Semester 1 Reflection

    Although this class was a challenge for me I still really enjoyed it. I have learned more valuable information in this semester of this class than I have in my other 3 years of Language Arts at Monarch. I especially enjoyed the modern approach used in this class, reading and learning about modern issues and events. I think what I have learned in this class has made me more knowledgeable about the world I live in and the things I learned in this class I will remember for the rest of my life.
     The memoir project was awesome because it was so individualized. I was able to pick something that I was genuinely interested in and wanted to learn more about. Even though I am pretty shy and I was dreading the presentation it was a big step for me and opened my eyes to the fact that I want to be an involved person. This class has taught me how to be an active participant and I think I have made strides in this class. The Laramie Project was my favorite project. I find the topic incredibly emotional and moving. I also loved that it opened up so many good conversations and enlightened so many people that have not necessarily been around someone who is homosexual or has been raised in a way where they have prejudice. I have so much respect for that. Lastly, my least favorite project was the final debate. Although I found my topic very interesting and I enjoyed researching it the actual presentation of the project was very hard to prepare. I think it may have been easier as an individual project. I still enjoyed it and I appreciate what I got out of it but of the three it was my least favorite.