F.I.N.D.

F-FACT- One fact about “The Crucible” is that it happened during the Salem Witch Trials.
I-INTERNAL CONNECTIONS- While reading “The Crucible” I felt like I could relate in a way because of the scapegoating. How I could be in vulnerable situations and get blamed for something that I did not do.
N-NEW IDEA-  A new idea I learned while learning about “The Crucible” was scapegoating. Before reading this book, I had not known about what scapegoating was.
D-DECISION- A personal decision that I will make based on my reading and understanding of the book is that I will not believe everything that is said without proof. That is why all the hangings happened, because of young girls acting.

October Reflection: In terms of reaching my academic goals this year, I am trying to get peer tutoring more often if I am lost in a subject. I do not read as much due to a lot of things I have to get done and events happening but I read when I have time. I think I participate in this class a decent amount of times. Some weaknesses I see in myself is that there are some times when I do not understand what is being asked for or needed. Also, not feeling like I am good enough. Some strengths are that I try my best and speak up when needed. As a writer, I have a lot of room for improvement. Essays are challenging for me. Listening is something that is easy for me. I want to work on getting better at introductions to essays because hooks are hard for me. 

Freedom and conflict contribute and impact the world around us positively or negatively. The United States has many freedoms protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights unlike North Korea, Libya, Iran, and Cuba. These freedoms benefit us because we are allowed to act, say, express, believe and more freely. Our freedom costs many soldiers their lives. Freedom and conflict can be opposites because there is a paradoxical relationship between them. A resolution or compromise to conflict is usually freedom. Too much freedom without any type of order can create more conflict within society. 

To be American means to not only be an American citizen but to live by the American laws and tradition. It means to be a proud citizen. The “American Dream” to me is people from all around the world coming to America for the better. They have hope for great opportunities in the Land of the Free. These people start by struggling and working their way to the top.

I, too

I, too, sing America.

I am the all loving sister
They send me to the closet to hide
When company comes,
But I laugh,  
And dress well,
And grow proud.

Tomorrow,
I’ll be at the church
When guests come.
Nobody’ll dare
Say to me,
“You can’t marry her”
Then
Besides,
They’ll see how colorful I am 
​And be remorseful


I, too, am America