Aprils Blog

 Molly Ivins is a popular journalist. In this essay, she talks about the damage that guns can cause and how guns are no longer used for protection but to hurt people. She also said that more people should be licensed to carry a gun.  I personally didn't enjoy this reading because I don't like discussing violence. Some new words I learned are; 1. psychosexual. 2. perforating.

 Carl T.Rowan is a journalist and commentator who was born in Tennessee. In this story, he writes about this teacher he once had named Miss Bessie. Miss Bessie was a very educated woman to inspired her students to work hard, remain humble and to be grateful for the little things. In the time of World war I, she encouraged her students to be aware of what is happening in the world because growing up black was very hard. This was a time when the battle between black and white also started to rise.  I love this story because Miss Bessie showed that you can make due with even the smallest things and to never lose hope.

Today in class, we were assigned to write an essay on whether women should be allowed to continue school if they are pregnant. I loved this topic because I feel as though people underestimate women because we're often assumed to be the 'soft type' but in my essay, I tried my best to prove them wrong. It was a successful class.

 Naheed Mustafa is a Canadian born citizen who is a journalist. In this published story, she expresses her thoughts on wearing of the hijab, the headscarf for Muslim women which has become a controversial issue in several countries today. She stated that by wearing a hijab she didn't feel pressured or judged by men who think women should show their physical assets. This gave her freedom and that women should not follow the rules of society, it is best to be yourself and to feel comfortable.  I agree with Naheed Mustafa, this allows a woman to feel liberating and I'm all about supporting eachother.

 I think during my time in English Class, I've grown a love for writing, It has not only helped me develop my vocabulary skills but I also try to have fun with it.

  In todays world, smoking has become a big activity that is normalized almost across the entire world. This includes marijuana , tobacco and it has gone even far to something that has been created called 'Vape'.  Alice Walker expresses herself as a young mother who is concerned for her daughter who is currently smoking during her daily activities such as doing homework or lounging around the house. When Alice was younger, she grew up in a home where her father, grand-father and sister developed addictions for smoking tobacco which ultimately led to her father and grandfathers death. Alice soon became curious as to why this 'smoking' was so good like what others expressed. She tried it and quickly gave it up due to her body's reaction. Years later Alice is worried her daughter might turn out like her grandad. I think this story was delivered really well because smoking has become a major activity that can both be fun and dangerous. I don't think smoking marijuan...