This week we had to write two very awful essays. The only thing I learned, besides how symbolism and characterization are kind of not that bad to learn about, is how I cannot read when there are people talking right next to me. Like wow, I think my biggest pet peeve in life is when people talk when you are trying to read in designated quiet time for reading. I picked the worst seat in the class I think because, I’m not going to name names, but a sit next to the chattiest people around. Anyway, one of the essays I wrote about with my partner, Harry, was about symbolism. With my background in hating poetry and everything, I kind of assumed I would hate doing these essays, but surprisingly, I found it fairly easy to pick up on the symbolism used in the stories. I was also surprised how much I kind of enjoyed the stories. Characterization, the second essay topic was a bit harder, but in the end still way better than poetry. I think it was harder because of the story we chose, Sonny’s Blues. The story was very long, and not that interesting. My SSR book, which I really enjoy, is going pretty well. Other than me not getting many pages read, though I think I’m still on track with my reading rate, I’m having a pretty good time reading it. It’s very different to anything I’ve read before, and it’s very funny.
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I’d say the main event of this week was having the author come in and speak about revising and publishing pieces. I really liked him because he had a cool Australian accent. He also said something about time that really stuck with me. I don’t remember the direct quote, but it was something along the lines of time keeps going, no matter what. For example, if you’re thinking about writing a book but think it’s going to take too long, that time is going to pass anyway, so why not spend the time doing something you find enjoyable. This week we also have been working on our creative writing assignment. In my reflection page I talked about how the creative writing has helped me to become better getting my thoughts together, and then putting my words down on paper, and I think I also have these weekly blogs to thank for that. Not going to lie, I try to do these blogs as fast as possible, but I do kind of like them. I think they are a really great way to communicate with the teacher, especially because sometimes I find it hard to find the right words in a conversation face to face with a person. Also this week we had to write a poem of the week essay and, I must say, I think I might be getting better. Don’t get me wrong, mine still sucks, and there are barely any words on the page, but I think there is some improvement. I think the best thing to happen in AP Lit this week was probably listening to all of the poems by Ross Gay. I’ve discovered that I actually kind of like poetry when I’m not forced to analyze it. Like, this Ross Gay guy had some pretty rad stuff. A major aspect of it that I enjoyed was just like, how easy going the guy was, but still so enthusiastic. So, I’m not sure that I would have enjoyed the poems as much if I just read them out of a book. Also this week I powered through and finished my first book for the author study, Enduring Love. It wasn’t terrible, but I would NOT recommend it. It was like reading a really bad fanfiction. I didn’t even really have to finish it either because I cannot put myself through another one of that author’s books. So it doesn’t even count for the authors study. Experience I guess. I started a new book, The Wind - Up Bird Chronicle, by Haruki Murakami, that I think I will apreciate a lot more. Student Teacher Ben recommended it and said it was very funny, and boy he is right. The book is very odd, but very funny. I’m excited to, one, see where this book goes, and two, read more of the author’s work. When I said that listening to Ross Gay’s poems was the highlight of my AP Lit week, I forgot about not having a poem of the week. THAT was the best. Like actually, I reminded myself of that just as a way to reassure myself that my least favorite part of the day wasn’t coming for a whole week. It was great. |
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