Davyon’s English Blog

  Prompt Response:   Every morning, when I wake up for school or to go out, I gather the clothes I planned to wear and start my routine. However, this process has some challenges. Most mornings, I wake up at 6:55 AM, which is enough time for me to get ready, but it’s difficult to get out of bed because I’m usually very sleepy. When I open my closet to choose my clothes for the day, I often struggle to decide, as I don’t want to wear the same outfits every day. Making this decision at the start of most mornings takes up a significant amount of time. To solve this, I’ve decided to change my routine. Before going to bed each night, I’ll select the clothes I’ll wear the next day and lay them on my chair. This way, my mornings will go more smoothly. Summary: In today's class, we continued and finished reading:   " The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor. Reflection: Reflecting on this, this is a process that I have started about a month ago. And in hindsigh...

  Prompt Response:   My mother, father, and I were driving through Atlanta when we stopped at a red light at an intersection. A homeless man was standing in the middle of the road, but not close enough to the cars to be hit. He approached every car that was near him with his sign in hand, begging for something, though I can’t recall what it was. He soon reached our vehicle and asked my father for something. My father immediately shooed away the man as if he were a stray dog, and the man went on his way. Summary: In today's class, we started a story titled: " The Life You Save May Be Your Own" by Flannery O'Connor. Reflection: Reflecting on that time, I did feel sorry for the homeless man. However, it’s important to remember that everything will eventually return to its rightful place.

  Prompt Response:  I am grateful for my family and the strong bond we share. Despite the ups and downs we’ve faced together, they continue to love me unconditionally. It’s a truly wonderful and blessed feeling. My relationship with my family could be much worse, but it isn’t. I express my deepest gratitude to the Lord for my family and for their unwavering support. Summary: Today in class, we reviewed vocabulary from over lesson three and completed an assignment based on it. Reflection: Reflecting on this, I acknowledge the fact that I can sometimes be ungrateful for what I have. However, I always try to remind myself that things could indeed be worse, and I could have nothing at all.

Prompt Response:  Last summer, I experienced a significant “plot twist” when I received a PlayStation 5. Before acquiring this console, I had a PlayStation 4 that belonged to my father. I used it for content creation and as a way to pass the time. While I longed for something more advanced, I didn’t expect to get it. However, my mother discovered a sale at Brandsmart USA, and the PlayStation 5 was only $300. After discussing the purchase, we went directly to Brandsmart USA, and she bought it for me outright. It was a joyful experience that taught me to set my expectations high and not get discouraged. Summary: In today's class, we took a group pop quiz on the novel "A Rose for Emily." Reflection: Reflecting on this, it’s crucial for us to express our desires. Even if we don’t receive them immediately, what we truly deserve will eventually come our way.

Prompt Response:  The most recent story that has captured my attention on the media is President Trump’s rather inappropriate relationship with Bill Clinton. I stumbled upon this story while watching YouTube, and while it’s not a topic that typically interests me, one thing stood out: the reactions to the information. Everyone I’ve seen or heard reacting to it didn’t question its authenticity; they simply believed it to be true. Even influencers on the Internet started making memes about it. In conclusion, this was a peculiar and intriguing Internet story. Summary: In today's class, we finished reading a rose for Emily and watched a short film based on the novel. Reflection: Reflecting on our actions, it’s crucial to always do the right thing and exercise common sense. Some of the things we might be remembered for will live on with us forever.

Prompt Response:  A place that holds deep positive memories for me is the very first place I grew up. When I was a baby up until the age of six, I grew up in a nice neighborhood on Peachtree Street in Decatur, Georgia. Over that time period, I ate many things I wasn't supposed to, like pennies. But that's besides the point. My fondest memories of living in Peachtree Street were my two dogs. My family owned two dogs, a dog named Brownie, and a dog named Princy. I don't remember the specific breed of each dog, but they were the best dogs a toddler could ask for. The one thing I distinctly remember is going into the backyard with Princy and rolling down the hill in our backyard with him. It's one of the best memories I'll ever have.  Summary: Today in class, we started a story, called "A Rose for Emily." Reflection: Reflecting on this, it stands out as one of my earliest and most cherished memories. The fact that my dog, with its incredible intelligence, was ...

Prompt Response:  A vocabulary word that particularly stood out to me and listened to was metamorphosis. There's a word I heard many times that means a transformation or dynamic change. When I hear the word metamorphosis I think of caterpillars is turning into butterflies. Every single day we as human beings, as well as the world around us goes through metamorphosis. And I believe that metamorphosis happens every single second of every single day we spend on this earth. Summary: Today we did a vocabulary assignment on lesson two.  Reflection: Reflecting on this, a metamorphosis happens in all of us at some point whether we like it or not. It can be either good or harmful, but regardless it is needed.

  Prompt Response:  Growing up, neither of my parents were particularly strict when it came to discipline. However, they shared a common understanding of how my discipline should be handled. As I matured and became more self-aware, I became the strictest disciplinarian of myself. I convinced myself that I was incompetent and that my performance was inadequate. Eventually, my parents began to express concern that I was being too hard on myself. Summary: In today's class, we continued reading The Rock Pile and worked on our presentation about the novel. Reflection: Reflecting on this, I realize that my parents’ discipline was neither superior nor inferior to theirs. However, as I grew older, my discipline surpassed both of theirs.

  Prompt Response:   Growing up, my parents strictly forbade me from opening the door to any strangers. While this is a common rule in households, my parents took extra precautions to ensure my and their safety. Although some children disobeyed their parents and opened the door to strangers anyway, I never considered doing such a thing. In conclusion, it’s important to respect the rules set by adults, even if we don’t fully understand them at the time. Summary: In today's class, we started and continued a novel called The Rock Pile by James Baldwin. Reflection: Reflecting on this, there are many rules set in place for us by adults. It is important that we follow and respect those rules as they are in place to help us.

  Prompt Response:  In order for me to better express my ideas and strengthen my words, I would use specific words that I've heard my parents use and their conversations, as well as in books that I have read to gain a better understanding of what the word meant and how to properly use it. A specific word that has been regularly used in my dialogue has been the word “anomaly,“ which means a deviation from the norm: an odd or particular occurrence. I use words like these two not only to expand my dialect but also to have a better image when I speak to people. These are also words that I would constantly review in my mind to make sure I am not misusing them. I like to keep my dialogue in my speech, measured and understandable so that I may not confuse anyone nor seem too informal. Summary: In today's class, we reviewed new vocabulary. Reflection: Reflecting on this, it’s crucial for us as a society to have a better understanding of the words we use in our daily lives. Words have ...