Michael's English blog

 Prompt: My life would be described by  "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost , but with way more stress and less scenery. It’s about being stuck at a crossroads where I have to choose between what everyone else wants for me and what I actually want to do. The poem would focus on the annoying reality that every choice feels like a "forever" decision, even when I’m just trying to make it to the weekend. Summary: today we took notes on a rhetorical analysis Reflection: I learned what a rhetorical analysis is.

 Prompt: When I’m in a bad mood, I usually try to distract myself by putting on my headphones and listening to my favorite music. Sometimes I’ll go for a walk or just play a video games for a bit to stop thinking about whatever is bothering me. Taking a break and getting some space usually helps me reset and feel more like myself again. Reflection: Today we did a news ELA assignment. Summary: I improved my skills of analyzing documents.

 Prompt: My creative is random. in Art class  I am most proud of a portrait I created of the grateful dead skeleton, where I used high-contrast stippling to capture the weathered bones. Stippling involves sketching a light pencil outline and then meticulously building depth by varying the density of thousands of tiny ink dots. This project taught me that patience is a creative tool in itself, as the slow buildup of dots eventually transformed a flat page into a realistic, three-dimensional tribute. Summary: Today in class we worked on vocab words. Reflection: I learned many new words.

 Prompt: I think antithesis is the coolest because it uses a balanced rhythm to make a point really stick in your head. It’s effective because it puts two opposite ideas right next to each other, which makes the choice between them seem super obvious. Summary: Today we took a rhetorical devices test. Reflection: I got to show what rhetorical devices I have learned over the last couple of weeks.

 Prompt: One word that resonates with me is gibberish because it describes exactly how I felt during french class. I sit there totally lost while the teacher’s fast talking sounded like a confusing, jumbled mess of random noises. I realize that even the most confusing gibberish can eventually make sense if you just keep practicing. Summary: We did vocab today Reflection: I learned new vocab words

 Prompt: I've been so burnt out that I started getting annoyed all the time, which is totally not like me . It was very uncomfortable and made me feel bad about how i was treating others. Summary: We analyzed rhetorical devices over the MLK speech. Reflection: I learned how to use new devices.

 Prompt: I'd probably choose a cabin in the mountains when it's super snowy and quiet outside. It feels peaceful because everything is just still and I don't have to worry about any drama or school stuff. Summary: We went over more rhetorical devices. Reflection: I learned new rhetorical devices.

 Prompt: I once had to rely on a partner for a presentation who forgot to do part of a presentation, leaving me to scramble and do their part alone. It felt frustrating and made me feel wary of the next time i work with them. Summary: Today we went over more rhetorical devices. Reflection: I learned new rhetorical devices.

 prompt: I took a short break after experiencing burnout and losing focus from constant pressure. Stepping away allowed me to reflect, reset my priorities, and rebuild healthier habits. When I returned, I felt more motivated, focused, and better equipped to handle challenges. summary: we learned how to do rhetorical devices reflection: i learned how to do new rhetorical devices

 Prompt:  Hyperbole : Today’s lesson was so long, it felt like it lasted a thousand years. Understatement : We covered a few topics today. Litotes : The lesson wasn’t exactly boring. Summary: Today we went over different Rhetorical Devices. Reflection: I learned how to do three new rhetorical devices in my writing.

 Prompt: Over my Holiday Break, I relaxed, spent time with family and friends, and took a break from school to recharge. This year, I want to improve my ACT score. I also want to improve my grades because they are important for my future goals. Lastly, I want to improve my guitar skills. Summary: Today we worked on a writable assignment. Reflection: Today I improved my writing ability.