Isabella's English Blog

Prompt Response:   The bibliography helped me see my topic from every angle. I found sources that backed each other up with facts, but also some that looked at things differently. By looking at the history, the social side, and the possible solutions all at once, I now have a much deeper understanding of the issue. This will help me write a paper that covers all the bases instead of just one side. Summary: Today in class, we continued to work on our annotated bibliography Reflection: Today I learned how to put my citations in order by author's last name.

Prompt Response : For me, the most challenging part of the annotated bibliography was  the reflection part of the bibliography because I had to explain exactly how each source fit into my own argument. It forced me to think ahead and plan out my paper instead of just collecting info. This helped me grow because I learned how to connect different ideas together, which will make the actual writing process much faster and more organized. Summary : Today in class, we started our annotated bibliography on Writable. Reflection: Today I learned how to write a bibliography 

Prompt Response: Some differences that I noticed were that  I looked at several sources that didn't always agree with each other. Some highlighted the benefits of the issue, while others pointed out the risks. Comparing these different ideas helped me understand the topic better because I could see the 'big picture' instead of just one side. It showed me how many different factors are actually involved. Summary : Today in class, we started our research. Reflection: Today in class I learned how to find the citation for articles.

Prompt Response:  Using GALILEO was a big step up from a regular Google search. It’s built for serious research, so I had to learn how to use better keywords and filters to find what I needed. By checking things like the author’s background and the date it was written, I found much more reliable sources. It really made my final project feel more professional and trustworthy.  This also made my research a lot stronger. Summary: Today in class, we were taught how to properly research articles on Galileo Reflection: Today I learned how to do my research properly.

  Prompt Response:  This cartoon is a critique of political distraction, suggesting that leaders use foreign conflicts to divert public attention from serious problems at home. By showing Donald Trump pointing toward missiles in the sky while a giant elephant labeled "Big Beautiful Bill" crushes Uncle Sam, the cartoonist argues that domestic policy and the weight of the political party are harming the country while no one is looking. The presence of an ICE officer suggests that controversial enforcement or legislative actions are being ignored because of the "chaos" abroad.   Summary: Today in class, we worked on a Writable assignment as a class. Reflection: Today I learned how to analyse a prompt.

  Prompt Response:  In the past, I’d usually just Google a topic by typing in a super broad question or just a few random words and hoping the first link had the answer. It’s basically just throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. But today, I practiced using specific search phrases, which is way different because it’s more like using a scalpel than a sledgehammer. Instead of getting millions of generic results or random blog posts, using specific keywords and filters helps me find actual academic studies or expert articles that are hidden deeper in the search results. Summary: Today in class, we worked on a CommonLit assignment. Reflection: Today I learned about a new article on CommonLit.

Prompt Response:  It’s tough because there’s rarely a single right answer; instead, you have to balance different factors, like the  economic cost  of a solution versus its  ethical impact  on people. You might also find that what works on a big, statistical level doesn't actually help individuals with unique, lived experiences. Understanding all these different viewpoints is the only way to avoid having a biased "blind spot." Plus, seeing the whole picture makes your own argument way stronger because it shows you’ve actually done the work to understand why people disagree. Summary: Today in class, we worked in our groups to do research.  Reflection: Today I learned how to create research phases.