MYTHS!

Reflect on how your experience of creating a myth differs from and/ or enhances the study of myth?

Understanding the underlying principles of any assignment in the major of English subject matter (ESM) is essential. What I mean by that is how this can be taught to secondary education students. When I was creating my myth, I had some trouble. I was having trouble because I am not the most creative writer. Creative writing is not one of my solid literary skills. One thing about creating my myth for this assignment is that it was fun. It also made it easier for me to understand the importance of myths. Myths were created because people need to believe in a higher being. The need for this higher being is mainly a spiritual extension. The idea/presence of a higher being gives people hope. Hope is the leading reason why people keep moving forward. The people hope for better times, thus making it easier to bear the hard times. 

What did you learn from this experience that you could use in your future teaching?

While I am still unsure if I will teach myth creation in my classroom, it has some good fundamentals. The current mythologies have many narratives, interpretations, and cultures. Each culture has its own mythological gods, and each of those gods will have a detailed story attached to their names. I will use myths in my classroom because those books are much easier for secondary students to understand. The stories are not super complex, but the leave enough room for the students to give their interpretations. 

Read, Write & Analyze

    Reading, writing, and analyzing poetry are different aspects of the one genre. In my opinion, the only similarity between the three is that they all involve poetry. Reading poetry is an art form all on its own. For example, there are slam competitions, which emphasize showmanship while reciting poetry. These competitions are about emotion and body language when certain words or lines are being said. As for analyzing poetry, this skill requires the person to be well-versed in all forms poetry takes. As I participated in all of these activities that pertain to poetry, I can confidently say that they are different. Poetry is a versatile art form; to be a true poet, one must master all its forms.

    Not one side helped me with the other. As I said before, I think they are different aspects of poetry. Each element of poetry is a skill that can be mastered independently. I can understand how to analyze poetry, but it does not translate well. Each component of poetry has its own set of rules and methods. The way I analyzed poetry could not help me write it. Writing poetry requires a specific skill set to manipulate words and sounds to fit any of the many themes poetry can take form. 

    Poetry is a dying art form. Students nowadays only want to learn topics that will help them in the long run. There is nothing wrong with poetry, but it is a niche art form only used by a small group. Rap is a form of poetry, which may be the music genre that keeps poetry alive. Besides that, I do not see how a poet is meant to make any money in this environment. For that reason alone, poetry is not a worthwhile skill to learn. 

    

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The World Wide Web is one of the most remarkable achievements of our time. Without the internet and related technologies, we would still struggle in the Stone Age. Proficiency in computer usage is now a prerequisite for most jobs and as technology continues to advance, so does the progress of humanity. Integrating technology into the educational environment offers significant benefits for students. In my opinion, about 60 percent of the entire essay-writing process is research. Without the support of the internet and technology, this aspect of essay writing would be significantly prolonged. I've observed a considerable integration of technology in educational settings. For example, LAUSD has made the strategic decision to embrace technology in the classroom by providing each student with an electronic device for class and homework. Accessing the internet during the writing process is invaluable, and teaching students how to conduct proper research positions them ahead of the curve. There are going to be tons of people out in the world who are going to say technology and all it has to offer is no good. That it will open us into a world where humans will no longer be vital. However, there are tons of useful resources on the internet, and I feel it would be a waste not to use them to your advantage. In this world, people are not created equal. Most people don’t have a safety net to land on like some others do. Not everyone has the financial stability to do things for fun. Equality is something politicians spout for votes and publicity, but I know equality is non-existent. There are tools in the world that you can use to get a leg up but use them responsibly. Honor and integrity are all we have, so do not give anyone a chance to question it.