Rosario's English Blog

 Writing Prompt: After viewing my classmates presentations, I found Latino/Hispanic women the most interesting. I honestly, understand the reason why they are stereotypes mean, loud, or crazy. However, I found it interesting that I didn't know there were stereotypes in the shows the group presented. In Modern Family, Sofia Vergara one of the women who I didn't know showed signs of stereotyping. In a way, this TV show confirms and reinforces those stereotypes that people have, in reality, they are not true. It made me realize even with people that are in my race, ethnicity, and culture are being stereotyped.  Summary: Today in class we presented our group projects.  Reflection: Today in class I learned the dangers of a single story in various culture groups. 

 Writing Prompt: The greater role in shaping my future career choice is the genuine interest and passion rather than the financial benefits and stability. I say this because I do not want to do something for the rest of my life that I will not enjoy. When it comes to financial benefits and stability, overall that is awesome. However, i'd like to try building that on my own. There are many ways and opportunities to achieve that if I just try. Making this choice will positively affect my future happiness because I am doing something I want to do, that I enjoy, and that I am passionate about.  Summary: Today in class we worked on a worksheet about researching careers and how it can benefit us.  Reflection: Today I learned various careers I didn't know I may have an interest in, I also learned how it can really benefit me economically and professionally. 

 Writing Prompt: Throughout this class, multicultural Literature, it really exposed me to things that I never knew or even thought about. The most effective way I was exposed to topics within multicultural were the texts. The stories, memoirs, poems, they each played a critical part of this class. I was able to strengthen the interpretation of a poem when we read one that was called infant sorrow. the memoir 'Wild" opened me trail culture, the people who walk on trails each have a story to tell. How even her as a woman, was able to ignore stereotypes too. Writing blog posts everyday helps me thing about myself or topics we've talked about. One significant lesson about culture that stood up to me was identity. At the very beginning of the school year, we had an assignment that continued and empty mask. Inside, we had to put picture of items or people that make up our identity. We had watched a short film about it too, where the girl was able to take her mask off and show he...

Writing prompt: A film that represents my culture is Selena. It is about a Mexican American singer who struggled with fitting in. Although it sounds negative, it really represents my culture because in the movie, it portrayed her a Mexican American who is not American enough for an American and not Mexican enough to be Mexican. So, she could not have enough from two worlds. However, her turning point was having to learn Spanish because at first she didn’t know how. She put effort into that side of her culture. In the American side, she knew the language, it was mostly about being accepted by others. So she went into the musical industry, so that everyone can see her through her talent and not her race. I connect so much with this movie because at times, I feel like I can’t have both words, even thought it is who I am and what I believe I am to be apart of.  Summary; Today in class we worked on our projects. Reflection; today I learned that being culturally involved is very importan...

 Writing prompt; Though out the film, the boy deals with various stereotypes that limits his identity. He is judged based on assumptions because of his appearance. He starts to question his identity because of the way others treat him and not how he sees himself. For example; his peers automatically assumed the boy had AIDS based on the color of his skin. They were also confused why he was able to speak Japanese if he is black. Due to this, he focused on isolating himself in order to make others around him happy. However, this made him question his identity on who he is and if he really does have AIDS. On a broader level, stereotypes influence how an entire cultural or a small group is being understood. They misrepresent a group which can lead to bias opinions and misunderstand one another. The film shows how stereotypes are inaccurate and misleading why showing how much the main character struggles. However, it highlight the importance of seeing a person for who they are and just ...

 Writing prompt; the most exciting thing about graduating high school is just the feeling of accomplishment. I am the last child of my mom to finish high school and it just feels like a big accomplishment for me and for her. I still remember so many memories when I was in kindergarten, it is so hard to believe I am finally done with the major 12 years of school. I am planning to go to college and study education and become a teacher. This matters to me because all my life I’ve been surround by teachers. Wether that is school, my family, or friends. I want to be able to give that back by helping others. It makes me feel happy helping others, in any way.  Summary; Today in class we watched a TedTalk Reflection; Today I learned that it is okay not to know what we want to do after high school. That the question “what do I wanna be?” Should be “what am I interested in?”