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In Into the Wild, Christopher McCandless gives up many of his possessions in pursuit of freedom and meaningful experiences. If you had to simplify your life and keep only a few important possessions, what would you keep and why? What would be hardest to leave behind?

Prompt Response:  If I had to simplify my life, I would keep my favorite hoodie because it's gotten me through a lot, my PVC sword because it's one of, if not my favorite, things I've built, and my Digivice because it's something that reminds me of my childhood. There's more I would keep, but they don't come to mind right now. The hardest thing to leave behind would be my phone because it's something I use every day, and I'm so used to having it within arm's reach, so not having it would feel alien. Summary: Today, we read chapter one of "Into the Wild." Reflection:  I think we're in for an interesting narrative, and props to John Krakauer for putting together a story from bits and pieces of evidence. Also, I think McCandless was very immature for accepting the man's help.
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People sometimes feel the need to step away from their normal routines or environments in order to better understand themselves. Describe a time when you needed distance from a situation, place, or group of people in order to think more clearly or gain perspective. What did that experience teach you about yourself?

  Prompt Response:  A few weeks ago, my family and I went to my uncle's house for a memorial to my aunt's mother. It was really just a small get-together with some food, though. While my uncle and aunt cooked, I decided to sit in the kids' room while they all ran around. I just sat and watched my phone till the food was done. After eating, the kids decided to come and bother me. I entertained them for a few minutes, but when they kept going, I got tired. So, I got up and sat in the living room with the adults. I was okay for a few minutes, but then they started talking and laughing a lot, and I just couldn't sit comfortably. I decided to take a stroll through the apartments. It was late and somewhat dark, but I turned my music on and kept walking. While I was walking, my best friend called me. I told her what happened, we talked about it, then we started goofing around. After we got off the phone, I realized family is great and all, but friends choose to be with you. Fo...
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After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, consider your first impression of Christopher McCandless. Based solely on the events and details presented in this opening chapter, do you believe McCandless truly understood the risks he was taking when he entered the Alaskan wilderness? Why or why not?

Prompt Response:  We weren't able to start chapter one today, but from what we reviewed about the story, I think Christopher McCandless knew what he was getting into and possibly wanted the outcome. Finding your identity is something different for everyone, so maybe this is how McCandless found himself. Summary: Today, we were introduced to the story "Into the Wild." Reflection:  From what I've heard, it sounds interesting, and I can imagine a horror movie about it. Although it's obvious he's going to die in the end, I wish it were more ambiguous instead of just thrown out there.
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After viewing your classmates’ digital posters and reading the feedback comments left on your work, what new ideas or perspectives did you gain about your poster? Reflect on how the feedback influenced the way you think about your creative choices and describe what you learned about the creative process while designing and presenting your poster.

Prompt Response:  I haven't gotten any comments on my poster yet because I have not finished it. Hopefully, after I post it this weekend, I'll get some nice constructive criticism and can improve future posters I make. Summary: Today, I started working on my poster for the similes and metaphors. Reflection:  I was a bit delayed, so I was able to get an extension to Sunday night. Currently im not sure how I should format my poster with six explanations and six pictures to go along with them, but eventually I'll figure it out.
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Reflect on the simile and metaphor worksheet. Which topic challenged you the most when creating your figurative language, and why? In your response, explain what made that topic difficult and how you worked through the challenge (or what you might do differently next time).

Prompt Response:  The part that challenged me most while completing the worksheet was the "Doubt or Criticism" section. It was hard to find a Metaphor that really fit the topic, since I've been doubted in different environments, but after thinking about it for some time, I understood what would work. Summary: Today, I began writing my similes and metaphors, along with working on my poster for them. Reflection:  It took me a while to write the similes and metaphors, but I got it in the end. After writing them, I had to put them all on a poster and turn them in before the end of class, but I got an extension to Sunday night this weekend.
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Today you created similes and metaphors that reflect your struggles, growth, and resilience. In a well-developed paragraph, reflect on the process. What did you learn about yourself while writing your figurative language?

Prompt Response: I was absent from class today, so I did not get to create these similes and metaphors.    Summary: Today, I went on a fieldtrip to Redan High for a financial literacy course. Reflection:  I enjoyed the trip, and while most of the information was familiar, there were some new things I learned.  
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Describe how you spent your time, any activities, traditions, travel, hobbies, or moments that stood out to you. You may also discuss something new you tried, something you learned, or how the break helped you reset before returning to school. Keep your response appropriate for a school setting and focus on experiences you are comfortable sharing publicly

Prompt Response:  Over the break I did not have much time to rest. Throughout the week I was doing college tours with Kappa League, a mentorship program run by members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Over the course of four days, we went to Jackson state, Alcorn state, Grambling state, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana state, Southern university, and Tulane university. I enjoyed the tour and a few of the campuses caught my attention. One moment that stood out to me especially was on Wednesday night when we got to walk around in the French Quarter in New Orleans. While walking through, I witnessed a duality there. I realized that something made out to be so beautiful and amazing on top can be just as dark and ugly underneath. While walking through the French Quarter there were outstanding views, impressive architecture, great music, and wonderful smells. But as we saw those things in great amounts, we also witnessed poverty, the effects of addiction, and prostitution just as much. Taking...
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If you had to describe how you show love using only three objects (for example: a playlist, a hoodie, a late-night snack, a long text message, etc.), what would you choose and why? Explain what each object represents and how it connects to your personality.

Prompt Response:  I show love with a handwritten note, one of my hoodies, and half of a matching bracelet. Firstly, I'd chose the note because I'm not very good at speaking to people one on one but I have a lot to say that can be expressed much better through a note. Secondly, I'd chose one of my hoodies because it represents me being there for comfort or warmth. Lastly, the bracelet half would be a reminder that two halves make a whole with me having the other piece. Summary: Today we wrote poems for someone we care for. Reflection:  I started writing the poem not knowing what I was going to write about but after the first few lines, it just started flowing and I got it completed.
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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day week, describe your idea of a perfect day spent with someone you care about (a friend, family member, or significant person in your life).

Prompt Response:  My idea of a perfect day spent with someone I care about goes as such: First, I wake up, eat breakfast and get dressed. Then, around ten to twelve, I start heading to a plaza or a large mall to meet up with the other person. We walk around the mall and shop at some stores for a few hours and then leave to go to a theater and watch a movie. Afterwards, we hang out at one of our houses for a bit then end the day. Summary: Today, we got our guides for writing a rhetorical essay. Reflection:  We started by brainstorming and building aspects of our essays with the guide sheet. I think I'm going to have some trouble writing in class but I should be able to get through it.
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What is the best piece of advice of that your parent or guardian has given you? Tell what the advice was and what prompted you to ask the question.

Prompt Response:  Some of the best advice my dad has given me is "If you do it now, you won't have to do it later." I was behind on a bit of homework, and my grades were slipping because of that. We had a talk, and he dropped that line. Ever since then, if I don't feel like doing something, I think back to that. Summary: Today, we analyzed Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son". Reflection:  I enjoyed the poem, and even though it wasn't addressed to me directly, the words were still motivating.
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