RichardMorales

  Prompt Response:  I don't think I ever done anything out of the norm. Im just a regular chill guy.  Summary: Today in class we took notes on a poem by Emily Dickinson and analyzed it. Reflection:  I practiced note-taking skills, poetry analysis, and discussions. Who are you?:  I am a chill guy.

  Prompt Response:   As someone who is also from Honduras, I understand what Cofer is saying that the Island "travels" with you wherever you go. Everywhere I go, people will still look at me the same way based on how I look. Not just my skin color, but also by what I wear and how I carry myself. No matter how much I feel like my identity has changed, I will still be the same person no matter what.  Summary:  Today, we read a short story called "I Just Met a Girl Named Maria" and listed the stereotypes the author faced in the story. Reflection:  Everyone experiences some sort of stereotyping in their life. Looking at this story of this woman being stereotyped all her life and the things she has lived through, it makes you really think about how people treat Latin American women in our society, whether you can relate to it or have an understanding of it.  

  Prompt Response:  A time when I got a stereotype is when we were at a soccer court and my friends thought that because I was Hispanic I was good at soccer even though I don't play.  Summary: Today, we looked at different kinds of stereotypes for different cultures. Reflection:  Stereotypes are basic and simplified characteristics of a culture that aren't always accurate and can be offensive. I feel like we all stereotype people, whether it's intentionally or not.

Prompt Response:  Something I will never truely understand is the holy trinity dividing god between the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. I can't explain a lot because I just can't understand it. Summary: Today we read out our cultural identity poems to the class Reflection:  I learned alot about how my view their own personal identity

  Prompt Response:  Something that I wish I had more of is money.  I feel like if you have money like a lot then your set for a peaceful life.  Summary: We continue to work on our poetry project. Reflection:  I learn everything about my culture that I needed.

  Prompt Response:  I feel like the best work I ever done is an art work from my  sophomore year it took about 2 weeks to finish. It stands as my best work because of the dedication and time I put into it. This is why I consider my art work as the most creative thing I ever made. Summary: We continue to work on our poetry project. Reflection:  I learn how my culture shape my life and who I am today.

  Prompt Response:  My 2 biggest question on life is what is the purpose of life and Why are we here? I think these questions matter to me because it shows my way of living. I feel like if there is a purpose of life then I will always do everything with a purpose.  Summary: We worked on our culture poetry during class. Reflection:  I learn more about my culture doing this poetry project. 

  Prompt Response:  A time that I felt completely lost was on a literature assignment from last year. Summary: We presented our mask and we said what everything on the mask represented.  Reflection:  I learn a lot about my classmates and how culture can be your identity.

  Prompt Response:  I've adapted to the demands of this course over the pask week, by having a schedule of when work is due and I just pay attention in class. One strength I have is good note taking but a challenge I may anticipate as we progress is reading out loud as I stutter and get anxiety. I've always had a struggle during presentations my whole life as english is not my first language and I fear I could make a mistake and later be judge.  Summary: We worked on our cultural mask in class and watched a movie of a girl finding who they were. Reflection:  I will continue to do my best this year even through obstacles.

  Summary:  In  "Girl"  by Jamaica Kincaid, a mother gives her daughter a long list of rules on how to behave and fulfill traditional female roles. For example her being a female can't squat down to play marbles and she has to be responsible for doing the chores around the house. Reflection:   Being a guy, I’ve definitely felt the pressure to act a certain way  like always being tough, not showing emotions At the same time, I know being male comes with certain privileges in a society shaped by patriarchy. I try to stay aware of that and not let those roles define who I am. 

  Prompt Response:   Summary:  In "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid, a mother gives her daughter a long list of rules on how to behave and fulfill traditional female roles. The story highlights the cultural expectations placed on young women and how these roles are passed down. Reflection:   This reminds me of my own culture in Honduras, especially during La Cena de Nochebuena (Christmas Eve dinner). In my family, everyone has a role woman usually cook, kids help out, and elders lead prayers. Like in the story, there are unspoken expectations, especially for females. But unlike the strict tone in "Girl," our family tradition feels warm and full of love, showing that roles can also bring people closer.

  Prompt Response:   Summary:  In Girl, Jamaica Kincaid portrays a mother giving her daughter a list of instructions that reflect the cultural expectations placed on women in their community. These instructions show how heritage shapes behavior and daily life by teaching what is proper and how to navigate social roles. Reflection:   My Hispanic heritage shapes my daily expectations in ways similar to the girl in the story. Growing up, my family taught me values like respect for elders, the importance of family, and how to carry myself with dignity.