Jack's English Blog / 2025-2026

  Prompt Response:  A time I did something out of the norm was a few days ago. I am a creature of habit and need to have certain things get done during the day or I feel discomfort. But a while back that changed one weekend. There were various chores I assigned myself to complete. I needed to vacuum the basement, deep clean my room, and break up the sticks that were in the way of the entrance to the basement. (If I did not clean up the sticks, my band members would have trouble getting to the basement.) That following week I felt very stressed due to school and work. It got to the end of the weekend and nothing was completed due to how tired I was. My parents know me for who I am and were very surprised by this. This is a time I did something out of the norm.  Summary:  We worked on our Heart Assignment. Reflection: I learned that I needed to turn in my heart assignment into Blogger. 

 

  Prompt Response:  A metaphor I would use to describe my own mind is "having a lot on my plate." At the moment I'm juggling school, work, tutoring, music theory lessons, my band, and friends. It can be very stressful and sometimes I want to give up one of the things.  With help, I can figure out how to evenly have time for all of them. I do feel it's a learning adventure for me and I can improve from it.  Summary: We worked on understanding another of Emily Dickinson's poems.  Reflection:  I learned about "Heart! We will forget him!"

  Prompt Response:  An adventure I would like to go on is travelling to Ireland. I've always wanted to go there ever since I was little. I was shown lots about Ireland due to me being Irish by blood by my ancestors. I love the culture, comforting food, and how the land is laid out. There's a possibility it might be my graduation present from my parents. If it is, I'm extremely excited. This is an adventure I would like to go on.  Summary: We worked on understanding Emily Dickinson's poem. Reflection:  I learned about Emily DIckinson's life and career. 

Prompt Response: Something I will never fully understand is how the universe was created. I do understand some of the information, proof we discovered for how the Earth was made, why night, and day happen. I have an odd feeling we will never know but I hope I'm wrong. The wonders of the universe are very interesting and if possible i'd love to know how it was created one day if I get the chance. This is something I will never fully understand.  Summary: We presented our Origin Myth story posters.  Reflection: I learned about my other classmates Origin Myth story posters.

 

  Prompt Response:  Something that I wish I had more of is money. I'm a musician and love buying old gear. My problem is not having enough money for gear I desire. I do work weakly but I don't make enough money to pay for gas, bills, food, and my love for old music gear. This is something I wish I had more of.  Summary: We worked on our Origin Myth story posters.  Reflection:  I learned what is required for making our Origin Myth posters. 

  Prompt Response:  The most creative thing I have ever made is the music for my album coming out. I've been a musician who has been writing ever since I joined the Atlanta music scene. I have been in bands in the past and I plan on continuing. I am in a band currently that is doing pretty well so far (Velvet Edge.) I have started parting in my writing process and have been focusing on my solo album. It will be released very soon.  Summary: We finished up our Origin Myth stories and started our poster.  Reflection:  I learned what is required for making our Origin Myth posters. 

  Prompt Response:  There are many questions I have about existence, purpose, or the world around me. I've always wondered what the purpose of living is. What is our part in this universe? I wonder if we will ever know why all of this has happened and why it's happening. My second question is if there is a higher power in the universe. Is there some type of god or being that is in charge of all of this? I do think there is some type of higher power but i'm not 100% sure who or what it is.  Summary: We worked on our Narative Writing Assignment.  Reflection:  I learned the method to write our Narative Writing Assignment from Mr. Reese. 

  Prompt Response:  There have been many times where I've been in situations that end up with me becoming lost. One of the worst times I was lost was in my sophomore year. I was taking AP World and was struggling due to the amount of information our teaching was giving us. There had been a quiz/test every week and it was hard due to me having a job. I wasn't sure what to do and this situation, so I had to do something out of my comfort zone. For a few months I had to study on the weekends and take a break from hanging out with my friends. It was hard but definitely improved my grade in the class.  Summary: We all presented our Myth projects. Reflection:  I learned what we are doing tomorrow. 

  Prompt Response:  American Literature class has changed me over the past week. One strength is the routine of the work. You come into class every day and start working on whatever assignment that Mr. Reese gives us. Examples are group work, independent, full class, etc. One challenge is keeping up with all these Blog posts every day. I'm not used to doing the same type of work and format every single day but I'm confident I will get used to it.  Summary: We took a Quiz on Myths.  Reflection:  I learned what is needed on a Powerpoint Presentation. 

Prompt Response:  A real-life situation in which jealousy negatively affected a relationship I experienced was through my old friend. At the time in Middle School I was making more and more friends each day. My friend did not like that and started acting strangely around me. I came up with the conclusion that he was extremely jealous of me and my new friends. We sadly stopped talking and that was the end of our long friendship.  Summary: We read The Jealous Father, discussing the theme, and meanings.  Reflection:  I learned the lesson of The Jealous Father. 

  Prompt Response:  A meaningful place in my life that carries a story is my house. I grew up mostly in the current house i'm in and I have achieved a lot in this house. A few years back my basement flooded and made a horrible mud pile. Most things down there got destroyed in the moment. In honor of my house, I decided to clean out the basement completely and turn it into a music jam space. Houses are full of memories and there will always be stories told in them. Summary: We read the Navajo Creation Myth, discussed the theme and meanings.  Reflection:  I learned the theme of "Navajo Creation Myth"

  Prompt Response:  A time I felt connected to nature, like the kinship in Native American myths is when I used to camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Most of the time I would attend all types of different activities like fishing, hiking,  whittling, and exploring. I have vivid memories of my Grandfather helping me catch my first fish and teaching me how to fillet it. Hiking in the mountains makes me feel grounded to the earth below. I will always enjoy nature and will continue to embrace it.  Summary: We took notes on Native American Literature and learned new definitions that have to do with Native American culture.  Reflection:  I learned the definition of a Myth.

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