Joon's English blog

  My closest friend left the state over the summer and it happened quicker than I was expecting. We were just hanging out every day one day and she was gone the next. I figured that everything would just stay the same forever but things changed overnight. At first I felt lost and sad without her. Over time I understood good times do not last forever but memories linger. This reminds me of Frost's theory that "Nothing gold can stay" because even the best things must end but their beauty is still paramount.  Summary:We analysied a poem Reflection:I learned the definitions of lots of words.

 I had to set a boundary with a friend who would always take my things without asking. I told them I was fine with sharing, but they had to ask me first. They got a little upset at first, but then they understood and apologized. Our friendship was actually better after that because we respected each other more. It taught me that good boundaries can make relationships stronger. Summary:Today we did a common lit Reflection: I learned how to more deeply analyis a poem.

 My closest friend left the state over the summer and it happened quicker than I was expecting. We were just hanging out every day one day and she was gone the next. I figured that everything would just stay the same forever but things changed overnight. At first I felt lost and sad without her. Over time I understood good times do not last forever but memories linger. This reminds me of Frost's theory that "Nothing gold can stay" because even the best things must end but their beauty is still paramount.

My favorite word right now is intriguing which means interesting. I don’t use it often but when I use it I feel like a professional person. I like it because it makes ordinary things sound more exciting. I try to use it when I talk about books movies or ideas that catch my attention. Using it makes my conversations and writing feel more thoughtful. It also helps me express my curiosity about the world. I enjoy hearing it in other people’s conversations because it makes them sound creative. Summary: I counited my 10 page slide  Reflection: I relieved my childhood and brought back what I liked.

Imagination helps me cure boredom. I create stories and scenarios to keep myself entertained. Even though if something is going bad, I imagine it going well, which brings me comfort. It helps my stress go down because I can make good stories in my imagination, which takes me out of reality for a second. In turn, this helps me calm down when I don't feel the safest or when I feel nervous, which my imagination helps me a lot with. Summary: We analyzed another poem Reflection: I relearned more about my childhood which I forgot I did or used.

 I once found myself in a riskysituation when I was stuck in an elevator. I am claustrophobic to . I started to get incredibly scared. I tried to stay calm and breathe slowly. That kept me calm until help was available. But in my mind that was a very risky and scary which I needed to keep concetration for me not to get bad thoughts in my head. Summary: We analyzed a poem. Which was called "Out Out" Reflection: I learned how life can change in the blink of a eye.

 I went to California to visit my family. I spent lots of time with them and swam lots I ate really good food. I went to In and out which was really good. I explored the desert and went to the mountains as well.It was very hot. The views were amazing as well. When I was coming back to Georgia I had a layover in Miniapeolis which was a one day layover. It was a complete change of scenery and weather.  Summary:Today we used vocabulary words to make comic panels.  Reflection:I learned lots of new vocabulary words.

 Even when I'm busy I still get time to have a nice day. One thing I always make time for is playing soccer. I go for training daily, and it's one thing I actually like doing. I also get time to eat and relax when I have meals. It makes me feel nice. Something else I do is watch some television. It's fun and helps me get a break. These small things make my day better, even on days when I have a lot to do. Summary: caught up in late work Reflection: I learned I need to do all my work to get a good grade.

 Describe a time when someone’s words had a lasting impact on you.   A time when words had a big impact on me was when my grandma encouraged me to succeed in school and always try harder. Advice made me realize the importance of putting in effort and staying focused on my studies. Because of her words, I became more studious about my schoolwork. This motivation helped me improve my grades and feel proud of what I could achieve. Summary: Today we wrote a agrumentive pargraph Reflection: I learned how to make a counterclaim and how to debunk the counterclaim.

My move to Vietnam was one instance in which I stepped outside of my comfort zone. At first, every aspect felt new and different. I needed to get used to a new language and culture. nevertheless I gained a great deal of knowledge about who I am.  I became braver. Vietnam gradually started to feel similar to home. I took away from the experience that opportunities for development and growth may come from change. Summary:We read a passage and then made a claim  Reflection: I figured out how to take a stance on my claim.

 A dream that felt real was  me being stuck in an elevator and I got scared which turned me into having a fear of elevators and cluatsriphobia. I was stuck inside an elevator and couldn’t get out. I became very scared. When I woke up I was shaken up and instead of taking the elevator the next day I took the stairs. That one dream gave me a fear of elevators and made me feel claustrophobic. Summary: Today I did a newsela and wrote down the definition for vocabulary words Reflection:I figured out how to read a passage and answer questions about the passage.

 I've been curious about what happens after you die. Nobody knows what happens after you die this is why I want to know what happens I feel like I would fear death less or maybe the opposite way which might not be as good. Nobody truly knows what happens after death,which is why its such a mystery I want to know. Thinking about it can make some people feel comforted while it is another outcome it might be scary to some.  Summary:Today I wrote a claim with evidence. Reflection:I learned how to write a claim 

 The best gift I have recieved is a holiday to my home country Korea. For my birthday I got to revisit where I lived for 12 years. I really enjoyed revisiting my home country. My emotions came out I went around where I lived and visited family .I really enjoyed my time and was very grateful for the gift I recieved I had lots of fun. Got to meet my family and have a great time doing it. I cherished everyday I was their. Summary:Took a vocab quiz and took notes Reflection:today I figured out new words that I never knew before.