Like all good things AP English must come to an end. Not only did i enjoy this class but I learn an unbelivable amout. I wish I could say im going to miss the essesive writting and blog posts but I'd be lying . What I am going to miss is Mr.Thomas and all his amazing lectures, the review game and the intense group projects. AP english prepared me for ap literature, college, and even life.
Through this experience I've learned different ways of writing and methods to organize my thoughts. The biggest challenge I had to over come was writing the timed essays. Time managing has always been something I struggle with. After numerous essays,
all the practices finally paid off as I can now distribute my time wisely. I will enter senior year confident and ready for AP literature.
Going back, my least favorite book was the one I choose to read for class. I choose it because it was short but ended up being the longest. "Travels with Charlie" was a great book just not for me. My favorite was definitely "The Great Gatsby". I was so exited to hear that was the next book we we're studying. I got to reread it and that really helped understand the context better. It was interesting and I just loved the ending.
There is no easy essay. They all take deep thought but the one I struggled with the least is actually this one. Maybe because it's the end of the year or maybe it's because the topic was so simple. It's most probably just because I got so good.(not really) Either way one thing I'd like you too know is that I would have never improved without your help . You're certainly on my top 5 of best teachers. Being forced to improve my vocabulary for intensive writing I spent some of my free time studying synonyms and terms which really influenced the way I talked.
Thanks to AP English I improved my vocabulary, something essential for applying for jobs or college . I also improved as a student and will enter AP literature ready. But most importantly I hopefully got a college credit.I would have not gotten the same advantages in a regular English class. A combination of unique class mates, a challenging environment and a intellectual teacher is what made my English class experience unforgettable.
I am very grateful for the knowledge and will miss my class deeply.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Our bodies are powerful beings that are able to carry multiple things in the mind, heart and physical. Those ideas and objects mold us into who we are. Just like in "the things they carry", Tim obrien as well as all the men in his unit I carry things that affect who I am daily.
As far as physical goes I always carry my bag. One day it might me a purse the next a duffle bag, but in my routine a bag is always needed. A bag holds many wonders, inside it might be just what I need or what I've been looking for.
When it comes to a more mental baggage I carry my personal goals which include graduating high school and college, for starters and becoming someone greater and more affluent than my past generations. Altough becoming wealthy may sound a bit materialistic, I mean it in the best way. Partly to help myself but mostly to help those around me and dear to me.
My martha would deffinetly be my boyfriend juan, this might sound a bit predictable, but I choose him because he is the one person who helps me cope through not very plesurable situations. Priscilla, esteemed best-friend is also someone I always carry with me in my heart. I always have interesting escapades with her and when I'm not having such a blissful time she's there to change that. Without these two I'd be lost.
Toughtful, athletic, and independent are all adjetives I can use to describe myself. Toughtful because I always do my best to consider others well beign when taking crucial decisions . Athletic because I absolutely love sports, soccer in particular. Plus I enjoy staying fit and healthy. Independant because I'm forced to find my own ride and money most of the times by my parents, in result of that I learned to take matters into my own hands. I carry these words as toughts to remind me of who I am and always want to be.
Memories are there to prevent making the same mistake and to keep a hold of people and things we love. The most influentual memory I have is the one of my hamster dying because I didn't supply his essential needs. The image reminds me never to adopt an pet without commiting to carefor his or her life.
As far as physical goes I always carry my bag. One day it might me a purse the next a duffle bag, but in my routine a bag is always needed. A bag holds many wonders, inside it might be just what I need or what I've been looking for.
When it comes to a more mental baggage I carry my personal goals which include graduating high school and college, for starters and becoming someone greater and more affluent than my past generations. Altough becoming wealthy may sound a bit materialistic, I mean it in the best way. Partly to help myself but mostly to help those around me and dear to me.
My martha would deffinetly be my boyfriend juan, this might sound a bit predictable, but I choose him because he is the one person who helps me cope through not very plesurable situations. Priscilla, esteemed best-friend is also someone I always carry with me in my heart. I always have interesting escapades with her and when I'm not having such a blissful time she's there to change that. Without these two I'd be lost.
Toughtful, athletic, and independent are all adjetives I can use to describe myself. Toughtful because I always do my best to consider others well beign when taking crucial decisions . Athletic because I absolutely love sports, soccer in particular. Plus I enjoy staying fit and healthy. Independant because I'm forced to find my own ride and money most of the times by my parents, in result of that I learned to take matters into my own hands. I carry these words as toughts to remind me of who I am and always want to be.
Memories are there to prevent making the same mistake and to keep a hold of people and things we love. The most influentual memory I have is the one of my hamster dying because I didn't supply his essential needs. The image reminds me never to adopt an pet without commiting to carefor his or her life.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Dark, brilliant, and spooky are all terms that represent Poe's writing. The author has sucessfully created frightning classics. Including the fall of the house of usher, which is bursting with ideas that are impossible to not use. When writing a scary story one of the first places to look for inspiration is Poe's stories.
One of the things the author did best was his use of imagery. Bringing to our minds his idea trought exelent imagery. This creates an atmosphere of sickness and horror which is another great achivement. His diction is something we would all copy, poe brings together an amazing piece with an advance type of vocabulary.
The author knows his readers well and displays this when he writes the house of usher. I mean who doesn't love a sick twist like discovering incest between twins. He had us all in the edge of our seats with that one. Ofcourse his ending was tje most impressive, leaving us all wondering the reality of the tale.
However there are a couple of things that could of improved the story. One of the beign no survivors. Whenever there is an ending with all the characters dead it gives a type of shock that only fictional deaths can give readers. Another improvement could of been highlighting the deaths of the wife/twin sister. Maybe even discribing in more detail how the death took place. Just to give the audience a wider perspective and incrrase the horror. Despite all this Edgar Poe is a remarkable author who has done much for American literature
One of the things the author did best was his use of imagery. Bringing to our minds his idea trought exelent imagery. This creates an atmosphere of sickness and horror which is another great achivement. His diction is something we would all copy, poe brings together an amazing piece with an advance type of vocabulary.
The author knows his readers well and displays this when he writes the house of usher. I mean who doesn't love a sick twist like discovering incest between twins. He had us all in the edge of our seats with that one. Ofcourse his ending was tje most impressive, leaving us all wondering the reality of the tale.
However there are a couple of things that could of improved the story. One of the beign no survivors. Whenever there is an ending with all the characters dead it gives a type of shock that only fictional deaths can give readers. Another improvement could of been highlighting the deaths of the wife/twin sister. Maybe even discribing in more detail how the death took place. Just to give the audience a wider perspective and incrrase the horror. Despite all this Edgar Poe is a remarkable author who has done much for American literature
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Anti hero
A new type of hero has been developing lately, an unatural type of protagonist who we wouldn't expect but love to see on the screen and pages. The reason we can't get enough of them is simply because we are obssed with the thrill of a "bad guy" playing the main character for once. Perhaps because we can relatw to a more imperfect type of character rather than a flawless hero.
Jack Sparrow of pirates of the Caribbean is displayed as egocentric and materialistic when he makes it clear that he will do what ever and kill who ever to get the black pearl back in his possession and of course his riches as well. He does it in such a clever type of way that results charming, just like Ichabod crane from sleppy hollow when the respected school teacher who becomes interested in Katrina Vantassel when he discovers her wealth and assured inheratence. Both protagonists are moved by money and their own selfish desires, disregarding others.
Ichabod Crane as well as Jack Sparrow are not your typical protagonist. They are more devious than noble. Another similarity bwtween sparrow and crane is there lack of good looks, basically imagine the opposite of superman. At first sight the would not appear as the hero of the story but once they've enchanted us with their slick personalities it will be clear why no one can resist them.
Even though ichabod is a more historical archetypal character him and jack share many attributes. Like there selfish attitude, carelessness twoards others and unattractive looks. Antiheros have been in style for a while now. There are many reasons for why we find them so attractive and as much as we hate to love them they are becoming more and more popular
Jack Sparrow of pirates of the Caribbean is displayed as egocentric and materialistic when he makes it clear that he will do what ever and kill who ever to get the black pearl back in his possession and of course his riches as well. He does it in such a clever type of way that results charming, just like Ichabod crane from sleppy hollow when the respected school teacher who becomes interested in Katrina Vantassel when he discovers her wealth and assured inheratence. Both protagonists are moved by money and their own selfish desires, disregarding others.
Ichabod Crane as well as Jack Sparrow are not your typical protagonist. They are more devious than noble. Another similarity bwtween sparrow and crane is there lack of good looks, basically imagine the opposite of superman. At first sight the would not appear as the hero of the story but once they've enchanted us with their slick personalities it will be clear why no one can resist them.
Even though ichabod is a more historical archetypal character him and jack share many attributes. Like there selfish attitude, carelessness twoards others and unattractive looks. Antiheros have been in style for a while now. There are many reasons for why we find them so attractive and as much as we hate to love them they are becoming more and more popular
Numerous Americans rely on more than science for beliefs, many people practice occultism and some are just fascinated by the occult. One thing is for sure American culture is strongly influenced by the supernatual thanks to the obsession we have for all the unknown. Reasons for this is simply due to our sick interest in the information within the occult and how it thrills us hear, see, and read all the malicious and wicked media and literature. Even if we may not always realize the occult is all around us.
Supernaturality has always been popular among Americans. Recently its becomed favored in media. Films like Evil Dead and the most recent Paranormal Activity movie have scene with clear satanic rituals. Artist like Eminem and Lady Gaga sing about possession in their music. In Eminem's song "my darling" he raps about selling his soul to the devil and even has a conversation with him, which Is clearly diabolical. Even in the way we dress the accult is expressed. With famous symbols like the satanic pentagram and the demon baphamet.
Another way the occult has affected our culture is in our entertainment. Outcomes include places like haunted houses in which people pay to get scared out of their minds by actors playing supernatural beigns like zombies, ghosts and monsters. Even if we know its all unreal we still get a thrill out of it. All this is so common in american culture that it displays us as a little gruesome
.As a result of the occult beign so loved in the U.S. Americans are born into accepting and soon obsessing with supernaturality. In a way our obsession is inherited.
Supernaturality has always been popular among Americans. Recently its becomed favored in media. Films like Evil Dead and the most recent Paranormal Activity movie have scene with clear satanic rituals. Artist like Eminem and Lady Gaga sing about possession in their music. In Eminem's song "my darling" he raps about selling his soul to the devil and even has a conversation with him, which Is clearly diabolical. Even in the way we dress the accult is expressed. With famous symbols like the satanic pentagram and the demon baphamet.
Another way the occult has affected our culture is in our entertainment. Outcomes include places like haunted houses in which people pay to get scared out of their minds by actors playing supernatural beigns like zombies, ghosts and monsters. Even if we know its all unreal we still get a thrill out of it. All this is so common in american culture that it displays us as a little gruesome
.As a result of the occult beign so loved in the U.S. Americans are born into accepting and soon obsessing with supernaturality. In a way our obsession is inherited.
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