Ashley's English Blog

 Today in class we presented the posters we worked on last week. We had to write a poem about our culture, then make a poster exemplifying the cultural element we highlighted. I chose to subject mine about gender, and specifically the generational shifts in relation to this.  I am very active in my feminist fight, but in my family, my mother was the first one to start this fight. I tried to reflect that in this poem. When writing it, I felt connected with everyone who came before me, specifically in the suffrage fight. Today was a very important day for me, because I was able to vote for the first time. I felt connected to those who fought for this, and I am living my life to live on their legacy.  I really enjoyed this assignment, and I feel more connected to my culture because of it. I might not agree with my family on everything, but I know they all love me, and I reflected that in the piece.  Link to poem - Ashley DeLange 10/30/24

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 Today in class we discussed a poem about offensive terms, reflected on what terms are offensive to us, and finished a poem based on this. I was able to truly reflect on what hurts me and the power that my words have. I appreciated the depth of today’s lesson and the thought that went into covering such a difficult conversation. I have had a good day and I am very excited for my shows this weekend!

 Today in class we read and analyzed a poem by Langston Hughes. This poem led to a lot of personal reflection over my roots and how I can better connect to them and learn about them. I liked what we did in class, but I am stressed about time on the poem project. I have a very busy weekend because of the theater competition and hoco, but I am very excited for all of it!

 Today in class we played a Kahoot. It was a great activity and I really enjoyed it. I learned more about current events, but I did not win which was sad. I am very excited for the game tonight!!!

 Today in class we began our cultural poems. I wrote mine about being a woman and I enjoyed this personal reflection. I am struggling to write it, but I am enjoying this personal reflection. Today was a good day, but I over slept and was tired.