Jan - 10 Semester Reflection

1. One book I enjoyed over the break was To Kill a Mockingbird because of its powerful message about justice and empathy. 

2. I'd invite Frederick Douglass to dinner and ask him how he found the strength to fight for freedom and equality despite his much adversity. 

3. This semester, I want to improve my time management skills by using a planner and setting smaller, achievable goals for each week. 

4. I would set a story in the 1920s Harlem Renaissance to explore the vibrant culture and creativity of that time. 

5. The song Hallelujah reminds me of Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter because it captures themes of suffering, resilience, and redemption. 

6. The most challenging part of last semester was balancing schoolwork and personal responsibilities, and I plan to stay more organized this semester by creating a daily schedule. 

7. At the end of this semester, I want to feel accomplished, knowing I gave my best effort and grew as a student. 

8. If I were a character in an American novel, I'd be the sidekick—supporting the hero and offering wisdom along the journey. 

9. I'm excited to explore themes of identity and the American Dream in literature this semester because they're still so relevant today. 

10. Last semester, I was proud of improving my essay-writing skills, especially in organizing my arguments clearly and persuasively.