Weekend blog

Friday in English literature and composition we took a test dealing with analyzing poems . I feel like I did better than last time due to the fact I practiced more on poems and analyzing them hands on .

Test grades

in class today we were able to go back and redo our test, but this time we had a partner. When I work with another student I tend to think better and also working with an partner helps by both of you putting your thoughts and ideas together. My test grade improved a lot due to working with an partner on the assignment

Deeper meaning of poems

In class today we got in groups and analyzed an specific poem that was assigned to us . In our group we had to find the meaning of the poem , paraphrase each line and find out characterization, structure, etc... this helps me as a student understand and grasp the concept better

Analyzing poems

Today in class I learned how to analyze the title of a poem to get an idea of what it may be about. By breaking it down it helps me as an individual understand poems alot better , taking every word out of  the tile and listing words that breaks down and gives a clear meaning of each word makes it much better to understand

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Tytiana Campbell 

Mr.Rease

English lit&comp

15 June 2019                

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My name is Tytiana Campbell and I have many strengths And also weaknesses when reading , prose , or poetry. One of my weaknesses in reading is comprehending the text , but I have gotten a lot better by using the strategies I’ve learned in my 11th grade language class such as underlining things I might find  important in the text ,  circling words I may not understand etc... . My strength in reading is managing my time and making sure I have enough  time to answer questions if required to do so . My weaknesses with poetry is trying to understand the actual meaning of the poem . I try improving my poetry skills by reading more poetry and to see if I can grasp the information and to find the meaning of the poetry the poet writes & also using context clues That is found in poetry . Reading is something I do when I need to just relax and calm my mind .i have a difficult time reading in noisy places it has to be very quiet in order for me to understand what i am reading. I don’t read as much but I am willing and going to start reading more and expanding my vocabulary 

Exploring the unknown

Exploring the unknown is valuable because you can be prepared. Being prepared is always better than not knowing what going to happen or just simply not ready for a good or bad outcome that can take place at anytime. Exploring the future could be a good way to prepare students for careers . Knowing what they are expected to know , develop, and learn will prepare them and let them know what will be expected out of them .

why is mealtime valuable?

Mealtime is a very valuable activity because it’s gives families the opportunity to spend time with each other. Ones family Could be very busy and doesn’t have any other free time other than mealtime to discuss certain things. During mealtime families usually discuss what’s been going on with them and others  that day ,or even that week .while sitting down having a meal with a family or friend  it’s more likely for he or she to start a conversation. I’ve experienced a family not talking for months ,but suddenly comes together for dinner and pick back up like they had never stopped talking. In conclusion mealtime has is very valuable meaning and is also a sensible wayy to get one another pleasure and comfort while having a meal.

Chapter 15 was an very interesting chapter to me . In this chapter Vivian asks grant if she should meet his aunt still having a little doubt because she feels as if she had bad luck with the in-law situation. Since Vivian is light skinned when she married a dark skin boy her family freaked out some of them even stopped talking to her .Tante Lou is disappointed with Vivian and also asks her what they were going to do about religion since Grant doesn’t go to church .

Reflections on chapter 14

this chapter was but also wasn’t very interesting to me , in this chapter Vivian meted tante Lou and some of her friends . In this chapter Vivian also was afraid That they wouldn’t like her . Come to find out Tante Lou’s family is racist .

Reflections on chapter 13

This chapter had many twists and turns , but we find out that Grant stopped believing in god after college and we also find out about a new character named “ Eloise Blouie “ . In chapter 13 Tante Lou  starts to question Grant about what had happened during his visit going to see Jefferson , while telling her Grant tells lies.

Reflection on Chapter 12

As I was reading chapter 12 me and grant could relate on some things when a lot is going on I just go to my room and have a drink such as water . In chapter 12 since Grant didn’t want to face Miss Emma after what had happened with Jefferson he want to a club called “Rainbow” and had a beer . While at the club Grant heard some men talking about “Jackie Robinson”. While hearing this it reminds him of when he was a kid everyone loved a boxer named “Joe Louis “ . Also In chapter 12 Grant tried to get Vivian to go off with him ,but she refused because she says she didn’t eat to give her husband a reason to take her kids away .