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Fences Reading

 Today we had 5 readers "act" out part of the play for class. It was easy to pay attention, so class was alright. I think the play is good but I dont think I will enjoy having to preform it in some way. Troy from the story seems to be very strict and self centered. I doubt he admits when he is wrong but had a tough life to explain the reasoning for these traits.

Fences Play

 I was planning on watching the movie Fences, so I am excited to read the play. I might watch the movie tonight to better understand it because my ADHD wont allow me to follow a text. I love reading things in class that are African American Literature. There's something about it that interests me, it could be that my dad writes about it a lot. (His name is George Yancy, if u wanna see I am talking about)

"The Rockpile" Worksheet

 Today we had a sub. There isn't much I can say about today because we just filled out some questions about the text we read last week. Everyone was completely silent so nothing really happened. Today is Monday and break is coming up. I am very excited for thanksgiving break. 

The Rockpile - James Baldwin: Thursday, Nov 9

 We read the Rockpile by James Baldwin and talked about it as a class. I felt sorry for John as he was not shown the same love as roy was by Gabriel. I could relate to John as I don't tell on my siblings when they sneak out or do something they're not supposed to. The fear that their mother must of felt in that moment is overwhelming. Overall the text was great and I stayed engaged for the most part. 

poem presentation- Monday Nov 6

 Today we presented our poems we wrote. Mine took me a little longer than the hour we were given in class, I had worked on it all day when it was assigned. I think it came out alright but I was so tired. I was messing up my speech because I couldn't think straight. I like writing poetry, so I love when we are assigned things to do with poetry.

My Poem "The Chains of Depression"

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Deep in shadows, where sunlight does not tread, Is a silent storm of thoughts, a heavy dread, Depression's grip, a weight on the soul,  A vast darkness, where broken spirits stroll.  The world turns gray, a canvas cold and bleak,  As tears like raindrops trace down salt-stained cheeks,  A lonely heart, in solitude it weeps, In silent agony, the feeling keeps.  Chains of sorrow bind the spirit tight, As day by day, we struggle through the night,  But in the depths, a flame of hope remains,  A spark of strength to break these heavy chains.  In the darkest hour, a light may shine,  A lovers embrace, a love so divine,  A ray of hope, a smile that warms the heart,  Can mend the broken, and pave a fresh start.  Though depression's storm may rage and roar,  Within our hearts, there's strength to soar,  With empathy, compassion, love, and care,  We'll find the strength to heal, and breathe fresh air.  So let us soar...

Writing poetry

 Today we were writing poetry. We have to present either tomorrow or Monday and I am not too excited about it. It takes me a while to write poetry and its not the easiest thing to do. I think I write good poems but I hate rubrics or restrictions for what I have to do or say. I wish we had more time, but it is what it is. The end of the semester is coming up and I have been doing worse than I started out. I hope I can get back on track and get my grades up.