Floyds English Blog

  Prompt Response:  A food related custom I grew up with was always making sure that I as the youngest child in my family was responsible for taking up everyones dishes after dinner and helping put the extra food into the fridge. My father and mother were younger children who also had to do this which is why they and my grandparents expected I do so once I got old enough. I was confused at first because for most of my life it was my older brother who took up plates.  This reflects my families general beliefs that certain tasks are always assigned to the youngest in the family such as cleaning the countertops, taking out trash, and getting the mail. Summary: We continued learning about food and culture Reflection:  I learned more about how food affects culture

Prompt Response:  I realized my perception of hispanic food being all spicy was rooted in my preconceived notion that most foods at Mexican restaurants my parents wouldn't allow me to eat. Summary: we continued to discuss food culture Reflection:  I learned more about the connection between culture and food

  Prompt Response:  As a child I used believe that werewolves were real and that if I went outside during a full moon that I would be killed by them. I began believing in them after I watched "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" because in that movie there's a scene where one of the main characters transforms and tries to kill Harry and Hermione. I also believed they were real after watching Micheal Jacksons "Thriller" music video one Halloween which caused me to refuse to go trick or treating that year Summary: We took a quiz on the play "fences" Reflection:  I learned more about the play "Fences"

  Prompt Response:  In the scene were Troy reveals that he got another women pregnant the way I portrayed Rose in my head was very different than the film. When reading her lines I imagined her as much more put together, calm, and stern compared to her deservedly emotional response from the movie. This scene changed how I saw Rose as through the book I imagined her as a very unemotional and almost unaffected by Troys actions while the movie shows just how hurt she is by what Troy has done to her. Summary: We watched movies clips from the film "fences" that corresponded with scenes we had just read Reflection:  I learned more about the characters in "Fences" due to seeing them portrayed by actors  

  Prompt Response:  I believe that depending on the severity of the lie it could or could not permanently change how I see someone. If the lie was akin to infidelity or illegal activity, things that would emotionally impact me, it would permanently change how i view someone. If it was a lie about finances, family issues, or past experiences/trauma for example while it would definitely give me a new perspective on that person It would probably not permanently change how I view them as a person. Summary: we continued to read the play "Fences" Reflection:  I learned more about the play "Fences"

  Prompt Response:  I believe that a parent does owe their child emotional support on top of all their preexisting requirements. If someone chooses to have and keep a child it is your responsibility to ensure that your child grows up living a happy fulfilled life. Having a child with the knowledge that you will not give your all to make sure your child lives a happy life makes you a selfish person who wont truly care for their children. Friendship, encouragement, and love are all a parents responsibility to give to the child that they decided to keep and look after. Summary: we continued to read the play "Fences" Reflection:  I learned more about different perspectives on what a parent owes their children