Elliot English Blog

  Prompt:  In the poem, the speaker and his neighbor meet each year to repair a wall. Describe a time when you had to set or respect a boundary with a friend, family member, or classmate. How did it help or hurt your connection with that person? Reflection: There was a time where I had to set a boundary with an ex of mine. There was once a big boundary that he broke of mine so I broke up with him because of it. I think that my boundaries are the top of my priorities when it comes to dating, so it needed to be stated. It broke our relationship, but it was a healthy thing to do. If I continued to stay with that person then it would've only worsened, so it was a good thing.  Summary:  We worked on a CommonLit assignment in class.  Reflection: I reflected on my "Birches" presentation. 

  Prompt:  Both poems by Robert Frost explore the passage of time and life’s changing moments. Write about a time when something in your life changed more quickly than you expected. How does this experience connect to Frost’s idea that “Nothing gold can stay”? Response: When I moved to Atlanta, it was a big change in my life. I had grew up around Atlanta before when I went to my dad's house on weekends, but now I've lived in Atlanta for 5 years now. It was a moment that took a lot of time to get adjusted to. As someone who grew up in the south for most of their life, it was a lot more diverse than I was used to. It was a nice change but it goes to show that nothing good from the past will stay. New memories and moments will form that are worth it.  Summary:  We started to read the poem "The Road Not Taken" and did a worksheet about it. Reflection:  I reflected on the different times I read this poem before in my other literature classes. 

  Prompt:  As we think about our upcoming Vocabulary Monday, tell me what is your favorite word RIGHT NOW? Why is it your favorite word and how often do you use it?  Response: My favorite word currently is "brah". I've been using it frequently around my friends as a joke. I've been using the word because I've been re-watching "Rick and Morty", where they use the word a lot. I think that the word is funny. It's funny to use in a sarcastic manner. To add on, I also find it funny that people unironically say "brah" in a serious setting.  Summary:  In class, we worked on our presentations for the poem "Birches".  Reflection:  I reflected on how I can make an interesting presentation. 

  Prompt:  In “Birches,” Robert Frost celebrates imagination as a way to escape life’s difficulties and reconnect with innocence. The speaker wishes to “get away from earth awhile” but also understands that he must eventually return to reality. Think about the role of imagination in your own life. How does imagination help you cope with challenges, boredom, or stress?  Response: I personally use my imagination through my art and fashion sense. It's something I'm passionate about and it's a relaxing activity for me. Usually it's something I like to think about or do when I'm stressed. Although I love those two things, I reconnect with reality and set my priorities. I know when I need to put my work and needs first vs my wants. Sometimes I like to use my imagination in my work as a balance, but I don't use my imagination all the time.  Summary:  We started to read the poem "Birches", written by Robert Frost, which is about childhood.  Reflection:  I refl...

  Prompt:  After reading “Out, Out—” by Robert Frost, reflect on a time when you faced a dangerous or high-pressure situation that demanded your complete focus. What made the situation risky, and how did your concentration affect the outcome? Response: There was a time where I was climbing abandoned trains with some old friends of mine that was a risky situation for me. My biggest fear is heights, so the moment was pressuring for me. I wanted to join my friends at the top and had to climb a tall ladder in order to meet up with them. I was scared of slipping or falling. Eventually, I pushed through my fear and my determination to be with my friends overcame me. I managed to overcome my fear and get to the top safely. It's something I'm proud of doing because I was able to have fun in the end. Summary:  We started to read a poem called "Out Out", which was about a little boy who sawed his arm off. Reflection:  I wondered if something like that would ever happen to me....

  Prompt:  What did you do over the break? Response: Over the break, I mostly relaxed and didn't do much. Although, I got to celebrate my best friend's birthday with her at her house. We had a sleepover where I got her a gift and we watched a movie. That was fun, but no other plans were made. I was lazy over the break and took the chance to sleep in.  Summary: We started working a comic strip using new vocabulary we learned. Reflection: I wondered how I can improve my art.

  Prompt:  How do  you find time to enjoy your day, even when you have a lot going on? Write about at least three specific things you do to enjoy small moments throughout your day. Response: I like to relax a lot during my free time. One thing I enjoy doing is watching TV, particularly films. I also enjoy playing video games like The Walking Dead game. I also like to paint things like my dresser or lamp shades from time to time. I listen to a lot of music in my time during most of the things I do.  Summary:  We had to finish and revise our final claim and write in our Blog. Reflection:  I reflected on how I can stay organized with assignments.