Nai’s English Blog

  Prompt Response:  The factor that plays the biggest role in shaping my future career choice is my genuine interest and passion for the field. Summary:   This factor is most important to me because I want a future career that I look forward to and makes me excited and happy. I rather do something that brings me enjoyment and fulfillment for the rest of my life rather than something that does not just for money.  Reflection:  This decision would give me more overall quality of life since I get to enjoy my days and I will have more passion and motivation for my future career.

  Prompt Response:  The cultural group I found most interesting was the Latina Women since I can personally relate and understand how harmful these stereotypes are. Summary: This presentation talked about two very common stereotypes made about Latina Women, these made me realize how common and harmful these can be towards Latina Women can truly be and how important it is to break them and educate audiences. Reflection:  This presentation deepened my understanding about Latina Women stereotypes and how to be more conscious when watching film with stereotypes.

 Prompt Response : Education is extremely important in my life currently since I believe that knowledge is extremely powerful and beneficial for people and can give you many opportunities in life. Summary : I believe education is very valuable and no one can ever take that away from you no matter what. I believe most students around the world value school the same way I do since it is usually taught to be helpful for your future at a young age. Reflection : This is why I believe education is important for me and many others in the world.

Prompt Response : One significant lesson about culture that has stood out to me is how important it is to embrace traditions in your culture and preserve the culture. One specific lesson about my culture that stood out to me was the ¨Fish Cheeks¨ Poem by Amy Tan. This lesson was about a girl who was embarrassed of her culture´s food at dinner in front of a boy she liked until she realized her mother made all her favorite meals that dinner. It shows me how we should not be ashamed of who we are and our culture, we should embrace it and be proud of it since it makes us all unique.

  Prompt Response : The most exciting thing about graduating high school for me is starting college and working toward becoming a sonographer. It matters to me because I’ll be building my future and doing something I’m interested in. Summary : I’m most excited to graduate so I can go to college for sonography and start my future career. Reflection : Graduation is important to me because it’s my first step toward the job and life I want.

  Prompt Response : I usually wear simple clothes, nothing with a lot of patterns. It’s usually pretty basic comfy outfits. People still sometimes assume things about you based on how you dress. Summary : I wear simple clothes, but people still make assumptions based on it. Reflection : It shows how people can judge others just from appearance, even when it’s nothing deep and just personal style.

  Prompt Response : A film that represents Hispanic culture well is “Coco”  . It shows Mexican traditions like Dia de los Muertos, family importance, and honoring ancestors. Miguel’s story shows how music and family history are deeply connected in the culture. Summary : The movie “Coco”  shows Mexican culture through family, traditions, and Dia de los Muertos. Reflection : It matters because it shows Hispanic culture in a positive way and helps people understand its traditions and values.

  Prompt Response : In “Born With It”  the boy gets judged because he has dark skin, even though he’s Japanese. The children assume he doesn’t belong and make false assumptions about him by thinking he has AIDS. This affects how he sees himself and makes him feel left out. The film shows how quickly people judge others based on appearance and how wrong those judgments can be. Summary : The film is about a dark-skinned Japanese boy who is treated differently and judged unfairly because of how he looks. Reflection : It shows how stereotypes can really hurt people and reminds us not to assume things about someone just based on appearance.

  Prompt Response :  A TV show that changed how I see a city was Friends , this show is set in New York City. It showed the city as fun and full of chances, but only one side of life there. Summary : Friends  made New York City look exciting, social, and full of success. It focused on people enjoying city life, but it did not show the many different cultures, neighborhoods, and struggles people there have. Reflection :  This can make people think everyone in New York lives the same kind of life.

  Prompt Response :  Filmmakers sometimes use stereotypes because it’s a quick way to help the audience understand a character without a lot of explanation. Summary :  In class, we discussed that stereotypes can make stories easier to write and faster for viewers to recognize different roles. Reflection :  I don’t think this really justifies using them, because even if it saves time, it can spread unfair ideas about groups of people and make those stereotypes seem real.

  Prompt Response :  One stereotypical film I have seen is Mean Girls. It shows high school girls as overly dramatic, rude, and obsessed with popularity. It also makes cliques seem like the most important part of school. Summary :  The stereotypes in the movie made it seem like all teenage girls act mean and care only about looks and social status. It also made high school seem more extreme than it really is. Reflection :  At the time, it made me think high school would be full of drama and mean people, but later I realized it was exaggerated for entertainment.

  Prompt Response :  My hair is wavy, and it connects to my Hispanic culture because many people in my family have the same hair type. It reminds me of my family and who I am. Summary :  One time I felt proud was when I wore my hair natural to school. People complimented it, and I felt confident. Reflection :  That moment taught me to appreciate my natural hair and be proud of my identity.

  Prompt Response :  The presentations helped me understand that different cultures have unique foods and traditions that are important to them. They showed how food can represent history, family, and identity. What stood out most to me was how each culture uses food to bring people together and celebrate important moments. Summary :  The presentations showed that food is an important part of culture and brings people together. Reflection :  I realized that learning about other cultures can help me be more open-minded and respectful of people’s differences.

  Prompt Response :  Food helps people understand who they are because it shows their culture and where they come from. When people feel judged, food can remind them of their identity. In Fish Cheeks, Amy feels embarrassed by her Chinese food when her crush visits because she wants to fit in. Later, she realizes the food is part of who she is. Summary :  Food shows culture and helps people accept who they are. Reflection :  Sometimes people try to hide things to fit in, but later they see those things are part of who they are.

  Prompt Response :  In Lunch serving leftover Chinese food is important because it shows the narrator didn’t really think about her grandmother or what she would like. Giving leftovers instead of a fresh meal feels careless and makes her grandmother feel less appreciated. The narrator could have made a more meaningful choice by preparing a fresh, traditional meal that connects to her grandmother’s culture. Summary :  The leftover food shows a lack of care, while a traditional, fresh meal would show love and respect. Reflection :  I once gave a friend a quick gift instead of something personal. Later, I realized if I had put more thought into it, it would have meant a lot more to them