Blog # 3-Book Of Negroes

I can see why there would be controversy over the title of the book, “The Book of Negroes.” I think the main controversy is just the word; “Negros” people see it instantly and criticize it without knowing the background of the title. I find that our society is to quick to assume things, and can instantly jump to a conclusion that is far from the truth. I think that the title is fine in the context of the book. I think that using the word, “Negros” is not okay, but the word in the title makes sense as the book is explaining the history of the Black Loyalist in Africa. I think that burning of the cover of the book was a little harsh, and didn’t need to be done, as the book wasn’t criticizing them it was explaining the history of the Black Loyalist. Other titles that could be fitting is, “The Story of a Girl.” I think that the book didn’t need to be censored as there is nothing really bad in the book, it is just explaining history, and I find that if a book can be censored for explain history of a certain group then something is wrong with our society. 

Blog#2- "The Suitcase Lady"

I personally really liked, “The Suit Cade Lady.” I enjoyed this essay because it showed you a different way to look at homelessness. This essay showed that there is a story behind every person, and just because one person lives out on the street doesn’t mean that they are not human, and that they don’t have a story too. One of my favourite parts of the essay is when the homeless lady, is sitting in the doughnut shop, and she takes a tiara out of her bag. This point showed that the lady is holding onto her childhood (to the past), and maybe she has a dream as well. 

Blog#1- Introduction

Hey guys!

I am Victoria, and I am a grade 12 student taking grade 12 English.  I cannot believe that this is my finally year of high school, it has really gone by fast. Some of my interest are playing basketball, running, and skiing. My favourite classes are sciences, with my favourite one being chemistry. In the future I plan to purse a career in science, and hopefully will become a doctor or a genetics counselor. During my free time I like to run, hang out with my friends, and watch movies. If I read it will usually be on a plane, during a break, or during the summer where I have some extra time to relax. When I read I usually read magazines, or romance novels. Some of my favorite magazines would be "Seventeen" and "Vogue." Some of my favourite romance novels are the "Lucky One"," A Walk to Remember", and the "Last Song," by Nicholas Sparks.

My goal for English this year is to end with an 85 % in the course. I am really looking forward to English 4U this year!