Lois’ English Blog

Prompt Response: I would write about how I need to focus on myself and let myself be upset. I would discuss why I feel so sad. I would talk about how to move on. I would try to display my sadness in a way that shows healing. It would be about trying to be happy. Summary: We presented our Wild presentations. Reflection: I realized that there are many ways to interpret one book. I will use this to analyze a book from different perspectives. 

Prompt Response: I like to listen to music when I'm in a bad mood and do crafts. I really enjoy starting new hobbies or rediscovering old hobbies. I usually reach for fiber arts. I've been getting into embroidery when I'm upset. I also like to crochet to take my mind off of things.  Summary: We read another chapter of Wild. Reflection: I learned that being alone can help you heal, but it can also make you feel worse. I will use this whenever I'm feeling sad. 

Prompt Response: When I was a little girl, I used to hang out with my friends all the time. I think I've outgrown play dates where we go to colorful and bouncy places, but sometimes I still think it would be fun to do something childish. I would love to bounce around and giggle with my gal pals.  Summary: We read another chapter of Wild Reflection: I realized that women feel the need to change themselves for others. I will use this to prevent myself from changing for others. 

Prompt Response: I wish I could unhear all the lies that ruined my longest friendship. They couldn't be honest because they wanted to seem better than they were. I know they needed help, and I couldn't be there for them. I think that if they hadn't lied, we would still be close. I'll never truly know though. Summary: We worked on our Wild presentations. Reflection: I realized that there are many ways of keeping on. I will use this to help myself move on from hard times. 

Prompt Response: I knew my friend was always pretending to be someone she wasn't in middle school. She hated how everyone treated her differently. She tried her best to be like everyone else, but it didn't help her. She still ended up being isolated from our classmates. It cost her an entire lifetime to get over things and led her to be insecure about everything.  Summary: We worked on our Wild projects. Reflection: I learned that over planning can be a bad thing. I will use this whenever I go on a trip or plan things with others. 

Prompt Response: When I was in middle school, I had to run for a science experiment. I could not run the whole time, and I had to give up. My lungs felt like they were about to explode. I felt so weak compared to all of my classmates that were able to continue running. I learned that my mental strength was my strong suit and that it was what I had to focus on.  Summary: We read another chapter of Wild. Reflection: I realized that physical strength is not the only indicator of how strong a person is. I will use this to not compare myself to others. 

Prompt Response: I didn't quite feel like myself when I experienced my first break up. I didn't recognize myself. I was always confident, and I usually didn't care about most things, but this time I was crying for days and I couldn't stop thinking about it. I felt like I had become a completely different person. A worse and more annoying girl. Summary: We read a chapter of Wild. Reflection: I learned new vocabulary words. I will use it to educate myself and others.

Prompt Response: I feel the most piece in a museum. Museums are almost always quiet with good lighting. The lighting is just bright enough to appreciate things without being so bright as to hurt your eyes. I like to learn more when I'm bored, and I find it a good distraction, so the museum would always make me feel at most peace. I love just being able to learn more about things. Summary: We read another chapter of Wild. Reflection: I learned that grief must be processed over a long time. I will use this to give distance to those who need to be away from me to process this. 

Prompt Response: I had to rely on my parents to raise me. I of course couldn't work and I had to be able to rely on them for shelter and food. Any resource had to be provided by my parents. I felt content with being able to rely on my parents. I felt relieved when I realized how hard my life would have been without them.  Summary: We read the second chapter of Wild . Reflection: I learned that you can love someone and still need to leave them. I will use this to rethink my perspectives on romance. 

Prompt Response: I decided to join an orchestra when I started high school. I realized it would be a deeper commitment when I got a new orchestra teacher my junior year. I had to practice more and become more involved. I was no longer able to just show up and play, I had to actually work for it. I was scared of getting yelled at and I was worried about my grades once I had committed.  Summary: We began reading Wild. Reflection: I realized that mourning someone can take time and it can lead you to make bad decisions. I will use this to consider why someone might be acting a certain way when they are grieving. 

Prompt Response: I remember I always hated being on stage and performing. I got placed as principal Cellist for the orchestra. I had to be a leader, and I had to play confidently. I had to get along with people that didn't like me. In the end, there was no choice but to suck it up and deal with it. I played in front of a crowd and I made mistakes, but I was happy I did it in the end. Summary: We read the prologue of Wild. Reflection: I learned that people need to do crazy things sometimes. I will use this to understand the actions of others better. 

Prompt Response: I once went on a hike with my church. It was relaxing and fun because it was a fall day, so the weather wasn't taxing. Looking at nature made me feel very connected to God. It was like I could see all of the good that God had created. I was so happy I could spend time people that I loved. Summary: We received an introduction on Cheryl Strayed's Wild. Reflection: I learned that there are many ways to grieve, and that sometimes people just need to be alone. I will use this to make sure I'm giving space to the people that need it. 

Prompt Response: I spent this Holiday Break completing AP Calculus BC homework and AP Biology notes. I also slept in and took naps throughout the day. One day I worked at a wedding where I watched kids. The first goal I have this year is getting straight A's in all of my classes. This is important because getting straight A's will allow me to maintain a high GPA, which will make me a better student for college. To maintain straight A's in all of my classes, I will complete all of my assignments on time and study for all of my tests and quizzes several days in advance. By May 2026, I will graduate high school without ever receiving a grade below an A. My second goal I want to achieve is getting a job. It is important for me to get a job because this will foster independence in me and lead me to become more responsible. To get a job, I will create a resume and apply to several jobs. I will follow up with workplaces that are hiring. By June 2026, I plan to be working in a stab...