Writing
This page shows all the work I've done this semester in Colleens class.
Identity Maps and Unfair Project |
Critical Race Theory, Psychoanalysis etc. |
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James Baldwin |
Equity Mantra |
Book Club Reading.
What is this story about?In 1956 No-No Boy is published by John Okada. When it was released in San Francisco Johns writing was ignored by the public because the citizens wanted to move away from World War II. Later, during the 1970s Japanese American writers and scholars found the novel's importance for it represented Asian Americans experience.
No-No Boy tells the story of a young man named Ichiro Yamada who is a no-no boy. Ichiro tells the compulsory government questionnaire "no" twice to serve in the army and to swear loyalty to the United States. By saying no, Ichiro earns two years in prison and is hated by his family and community when he returns home to Seattle. What Literary Devices Does The Author Use In his/her writing?John Okada used many literary devices such as strong imagery, because the book itself is raw and doesn't try and hide anything to the reader. One scene is when John gets drunk with his friend ken and gets in a fight with two white men.
While I was reading the plot really pulls the reader in because there are scenes where I didn't expect happen and John Okada really puts the reader in a situation that is new. There are many more he uses but I felt these were the strongest of the literary devices he uses. What Skills of Close Reading Did You Gain Through This Reading?I learned that I needed to more pay attention when reading because I use to speed read and I didn't go slow down to understand, but I when reading no-no boy I felt I learned more about an point of time than any other.
Also I learned to see the book though many different lenses while still reading in my personal lens as well. At one point I felt I was reading it at the perspective of a Japanese American during the climax of the story because it reminded me of my grandpa when he first came to America, he didn't have a good job and needed to take care of his family. When I first started reading I didn't know what to expect, but I found myself reading in the lens of Ichiro really I felt empathy for this fictional character, and I couldn't image myself living through this. What Critical lens did you read your book club text through and why?I didn't stay with one lens I changed through a lot but the main one I remember when I began was a Marxist lens because at the time there were a lot of stereotypes and racism happening during World War II. I choose this lens first because I'm not discriminated, and I needed to see it in this society to begin to understand why it still continues.
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Imaginative Non-fiction |
Serial Podcast Season 1 |
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While I was listening to the serial podcast I wasn't sure who was at fault for the murder of Hae Min Lee but apparently Adnan syed is arrested with evidence that doesn't exactly prove he did it. It's pretty much a rollercoaster, because you believe this man is innocent but the evidence starts to move back and forth and witnesses and many other factors that make it hard to believe who did it. I personally believe he didn't for two reasons. The first reason is because it's been 15 years and he hasn't admitted to saying he killed Hae. My second reason is because there is just not enough evidence to prove he's the killer. I wonder if that was a situation I was put it because it would definitely be a difficult position to get away from.
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Self Reflection
During this semester I was focused on improving my writing skills and start honors in English 3. I tried to finish all my work when I could but I remember somethings would prevent me from doing honors or I would forget. I would try and manage my time: during a typical week I would go to church, exercise, study, music, sports, homework, and honors. However I would always make sure I turned my work in even if it was late. I know I need to work on getting a good S.A.T score so I must work harder during the summer. I suppose the one thing I'm excited about when I become a senior is one step closer to my future. I say this because I'm anxious to have new experiences and learn more about the world.