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 Response- The day we mainly chose sources I wasn't at school but when I was there a different day things did go smoothly as we didn't have any disagreements and chose some of our sources. The most challenging part was probably just choosing the top sources out of all of them that we found. Summary- Things went smoothly choosing the sources. Reflection- Had to choose a limited amount of our sources for the research assignment.

 Response- My research topic was Freedom of speech vs Cancel culture. One of the main issues was the effects of cancel culture on society/ a person. Some may view it as public shaming while others see it as people being held accountable, to force change. I find this viewpoint of my topic so interesting because it's so common and I see it happens often whether it be online in tik tok or in person. Summary- Cancel culture viewpoint is one of the main issues and something that interests me. Reflection- Worked on research assignment.

 Response- The evaluation was the hardest for me because I had to go over and analyze the entire source so it was a bit more challenging then doing the summary and reflection because im used to practicing summary/evaluation for my blog posts. Summary- The evaluation was the most challenging reflection- We worked on annotated bibliography for our sources.

Response- The sources I got had two different perspectives, mainly one side opposed to cancel culture and the affects, and the other side talked about freedom of speech and its limits. The different sides of each source helped me understand both perspectives of the issue. Summary- Showed me both perspectives of the question Reflection- In class we did research on our topics with the website and added to our folder.

Response- Its different from just searching on google and clicking a website, because GALILEO gives you trusted and verified sources. It also gives you an option to select categories for your question, so you can get a more accurate answer/ source. Summary- Its much more specific and gives trusted sources. Reflection- In class we used the GALILEO website to find sources

Reponse- The image represents trump sending out ice to harass and deport innocent people, and then try to use Iran attacking Israel as a distraction to make ice seem irrelevant. Both situations are very terrible but the main image is focused on ice and the "Big Beautiful Bill" while trump is off to the side pointing and shouting about the attacks trying to throw off the audience. Summary- I feel like this image representing the events right now really good. Reflection- In class we had a fire drill and then studied how to research properly and the steps.

Response- In the past I would usually just Google something to get the answer, and find it from the first two topics or first page. I wouldn't use sites like Wikipedia, but I didn't research for a trusted source to find information either. But I'm going to start using Google scholar to find info because it's from a trusted source and you can get more specific on what you're looking for. Summary- I uses to just go off the first few options when searching for something and wouldn't check if it was a trusted source which I learned to not do from now on. Reflection- In class we worked on the same research assignment but got another paper to fill out.

Response- Our topic was to cancel culture against freedom of speech. Some challenging things to consider was the extent of getting canceled and the specifics of someone's actions or word choice. Summary- How far should cancel culture go against freedom of speech? Should people be limited to speaking their opinions. Reflection- In class we worked on the research sheet and learned how to look things up on Google scholar.

Response- In past projects when I worked with a group of people, I usually struggled with communicating with my group members, or there was one person in the group who didn't do any work. But with my group members currently I probably won't have that issue because we were actually engaging and doing work. Summary- past problems were communication while working on a project. Reflection- In class we started working on research and got new seats with our group members.

 response- If I could go anywhere I would want to go to six flags at night with my huzzington Jorge. I've been wanting to go to six flags again for a while and it would be nice to go eat at Zaxby's afterwards if it didn't close so early. Summary- I would like to go to six flags with my boyfriend Reflection- I didn't have a 2nd period today but there was no bullying assembly and the bikers were really fun to watch.

 Response- Chris wants to prove to himself that he can be independently so badly, that he refuses help and wont go back to the point where he ends up accepting his death. One time I refused to accept help on my math homework. I ended up failing the homework assignment and after that I let my mom help me with my problems. Summary- Chris's refusal for help led to his death.  Reflection- In class we read the book Into The Wild

 Response- It helps me see things from his perspective and understand him better, I feel more pity for him. I feel like a lot of people will feel more bad for him if they watch the film because he's shown in an environment where is parents are unhappy, and argue and put him and his sister through something kids shouldn't go through. There's a scene where his parents are screaming at each other and chris's dad gets on top of his mom and starts trying to strangle her and his mom yells "Look what your father is doing to me".  Summary- Watching the film deepens my understanding of chris Reflection- In class we watched Into The Wild film instead of reading the book

 response- If you read my past blog posts you probably saw this coming but the only person that truly makes me feel understood is my best friend. I've only ever trusted her, probably more than my parents or any relationship I've been in. Carine and Chris were so close because they went through so much, and all they had was each other. Because of that they grew close and trusted each other, thats how I feel with my friend. Summary- A close relationship I'm in is with my best friend and no one else. Reflection- In class we read "Into The Wild" where we see what type of relationship Chris has with his sister Carine.

 Response- One time during work we had a really big rush, and everyone received help except for me because I was making drinks and milkshakes in the back for the front and curbside people. It piled up really quick along with doordash and Uber eats orders but after 20 minutes the rush ended. Then one of the team leaders asked if I was good and I was kind of  irritated because it stressed me out but I lied and said I was good and didn't want to talk to anyone because I was agitated. This probably reveals I get annoyed easily. Summary- I got mad during a rush and lied and said I was fine which shows I get annoyed easily. Reflection- In class we worked on connections questions about the book were reading "Into The Wild"

Response- The film makes his actions more justifiable, right from the start we see things in order, how Chris experienced things and how his family and the outside world treated him. But in the book there are huge time skips which creates more questions and mysterious which alters how people perceive Chris. Summary- The film makes Chris's actions more justifiable. Reflection- In class we watched the film adaptation of "Into The Wild"

 Response- When growing up I slowly realized that my parents had lied about certain things to cover up how I saw them. It was about what they did but the principle, and it was things they didn't even have to keep from me because of my age, they just straight out lied for no reason and it made me see them differently. Summary- My parents lied about things which made me see them differently just like how Chris started to see his family from another perspective. Reflection- In class we read chapter 11

Response- I think communication and time builds trust in a relationship. And also when you keep your word about things you say your going to do. Lying and hiding things definitely breaks trust in a relationship. Summary- Communication builds trust while lying breaks trust. Reflection- In class we did vocabulary and went over chapter 12 in the book while answering connection questions.

 Response- The chapter that stood out to me the most was chapter 10. It was a specific paragraph that stood out to me, close to the end. It was when mccandless was saying his goodbyes to everyone and started crying. He was seen as someone to not build relationships with people and kept a distance but it surprised me that he had played the piano fluently for everyone, and even cried when he was about to leave. I think he knew that he was risking his life for the sake of finding his identity and being free.  Summary- Something that stuck out to me was chapter 10, when McCandless cried. Reflection- We talked about the into the wild book for class.

 Response- To me, success is being happy In life, achieving all your goals, getting a stable job and life, and having good relationships. Some people may view it differently but in my case getting successful is good grades, keeping my job, and getting into a good college. I think this comes from both my personal values and society expectations.  Reflection- Being successful is achieving your goals and having a happy life. Summary- For class today we read new chapters of into the wild.

 Response- During my freshman year I used to rely on my best friend a lot for advice. I would never listen to her and get myself in trouble and after a while she started getting annoyed and didn't care if I didn't take her advice. It made me feel bad and I decided to start thinking like her and make my own choices. I would make the same choices, because I've been doing that ever since. Summary- I started making my own decisions instead of relying on my friend to help me. Reflection- In class we worked on into the wild book.