Say, Mean, Matter, 4/16/12

4/18/2012

Choose a quote from your D.E.A.R. reading this week. Cite the direct quote below. Include the title of the book you're reading, the author and the page number where the selected quote is located. Briefly summarize the quote in your own words, explore the quote's meaning (your interpretation) and then state why you think the quote matters to the whole of the story (the implications). After you have posted, respond to one other person's Say, Mean, Matter entry. The person you respond to does NOT have to be in your same class period or your same grade. Your initial post is due each Friday. Your response is due by Monday.
You must write your first name and last initial and class period each time you post. Example: Shelia S, period 1. You must also use academic language. Absolutely NO texting abbreviations.

286 Comments

Ms. Sutton---MODEL RESPONSE!

4/18/2012 03:46:43 am

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" (2010, p. 179). (This is cited in APA 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.

Anthony Booth Period 2

4/19/2012 02:08:06 pm

"Both should be done if you enjoy, reading or writing. Two sides of the same coin, right?"

Say: This says to 'be fair' within which ever you enjoy to do most out of the two. Instead of outweighing on or thee other.

Mean: It means to create a balance in which one you enjoy most. having an equal amount of perspective as a writer or a reader. Reading what others spend time on writing, as you would like others to read your words.

Matter: This matters because it teaches you a new way of open thinking. Treating anything as an equal, thinking of what they're thinking or may think before the action is made. Although for what the quote says, doing both reading and writing is only fair for the words being read and written. The words being the coin.

Jessica Ramos

4/22/2012 01:54:52 pm

The Lost boy by Dave Pelzer -David what your mother did to you was wrong. Very wrong.No child deserves to be treated like that. She's sick.”
Say: Dave is a nine-year-old boy who was mentally and physically abused. He was not considered a member of his "family" and was constantly abused by his mother. Dave was rescued by a couple of people at a bar and was taken into counseling and places in a foster home. He began to question whether he deserved what his mother did to him. It took the words of his social worker to help him realized that his mother was "sick".

Matter: Children everywhere are being abused whether it is by family, friends and even strangers. No child deserves to be left without a home and food, but most importantly love. A parents responsibility is provide for their child and love them unconditionally, not whip, choke and burn them.
Mean: growing up, a parent is to love and support their child. No one deserved to be treated in such an abusive manner. Dave never truly knew why he became an outcast of his once "happy, loving family". His mother’s alcohol problems caused his child to be different than that of children his age. As he claimed, Dave was never a member of the "family".

Yusuf Bard period 5

4/23/2012 11:36:39 am

I totally agree with you Jessica. No child should be ignored or negelected and for any child to be treated in any abusive matter. Being abused as a kid might also make the abused child abuse his kids when he or she gets older and might impact threre life on the worse.

Ryan Kan, Period 1

5/4/2012 12:36:03 am

No child deserves to be ignored or abused, in fact, they deserve our love and kindnesses. No matter what have they done wrong, we should still be patient to them and teach them the right way. Keep abusing them isn;t going to help nor change their personalities. It's just going to make things worse.

Erik M. period 1

5/14/2012 01:12:21 am

i agree 100%. no child should have to suffer that trauma. a child didn't asked to be brought into this world, they have no control of that or who their parents are. a child at young age is innocent and has no choice on what goes on in their life. It is a sad truth.

4/26/2012 01:05:37 am

This passage reminds me of the students I encounter who have behavior problems. It makes me wonder what is going on in their lives at home and whether or not their needs are being met or if they've suffered some loss or trauma. It also makes me curious about how to properly intervene without yelling at them. What would work?

lololololo

5/15/2017 11:23:15 am

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Tri Tieu Period 4

4/18/2012 06:07:58 am

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."

Say: This says that there isn't any greater harm then keeping an untold story to yourself. You should always share it to a person you trust.

Mean: It means that it will cause you pain to keep a sad story by yourself. Is better to tell people and let it go freely. Nothing is a greater harm then keeping stuff to yourself.

Matter: Sharing it to a person matters because if you always keep it in your heart, then the pain will eventually get stronger and stronger. Soon you will keep thinking of it and can't concentrate. This is why it matter to everyone who keeps a untold story to theirself.

Taylor K.

4/19/2012 05:48:46 am

i agree with this statement. Sometimes having an unbearable secrect or story inside you can kill you more than the story itself.

Sindy L. Period 2

4/19/2012 01:17:14 pm

That's true. It's like hiding the fact that you did something wrong. You know what you did, but no one else does. Sometimes the punishment from the guilt is worse than if you had admitted your mistake and faced the consequences.

kevin A period 5

4/20/2012 05:20:19 am

I agree with you because i also think that there isn't any greater harm then keeping an untold story to yourself

Meagan T. Period 5

4/20/2012 09:36:39 am

I agree. Sometimes hidding something will hurt more in the future than just comming out and saying it now.

Halie C, period 4

4/20/2012 01:46:56 pm

I agree with you because sometimes it's better to tell your friends what's bothering you because it's unhealthy to keep all your thoughts bottled inside of you. All of it can cause lots of stress and other problems, distracting you from what's really important. It's better to talk about your problems with others so that you can have them to vent to and you'll feel much better about it because you know that they'll have your back and support you, no matter what.

Alfredo G

4/22/2012 02:25:28 pm

I truly agree with you. Sometimes keeping an untold story can harm you more then sharing it.

Andrew S. Per.1

4/28/2012 12:17:28 pm

This reminds of advice i gave to one of my friends. She was keeping a secret from her friend about her friend's boyfriend. It was about something the boyfriend had done. She told me that she couldn't tell her friend because she didn't want to hurt her friend. That made of think of this great quote i've come across with. "Knowledge may be power, but also knowledge is pain." Even though you should tell people things, it isn't always going to be pretty. And most of the time it isn't going to be about yourself.

Daniela H, Period 2

4/30/2012 01:19:28 pm

It reminds me of a time someone physically hurt me and i was embarresed to talk about it and embarresed what people would think of me but i finally talked about it with someone i trusted and reminded me i was the victim in the situation , i had done nothing wrong. It cleared my conscious.

Ryan Kan, Period 1

5/4/2012 12:37:57 am

Trusting people is an easy thing to do, yet trust could be easily destroyed as well. Once someone has lied, the trust just won't be as sincere as before anymore. This is why everyone should be real to each other.

Justin C. Period 5

4/18/2012 09:17:06 am

Walter Dean Myers, in Malcolm X, wrote that "this constant threat to black America greatly affected how Malcolm reacted to his classmates."pg. 31
Say: Even thought this book is a biography of the legend, Malcolm X, this man describes how a teenager can be affected by his or her environment and act different which can be both good and bad to others.
Mean: This means that even in the modern world, people act the way that other kids act in their environment since they get convinced it is the 'cool' way to act and i think this can also lead to violence in the real world since this is a biography.
Matter: This phrase is very important since many kids can act badly and hurt other people espicially since during malcolm's X's time, violence was very common in the streets of Brooklyn and this author describes the basics of peer pressure indirectly.

Theresa L. Period 5

4/18/2012 02:17:57 pm

i like this phrase alot. it shows a cause and effect toward children

Alex Dea

4/19/2012 01:17:09 pm

Very nice say mean matter!

Tommy H. Per 4

4/19/2012 03:04:20 pm

i agree, when i child is around people that are bad influence, they will also become it

Vincent D, per. 2

5/1/2012 03:27:21 am

This quote has a very deep meaning and it is very inspiration for many people.

Joanna Van Period 6

5/6/2012 12:51:14 pm

I like how this quote talks about how bad influences can affect younger children.

Bridget Ho, period 6

5/6/2012 03:01:31 pm

Hi Richard :) I mean Justin! Your say, mean, matter reminded me of a time I got peer pressured to do "cool" stuff.

Andrew I. Period 5

4/18/2012 01:09:04 pm

SO B. IT, written be Sarah Weeks. " You musn't lie to me ever again, Heidi," she said. " I had to, Bernie. Otherwise you would have tried to stop me from getting the ticket," I said... " We both know I can't stop you, don't we, Heidi?
SAY: The main character, Heidi, is trying to travel somewhere by bus to solve a mystery that she always wondered about. However, Bernie, doesn't want to let her go. Since Heidi is the closest thing Bernie has to a daughter, she doesn't want anything to happen to her.
Mean: This quote shows us how close Bernie is to Heidi eventhough they aren't blood related. It also shows us how badly Heidi wants to go on this trip by herself since Bernie is unable to go. Still, at the end of the quote, we can see that Bernie gives in and decides to let Heidi go.
MATTER: This whole book is basically about Heidi's journey so, without this quote, Heidi wouldn't go and the story would have no meaning. Additionally, this quote plays a key role in the expansion of trust that Bernie has in Heidi.

Zachary Chen, Period 2

5/1/2012 12:17:17 pm

I absolutely agree with that fact that the quote is very deep and powerful. First of all, it takes about how bernie does not want to go with her and stuff like that. Secondly, I was able to grasp the stories behind such power stories of all time. The key role in the expansion is very unique and powerful. Therefore, this quote is very good and well used in the context of our everyday life.

Yangfan Z. Period 2

4/18/2012 01:23:37 pm

Walter Dean Myers in Monster wrote: "Half of the jurors, no matter what they said when we questioned them when we picked the jury, believed you were guilty the moment they laid eyes on you. You're young, you're Black, and you're on trial. What else do they need to know?" (pg 78-79)

Say: People's first impression of others are often biased. Even people who are suppose to be just will automatically assume your fate based on your race, gender, and other characteristics.

Mean: I think the quote means that the external appearance is very important, especially in first impressions. Stereotypes such as asians being smart, and African Americans being troublesome will always exist because people like to judge others.

Matter: The book is basically about a Black teenager undergoing the trial process and losing his innocence. I think that this kind of event is inevitable in real life. And countless youngsters ended up being given up from being corrected from the wrongful behavior because the society will view them as troublemakers no matter what they do. It is very sad but truthful.

Maria C, Period 1

4/19/2012 10:10:33 am

I absolutely agree. Stereotypes and first impressions are unfortunate and sadly what determines a persons future these days. I think that it's unjust it seems to have become our nature to judge people without even considering the persons true self.

Christina Wang, Period 1

4/23/2012 01:27:24 pm

I feel like this statement is unfortunately true in many cases. Only an unbiased people who does not judge would really judge a case fairly, despite what previous stereotypes they might have had. Perhaps this has happened to many other court trials, and that's why some convicts are locked in jail now because of these unfair jurors. Sadly, stereotypes will always exist in the society,

Maggie S Period 2

4/23/2012 03:28:31 pm

I agree with this. I believe that far too often, society interferes with our well being and also potential. Many things fall under the expression of something so socially constructed and subjective. I believe the media is a big part of why this happens. It's psychology how our brains tend to function this way however.

Kristine T.

4/30/2012 02:55:16 pm

Everyone judges a person by the way they look and then by the way they act. Not everything is the same as in the past. Things have changed now and with every generation, I feel that everyone gets meaner. Look at reality today, there are so many different harsh news that goes on. People do judge a person by first looking at them and it is so unfair and unjust.

Theresa L. Period 5

4/18/2012 02:15:24 pm

Grifins mother said, "There are always a couple ways to solve a problem."

Say: this means that there will always be a solution to a problem.

Mean:this quote means that no matter what the problem is, even if the problem is extremly regretful, there will still be a soultion. that doesnt mean the solution will give you somthing you want for you or someone else.

Matter: the quote matters because it shows how even if a problem seems as if it can never have a solution, there will be a solution. it will help me and others

Yangfan Z. Period 2

4/19/2012 11:35:02 am

I just want to say that problems will always exist in life. And there will be different solutions to the issue. It depends on the way you approach it. If you are confident and responsible about the matter, then no matter what the end result is, you will feel proud and accomplished. In this sense, the attitude toward the problem is really important.

Sharon L. p.5

4/19/2012 02:23:33 pm

This is so true when there is a hard problem sometimes the problem is not on the surface but below the surface where the deep waters are located so you haveto dive deeper to understand the problem

stephanie cao

5/6/2012 12:54:11 pm

i like this quote, this helps me remind myself that no matter how hard things are, theres always a solution to the problem. And you will never forgot the mistake you've made, and you'll never do it again.

Michelle L, Period 2

4/18/2012 02:34:12 pm

Walter Dean Myers, in MONSTER, wrote, "They got to give you some time. A guy dies and you get time. That's the deal. Why the hell should you walk? And don't give me young. Young don't count when a guy dies. Why should you walk?" (p. 76).

Say:

This says that there are no excuses for murder.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is that Steve Harmon deserves punishment for being involved in a murder. Youth, inexperience, and immaturity don't matter when someone is killed.

Matter:

This passage matters because it is foreshadowing that Steve will not be found innocent. At the very least, he will spend time in jail.

Helen F.

4/19/2012 08:27:49 am

I agree with you. Once a person committed a crime, they need to accept the consequences.

Jaelene D link

4/19/2012 08:57:27 am

Emmelynn G., Period 2

4/26/2012 02:10:29 am

Your say, mean, matter reminds of the time we discussed murders in class. Ms. Sutton gave us a packet and we learned a lot about people who were younger than 18 years old and murdering people. When I wrote my essay on if they should be tried and senteced as adults, I said it depended on the situation. In my opinion, there are some circumstances where there can be an excuse, like when you are defending yourself.

Jimmy Au

4/29/2012 01:42:28 pm

I have no idea why would people think that a kid kill someone is not guilty. Killing is killing, you just take away the life of someone and you have to be responsible to your move. You should get to jail. That's my personal thoughts.

Jimmy A. Period 2

4/29/2012 01:57:00 pm

Should be
Names: Jimmy A. Period 2

Kristine T.

4/30/2012 02:57:35 pm

It is only fair if the other person receives the same treatment for their murder. This is what we went over during class with the juvenile justices and I believe that when a person commits a crime, they are in for the punishment because it is only fair. Since we live in a country with regulations, we should follow through with it.

Rose Yun per 6

5/7/2012 12:56:47 pm

People should not get away with murder but instead face their consequences. Age doesn't matter when it comes to killing a person.

Jennifer Q. Per 2

5/15/2012 03:00:14 am

Murder is a sensitive topic to some. I do agree that when someone takes a life then they are to be punished for it. To have that guilt haunt them everyday by doing time. But for some who have a different mind set, they really wont care that they had taken a life. A life that has a family and loved one. The life that could have been so successful if they didn’t do a stupid mistake. i think those are the ones who are hiding the truth. They are hiding the real pain and discomfort by avoiding their feelings and guilt. It is only when they can realize what they have done is when change can happen. So I feel that whatever they do have it coming for them. But if they are given that second chance to change, I hope they appreciate it enough to actually change.

Kristine Thai, Period 2

4/18/2012 04:59:14 pm

Marilyn Reynolds in If You Loved Me wrote: "You don't know me unless you know my mother was a big time druggie. She's dead now. I guess that's pretty important...Sometimes I just don't get it." (pg. 17)

Say: In this quote, it says a lot about the main character, Lauren. This is her autobiography that gave me a perspective on how she really is throughout the whole book.

Mean: This quote means that not every is fortunate. Everyone lives a challenging life and it's what you make out of it. Lauren had a though life since her parents were never there for her. Her grandma is the only one who really cares about her and loves her unconditionally. There is a lot of people in this world that probably have to live a tough life like Lauren since there are so many druggies.

Matter: It matters because it shows the reader another side of the world. Some people may think that the world is a good place but in reality, it's really hard to work and live. Also, there are a lot of drug addicts in the society and everyone is corrupted by the horrible drugs they do. People should really stay away from drugs. There are a lot of better things to do.

Anthony Booth Per 2

4/19/2012 02:27:23 pm

This quote stands out in different ways. How Kristine mentions that not everyone is fortunate, and how also the character Lauren has every right to feel the way she feels about people, claiming they may know who you are, by judging or criticizing, not knowing who that person really is and how things are way different then how they may look.

Sandie Barreras, Period 2

4/26/2012 01:10:09 am

This quote made me think about how people don't really know how rough some people's lives are and they judge them even though they may seem happy. They may have went through a tough childhood such as getting raped, having drug addict parents etc. But yet they have a lot of hurt inside.

Matthew Low, Period 1

4/19/2012 04:56:51 am

Tatiana de Rosnay, in SARAH'S KEY, wrote "Why so many children and women, and so few men?" (60)

Say: Rosnay had Bamber, a friend of Julia, who is the main character ask her this.

Mean: He wondered why so many women and children were taken away when the French police were really after the Jewish men. Hefound it interesting when the sign reported that there were twice the amount of women and four times as many children that were taken when compared to the men. Julia explained that rumors of the roundup were already circulating so the men had a chance to go into hiding. Only the men hid because only men had be arrested when the rumors were circulating.

Matter: This quote matters because it shows how inhumane the French police were during the roundup. You would expect only men to be taken, but when the men weren't around the police still arrested the women. They had no feelings toward children or women and treated them poorly in the camps. It left the men who had lost their wives and children feeling hopeless because their family was now gone and they won't ever see them again.

Tonny T. Period 1

4/19/2012 06:04:50 am

This is very interesting. I think there is some sexist going on here.

Alex L. Period 1

4/23/2012 02:06:17 pm

I do not believe is it so much sexism as it is another example of Nazi Germany's brutality as a ruling party. They may have figured if they exterminated the children and women, the Jewish population would have been unable to repopulate the Earth again.

Tonny T. Period 1

4/19/2012 06:02:50 am

The Lost boy by Dave Pelzer-"I'm alone. I'm hungry and I'm shivering in the dark. I sit on top of my hands at the bottom of the stairs in my garage. My head is titled backward. My neck and shoulder muscles begin to throb. But that's nothing new-I've learned to turn off the pain. I'm mother's prisoner. (page 3)

Say: It says that Dave has been suffering for a long time and he has gotten used to the pain that his mother afflicted to him.

Mean: It shows that Dave can't do anything about it since he is only 9 years-old and constantly thinks that it is his fault and he deserved to be punished this way.

Matter: It matters because it shows how much of child abuse the Mother has done to her son that is young.

Wenjin Yu, Period 1

4/21/2012 03:52:53 am

I agree with Tony. Child abuse is absolutely false, it should never happen to anyone, whether if the child is a boy or a girl. When these abused kids grow up, they will have childhood scar, and they tend to be very negative to the society.

Michelle L. Period 2

4/23/2012 03:20:10 pm

I agree with Wen. Child abuse is never justified and children who are abused grow up to become child abusers. They don't know that it is wrong to abuse their children because they themselves were abused as children.

Shishei T., Per. 2

4/26/2012 11:28:01 am

I am reading this book as well. And I have sympathy toward "the boy" too. No child deserve to be treated that way. Even though the child is taken away from his mother, the harm created both physically and emotionally will never be forgotten and heal fully.

Leon H. P1

5/11/2012 01:02:28 am

Child abuse also affects them when they get older. It makes them more likely to abuse their own children.

Juan H, Period 1

4/19/2012 07:15:30 am

Sold by Patricia Mccormick- "Let me go to the city," I say, "I can work for a rich family like Gita does, and send my wages home to you." (pg.1)

Say: Lakshmi wanted to really help her poor family out by getting a job in the city.

Mean: It shows how she really wanted her family not to be poor anymore. Ama, who was a family member would always talk to Lakshmi about having a better life, and her idea of helping was by going to the city to work.

Matter: If Lakshmi were to go to the city and work, all of her family debts would go away and the money she earned would go towards fixing the roof that needed to be replaced and buying food food and clothes for the little kids they had at home.

Gary H., Period 1

4/19/2012 11:08:55 am

It's amazing how strong of a person Lakshmi is, to just take in all that responsibilities to help out her family.

elizabeth negrete

4/19/2012 07:41:11 am

If you loved me by Marilyn Reynolds"i only had sex with once, and with a clean guy,too" At least i thought he was a clean guy."

Say- It saying how it only take one time for something to happen when having sex as Laurens friend was telling her. Lauren is scared through the book because she wants to wait to have sex with Tyler. Yet he wants to get right to it.

Mean- It shows how scared Lauren is and how her friends are supporting her on her await since her friend got herpes the first time she did with her boyfriend whom she thought was clean.

Matter- This quote matters because its telling us other opinions of how people feel about this situation she is dealing with.

Emmelynn G., Period 2

4/26/2012 02:13:17 am

Your post reminds me of when we were having our Literature Circle discussion. We were going over this quote because the Illuminator chose it. This quote shows the dangers of having unprotected sex and the dangers of having sex when you are very young. Some people are too concentrated on one thing and they don't think about the consequences there can be.

Kristine T.

4/29/2012 03:09:27 pm

I am glued on this book for my Literature Circle. I love this book because it teaches us so much about love, about family, and about sex. It really opens up to us, teenagers about unprotected sex and just like how Lauren's friend did it the first time with a "clean guy" she made a huge mistake because that mistake is haunting her forever. This quote really teaches me a lot because going through those teenage years, its hard.

Helen F.

4/19/2012 08:25:07 am

“It is about being alone when you are not really alone and about being scared all the time.” (pg. 4)

Say: We might not be alone, but we feel alone even though we are surrounded by people.

Mean: Steve Harmon wouldn't forget what had happen and he would always be thinking about the event even thought he is proven not guilty. He would not have a same personality as before.

Matter: It give the reader a foreshadow of the horrible emotional state Steve Harmon will live through both during the trial and even after it’s over.

Helen F. period 2

4/19/2012 10:16:06 am

Book: Monster, by Walter Dean Myers

Ann Y, Period 1

4/20/2012 07:33:05 am

I agree with what you said. There is always a time when everyone feels alone even when there are people with them.

Michael Cheung, (Period 4)

4/19/2012 08:32:33 am

Assassins Creed Revelations (The Book): Al Mualim-"'In much wisdom is much grief. And he who increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow.'"
This story revolves around trying to get to the keys to find the secret vault in the old grand Assassin castle in Masyaf. And it is the Mentor Assassin, Ezio's job to get the keys before the Templars get it and somehow gain infinite knowledge of everything. This is a quote from the book spoken from Altiir's mentor Al Mualim taken from the book of Solomon.

Say: It says that when you have wisdom, it gives you more greif. And when you increase your knowledge you also increase your sorrow.

Mean: This means that knowledge is not all that great. Here is an example: In the story of Adam and Eve, the two were born dumb as were all of us. They were the first humans there was no one but God to rear them. The only thing that God taught them were simple rules. Live and go by the rules. One of the rules was to not eat the fruit of knowledge. They both thrived off of the garden of Eden where it is home to two trees. The Tree of Life and the forbbiden tree of knowledge. Then the devil comes in a form of a serpent and uses temptation to entice them to take a bite from the Tree of Life. They did take a bite and gained knowledge of everything and finally noticed that they were both naked. They figured the truth behind their creaton and know the truth about everything and everyone. In which they were banished from the Garden and were given a curse to never have everlasting life on Earth. But the key point was that they noticed everything providing them low self-esteem. And that is what is with the world, the more you know, the more you use your knowledge on your own self evaluation.

Matter: It matters because too mush knowledge is not too good. It is a just like saying too much of the good stuff is not good for you. This quote as explains what is happening in the world today. We talk about grades and how smart the student is but in truth, it is all about the skill it takes to do the job. Knowledge is not what you need in life. It is skill. Some people who has brain deficiency can still live. Sometimes we gather useless knowledge and we can ask ourselves what can it do for me. There are scientists out in the world only questioning why some events occur. But do we need the knowledge of trying to find the many unknown species in the world or do we need knowledge of how to use the skill? Do we need knoledge of give ourselves some self- evaluation or knowledge that can help you to help others? In my opinion it is up to you.

Michael C. (Period 4)

4/19/2012 09:09:18 am

Forgot the author and page:
Author: Oliver Bowden
Page:422

Anna Z. Period 4

4/19/2012 02:41:10 pm

Yours is the longest.

Richard Yip, Per.4

4/23/2012 03:59:50 am

I love how you could find a meaningful quote on a book about a game.

Vincent D, per 2

5/4/2012 12:49:40 am

Epic quote from an epic game

Billy Giang Period 2

5/14/2012 03:38:51 am

This quote is very inspiring and it shows that books are not the only things that have meaning and story.

Jaelene D Period 4

4/19/2012 09:27:09 am

Suzanne Collins, The Mocking Jay, says "“Whatever it takes to break you.” (2010, chapter 10)

Say: This passage indicates that someone is trying to get her to have a nervous breakdown and found her weak point. This person saying line is indicating a threat and a challenge. A threat to back off and a challenge to see how much a person will take before they break.

Mean: In order for people to get what they want, they will do whatever it takes even if it means death. Every has a break point where they just can't take it anymore and give in. The person saying this line shows that they think they are in control, that they have won this battle.

Matter: It matters because it shows that people will stop at nothing to have their way. People can be tough, but eventually they will crack. The part "whatever it takes" shows that they are both not backing down, because this person has tried multiple threats to break the victim, but still hasn't cracked her. It also shows that the murderer won't give up until he wins his battle. I think perseverance is key in this situation and to always fight for what you believe in.

Zachary Chen, Period 2

4/19/2012 11:53:58 am

I agree with your statement. I really like how deep your quote gets. Furthermore, I really like your "matter" because it tells a lot about the meaning of life. It's very deep

Karen L, Period 4

4/19/2012 12:40:12 pm

I also agree with your statement that you should always fight for what you believe in.

Nicole L, Period 2

4/20/2012 12:17:44 am

I would have to agree with you on this one. There are just some people who would do anything in order to get their way. They would lie, cheat, and even kill, if that means that they'd achieve what they want. I wouldn't agree with this kind of behavior because pretentious and manipulative behaviors are just ethically and morally wrong.

Tri Tieu Period 4

4/22/2012 01:08:50 pm

I agree because you never give up and fight for what you want :)

Shishei Tsang Per. 2

4/19/2012 09:37:05 am

In "A Child Called 'It'" by Dave Pezer, the main character, David, said: "I knew if I wanted to live, I would have to think ahead, I would no longer cry like a helpless baby. In order to survive, I could never give in to her" (43)
Say: This is something that a boy who was abused by his mother day and night says in his heart. David was abused by his alcoholic mother in many horrible ways that we can't imagine. And he is struggling to survive from his mother's evil hands. While his mother uses inhumane ways to torture, or even attempts to kill him, he tries his best to stay alive.
Mean: I think this passage means that one must stand strong when something bad happens to you. Giving up simply means giving the that force and letting it over powers you. There is a saying that one cannot stop a wall from falling upon you. The only thing you can do is the stand strong and not let it collapse you. If you survive that fall, that means you are a strong and more capable person.
Matter: It matters because when the boy says that he is only around ten years old. It is not easy for a boy at this age to say something like that. A boy at this age should be in a warm and caring family. However, David is being treated even worse than a dog in his family. He did not give in to his mom's evil ways but he struggled to survive even though no one in the family would help him. This story is raising our attention on child abuse and we should pay attention to it and do something to stop this.

Yuanyuan H. Period 5

4/23/2012 12:12:14 pm

I agree with you because a boy at this age should not be thinking of how to survive but instead be loved by him family like normal ten year old.

Maria C, Period 1

4/19/2012 09:52:55 am

Dave Pelzer, in THE LOST BOY, wrote, "Lary is just at that age when he's rebellious. He wants to fight everything and everyone. Give him a wide berth-- lots of room. He's just feeling you out. Give it some time. Okay?"
"Yes ma'am. I understand, but am I a wimp 'cause I didn't fight back? I mean, is it right to fight your own mother?"
..."No David," she stated matter-of-factly. "You are not a wimp for not fighting back. I don't know all that happened, but I do know you're not a wimp." (1997, p.95).

Say:

This says that David is being called a wimp by Lary and is debating whether or not to believe him, since he didn’t fight his mother back when she abused him. David’s foster mom ensures him that he is not a wimp and that fighting back was not a decent option.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is simply that David is having trouble disbelieving his real mother’s perception of him as being a “bad” young boy. He has little confidence and lacks necessary reasoning to why his real mother and Lary are wrong. Being entirely inferior throughout his life has driven him to a point where he doubts his true well-mannered self. His lack of confidence to stand up for himself has left a mark in his mind to consider himself as wimpy and extremely dim-witted. His foster mom must have the capability to push him forward to succeed and not to be left in the shadows of fear and pity.

Matter:

This passage matters because it gives the reader David’s current state of mind that has not yet changed in the rise of the conflict of the story. It gives a preview of David’s relationship in his new home with his new foster mom and reveals the true trouble that is stopping David from being happy. His troubles lie within himself. With negative comments springing up on David during his childhood, he needs guidance and positive complements to alter his self-perception. With respect, no abuse, and a bit of confidence, David will live a happy life by the end of the story.

Alyssa Benipayo

4/19/2012 01:52:57 pm

Maria, I agree that David needs guidance and compliments in order for him to feel more confident about himself as well as reach for his success and happiness in life.

Alyssa Benipayo, Period 2

4/19/2012 01:53:45 pm

Alyssa Benipayo

4/19/2012 01:53:53 pm

Period 2

Yusuf Bard Period 5

4/23/2012 11:43:09 am

Maria i also agree that this quote is very powerful. It shows you davids current state of mind. on his thoughts of his mother and how he should surivie and be strong instead of being defenseless. very good say mean matter by the way.

Emmelynn G., Period 2

4/19/2012 10:02:33 am

Marilyn Reynolds, in "If You Loved Me," wrote: "On those forms where you're supposed to check the little boxes, there's never a box for me. White/Black/Chinese is not a combination they include, but that's what I am" (Pg. 18).

Say: The author is saying that when she was filling out forms about herself, there wasn't a nationality that described her specifically. She is 3 races in one and she accepts herself for who she is.

Mean: This quote means that she accepts who she is. In this book, Reynolds basically describes her struggles involving things like sex and drugs. She always struggles with what she should do and who she is in certain aspects of life. But this quote tells the readers that one thing she is confident is her race, which is White/Black/Chinese.

Matter: It matter because, in my opinion, many people have problems in their life and are confused about many things, whether it be work, school, relationships, and etc. I think many people can relate to Reynolds in this aspect. But if those who are struggling could have one thing about themselves that they are confident with, they will be able to have the motivation and strength that Marilyn Reynolds does to find the solution and answers about the problems they have in their lives.

Simon L. Period 1 link

4/19/2012 10:21:43 am

From Ender's Game "Knocking him down won the first fight. I wanted to win all the next ones, too. So they'd leave me alone." (Chapter 3, pg 1)

Say: This quote was trying to say that Ender wanted to win every fight after this one without actually having to fight.

Mean: In the story Ender was being bullied at school at age 6. This bully picked a fight with him and Ender decided to teach the bully a lesson. Ender beat up the bully with everyone watching him. To win the next fights he set an example. Not only did Ender beat up the bully, he destroyed him and made him suffer. He made the bully suffer while everyone watched so that he would never get bullied again.

Matter: This matters because setting examples is the best way to convey an idea. For example like the story "Start Something that Matters" not only did the guy write a book, he set an example by opening a shoe store that provided shoes for children with no shoes. Ideas are better heard through stories and better understood through examples.

Michael Cheung (Period 4)

4/19/2012 12:23:31 pm

Simon, I strongly agree with you about setting examples. Without setting an example, people can have the liberty to do anything they want to each other. With examples, we can influence others to do the right thing like that guy you talked about providing shoes to children with no shoes. We all have to be cautious about our actions and look towards the examples. By the way, I love the Ender's Game and its series. You should read Speaker for the Dead. Its a good book about Ender who assumes the title of Speaker for the Dead..

Halie C, period 4

4/19/2012 10:52:29 am

Peeta Mellark, in THE HUNGER GAMES, said, “Only I keep wishing I could think of a way to…to show the Capitol they don’t own me. That I’m more than just a piece in their Games.”

Say:

This tells me that Peeta wishes that he could stand up for himself and others and that he doesn't want to be given orders by the people who control the Hunger Games.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is that Peeta doesn't like the fact that these people who are in charge of the Hunger Games are telling everyone what to do. He believes that every human being should be given the right to speak up for themselves and have a say in the matter. It doesn't seem right for them to force people to do something that they don't want to do. It's unfair that people are just being thrown in some game, fighting for their lives mainly for entertainment purposes. It seems so selfish for these people to do such things, especially to little kids.

Matter:

This matters to me because we should be grateful for the life that we have. We have the right to speak up for ourselves and we are given the choice to do something. However, in the book, the Hunger Games, these people aren't given a choice. If they don't do something they are told, they will most likely be killed. This makes me look at my life with a completely different perspective and what our life could have been and that we shouldn't take the freedom that we have for granted.

Jacelyn Kong per 6

4/22/2012 10:10:13 pm

I love the quote you chose. It shows how Peeta, even faced with life and death, has rational thinking.

Carmen Ma

4/24/2012 10:01:57 am

I totally agree with Peeta about staying true to himself. I think that is very important to live by.

Kristine T.

4/29/2012 03:12:51 pm

The Hunger Games is truly a great book! It really shows a lot to its' readers. It taught me that with winning, it comes with a price. It taught me that many people are suffering under the hands of one leader. Only America provides freedom but in undeveloped countries, there's one leader that controls them all and they cannot even put in any of their own opinion. It is tough to live in a world like that.

Pauline M. Period 1

5/4/2012 12:10:04 am

The quote you took from The Hunger Games , it's a strong statement from Peeta and how shows how his perspective of freedom. I can see from this quote that we take things for granted compared to the life in The Hunger Games.

Rose Yun per.6

5/7/2012 12:59:33 pm

I love this part of the book. Even if Peeta is a part of the games that the Capitol is controlling, he doesn't want to change himself. He wants to stay the same and let people know him as a person that the "person the Capitol didn't change" even when he's dying

Jennifer T. Period 2

4/19/2012 10:52:54 am

Nic Sheff in We All Fall Down wrote: "The plane stutters, lurches, kicks, and stalls. I'm waiting for the fall, praying. A chance at a good death." (pg 115)

Say: After all the pain and suffering he has gone through, at this point he just wanted to die. It seems like he didn't want to commit suicide, so he just wants to die in an accident. The plane seemed like it was going to crash and he was praying it would be a "good chance at death".

Mean: I think this quote means he did not care if he died or not anymore. If he did then he thought it was a good way to die. Better than dying on an over dose on drugs or killing himself.

Matter: This quote is pretty much how a lot of people feel when they are in detox. Or if they have been suffering for a long time and do not want to commit suicide. They kinda of want to just die so they don't suffer anymore but then they can't do it. They start not caring about things and when something like a plane crashing. They think it's a better way to end life.

Cindy C. Period 5

4/19/2012 11:01:11 am

Everlasting written by Elizabeth Chandler, wrote " But Tristan replied, Do not urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. " ( Chapter 1, Pg.30 )

Say: Tristan is trying to tell Ivy that he will always love her
and will never leave her side. He would always go wherever she go.

Mean: Tristan is trying to tell Ivy that he loves her and will never leave her side.He would go where she go and will stay/live wherever she stay/live.

Matter: It lets the reader know that Tristan really likes Ivy and he won't let anyone harm her. He would always go and follow her and protect her. It really shows how much Tristan likes Ivy.

Amanda W. Period 5

4/19/2012 12:56:17 pm

It sounds like an interesting book and also sounds like a familiar book that I read a while back.

Audrey S. link

4/19/2012 11:07:45 am

Walter Dean Myers, in Malcolm X, wrote that "The very idea that someone so close to him, someone he had considered so large and invincible, could suddenly be dead, was a shock." (pg.24)

Say: The author is trying to say that when he had heard about his fathers death, it seemed impossible and was hard to believe.

Mean: My interpretation of this passage is simply that to Malcolm, his father was considered invincible. Almost like a hero, so for him to die was a huge shock for him that totally dropped his idealistic of what a certain hero was. Also it sort of made him fear death more then whats actually worth living.

Matter: In my opinion, it would be wonderful for us to live forever but unfortunately we cannot. As humans we grow upon each other and always get attached as our way to thrive. Like how we must depend on our mothers to help us mature as we blossom from a child to adulthood. So for someone as close as a family member or even friend to die is like having someone cut off a part of your body, cause that person was probably worth more then your life.

Katherine Ang. Period 1

4/19/2012 11:11:10 am

In The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, the narrator, Death said: “A small but note worthy note: I’ve seen so many young men over the years who think they’re running at other young men. They are not. They’re running at me.” (2005, pg. 174-175)

Say: In times of war especially WW2, young men are drafted into the military, from their town or villages, in order to fight against their country’s enemies. Only to face death himself, as they run into the battlefield. Death shows a perfect observation of war, telling other facts that are happen in Europe apart from the main character Liesel Meminger.

Mean: It shows that death is not truly a “friend” to war and what people interpret their view of him is also entirely true. Death actually hates to see so many young men meeting him and not pleased by that. In war human race to their deaths rather the enemies that are in front of them. Overtime Death showing sympathy towards the humans, I see that he is clearly more benevolent than sadistic, than I originally thought.

Matter: It matter because, Death is not always a trickster or swindler, to take one’s own life or soul. Many cultures and religion have their own view on the personification of Death. The actual point is that only mankind can create war, and war creates despair and destruct, which lead to death. For these young soldier who fought May or may not know the outcome of it, to find both (ally and the enemy) of their actions meaningless as the loss are higher than the few achieve. The only question is left “Why is there war.”

Zachary Chen, Period 2

4/19/2012 11:51:47 am

In the book the help by Kathryn Stockett page 32, "A bill that requires every white home to have a separate bathroom for the colored help. I've even notified the surgeon general of Mississippi to see if he'll endorse the idea."

Say: This quote talks about how in the time of the 1960s, African Americans were required to use separate toilets with the white people even though slavery has been abolished for 100 years already.

Mean: This quote means that the African American maids are not getting the equality they deserve. The quote reflects the frustration that black maids have on their white master and the racism that was in the society.

Matter: This quote matters because it shows how ignorance our American society is. Even though slavery was already abolished for 200 year, racism still exist throughout America. It reminded us the struggle of African Americans went through in history. It reminded us to keep fighting for equality for all races across America

Orlando Pardo Period. 1

4/19/2012 12:29:11 pm

"THE LOST BOY"

Say: Night loneliness was always bad whenever the younger children had went to bed, or when their father was not in the cabin. Night loneliness is part fearing, being scared all the time. the boy's mother had once said to him.

Mean: The concept of night loneliness is known right away in the first chapter but is something that strikes the boy throughout the book. He feels alone and scared, especially as his two protectors his father and his dog are gone.

Matter: When the sounds in the cabin are silent, there is not much left. The emptiness there is consuming, and it nearly swallows the boy. When he looks for his father and his dog he fights against this loneliness and wants to find a way to prevail over it.

Karen L, Period 4

4/19/2012 12:30:56 pm

(The Help, page 327) " Aibileen smiles at the stack of pages on her kitchen table. It's an inch thick, double spaced, and starting to to look like something that can sit on a shelf. Ailbileen is an exhausted as i am, surely more since she works all day and then comes home to the interviews at night." "Look a that," she saids. "The thing's almost a book."

Say: Skeeter and Ailbileen didnt believe that the book that first started as an idea of interviewing maids in Jackson is finally coming. With all their hard work of typing and interviewing is finally paying off.

Mean: If you believe in something and with determination anything is possible. And that two totally different ladies can come together and accomplish the impossible.

Matter: If you have determination, it will be very useful for the future and you will succeed.

Anthony Quach Period 4

4/19/2012 01:29:54 pm

That is true if you got determinatio then you can succeed it can be useful in the future just look at kobe

Diana T., Period 4

4/19/2012 12:49:15 pm

Say: "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing that you shouldn't put a tomato in a fruit salad.

Mean: This quote explains that there is a big difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is knowing something, wisdom is analyzing knowledge and using it.

Matter: We should be more wise and not just base everything on our knowledge, but our wisdom as well.

Sindy L.

4/19/2012 01:00:47 pm

"Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

"The dream took place in the courtroom. I was trying to ask questions and nobody could hear me. I was shouting and shouting but everyone went about their business as if I wasn't there." Pg. 63-64

Say: This passage describes Harmon's feelings about his situation and the trial. Harmon has questions about his case, but no answers him, nor does it look like they can hear him.

Mean: Harmon is directly involved in the trial, but he has no idea of what's going on. At one point he didn't even realize he was involved in a store robbery; he said he was only in the store to get some mints. It feels as if no one is listening to him, and the trial will proceed to the end without his interference, his rebuttals, or anything else.

Matter: Some people feel like they have no control over their lives. The world continues on everyday with or without your actions. Children and teenagers are more susceptible to these thoughts because they are not considered mature yet. A majority of their ideas get pushed aside because "it's just an idea from a kid". I've had that happen to me quite a few times. This passage while narrowed down to Harmon's thoughts of his trial, can be expanded out to the thoughts of people everywhere.

Sindy L. Period 2

4/19/2012 01:04:48 pm

Sorry, forgot to put the period.

Alex Dea, Period 4

4/19/2012 01:16:09 pm

The Short Life of Bree Tanner, By Stephenie Meyer.
"Everyone else took off, and the water chured as if an enormous school of barracuda were attacking." pg. 119

say: The entire group of vampires were swimming in the ocean to attack a large cruise ship. As they swam to the ship, it was as if they were hungry barracuda ready to attack their food.

mean: What the text is trying to say is that the vampires were ready to attack the boat to get their prey. The author uses a descriptive simile to drive the reader to really get into the book.

matter: It's good to actually visualize the group of vampires swimming so fast and intense that they actually look like a group of hungry fish. The simile really came to a good part of the story because with out it, the text would be very boring.

Nicke Y. Period 5

4/23/2012 08:11:59 am

I think you are right for the most part, but also that the vampires were only focused on the ship and not anything else. This makes them even more similar to the described fish.

Jennifer Ung, per.6

5/5/2012 02:43:33 pm

I love how the author compares the fish to the vampires because it gives a sense of danger and fierceness.

David Van, Period 5

4/19/2012 01:20:54 pm

"Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen. "Whatever you do to the animals, you do to yourself. Remember that." -Edwin Pg. 19.

Say: Cole is an aggressive boy who can do anything to hurt one after another. As he got banned in an island, he was given some advices on survival. Cole did not listen to Edwin and did everything freely.

Mean: This quote means that whenever Cole does anything to hurt innocent animals, it will hurt him back.

Matter: Some people do not control themselves and do whatever they want to find trouble to another human beings. Cole did not listen to Edwin after giving his quote. When he tries to kill the Spirit Bear, it ended up paralyzing him for several months. Only a fool would do something like this. Remember, if you do bad thing, eventually you will be bothered with the event.

Anthony Quach Period 4

4/19/2012 01:23:35 pm

In the book "Play better baseball" pages 174-176 talks about tracking the baseball so it will give you a better chance to hit the ball.Tracking the ball is one of the most important part steps in hitting a baseball.

Say: It says that tracking a baseball is very important because you have see the ball clearly to be able to hit it. By doing so you can pick up the ball as soon as it is release out of the pitcher's hand and that will gave you a better oppurtunity to hit the ball

Mean: This means that if you see the ball clearly enough you'll be able choose whether you want to swing or not. A ball thrown at 90 mph is onlt hittable in fair terrority for only about .015 seconds(15 thousandth) of a second. So if you swing starts .02 of a second too early or late you will miss the ball. That is why you must keep your head still so you can see the ball clearly.

Matter: This matters because you have to be able to see the ball clearly when you are hitting. The difference could be either a weak grounder or a huge home run.

Matthew L P5

4/20/2012 05:11:48 am

What if the player is blind?

Taylor K. Period 5

4/19/2012 01:47:14 pm

In the book "Joy and Strength", a collection of short devotions and proverbs, William Bernard Ullathorn states "The test of love is not feeling, but obedience. " pg. 108

Say; True love what many people proclaim and many people will profess, but that's not always true. True love is tested by the obedience and willingness.

Mean: This quote means that true love is not shown through feelings, and true love is not feelings. It is your obedience.

Matter: This quote matters because in the modern world. Nothing is about what is true. Everything is about convience, how cool something is, or how quickly i can bring myself to the top and often times this is false happiness. People delude themselves into thinking a momentational relationship will give them happiness. And it might, for a while, but it's not long until the whole thing comes crashing down.
True and loving relationships are built on love and trust and are founded on by doing what you know is right even if it is not the easiest thing or the thing that you want to do.

Amanda W. Period 5

4/19/2012 02:11:33 pm

I totally agree with you. It's not always about love but what you do to make it happen.

Nelson K. Period 5

4/23/2012 04:48:23 am

I agree with you that many things in the world are not real and that it's just about convincing others. I also agree with you the fact that true love is found by doing what is right.

Marcus Monserrat Period 5

4/23/2012 08:58:02 am

I agree with you because people should fall in love the right way and not the wrong way

Carmen M, Period 6

4/19/2012 01:53:02 pm

In MOCKINGJAY by Suzanne Collins, Katniss Everdeen says, "... do you see that? Fire is catching! And if we burn, you burn with us!" (2010, pg.99-100)

Say:

Katniss is basically saying that if her side doesn't win, the Capitol is going down with her.

Mean:

This quote is spoken by a very strong character. This is implying that she won't go down without a fight. I think this is how people should think when they're fighting for a cause or issue they truly believe in. This is important as it is relaying the message that you shouldn't back down under any circumstances; that you should stand by your beliefs. You're starting a revolution.

Matter:

This quote matters because I think that is how you should feel and respond toward a cause or issue you really care about. People should feel determined to get what's right and let nothing stand in their way. No matter how many obstacles, they should just keep pushing through. If you try your best and fall, then the enemy should fall with you.

Grace L., Period 5

4/22/2012 05:57:51 am

I strongly agree with your interpretation of the quote. If people stick to their guns with what they truly and honestly believe in, I think that integrity wouldn't be so rare. To stand for an issue means that you are putting in time and commitment and if that isn't enough, then when you fall, you should try to bring down your obstacles with you so that others may get further than you have.

Amanda W., Period 5

4/19/2012 02:09:54 pm

"I was an empty shell. Like a vacant house- condemned- for months I'd been utterly uninhabitable."
-New Moon, Pg. 216

Say: It means that she has been going through a rough time without anyone being there for her not because no one wants to help her but because she won't let anyone help her so she feels lonely.

Mean: She is lonely and needs someone who will care for her and listen to her even if she has tons of problems. She wants someone who can understand her and become a part of her life where they both won't ever be separated from what her boyfriend did to her.

Matter: Even if you get separated from someone you love, somehow you will remember them even though there is a gigantic hole in your heart which will be filled soon enough.

Alyssa Benipayo

4/19/2012 02:19:10 pm

We All Fall Down by Nic Sheff: "...I want her so much. She can't be the one to leave me. She just can't. So I will leave her. I won't call her- not ever again. It's over (page 8)."

Say: Nic was in love with Zelda and believes she's the only one for him. After they became strongly addicted to drugs, Zelda was taken to the hospital, while Nic was sent to detox. At this point, he's sitting alone agonizing because of the absence of Zelda, especially after she stopped calling him on the phone, giving him the reassurance that she still loved him. This leads to Nic thinking that he would be able to make it out of detox if he stops thinking about her completely.

Mean: My interpretation is after reading this quote, Nic, like many addicts who struggles to withdraw their excessive drug usage, would have to let go of what mattered to him/her, and focus on themselves by working his/her way to recovery.

Matter: I think this quote matters because it focuses on struggles that not only addicts experience, but everyone in different ways. Everyone has their personal struggles that they would probably have to give up that close someone or close something, and place themselves first to accomplish what's best for them, which would be becoming better people.

Alyssa Benipayo

4/19/2012 02:20:01 pm

Period 2 :)

Linda O. Period 1

4/20/2012 04:06:56 pm

I'm also reading this story and I think Nic Sheff's story is so admirable and inspiration. I totally agree with you that just because he's an addict doesn't mean he doesn't feel what everyone else feels. I agree that he also deals with feelings of loneliness, emptiness, and depression. He just never had the comfort of having someone there until he met Zelda.

Anna Z. Period 4

4/19/2012 02:38:09 pm

In Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer, Bella said that, “I refuse to be affected by territorial disputes between mythical creatures. Jacob is family. You are…well, not exactly the love of my life, because I expect to love you for much longer than that. The love of my existence. I don’t care who’s a werewolf and who’s a vampire.” (Page 143)

Say: This passage says that Bella don’t want to be involve with the fight. Also, her love still exists, no matter who is the werewolf or the vampire.

Mean: This passage means that Bella wanted to stay with Edward longer and love him more and she also explained that no matter whom Edward is. Her love is still there.

Matter: This quote matter, because it gave the reader more information about how Bella feel being involved with Edward and Jacob.

Eliza Ly 2

4/19/2012 02:46:54 pm

I agree. It does not matter what role Edward and Jacob play in Bella's life, what she is trying to say is that she loves both of them dearly regardless who they are in terms of relationship towards her. Nothing can stop her from loving them two.

salina valenzuela

5/4/2012 04:58:54 am

@Anna Z,
I feel the same way you do, in the mean and matter of your saying. Bella shouldn't feel objected to love Jacob or Edward any different because one is vampire and one is werewolf, in her eyes their both the same, and she loves them equally.

Davis Wang Per.1

5/14/2012 01:03:22 am

I agree with this. It tried to show us how she felt about both of them. But she loves one of them more but doesn't want them to fight. Because she cares about both of them and not just one.

Eliza Ly 2

4/19/2012 02:42:22 pm

"Standing alone in that damp, dark garage, I knew for the first time that i could survive."

SAY: This says he is standing in that dark garage alone thinking for the first time that he could survive.

MEAN: He's that confident. He knows that no matter what, he needs to be strong and preservere for his future. One day, someone will love and care for him.

MATTER: As long as you have a goal that you know you'll achieve, nothing can stop you from getting it. Same as for David. He knows one day, there will be a loving parent there to comfort and love him. He is a strong boy.

Tommy H. Per 4

4/19/2012 03:00:11 pm

in mocking jay “I drag myself out of nightmares each morning and find there's no relief in waking.”

say: He always has nightmares. His reality is also a nightmare and waking up is no difference. Waking up doesnt help his nightmares.

Mean: there was an impact on him that made his life horrible.Something happened that ruined his reality and caused him to also dream about it.

Matter: He soon might not be able to tell what is real and not real. He will lose him mind. Probably freak out from all the nightmares he is having.

Jenny L. Period 4

4/19/2012 03:07:07 pm

You have a lot of errors in your Say, Mean, Matter entry. Capitalization is one of them, and not to mention you forgot to put an apostrophe between the n and t in the word 'doesn't'.Not to mention that your Matter really has nothing to do with anything that is significant for the reader to understand and acknowledge in their personal lives.

Jenny L. Period 4

4/19/2012 03:09:56 pm

Oh, I repeated "not to mention" twice. Ah, oh well, the more mistakes the more likely I would be more aware.

Jenny L. Period 4

4/19/2012 03:00:15 pm

In the book, "A Child Called It", by Dave Pelzer, David quoted,"It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on the a brighter world.”(pg.166)

Say:Dave Pelzer is trying to tell us that we can either live in our past forever, or look into a brighter future.

Mean:There is nothing wrong with acknowledging that you had struggles in your past lifetime, however, it is still important to understand that people do need to move on.

Matter:If we refuse to move on, we will not make a difference in our personal lives. It won't get any better, and it might not get any worse. Living in your past will not do you any good.

Michael Y. Period 6

4/19/2012 03:27:43 pm

I think it also affects the people around you, because if you radiate sadness, friends, family, and acquaintances might be poisoned by the "fallout" of your metaphorical depression "bomb"

Jenny L. Period

4/19/2012 05:39:12 pm

You make a very good point! Thank you for mentioning that. :)

Amanda Dang period 1

4/19/2012 03:09:45 pm

Tweak by Nic Sheff
"As long as you look for someone else to validate who you are by seeking their approval,
you are setting yourself up for disaster. You have to be whole and complete in yourself.
No one can give you that. You have to know who you are - what others say is irrelevant."

Say: This says that you have to be yourself and you make who you are. You can't rely on others to shape your personality, you can only rely on yourself for that.

Mean: My interpretation of this passage is that you must be yourself and shape your personality. If you wait for someone else to make you who you are, you will never know your identity. I think this is why we find out about ourselves the most when we're alone thinking.

Matter: This passage matters because Nic doesn't really know who he is. He finally realizes that he makes who he is and he can't depend on others for that.

Cameron W. Period 1

4/20/2012 01:38:02 pm

Wow. I really like your quote. It is so true. People are always going to talk and think a certain way about you. Let them, because in the end, only what you say matters.

Matthew Low

4/21/2012 01:45:25 am

I agree with cameron. People can say what they want but as long as you know who you are then it doesn't matter.

Lucas T. Period 1

4/26/2012 11:47:20 am

i agree with Cameron, Matt, and this quote because when it comes to people saying bad things about you, at that moment it may hurt or piss you off a little bit, but you shouldn't have to worry about at all. What they say is nothing and means that they are not your friends. What you say about yourself and be surrounded by your real friends that support you, matters the most.

Danny Ngo. P2

4/19/2012 03:12:44 pm

“We kept the dead alive with stories.”

Pg. 226 of The Things They Carried by Tim O’ Brien

Say: O’Brien honors the lives of his fallen comrades by reciting stories of their bravery to others

Mean: O’Brien’s stories show people the reality of war and the effect they come with it. The stories that involve these men will always be alive and passed through each generation to come

Matter: Stories are a powerful tool used to preserve the memory of someone else. It starts off small being told by a single person. However, the story continues to grow with every new listener who retells it to their children, friends, and peers.

Derrick Duong Per. 2

5/14/2012 03:31:47 am

The idea of telling stories is to remind the reader about the adventure the dead had was fullfil in their life. This is especially important to veteran in war ( World War 1, 2, Vietnam War, Korean War, etc...).

Samantha W, P.5

4/19/2012 03:15:02 pm

"District Twelve. Where you can starve to death in safety."
-"Katniss Everdeen" The Hunger Games (Pg.6)

Say: This says that in even though District 12 was meant to be safe, it is actually the opposite.

Mean: This means that it is really easy to starve in District 12.

Matter: A lot of people are dying in District 12 because the Capital thinks they are keeping everyone safe, when they are actually causing everyone to be in danger.

Kellie B. Period 4)

4/22/2012 11:57:32 am

I agree, the capitol should try to fix the hunger in district 12 instead of spending all the money on producing The Hunger Games every year.

Ezra K.

4/22/2012 02:08:57 pm

I agree that the capitol is making District 12 a dangerous place. District 12 should raid the capitol and take all their food.

Ezra K. Period 6

5/6/2012 09:05:37 am

I agree that the capitol is making District 12 a dangerous place. District 12 should raid the capitol and take all their food..

Vincent Wong, Period 4

4/19/2012 03:19:56 pm

"Even if someone were to call you a liar
And try to hurt you with heartless words
Or if the whole world doesn't even try to believe in you
And try to put a crown of thorns on your head
I can still become a friend only to you
I know of that loneliness and that pain
so, everything that makes me whole
I will dedicate them all to you now
I'm Yours"

SAY: I will be there to assist you in your time of need.

MEAN: It means that if someone doesn’t believe in you or even the whole world threatens you with cold words, I’ll be there, by your side. So, everything that I can do even with the cost of my life, I’ll offer my hand to you. I understand that loneliness so give me a chance to accept my assistance.

MATTER: Never feel lonely and always keep your head held up high and look forward. If though this world can be cruel there will always be someone to lend a hand. He will accomplish many goals along with many friends he will make.

Michael Y. Period 6

4/19/2012 03:20:43 pm

In "Great Expectations", Charles Dickens wrote "I always treated him as a larger species of child, and as no more than my equal." When the main character referred to his brother.

Say: The main character is saying that even though he's younger, his value as a person is no less than his brother and vice versa.

Mean: You are not better than anyone just because you are older than someone. You do not get special privileges just because you are younger.

Matter: Nothing in this world worth having comes easy. You are not entitled to anything but worthless titles. You shouldn't claim you are above someone because you are older.

Andrew I, Period 5

4/24/2012 09:27:41 am

I like how you connected the contents of the text to the fact that nothing worth having comes easy.

Kristen W., period 5

4/19/2012 03:30:13 pm

“A person's a person, no matter how small.”
― Dr. Seuss, HORTON HEARS A WHO!

Say: This quote is basically saying that although some are way more different than others, eveyone is a human being and we are all equals.

Mean: Everyone should be treated with the same amount of respect because we are all equally important when it comes down to it. In the end, everyone is human and there is no excuse for looking down upon someone. No matter if you are short or tall, strong or weak, rich or poor, smart or dumb, everyone deserves to be treated right.

Matter: If everyone would realize this, then the world would be a better place. Everything from discrimination to bullying would all come to an end, only if everyone could understand how cruel and hurtful it is.

Joann K. Period 5

4/20/2012 12:29:39 pm

I agree with you. Bullying , discrimination, and etc. are some of the major reasons for conflict and a lot of people has faced one or maybe several of these problems. It really doesn't matter if who the person is or what they look like, thy're still a human being. That's what everyone is! So since everyone's the same, we should are be equals with equal respect, rights, and etc.

Nicke Y. Period 5

5/6/2012 07:18:44 am

I like how you stated that respect and caring for others can help out the society of this world. Also, I do not remember Dr.Seuss books have small messages to kids(Probably because I failed to notice when i was young.)

Nicole Li, Period 2

4/19/2012 03:34:28 pm

"A Childed Called It" - Dave Pelzer

“You’ve made my life a living hell!” she sneered. “Now it’s time I show you what hell is like!” Gripping on my arm, Mother held it in the orange-blue flame. My skin seemed to explode from the heat."

As a child, Dave was heavily abused, verbally and physically, by his mother. Dave's mother is currently holding on to his arm over a hot, burning stove. As Dave pleads for mercy, his mother continues to yell and pummel Dave. This comes off as incredibly surprising to me because no one in the right mind would do that to their own flesh and blood unless something is seriously wrong. This kind of deviant behavior needs to be fixed. This is a very important part of the story, because it highlights the pain that Dave is going through. In fact, this is only one of the numerous incidents that had occurred to Dave, since Dave is basically abused like so every day. This shows that Dave’s and his mother’s relationship is strained and no love is shown. As a child, it is very important to have a secured attachment with their mother. As a result of all the abuse, it is very likely that Dave cannot grow up to embrace a normal adulthood.

Bryan Ha, Period 2

4/19/2012 04:26:06 pm

“I have to win this now, and for all time, or I’ll fight it every day and it will get worse and worse.” p.7 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Say: This quote by Ender says that dealing with your problems on the spot is the only solution. During this part of the book, Ender is getting abused in school, so he decides to deal with it immediately, rather than let it hurt him more later in the future.

Mean: This quote means that no matter what, you have to deal with problems instead of running away. If you try and let it pass by, you'll deal with more and more problems and you'll have to fight your way through it more. It's hard to keep doing that, especially since you're in high school.

Matter: The quote creates an opening to real life situations - to schoolwork, family, and relationships. If you leave the problem in the dust, it will continue to get worse. It's not going to change until you change it, more specifically, deal with it.

Bryan Ha Per 1

4/19/2012 04:26:50 pm

Sorry, it's period 1, not period 2.

Ryan Kan, Period

4/19/2012 04:43:39 pm

"The Lost Boy" - Dave Pelzer
"Lary is just at that age when he's rebellious. He wants to fight everything and everyone. Give him a wide berth-- lots of room. He's just feeling you out. Give it some time. Okay?"

Say: At school, Lary called David a wimp because he didn't fight back, he was asking himself whether he should have fought back instead of being a "wimp".
Mean: David's foster mother tells him that he is not a wimp, especially with all those things that he has been through. It is not easy to hold back and not to fight when people insult you and so. He has shown his high-class personality yet the lack of confidence in himself at the same time. He still has a low self-esteem which makes him afraid of standing up for himself.
Matter: Ever since The Mother had told him "I'll get you back", David had kept her words in mind. He thought that his mother could really do whatever she could and bring him away again. Ms. Gold finally discovered that and they together tried to solve David's mental problem against his mother. The goal is to make David feel confident about himself again, without being someone else's shadow anymore.

same

5/4/2012 04:04:30 am

period 1*

Eric L. p.1

4/19/2012 04:52:24 pm

“Instead, we linger over a luxury that costs nothing: Imagining what may be.”
― Patricia McCormick, Sold

Say: This quote describes the power of one's imagination. This scene takes place as a mother and daughter think about what they can buy with their very small fortune and realize they have a pile of debts to pay. They decide to satisfy themselves with just their imaginations.

Mean: This means that imagination is far more valuable than anything you can buy because imagination is limitless. This is especially priceless in a society like the one in Sold, where cake and soda are considered as treats for the wealthy. It is in these times that imagination is so key to keep ease their minds and even keep their sanity.

Matter: This fact matters because our troubles pale in comparison to the hardships that their family has to go through. They worry about the roof of their home falling through daily. They hardly have enough to feed their new born baby let alone themselves. Their value of imagination shows how much our society takes it for granted. We needlessly spend money on things we don't even give a second thought about, yet they haven't even seen a car in their village before. This poverty still exists and we continue to overlook the difficulties they face in their everyday lives. They consider leaving home indefinitely and act as a servant for a wealthy family an option, while kids in America use money selfishly. This quote should make us reconsider things we might take for granted.

Aram Grigorian

4/19/2012 06:02:23 pm

The Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
Pg.32
"To this day, I can never shake the connection between the boy, Peeta Mellark, and the bread that gave me hope."

Say:
In this quote said by a 14 year old girl, which was entered into the Hunger Games with the boy earlier mentioned, Peeta Mellark, was something she was thinking off the top of her mind. Judging from the tone she had said it in, it had meant a lot to her during the reaping for the Hunger Games. She also said the bread that Peeta had given to her actually gave her hope for someting.

Mean:
Katniss obviously received hope from the boy Peeta Meelark because he had given her bread. The bread was probably a sign of a food or life source. Or she could of meant that he would try to start a new relationship with her. SHe also could not forget the moment between the two of them for the split second when Peeta had through the bread at Katniss.

Matter:
There can, or going to be, a huge change in Katniss's relationship with Gale and the mixed feelings she had with the two boys she that are on her mind when she isn't hunting. Gale and Peeta can be at war with each other to because they will be fighting over Katniss.

Leanne Deng, Period 4

5/6/2012 08:20:06 am

This quote said from a 14 years old girl must mean that she has being through a lot.

Maggie Sin

4/19/2012 06:55:17 pm

Dave Pelzer, the author of A Child Called “It”, wrote that
“Inside, my soul became so cold I hated everything. I even despised the sun, for I knew I would never be able to play in its warm presence. I cringed with hate whenever I heard other children laughing, as they played outside. My stomach coiled whenever I smelled food that was about to be served to somebody else, knowing it wasn't for me.”
Say: This quote is expressing the perspective of a child who endures hatred and anger.
Meaning: Hate, a practical emotion, is present when other sources such as people or things threaten our well-being. For example, when we feel pain, we tend to hate it and we desire it to stop. It’s pretty fundamental. In relation to this quote, it shows that someone is suffering.
Matter: This quote matters to the whole story because there is a reason for everything. Why were there feelings and emotions that pushed the boundaries to cause the child to possess such hatred and anger? We all feel a certain way because of something; positive stimulants create positive feelings, and negative stimulants create negative feelings. We all derive some sort of reaction from an incident, no matter how insignificant something is. In this story, the feelings and emotions the child is going through is crucial and in my opinion, it is the most important. Far too often, we dismiss such radical experiences in our life. There off, someone much less fortunate than we are demonstrating their emotions correlating with their experiences and losses can change our mind and the way we think about things and this, I believe is a possible purpose of this story.

Richard Y., Per. 4

4/19/2012 09:37:01 pm

"Bursting out with angry words was always so much easier than maintaining one's dignity and self-respect."
Once upon a Marigold, Jean Ferris. (p. 46)

SAY: Christian, a caveman, is in love with a girl named Marigold. He is always hiding in bushes and uses a telescope to spy on her. Christian saw how angry Marigold was at her mother, but noticed she kept her feelings to herself. This quote is saying that exclaiming bad words/cussing is much easier than maintaining your dignity and emotions.

MEAN: Christian enjoys looking at Princess Marigold or that he a creepy weirdo. Princess Marigold wants to keep in a happy mood and does not like to get angry. Marigold does not get along with her mother very well, but are able to keep her emotions stabilized. Maintaining self-respect is not easy to accomplish when one’s feelings are disrupted.

MATTER: If Princess Marigold were to lose her temper easily, her family would have gotten into many arguments. When Marigold shows off more good qualities of a person, it attracts more competition for Christian. If the people were able to control their emotions, there would be less arguing and problems making our world a better place.

Carmen L. Period 6

4/20/2012 12:26:17 pm

I agree that cussing out is so much easier than keeping your own feelings/emotions to yourself.

Derrick D. Period 2

4/19/2012 10:28:46 pm

" No Matter how many times we fall, we can pick ourselves again."
We All Fall Down by
Nick Sheff

Say: This quote is saying that throughout life, there will always be failure, even to the point of giving up, however, we can pull ourselves together and enjoy life again.

Mean: This quote means that everyone will reached the pinnacle of failure and everything they do was for nothing. They have no worth in society, yet, with determination and having the will to live life to the fullest, they can achieve the happiness they deserve.

Matter: To me this quote is simple yet very powerful. Giving people a second chance evokes the moral and spirits of the people not alone relive the moments they failed.

Danny Ngo

4/21/2012 04:40:25 am

This brought tears to my eyes. What a cool story bro!

Jacelyn Kong, Per 6

4/19/2012 10:37:51 pm

"Brace yourself."
The Titans Curse by Rick Riordan.

Say: This is a message from Posidon to Percy. As Percy just came back from a quest of a lifetime, there was more to expect. Posidon sent this note to foreshadow more things.

Mean:This quote means to me that there are always more to expect that what we can see. There are always hidden surprises, like a silver lining.

Matter: This quote is simple logical to me. Expect more than you can imagine. Never settle for what you already know. This quote shuold teach us to learn to know more than what it coming.

Sandie Barreras, Period 2

4/20/2012 03:05:39 am

" If you loved me, you wouldn't push me to do something i'm not ready for. "

SAY: What this quote is saying is that if Tyler really loved Lauren he wouldn't keep telling her to have sex with him. Its like he's pressuring her to have sex with him. She states it clearly that she doesn't want to but he tries bribing her to.

MEAN: What this quote means is that if you truly love someone with all your heart, you will do anything you can to make them happy, which is to respect the decisions they make and to not pressure them into doing anything they don't want to do.

MATTER: This quote matters because Lauren made a promise to herself that she will not have sex until marriage. This promise means a lot to her because of what her mom did to her in the past. She doesn't want to let herself down by giving it up to Tyler. So this matters because if Tyler loves Lauren he will wait for her.

Mixim C Period 2

4/20/2012 03:23:04 am

"We all have to make the best of this Mijo. You're got to be maximum now, too." Page 3

Say: This quote says that Mario has to be strong for Eddie and when he is in tough situation he has to be brave to protect his family while his mother is gone fighting a war.

Mean: I think this quote means that if you are brave and strong you will be able to accomplish anything you put your mind to, and when you are the only one that can keep your family together it can impact your life in a while different way.

Matter: This quote matters because Mario's mom is telling him that even though i am gone i will always be here for you when you need me. Mario's mom is telling Mario that all her trust is on him and he has to make make smart decisions not only for him but for his little brother

Meng X. Period. 4

4/20/2012 03:25:43 am

"I guess that's why Jews have so many babies." Francie thought. "and why they sit so quiet... waiting. And why they aren't ashamed the way they are fat. Each one thinks that she might be making the real little Jesus. That's why they walk so proud when they're that way." This quote is from the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith on page 12.

Say:
This quote is saying how Jews have so many babies. It says that every Jew think each one of them might be making the real little Jesus. Also, each one of them is proud.

Mean:
What this quote mean is that every Jew believe in the messiah, someone that can save them. By waiting, they have lots of babies, believing that their child might be the messiah.

Matter:
It matters because why would someone want so much babies and even be proud. In this society, people look at you funny if you are fat, or always pregnant. These Jews can't even feed themselves, however, they still have the hope that they might deliver Jesus.

Brian Wong Period 4

4/20/2012 03:25:52 am

"I don't see where the protests go from here. I'd worry it leads to a dead end." -Time Magazine's article of Michael Levi

SAY: This quote means that rioting and causing street terror isn't the proper way to protest because they should be peacefully protesting with their signs instead of using physical force to get attention.

MEAN: Lots of people are protesting because of the economy and the governing people that don't necessarily do their jobs. Like the !5 out of the 100% protest, and the Treyvon Martin case.

MATTER: Everyone's opinion should be noticed, reviewed, and reflected upon so that we all know what's going on in the world we currently live in, protesting is just a simple way to show what's primarily going on.

Eric L. p.1

4/22/2012 02:11:14 pm

I completely agree with the point this quote is making. Especially with the recent rise in protesting and events such as the occupy UCD pepper spray incident causing unnecessary violence.

Ezra K.

4/22/2012 02:11:52 pm

I agree with you, because protesting is a great way to voice our opinions and show things that are wrong.

Sharon L. Period 5

4/20/2012 04:24:52 am

"If what's coming from others don't make you feel better about yourself in the world then it ain't good for you it ain't love." Mr. Nak from Ironman by Chris Crutcher

Say: If people say things to you that makes you feel bad in this world it isn't good for you and it is not love.

Mean: When people say things to you that does not make you feel good about yourself it is not good for you. If they say things that is harmful to you in this world it is not good for you.

Matter: People can be thoughtless in what they say to each other which causes this world to have more trouble then it really needs (causes more harm then necessary). This is not really fine evn if you think it is a joke because it ruins either both parties or one of the party.

Matthew L P5

4/20/2012 05:05:11 am

" "Here's the thing," he said. "Those powers are addictive. When you get a taste of them, its hard to stop. When I ran away three months ago and realized what I was capable of, I used my powers every chance I got. "
Silence by BECCA FITZPATRIC

Say: Once we get a hold of a power its hard to let go of it. We tend to use that power as much as we can.

Mean: As humans we tend to become greedy so if we have power over something most of us would use it. (Such as cops having the power to speed freely in the streets, they just turn their siren on.)

Matter: Some of us tend to abuse our power over somethings in life.

Kevin A period 5

4/20/2012 05:17:24 am

''there's nothing wrong with sacrificing a little pride for the sake of intelligence."Nora from Hush,Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

SAY:there is nothing wrong with using something to get intelligence to help you in something.

MEAN:It means that use can use anything you want so it can help learn something so you can become more intelligent even if you have to sacrifice something

MATTER: It matters because it will help you out cause it shows you how to do it and you will become more intelligent

Alfredo G

5/6/2012 01:35:07 pm

This is a great book. I remember reading it. This is a very meaningful quote

Ann Y, Period 1

4/20/2012 07:26:36 am

The Help By: Kathryn Stockett
"She rather be setting out here with the help than in there watching her mama look anywhere but at her" (p.106)

Say:
Mae Mobley likes to stick around with Aibileen rather than with her mama because her mama hardly cares about her. Instead of playing with Mae Mobley, her mama would always be busy making herself look elegant. As a mom, she isn't doing her job. Aibileen is the one who is always taking care of her.

Mean:
This means that when Mae Mobley is grown up, she will be closer to Aibileen rather than her mama. She will be treating Aibileen as a mom, while treating her mama as a friend or relative. The image of her mama will be a blur. Even though a person may have a maid to do everything for them in the house, as a mother, they should be taking care of their kids.

Matter:
This matters because a mother/parents plays an important part in a child's developing process. As a mother, they will be missing out a lot and these blanks can never be filled in. Mae Mobley's mama will soon regret for not caring so much about her daughter.

Jerry J, Period 2

4/26/2012 03:05:50 pm

I agree with you, parents do play a very important role in a child's developing process. The child might come out like their parents or the other way around; learn from their parents mistakes , and maybe when they have kids they will learn to treat their kids right.

Yuanyuan Han Period 5

4/20/2012 08:25:22 am

Katherine Paterson, in THE SAME STUFF AS STARS wrote:
" I thought you was the grown-up, baby. You always have been."
"I'm even more tired of being the grown-up than Grandma is. I'm not even twelve years old, Mama. I'm not suppose to be the grown-up. That's your job." (pg.262)

Say: Angle, the eleven year old daughter, is sick and tired of always being the grown-up. She wants her mom to be the adult from now on because she's tired of taking care of everyone else while they should be the one taking care of her.

Mean: It means that some parents should start acting like an adult and actually take care of their children instead of their children taking care of them.

Matter: It matters because a 11 year old girl is taking the responsibility of an adult where it should be an adult taking care of her.

David L. period 1

4/20/2012 09:43:56 am

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
"I don't dare make a sound as I cry deep inside. I know I'm wrong. And as always, its my fault."pg 31

Say: In the book, Dave's parents just finished having an argument on how his mother treats him very horrible. So like the drunk mess she is, she went up to him and slapped him for being the cause of the argument. So since lots of these confrontations keep happening, Dave thinks he deserves these beatings. So the mother is basically mind F***ing him.

Mean: When Dave is refering to how he thinks its his fault why his mother torures him, he means that he. Is a "bad boy" who needs to be punished which is not the case.

Matter: What kind of mother would have the heart to treat her own flesh and blood the way this one treats Dave.

Jennifer Q. period 1

4/20/2012 11:36:16 am

I agree, who has the gust to abuse there own child. What goes through people mind when they are about to put there hands on there child? Really people are starting to act like monsters. Not even animals abuse there babies why would humans do it.

Bryan Ha Per 1

4/30/2012 11:42:55 am

I agree. Any type of abuse should not be tolerated, whether it be emotional or physical abuse. No person deserves to be punished by abuse in any significant way. The world we live in just finds any small "rational" reason to do so. Everyone should know that abuse needs to be stopped no matter what. Abuse is undeniably wrong no matter what anyone believes.

Meagan T. Period 5

4/20/2012 10:36:54 am

SUZANNE COLLINS, HUNGER GAMES, page 38: This worked very well for a girl, Johanna Mason, form District 7 a few years back. She seemed like such a cowardly fool that no one botherd about her untill there were only a handful of contestants left. It turned out she could kill viciously. Pretty clever, the way she played it.

SAY: Johanna Mason hid her abilitys from everyone in order to survive. And no one paid any attention to her untill the most criticle time. But by then she showed everyone who she really was, and it was too late to get rid of her.

MEAN: Some pepole hide their true intentions some times, and they are not always as nice as they seam at first.

MATTER: Because sometimes pepole hide their intentions, and what started out as a good idea, with help form a nice person, might turn out to be a horable idea and the person helping you, is actually just useing you.

Marcus Monserrat Period 5

4/20/2012 11:00:50 am

The Dark Flower by John Galsworthy "The stars rejoice to watch thee on thy way." Pg. 12

Say: This says that the star will rise everyday and for everyone to see all the time. It also says that if a wish was made that a star would be replenish make many more wishes for everyone else.

Mean: This means that the stars are everlasting. It also means that they have enough energy to be up their in the sky all day and all night. Even though we don't see them in the middle of the day they are always their with us.

Matter: This matters by how the stars rejuvenate after a long night in the sky with all of us

Stephanie Kuo, Period 6

4/20/2012 03:48:46 pm

This is a very beautiful quote! Yes, stars are always in the sky watching over us. Hanging brightly in the night sky.

Jennifer Q. period1

4/20/2012 11:32:06 am

In The Lost Boy "Once my superhero and known for his courageous effort in rescuing childrens from burning buildings, Father is now a beaten man." Chap.1 pg.7

Say: Once a great father that would stand up for David, and now he's hiding in a shell and letting David's mother scream and abuse david. David's see's the pain in David's eyes and still doesnt do anything. He knows that he is doing wrong with not doing anything at all, but his silence defeats him.

Mean: Parents aren't focusing enough on there children. They leave them aside and let others abuse them. They mistreat there child and are verbally and physically abusing them leaving scars inside and outside of them.

Matter: Children that are abuse usually have lack in education which means that there not improving themsleves. They also think that they are less then other, which is not true and this can cause many problems such as sucide. They start thinking that its normal to be abuse and then they get into a abusive relationship and then the cycle starts all over again.

Luz. V Period.5

4/20/2012 01:48:27 pm

I love how much thought you put into this statement.

Jessica Ramos Period 1

4/23/2012 12:51:40 pm

Jenny,I completely agree. A parents responsibility is provide for there child and love them unconditionally. Although times may be tough, they brought that beautiful child into this world and should nurture it. If they alone, are unable to support and love their child they should find a family that is willing to love that child.
Child/family abuse is thought to run from generation to generation. It is our responsibilty to end the cycle of voilence, and put a child that is suffering in a loving and supportive home.

Joann K. Period 5

4/20/2012 12:23:43 pm

In The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan, the protagonist, Percy Jackson and a fellow character, Rachel Dare, have a short conversation. " 'Annabeth's usually not like this,' I told her. 'I don't know what her problem is.' Rachel raised her eyebrows. ' Are you sure you don't know?' 'What do you mean' 'Boys,' she muttered. 'Totally blind.' 'Hey, don't you get on my case, too! ... " (pg. 272, 2008)

Say
In this passage, it says two people of different gender have spoken of the same topic. But one who is the same gender as the subject, understands the situation clearly with what seems like a very knowledgeable perspective even though, she has not known the subject of the conversation long. However, the person of the different gender, who has known the subject for a great period of time, has no clue what's going on!

Mean
In my perspective, it means that the different genders have no knowledge about the other and are confused by the views and thoughts of their opposite sex. But instead of truly admitting that we hold no intelligence of it, we tend to turn the matter around and blame the other gender for our confusion and get frustrated that they couldn't understand what we had found so simple.

Matter
This passage matters because our world is populated by the two sexes alone and without the other, we can not survive in this world because we'd die out. At yet at our initial meetings, we get confused by each others' way of carrying ourselves. This passage has shown an incident of which the genders are clashing but perhaps, from a more observational point of view, we can really see and understand why it is that this happens.

Carmen L. Period 6

4/20/2012 01:00:18 pm

"A woman brought you into this world, so you have no right to disrespect one." - Tupac Shakur

Say:
This quote simply means to respect women because women/our mothers brought us into this world through labor.

Mean:
Respect women because without women, there would be no us, because men can't give birth. But, that doesn't mean that we can disrespect men. Everyone should respect each other because we should treat others the way we would like to be treated in return.

Matter:
This matters because people should respect each other whether they are men, or women, elders, the younger ones, peers, even people who you don't know, etc. Respect is one of the human characters that everyone need to have but sadly, there are people who disrespect others who are out of their 'group' or for whatever 'reasons' they have.

Stephanie Kuo, Period 6

4/20/2012 03:43:38 pm

That is so true! Please show respect to the elders who gave you life. If you only have mean things to say to them, then don't say anything at all.

Maggie S

4/23/2012 03:30:42 pm

I like the argument on this one. It's such a simple concept, yet many people fail to follow it.

Amy Wen Period 2

4/29/2012 11:34:26 am

Many cultures don't respect women because men think they are top priority and it's biased to think that one gender is better than the other. Each gender needs to be treated equally because the way they treat each other will only gain the other persons respect and not animosity.

Shanni Chen Period 6

5/6/2012 08:22:50 am

This has being said many times. I hear it a lot and i agree with it. Respect for women are very important.

Leanne D. Period 4

4/20/2012 01:29:38 pm

"The trip is a difficult one. I will not be myself when I reach you." -Laughing Man from When You Reach Me. (pg. 163)

Say: It says the trip is going to be hard and that i will be a whole different person when Miranda, the main character, reaches him.

Mean: It means that the laughing man knows something that Miranda doesn't know. He knows it is going to be hard and he needs her help. He will not be himself when he finds Miranda.

Matter: It matters in this story because in the end Miranda finds out the laughing man, the guy that saved Sal, was actually the Sal in the future. He is saving himself. He is the young Sal when he reaches Miranda. This story is confusing but it is about time traveling and how it is possible.

Shanni C. Period 6

4/20/2012 01:32:25 pm

This is a bit confusing. So the laughing man is Sal and Sal is the person that reached Miranda and it has to do with time traveling. It is really interesting.

Cameron W. Period 1

4/20/2012 01:33:56 pm

"The bow and arrow is my weapon. But I've spent a fair amount of time throwing knives as well. Sometimes, if I've wounded an animal with an arrow, it's better to get a knife into it, too, before i approach it." - Hunger Games

Say: Katniss is skilled with a bow and arrow. When she hits with an arrow, she uses a throwing knife as an insurance.

Mean: Katniss is a skilled hunter, able to use a bow and arrow and throwing knives. She is a smart hunter, as she doesn't assume the arrow will kill the target and follows up with a throwing knife.

Matter: This matters before people in the world sometimes assume things are going to happen. College could be an example. Some people think that certain skills will carry them into college. Sometimes you need an extra skill or an insurance policy to help. The bow and arrow could get you the kill or get you into college, but a using a throwing knife after an arrow would make your chances of getting the kill or into college greater. You can't take things for granted and make sure you do everything you can to get the job done.

Lucas T. Period 1

4/20/2012 01:39:45 pm

"I had a dream." - Martin Luther King

Say: This quote means that all people are equal in this world.

Mean: It means that people should treat other people more fair.

Matter: This matters because people are the same. Whether its by skin color, disabilities and etc. Its not right if people are treated differently by their looks.

Luz V. Period.5

4/20/2012 01:43:52 pm

Milkweed by Jerry Spenelli, wrote wrote “By now people were falling all over the courtyard, falling and staggering to their feet and falling again. It was easy to tell the people who had not fallen: they were the ones with the highest piles of snow on their shoulders and heads.”

Say: Misha had realized that the snow began to pile up on the people who hadn’t moved

Mean: Misha was starting to become aware of his surroundings and he realized the situation he was in. He noticed that everything he has been going through wasn’t a game it was real life.

Matter: This passage matters because it explains the tough life of living in Warsaw and how they would abuse every person even children.

Alejandra E. period 5

4/20/2012 02:20:39 pm

Very interesting book Luz. I like how you summarized your responses. It was short but very clear and easy to understand. You have shown me passages from the book and it looks like a very interesting book. I hope you are enjoying reading it.

Xian F. period 6

4/20/2012 01:50:26 pm

"When there is life there is hope", Black Cat Volume 9

Say
This quote implicates that we have only have one life use it to the fullest, that if you can start believing in things you can do and accomplish the goal you can life to the fullest.
Mean
My interpretation of this is that its true as long as we are living and have hope that one day this and that might happen it might come true. We only have only have one life it’s up to us what we want to do with it.
Matter
This matter because normally people don’t want to do what they are best at and listen to other might ruin your own thoughts in the certain hope or dream. Only one life and is your life not others, so do whatever you want.

Christopher Chinn, Period 6

4/20/2012 02:28:57 pm

I agree that this is a good message, can really influence people, they would make lives better.

Shanni C. Period 6

4/20/2012 01:51:24 pm

"Get me out of this body. Get me out of Cole," -Cole. from Linger (pg. 163)

Say: Cole doesn't want to be himself. He wants to be a wolf.

Mean: Cole must have had a bad time being a human. So when he got bitten and infected he likes being a wolf. He wanted to stay like that.

Matter: It matters because in the story Cole meets Grace and Sam who are also related to the wolves. Cole was just bitten, and he likes it. But he finds Sam. Who is struggling to end his wolf life. Cole helps the, even thought he wanted to stay like a wolf he understands why they want to stay human. It changed him later in the story.

Leanne D. Period 4

4/20/2012 01:52:57 pm

This is interesting. I like how Cole and Sam has different feelings about living the life as a wolf and as a human.

Alejandra E. period 5

4/20/2012 02:14:49 pm

"I had a flea," he said in a quiet voice." I kept it as a pet. it was the only one I let suck the palm of my hand. I fastened it to a chain of gold no longer than your finger."
Flash Fiction by Allen Woodman (pg.32)

Say: This quote interprets that this man had a flea that he was very sentimental about. By this quote you can assume that he was a very lonely individual that had kept a flea as a pet or just enjoyed the insect.

Mean: This is a very strange story therefore I believe this quote refers to the idea of the whole of the story because he was a man who sold lamp shades and one of his customers had claimed that he saw a flea circus once. He tried to connect with that idea by stating that he had a close relationship with a flea. He mentions how it was the only flea that he let suck his palm. (Fictional story)

Matter: It matters because it is interesting to know that someone would actually keep a flea as a pet. Some people see it as an insect they would want to avoid but this man saw the flea as his pet.

Peter K, Period 6

4/20/2012 02:25:22 pm

In THE CURSE OF THE CAMPFIRE WEENIES by David Lubar, the hated math teacher, Mrs. Barunki, tells her students before retiring, "I can't say I'll miss you, and I know you won't miss me. I'll be far, far away, but you'll never forget me, I guarantee that. (pg. 97)

Say:
The teacher tells the students that no matter where she is, she will be remembered even after she retires.

Mean:
All students will somehow or in someway remember the teacher, Mrs. Barunki, whom was hated by everyone. Whether physically or psychologically, the teacher has guaranteed that she will be remembered.

Matter:
What the teacher says matters because like in an event in reality, people can either change beneficially or change with the opposite effect.

Christopher C. Period 6

4/20/2012 02:26:48 pm

"You only live once, but once should be good
enough if you do it right."- Webber book: Nobody Else has to know by Ingrid Tomey

Say: This is saying that you should try to live your life the way you want to, do what you want before it's too late.

Mean: The message that this sending to me is to live your life to fullest, be all you can be and want to be, try your hardest in life.

Matter: This matters because this could influence people to be better in life, this could help people inprove their lives, try to do better and do what they want , to take risks.

Xian Feng

4/20/2012 03:17:21 pm

That is why you should enjoy life to the fullest.

Richard Lai Period 6

4/20/2012 03:31:23 pm

That is true, you should always improve in life and live it to the fullest.

Brandon H

5/9/2012 12:52:39 pm

You only live once so live your dreams and be fearless.

Richard Lai Period 6

4/20/2012 03:24:57 pm

The Hunger Games
“Winning means fame and fortune.
Losing means certain death.
The Hunger Games have begun…”

Say
In this story they have to fight to the death to stay alive. There can only be one survivor. That means that only one can win, so whoever doesn't win gets slaughtered by other teenagers. It says you should always try your best to win in life.

Mean
This means that you should always try your best to win because it never feels great to lose.

Matter
This matters because there are winners and losers in this world. Everyone wants to win, not lose.

Stephanie Kuo, Period 6

4/20/2012 03:36:27 pm

Lisa Mangum, in The Forgetten Locket, wrote that, "I swore I would make Zo pay for every last drop, every last tear, every last heartache he had caused." pg. 15

Say: This says that a girl named Abigail, who was being controlled by a guy named Zo at the river bank. He only has power when he is there. If he was to command to not move, she would not be able to move an inch. He started to ruin her memories of her friends that have been with Zo also. Zo used his guitar to make her become hypnotized and listen and admit to her "mistakes" that she had not even caused at all. She wants to take revenge of Zo.

Mean: This means that she cares for her friends so much that she would teach Zo a listen with all her might. He's horrible person who does not admit that he was the one who killed her friend. Zo needed to know how it feels to lose a friendd and to be betrayed.

Matter: This matters because how would you feel if somebody if somebody accused you of killing your friend when you would never do that, but have no evidence except with your own eyes and friends that you trust? If this were ever to happen to me, I would kill him. Even though it will be very hard for me to kill others.

Alfredo G

4/20/2012 03:46:23 pm

“O happy dagger This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die.”
Romeo and Juliet. Literature book.

SAY: Juliet is about to kill herself to live the “afterworld” with Romeo. “Oh, good, a knife! My body will be your sheath. Rust inside my body and let me die.” It literally means: "I'll stab the dagger into myself, as if I was putting it in a sheath. I will die, and let it rust inside of me"
Mean: This is an important part because she is willing to kill herself for her never-ending love for Romeo. I think her love for Romeo is so strong that she prefers to die then live without him. Juliet takes the dagger from it's origanal sheath and gives it a new "sheath" by thursting it into her body, killing herself, because of Romeo's death.

Matter: In my opinion this is the most dramatic line in the story of Romeo and Juliet.

Linda O.

4/20/2012 04:00:39 pm

Nic Sheff, in TWEAK, wrote, "There's something about outward appearances that have always been important to me. I always thought I was so ugly. I mean, I really did...it was like if I looked long enough, maybe I'd finally be handsome." (2011, p. 29).

Say:

This says that how important outward appearances are to people. We often times just assume that adolescent teenagers are the only one's struggling with their looks and weight.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is that it means that men and boys can also suffer from insecurity. As we grow up we fall into gender roles and and identify ourselves with a certain sex and the way that sex should act. I guess we don't realize that adolescent teenage boys can also feel inferior, suffer from low self esteem, and be depressed.

Matter:

This passage matters because it offers a new outlook for closed minded people. For example, I never thought that guys actually think they're ugly. Granted, they may make fun of each other,but I just realized how we're all human and how we all share innate feelings of insecurity and how your gender shouldn't determine how you feel.

Tonny Tay Period 1

5/4/2012 05:39:28 am

I read this book and yes guys sometimes think they are ugly.

Iris S period 1

4/20/2012 05:11:16 pm

"And though I have done many shameful things, I am not ashamed of who I am. I am not ashamed of who I am because I know who I am. I have tried to rip myself open and expose everything inside - accepting my weaknesses and strengths - not trying to be anyone else. 'Cause that never works, does it?" -TWEAK by Nic Sheff
Say-It says that the mistakes that he made in the past will not define who he really is.
Mean-It means that people need to open up and accept themselves. Because people can't pretend to be someone else to hide what they have done in their past.
Matter-People need to know who they really are by accepting their weaknesses and strengths. They should not pretend to be someone else, but rather take a step forward and learn from their mistakes.

Pauline M. Period 1

4/21/2012 05:25:28 am

Nic Sheff, in TWEAK, wrote, “Isn't that the greatest gift in the world-just not to care? ” ( 2011, p.60).

Say :
This says that the greatest gift given is negligence.

Mean:
My interpretation of this passage of what it means to not care, that not caring and to disregard a life of hardship you have is the greatest gift we can hold. We brush it off our shoulders and move on, and it is no longer a part of us. Practically just to not care. ( This book is about a man who use narcotics)

Matters : This passage matters because it shows how people push aside personal concerns and the outcome of it. For example in the book I'm currently reading about a man who is addicted to drugs and feels that to repeatively use is because, he wants to forget or have the easy way out disregarding current situations. This showed me that never facing your problems and to act untroubled is just a temporary solution.

Amanda Dang Period 1

4/22/2012 09:34:54 am

Nic wants to take away his concerns and just not care so when he says this it relates to him.

Gary H., Period 1

4/21/2012 10:08:01 am

Nic Sheff, in "Tweak," wrote "There is this crazy fear I have of being rejected by anyone---even people I don't really care about. It's always better to leave them first, cut all ties, and disappear. They can't hurt me that way---no one can." (pg. 37)

Say: He has a fear of rejection, so if he doesn't meet anyone, he doesn't have to worry about getting rejected.

Mean: He doesn't have be afraid of anyone being mad at him if he simply avoids them (the people).

Matter: It matters because it describes his character.

Pauline M. Period 1

4/29/2012 05:51:27 am

My perspective of Nic from this quote, seems as if h'es afraid to face reality.

Amy Wen, Period 2

4/21/2012 10:29:24 am

The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins
“Prim!” The strangled cry comes out of my throat… with one sweep of my arm, I push her behind me. “I volunteer” I gasp. “I volunteer at tribute” (pg.22)
Say:
The quote above states that Katniss is willing to volunteer as tribute because she loves her sister and knows that Prim is unable to protect herself in the wilderness, unlike Katniss.
Mean:
Katniss is willing to volunteer and die for her sister because she loves her sister.
Matter:
Willing to sacrifice for your sibling shows that you love and care for them. However, I believe that sacrificing what you want for your family is becoming extinct. Many people only care about themselves and don’t pay attention to what they have until they have lost what they cherished most.

Jenny C, Period 1

4/27/2012 02:39:31 pm

People in society today tends to be more selfish, when it comes to a life and death situation, and having to sacrifice yourself for another, even if they are close to you, some tends to turn away and pretend they didn't see anything. Katniss in the novel, should be a character to look up to. (:

Christina Wang

4/21/2012 03:44:05 pm

Nic Sheff, in TWEAK, wrote that " I lie on the tile floor and, 'cause no one's looking, cry a little. The feeling reeks through me, but not a lot of tears come out. I'm shivering and I smell so bad. I take a shower, but the sour smell won't leave me. My skins is gray, scaly, broken out. My body is eating itself." (pg 92)

Say: Nic Sheff is describing himself after he had just injected himself with heroin and cocaine. The drugs had made him skinny and fragile like a piece of glass, and he can no longer make out his body.

Mean: My interpretation of this passage is that Nic has gotten to the point where he realizes he can no longer go on with the drugs. Although he refuses to quit, he is starting to realize how much toll the drugs is taking on his body. He seems to still be shielding himself away from the pain he is trying to escape, but at the same time he knows his physical body could not take the abuse any longer.

Matter: This passage matters because the feeling that Nic Sheff is describing not only applies to himself, but to all the drug addicts in the world. They feel hopeless and helpless, and even though they know they are dying, they seem to feel like they are cut off from the world, and no one can help them. This passage shows that we really need to reach out to help those who have lost their way in life, and to bring them back to the right track.

Hector C. Period 2

4/30/2012 12:12:54 am

I believe that drugs that Nic are taking are negatively impacting and that he should most likely stop taking drugs. Even though you have temporarily achieved happiness, they should still return reality and you may feel terrible. Just don't take drugs and use your money wisely and invest in something else!

Emily C. Period 5

4/22/2012 05:37:56 am

Nicholas Sparks, "The Last Song"
“She thought of Will and what he had done to protect Scott, for a crime that it turned out he hadn't even committed. Was is really so terrible, she wondered, that loyalty to his friend had skewed his judgement?"

Say: Sparks describes how we can do unreasonable things to protect the people close to us.

Mean: This situation is a great example of how we, as humans, take care and show love for each other. To each of us, we have people who mean a lot to us, so much that our actions are affected by them.

Matter: This quote was important to the story because if Will told the truth about Scott's crime, then the consequences have been severe for Scott. In our own lives, we must support those dear to us.

Grace L., Period 5

4/22/2012 05:52:07 am

John Green in THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, wrote, "...it occurred to me that the voracious ambition of humans is never sated by dreams coming true, because there is always the thought that everything might be done better and again" (2012, p. 305).

Say: This says that humans will always want to do things better than the last time, and will do so until there is nothing left to be improved or done. But they won't be satisfied because there must be some way to make it better, to do it again.

Mean: To me, this passage means that on some level, humans will never be completely satisfied with what they have because they believe that there will always be something that can be improved or done with it. It means that once a dream comes true, a new one will emerge in place of the old one and the cycle continues. You may look at the finished product of your hard work and someone else will come along and think, "Hey. I can do that too and make it better." Or you'll look at it and think, "Nope. That won't do. I'll just have to try again and make it BETTER."

Matter: This passage matters because it can provide insight on how sometimes, you should just slow down and take a look at what you've done. Look at it and appreciate all that you've done because it isn't worthless. You may want to improve it or re-do it over and over again, but you can't deny what you've already done. It's there. It'll always be there. I think that is extremely important because it could lead to a happier life. You could be more content with yourself and everything you've done.

Kellie B. (Period 4)

4/22/2012 11:55:23 am

" I am nothing special; of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There will be no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I've loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough." -Nicholas Sparks in "The Notebook" (pg. 2)

Say: This quote says that he doesn't mind that his life wasn't spectacular and wasn't so memorable that monuments will be dedicated to him. Just because he has loved someone else with everything he has, makes his life as satisfying as he could have wished for.

Mean: I think that this quote has a deeper meaning. In this day and age, most people think that the only thing life is about is being rich and trying to become successful and famous, creating a name that is immortal in this world. We forget that loving someone can be just as important. Noah doesn't care that he isn't wealthy and famous. All he cares about is that he's happy in his own way and he doesn't need anything else.

Matter: It matters to me because it reminds me that the goal in life doesn't have to be that you have to create a name for yourself. It tells me that not everyone is selfish and greedy. Some people still care about love.

Ezra K.

4/22/2012 02:04:42 pm

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” - Albert Einstein

SAY: This quote is saying that humans forever stupid. Einstein is one hundred percent sure.

MEAN: This means that will always do stupid things every once in a while. Even the people you think are perfect will one day make a mistake.

MATTER: This matters because Albert is trying to say that its okay to make mistakes. I think this because he's saying humans are stupid, and stupid people make mistakes.

Nelson K. Period 5

4/23/2012 04:42:40 am

"Fish. Of course, he thought. There were fish in the lake and they were food."

Say:
It says that where there's water there's usually fish to eat.

Mean:
This means that Brian doesn't have to go looking for other sources of food when it's right in front of his home.

Matter:
This matters because he's been having troubles looking for a source of food other than the berries and turtle eggs that he's been eating the whole time. Since Brian is injured he can just walk to the lake, take his spear out and kill the fish so he can eat.

Nelson K. Period 5

4/23/2012 04:44:28 am

Wait that was meant as a reply to the original post not Ezra's.

Nelson K. Period 5

4/23/2012 04:49:23 am

This is from the book HATCHET by Gary Paulsen

Peter K, Period 6

4/23/2012 02:01:10 pm

I agree with you. No one in this world can be perfect.

Alex L. Period 1

4/23/2012 02:03:40 pm

"You know what I find most shocking about the Vel'd'Hiv?" Guillaume said. "Its code name."
I knew the answer to that, thanks to my extensive reading.
"Operation Spring Breeze, " I murmured.

Say:An American journalist, Julia, reveals the code name of an operation that rounded up many Jews in France and sent them off to a concentration camp

Mean:The procedure to round up many Jews and send them off to concetration camp was given an ironic name. By giving the plan such a shocking misnomer, the Germans were either trying to convince the Jewish French population that nothing was going to happen to them or were doing it for their own humorous benefit

Matter:The naming of the operation further shows how evil and sadistic the Nazi ruling party truly was in the 1940's. Not only were the occupants of the roundup treated in a cruel and inhumane manner, but the fact that the German's gave it a cheerful name only added insult to injury. It is not to say that all Germans are bad but in the times of WW2, the Nazi's were certainly cruel to their Jewish prisoners

Tonny Tay Period 1

4/26/2012 06:25:35 am

Father Drives into the garage. he turns to me before opening his door. "well here we are," he starts with a false smile."We're home." I look right through him hoping, praying he can feel my fear, my pain from inside of me. "Home?" I say to myself. "I have no home."
-The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer

Say:It says that Father told David that they are home, but Father doesn't feel what David feels when he goes to mother's hourse, knowing that his mother hates him, the home that father say it is, is no longer david's home.

Mean: It means that father's home is no longer his home.

Matter: It matters because David no longer feels loved. He feels that he is a nobody.

Lucas T. Period 1

4/26/2012 11:57:32 am

In Hunger Games, There are like 12 or 13 districts and two tributes are chosen to participate in the games at the Capital. One boy and one girl from each district.

Say: One boy and one girl are picked from each district to participate in the games.

Mean: That means these tributes are going to have a tough time fighting for there lives in the games.

Matters: Only one tribute will survive to win. Meaning that the rest of the tributes will be killed. It sucks.

Emmelynn G., Period 2

4/26/2012 12:08:45 pm

Marilyn Reynolds, in "If You Loved Me," wrote: "You don't know me unless you know my mother was a big time druggie." (p. 17)

Say: Marilyn Reynolds is saying that the fact the her mom was a drug addict was as big part of her life. It obviously has affected her because it has made her into the person she is today.

Mean: This means that she had a tough life growing up. She didn't have her parents with her when she was growing up, only her grandmother took care of her. But even though her parents didn't raise her, they still made a big impact on her life. And if you don't know that she had trouble with her parents, you may get the wrong first impression about her.

Matter: This quote matters a lot because you can't judge people just based on first impression. You really need to step into their shoes to get to know them. She says that you don't know her unless you know her mom's a "druggie." People should take this quote into consideration because a lot of people may be going through a lot at home or school and just not tell you about it. So if you are going to be judgemental of another person, make sure you know what's really going on in their life first.

Jerry J. Period 2

4/26/2012 02:45:37 pm

In the book "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers, Steve the main character quotes, " They take away your shoelaces and your belt so you can't kill yourself no matter how bad it is. I guess making you live is part of the punishment."

Say: In jail it is so horrible people would try to commit suicide in there, but the ones punishing them would take everything away from them so they won't die fast,living is probably a punishment in jail.

Mean: Steve is in jail , he has experienced and seen life in jail. It is really horrible , it can break someone down to tears. It doesn't just get to you physically but mentally. It gets really bad sometimes that you want to die. In the book every time Steve wrote, he would say he was scared and wanted to get out of jail.

Matter:The quote is important because in the world there is always something that can break you down , till your tired of life that you would result in thinking of death but there might be someone always stopping you from dieing.That is why there are people in this world who cut themselves to relieve pain , yet they still live on. If your ever down, try to get away from what's putting you down; take a long walk or blast music till your really tired and go to sleep then just forget everything that was bad.

Jenny C (Period 1)

4/27/2012 02:37:09 pm

"Don't say ain't. You speak properly now. I didn't raise you to talk like a mule." - The Help

Say: The mother of one of the help didnt want their child to end up sounding like an uneducated kid, so insist on her changing the way she talks.

Mean: Because back then when the novel take place, African Americans tend to lack in education, their grammar usage tend to be broken, and as a mother, you would just want them to sound a bit better compare to the rest.

Matter: It showed that racism was still happening in the 1700s, where the book taken place, Africa American were able to all be well educated like the Whites, and end up having to have their parents correcting them. But sometimes because the parents are not educated either, they end up using grammar inappropriately .

Michelle L. Period 2

4/27/2012 04:25:06 pm

Walter Dean Myers, in MONSTER, wrote, "That's true, but in reality it depends on how the jury sees the case. If they see it as a contest between the defense and the prosecution as to who's lying, they'll vote for the prosecution" (p. 79).

Say:

This says that juries are not free from bias. When they get to court and start listening to the trial, they will want to side with the prosecution.

Mean:

My interpretation of this passage is that juries already believe that the defendant is lying. It is much easier to think that the person defending themselves is defending themselves because they are guily, rather than to think that the justice system is accusing an innocent person of committing a crime.

Matter:

This passage matters because it throws doubt on how effective juries are. We use juries because we believe they will give fair and impartial judgement based only on the facts of the case, but that is not always true. Sometimes there are hung juries and a person who is clearly guilty gets away cleanly. However, this may be the best system available to us, so we will have to continue to use it.

Billy Giang period 2

4/29/2012 03:33:54 am

Kathryn Stockett in THE HELP; "18 people were killed in Jackson that night. 10 white and 8 black. I don't think God has color in mind when he sets a tornado loose. "

Say:
This quote says that many people were killed by a tornado. 18 living, human beings were put to rest.

Mean:
The fact that it says that "10 white and 8 black" represents the unimportance of race in nature itself. It doesn't matter what race you are, because in the inside we are all human beings. "God" doesn't take in account what color the skin of the person is before letting him/her go.

Matter:
Mistreatment due to different race is ultimately terrible. Even God knows that race doesnt matter, we should know that. Racism in our world in inevitable, but the more educated people are, the more we can fight our way to become a less racist world.

Jimmy Au

4/29/2012 01:53:47 pm

In the book "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers, the author state that "When I(Steve) looked at the kids in the class, they turned away from me quickly"
Say: The junior high school students are afraid from whoever get to trial.

Mean: The audience of a trial in the court have stereotype on people getting tried in court. They think that when you are involved in the trial you are guilty.

Matter: That will influence the judgement of a trial if you are not neutral. That also tells that teacher will be a important part to tell the student be neutral, and educate them, since everyone will be juror when you get to 18.

Jimmy A. Period 2

4/29/2012 01:57:44 pm

Should be
Name: Jimmy A. Period 2

Amy Wen Period 2 link

4/29/2012 02:15:11 pm

And so I write this for you, My Sarah. With the hope that one day, when you're old enough, this story that lives with me, will live with you as well. When a story is told, it is not forgotten. It becomes something else, a memory of who we were; the hope of what we can become.
- Sarah's Key (2010)

Say- This quote shows that no matter how hard a person tried to forget a traumatic experience, it will still stay in their memory and will get passed on to their kids when they are older.
Mean- Trying to forget the past is nerve racking and almost impossible to not think about it from time to time. Sometimes, it’s best to live your life and learn from past mistakes. Telling your kids what you experienced when you were younger would teach them to avoid that same mistake in the future.
Matter- Lingering over the past will not help a person learn. Going back and forth will only lead a person into a deeper depression. Getting over the past allows a person to learn and pass their intelligence to their peers who might be stuck in the same road as them later on.

Alyssa Benipayo, Period 2

4/29/2012 05:30:17 pm

"Getting over the past allows a person to learn and pass their intelligence to their peers who might be stuck in the same road as them later on," quoted Amy.
It is true that the lingering over the past would only lead to a deeper depression, AND stop oneself from focusing on the present (and the future). It's like what one of my favorite song quoted, "Move along, move along just to make it through!" :)

Alyssa Benipayo, Period 2

4/29/2012 05:25:44 pm

We All Fall Down by Nic Sheff, "There is not one person in this whole palce who can deny what we have. I mean, hell, it's what they try to teach us everyday- to let go- to trust in spiritual guidance and intuition- to give ourselves over completely to listen to that 'still small voice inside,...(88)"

SAY: In this quote, Nic is reassuring his new girlfriend, Sue Ellen, that in order to keep themselves sane spiritually as well as physically, they just need to trust themselves as much as they trust each other; to love each other as much as they love themselves. Apparently in this scene, Sue Ellen is afraid that she and Nic might fall into relapse.

MEAN: After Nic spent a long period at detox, this scene shows how much improvement he had to become a better person.

MATTER: I think the matter in this context in order to live in happiness, like what Nic wishes for when he thought about spending his life with Sue Ellen, is to trust and love the person as much as he/she trust and love oneself.

Hector C. Period 2

4/30/2012 12:08:10 am

I believe people in the world should be more open and place more trust to others and themselves. This would help enable this world to most enjoy life to the fullest extent and remove suffering through the world. I believe Nic is trying to achieve happiness with Sue Ellen but the therapist are preventing from it.

Hector C. Period 2

4/30/2012 12:01:29 am

"It all falls down. Just like that. Every ****ing time" We All Fall Down by Nic Sheff (p.XVIII)

Say: In society, many of us keep "falling down" whatever we do. We are discouraged and feeling hopeless.

Mean: Whatever we do we would most likely keep falling down as stated by Nic Sheff and majority of us will quit and never want to attempt.

Matter: This matter to us because it is a real life situation. One of example is stock market. The stock market goes up and eventually it will go back down. This is an example of in the end we will all fall down. It also matter because many of us have fallen from the peak and could not recover. We are currently in another recession and if we could just have faith and assist each other we may be able to return back on our feet and keep moving forward then stay in the bottomless pit.

Hector C. Period 2

4/30/2012 12:19:50 am

“I tell myself this is what I want. I mean, I know it’s the best thing. We can make it work. I just know we can. And everything’s gonna be all right.” We All Fall Down by Nic Sheff

Say: Nic is trying to be positive after all these years of making the wrong choices. He trying to stay good and make the right choices. He is now on the correct path and he trying to avoid relapse.

Mean: Nic perseverance of getting out and attempting to start a new life is commendable. He is trying to get back on his feet and take the things he wants.

Matter: Majority of people today give up easily. If someone blocks their path they will stop and walk away. We should learn from Nic and stay positive and keep attempting without giving up.

Daniela H, Period 2

4/30/2012 01:10:33 pm

Pelzer, David J in A Child Called It wrote " No David you have nothing to worry about honest. Your mother is never going to hurt you again. I turn away from the rays a single tear runs down my check. I'm free?"

Say: A police officer has rescued David and taken him away from his abusive mother and will be placed in a foster home.

Mean: This means that David is finally free of fear from his mother , free of starvation , loneliness , and neglection. He will no longer be tortured in such a madhouse.

Matter: This matters because everyone should know that you can get away from abuse but only someone can make that decision for themselves and everything will turn out okay. Even when you've hit rock bottom like david did he fought and struggled to survive each day by day. No one deserves to be physically tortured.

Juan H. Period 1

5/4/2012 12:17:52 am

This reminds me of kids that get abused everyday. Many times on the news, there is always some thing that comes up about a young kid getting abused by a parent. I think that is really sad to hear because that is something that isn't right.

Zachary Chen, Period 2

5/1/2012 12:15:08 pm

The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

Say: you is kind
you is smart
you is important

Mean: This means that the African American maids are finally accepting the fact that civil rights will be across the entire southern United States.

Matter: This matter because we now know that African Americans are being treated equally among themselves, at least in that family first.

Jenny Chuang, period 1

5/6/2012 02:52:11 pm

i dont agree with your opinion of things, through the saying of you is ind you is smart you is important, it doesn't show how civil right crosses the entire southern us. it doesn't show that its being equally treated, instead it only shows compliments.

Jessica Ramos Period 1

5/1/2012 02:07:29 pm

“That day I vowed to myself that I would never, ever again give that b***h the satisfaction of hearing me beg her to stop beating me.”

Dave was being hit on a daily bases by his mother. He was later taken away from "the home" and put in foster care. He made a promise to himself that he would never allow his mother to hurt him, physically, mentally and emotionally again.

Dave found the strength the put his foot down. For so many years he was abused, and was unable to fight back.

With his promise, Dave was able to end the cycle of voilence that he faced and live a healthier life.

Andrew Sandoval

5/4/2012 12:21:21 am

"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card

"It was what I was born for, isn't it? If I don't go, why am I alive?"

Say: Ender's talking about him leaving to the military. Ender is called a "Third", which is half human and half bugger. He is being recruited to join the military. Ender is a boy genius who is thought to save the world when he is older.

Mean: This means that Ender is deciding what he should do because in the situation he is in isn't working out for him. He is scared of his jealous older brother who wants to kill him.

Matter: Ender doesn't want to live in his brother's shadow and risk his life by living under the same room with his jealous older brother Peter. He wants to live his destiny, because if you refuse to accept your destiny then you're aren't going to live the life you're destined to life and have regrets throughout your life wondering what if.

Orlando Pardo period 1

5/4/2012 12:22:49 am

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer - Chapter 5 Adrift
"After my initial taste of freedom, I spent as much time as I could riding my Murray Bicycle. Soon as i got out of bed i'd scrambled to the open window (I never slept with the blinds down) as well as check the weather. After raced downstairs to gulp my breakfast as quickly as i could , got through my chores, and raced towards the front door shutting it after yelling to Mrs. Catanze that I was leaving.

Say: Waking up starting a new day/life that he is excited to wake up knowing that he has his life set up enjoying the last moments he has at his place until he walks out the door saying goodbye.

Mean: Dave is ready to start something new knowing that everything is gonna be ok. Excited by quickly doing his chores meaning he cant wait to not do them again, and by yelling goodbye he was ready to leave the house.

Matter: Matters to Dave because he has his freedom another way of saying that he has earned his freedom doesnt have to do what anyone tells him anymore.

Orlando Pardo period 1

5/4/2012 12:38:00 am

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer - Chapter 6 The Defiant One
"A few weeks before i started the sixth grade, i began to turn off my feelings. By then i was completely drained of my emotions. I was fed up with the same old same old that effected my new life."

Say: Dave forgot his old ways and started looking life diferntly, that he wanted a new life, a new backround. Wanted a new way of approching people or making freinds tired of having the same ways that got him to be the person he is now.

Mean: Dave wants to be differnt then he is now, so that his new life can be much easier then he had it. Wanting life to be eaiser sence he is starting a new grade at school.

Matter: Probably wanting a new way of meeting people or starting a better year for himself sence he is in the sixth grade now. School is suppose to be hard so maybe Dave wants his life more eaiser managable better for himself so that he can be better off without his old ways.

Karen L. (Period 4)

5/4/2012 04:22:34 am

"The Help" By Kathryn Stockett (Page 119)
"I want to interview you. About what it's like to work as a maid."......."Like the Miss Myrna column?" I say, flat as a pan. "Bout cleaning?" "Not like Miss Myrna. I'm talking about a book," she say and her eyes is big. She excited.

Say: Skeeter was really excited to write about the maids in Jackson. What they do, how their bosses treat them, and their own personal thoughts on their situation. But Aibileen felt the opposite about writing a book with a white person. She thought about the consequences to be even seen with a white women just casually talking.

Mean: This means that Aibileen has a choice. To be on the safe side, and say no to Miss Skeeter, or to make a difference and to do the impossible, writing a book with a white person.

Matter: Living as a black maid in 1962, is very different than the 21th century. White and blacks had different buses, restaurants and bathrooms. So to be doing anything with your enemy was unthinkable. But taking risks will drive you and push you to your goal in the end.

Salina Valenzuela p.5

5/4/2012 05:07:05 am

'When She Was Good' By Norma Fox Mazer.

Say: "You just never know what's going to happen" (pg 80)
Mean: This quote from the book caught my attention because its true, life is very unpredictable and you never know whats going to happen next, you can't predict the future. Well, unless your physic.
Matter: What this mattered to me was that, everyday life is different and you just might not know whats going to happen next, so you should live life to the fullest.

Daniel Lazarte Period.5

5/4/2012 06:06:37 am

"Always Running" By Luis Rodriguez.

Say: "nobody know how hard it is for a kid on the streets now a days"
Mean: This quote got my attention because its true nobody know how much pressure and how hard it is for some kids."
Matter: it matters to me because i came from a bad background and i was doing bad decisions. and there was always pressure on me from so many different things.

Emila Vasquez, period 5

5/5/2012 12:19:27 pm

phrase:"I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not"
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-Kurt Cobain
Say: He is saying that he would rather people not like the real him than like him for someone he is pretending to be.
Mean: He would rather stay true to himself the be popular.
Matter: This matters because not enough people are themselves now a days they are trying to hard to be accepted by everyone else.

Jennifer Ung, per.6

5/5/2012 02:36:28 pm

“Strive to be first; first to nod-first to smile, first to complement, and first to forgive.”-unknown

Say: This passage says you should motivate yourself to become a better person.
Mean: This means you should always be happy to do the right thing. Stay motivated, happy and a good listener. You should also be a good friend, and be forgiving. This ultimately means try to be a better person by trying hard.
Matter: This matters because in this generation that we live in people don’t trust each other, and we treat others unfairly. Our society should follow this motto to become kinder and fair.

Nicke Y. Period 5

5/6/2012 07:13:46 am

Halo: Evolutions
Karen Traviss

"We gave them much and made them strong, but we never gave them the gift they truly deserve. Respect."

Say: The Prophets had been lying to the Sangheili for far too long.
Mean: The Alien Race of the Sangheili has been betrayed after many years together as the Covenant. Also, this will mean a huge civil war within themselves. Many secrets were being kept from the Sangheili.
Matter: This will cause the bond between the two alien races to vanish. Sangheili members will possibly survive without the Prophets. It will be an era of rebuilding for both races. One species might get wiped out because of the Flood Infection.

Ezra K. Period 6

5/6/2012 09:06:55 am

Logan Carvajal period 6

5/7/2012 09:13:20 am

i agree with you because everyone even famous people have made stupid mistakes in their lives and have then never made that mistake again

Emmanuel Garcia Period 6

5/6/2012 10:28:07 am

In Gary Paulsen's novel,"Hatchet", he wrote "You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have.".

Say: This quote from the novel states that the most important thing you have to rely on is yourself.

Mean: This means that no matter what happens to you; be it wrong, right, or leaving you in a tight situation, there is always yourself to be able to rely on.

Matter: This means that because everyone is trying to figure things out on their own feeling helpless, that you can always have at least some form of comfort to support yourself off of.

stephanie cao

5/6/2012 12:49:18 pm

say: In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

mean: It means that it is the true test of friendship and character for friends to stick up for you and stand by you when the going gets tough, even when it may not be publicly or politically advantageous.

matter: True friends will be at your side during the bad times and will stand up to injustice, whether it is popular or not, if it is the right thing to do.

Yusuf Bard period 5

5/6/2012 01:06:53 pm

Say:“At night I no longer dreamed, nor did I let my imagination work during the day. The once vibrant escapes of watching myself fly through the clouds in bright blue costumes, were now a thing of the past. When I fell asleep, my soul became consumed in a black void. I no longer awoke in the mornings refreshed; I was tired and told myself that I had one day less to live in this world. I shuffled through my chores, dreading every moment of every day. With no dreams, I found that words like hope and faith were only letters, randomly put together into something meaningless - words only for fairy tales. ”

Mean: Dave is giving off emotion of despair. Dave is trying to say that every moment he lives on earth is a drag he is emotionally drained from the treatment he is getting at home.

Matter: This passgae matters because it is letting us now Daves true thoughts of his life. It is also letting us now how daves state of mind is.

stephanie cao

5/6/2012 01:16:34 pm

say :"The purpose of life is a life with purpose" - Robert Byrne

mean: We all have a purpose, it's just that most of us don't take the time to surface what it is. Knowing it is a wonderful way to be able to check whether the decisions and choices we make are likely to be fulfilling.

matter: this helps me understand everything decisions you made can made a difference. And everything life give you has its own purpose. you just got to make the right choice and be grateful with everything around you.

Joanna Van Period 6

5/6/2012 01:22:42 pm

Katniss Everdeen, in The Hunger Games, " I volunteer!" I gasp. " I volunteer as tribute! " There's some confusion on the stage. District 12 hasn't had a volunteer in decades and the protocol had become rusty.
Say: Katniss doesn't want her sister to go because she isn't experience enough to go into the Hunger Games. They are surprised that someone actually volunteer in District 12.
Mean: Katniss is prepared of what is going to happen to her in the Games.
Matter: If Katniss didn't volunteer they you wouldn't know what will happen to her sister Prim.

Sally C. Period 6

5/6/2012 01:29:43 pm

The say, mean, and matter seems exactly what happened in the lines you chose.

Sally C. Period 6

5/6/2012 01:25:57 pm

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
"Always close enough to run back to the safety of District 12 if trouble arises. “District Twelve. Where you can starve to death in safety,” I mutter. (page 6)"

Say: District 12 is a place where people starve and it is the safest place for people.

Mean: District 12 is poor and can't afford food. District 12 has protection because around the area is the forest and lots of wild animals belong there so when trouble comes they can run back home. Its safe without food.

Matter: It shows that people who live in District 12 still has a little hope of life because safety is shown to the people, but they don't have enough food.

Peter G P5

5/6/2012 02:03:24 pm

"I'm sick of hiding. Living on the run isn't living. I might as well be dead." -Scott Parnell.
Book: Silence

Say: Scott wants a normal life not a life where he needs to run and hide.

Mean: Scott rather be dead than live a life running away and hiding.

Matter: This matters to Scott because he just wants to live a normal life.

Jenny Chuang , Period 1

5/6/2012 02:48:46 pm

Plenty of black men leave their families behind like trash in a dump, but it’s not something the colored woman do. We’ve got the kids to think about – Minny Jackson (Pg 311)

say: Back in the days black men tends to leave their families behind while women dont since they have kids left with them.

mean: Back then, for a better career black men tends to leave the women behind. Most reasonable reason would be due to the condition back then that they had.

matter: Comparing to the society today, there are still lots of men out there, not just black, but other race as well. Most of the divorce, the women ends up with the child responsibility most of the time because men dont have the time or effort for them.

Bridget Ho, period 6

5/6/2012 02:55:36 pm

quote: "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem"

Say: it is saying that suicide is a permanent solution to a problem that can be solved.

Mean: Suicide is never the answer because no situation is worth taking your life away.

Matter: This matters because their are a lot of people out there that take their life away because they were in a really bad problem but didn't know it could be solve. This quote also matters to me because every time I thought about suicide, I always end up realizing that there's more to life than a situation that would eventually go away.

Halie C, period 4

5/7/2012 02:41:06 am

In the book, CATCHING FIRE, Cinna says, "I always channel my emotions into my work. That way I don't hurt anyone but myself."
Say: This says that Cinna would rather keep his emotions to himself and only express it at work.
Mean: This shows me the type of character Cinna portrays in this book. He is the type that would use his emotions and puts it to good use at work. In other words, if he is feeling angry, he can take that energy that he has and be effective and productive.
Matter: This matters because it taught me a lesson in that if we ever have stress or any bad emotions, we should take it out on our schoolwork by using the negative energy that we have and use it as positive energy to be successful and productive. For example, if I'm playing a basketball game and I am feeling stressed, I should use that anger to play well on the court and not taking it out on anybody else, but myself.

Logan Carvajal period 6

5/7/2012 09:10:48 am

".... No man in fear of his own soul would consider fighting at night. For a warrior were himself killed during a battle after the sun had disappeared from the sky, his spirit would forever roam the earth...."
The Stalkers by Terry C. Johnston

SAY: the general is describing the indian as a brave soldier for going out at night and fighting against the thieves and that he will be remembered and would always be with them.
Mean:This means that the Indian will be a someone they will look up too.
Matters: This matters because he helped the General find the thieves but when he went out without letting him ment he was very brave.

Rose Yun per.6

5/7/2012 12:54:46 pm

"Even if you are from evil, it was worth saving your life."

Say: Stevie Rae doesn't regret saving Rephaim's life even if they are from the opposite sides.

Mean: Stevie Rae is a vampire but Rephaim is a raven mocker. His father is Kalona. Stevie Rae saved his life but she doesn't regret it one bit even if they were not allies.

Matter: Stevie Rae doesn't care if Rephaim's dad is Kalona. She believes that every person should live, and that's the reason she saved Rephaim. After Rephaim got better, Stevie Rae was relieved and wasn't unhappy that she saved him from dying.

Diana Tran, Period 4

5/7/2012 01:15:54 pm

A Child Called It
Dave Pelzer

"The Mother brainwashed me. She always made me think that I always do wrong."

Say: Dave thinks that everything he does is wrong, since that's what his mom has raised him to think.

Mean: Dave's thinking is a bit different since his mom raised him differently and abused him.

Matter: The words said over and over to a child can mentally make them think differently.

Brandon H. Per 1

5/9/2012 12:42:00 pm

"I didn’t want to kill them all. I didn’t want to kill anybody! I’m not a killer! You didn’t want me, you bastards, you wanted Peter, but you made me do it, you tricked me into it!’ He was crying. He was out of control.” p. 297 Enders Game by Orson Scott Card

Say: Ender does not want to kill anybody but they made him do it.

Mean: Ender is upset for being manipulated into doing something he does not want to do.

Matter: This matter because ender does not want to be like peter.

Leon H. P.1

5/11/2012 12:46:19 am

Leon H P1

5/11/2012 12:59:25 am

"I will not be the bugger of my group, Ender thought. I didn't leave Valentine and mother and father to come here to be iced."

SAY: Ender will not be the loser of his group. He will not leave his family to fail.
MEAN: This says that Ender is strong and does not give up easily. He does not want to disappoint his family.
MATTER: This matters because he does not give up easy. He goes through Battle School without giving up. He has a reason to be successful and if our society was like that, there would be more happy and successful and people out there.

Lucas T. Period 1

5/11/2012 01:00:23 am

"Never let the fear of life get to you."

Say: Be strong, work hard and good things will happen to go your way.

Mean: Try hard in life and don't be lazy or else bad things will come your way.

Matter: This matters because it helps you to succeed in life and survive as well.

Sandie Barreras

5/14/2012 03:29:35 am

This quote made me think about how i view life. I'm scared for life but i know i can make it. I know shouldn't fear life because GOD gave me life and i should live it to the fullest with no worries. (:

Juan Herrera Period 1

5/11/2012 01:10:31 am

"Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."

Say: Don't be afraid to try something new, or don't be afraid to go for something you want in life.

Mean: Trying to go for something in life might be scary to do but, you shouldn't be scared to try going for it.

Matter: Life is full of opportunities, and we can't be afraid to try something new and exciting in life. We have to try things without being scared to do it.

Erik M. period 1

5/14/2012 01:05:51 am

“Look. I have a strategy. Why expect anything? If you don’t expect anything, you don’t get disappointed.”

say: set low expectations or have no expectations at all so you will never be let down.

mean: this means that if you don't set expectations you will have nothing to look forward to so you will never be let down.

matter: it matters because in this quote the speaker has little hope for anything. This is bad because she probably has been let down before and doesn't want it ti happen again.

Davis Wang Per.1

5/14/2012 01:07:45 am

Ender's Game- Drson Scott Card
"Lets have our first war. Us against them"

Say: Its saying that we should have our first fight. Us against them.

Mean: It means that they want to have a war. Their first war to see which is stronger. They want it to be just them against others.

Matter: This matters because of everything that is going on right now. They need to know that they gopt each others back when they really need it.

Sandie Barreras, Period 2

5/14/2012 03:37:55 am

" I'm sorry i lied to you about staying at Ambers when i was really staying at Tylers"

SAY: What this says is how Lauren lied to her gma about staying the night at her friends house when really she spent the night at tylers. She felt bad and apologized for lying to her grandma.

MEAN: What this quote means is that no child should lie to a elder or guardian. It is bad to have a reputation to be known as a liar or else you wont be trusted with them.

MATTER: Why this matters is because you always want to be trusted. Being trusted is a good feeling because then people will feel like they are able to vent and not have to worry about their business getting out.

Elizabeth Negrete Period 2

5/14/2012 03:51:40 am

Say- "But you are ready. He pulls her close to him. I Know you are. You know you are."
Mean- What this quote in the story is stating is telling lauren that she is ready only because he wants to have sex already with her.
Matter- I think it matters because in the book it is telling you why she isnt ready she wants to wait but there once again it goes back to the pressure of her boyfriend wanting her for sex yeah he loves her but when you love someone you shouldnt have to pressure them into anything especially sex

Elizabeth Negrete Period 2

5/14/2012 03:57:04 am

Say - " I love you so much, Lauren" He tells me youre all ive ever wanted and i didnt ever know until the day at the nursery"
Mean- At this point he is telling her how much he loves her because he is trying to get her to have sex with him.
Matter- It matters again it is going back to the same circle of him trying to lure her into having sex with him which is part of the book a problem.

Liana Wong P2

5/14/2012 06:25:19 am

Say: "The only thing I can tell you, girl, is that, honestly, things really are different this time."
Mean: When Nic says this to Sue Ellen, he means to reassure her that as of "now" he is a changed person, that he's going to get his life back on track. He wants to let her know that he'll be there for her, permanently.
Matter: This statement matters because of Nic's background as a addict, going in and out of rehab after promise after promise. Nic has a severe history of saying that he would change, mean to, and then fail to do so.

Ellen P. Period 2

5/14/2012 03:08:23 pm

Say: "My relationship with mom drastically changed from discipline to punishment that grew out of control. It became so bad at times, I had no strength to crawl away--even if it meant saving my life."
Mean: It means that his mom changed completely and she is not the mother she was before. He would get in trouble for no reason and his mom would always find reasons to abuse him.
Matter: It matters because a lot of kids are getting abused and a lot of people do not even know about most of it, and the children can not do anything about it or it will make it worse like this case.

Viviana R period 2

5/17/2012 04:22:41 am

"eddies crying now, fullout,
E: i dont want him ti kill us!
M: hes not going to kill us!
E: he could if he wanted to "
SAY: eddie tells mario that denton is threatning to kill them
MEAN: this quote is trying to show how scared eddie is, and how mario cant really thing of anything else to say
MATTER: it matters because the quote indecates that they are both in danger of there life

Say, Mean, Matter, 4/16/12

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