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Prompt: Describe one thing that makes you different from other people.

 Prompt Response: One thing that makes me different from other people is my ability to adapt. I adapt quickly to new situations and environments and make them comfortable and functional for myself. and as easly learn how to do new things. That is what differentiates me from other people. Summary: I learned how to write sentences on my own about breaking down speeches. Reflection: These new skills will help me as a writer, and I'm able to push myself to write more.

Prompt: What is the most creative thing you have ever made? Share what it was and explain why it stands out as your best work.

  Prompt Response: The most creative thing I made was a model of a sword from a show I watched called Naruto. I would love watching Naruto, and I made the whole thing out of paper. I used every detail on the sword, and it was a fully functional replica. I later threw the paper model away the same day. Summary: I continued to learn how to use ethos, pathos, and logos in speeches. Reflection: These skills will help me as a writer. And I will continue to use ethos, pathos, and logos in my writing

Prompt : Describe a time you felt completely lost.

 Prompt Response: A time I felt completely lost was when I first moved to Lakeside in 9th grade; the school seemed so big. I was so surprised by where I was and just astonished by the size of the school; I never knew what anything was. I felt alone, like I had no friends to bond with and enjoy this place with. Eventually I found my way around the school. Summary: I learned how to breakdown i speech and use ethos pathos, and logos Reflection: These skills will better improve me as a writer. I loved watching the video clips

Prompt: How has living in or around Atlanta influenced the way you see your community, culture, or identity? If you were speaking to someone unfamiliar with Atlanta, what would you want them to understand about your community?

  Prompt Response:  From my experience of living in Atlanta for the past 6 years I have been around many parts of Atlanta. I lived on both sides of town for an equal amount of time I can say that the community is very diverse and different depending on where you are in the city. And where you live. I have been to a majority all white school from 4-6th grade and I felt welcomed and embraced even tho I was diffrent from every one else. Summary: I learned how to breakdown speeches and understand them  Reflection:  the skills I learned today will help me evolve as a writer and countinue to grow in my writing as I countinue learning new skills

Prompt: Write about something that you believed as a child.

  Prompt Response:   I used to honestly believe that Santa clause was real and I always wanted to catch Santa in the act. So normally I would be sleep on Christmas but my parents were awake. And I asked them was Santa clause and they told me he is not real and they were the one who gets me presents. I was devastated. Summary:I learned more about ethos,pathos,and logos topics and how to use them properly. Reflection:  I learned more valuable skills on how to effectivley make a argument and use ethos,pathos,and logos. These skills will better improve me as a writer.

Prompt: Think about an argument or disagreement that you wish you could have handled differently. What happened, what was your goal, and what would you do differently now? Use at least one idea from Chapters 1–3 of Thank You for Arguing in your response.

  Prompt Response:  An argument or disagreement I wish I did differently was the argument I had with my little sister. She was completely in the right and my argument wasn't even a good one and she was right and everyway. I would used the method that gives my oppennet points instead of fighting to prove my point. Summary: I learned today valuable argumentive ideas from today in class Reflection: today in  class these argumentive ideas really helped me form better arguments to have a batter outcome in winning. Rather than trying so hard to be right I lose in the end.

Prompt: Think of a time when you tried to persuade someone to agree with you, change their mind, or do something you wanted. What were you trying to persuade them to do or believe? How did you use ethos, pathos, or logos to persuade them? Which appeal was most effective and why?

  Prompt Response:  I remember when i was trying to persuade my parents to get me a gaming laptop. I used pathos to appeal to my parents on how badly I wanted this computer. And I also used ethos to show my parents my grades on how well I was doing in school to further convince them to give me the laptop and even then I still did not get the laptop. Summary: I learned how to use ethos, pathos,and logos in sentences Reflection: This lesson of using ethos,pathos,and logos in class .helped me use these tactics to better persuade people to construct a better argument.