Month: April 2020

1. One more time, what are the three parts of a thesis statement? (You should know this so well you dream about it!)  Ans: The three parts of a thesis statement are claim, reason, and strength.
2. Where does a Thesis Statement belong in an essay? Ans: The Thesis statement belong in the introduction paragraph.
3. What is a generalization? Why is it not helpful in creating a strong argument? Ans: A generalization is a general statement and it’s not helpful in creating strong argument because a general statement is a factual statement in which you cannot argue about.
4. Create a Thesis Statement for the following prompt: Are museums still relevant now that we have the internet? Ans: Museums are still not relevant now that we have the internet because you can search up anything you like from google, people can just watch documentary videos on Youtube, and they can also watch online movies.
5. Create a Thesis Statement for the following prompt: Is it okay to use family connections to get a job? Ans: It is okay to use family connection to get a job because, your family can help you on the job, you can feel comfortable to work with, and if your family member is the manager of that job then other employers won’t take you for granted.
6. Create a Thesis Statement for the following prompt: Is listening to a book (an audiobook) the same as reading a book? Ans: Listening to an audiobook is not the same as reading a book because, reading out loud to yourself tend to make you remember more, you can read faster on a book then having to take your time listening, and reading can help you improve in vocabulary.
7. Create a Thesis Statement for the following prompt: Does gender matter when it comes to electing a US president? Ans: Gender doesn’t matter when it comes to electing a US president because, it would be unfair if one gender gets to vote while the other gender doesn’t, more people means more votes, and both genders voting can make a difference in the society.
8. Which article/topic will you focus on for Essay #2, Argumentative Essay? Ans: I chose “Who Signs Up To Fight? Makeup of U.S. recruits shows glaring disparity” by Dave Philipps and Tim Arango
9. Why did you pick that article/topic? Ans: I chose this article because I wish to join the military after college as a career, and also I like how they are brave and how they serve the country as a team.
10. When is Essay #2 Draft #1 DUE? How will you submit it? Ans: Essay #2 Draft 1 is due Sunday April 19th and we will be submitting it through google drive.

 

After I heard the news about the cases of Coronavirus in NYC, I noticed that not that many people are going outside. During this pandemic, I remember when I had to get eggs and milk from the grocery store, I saw there was a lot of customers. This was when people were buying all their essential stuff, so they don’t have to go outside anytime soon. I have not seen that much people in a grocery store in a while.

As I find out about the increase in the number of cases in NYC, I then observed that less people are outside, whether it be at the grocery store or somewhere that is important. The government, Andrew Cuomo had ordered to close all gyms, casinos, and movie theaters, while restaurants can only provide takeout food.

When I found out about my favorite sports, like Basketball and Soccer games that are getting postponed or cancelled, I felt devastated. Later on, I understood that it was best for the sports community to do what is best. Also after hearing about the few NBA players who has been tested positive for the virus, I took into consideration. I realized that I have to be patient and wait for the NBA and the soccer games to continue when all this is over.

For the distance learning or the online classes, I realized that most teachers or professors been using the Zoom meeting app. I don’t know the particular reason for it, but I like it. I think this app is the best way to communicate through the face cam, so that you can see and hear whoever’s talking or participating in the activity. At first it was weird and all, but now I think I’m getting the hang of this quarantine situation.

Since the start of Coronavirus in NYC, my life has changed tremendously. At first this sudden change in the community made me feel uncomfortable, but as I watched the news everyday to learn more about this virus and how to keep yourself safe. I then started getting use to it, and understood that this change is best for everyone, because of this corona situation. The change in which I’m referring to, are the distance learning for my college classes, wearing protective mask and gloves whenever going outside, washing hands and keeping your hand sanitized more often, and last but not least staying home or going outside when it’s necessary.

When I heard the news about the first case in NYC, I didn’t care much about the situation. In the middle of March, I started to realize that a lot more people received the virus. After I got the news that all CUNY colleges and public schools are going to do distance learning or going to do online classes, that’s when I realized that this thing is serious. At first, I got excited and all for the distance learning, but as of now I’m bored staying inside for this long. Even though I get to play all my video games, watch my favorite movie or TV series, and be on my social media all day. At some point doing something for so long can get you bored.

I remember when my dad and I went to the groceries and we had our mask and gloves on. I saw there was a lot of empty shelves and there was no toilet paper, no gallon water and no food items in general. Eventually we got all the supplies that we needed to keep us home, and not having to go outside to get something.