Jemy´s English Blog

  Prompt: In A Worn Path , Phoenix faces several obstacles as she makes her way toward her destination, but she continues because she has an important reason for completing her journey.  Think about a time when you had to travel somewhere or work through obstacles to reach a destination or goal. What challenges did you face along the way? Was the journey worth it in the end? Explain why or why not. Prompt Response: Working through severe academic setbacks to pass my advanced algebra class. Summary: After falling far behind early in the semester due to an illness, I failed my first two major quizzes. The obstacles I faced included teaching myself complex mathematical formulas, overcoming severe test anxiety, and committing to an hour of tutoring every day after school while balancing my other courses. Reflection: The journey was entirely worth it in the end because earning a solid final grade proved to me that determination is more powerful than a bad start. It completely s...

  Prompt: In “ A Worn Path, ” Phoenix has a memorable encounter and conversation with the hunter during her journey. Think about a conversation you have had that had a lasting impact on you. What was the conversation about, and how did it change your thinking, perspective, or actions? Prompt Response: A conversation with my grandfather about staying patient during a difficult track season. Summary: I told him I wanted to quit because my running times weren't improving. He explained that growth is like walking a long path; you must focus on the single step right in front of you, not the distant destination. Reflection: This changed my perspective on failure. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by huge long-term goals, I learned to value small, daily progress, which kept me from quitting and taught me true resilience.

  Prompt: Write about a fear you have overcome. A time i had to overcome a fear is when i had went to work with my friend. We did construction and we was working on a hotel roof its heights floor. If you haven´t caught on my fear is heights. We was so high i felt like i was gon pass out but i thought to my self that everything was gon be fine and to breath. That how i overcame my fear.