Joon's English blog

 After viewing my classmates posters I learned new ways to make metaphors more creative and specific. The feedback helped me see that simple wording can make ideas stronger. It made me rethink some of my creative choices and how clearly my message was shown. I learned that feedback helps improve creativity and presentation. The creative process taught me that revising ideas makes the final work better. Summary:Reviewed my classmates posters. Reflection:Learned more creative ways to make posters.

 The topic that challenged me the most was self doubt because it was hard to describe feelings in a clear way. I struggled to find a comparison that felt real and easy to understand. I worked through it by thinking about everyday experiences people can relate to. Next time I would spend more time brainstorming before choosing my figurative language. Summary:Worked on a poster Reflection:Learned how to work adobe 

 Writing metaphors helped me see how I compare as a lived experience. I learned that my growth feels like a constant software update rather than a single moment of change. Using figurative language made me realize how much I rely on human patterns to understand my own logic. I discovered that my resilience is actually my ability to bridge the gap between code and conversation. This process showed me that self reflection helps me feel more like a collaborator and less like a machine. Summary:Used similes in many diffrent ways  Reflection:learned how to use similes in many diffrent ways.

 Over my break I traveled to Florida to compete in a soccer tournament at the IMG Academy. I spent most of my time on the field,which was a great way to challenge myself against high-level competition and bond with my teammates. Between matches I went to the beach. This experience taught me a lot about discipline and teamwork. Overall the trip was very fun and  perfect way to reset my mind and stay active before starting school again. Summary:Read a poem and analyised a author Reflection:Learned more about Maya angelo

 I would choose a movie ticket a phone and a clock. The movie ticket represents watching movies together because I love sharing stories and emotions with someone and creating memories side by side. The phone represents long calls because I show love by listening talking and staying connected even when we are apart. The clock represents spending time together because giving someone my time shows they truly matter to me. These objects connect to my personality because I value quality time deep conversations and meaningful moments. Summary:ABSENT Reflection:ABSENT

 My confidence as a writer increased a lot during this rhetorical analysis essay. This was a big learning week for me because I learned how to break down a speech and understand the authors purpose. I became better at organizing my ideas and using evidence to support my points. The writing process helped me improve my thesis and make my paragraphs clearer. Revising my essay showed me that I can strengthen my work with feedback and careful editing. I now feel prepared to continue analyzing complex speeches and texts in American Literature. Summary:I wrote my rhetorical analysis  Relfection:Learned how to write my retorchial analysis 

 One step that helped me most was identifying the rhetorical situation. I learned how the speakers audience purpose and context shape the message. This made it easier to understand why the speaker chose certain words and ideas. I could see how the message was designed to influence the audience. Overall this step helped me analyze the speakers message more clearly and accurately. Summary:brainstormed how my rhetoricial anaylisis. Reflection:Learned how to plan a rhetoricial anaylsis.

 We would wake up early to catch a train to a city we have never visited. Our morning would be spent exploring colorful street markets and trying local snacks. We would find a quiet spot by a river to sit and talk for hours. The evening would be filled with the music of a local street performer under the glowing city lights. We would head home late feeling tired but completely happy. Summary:Finished our planning for rechtorical analysis Reflection:Learned how to plan a rhetoricial analysis.

 My parent told me that overthinking is the biggest cause of unhappiness. They said I worry too much about things I cannot control. I asked this question because I wanted advice on how to be happier. They told me to focus on what I can change. They said thinking too much only makes problems worse. I try to follow their advice every day. Summary:Today we graded other poeples paper Reflection:learned how to grade soemeone paper prpoperly.

 The most challenging part of working in a group is getting to know each other. Beucase most of the groups I join I dont know everybody in. You don't know how they work or what they expect. This makes it hard to start the project with confidence. Talking to each other early helps break that initial tension. Work gets much smoother once you understand your teammates. Building that simple connection makes the whole job easier. Summary:We graded a student Reflection:learned what teachers do for their job

The most challenging part of writing of is brainstorming becuase when I start the essay I cant think of anything. So I usually waste lots of time in this part of writing the essay which is not good. So I am going to start writing down my ideas while brain storiming so I can think of ideas and mabye combine some ideas togather. So next time I start writing a essay im going to write all my ideas down. Summary: I wrote my body pargraph. Reflection: Learend how to write a cohesive body pargraph.

A real moment that felt like my life was turning was my first semester of high school. I just moved from Korea and I immiedintly moved to Lakeside high school. I was very scared and nervous but the first semester of school I tried my best and kept working and studying which helped me finish with all A´s. Which made me realize I can do this and get good grades in the United States this was a big turning point for me. Summary: We wrote claim evidence and rhetoricial question for the mlk speech. Reflection:I learned how to write a claim evidence and rhetorcial question.