Comments week 2

Sophia: https://sophia-english1.blogspot.com/2016/09/we-were-liars-by-e-lockhart-9616-post.html?showComment=1475195508476#c5723603076829317280


Danny:http://english1danny.blogspot.com/2016/09/this-weekend.html#comment-form

Comments week 1

Savannah: https://savannahenglish1.blogspot.com/2016/08/life-is-short-by-jennifer-arnold-and.html?showComment=1475195164491#c3532923408070083908


Kolin: https://kolin-english1.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-book-i-read-for-my-summer-reading.html?showComment=1475195358123#c2981618749744956822

comments week 5

Caroline: 13 Reasons Why Reading Response 3  http://caroline-english1.blogspot.com/2016/09/13-reasons-why-reading-response-3.html

Kaelyn: Harrison Bergeron  http://ksenglish1.blogspot.com/2016/09/harrison-bergron.html

Harrison Bergeron

The author of Harrison Bergeron tries to show us a possibility of the future to the extreme. This possibility is that people are constantly trying to keep everything and everyone equal. In the life that Harrison Bergeron lives in, the government tries to make everybody equal by making everybody average. Smarter people must put a buzzer in their ear which beeps every 20 seconds to erase their train of thought. Harrison Bergeron is a genius. He is seen as a threat to the government because of his brain, and therefore is locked up. He does not want to be dumbed down. He escapes prison and tries to take over the world on the news channel. Though, his plan was not very thought out because he shows up and forces musicians to play so he can dance. He then asks for an empress and a ballerina who was performing volunteers. The two dance and float around. They kiss the ceiling and each other until government officials come and kill them and their dreams.

Flash story

The cool air swirls around me as I shut the door. I can taste all the different flavors through my nose. I take a big whiff of it all. The hundreds of styles all sit in their chilled buckets, ready to be scooped up and meet my taste buds. I observe the many different textures and colors of the cold treat, wondering which one will be mine. I decide on a classic white and creamy dessert. I ask the lady behind the counter to scoop me up some and put it in a cone. As the sprinkles shine on top, I open my mouth and taste the cold, delicious sensation.

The Selection-America's personality

Kiera Cass, the author of The Selection, portrays America Singer, the main character, as a very down to earth person. America has been chosen as one of the 35 girls to be in The Selection. Though, she is the only girl in the competition who doesn’t appreciate living in a palace. America is a simple girl who doesn’t need or even want much. All she wants is to be surrounded by her loved ones, music, and some food. America is also extremely intelligent. She does not want to stay in the palace to be one of Prince Maxon’s many girlfriends, but she knows that her family needs the money. Her family’s caste is a 5 which is fairly low. They are always struggling for money. To stay without being Maxon’s toy, she makes a deal with Maxon to find out who really wants to be here for him and report to him who should stay and go. Because of her brain, America now stays for a long time without being property and choses which girls stay and go.

Dear 13-year-old

Dear 13-year-old, be yourself. Middle school is hard. There is tremendous pressure to change yourself just to fit in. Find the right friends that accept you for who you are. Stay strong together. Also, don't go crazy on the makeup. You are beautiful the way you are. Focus on schoolwork and making exciting memories with those who love you. Also, remember that just because you are 13 does not make you too cool for your family. It is definitely exciting to be in middle school with some freedoms and new friends, but don’t forget the people who have been there all along. Your parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, and everybody else will always be there. Don’t let the excitement of being a teenager hide your priorites.

comments week 3

Kaelyn-9/11 http://ksenglish1.blogspot.com/2016/09/911.html Sophia-Hurricane Katrina https://sophia-english1.blogspot.com/2016/09/hurricane-katrina.html?showComment=1473948951033#c3473466523334403540

9/11

September 11th, 2001 was a memorable day in American history. It impacted the lives of many as well as their loved ones. In the poem List of "Don't Forgets" and "Remembers", Randy Forbes writes about when he was eight. He says that before September 11th, he would wake up and remember not to forget daily things such as brushing his teeth and doing his homework. He would go to school with his friends and have no worries. Then one day, everything changed.

After September 11th, 2001, Randy Forbes would now wake up and remember to do things like thanking his parents for their hard work, honoring those who keep us safe, and to value every day. Forbes now appreciates what he has and is thankful for everyday on Earth.

List of “Don’t Forgets” and “Remembers”

The Selection

In The Selection by Kiera Cass, the main character is named America Singer. America is shown as a brave girl who cares deeply about her family and boyfriend, Aspen. America has a younger sister and brother along with an older sister and older brother, too. It is her job to aide her mom in cooking, cleaning, and other house chores. Her family's caste is a five, meaning that they are average performers who have money, but not much. 

Aspen and America are truly in love. Aspen's family's caste is a six. This means that he and his family are low-class workers with little money. Aspen loves America and would do anything for her. She always tries to shower him with gifts and things he cannot have which infuriates him because he cannot give the same to her. The both have been planning getting married for a long time, though Aspen ends their relationship because he does not want America to suffer in the life that he has. 

Summer Story

We could all hear the roar of the boat's engine as it went even faster. All of us were tightly gripping the handles of the tube with big smiles on our faces. Me and three of my other friends were at tubing at one of the friend's lake house. Her dad drove the boat that was pulling all of us. The sounds of laughter echoed and the sun shined brightly. We had all found a way to have fun in the summer heat.

Slap. The sound of my life jacket hitting the water as the boat makes its lap, so I can climb back on. We make more laps, the boat making its sharp turns and endless circles in attempt to throw us off. We did this for three days until we couldn't hold on anymore. This experience has taught me to have fun no matter what.

A Totally Awkward Love Story

A Totally Awkward Love Story is a book involving comedy, drama, romance, and adventure. This book stands out to me because of its switching point of view. Readers get to experience the thoughts and actions of both main characters, Hannah and Sam. Whether the two are both involved in a situation or they are on their own, readers get to hear both sides of the story and live it through both characters.

In A Totally Awkward Love Story, the authors try to show us the importance of believing in yourself. In the beginning the story, both Hannah and Sam doubt themselves and tell readers how they don't have everything that their friends do. They announce how they are both average in comparison to their friends. Though, they then meet each other. Both end up finding themselves in each other, resulting in self-acceptance of both of them.