Elliot English Blog

  Prompt:  If you had to write a poem about your life RIGHT NOW, what would it be about? Explain your answer in at least 4 to 5 sentences.  Response: I would write about the constant events that happen in my life. There are a lot of things that happen in a week for me personally, whether it's chaotic or good. I also think that this plays a big part in who I am. I would use a line like "I don't know what a balanced life feels like" because I feel like there's something always going on. Summary: In class we took notes on rhetorical analysis's. Reflection: I thought about getting more paper to take notes in class.  

  Prompt:  When you are in a mood that you do not like, what are some strategies that you use to change your mood?  Response: When I feel upset, I try to find an activity to distract me. The majority of the time, I play a video game since it's engaging and lets my brain focus on something else. Another thing I like to do is paint because it's time consuming and requires focus. I try not to dwell on what's making me upset because it will only worsen my feelings. Having a distraction can also give me the opportunity to turn an upsetting moment into something productive.  Summary:  We completed a newsELA assignment. Response:  I thought about reading more again.

  Prompt:  Describe your personal approach to creativity. What steps do you follow when you’re working on a project. Tell me about a project you created that you were most proud of.  Response: My view on creativity is that it's the process of bringing ideas to life. When I make art or a project, I like to think about my ideas and then think of the steps I can take to create them. After that, I gather my materials and work on what I want to work on and come up with other ideas as I go. Something that I created that I was proud of was when I made my own lamp shade. I wanted a zebra print lamp shade but it was too expensive online, so instead I painted one myself.  Summary : We completed a vocabulary lesson on Writable. Reflection:  I thought about how often I would use the words we learned. 

Prompt:  After two weeks of studying rhetorical devices, types of rhetoric, and methods for identifying rhetorical techniques, which rhetorical device do you find most effective or compelling, and why? Response: I think that pathos is the most effective rhetorical device. Appealing to someone's emotions can persuade or change how they think easily, regardless if it's logical or not. Emotional factors play a big part in what someone thinks. You can also use a lot of techniques to make a pathos appeal. It also gives the audience a connection with the speaker.  Summary: In class we took the post test. Reflection:  I reflected on what rhetorical device I use the most.

  Prompt:  Choose a vocabulary word that resonates with you personally. Write a blog post explaining why this word is significant to you, including any personal memories or experiences that link you to the word. Response: A vocabulary word that resonates with me personally is "persevere". This word is significant to me because I always manage to persevere in any situation. I keep going during rough moments in life, when I work out, or if there's an unpleasant experience. I think that persevering through life is an important skill to have and it helps you get through stressful situations. One personal memory was when I couldn't be picked up from my friends house because the roads were icy, so I persevered through the cold snowy weather by walking home. Summary: In class we learned more vocabulary words. Reflection: I reflected on powerful phrases to use during the protest being held for signs and chants. 

  Prompt:  Write about a time you didn’t feel like yourself. Response: There was a period of time where I got really sick during Christmas. I had what felt like the flu and because of that my body was really sore and my face was very puffy. I was irritable during this time and I hated how I looked while being sick. During those days I didn't feel like the most pleasant person to be around. I felt much better the day after. Summary: We searched for rhetorical devices and analyzed MLK's speech.  Reflection: I reflected on the current events involving ICE and how it relates to MLK's speech.

  Prompt:  Describe a place where you feel the most at peace and explain why.  Response: I feel the most at peace in my bedroom. My bedroom gives me privacy and a place to relax and recharge my social battery. It is also decorated with the things I love and it boosts my creativity. My two geckos live in my room with me and they also help me relax and cheer me up. It's also a place for entertainment and hobbies, such as art, for me. Summary:  In class we covered three rhetorical devices.  Reflection:  I reflected on how I can use similes by using "so" more in my writing. 

  Prompt:  Reflect on a time when you had to rely on someone else. How did it feel? Response: There was a time I had to rely on my friend to have packages come to her house. I had gifts that I couldn't have delivered at my house. We live close to each other so it's only walking distance to get to her place. It made me feel bad that I couldn't do it myself. Over time, I felt okay about it because she didn't mind at all and there were no issues about it.  Summary:  In class we learned about more rhetorical devices. Reflection:  I wondered how many more kinds of devices there are. 

  Prompt:  What life skills have you learned in high school that will help you live independently after high school? Which skills do you think are essential for your success after high school?  Response: Throughout high school I learned a lot of social and organization skills. I have learned how to collaborate with people better. I've also learned how to meet new people and what kind of people to avoid. High school has also taught me how to stay organized and how to prioritize work. Both of these skills are essential for college and for getting a job. Summary:  We analyzed trump's speech for rhetorical devices.  Reflection:  I wondered how many times reporters use hypophoras. 

  Prompt:  Describe a time when you took a hiatus from something important. What led to the break, and how did it impact you? Response: There was a period of time where I took a hiatus from a project in my photography two class. It was a fairly large project involving classic film cameras. I was having difficulty having my photos shown on the film even with the help of my teacher. I wasted 2 canisters of film and I felt really bad about it. This led me to give up and procrastinate. I didn't end up completing the project and it only effected my grade a little but it also effected what motivation I had to get it done. Summary: We began to learn about rhetorical devices.  Reflection:  I thought about rhetorical vs literary devices. 

  Prompt:  Use a hyperbole, an understatement, and a litotes to describe today's lesson.  Response: The class felt so long, it took eons before it ended. The lesson we learned was a bit enlightening. It wasn't the most boring assignment.  Summary: In class we reviewed rhetorical devices and what a hyperbole, understatement, and a litote is.   Reflection: I reflected on how much I use these devices in daily life.

  Prompt:  In 2–3 well-developed sentences, reflect on how you spent your Holiday Break. Then, identify four personal you would like to achieve this year and briefly explain why each goal is important to you Response: During my holiday break, I spent the majority of the time being sick. I was unfortunately stuck spending the majority of the days trying to recover and get better from being sick. On the bright side, I spent the rest of my break traveling to Maryland, and I rode a plane for the first time. First, this year I want to achieve my personal goal of gaining better spending habits by spending less money and saving more. This goal is important to me because I have a bad habit of spending money too quickly, and I want to save money for more expensive things that I want. To gain this skill, I will set a budget of only spending a maximum of $20 per week. I will also add $15 to my savings every week after getting paid on Sundays in order to save my money for more expens...