Josue's English Blog

  Prompt Response: One time I had a stereotype about food was when I thought sushi would taste bad because it was made with raw fish. I got this idea from seeing it online and hearing people say they did not like it. When I finally tried sushi, I realized there were different types, and some tasted better than I expected. This changed my perspective because I learned that I should try foods before judging them. Summary: Today in class, we continued discussing how food connects to culture and how different foods represent people’s traditions, backgrounds, and families. Reflection: I learned that we should not judge food based on stereotypes or other people’s opinions. Trying new foods can help us understand and appreciate different cultures.

Prompt Response:  One dish from my Mexican culture that is a must have is tacos. Tacos are made with tortillas filled with meat, onions, cilantro, and salsa. They are significant because they bring families together during celebrations and gatherings. Tacos represent Mexican culture through our traditions, flavors, and love for sharing food with others. Summary: Today in class, we started discussing the connection between culture and food and how different dishes represent different cultures. Reflection: I learned that food is more than just something we eat. It can represent our traditions, bring families together, and help us stay co nnected to our culture.

  Prompt Response: While writing my story, I felt disappointed that some people actually have the courage to say offensive things to others. The part that affected me the most was writing about what was said because it made me think about how people can choose to say hurtful things without thinking about how it could make someone else feel. Summary: We redid part of the worksheet about the offensive encounter and added more details about what happened and how it affected us. Reflection: I learned that when we encounter someone saying something offensive, we should not respond with violence and instead act like adults. I also learned that we should stay calm and handle the situation in a mature way.

  Prompt Response:  One conversation that changed me was when my best friend talked to me during a time when I felt lost and did not really feel like myself. They reminded me that I did not have to change who I was just to fit in or make other people happy. That conversation stayed with me because it helped me realize that I should be comfortable being myself and not let other people’s opinions decide how I see myself. Summary: We read Countee Cullen’s poem “Incident” and analyzed how a short conversation or interaction can have a lasting impact on someone. Reflection: I learned that even a short conversation can affect someone for a long time. Words can change how a person feels about themselves, so it is important to think about what we say to other people.

response : When I was a child, I believed that if I swallowed gum, it would stay in my stomach for seven years. I was always careful not to swallow my gum because I thought it would stay inside me forever. Later, I learned that this was just a myth and that gum eventually passes through your body summary :we worked on a worksheet about offensive words Reflection :I learned that offensive words can be words that hurt or offend people and make them feel bad. This showed me that the words we use can have an impact on other people.

 Response: When I was reading Fences , I pictured the characters and scenes differently because I wasn’t imagining as much emotion. Watching the movie clips helped me actually see the characters’ emotions through their expressions, voices, and actions. It made the scenes feel more real to me and helped me understand the characters better. Summary: In class, we read fences  and watched a few movie clips. Reflection: I learned that watching a story can help you understand emotions in a way that reading sometimes cannot. Seeing the characters act out the scenes made me feel more connected to what was happening.