Reflection

This 4th quarter has been a really valuable yet hard experience for
me. As most of the days we weren’t able to meet face to face and the
schedule kept on changing. Back to tbe main topic, we've talked about a
lot of important topics that have really made me think deeply about the
world around me. One of the most interesting things we learned about was
Relevance and Worthiness. We discussed how to determine if an idea or
piece of information is truly relevant and worth our time and attention.
This has been super helpful for me, as I'm constantly bombarded with
information from social media and the news. Now I'm better able to figure
out what's truly important and worth focusing on. We also spent a lot of
time learning about Judging the Worth of an Idea. This involved looking
at things like the logic and reasoning behind an idea, as well as considering
its potential impact and consequences. I found this really useful, as it has
taught me to be more critical when evaluating new ideas or proposals.
Another word that stood out to me was Feasibility. We looked at how to
determine whether an idea or plan is actually achievable and realistic,
given the resources involved. This has made me think more carefully about
the realities of implementing solutions to problems, rather than just
focusing on the ideal. We also learned about Fallacy, Fact, Bias, and
Opinion. Learning to distinguish between these different types of
information has been incredibly valuable. I now have a much better
understanding of how to identify logical fallacies, separate facts from
opinions, and recognize my own biases. Perhaps most importantly, we've
been exploring how to make Sound Judgments about critical issues around
the globe, as well as the social problems within our own society. This has
been a real wake-up call for me, as I've realized how complex and
multifaceted these issues can be. I've learned to consider multiple
perspectives, look at the root causes, and think critically about possible
solutions. Above all, this quarter has been a transformative experience for
me. I feel like I've gained so many important critical thinking and
problem-solving skills that will serve me well not just in school, but in my
everyday life. I'm really grateful for the opportunity to learn about these
fascinating and relevant topics.
 Reflection
This 3rd quarter in my English class, we've been learning about
all kinds of biases and prejudices that can affect how we think and make
decisions. It's been really interesting to be open about the problems in
our society. We started by talking about different types of biases, like
confirmation bias where we tend to only notice information that supports
what we already believe. There's also anchoring bias, where we rely too
much on the first piece of information we get. And the halo effect, where
we judge someone based on one positive trait they have. We also learned
about media bias, and how the news and social media can sometimes
present information in a way that's not fully accurate or balanced. Then
we proceed into learning about prejudice - things like racism, xenophobia
(fear of foreigners), classism (judging people based on their social class),
religious prejudice, homophobia, sexism, and ageism. It was really an
eye- opening to see how these biases and prejudices can lead to unfair
treatment and discrimination against certain groups of people. We also
talked a lot about how to evaluate information we see and hear. We need
to think about the relevance (how closely it relates to the topic), accuracy
(whether the facts are correct), bias or perspective (whose point of view is
being shown), and reliability (how trustworthy the source is). This is so
important, especially with all the information we see online these days.
Finally, we learned about the skill of viewing how to prepare before
watching something, what to pay attention to during, and how to reflect
on it afterwards. This has really helped me get more out of the videos,
media, and documentaries we've been seeing and observing in class.
Above everythig all that we've discussed in our class, this quarter has
been all about opening my eyes to the ways our brains can play tricks on
us, and how important it is to think critically about the information we
take in. I feel like I have a much better understanding now of how to spot
biases and prejudices, and how to evaluate sources to find the most
truthful and relevant information. It's been a lot to take in, but I'm
grateful for the chance to learn these important skills.
 Reflection
This 2nd quarter in my English class has been really interesting and
helpful for me. We've learned about a lot of different things related to
literature, and I feel like I've grown a lot as a reader and somehow a writer.
One of the most useful things I've learned is how to make connections -
between the texts we read and my own life, between different texts, and
between the texts and the world around me. I was able to relate it to the
uncertainty and changes I've experienced in my own life. Being able to
make those connections between the material and myself has helped me
understand and engage with the lessons better. We've also looked at how
different texts can be connected to each other. When we discussed the topic
of "Literature in VUCA", Analyzing the tone, mood, and purpose of texts
Tone tells us how the author thinks about their subject. It can not be stated
directly and revealed through dialogue between characters, descriptions,
author's action, and the themes that emerge. Mood is simply how the
writer's words make us feel. Lastly, Purpose which is the author's reason in
writing the texts, whether they're trying to inform, entertain, or persuade
the reader - it has shown me how authors use these elements to convey their
messages. And more importantly, I've learned a lot about what literature is
and the different genres of literature, like fiction, poetry, drama, narratives,
and informational texts. Exploring these different forms has opened my
eyes to the incredible power of the written word. Literature is writing that is
considered to be special or important. It includes many different types of
writing. Fction, this is made-up stories, like novels and short stories. Poetry,
poems that use language in creative and expressive ways. Plays, writings
that are meant to be performed on a stage. Non-fiction, this includes essays,
biographies, and other factual writings. Above everything that has been
discussed, this quarter has been a really important learning experience for
me. I feel like I've gained more important skills for interpreting and
engaging with all kinds of texts. Honestly, this quarter is really interesting
for me because as a reader, I discovered many things that is related to a
certain material that we are able to all read.
 Reflection
This 1st quarter in English class, we've been learning a lot of new
grammar concepts that have really helped improve my communication
skills. First, we discussed about modal verbs of permission, like "could,"
"may," and "can." These verbs are used to talk about what's allowed. For
example, "I could go to the movies if I finish my homework" or "You may
borrow my pencil." Getting the hang of using these modal verbs correctly
has been helpful in my writing. We also learned about modal verbs of
obligation, such as "must" and "have to." These verbs express things
we're required to do. For example, "I must turn in my assignment on time"
or "You have to be at school by 8am." Understanding the difference
between permission and obligation modals has been important. We also
studied modal verbs of prohibition, which use words like "not." These
include "must not," "can not," "may not," and "have not." These verbs
tell us what we're not allowed to do, like "You must not cheat on the test"
or "I can not stay out past curfew." Knowing when to use these prohibition
modals has come in handy. We also learned different types of conditionals.
The zero conditional talks about things that are always true, like "If it
rains, the grass gets wet." The present unreal conditional is about
imaginary present situations, such as "If I had a million dollars, I would
buy a big house." And the past unreal conditional is about imaginary past
situations, for example, "If I had studied harder, I would have gotten a
better grade." Practicing these conditional sentences has improved my
ability to express hypothetical ideas. Lastly, we learned about
communicative styles intimate, casual, consultative, formal, and frozen.
Intimate style is for close friends, casual is informal, consultative is for
business, formal is professional, and frozen is very rigid. Understanding
these different styles has helped me communicate more effectively in
different things, whether I'm texting with friends or emailing a teacher.
Above everything all, this quarter has been really helpful for strengthening
my English skills, especially when it comes to using modal verbs and
conditionals appropriately. I feel much more confident in my ability to
express myself clearly and appropriately in different situations. I'm excited
and thrilled to keep building on these lessons in English.