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During my time in HS 223, I’ve grown significantly as a reader as I’m not able to understand more complex texts and read college-level research papers while being able to effectively analyze them. In terms of my test scores, I have grown with my lexile levels and other reading-based assessments. I have been able to evolve my interest in reading with genres. Initially, I read a lot of non-fiction, and that has grown to more fiction and more subgenres like magical realism and dystopian fiction. As a reader I have also grown stamina-wise, I’m able to read for longer periods of time as opposed to when I was younger. As a writer, I would say I have grown the most in comparison to reading. My writing was very choppy, basic, and lacked any real analysis which is expected of a freshman. After the 10th and especially the 11th, my writing was more analytical and way more complex. I was able to channel different perspectives, experiences, and cultures into my writing which eventually developed into my own personal style. This style has led to many successes during my job applications, in programs, and in my college applications. I love to do narrative writing, there's a creative way to tell a story which I have always adored doing. In the future, I see myself as a more complex reader and writer since I’m planning to take multiple classes in literature and government which require critical reading and writing skills. Even further in the future, law school requires reading and writing extensively in a professional matter which high school has set the foundation for. I believe I’ll utilize more skills in college and law school when it comes to critiquing and analyzing laws and works made by legal professionals. Being a student at 223 has prepared me for this step with a focus on writing and ELA. Across all classes no matter the subject, I have written papers to explain and analyze my work. In every aspect of life, whether that be jobs or education, it is necessary to be able to support yourself and your arguments/beliefs. I believe the Pbat papers and the numerous essays completed ever since middle school has helped me develop this important skill for later on. As much as 223 has contributed to me, I have given back. I made sure to participate and help found the newspaper that many generations of 223 high schoolers can’t participate in. Additionally, I was a part of the yearbook, debate, and theatre clubs which have all been integral parts of 223 at some point or in the future. I made sure to involve myself in school culture, participating in events and trips that showcase our skills and our scholarship as 223 students. The legacy I eventually hope to leave is that of the power of curiosity and scholarship. We should not only limit ourselves to doing work to pass but rather to truly learn and reach beyond the limits of what we can achieve. Through my involvement with tutoring and my dedication to always exceed in my studies, I hope like-minded people adopt this mentality at 223. In the near future, I hope to utilize my affinity for community and bring it to the campus bringing a unique perspective from my corner of the world. I always advocate for education and all you can accomplish with it wherever I go.

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12th Grade was the most challenging year of all, the coursework in AP Lit was very different from previous years. AP Lit assignments required much more time and dedication to complete, and it required more innate critical thinking skills to receive a higher grade in the class. This piece of work is my PBAT that I needed to complete in order to graduate. It was over a lengthy paper and it ranged from 11-13 pages at some points (I decided to add more). This PBAT was related to the Scarlet Letter, a personal favorite work of literature for the year, so I decided to write about it. I chose it for the Mic Drop because of the effort it took to complete this, first semester of senior year was a tough time for me and I want to celebrate the piece that I was working on for over a month. In the making of my Scarlet Letter paper, I learned about techniques for longer research papers. To save time and bring your piece to the next level you should include shorter quotes, critique/agree with other research papers, and focus on analyzation and YOUR thoughts (don't just summarize). I'd say I'm steadily growing since the time its completion in January, I'm much more articulate and have techniques to guarantee my success in writing full length college research papers.

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11th grade was a difficult year in ELA, I had to transition from regular coursework to more complex coursework in AP Lang. However, I would say this transition was an interesting and enriching one. I was able to think more objectively about literature, something that I haven't really experienced before in high school ELA. It was refreshing to use objectiveness, facts, and logic in writing rather than speculation, theories, and personal beliefs. This piece of work is an essay that I worked on in preparation for the AP Lang Exam, I had to connect community and what it means relative to the art that I was analyzing "I Got a Gal on Sourwood Mountain". I interpreted this piece as the disconnection between wealth and happiness, and that community is the real source behind happiness. I chose this for the mic drop because it is a very cohesive and analytical piece that shows my analysis and art have grown from what it was from the year previous in 10th. It's also an essay that I did under a time limit, and I never really had experience with timed writing beforehand so I did a very good job in piecing together this essay. Throughout the creation of this essay, I learned that you can find a theme, metaphor, or connection in very minimal details. By simply looking at the lights and darks, faces, and positions of items you can tell a lot from a work.

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5.15- Juliet Gets Married... Again- STUDENT

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5.15- Juliet Gets Married... Again- STUDENT

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Copy of Yazmin Muniz - 5.15- Juliet Gets Married... Again- STUDENT

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Unit 2 Creative Response Piece + Statement Poet X Animation

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Unit 2 Creative Response Piece + Statement Poet X Animation

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For my first year in highschool, ELA was good academically but it was challenging given the transition from middle school to high school level writing/reading. Participation in ELA freshman year required a significant amount of stamina, dedication, and motivation in order to keep going. At some point TIED paragraphs became TIEDED, and the jump should've been minor but it was difficult having to adjust to the structure. It was also my first introduction to a literary classic: Romeo and Juliet. The introduction of a work by Shakespeare was a heavy difference given I've never actually read/analyzed his work before. This was my first introduction to complexity in literature and the analyzation of plays. I chose Romeo and Juliet because its the first real complex and classical work that I have reviewed. I think my analysis was high level for the time, and I think I demonstrated my work ethic that has been persistent ever since the start of high school. From this piece, I've learned how to bring my analysis to the next level and really learn how to identify and decode symbols in literature. A useful skill for the future.

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Unit 2 Creative Response Artist Statement

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Unit 2 Creative Response Artist Statement

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Yazmin Muniz - Unit 2 Creative Response Piece Draft

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ELA in 10th grade was a very transformative experience. I would say it was my favorite year in ELA. The workload was the most heavy but each assignment had me critically thinking and touched into a more creative side of me. I was able to showcase my poetry, art/animation, and social activism skills throughout this course. I also had a very fun group of people in my remote class, that made this difficult time so much more special and important. I think I was able to find myself in many other aspects like my style, mentality, and interests that have been persistent and also have changed throughout the rest of highschool. This piece of work is an animation for the Poet X, where I discussed themes and messages that I found important throughout the text. I decided to focus on the expectations on young girls, especially in the hispanic community. A theme that I can personally relate to as the artist of this piece. I have chosen it for the Mic Drop because it emphasizes a very creative side of me and it also showcases how I establish connections between my personal life, social issues, and literature. I also spent so much time on this project, so it's only right for me to incorporate it in this compilation of assignments. From creating this piece, I learned how to animate, connect art and literature, and think critically on my own life. Analyzing themes is a simple task, but thinking outside of the book into its other applications is highly important. Since then, I think I am now more complex with my connections and even more creative when given the space to showcase my art.

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math doesn't get better guys don't do calc for the sake of your mental health

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this is my fav band, SHOUTOUT TO MR SMITH IN 10TH GRADE for introducing me to them!!

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Shoutout to my chemical romance they fr were the reason why I got into cornell #cornellco27

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Shoutout to my chemical romance they fr were the reason why I got into cornell #cornellco27

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Mystic Messenger got me through quarantine tbh 

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Mystic Messenger got me through quarantine tbh 