The humanities class at Mass Academy is taught by Mrs. Small and is a relatively fast paced English/history class. In the class, we have a lot of class discussions about relevant topics in modern society, such as problems with the education system, AI usage, and racial/ethnic discrimination. In doing this, we learned how to write synthesis essays, take in depth notes on readings, and run group discussions properly. Overall, this is one of the best classes at Mass Academy because of the environment Mrs. Small creates in the classroom.
Our first major essay of the year in Humanities was a synthesis essay about AI usage in schools. For many of us, this was the first time we ever wrote a synthesis essay, so it was an interesting experience. My essay was about how schools should incorporate learning their way around AI in schools, but should not rely fully on AI for everything. I stated that AI is a useful tool to shorten repetitive tasks, but people should use their own knowledge on more complex work.
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Our first major assignment in Humanities this year was to create a skit based on the novel Walden by Henry David Throeau. A skit is similar to a miniature play to display a story in a humorous fashion. My group, which consisted of Ryan Prendergast, Madison Lee, and Charlotte Corbin, did an adaptation of the play "A Christmas Carol" and illustrated Thoreau as slowly delving into insanity throughout the play.
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