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After viewing your classmates’ digital posters and reading the feedback comments left on your work, what new ideas or perspectives did you gain about your poster? Reflect on how the feedback influenced the way you think about your creative choices and describe what you learned about the creative process while designing and presenting your poster.

  Prompt Response:   After looking at my classmates’ posters and reading their feedback, I realized how design choices like colors, visuals, and layout can make a message stronger. Their comments helped me see that I could improve my organization and add more detail to make my poster clearer and more engaging. I learned that the creative process involves revising your work and being open to feedback to make it better. Summary: wasn’t here today  Reflection:  wasn’t here today 
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Reflect on the simile and metaphor worksheet. Which topic challenged you the most when creating your figurative language, and why? In your response, explain what made that topic difficult and how you worked through the challenge (or what you might do differently next time).

  Prompt Response:   The topic that challenged me most was writing about my struggles. It was hard to turn personal feelings into a strong simile or metaphor without being too direct. At first, my ideas felt simple, but I worked through it by brainstorming better comparisons. Next time, I would plan my ideas more so my figurative language can be stronger and more creative. Summary: today in class we started on are rising in our own words poster Reflection:  today in class I finished my metaphors and similes and started on my poster 
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Today you created similes and metaphors that reflect your struggles, growth, and resilience. In a well-developed paragraph, reflect on the process. What did you learn about yourself while writing your figurative language?

Prompt Response:   Today, when I created similes and metaphors about my struggles and growth, I learned that I’m stronger than I sometimes give myself credit for. Comparing my challenges to things like storms or mountains helped me see that even when situations feel overwhelming, they don’t last forever. Writing in figurative language made it easier to express emotions I don’t always say out loud. It showed me that my struggles have helped shape me into someone more patient and resilient. Overall, the process helped me see my growth more clearly and reminded me that I’m still becoming a stronger version of myself. Summary: wasn’t here today  Reflection:    wasn’t here today 
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Describe how you spent your time, any activities, traditions, travel, hobbies, or moments that stood out to you. You may also discuss something new you tried, something you learned, or how the break helped you reset before returning to school. Keep your response appropriate for a school setting and focus on experiences you are comfortable sharing publicly

  Prompt Response:   During my break, I focused on resting and spending time with my family and friends. We had a small family dinner, and I even tried cooking a new recipe on my own. I also relaxed by listening to music and organizing my room.  The break helped me reset, think about my goals, and feel more prepared to come back to school. Summary: today in class we read a poem  Reflection:  today in class I learned more about maya angelou  
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If you had to describe how you show love using only three objects (for example: a playlist, a hoodie, a late-night snack, a long text message, etc.), what would you choose and why? Explain what each object represents and how it connects to your personality.

  Prompt Response:   I show love with a playlist, a hoodie, and a long text message. The playlist represents how thoughtful and emotional I am because I like choosing songs that match someone’s mood and remind them they’re not alone. The hoodie represents comfort and protection because I want the people I love to feel safe, warm, and cared for. The long text message represents how loyal and expressive I am, because I don’t like leaving people confused or hurting, so I always try to communicate my feelings and support them. Summary: today in class we wrote a poem to a loved one  Reflection:  today in class I decorated Mr. Rease door
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Now that you have completed the rhetorical analysis essay, reflect on your growth. Explain how this experience impacted your confidence as a writer and whether you feel prepared to continue analyzing complex speeches and texts in American Literature. Support your reflection with specific references to the writing process.

Prompt Response:   Writing my rhetorical analysis essay helped me become more confident as a writer. At first, I felt unsure about how to analyze a complex speech, but planning the rhetorical situation and finding strong examples made it easier. Drafting and revising also helped because I improved my organization, evidence, and explanations.  Now I feel more prepared to keep analyzing speeches and American Literature texts because I know what to look for, like tone, purpose, and rhetorical devices. Summary: today in class we did a rhetorical analysis essay  Reflection:  today in class I learned how to fully do a rhetorical analysis essay 
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Today, you learned how to complete a rhetorical analysis planning guide step by step, from identifying the rhetorical situation to analyzing devices and effects. Reflect on one step of the rhetorical analysis process that helped you understand the process more clearly. Explain what you learned during that step and how it improved your ability to analyze a speaker’s message.

  Prompt Response:   One step that helped me understand rhetorical analysis better was identifying the rhetorical situation (speaker, audience, purpose, and context). I learned that you have to know who is speaking and why before analyzing any devices. This made it easier for me to explain how the speaker’s choices support their message and influence the audience. Summary: today in class I completed my rhetorical analysis planning guide  Reflection:  today in class I learned how to start off a essay 
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