Ms. Antonio's English 10 Blog 2019-2020

This post is a sample given to previous students of what you could possibly write for your Blog Post #2: Tone and Purpose . Your task is to find a section of text from your book whether a short quote or a small passage like this one. You will first write what you feel the author's tone is, then explain why he/she used this tone or for what purpose. ***** Here, the main character and narrator of the book I am reading, If I Stay by Gayle Forman, is describing her boyfriend's reaction to her collection of classical records: I’ve shown them to Adam, but that was only after we’d already been together for five months.  I’d expected him to laugh . He’s such the   cool guy with his pegged jeans and black low-tops, his effortlessly beat-up punk-rock tees and his subtle tattoos .  He is  so not the kind of guy to end up with someone like me . Which was why when I’d first spotted him watching me at the music studios at school two years ago, I’d been convinced ...

What Would You Do - White Girlfriend in Black Barbershop I chose this particular "What Would You Do?" scenario because I found it to be so pertinent to today's climate, especially in our country.  While some would say that racial tension has decreased tremendously and to some extent, I might agree with this, with the rise of social media and far quicker means of communicating, people have become much more vocal, much more direct with their opinions--both positive and negative--and far less accountable for the repercussions that may come with such unfiltered thoughts. As much as I'd like to say I'd stand up in this situation, it's really easier said than done.  My husband and I both like to think of ourselves as morally passionate.  We both will stop to talk and/or help a homeless person.  We both will offer assistance to strangers who seem like they are struggling whether it be elderly needing help reading a product label, a physically handicapped person ...

Welcome to our class blog!  Here you will be required to respond to questions, comment on others' thoughts, and share your opinions on certain topics, as well as exemplify your personal reading progress.  When asked to participate in discussion and/or comment on others', you may respond  only  to classmates in  your specific class period . I hope to have a rewarding last semester with you all!