Melanie Mendoza

 Today we created our own claims based on the 10 prompts given to us, we had to do a supporting and opposing claim for each prompt. I learned how to improve my claims and have the point of view of both sides of the argument, no matter if we really agreed or disagreed. I know this will help with the end of course exam along with annotating. I liked that we went over a few of them because sometimes they are difficult to make out. I feel pretty good because we didn't do much in math.

 Absent 

 Today we went on our computers, read a passage about tech related jobs, and answered a few questions. I learned that the more our world changes, job opportunities will continue to increase and will probably be related to technology. This impacts my entire future and the career I want to pursue, but I might change my mind later. I liked that the article has an impact on us, and that it was from the point of a junior. I understood the article but had a bit of confusion with the questions on canvas. I feel okay but still sleepy because its Monday.

 Today we didn't physically go to school, so I didn't learn anything new. I also feel great since I didn't have to wake up so early.

Today we continued working on our benchmark test, the essay portion. Even though it took a while it's okay because we don't have to come to school tomorrow. 

 Today were our odd classes, block day.

  Today we didn’t have time to present our poems, so we read a poem by Gwendolyn Brooks called “We Real Cool.” The poem was about associating yourself with peers that are a bad influence. Which means having to fit in no matter how bad it affects you. People even tend to hurt others and themselves in the process. This happens a lot these days, especially because of social media. We have to know this, so  we don’t get pressured into doing bad things. I like this lesson because it’s relatable to our generation and analyzing really helps. I’m feeling happy because we only have to physically go to school four days this week.