5th Say, Mean, Matter Post

10/14/2013

Say, Mean, Matter Discussion Forum—You will contribute one Say, Mean, Matter post online each week. You may choose the content of your post. Consider the following possibilities:

a.     Important newspaper articles, which you can find online or in a print newspaper

b.     Textual quotes from the literature you are reading

c.     Any contemporary issue that intrigues you

You will then analyze the content in terms of “What does it (whatever you chose) SAY?” This is a summary, so put the content into your own words.

The next section will be titled, “What does it MEAN?” This is an interpretation. This is where you determine what the content means. This is YOUR interpretation based on your background knowledge and your knowledge of the subject matter, etc.

The final section is the “What does it MATTER?” This is the implication piece. What are the possible outcomes? How will this content impact you, the community, the nation, the world? See columns below. There will be a sample SAY, MEAN, MATTER post online for you to consider while you compose your own. Your SMM post is due online each Friday at midnight.

Please use your first name and last initial and YOUR CLASS PERIOD. You will NOT receive credit if there is no class period listed.

Example: Shelia S., period 1

SEE MODEL SAY, MEAN, MATTER POST BELOW!

Gregory Boyle, in TATTOOS ON THE HEART, wrote, "You stand with the belligerent, the surly, and the badly behaved until bad behavior is recognized for the language it is: the vocabulary of the deeply wounded and of those whose burdens are more than they can bear"(179). (This is cited in MLA format.)

Say:

This says that bad behavior is a way of communicating one's pain and that standing with the badly behaved is necessary until the pain is revealed and understood.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is that it means that when people act out and misbehave that they are doing so because they are in tremendous pain. Either they've been neglected and their own needs are not being met, or they have been abused or hurt in some way, or perhaps they've suffered a loss that is too big for them to bear. Instead of using their words about how much pain they're in, they act out by doing things that are inappropriate and often illegal (This is a book about gangs.)

Matter:

This passage matters because it offers an explanation for bad behavior and challenges us to see beyond the behavior to the heart of the matter. If we can do that, then we may feel more empathy, and as a result, be able to stick it out with those who are acting badly rather than quickly dismiss, judge and abandon them.

Clara L, Per 5

10/14/2013 06:21:47 am

" Never lie to someone who trusts you, never trust someone who lies to you " Tyga

Say : This quote by Tyga is basically saying that you should be careful of who you trust.

Mean: This quote mean that when you do gain their trust, don't lose it by lying to them. On the other hand, don't ever trust the person who lied to you, because once a liar is always a liar. You should be careful who to trust, because you might trust a liar with your secrets, and next thing you know they will haunt you back with your secrets, and the world will know about it. Otherwise, when someone who already trusts you with something, don't ever lie to them because they will end up regretting telling you all those things they've said to you. In other words,when you gain someone's trust, don't lose it by lying to them. And when you already lied to someone, don't expect them to trust you ever again. Simple as that.

Matter : This quote matters to me because i could easily connect to my daily life. Not only that i have gone through moments where i lost trust to someone, and when someone gain my trust . Truth of the matter is, someone who i actually knew since elementary, eventually lost my trust. Because people change and things happened. Therefore, you should just keep things that are quite personal to you, within yourself, maybe family, but mostly yourself. Sadly, once you tell someone something, there is no guarantee that he/she won't tell anyone. And then that's when conflict rise. I also know number of people who have lied to me, that now i don't really tell them anything anymore. It is important to gain someone's trust, because once you know they are trustworthy, you know they are your real friends.

Kara L. Period 1

10/15/2013 01:11:51 am

“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” – Bill Cosby

Say: Don't fear failure cause you'll eventually succeed.

Mean: Don't be afraid to reach for your goals

Matter: It matters to everyone because in order to succeed you must face failure and it happens to everyone.

Brandon F., Period 1

10/15/2013 01:12:44 am

Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.
Salvador Dali

SAY: Without ambition, intelligence is useless.

MEAN: Intelligence without ambition is comparable to a bird without wings because both limit themselves of their true potential. If a person is not ambitious, he or she cannot make use of intelligence to pursue goals or interests.

MATTER: This matters because many people can be intelligent but lack the ambition to chase their goals. This is apparent in several students around the nation.

Rosakon C., Period 1

10/15/2013 01:17:27 am

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."
-George Bernard Shaw

SAY: This quote says that the mistakes we make in life are useful in some way. It is better to make mistakes and achieve something from them than to sit there and do nothing at all.

MEAN: I think this quote means that when we make mistakes, we learn from them. Therefore, making mistakes and learning is a much more useful way to spend our lives. We can better ourselves from the things we learn, and use this knowledge to make life easier.

MATTER: This matters because it allows people to explore and be adventurous. Some may be afraid of making mistakes, but this quote encourages it. This quote would help people look at their mistakes in a different perspective. Instead of feeling sad for messing up, they would learn to think more positively and learn from their mistakes.

Sandy Nhan Period 1

10/15/2013 01:19:33 am

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney
Say: Pursue your dreams.
Mean: If you strive for what you want then you'll get it.
Matter: You need to set and reach a goal for yourself.

Adam Diaz

10/15/2013 01:23:32 am

"It's not how hard you can hit, it's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." Rocky Balboa

Say: This quote is saying that your resolve must be greater than your ability to get things done.

Mean: This means that its not your ability to "hit hard" thats important, however it is ones ability to get up and keep trying to accomplish a goal after getting "hit."

Matter: Some people lack the ability to keep trying after one attempt of something. It is paramount that a person keeps trying no matter how "hard" they get "hit."

Adam Diaz P.1

10/15/2013 01:24:21 am

* Adam Diaz P.1

Jimmy Nguyen per 1

10/15/2013 01:26:28 am

“When you need something to believe in, start with yourself.”

Say- This quotes says that its always important to believe in yourself if you want to believe in something.

Mean- This quote means that its important that you always have hope in yourself with everything you do.

Matter- This matter because many people don't believe in their selves when they are suppose to. We people have to always have confidence in ourselves to succeed our goals.

Stacie L ,Period 1

10/15/2013 01:30:22 am

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude"
Say: When something is not to your liking, do your best to change it. However, sometimes, its not the action that needs changing, its your attitude.

Mean: We are in control, and that just means we can change what we don't like. This encourages me to stop complaining about what I dont like, because in the end, it'll always be my fault if i dont change it.

Matter: This really says a lot, because whether we enjoy the activity or not, depends a lot on our attitude. We can have a bad attitude and simply hate on everything, or project a healthy attitude and just enjoy the moment.

Jacqueline W., Period 1

10/15/2013 01:37:22 am

"Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me."
-Steve Jobs
Say: Steve Jobs is emphasizing the fact that it's not about how much money you can make in your lifetime, but rather about how much you have actually accomplished each day and night.
Mean: The meaning behind this is that people shouldn't stress about how rich they will become, they need to appreciate their job at the end of the day and feel like what they've done has positively affected people in different ways.
Matter: This matters because many high school students (especially first generation children) are choosing careers that are in high demand and receive a big paycheck at the end of the year because they are feeling pressured by their parents and even themselves. But what really matters is students choosing a career they love at the end of the day.

Justin Saisho P.2

10/15/2013 02:02:05 am

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other"- Abraham Lincoln

Say: The 16th president of the United States is saying that nobody in this world matters more than yourself. You must take care of yourself before anyone else.

Mean: Many think that this world is meant for us to help others, but in reality if your not happy, then your not doing your job in life.

Matter: This matters because so many people aren't doing what they really love and aren't pushed into doing what they feel is right. They do what others tell them to do which isn't essential to a progressing society.

Benjamin Trinh., Period 2

10/15/2013 02:23:29 am

"Never stop believing" - Chau Trinh

Say: This quote tells us to never give up on our dreams. Something that is extremely important for all of us to understand. If we ever give up on what we truly strive for, then there would never be anyone succesful.

Mean: This means that the world is a place of dreams. Dreams should never be given up on because we only live once and should cherish everything that we strive for.

Matter: This matters because without our persistence the world would cease to exist. We must never give up on our dreams because our dreams is what keeps us motivated and strong.

Amanda Cheng, Period 2

10/15/2013 02:36:39 am

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.” André Gide

Say: It is saying that it is better to be hated for who you are instead of being loved for who you are not.

Mean: This means that it is much more better to be loved or hated for who you are than to be loved for who you are not. To be loved for being ourself is a much better feeling than to be loved for not being ourselves. We would feel much more comfortable and much happier that way.

Matter: There are some people out there who pretends to be someone they are not. Others may like them for who they are not but they would not be as happy for them to love them for who they are. People tend to be loved for who they are not than be hated for who they are.

Steven W. Per. 5

10/15/2013 03:13:53 am

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
- Albert Einstein

Say: it says that the universe is filled with stupidity within people, children, and adults

Mean: it means that no matter what, and how hard one person trys, there will always be somebody in a group, or in his or her viscinity that is filled with stupidity.

Matter: it matters because there are some people out there in the world that don't deserve to graduate, but they do. just because the schools don't want to deal with them anymore.

Vivian L. Period 5

10/15/2013 06:31:54 am

"Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured"
-Mark Twain

Say: Anger is a poison that can do nothing but harm yourself and everyone around you.

Mean: There is no point of getting angry at everyone when at the end it just makes people depressed.

Matter: Many let their anger get the best of them and lost sight of what really matters.

Dylan N., Period 5

10/15/2013 07:30:35 am

"Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it."
-Bruce Lee

Say: He is stating that you should create yourself and not copy someone else's aspects.

Mean: This quote means that a person should find their own road to follow and create their own footsteps, instead of following other people's path and duplicating their originality.

Matter: This matters because the world should not have people who copies each other, they should come up with their own style and enforce it, otherwise everyone would do or look the same.

Jeny Chavez, Per.5

10/15/2013 11:57:34 am

The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.-Walt Disney

Say:
If you are like yourself, you aren't going to be like anyone else.
Mean:
In order for an individual to be considered "unique" one must stand out from the crowd. However, in order to stand out of the crowd one must be themselves, individuals rather than pretending to be someone you are not in order to receive attention.
Matter:
Our generation is hedonistic- self pleasing. However, the matter in which we go about accomplishing it defies what it means to be an individual. Although we live in an individualistic society, where everyone fends for themselves, we tend to look to others for appreciation. This quote exemplifies that if we want to stand out from the crowd we must be ourselves not anyone else.

Ivan Hernandez Per 2

10/15/2013 01:19:36 pm

"Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise"

Say: Work hard without anyone caring and let your success be what makes everyone notice.

Mean:To be successful people dont need others to see them and get gratification for their "hard work." To the people that deserve the apprreciation they realize that the best way to get it is to succeed.

Matter: I feel as if this quote coresponds to be because i do not look for my coaches' eyes to be on me for me to work hard. Being successful matters more than someone saying "Good job"

Caitlin Eckvahl, Period 2

10/15/2013 03:39:34 pm

"The world is your oyster! Make lemonade!" - Cristina Yang from Grey's Anatomy

Say: To me this says "Hey you. Go out and do something".

Mean: I always find Cristina Yang quotes super inspirational. This quote is essentially the love child of two different quotes meaning the same thing: "The world is your oyster" and "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". To me it means that you are in a place full of opportunities, so take the chance and take them all. Make things happen for you, don't just sit around waiting to be the "next big thing".

Matter: When I'm down or bored, I like to motivate myself with these quotes so that I'm not being totally unproductive. This matters to me because I'd like to think of myself as the kind of person who takes chances and looks for opportunities, and when I cant find any then I create my own.

Fandi Wang Period6

10/16/2013 12:55:25 am

“If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.”

-Dhirubhai Ambani
Say: You should try and build your dream
Mean: Build your own dream, not other peoples
Matter: It matters to everyone, because they should always build and achieve their own dreams, don't just go and give up on yours and latch on to someone elses dreams.

Gabriel Hatem

10/16/2013 12:58:14 am

"There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player, and I don't believe there is only one greatest player either."- Michael Jordan

Say: Michael Jordan thinks there is no "greatest basketball player ever"
Mean: All basketball fans know that Michael Jordan is the best basketball player to ever touch the hardwood. Stop being modest, Michael.
Matter: Michael Jordan is the best basketball player ever, so when he says something, it's important.

Leodarwin L. Per 1

10/16/2013 01:02:00 am

"When you are not practicing, someone else is getting better"- Allen Iverson.

Say: We wouldn't be able to play without practicing.

Mean: Practice makes perfect.

Matter: You always have to work hard so your opponents don't beat you.

Victoria Y. Period 1

10/16/2013 01:13:34 am

“Trying to remember, I have learned, is like trying to clutch a handful of fog. Trying to forget, like trying to hold back the monsoon.” -Sold, Patricia McCormick

Say: Trying to remember something is like trying to catch fog, and trying to forget is like trying to hold back a monsoon.

Mean: Its so hard to remember something, when you think you've got it, it slips away again. It's like trying to catch the wind, you'll always have it but you will never really have it. Trying to forget is so hard because its like a hurricane of emotions, experiences, and memories that are coming at you.

Matter: You have to hold on to all those memories and keep them closer to you than you think. As for trying to forget, all you can do is keep your mind off these memories...

Rex Y.Per 1

10/16/2013 01:18:00 am

"Distance means so little when someone means so much to you." - Unknown

Say: Distance means nothing if she is the gold you own.

Mean: Distance means nothing.

Matter: Nothing can break down the love barrier.

Victoria L., Period 5

10/16/2013 01:24:52 am

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." -Confucius
Say: Confucius is trying to tell us to believe in yourself and do what your hearts tell you to do.
Mean: I think this means to don't listen to others, go with what you think. If you go with what your heart tells you, you will be happy.
Matter: This matters because people listen to others too often and sometimes others lie to them. You should follow your heart and dreams.

Cindy Tran Period 2

10/16/2013 01:48:30 am

"Sometimes we get sad about things and we don't like to tell other people that we are sad about them. We like to keep it a secret. Or sometimes, we are sad but we really don't know why we are sad, so we say we aren't sad but we really are."
-Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Say: This says that, as humans, we tend to become sad about certain things whether we know why we're sad or not. It's just a feeling we get from time to time that often confuses us due to the fact that we don't know how to explain why is it that we feel that way.

Mean: To me, this means that we feel things we can't always explain. Sadness is something we feel much too often, more often than we should and majority of the time people like to ask us why we're sad or if we're sad and we say we're not, but deep down inside we know we are. We just don't know why sometimes and it turns into a nuisance.

Matter: This matters to me because I have felt this many times. This passage is very relatable and makes a lot of sense to me because this often does happen to me. So much goes on in life that sometimes you can't help but get sad from time to time. The frustrating part is that you don't know why you feel that way sometimes. You'll just be doing something and you'll probably think of something that leads to you feeling sad. It sucks.

Kalvin Lam Period 2

10/16/2013 02:01:58 am

"The tongue like a sharp knife... Kills without drawing blood."-Buddha

Say: You can hurt someone without injuring them by just using words

Mean: You should be careful of how you use your words because the words you say can hurt them as much as physical pain.

Matter: This matters because there are a lot of bullies who uses words to hurt their victims.

Mindy S., Period 6

10/16/2013 06:02:21 am

Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.
-Sholom Aleichem

Say :
Life is dream for the wise. Life is a game for the fool. Life is a comedy for the rich. Life is a tragedy for the poor.

Mean :
Life can means many things to different kind people.

Matter :
Different kinds of people define the word 'life' in different ways.

Alex K. Period 6

10/16/2013 06:05:43 am

"Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you." --Aldous Huxley

Say: You must take action with the experience you received.

Mean: The quote means that with the experience you obtain, it is nothing if you don't take action with it. If you continue doing the same before you experienced it, then the experience hasn't made you a better person.

Matter: Too many people have an experience but doesn't change to be better. They may have gotten a bad grade in a test, but if they don't change their habits then they are not changed by this experience. Experience is to be learned from instead of just letting it past and not change.

Kayleigh Hennerty., Period 6

10/16/2013 06:07:03 am

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched- they must be felt with the heart."- Hellen Keller

Say: The greatest things in life are not seen but are actually felt with your heart.

Mean: You must look past something or someone's appearance and try to figure out what your heart is telling you.

Matter: This matters because your heart usually tells you what's right from wrong. Look past what's in front of you and try to decide how you really feel about it.

Chanel L., Period 6

10/16/2013 06:08:05 am

Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
David Ogden Stiers

Say: This says the definition of family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.

Mean: This means family doesn't get left behind no matter what. You will never be forgotten. We are a group that is always together.

Matter: It matters cause if your family falls apart people feel lonely. Without a family life isn't the same. And if you are forgotten people feel like their nothing.The reason why family exist is to be there for one another.

Ronald H. Period 6

10/16/2013 06:12:12 am

"It's good to shut up sometimes." - Marcel Marceau

Say: You don't need to respond to everything you hear. So it's good to shut up sometimes.

Mean: Sometimes, talking too much isn't a good thing. Other people can misinterpret what you said and they might think differently. When you something, it can mean something good, but it can mean something bad to others.

Matter: Saying something wrong is really horrible because you can't take it back. Even saying "just kidding" afterwards can put a bad image on yourself. Even if you think before you say, you never know how others think, because not everyone thinks alike. Which is why it is good to shut up sometimes.

matthew salazar per. 6

10/16/2013 06:13:19 am

"A successful man is on who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." - David Brinkley

SAY: This quote is saying that any successful person must be able to take all criticism and make it constructive.

MEAN: It means that how many people put you down you have to turn it into your motivation.

MATTER: This matters because if no one were able to take hard criticism and use it constructively then no one would be successful

Qinfu G. (Ken) Period 6

10/16/2013 06:19:19 am

"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
-Albert Einstein

Say: You need to take action if you want something.

Mean: There are evil people everywhere, and people would gossip about them. They would talk about their evil deeds, background, but they never take action. The evil would continue to act if nothing is done about them.

Matter: Many historical figures were evil people who was able to do what they want. One of them is Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi. I believe that there were people who believed that his racial discrimination was wrong in Germany even though he was their leader, because they are human beings. But nothing was done because they feared. They feared of punishments that would be similar to those done to prisoners of WWII.

Bladimir Ramirez

10/16/2013 06:27:41 am

Quote:"Remember that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other." -Abraham Lincoln

Say:This says that no matter what your goal is in life you shouldn't let people bring you down.

Mean:This means you should always go for your goal no matter what other people have top say.

Matter:It matters because if anyone tries to say you cant succeed you shouldn't care.

Ryan Hung (Period 6)

10/16/2013 06:29:25 am

In Why U.S. Taxpayers Pay $7 Billion A Year To Help Fast-Food Workers, Allison Aubrey wrote "A new analysis finds that 52 percent of fast-food workers are enrolled in, or have their families enrolled in, one or more public assistance programs such as SNAP (food stamps) Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)."

Say: 52% of fast-food workers are on public aid programs in order to have a living.

Mean: Income for fast-food workers are generally not enough for people to make ends meet. Additionally, we, as taxpayers, have to give much of your money to public assistance programs for them to use.

Matter: This matters because people should know where their tax money is going to. If the fast-food businesses could just pay their workers some more, they would at least be able to support themselves fully. It is sad for both ends because people's money is going to others, and the fast-food workers are not making enough.

Jiamin Li period 1

10/16/2013 07:36:40 am

“A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.” ― Baltasar Gracián

Say: This says that a wise man always tries to learn something whether it is from his friends or from enemies while on the other hand, a foolish person is never able to learn anything even if he gets the best resources.

Mean: Friends are usually too honest and too kind to you. They're the ones that don't want to hurt your feelings. You get more information, truthful information, if you ask your enemies about you.

Matter: This matters because I think your enemies might know more about yourself, therefore, we should know how to use our enemies gain knowledge instead of fooling around with our friends.

Lewen M., Period 6

10/16/2013 10:23:46 am

Mike Sauter and Thomas C. Frohlich stated, "between 2010 and 2011, the percentage of adults with a college degree in the United States remained unchanged at 42%. Since 2000, the proportion of college graduates has grown at one of the slowest rates among developed countries. At the same time, the country continues to score worse than most developed nations in high-level math and reading skills" on Yahoo.com

Say: Mike Sauter and Thomas C. Frohlich is saying that students in the United States are scoring lower on Math and Reading tests than do students in other developed countries. They are also saying that the proportion of college graduates is growing at a slow rate compared to other developing countries.

Mean: This means that Americans are contempt with the percentage of adults with a college degree. They are not attempting any thing different to improve the percentage. This also shows that even though the United States is the most powerful nation in the world, it may not have the best education for its citizens.

Matter: This matters because education is very important. If less people are being educated, then less people are going to help the United States advance in technology, research, and weaponry. Since the United States is one of the super powers in the world, education should be one of its priorities. If America does not emphasize on education, then Americans will fall behind other countries and possibly lose its position as the most powerful nation in the world.

Yongmin M., Period 6

10/16/2013 11:33:59 am

Stephen chbosky, in THE PERK OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, wrote, “I am very interested and fascinated how everyone loves each other, but no one really likes each other.”

Say:

This says that people are easy to fall in love with someone, but it is very hard to really appreciate someone.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is that it means that when people are infatuated with other of opposite gender, they fall in love without caring about their personality or habits. However, they do not really like each other. It i love which makes them toleraate or ignore their shortcomings. However, once they break up, those shortcomings are no longer acceptable.

Matter:

This passage matters because it makess a difference between "love" and like. People usually cannot distinguish between the two. Sometime, when a pair falls in love, they think they are each other's worlds. However, if one is betrayed, one will be extremely angry and seek for revenge. Actually, we should not put love in the most important position since it is only a small part of our lives.

Jasmine Kader Period 6

10/16/2013 11:48:44 am

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
― Bernard M. Baruch

Say: This quote is saying how you should be who you really are and the people who dislike you do not matter, while the people that do like you matter.

Mean: My interpretation of this quote is that people should be themselves and that they shouldn't have to act differently towards other people. People who like you for who you are should be more important than those who don't like who you really are.

Matter: This quote matters because many people should realize that they should just be their true self and that would lead them to finding true friends.

Fandi Wang Period 1

10/16/2013 12:29:04 pm

Celine W., Per. 5

10/16/2013 02:57:24 pm

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
- C.S. Lewis

Say- You are never too old to dream on and strive for the things you want to do in life. No can ever stop another person from dreaming.

Mean- It's never too late to try the things you've always wanted to do. Even though you aren't able to do the stuff you want, you can always dream about it.

Matter- We only live once so it's better to accomplish everything you wanted to do in the span of your lifetime. When you get to the point in life where you are sick or too old to do the certain thing, it'll be too late. That is why people set bucketlists. The point of a bucketlist is to set and write everything you want to do before your time is up and try to accomplish everything that is on that list. So dream on and live your life.

Patina H. Period 2

10/16/2013 02:59:09 pm

"Either you run the day, or the day runs you." –Jim Rohn

Say: You can control what happens to you or let others do it.

Mean: We all have the choice to control what we do and if we don't we let others push us around making it harder to get a grasp.

Matter: When you are for example in a great mountain of debt with your credit cards and your friends are always asking you to go out places you can't afford, that is the time to say no. Take control of your life when you are given the chance and maybe you wouldn't of been in debt in the first place. This is why you control your life and not let others take you down even if you are feeling down you can change your state of mind.

Jiayuan Z. Period 6

10/16/2013 04:08:09 pm

"No matter how hard you try, it is still what it is."

Say
If you try very hard to accomplish something, and you still cannot achieve it, the result will not be change no matter how hard you try.

Mean
When you encounter something you cannot achieve even though you try your best, you should view it from a different perspective.

Matter
People want to change their lifestyle or something unhappy in life, but they don't seem to be able to do that. Because one person's power is really limited and the world does not revolve around one person. So people should be more adaptable to their surrounding and try to find joy in their undesirable life.

Derrick L. Period 1

10/17/2013 01:35:43 am

"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have."
-Thomas Jefferson

Say
The harder someone works it seems like they are lucky but it is actually the hard work paying off.

Mean
People should be determined when they work on something really challenging. If they work hard enough they will be able to achieve it and it would look like they are just lucky.

Matter
If someone doesn't try hard enough they will most likely give up. But if they stick to something they will most likely succeed. People shouldn't give up it might make them a lucky person.

Karishma Bhakta p.3

10/17/2013 02:21:24 am

"I raise up my voice-not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.” -Malala Yousafzai

Say: One does only raise their voice to shout but to be heard around the world to better the world.

Means: When we stand up to what is wrong or what we believe we should speak up not back down. We cannot accomplish our goal when we are held back.

matter:
This encourages us to raise our voice when we are wrong no matter what or who is stopping us.

steven coto PER 6

10/17/2013 04:33:33 am

Say:NATURE IS THE ART OF GOD
MEAN: IT MEANS THAT NATURES IS CREATED BY GOD

MATTER; IT MATTERS BECAUSE GOD CREATED THE ANIMALS TREES RIVER AND THE PLANTS.

everett link

10/17/2013 04:35:23 am

"A house divided can not stand"
say:it says a house needs to even to stand

mean:it means cooperation is need for things to work

matter:it matters because the world today would not be the same if there was no cooperation

amira hamideh period 5

10/17/2013 04:38:19 am

"this will always be a mans world, but under a woman's supervision." -Oveous Maximus

say: this is a mans world, however, the female race guides us from right and wrong.

matter: this encourages our society to speak up for our rights and w

mean: this world is meant for men, but ruled by women. its purpose is for women to teach men our perspective of life. Men need to realize that woman have it tough as well and wouldnt be alive without their race.

Kristi L. period 5

10/17/2013 06:13:59 am

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." -Audrey Hepburn

SAY:
Our eyes are used for seeing others positively. Our lips are used for talking highly of others and you should always remember that you are never alone.

MEAN:
People should not judge others by their looks. Looks are not everything. People also shouldn't be talked bad about behind their backs. It's not nice and it is considered bullying. Being nice will always bring others closer to you which will make you loved and never alone.

MATTER:
Friends are made because personalities are compatible, not because of the way people look. People shouldn't be judged because of their looks. Why do people always have to judge each other based on looks? Why are we even judged to begin with? Why cant be all be called beautiful and treated equal? This world is full of mean, judgemental people. We talk smack and bully others when we are all beautiful in our own way. We all have our own talents and our own strengths so no one should be looked down upon. This world should realize that we are all different and unique so everyone should be viewed as beautiful in their own way.

John H. Per.5

10/17/2013 06:28:30 am

"A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man." -- Lana Turner.

Say:
This quote is saying that success for a man is when he can take car of all a woman's needs and success for a woman is when she finds a man that can take can satisfy her needs.

Mean:
This means that to be a man must be a great provider so be a success and a woman's success depends on her ability to get a man that can provide everything.

Matter:
This is part of survival of the fittest. If the man has a lot to give then his genes will be passed on to the next generation.

Michelle Z. Period 5

10/17/2013 06:31:34 am

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”- Eleanor Roosevelt

Say: People who are intelligent are the thinkers, average people discuss things that happen, and dumber people talk about others.

Mean: This quote means that people who come up with ideas and think for themselves are the great minds of humanity. People who don't come up with their own ideas are average, but they at least talk about something. Others who talk about other people are those who are self-centered and small-minded.

Matter: This matters because a person doesn't need to be smart to be a great person; as long as he or she comes up with their own ideas and opinions, they are considered to be great. A person who only cares about other's business do not have their own ideas.

Eman Al-alami Per.6

10/17/2013 07:25:35 am

"It is the role of good journalism to take on powerful abusers, and when powerful abusers are taken on, there's always a bad reaction. So we see that controversy, and we believe that is a good thing to engage in." Julian Assage

Say: This quote is saying that with the power of journalism it can take on and exploit all the wrong and good in the world. Then it always results in a good or bad reaction. But with powerful journalism comes controversy and negative reactions.

Mean: The meaning of this is that words are powerful, they can question the most "powerful abusers" and trigger the most dark information about them and what they are doing. That's what makes journalism so controversial because with all that information there's always that bad reaction but that doesn't matter it's still releasing the truth that society needs.

Matter- This saying is so powerful and is needed because all the media that surrounds us everyday leads us to decisions and ideas about everything and the world that surrounds us. It's good to know the truth on what's going on in the world and what us as people can do to support or be against. This needs to lead to us as people to question society and be strong with our beliefs to make this place a better place.

Luwei Tan, Per. 6

10/17/2013 08:26:45 am

This week's article is "Oregon man walking cross-country to honor his dead son gets killed on Colorado highway" on NBC News at http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/10/10/20905029-oregon-man-walking-cross-country-to-honor-his-dead-son-gets-killed-on-colorado-highway. This response is about that.

Say: The article says just that. In a tragic turn of events, a man walking for his dead son to raise awareness for him or to commemorate the tragedy -I don't know, and it isn't said- dies, run over by a truck. Incidentally, his son was killed by suicide, being bullied for being gay. I'm not going to explain how this magnifies the scope of the tragedy here. Now they are both dead. It is quite the calamity (and ironic). He was going cross country interacting with various youth to spread his message. He spoke about how he knew his pain and gave attention to the suffering of gay youths.

It also goes on to explain that accidents like these where people going across the world's highways for a cause get killed have happened before. (One event I found not in the article concerns someone who wanted to travel from Seattle to Brazil dribbling a soccer ball for charity who got killed similarly.)

Mean: This is quite a news event, if only because it is so shocking and terrible. As before, I won't try to explain why this is such a tragedy; it should be obvious. Its certainly a lamentable event, if nothing else.

Matter: One thing this tells us is that our highways aren't a safe place to be. His chances of getting hit must have been pretty large for such an unusual event to occur. And if other times it has happened it means it must occur quite frequently. It's no freak accident. Drivers on international highway systems must not be paying attention, being too tired or paying attention to their phones or worse. I do not know why they would be driving on the side of the road where they could hit someone or a parked car. This is unfortunate for us, because it makes them [highways] dangerous. This is a serious problem. Another takeaway is that having good intentions doesn't shield you from great misfortune. This is a more philosophical question that I won't deign to examine in detail, but hope isn't always answered fortuitously. Someone reading it might be struck by the stark realism of it all.

I don't really know what the lead up from this will be. It draws more attention to the cause of gay youth, certainly, despite the freak nature of it all. It loses a great advocate, but now people are exposed to his cause again.

Tyler Fong Period 6

10/17/2013 10:14:58 am

“I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. Its because of them I’m doing it myself.” – Albert Einstein

Say-
This means that no matter what people say to you, you have to do what you want and what you love. Even if people say no to you, do it yourself.
Mean-
You have to do what you love even though no one believes in you. If they chose not to help you, if they chose to say no to you, do it yourself and you will surprise yourself by how much you can accomplish by doing things yourself.
Matter-
Today, many people just stop doing things they love when people just shut them down. If Lebron stopped playing basketball every time someone told him he wasn't good enough, he wouldn't be famous right now. People have to keep at the difficult tasks even though no one wants to help them because the can do it, they just have to try.

Jorge C., Period 1

10/17/2013 12:03:17 pm

"Everything happens for a reason"- anonymous

Say: This quote says everything happens for a reason.

Mean: I think it means there is a reason that things happen. Whether they are good or bad things there is always a reason behind it.

Matter: This matters because when bad things happen people get upset and they get depressed and they don't understand why its happening. Eventually something better will happen, you just have to wait for that good things to come.

Allissa S., Period 1

10/17/2013 12:08:51 pm

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!” -Babe Ruth

Say: This quote is saying not to let your fear keep you from doing something.

Mean: I think it means not be scared to try new things. You shouldn't let your fear keep you from trying something. You might regret it and if you don't overcome your fear your going to be scared to try new things for the rest of your life.

Matter: This matters because its sending a good message to people and it telling them that its okay to be scared, but don't let it keep you from trying new things.

Dolores Resendiz Period 1

10/17/2013 01:54:49 pm

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney

Say: Walt Disney says that curiosity is what keeps us going and heading towards different paths in out lives.

Mean: I believe what Walt Disney meant by this was that we open our own doors leading to different paths because we are all curious about different things. This is why we all end up doing something different then one another because out curiosity is our drive.

Matter: Walt Disney's quote matters because it gives us a perspective of why we are where we are, its do to our curiosity and it continues to make us strive for bigger an better things.

Lisa D., Period 5

10/17/2013 02:51:43 pm

"Anybody can become angry - that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way - that is not within everybody's power and is not easy." - Aristotle.

Say: Everyone can be angry, but not everyone can easily direct their anger at the right person in the right way, at the right time, for the right reason.

Mean: Most of the time, people lash out at the wrong people because they are angry at one person. People will direct their fury in the wrong way, and in the wrong situation. By bringing their angry feelings into another issue, the situation becomes ugly.

Matter: There are few people who can control their angry feelings. Anger often clouds our reason so we cannot clearly assess what the right action is to take. There are many instances when our anger gets the best of us, so this quote tries to advocate calming down before we regret letting out our anger in the wrong way, in the worst possible situation.

Judy U period 5

10/17/2013 03:52:12 pm

"Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" -John Wooden

Say: If you are not prepared, then you are most likely to fail.

Mean: This means that without early preparation in whatever you do, you are most likely to fail.

Matter: This matters to a lot of people because many people like to procrastinate and do things at the last minute. Many of these procrastinators fail and what they have tried to achieve.

Stanley Yang (Youwei) Period 6

10/17/2013 03:59:42 pm

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” By Steve Job

Say: A design of any product is not just how it looks or how it feels on hand, but it’s about how it functions.

Mean: When designing something, you cannot just think about the look and feel on hand, you also have to know if it’s going to work well.

Matter: Many products that were released now a day have very nice look and feel, but once you start to use it, little problems start to pop out, some might even stop functioning.

Marjorie L., Period 5

10/18/2013 12:52:11 am

"Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation." Oscar Wilde
Say: People are other people. Their thoughts come from other's opinions. Their passion comes from a quotation.
Mean: People fail to think for themselves. People like to listen and follow what everyone else thinks and follows.
Matter: People are afraid to step out with their true opinion or thought if it contradicts with other people. People rather follow what society favors and hide their true selves.

Jenn X. Period 1

10/18/2013 01:19:15 am

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

Say: The way to accomplish something is to stop talking about it and start doing work.

Mean: People need to accomplish the things they say they will do instead of just saying it.

Matter: People always talk about what they're going to accomplish but in the end, doesn't do it. Instead they need to do the actual work instead of talking about it.

Jorge Sanchez Period 1

10/18/2013 01:25:57 am

“Isn't that the greatest gift in the world-just not to care? ” -Nic Sheff
Say: Its saying that not caring for anything, is the best thing you can do or give for another person.

Mean: Nic Sheff doesn't actually mean not caring is the best gift or action you can do for a person. He is saying when he was on meth it seemed like this was the only gift he can give people that he loves.

Matter: It matters because in his book Tweak, Nic is constantly breaking his families hearts, and showing he does not care for their feelings. Its as if that is the only gift he can give the people he cares about most because of his addiction.

Brian Kaw Per 6

10/18/2013 06:48:21 am

If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude – Maya Angelou

Say: If you don't like a problem or a situation, take things into your own hands and change it yourself

Mean: Do things yourself and get things done rather than waiting for someone else to take action

Matter: In this generation of passive students and ignorant citizens, things must be taken into the individuals hands in order to get things done about things that we as a group dislike.

Daniel Do Period 6

10/18/2013 06:53:26 am

Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember. Involve me and I will understand. – Confucius

Say: If you tell someone something, they will quickly forget. if you show someone something they will remember. if you involve them in that task, they will understand

Mean: This quote strikes true to me because this is how i learn

Matter: it matters because this is how students should be thought, not just through tests or homework. we need first hand experience.

Nicole G., Period 6

10/18/2013 06:53:27 am

"To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."
--Oscar Wilde

Say: Most people live through day-to-day without accomplishing anything. They're capable of doing anything they wish; we're given so much power and freedom but we don't use it. Most people are alive, but they're not really living. To live means to do something worthy of yourself.

Mean: This quote is trying to tell people to be more productive. Well, maybe productive isn't necessarily the word--but at the end of the day, each and every person should be satisfied with how the day turned out. If they're left feeling empty or unfulfilled, then maybe they need to do something about it.

Matter: If everybody strived to make something more of their lives, the world would become a better place. Instead, people allow themselves to simply exist; they don't care or even try to get out of their bubble to do something different.

Victor H. Period 5

10/18/2013 12:48:50 pm

“ The message I stress: to make it stop study your lessons
Don’t settle for less — even a genius asks-es questions
Be grateful for blessings
Don’t ever change, keep your essence
The power is in the people and politics we address”- Tupac

Say: Tupac is saying that a lot of people think being smart means acting like you know everything and this restrains smart people from doing anything productive. People should be knowledgeable, modest, and stay true to themselves. Politicians aren't the ultimate deciders, the people are.

Mean: By this verse, Tupac is trying to get people to become knowledgeable in life so that particularly poor people will stop being taken advantage of by rich people. Modesty and knowledge is what he advocates. Politics are skewed to benefit the wealthy people rather than the poor, and he wants to change that because power should be in the people.

Matter: This matters because it applies to everyone that is disadvantaged or oppressed. It also applies to wealthy people to because they should be modest to lead good lives. People need to be knowledgeable and have modesty but they must remain true to themselves also.

Rainie X., period 1

10/18/2013 02:35:55 pm

The One Who Wants To Wear The Crown, Bear The Crown – The Heirs

Say
This quote says that if you want to be the best, you have to bear the difficulties that you would meet when you are approaching to your goal.
Mean
This means that if you want to wear the crown, then you have to bear the weight of the crown. This is true because it is a common sense that we have to put our effort on our goal before we are succeeded. Therefore, we have to take the consequences and difficulties that would help us to reach out goals.
Matter
This matters because many people are not brave enough to fave their difficulties now. They escape the problem, and avoid to challenge themselves. We should change our attitudes, because it is important for us to learn that success comes from out hard work. There's no free lunch.

Jean M., Period 2

10/19/2013 11:23:32 am

"Yes the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it." Lion King

Say:
The past can be hurtful but you can either run from the past or learn from it.

Mean:
The mistakes you made or the bad memories you have from the past can hurt you today and there are two ways you can deal with those past by either run away from it or accept and learn from those past.

Matter:
This quote matters because it showed that we are all have the past that keep hurting us even if it's from long time ago and the fact that it keep haunting us is because we keep denying those past and try to run away from it, but if we learn to accept those past and use it to help us become a better person, those past will no longer have the power to hurt or affect who we are as a person today.

Chapman L., Period 6

10/19/2013 12:23:20 pm

Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable. - Bruce Lee

Say: What Bruce Lee is saying is that when love first sparks it is beautiful and hot, but can be unstable. When love matures and cools down it becomes eternal and "unquenchable".

Mean: Love comes in stages its youth and its matured periods. During its youth love burn bright and beautiful, but as love matures it hardens into a internal fire that is everlasting.

Matter: These are good words of wisdom for those who think love is something that comes by very easily. Rather it takes time to mature and grow into something greater and something more than meets the eye.

Stephany F., period 2

10/19/2013 08:29:37 pm

“People who think dying is the worst thing don’t know a thing about life.” –The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

SAY: This quote is said by the main character of the book, Lily Owens. She says this in her bed room, while thinking about her mother. This is just one of many instances where Lily demonstrates just how conflicted she really is due to her mother’s death when she was just four years old. The rawness of her thoughts are far more mature and complex than those of a normal teenager.

MEAN: Lily’s life has been profoundly affected by her mother’s death, especially at such a young age. She finds it difficult to live day by day thinking that it was all her fault. In her statement, she suggests that living with someone else’s death can be more painful that dying. Being dead means no pain, and that may be more of a relief than living and being sad and miserable, and feeling pain.

MATTER: This quote is important, because it reflects how sad and miserable Lily really is. It gives the reader the impression that she thinks sometimes life can be worse than death. This type of mentality is very troubling considering the fact that Lily is just fourteen. It’s sad to think that she blames herself for having killed her mother as a toddler, but it’s even worse to know that her father does too. Lily is an extremely intelligent young girl, and she shouldn’t have such low self-esteem and feel so guilty about what happened.

Stephanie W., Period 06

10/20/2013 08:47:51 am

"If there is a better solution...find it." - Thomas Edison

SAY: Try again to find another solution if your's aren't already good enough.

MEAN: There is always more than one solution to every problem in life.

MATTER: True, there are numerous number of problems one may encounter in life. However, the good thing is there is always more than one solution to every problem. Many people commit suicide because they think they do not have any other choices. That's not true. They can always start a new life in another environment. If people can realize this, then maybe the suicide rate will decrease.

Clarissa H, period 5

10/20/2013 09:22:14 am

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . ." - C.S. Lewis

SAY: Friends are found through liking the same things.

MEAN: By having hobbies, you are more likely to find similar-minded people who will become your friends

MATTER: Don't go looking for friends. Be yourself and like your own stuff and the right people will come by

My T. Period 2

10/20/2013 09:35:01 am

"A simple friend thinks the friendship over when you have an argument. A real friend knows that it's not a friendship until after you've had a fight." --Author Unknown

Say: A true friend is someone who would have a fight with you to solve the problem. A simple friend is someone who would avoid the fight and run away from the problem.

Mean: Some friends would fight with each other to resolve the conflicts. However, there are also friends who simply are in it for the good times, and leave when bad times come.

Matter: Sometimes, we get into a big fight with the people we love, because we care about them and about the relationship, and we want to work through the argument and preserve the relationship. Fighting does not necessarily signal an end to the relationship, rather it strengthens the bond. If we do not tell our friends what are they doing that bother us and we hide the problems, those problems could worsen and soon destroy the friendship. Sometimes, it could be scary to tell our friends because we do not know how they would react, but in a true friendship, friends would put away their egos and work through the differences.

cynthia L. per 5

10/20/2013 12:16:13 pm

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
-Robert Louis Stevenson

Say: This says not to judge your life the way it is but by the way the little details are made in your life
Mean: People should really value what those moments that you make and not the whole event. It means to not judge how good or bad your life is in general judge it by the details or decisions you encounter.
Matter: People judge way to much in life and we judge ourselves harshly as well, we judge on the whole big picture we paint of ourselves instead of judging on the little things that we do in our lives , we ignore the details that make up that picture. That's a human quality that no one can perfect.

Anita Z., Period 06

10/20/2013 01:15:44 pm

Starbucks: The Way I See It #92
“You are not an accident. Your parents may not have planned you, but God did. He wanted you alive and created you for a purpose. Focusing on yourself will never reveal your real purpose. You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense. Only in God do we discover our origin, our identity, our meaning, our purpose, our significance and our destiny.” --Dr. Rick Warren

SAY:
God knows the reason for your birth, the real purpose. God is God and we are not. Life won’t make sense to those who seek to find the reason we live.

MEAN:
People should just live freely and comfortably. We may not know the reasons to many things, but we soon will get over them quickly. In other words, we don’t seem to search for answers, but just let them quietly flow by. We shouldn’t understand the complicated things that get our minds twisted because the real answers are answered by God.

MATTER:
This quote matters. It gives us inspiration and a high level of thought. It leaves us being thankful and wonderful. Showing how much we care for being where we are at and being born this way. Everyone is special and typically in our own ways.

Christina L. Period 1

10/20/2013 01:27:20 pm

Love crushes friendship
-Jim Morri

Say: The two thing that is needed in one's life is hard to bear eachother.

Mean: Love is always a hardship between friendship.

Matter: One can simply give out a friend for his/her own gf/bf, however one may not understand, not only bf/gf are only one, friends are only one also.

Michael Qi, Period 1

10/20/2013 07:18:39 pm

Give someone one of your smiles, it might be the only sunshine they see all day. It can change the world, maybe not the whole world, but their world. - Adam Saleh
Say- He is saying that helping one person at a time does not mean you are changing the entire world, but by helping that one person you are changing their world.
Mean: Helping someone can be beneficial to them and everyone that that person meet.
Matter- This quote matters because it shows how helping someone can change their world. It can inspire people to help more people in our world.

Dannie Perez, Period 2

10/21/2013 04:04:25 am

"Be your own person because no one can take that away from you" - Austin Charlie
Say- Basically what he is saying is to be your self. To not care what people say about you. Just keep being you.
Mean - Now in days people like to say that they don't care what others think of them, but i think thats total bull. people do care what others think of them, they just don't like to admit it. but the best things in life is when you are being your self, not some fake. Don't let someone take away your natural personality, because in the end being yourself is what really matters.
Matter - sometimes they only person we can be is ourselves. imagine the world a better place when all everyone had to be is them self. not what others tell them to be. for the people going through tough times, imagine how many lives might not be taken. be your self. thats all anyone ever wants.

Christine Lee Period 6

10/21/2013 10:53:52 am

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Say: Gandhi is telling us to cherish every moment of life as if it were the last. Even though life in finite, learning is infinite.
Mean: Life may be short and therefore we need to live like it'll be the end but knowledge is infinite and we should keep learning forever.
Matters: Everyone should not take granted of our everyday life because it all could end soon and we need to cherish every moment of it. We should also keep learning more and more stuff because there's so much in the world, why not learn about it?

Daniel Ly Per 2

10/21/2013 02:26:40 pm

"If you are prepared for the worst,the worst will be better" -Anonymous

Say: This is telling us that if you aren't prepared for the worst, then the worst will be very bad.
Mean: We should prepared for every little thing so that if anything happens, then it would hit us as hard because we are prepared.
Matters: We shouldn't take anything for granted because if you do, then what would happen when its gone and you're at your worst. Then you are not prepared for it at all.

Daphne L., Period 6

10/21/2013 07:02:26 pm

John Green, in THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, wrote, "That's the thing about pain. It demands to be felt" (63).

Say:
The quote is very straightforward. Pain is not a physically-tangible feeling, like the five senses, but it IS a tangible feeling that we as living humans can feel and react to.

Mean:
Pain technically, like scientifically, is existent in our senses to warn us of danger and tell us that something's wrong and be careful. In the quote, it is taken into a very skeptical perspective. Pain is a feeling we all seem, or at least think we do, to not be able to escape and hide from. Augustus (character from the book) realizes this and notes that that's what pain does; it wants attention---it demands to be felt.

Matter:
This matters because pain is something we all can feel, but we all perceive slightly differently. The variation of how we feel pain is subsequent to how much attention we give pain. I like how Augustus points this out, nice and simple in just one sentence.

Yanice T. Per1

10/22/2013 01:16:59 am

I don't even know what I was running for - I guess I just felt like it.
Chapter 1 (The catcher in the rye)

Say: this person like the feeling of working all the time, even he don't know what exactly he is doing, he just enjoy the feeling of it.

Mean: This quote means people are doing things all the time, sometimes they don't even know what they are doing for, they just keep working and working and never stops, some people are working whole life never stop. Some people clear understand what they are doing for but some don't .

Matter: This matters to me because I have to find out what is the reason for me to moving and moving. May be I just like the quote says, that I like the feeling of keep running. The sad things is what if I don't know, should I keep moving until I found a goal. It's important to found a goal in your life.

Yela M., Period 5

10/22/2013 01:31:05 am

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." Jim Rohn

Say: The quote is a choice about happiness."

Mean: This quote means that it's a choice to choose either be happy now or later. Either way, it's to prepare for the future or live life in the present.

Matter: What matters most is for an individual to be happy no matter what. It will either make a difference in the present or in the long run.

Zhi D., Period 1

10/22/2013 10:06:35 am

"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." -Robert Frost

Say: This quote says that life means or sum up to three words, these words are "life goes on". The meaning of life can also means life will keep going even if you want to stop it.

Mean: This quote means life is a thing that goes on and will keep going even you wants them to stop it. Life goes on can also be knowing as don't think about the bad events that happen to you because every thing is keep going that the next day could be another good day.

Matter: This quote matters because it teach us that life is something that people can not stop and people should thing about the future not right now. The quote also show that future will be better as life keep moving.

Kami T. Period 1

10/23/2013 01:14:11 am

"A friend is someone who who knows you and loves you just the same." -Elbert Hubbard

Say: Friends will always be by your side and they know you for who you really are.

Mean: Your friends know you the best. They will always be by your side and they accept you for who you are.

Matter: Choosing your friends wisely matters because you would want to be able to be yourself around your own friends.

Natasha Nix p.6

10/23/2013 02:48:18 pm

"If you believe in it and it makes you happy never stop fighting for it." -Anonymous

Say: If you find something that makes you happy and makes things easier to deal with and you believe in it, don't let anyone change your mind on it.

Mean: This quote means that you should never stop fighting for something you believe in. You shouldn't let others change the way you think or take away what makes you truly happy. Whatever makes you happy is worth keeping close to your heart because in tough times, those things will help you through the darkness and help you find that little light at the end of the long, dangerous tunnel.

Matter: this matters because so many people change their ideals and their ways to fit into what other people want. They want to be popular or cool and changing what they know to what they think will help them get to that cool level is one way they try to get to that place. It's all really a case of low self esteem. People change because they feel that they don't fit in, because they are different, and different is something people can't seem to accept. We all have to fit into some sort of a false bubble so that we are all "equal." But that can't be done when everyone fights to be number one in their little cliques. But if we stick to our guns and we believe what we want and like what we want, maybe others will start to do the same and when we all start to accept everyone for who they really are, maybe then we can finally be "equal."

Garin L. Period 1

10/25/2013 01:05:25 am

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” - Dr. Suess

Say:
What Dr. Suess is trying to say is that we shouldn't cry over things that happen such as a relationship, but be glad that it had happened instead.

Mean:
This means that we should smile instead of crying after bad things happen since we had the opportunity of it.

Matter:
This matters because people today tend to look at all the negatives instead of the positives.

Shirley Ho, Period 2

11/4/2013 01:10:02 am

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Suess

Say: Be who you want to be because the people who matter to you won't mind what you have to say.

Mean: The people who care about you and matter in your life will accept you for who you are. They care about your opinions and won't mind listening to them.

Matter: This matters because we as people censor ourselves thinking that what we say will turn people off when in reality, those who actually matter and care, won't mind listening to what we have to say.

Joanna Lung Period 1

11/18/2013 06:52:00 am

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude"

Say: When you don't like something, do your best to change it. Though our attitude about that particular thing you dislike.

Mean: This meaning is important. It shows a strong a person can be through just a self adjustment.

Matter: This really says a lot, because whether we enjoy the activity or not, depends a lot on our attitude.Our voice is the strongest thing we have. We must use it, and not just our minds. We speak constantly in our heads and no one ever speaks up.

Kathy Feng, Period 1

11/18/2013 02:15:21 pm

"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."

Say: If you don't work hard, sooner or later, someone who is working harder than you will become better.

Mean: It means that someone who works hard will always prevail if someone doesn't, despite their talent. If you are talented, you should still continue to work hard because in the time that you are not practicing, there is someone out there working harder and improving themselves more than you are.

Matter: This matters to me because I saw this quote on a poster and it gave me a lot of inspiration. I continued to work hard on my sport and eventually I was able to improve my time significantly and surpassed many people during my race. Overall, this quote tells us to work hard because hard work will eventually prevail, whether it may be in the workplace, at school, or on the field.

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