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: One time I went along with friends doing something just because it seemed fun, even though I knew better. Later, when it caused trouble, I realized trying to look cool wasn’t worth the consequences.

Summary: We read and annotated "We Real Cool" a poem

Reflection: I improved my ability to annotate poems

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