Luke English Blog

 Prompt Response: Last year for thanksgiving my family didn't eat a traditional meal. Instead of turkey or ham, we went out and bought a huge brisket. I have to say that I liked this much more than traditional thanksgiving food. I am not a huge fan of turkey or ham, but I love barbeque. In my opinion, we should do this every year from now on. Summary: I was sick on friday. Reflection: I think thanksgiving is more about spending time with family than what you eat.

 Prompt response: One time I realized at the last minute that I completely forgot to submit an assignment that was due at midnight. I rushed to upload it with literally one minute to spare. After that, I felt relieved but also kind of annoyed with myself for almost messing it up. It made me realize I need to pay more attention before things become stressful. Ever since then, I try to double-check my deadlines so life doesn’t get harder than it needs to be. Summary: In class we read the book "The life you save may be your own" and worked in writable. Reflection: I struggle with remembering to turn in assignments on time, because unless they are due soon I procrastinate.

 Prompt Response: One day I saw a homeless man sitting outside a gas station while I was riding with my parents. He wasn’t asking for anything, just staring down at the ground, and it stuck with me. I remember feeling a mix of sadness and guilt because I knew I had so much compared to him. It made me think about how easily someone’s life can change. The moment stayed with me and made me more aware of people who are struggling around me. Summary: In class we worked in writable and finished vocab Reflection: I feel bad when I see homeless people, and wonder what brought them to that point.

 Prompt Response: I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for my family and all the people who love and care for me. For the life I have been given, being very privileged compared to some people. I am thankful for all of the fun experiences I have had. I am thankful to be healthy and able to play sports without issues. Summary: In class we did our vocabulary lesson Reflection: I think its important to remember all of the things to be grateful for, and that I have a good life.

 Prompt Response: Last year, I found out that a classmate I always thought was really confident and popular was actually struggling with serious anxiety and depression. For months, I had assumed their life was easy, full of friends and fun, but knowing the truth completely changed how I saw them. Suddenly, their quiet moments or sudden disappearances made sense. It reshaped my understanding and made me realize that people often hide struggles behind appearances. Like the ending of A Rose for Emily , it reminded me that there’s usually more going on beneath the surface than we realize. Summary: We took a quiz on A Rose for Emily, then watched a short movie. Reflection: This is why it's important to talk to people and understand what they are really going through.

 Prompt response: The craziest news story I ever heard was about a man who robbed a bank and tried to hide by dressing as a delivery driver. He was caught because he left his ID in the getaway van. People I knew were shocked, and some even laughed at how careless he was. It stood out to me because it showed how quickly people can make bad choices. It reveals that humans sometimes act impulsively, even when the risks are huge. Summary: In class, we finished the book and worked on the writable. Reflection: I can't believe how people think to do such stupid stuff like this and expect to get away with it.

 Prompt Response: There’s an old neighborhood basketball court at the end of my street that holds more memories than I can count. When I was younger, it was always crowded with friends, noise, and summer heat. Now it’s usually empty, the cracked pavement and bent rims showing how much time has passed. Walking by it reminds me of how quickly childhood slips away. It reflects the part of me that’s caught between who I used to be and who I’m trying to become. Summary: We started reading the book "A Rose for emily" Reflection: growing older can be scary, seeing things you once knew break down.

 Prompt Response: I knew the word metamorphosis before this class. I learned it plenty of times when learning about butterflies. It means a biological process of transformation. I learned how caterpillars undergo metamorphosis and become butterflies. I like this word and think people can undergo metamorphosis, too. Summary: We wrote down the vocabulary Reflection: People can undergo metamorphosis, too, becoming different people than they were before.

Prompt Response: I remember when I first learned the word “epiphany.” Before that, I understood when a character suddenly realized something important, but I didn’t know the exact term for that moment. Once I learned it, I began noticing how authors use epiphanies to mark turning points in stories. For example, in The Great Gatsby , Nick’s epiphany about the emptiness of wealth helped me understand the novel’s deeper message. Knowing that word made my literary analysis and writing more thoughtful and specific. Summary: In class, we worked on our vocabulary books. Reflection: I like learning new words to use in conversation.