Emilio's English Blog

  I used to think high school students were either really popular or only cared about grades. I also thought everyone was into sports or didn’t care about school. But after being in high school, I realized that’s not true. There are all kinds of students with different interests, and everyone has their own way of handling things. High school is more about finding your balance than fitting into one group. Today in class, we continued our group work. We kept working on our project and shared ideas. It was good to make more progress and discuss different points with my group. We’re getting closer to finishing it. I have a game today, and my day has been good so far. Everything is going well, and I’m looking forward to the game later. It’s been a pretty easy day.

  There was a time when I thought a quiet classmate was unfriendly, but I later realized they were just shy. I had judged them based on a stereotype that quiet people don’t want to talk. When I got to know them, they were actually really nice and funny. This made me realize that I shouldn’t assume things about people without knowing them. Now, I try to keep an open mind and give everyone a chance before making a judgment. Today in class, we got into groups and analyzed African American stereotypes in movies. We talked about how these stereotypes affect the way people see others. Some examples were common roles like the “funny sidekick” or the “criminal.” It was interesting to see how movies can shape ideas about different groups of people. My day at school was good. I went to class, did my work, and nothing was too hard. I got to talk with my friends and had a pretty normal but nice day. Nothing special happened, but it was still a good day.

  One time, my friend was misunderstood because people only saw him as a quiet kid. They thought he was shy and not very smart, but he was actually really funny and creative. When we only see one side of a person or culture, we miss the full story. This can lead to wrong ideas and unfair judgments. To see people and cultures more fully, we should listen, ask questions, and keep an open mind. Everyone has more to them than just one story. Today in class, we did a CommonLit.com assignment. We read an article and answered questions about it. The questions helped us understand the main idea and details better. Some were easy, but others made us think more. It was a good way to practice reading and thinking skills. Today was a good day. I went to class, did my work, and everything went fine. Nothing too hard or stressful. I got to talk with my friends and just enjoy the day. Overall, it was simple but good.

  Using the right words can make a big difference in how you talk and do well in school. If you know the exact words to use, people understand you better, and you don’t have to explain things over and over. In school, good vocabulary helps with essays, speeches, and even tests because you can say what you mean clearly. It also makes you sound smarter and more confident. If you use the wrong words or don’t know enough, people might get confused or not take you seriously. So, learning better words helps you in daily life and makes school easier too. Today in class, we wrote sentences with new vocabulary words. It helped us learn how to use them the right way. Some words were easy, but some were tricky. This practice made it easier to remember the words and use them in real life. It was a good way to get better at writing and speaking. Today was a good day. I went to class and did my work, which wasn’t too hard. We wrote sentences with new vocab words, and some were kind of tricky. At...

 When I become an adult, I think I would prefer suburban life. I like the idea of having more space, a quieter environment, and being away from the busy hustle of the city. Suburbs often offer more affordable housing, and I think it would be nice to have a bigger home and a yard. While city life has its perks, like being close to work and entertainment, I enjoy a calmer and slower pace, which the suburbs can offer. Plus, the suburbs usually have good schools, which is something I’d think about in the future. In class today, we had another CommonLit.com assignment and worked on it as a class. We read the passage together and discussed the questions, helping each other understand the material better. It was a good way to share ideas and make sure we all got the main points of the article. The class was focused, and we worked through the assignment pretty quickly. My day was okay overall. I had another game today, and unfortunately, we lost again. It was a tough match, but I felt like...

 I will try to avoid student loan debt by applying for scholarships, working while in school, and picking a college that isn’t too expensive. Scholarships can help pay for school, so I will apply for as many as I can. Having a job will also help me cover costs without taking big loans. I will also choose a school that gives a good education but doesn’t cost too much. Being smart with money will help me stay out of debt. Today in class, we worked on a CommonLit.com assignment together. We read the passage and answered questions as a class, discussing our thoughts and ideas along the way. It was a helpful activity because we could share different perspectives and help each other understand the material better. The class was focused, and we got through the assignment quickly while learning from each other. It was a productive day. My day was pretty good overall. I had a soccer game today, and unfortunately, we lost. It was a tough match, but I gave it my best effort and played hard wi...

Nirvana means perfect peace. I feel it when I play soccer, listen to music, or relax with friends. One night, after a hard week, I took a drive with friends. Cool air, good music—I felt calm and happy. Nirvana is in small moments like that.  Today in class, we learned new vocabulary words and practiced writing sentences with them. Since there was a sub, we worked independently and stayed focused on our assignments. The class was quiet and went by pretty quickly. It was a simple and calm day overall. Today was a pretty good day overall. School went by smoothly, and we had a sub in class, so things were calm. We worked independently on vocabulary, which wasn’t too hard. The rest of my classes went well, and I didn’t feel too stressed. After school, I had practice, and it went great. I played well, felt good, and enjoyed spending time with my teammates. Outside of school and practice, my day was pretty normal. I got some things done and had time to relax. Overall, it was a simple but ...

 One time when my failure was necessary for my growth was when I was working on my clothing brand. I spent a lot of time and energy on designs, but when I launched, sales didn’t go as well as I hoped. It was tough to see my hard work not pay off, but it taught me important lessons about marketing, target audiences, and what people really want. Instead of giving up, I used this failure to improve my brand, adjust my strategies, and understand my customers better. It ended up being a turning point that helped me grow and become more successful. Today was mostly independent work in class. We had time to focus on our own tasks, which made it feel calm and quiet. Everyone worked at their own pace, and it was nice to be able to concentrate without distractions. It was a good way to get things done and stay focused. I had a really good day today. It started off calm, and everything went smoothly. In class, we worked on our own, which helped me focus and get my work done. After school, I f...

 Yes, I have felt that way before. When I was really stressed, everything felt unreal, like I wasn’t fully there. My mind kept racing, and it was hard to focus. To calm down, I took deep breaths and reminded myself where I was. Talking to someone and listening to music also helped me feel normal again. In class, we finished our 'The Yellow Wallpaper' discussion questions and worked independently. We talked about the story and how the narrator's mind changes over time. After that, we had time to work on our own, which helped us focus and understand the story better. It was a productive class. I had an okay day today. My ankle was hurting, which made it hard to walk around and focus on things. I tried to take it easy, but I still had to keep moving. Even though it wasn't the best day, I managed to get through it and still get things done. It wasn’t great, but I made the most of it.

Macroscopic means something big enough to see without a microscope. I first heard it in science class when we talked about tiny and big things. For example, stars are macroscopic, but bacteria are not. Knowing this word helps me explain things better, especially when talking about science or nature. In class, we learned new words by looking at their meanings and writing our own sentences. We also answered questions to make sure we understood them. This helped us remember the words and use them in real life. Today was a good day. In class, we learned new words by looking at their meanings, writing our own sentences, and answering questions to understand them better. Later, I had a game and performed well, which made my day even better. It felt good to play and do my best.

 When I’m in a mood that I don’t like, I listen to music or clean. Music helps me relax and distracts me from whatever is bothering me. Cleaning also helps because it keeps me busy and makes me feel more in control. Doing these things usually helps me feel better and clears my mind. We did a digital mood poster about *The Yellow Wallpaper* in class. It was a creative way to show the different emotions and themes in the story. We used images, colors, and quotes to represent the main character’s mental state and how the wallpaper symbolized her feelings. It helped me understand the story in a deeper way by visualizing the mood. Today was an okay day. Nothing too exciting happened, but it wasn’t bad either. I got through my classes without any problems, and the lessons were pretty interesting. I had some good conversations with friends during breaks, which made the day feel a little better. After school, I had some time to relax, and it was nice to have a chill evening. Overall, it wa...

 One time, I felt like I was about to lose my mind when I lost my wallet. I was in a rush, and I didn’t realize it was missing until I needed it. I checked my pockets, my bag, and everywhere I could think of, but it was nowhere to be found. My heart started racing because it had my money and important cards inside. I retraced my steps, feeling more stressed by the second. Finally, after what felt like forever, I found it under my car seat. I was so relieved but also frustrated that I had panicked so much. In class, we read *The Yellow Wallpaper*, and it was really interesting. The story showed how the main character slowly lost her mind, which made it kind of creepy but also fascinating. It was a good example of how isolation and control can affect someone’s mental health. The way the wallpaper symbolized her thoughts made the story even more intense. Today was a good day. Classes went by quickly, and I understood the lessons well. I also had a good time talking with my friends and...

My favorite word right now is "bru." I like it because it’s casual and fun, and I can use it with my friends for almost anything, whether I’m joking or surprised. I use it all the time, probably every day. It just makes conversations feel more chill.   In class, we discussed different vocabulary words and their meanings. It was interesting to see how words can have different uses and tones depending on the situation. Some words were formal, while others were more casual. That’s why I chose "bru" as my favorite. it’s simple, fun, and something I actually use every day. Today was a good day. I got through all my classes without any problems, and the lessons were interesting. I also had some fun conversations with my friends, which made the day even better. Overall, it was just a smooth and positive day.