Nai’s English Blog

  Prompt Response :  It is important for students to write essays in their own words because schoolwork is supposed to show what the student knows and understands. Summary :  We talked about why academic writing needs to be original and come from the student instead of artificial intelligence. We learned that teachers expect honest work that shows real learning. Reflection :  Writing in your own words helps you actually understand the topic better. It also lets teachers see your effort and give fair feedback. When students do their own writing, they learn how to think for themselves and explain their ideas more clearly, which is important in school and beyond.

  Prompt Response :  The most challenging part of the paragraph for me was the analysis. Making an arguable claim was easier because I already knew what I wanted to argue. Moving beyond summary was harder because I had to explain why the evidence mattered, not just what happened in Wild. Summary :  We worked on writing a literary argument paragraph using the claim, evidence, and analysis structure. The focus was on whether discomfort is necessary for personal growth in Wild. Reflection :  I realized that I need to work on my analysis more. I tend to summarize the story instead of explaining how the evidence supports my claim. With more practice, I think I will get better at explaining my ideas clearly.

  Prompt Response:  Essay writing is enjoyable and sometimes challenging for me. Summary:  I have written many essays in school, which has helped me practice sharing my ideas clearly. Reflection:  I enjoy coming up with ideas and examples, especially when I understand the topic. One of my strengths is explaining my thoughts clearly. However, I struggle with organizing my paragraphs and writing strong introductions and conclusions. I want to improve my organization and flow.

  Response :  While writing my similes and metaphors, I realized they helped me explain my struggles and growth in a different way. Using figurative language made it easier to share feelings that are hard to say directly. It also showed how much I’ve changed and learned over time. Summary : I  used similes and metaphors to describe my struggles and personal growth. Reflection :  This activity helped me see my own strength and how I keep going even when things are hard.

Prompt  Response :  Over the break, I spent most of my time resting and staying at home. I watched movies, spent time with my family, and caught up on sleep. I also took time to organize my things and relax before school started again. Summary :  My break was calm and mostly focused on resting and spending time at home. Reflection :  The break helped me feel less stressed and more prepared to return to school. I feel refreshed and ready to get back into my routine.

Prompt Response : Participating as a listener and note-taker during the Interactive Oral helped me see how others organized their ideas and responded to questions. Listening to different viewpoints made me more confident and better prepared for my own discussion. Summary : For me , observing and taking notes helped with understanding expectations and gaining confidence to present. Reflection : Being involved as a listener helped me learn from others and feel more prepared to participate myself.