Prompt: In “We Real Cool,” the speakers make choices that seem exciting, bold, and rebellious, even though those choices lead to consequences. Write about a moment in your own life when you followed what looked cool or fun, only to realize afterwards that it wasn’t the smart or responsible path. What influenced your decision, and how did your perspective change later?

Prompt Response: When I first got my license, I thought it would be "cool" to drive my friends around, even though I didn't have my six months. With the windows down and my friends screaming to loud music, it led me to get distracted easily. Even though nothing happened, something could have. As an inexperienced driver, it was very inconsiderate and dangerous to put myself, my friends, and other cars on the road in that position. Thinking about the consequences and the risk of getting into trouble made me second-guess my decision. After that day, I decided to follow the rules and only drive my immediate family until my sixth months of having my license.

Summary: In class, we read the poem "We Real Cool." We then made a circle chart analyzing each line of the poem.

Reflection: I really liked this activity because it really made me have to think and dive into the deeper meanings of the poem.

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