Dion's English Blog

Prompt: Today, you had the opportunity to express yourself through poetry. Reflect on your creative writing process. What did you find most enjoyable or challenging about turning your thoughts into a poem? Did this assignment change the way you think about poetry or creative writing? Explain your experience.  Prompt Response:  today as I was writing my poemI didn’t have much time to reflect off of it cause I was busy on trying to write it cause I’m not sure how to write a poem so it was more stressful than enjoyable and I’m not sure I’ve figured out the fun or creativity of writing a poem yet Summary:today in class, we started to write our own poem Reflection:  I realize a poem is way more difficult than I think but it could be easier than I’m making it. I just don’t know how yet..  

Prompt:  Talk about a time when you had to write a poem, whether it was for an assignment, event, or special occasion. What was the writing process like for you, and were you proud of the finished product? Prompt Response:  I don’t have a time where I wrote a poem, but I think a poem is very similar to an essay so-when I write my essay, the process of it is very long and difficult because I take time to figure out what I want to say, but a poem is meant to have more heart and deep wording to it so I think the process would be a little more trickier then a essay. Summary:   Today in class, we read and discussed the poem “ Constantly Risking Absurdity” By Lawrence Ferlinghet. We also had a worksheet to fill out about it. Reflection:  The poem  Constantly Risking Absurdity, made me think  about how difficult it can be to write a poem and how focus you have to be, like a acrobat doing tricks.

​Prompt:  In "The Rockpile", John and Roy do not always receive the same treatment from the adults in their famil y.  Have you ever felt that you or someone else in your family was treated differently from everyone else?  What caused the difference, and do you think it was fair? Explain. Prompt response : no I have never felt that me or someone else in my family was treated differently, but I do think that reasons like being the youngest sibling to the oldest or the most successful sibling could cause the difference no, I do not think it is fair because whether they are not your kid or they are your kid, they should be treated equally either way. Summary: today in class, we continue to discuss questions about the story “ The rock pile”. Reflection: this story has made me realize how difficult family could be and how easy it is to make one feel left out.

Prompt:   In “The Rockpile,” the children know that the rockpile is dangerous and that they are supposed to stay away from it, but curiosity still draws them toward it. Think about a time when  curiosity or temptation caused you to ignore a warning or rule . What happened, and what did you learn from the experience? Prompt Response:  One time, my friend warned me not to touch something because it could break, but I was curious and touched it anyway. I accidentally knocked it over and had to clean up the mess. I felt embarrassed because I knew I should have listened. I learned that sometimes curiosity can get me into trouble, and it is better to listen to warnings. Summary: today in class, we discussed questions about the story “ The rock pile”. Reflection :  I learned that being curious can sometimes lead to mistakes. After ignoring a warning and getting in trouble, I realized that rules are there to protect me. Now, I try to think before I act.

Prompt: Emily struggles with letting go of people throughout her life, and the ending reveals the extreme length she went to in order to keep Homer with her.  Why do you think some people have such a difficult time accepting loss or change? Connect Emily’s actions to your own observations or experiences with people s truggling to let  Prompt response: Some people have a hard time accepting loss or change because they become attached to people and memories. Emily shows this by refusing to let go of Homer. I have seen people struggle with change because they miss how things used to be and are afraid of moving forward. Summary: today in class, we continue to read and discuss “A rose for Emily” by William Faulker Reflection:  people have a hard time letting go because they care deeply about someone and don’t want things to change.

​ Prompt: In Part I of  A Rose for Emily , Emily’s house stands out from the community and reflects both her past and the changes happening around her.  Think about a house, building, or place that holds special memories for you.  What does that place look like, what memories do you connect with it, and what doe's that repensent? Prompt response :  since Emily’s father passed, her house has looked very empty and alone and sad.I at the house with the memories of Emily and her father.The house repensent’s how she is trapped by her memories and refuses to accept change. Summary: Today in class we read and talked about A rose for Emily by William Faulkner. Reflection: Emily’s house reminds me of an old family home filled with memories. It represents holding on to the past and being afraid of change.