Reflection

As a writer I feel that I have learned a lot. I've learned that in fact I do write better under pressure to meet a deadline; it's hard to be on my own because I tend to put it off until last minute. I also learned that I love writing essays, however, poems and short stories aren't my best. I like being able to choose what I write about, and that usually includes reading an article or book on real world issues and reflecting on that. My strengths when writing are my ability to use different literary devices to improve the picture of my piece, my A-B transitions, and being able to break down a mode of literature. My weaknesses include the conclusion to my essays, and being able to fully develop all of my ideas. Over the years, I feel like I have become such a strong writer and I think seventh grade really played a big role in this. Coming into eighth grade I scored in the ninety's on my September District Assessment and I feel like seventh grade did actually help me score so high. Overall, I love to write and I feel that once I go into high school I will be comfortable in my language arts class because of all that I learned here.

High School Ice Cream Social Reflection

After attending the high school ice cream social, I feel more comfortable going into high school. I feel better knowing some seniors and being able to talk to them. However, I don't have many concerns or worries going into high school. I know a lot of people that are already in the high school because of my sister who is a junior this year, and will be a senior next year. I'm more than excited for high school and can't wait to get out of middle school. I feel like I am beyond ready and need new challenges and experiences. I am also excited to go into high school because I made the Pewaukee Poms Varsity Dance Team; I can't wait for that to get started and be part of the sports departments in Pewaukee High School! I truly cannot wait for high school and don't have any concerns.

For Kaley

It's the first time they meet and it's fireworks,
But they couldn't predict so much hurt,
It's the time when they kiss and its magical,
Until the first fight and its critical,
It's the memories they spent living each day,
Now all has to fade away,
It's how every song reminds me of you,
Especially everything you've put me through,
It's how countless nights with no sleep have made me stronger,
Our love wasn't bound to grow any longer,
It's how the stinging pain of your abuse,
has demanded me to finally let you loose.

Cynthia's Side

**based on the character Cynthia from the story of "Raymond's Run"**
Some people might think I'm a fake but if they really knew me they'd know that I have to be the best at everything because of my parents. They always pay attention to my talented, beautiful, and exciting older sister, Sarah. Sarah is the perfect daughter considering she has a 4.0 GPA, participates on the dance team, soccer team, and track team. My parents give her all of their attention and attend all of her games, meets, and academic events. But for me, I'm left alone and feel the need to prove I can be as good as my sister to my parents and friends. So I try to be the best at everything I do, even if that means lying. Sometimes I'll say I had no practice at piano and spelling, I was just born naturally with that talent; when what really happened was I practiced for four straight hours the night before. From having this certain trait of competitiveness my whole life, I feel like I have to be better than anyone, not just my sister but anyone. One person that I always want to beat is "Squeaky" who is a tough and confident girl in my grade. Squeaky has won every track meet and has a natural talent running. Even though I don't show it, I have great respect for her. However, I don't think she likes me that much. Probably because I lie and she can see through me, I mean I wouldn't want to be friends with a liar if I were her. Anyways, I've realized that lying isn't the right thing to do but I don't know how I can ever stop. I strive and thrive for the attention of my parents.

Cynthia's Side

Season of Warmth

Summer is the season of warmth and comfort,
After resting through most of the year,
It sprints to you as fast as it can,
Reaching you and pulling you in,
Filling you with happiness and confidence,
Enjoying the exciting weather and actions,
Summer is the season of warmth and comfort.

Futuristic Aliens

The year was 2081, when aliens took over Earth. Tall, frightening, intelligent creatures storming Earth trying to deprive humans of existence. Why you ask? Well ever since our sixty-first president (Carter Zimmerman) was elected, things have gone wrong. Many natural disasters have occurred, ripping California, Oregon, and Washington right off the map. The United States consists of forty-eight states now, as California, Oregon, and Washington combined to make their own island; not a state, yet owned by the United States. With the health and technology fields sky rocketing, other career employees are making no money what so ever. Making no money doesn't help when you have a huge family to provide for. The number of babies born since 2011 has been a great amount. Our economy and environment is not stable at all right now, no way the citizens of America will be able to make it to 2083. We start to wonder if the Sun will ever explode in our generation, and that's when the aliens come into this. They stormed our Earth in order to make our land theirs. With no respect for the humans, their only focus is to arrange the extinction of humans. They tell us the Sun will explode and it's better to die now than suffer from no light, and with all these natural disasters going on lately it's not a bad idea? But how will they aliens even stay on this planet? Well, they don't need light, they survive off each others presence. It would be an understatement to say humans are afraid and terrified. With no idea what to do or how to handle this, the future will predict its self.....