Jack's English Blog / 2025-2026

  Prompt Response:  A time when I paused to appreciate the beauty of nature is when I go camping. One year I went on a beautiful camping trip. We were surrounded by mountains and trees as far as I could see. I was fishing in a river and just noticed how peaceful It was. No responsibility, worries, etc. I learned to live in the moment and not to stress all the time about the future.  Summary: I learned about the theme of Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening.  Reflection:  We worked on our one pager for the poems we were given. 

  Prompt Response:  A time when I had to respect  a boundary with a friend, family member, or classmate, was between me and my dad. I learned at a very young age that my father is always the authority when it comes to my decisions. That doesn't mean I can't be friendly with my dad and hang out with him. It means I need to respect his wishes and be respectful. This attitude towards my father has brought a very positive relationship between us that will last a lifetime.  Summary: I learned about the theme of the Mending Wall by Robert Frost.  Reflection:  We worked on the Mending Wall on Common Lit. 

  Prompt Response:  A time when something in my life changed more quickly than I expected was when I started high school. It was an entirely different scene than middle school. Earlier date times, harder work, tests more frequently, environment, etc. It was confusing and a little scary at first, but after the first few months I got used to it. This experience connects to Frost's idea that "Nothing gold can stay" because of the new environment from transitioning from middle school to high school.  Summary: I learned the theme for "Nothing Gold Can Stay" Reflection:  We worked on the worksheet for "The Road Not Taken"  

  Prompt Response:  My favorite word right now is "defile." I chose this word due to it making the most sense in a normal conversation. I wouldn't see myself using any of this vocabulary in normal day to day conversation. That is why I chose this word from the vocabulary. This is my favorite word right now.  Summary: We worked on our Birches slides today. Reflection:  I learned about the theme of Birches. 

  Prompt Response:  Imagination helps me cope with challenges, boredom, or stress. My main thing is listening and playing music. It keeps my mind in a calm state where I don't feel like i'm on Earth. As used in class I felt like I was in heaven. Reading books also keep my mind at a good focus and helps me cope with stress. This is how Imagination helps me cope with challenges, boredom, or stress.  Summary: We read Birches by Robert Frost today.  Reflection:  I learned the theme of Birches by Robert Frost. 

  Prompt Response:  A time I faced a dangerous or high-pressure situation that demanded my complete focus was one extremely busy Friday at my job. I was dealing with a lot of food to run with not a lot of support or time. I really had to focus to run through the tickets with being as accurate as possible. My manager was helpful enough to help run some of the plates out as I was reading the orders. This is a time when I faced a dangerous or high-pressure situation that demanded my complete focus.  Summary: We read Out, Out by Robert Frost today. Reflection:  I learned the theme for Out, Out by Robert Frost. 

   Prompt Response:  I enjoyed my Fall break a lot. Most of the time I worked and hung out with friends. We watched football and listened to records for most of the time. Family wise, I went to South Carolina to go to the beach and hangout. We laughed a lot and also listened to a ton of records. That is what I did for my Fall break.  Summary:  We worked on making a comic out of our new vocabulary words.  Reflection:  I got checked out early today. 

  Prompt Response:  I always try to find time to enjoy my day, even when I have a lot going on. First, I'll try to listen to music throughout the day based on my mood. It really helps me calm down and think accurately. Second, I normally read a chapter in a book to work my mind and just to make sure i'm reading something that isn't on a screen every day. Finally, I love having my cup of coffee in the morning before going to school. It's very soothing and helps me wake up before the school day starts. This is how I find time to enjoy my day, even when I have a lot going on.  Summary: We finished our Writable "Ambush" paragraph. Reflection:  I got checked out early today. 

  Prompt Response:  A time when someone's words had a lasting impact on me was when I talked to Dad about what direction I wanted to go in after high school. I haven't always been sure on what I want to do and my Dad always tells me that I shouldn't rush. He tells me that I should always chase my dreams and that if I can't make a profession out of it to make sure I still do it. He encourages that I don't rush into anything super quickly and to take my time to think. This is a time when someone's words had a lasting impact on me.  Summary: We did our Writable "Ambush" assignment today.  Reflection:  I learned what I had to do tomorrow in order to not get behind. 

  Prompt Response:  A moment when I had to step out of my comfort zone was when I started music theory lessons. I've been doing music all of my life and my main instrument is guitar. I completely learned by ear and have mastered the basics and mediocre parts of the guitar. The theory part of music has always challenged me and made me uncomfortable. It's a lot of hard work to learn and memorize what you need to know. This is a moment when I had to step out of my comfort zone.  Summary: We made the claim for the Writable on the story Ambush.   Reflection:  I learned the new vocabulary that I missed yesterday. 

  Prompt Response:  I've never had a dream that felt completely real but I've had a few that had realistic elements. Some of the elements could be family, friends, surroundings. Most of my dreams tend to be either something I desire, sorrow, or fear. I don't normally dream anymore though unless I take medicine when i'm sick. This is a dream that felt real.  Summary: We did the NewELA - Cancel Culture & Vocabulary Lesson 3 assignment today. Reflection:  I was not here today due to a doctors appointment. 

  Prompt Response:  Something I've always been curious about is what happens after death. I choose to believe that there is a higher power and that you are going towards something. I can't decide if there's a paradise, reincarnation, etc. Believing in nothing after death is depressing and I can't find a reason why someone would want to believe that. This is something I've always been curious about.  Summary: We did our Argument paragraph today. Reflection:  I learned how to explain evidence today in class. 

  Prompt Response:  The best gift I have received was two years ago on Christmas day. I was 15 years old continuing my guitar journey and looking for a new guitar to expand my tone. I really wanted a Les Paul with P90 pickups. It had that sweet warm tone that could get really clean while playing lightly then get harsh when playing harder. It felt like a Christmas Story moment, when my Dad had it behind the Christmas tree. I opened it up realizing it was the exact one I tried out at the shop a few weeks back. It was the same description I explained early but it had a gold top finish with a rosewood fret-board. It is one of the most beautiful guitars I've played and is still one of my main guitars to this day.  Summary: Today we worked on the Unpopular Opinion assignment.  Reflection:  I learned about formal and informal language today.