Luke Roath 1st blog

 Prompt: A moment that completely changed how I saw a character was when Anakin Skywalker finally switched to the dark side. Before that, I always thought he was a hero who would do anything to protect the people he cared about. But when I learned that his fear of losing Padmé is what pushed him to join the dark side, it made me realize he wasn’t just evil he was broken and confused. That “plot twist” made me understand how someone good can make terrible choices when they feel desperate. Just like the ending of A Rose for Emily , it forced me to rethink his whole story and see him in a more complicated way. Summary: Today in class we completed a group test. Reflection: I learned that I need to communicate with my peers more.

 Prompt: Athens, Georgia has always been a place full of memories for me, both good and bad. When I was younger, I loved how the town felt lively and creative, and I thought everything there was exciting. As I got older, though, I started to notice parts of Athens that felt worn down and a little lonely, especially the quieter streets away from downtown. Those areas remind me of times when I felt unsure of myself, like I was changing but didn’t know how yet. Even so, Athens still reflects who I am, because it shows both my bright, hopeful moments and the tougher ones that helped me grow. Summary: Today in class we read a rose for Emily Reflection: I learned how to change my car bettery.

 Prompt: The news that Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a university event shocked me more than anything I’ve heard lately. He was speaking to students at a college campus when a sniper’s single shot struck him and he died shortly afterward.People everywhere reacted with fear and sadness and demanded better security and less political violence. It stood out because someone so public and vocal about his beliefs was targeted for them, which made me worry about how divided people are. This story shows how powerful opinions can be and how dangerous it becomes when disagreement turns into violence instead of discussion. Summary: Today in class we finished the story, and completed a worksheet. Reflection: I learned that i need to pay more attention in class.

Prompt: I first heard the word donnybrook  while watching a sports highlight show. The announcer said there was a real donnybrook after two hockey teams started fighting on the ice. From the tone of his voice and the chaos in the clip, I could tell the word meant a wild fight or noisy argument. Seeing it used in that situation helped me understand it much better than just reading it in a vocabulary list. Now, whenever I hear donnybrook,I immediately think of a big, messy brawl. Summary: We completed 2 exercises with our new vocabulary. Reflection: I learned what stentorian.

 Prompt: One morning when I went fishing in South Georgia, I paused to take in the beauty around me. The water was calm and still,. I could hear birds calling in the distance and feel the cool breeze coming off the lake. For a moment, I forgot about everything else and just appreciated how peaceful nature could be. Like the speaker in “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” I realized how important it is to slow down and enjoy the quiet beauty of the world around me. Summary: Today in class we created our one pager. Reflection: I learned some new vocabulary in spanish.

 Prompt: Last year, I had to set a boundary with my friend who kept copying my homework. I didn’t want to make them upset, but I knew it wasn’t fair to keep letting it happen. When I finally told them no, they got mad, and we didn’t talk for a while. Later, they understood why I set that boundary, and our friendship became stronger and more respectful. Like in Robert Frost’s poem “Mending Wall,” setting limits helped keep our friendship healthy, even though it was hard at first. Summary: In class today we completed a common lit. Reflection: I learned how to truly analyze a common lit.

Prompt:  When my brother went back to college, the change happened faster than I expected. All summer, we spent time together, and the house felt full of laughter and energy. Once he left, everything suddenly felt quiet and different, and I realized how quickly good times can pass. This connects to Robert Frost’s idea in “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” because he explains that the best moments in life are often short-lived. My time with my brother was “gold,” but like in the poem, it couldn’t stay forever. Summary: Today in class we read 2 poems and completed a worksheet Reflection: I learned how deep Robert Frosts poems actually were.