Test 1

Prompt Response:  My most unforgettable meal was when my cousins came down for Thanksgiving when I was 12. We had a kids' table and an adult table, so we could all freely be kids without being told to act right. Even tho it was a long time ago, I still think about it as my favorite meal because my cousins moved away, so it was the last Thanksgiving I remember having with them. That Thanksgiving me my cousins and I spent the day playing football games moss and playing games without being distracted by phones. Plus, the meal was amazing. That was the year my dad decided to also make the best wings I've ever had.  Summary: In class today, we took a group test on the short story we read this week. Reflection:  I learned that taking group tests is much easier than taking one individually.

Prompt Response:  A time when I had to look out for myself was when I wasn't prepared was when I had a super hard physics test I completely forgot about. I panicked and started texting everyone if it was hard, and unfortunately, it was not only hard, but it was 50 questions hard. At that point, I knew I was going to fail, so I decided to look at my options. I then called my mom and begged her to check me out because I knew there was no way I was passing that test, and at least if I got checked out, I could go home and study and take it during sail. Luckily, I was able to convince my mom, and I retook the test in school that week, and I still didn't do good, but I definitely did better than what I would have done if I had taken the test on the day everyone else did. Summary: In class today, we completed the short story " The Life You Save May Be Your Own."  We then continued answering the written questions. Reflection:  I practiced and got better at deciphering stories...

Prompt Response:  A time when I had an interaction with a homeless person was when I was going to Chick-fil-A with my family. We saw a homeless family, a man and a wife, with a little boy and a girl not much younger than my brother and me at that time. Seeing this, we bought them food along with many other families that drove by them. This was so sad to see because it made me realize how fortunate I am to know that I will never have to worry about not having food on my plate and a place to sleep. After this interaction, even at a young age, it changed my perspective on how I can't just say I'm thankful, but I must act the part as well. I planned to accomplish this by not complaining and by showing my appreciation more frequently to my parents. Summary: In class today, we started reading a short story about a homeless man. We would answer questions after each paragraph. Reflection:  The reading reminded me that homeless people are typically normal individuals who have just happ...

Prompt Response:  I am thankful for my parents. I know that is a cliché thing to say, but it's true. My parents flipped their whole world upside down for my brother and me, and no matter how hard I try, nothing could ever fully return the favor. They both work 9-to-5 jobs that require their full attention, especially my mom, who has to schedule work off months in advance just to possibly get the day off, depending on the occasion. They also pay for my food, gas, car, clothing, extra circiulars, and much more. I try my hardest to show my appreciation, but I could always do more. For example, I could help out around the house without being asked, offer to make dinner occasionally, and listen the first time I'm asked to do something. On top of all of that, they also let me go out during the week and on the weekend with my friends as long as I keep up with all my work and chores. They're my favorite people, I love them so much, and I will continue to show them that. Summary:  I...

Prompt Response:  A news story I heard that was very shocking to me, along with many others, was about the lady who threw newborn puppies in a dumpster. The evil lady tossed the puppies in the dumpster to get rid of them as quick as possible without a care in the world if they died. She was soon outed for this villainous act, not much longer after. People were very surprised someone would do such a thing with no remorse whatsoever. It made me very sad, but fortunately, none of the puppies died. A kind stranger came across the puppies, saving them all.  Summary:  In class today, we read through the rest of the short story. In our groups, we each selected a character and completed a worksheet about them. Reflection:  I learned the difference between direct and indirect characterization.  

  Prompt Response:  A girl I was good friends with transferred to Lakeside this school year from Saint Pius X. She is a sophomore, but I played volleyball with her, so I got to know her and ended up really enjoying her presence and thought she was very nice. I then came to find out that she left Pius because she didn't have friends. Which seems sad, but it was fully her doing. Last school year, when she was a freshman, she made a fake Instagram account to cyberbully one of her friends! This caused her friend to become severely depressed; soon later my "friend" was exposed, leaving her with zero friends, rightfully so. I was very surprised to hear this. She was such a nice girl, so this really changed how I saw her. Ever since hearing this, not rumor but confirmed truth, I've seen her differently. Summary:  In class today, we took a quiz with our groups on "A Rose For Emily". On the quiz, you had to get a 100% or it was an automatic 0%. Reflection:  I learned...

Prompt Response:  A place that holds memories for me is my church, Shallowford Prespraterian. I have been a part of the youth and choir at my church for going on 5 years. This past 5 years, I've not only seen my friends change but myself as well. I've seen how my friendships with people have either grown stronger or weaker, and how I've grown as a person in general. My church goes on 3 week long trips together a summer so I really get to bond with the people I have met through Shallowford and sometimes forget we were all just middle schoolers at a point. Iv'e not only noticed, but i'm also constantly told how i've changed through out thpes 5 years, from being a shy, introverted Chatholic school girl to who I am today. Today i'm an outoging, extroverted, teen who's constantly making new friends, which I used to struggle with heavly before coming to Shallowford. Shallwford has trully shapped me as a person and holds so many memeories of who I was and who I...

  Prompt:  Growing up, I wasn't allowed to have a phone till the 8th grade. I hated this. All of my friends had phones, social media, games, anything and everything. All I had was my iPad. I might have majorly disliked this then, but now looking back, I agree with my parents on it. No kid younger than 13 actually needs a phone. There are many alternatives, such as a flip phone, Apple Watch, and iPad. Not having a phone helped me build character, let me get outside, and enjoy my youth. Sometimes today, I still wish I didn't have my phone. I feel that my phone limits opportunities to form connections with people. So at the end of the day, I'm glad my parents made the decision to give me a phone in 8th grade. Summary:  In class today, we reviewed a new poem and got our seats changed, sadly. Reflection:  I learned new definitions of words because I am the person who defines vocabulary in the poem for my group.

  Prompt Response:  When it comes to discipline, my mom is the strictest. Her favorite form of discipline is taking away my phone, which she very much enjoys. I get my phone taken a lot. I get it taken over, stupid things like being on my phone straight away as I get home. This form a punishment makes me mad because my parents tend to blame all my actions on my phone, when in reality it has nothing to do with that. This form of punishment is constant, so it shapes my behavior, it makes me have more of an attitude, which my parents don't love.  Summary:  In class today, we took notes on the process of elimination. We then took a group quiz on the poem we read in class yesterday. Reflection:  I learned to take my quizzes more slowly, because I sped through the quiz and got a 53%.

  Prompt Response:  The word that I recognized was "Incantation". Incantation is the use of magical spells that produce an effect. I heard this word in a movie once, and I was very confused. The word was used when talking about witches. The context of it talking about witches helped me understand the word and let me infer what it meant.  Summary:  In class today, we reviewed our new vocabulary and completed two practice exercises for the vocabulary. Reflection:  I learned the definitions of words I had heard before but never really understood until now.

Prompt Response:   Words profoundly influence our ability to analyze and articulate ideas, and learning the precise distinction between "affect," a verb, and "effect," typically a noun, dramatically strengthened my writing and interpretation skills. Before understanding the difference, I often used "effect" incorrectly as a verb, resulting in vague or grammatically clumsy sentences. Noting that "affect" means to influence the action, while "effect" means the result or consequence, gave me a critical tool. This allowed me to clearly articulate the difference between an author's action and the reader's reaction. For example, I could analyze how a writer's affecting use of imagery creates an emotional effect on the reader, moving my analysis from simple observations to precise ones. Summary: In class today we wrote down our new vocab words and their deffinitions. We then practiced using the words thorugh 3 vocab excercises. Ref...

Prompt Response:  A time when I stopped in my tracks to appreciate nature was at Glacier National Park. I was driving with my family and we saw the most stunning view. We stopped our car immediately, got out, and took in the once in a life time view. This moment made me realize there is so much more to the world than just where we live. It made me want to explore the world more. This view pushed me to want to work harder so I don't have to live in the same place forever. Summary: In class, we worked on our one-pager. Reflection:  I annotated and gained an understanding of the poem "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost.