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: After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

 Prompt Response: Based on the first chapter that we read I truly believed that Chris McCandless understood the risk that he was taking.Chris McCandless is a educated man who went to Emory. In the first chapter when the man offered him food he decllined. This shows how he is knowingly rejecting help and that anyone with a education would understand that he is offering because it is so challenging. Also Alex states that he does not care about government rules when it comes to him having no hunter license which shows his desire to live abnormally even if he is at risk with only a small rifle. It shows he was there for the journey and the unpredictable series of events.  Summary: During the class period we started reading the book,"Into the Wild" as a class. We read the first chatper as well as talked about some context beforehand. We dicussed the differences between hitch hiking and other forms of hiking. We also talked about what each of us would bring while hiking and whether...
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Describe how you spent your time, any activities, traditions, travel, hobbies, or moments that stood out to you. You may also discuss something new you tried, something you learned, or how the break helped you reset before returning to school. Keep your response appropriate for a school setting and focus on experiences you are comfortable sharing publicly

 Prompt Response: While on break I mostly rested by staying in the house. I also worked on the break and hanged out with friend. I went over to hang out with friends to play basketball and play group games. During break I got ahead in summer applications for programs and cleaned.  Summary: During the class period we read a poem by Maya Angelou for black history month. After that we got a sheet with a metaphor and simile side. We as a group at our tables had to identify each. Then we explained what each one meant. At the end as a class we went over our answers and had a open discussed.  Reflection: The poem was interesting to read. The video of her was also interesting learning that Maya Angelou was a dance and worked operating a bus. The poem showed that she was not afraid to express herself. 
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After viewing your classmates’ digital posters and reading the feedback comments left on your work, what new ideas or perspectives did you gain about your poster? Reflect on how the feedback influenced the way you think about your creative choices and describe what you learned about the creative process while designing and presenting your poster.

 Prompt Response: The comments on my poster were very positive. Most of them commented on my creativity as well as my formatting which was different. Many of the comments thought that it was colorful and appealing. I feel confident in my creative choices after seeing the comments. I learned to trust myself in the process of trying to be creative.  Summary: During the class period we watched the news. The topics were on A.I. in schools specifically college. They covered the issues the come with it and showed the difficulty for university leaders to find a balance. We then answered questions based on the news we watched. After that the class looked at each others posters and commented positive things on each one.  Reflection: Watching the news was very interesting. For the most part I agreed with the students attending college. However, I do think that before we can decide on using A.I. for a study tool we should find a sustainable way to power the platform without using wa...
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Today you created similes and metaphors that reflect your struggles, growth, and resilience. In a well-developed paragraph, reflect on the process. What did you learn about yourself while writing your figurative language?

 Prompt Response: In order to create the examples you had to reflect on your life and feelings. Most of the topics had to do with situations with interacting with yourself and the world around you. It was hard as we did not have to overthink with the examples and it can be something more common. While writing my figurative language I learned that I tend to overthink my examples and wonder if they are not good enough creative wise. I tried to make sure they were more creative so I can represent them better when we do a presentation.  Summary: During the class time we wrote multiple similes and metaphors on various topics. The topics were centered around oneself and what one has gone through. The topics required deep thought in created the the rhetorical devices. We reviewed our metaphors and simile's in our groups to make sure they were good.  Reflection: The process was fun. I could think deeply about these. The examples were hard sometimes to come up with as some did not...
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Reflect on the simile and metaphor worksheet. Which topic challenged you the most when creating your figurative language, and why? In your response, explain what made that topic difficult and how you worked through the challenge (or what you might do differently next time).

 Prompt Response: The topic that was most challenging was "Doubt or Criticism". The reason for this is because its hard trying to compare my thought process with doubt since it varies on how doubt creeps in. This also applies with how I take criticism. I worked through the challenged by seeing if there's any common situations that can compare to what I feel when I face doubt or criticism. I ended up choosing to associate it with my success and how it will go.  Summary: During the class period we created a presentation for our 6 metaphors and simile's. On the board each example had to be present and with explanations. As well as visuals for each example for better understanding of the rhetorical device. We went over what was needed and the rubric as a class.  Reflection: During the process of creating the presentation, I enjoyed the creative aspect of it. The process was enjoyable seeing what images I can use to visually show my metaphors and simile. The presentation w...
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If you had to describe how you show love using only three objects (for example: a playlist, a hoodie, a late-night snack, a long text message, etc.), what would you choose and why? Explain what each object represents and how it connects to your personality.

 Prompt Response: If I had to pick 3 objects to show how I love it would be headphones, food, and handwritten cards. The headphones would represent my love for music and how I want to share that with others as it can express what I feel. Food is something I would share to show my love as food brings people together with many cultures. Lastly handwritten cards as I am a sentimental person and sharing cards is something to keep.  Summary: absent  Reflection: absent 
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Now that you have completed the rhetorical analysis essay, reflect on your growth. Explain how this experience impacted your confidence as a writer and whether you feel prepared to continue analyzing complex speeches and texts in American Literature. Support your reflection with specific references to the writing process.

 Prompt Response: absent  Summary: absent  Reflection: absent 
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