nice break in the beginning of the school year. Reflection:  In class we started our presentations but did not finish them.