Changing Minds: Changing Worlds – Language for emotional effect and change
In our most recent unit in English, we focused on how persuasive texts could be effective in addressing global issues. We discussed how pathos techniques in persuasive texts could do this. Our...
View ArticleResponding to The Vanishing Season by Jodi Lynn Anderson
In this old place, We’ll welcome you with letters and faded names. Although you say our home is spent these walls bear secrets They’re burdens as heavy as the guilt in your chest, the guilt keeps you...
View ArticlePersuasive Speech Reflection
The last project I completed in drama class was the persuasive speech, which can be seen in the video at the bottom of this post. The topic I chose was books versus movies. I felt that my speech was...
View ArticleComparing books and films: The Outsiders
Recently in our English class, we read the book The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. We also watched the movie adaption. We were asked to reflect afterwards on both book and film, and outline a few...
View ArticleMusic – Pop Song Reflection
A while ago in music class, we created pop songs with groups, each person playing a different instrument to contribute. I was in a group with Emma and Emily. We played the piano, koto and guitar. In...
View ArticleDrama: Infomercial Reflection
Recently in drama class, we finished our unit on infomercials. Our final task was to perform an infomercial in groups to expand our experience and practice in public speaking. Reflecting on the unit,...
View ArticleKoto: Hikaru Umi – Process Journal
As we continue working on Hikaru Umi, our piece in koto class, we have also been asked to individually reflect on the process in which we are practicing and memorizing this piece on our own. As well as...
View ArticleScience: Brain Myths
Common Brain Myths There are a number of myths about the way the brain works. For example, one myth is that the larger your brain, the smarter you are. However, elephants have larger brains than humans...
View ArticleKoto: Performance Reflection
Throughout this semester in koto class, we have been practicing our piece Hikaru Umi for a couple months leading up to the spring concert, which was yesterday. After performing our piece, we were asked...
View ArticleMusic Analysis – Character Leitmotif
We have discussed a bit in koto class about character leitmotifs and their musical significance. To explain this term, a character leitmotif is a recurring musical phrase or theme that is associated...
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