Say, Mean, Matter Post #2, Week of April 27, 2012

4/26/2012

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. Do NOT WRITE, "I AGREE" TO SOMEONE ELSE. You may write, "Your post made me consider ____," "Your post reminded me of this other _____ I read and how _____," etc.

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.

216 Comments

Nicole L, Period 2

4/26/2012 02:16:39 am

"A Child Called It" - Dave Pelzer

"Do you hear me?" Mother yelled. "Look at me when I'm talking to you!" As I looked at her, Mother snatched a carving knife from the counter top and screamed, "If you don't finish on time, I'm going to kill you!" (pg.85)

This is only one of the many incidents that occur to Dave as a child. He is constantly abused by his mother and many threats are provoked, forcing Dave to do vigorous tasks, such as finding things that his mother supposedly "lost." If Dave does not fulfill the wants of his mother, Dave doesn’t receive food (little scraps of left over). Just reading this sounds horrendous enough; I can’t imagine it actually happening to me. For a child to suffer though this must be a living hell each and every day. This shouldn’t happen to anyone, especially a child. I don’t think I can ever understand how a mother can actually threaten to kill her own child, and actually taking action to attempt to do so. This trauma will definitely leave a scar that will never be forgotten and it will most likely affect Dave and his growth, even if he does not have to face his mother anymore.

Michael Cheung, Per.4

4/26/2012 01:27:26 pm

This reminds me about what is wrong with domestic violence. I read many articles about its negatives and it appears that the positives just gives the child only discipline. But I wonder what Dave's life would be like in the future. Normally domestic violence would lead to dependence because of the need for less punishments or probably for food just because of being under the dictatorship of his mother. There are other children around the world who were also abused in their homes. Some died from starvation or from the beatings or some purposely cut their lives short by committing suicide. I remember debating on whether or not it is permissible for those who were domestically abused to use deadly force upon the abuser. I had no response for that question.

Elizabeth Negrete Period 2

5/14/2012 03:48:31 am

I agree this is a big issue with people that have serious issues no child nor person should go through this. its an issue

Richard Yip (Per. 4)

4/26/2012 07:14:02 pm

The way you explained the situation Dave was in made me feel terrified. This reminds me of the topic of bullying. People, especially children, should never be abused or treated like how Dave's mom treated him.

Sharon L. P.5

4/26/2012 09:18:51 pm

Your post reminds me of a couple books I read, they were similar circumstances.

Meagan T. period 5

4/28/2012 02:09:43 pm

This shows a serious case of child abuse, which could result in a seriously messed up person because of their childhood.

David Lara Per. 1

5/4/2012 12:24:33 am

I remember this part when I read this book back in my freshmen year. I was flabbergasted that the mom had the guts to stab her own son regardless if she was drunk. I was more pissed at the father for just sitting there while his own son was half dead in front of him and doing nothing.

Juan H Period 1

5/4/2012 12:30:40 am

his reminds me a lot about domestic violence. Many people go through this daily. I think that is something that needs to be stopped or something needs to happen to the people that do these kinds of things.

Ryan Kan, Period 1

5/4/2012 04:06:53 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. What has happened to David was really unfair and unlucky, especially to have a mother like that.

Kellie B. Period 4

5/4/2012 02:58:08 pm

Your post reminds me of how lucky I am that I have a great family that treats me well and keeps me nourished. It also reminds me that its not rare children are treated like this. It is very sad and something should be done to really try and prevent these terrible acts. No one should ever be treated like they are nothing.

Jennifer Ung Per.6

5/5/2012 02:46:47 pm

I loved this book, because it made me realize somethings I take my parents for granted.

Alyssa Benipayo, Period 2

5/14/2012 03:54:16 pm

After reading this quote, I couldn't believe how threatening Dave's mother was. Though, I was aware that there are children like Dave, who had to live through agony with their own abusive parents. I agree with Nicole that this situation would leave a scar on the child facing this trauma, and will be very effective in his/her lifetime.

dominique mitchell link

8/30/2012 02:15:01 am

is this nicole l periord from florida just asking tks

Eliza Ly P 2

4/26/2012 02:43:39 am

" At school I was a totaloutcast. No other kid would have anything to do with me, During the lunch recesses, I stuffed the sandwiches down my throat as i listened to my former friends makeup songs about me. 'David the food thief' and 'Pelzer-smelzer'... "

There are kids calling David names. Name-calling is often one of the biggest bully type at school. It is what leads kids into depression as they are older due to what scarred them in elementary school. Name-calling still happens in school right now. I think we should all learn to prevent this because it is a big issue. I think it is offensive and can lead to depression when taken in a serious matter.

Brian Wong P4

4/26/2012 03:34:51 am

Yes, it's pretty messed up how David felt like an "outcast" and this bullying matter is just out of hand...Vulnerable kids like that do get depressed and may go to the extreme!

meleddy p2

4/26/2012 08:42:48 am

your right eliza a lot of kids are bullied and it does lead to a lot more truma. it is a very serios threat that kids do not understand they believe it is just fun and games not knowing the effects on others they cause, like insecurity , depression, and hatred for othere or even them selves, books like a child called it do raise awareness of bullies and abuse. it is a problem that should be viewed as an epidemic and needs to be solved and cured

Jennifer T. Period 2

4/26/2012 10:51:35 am

I've meet a few people who were depressed from bullying and it is a horrible thing. It got to the point were they were suicidal. Bullying is one of things that could happen to a kid and their self-esteem. Your right, we should find a way to prevent bullying.

Jenny Ly Period 4

4/26/2012 12:23:02 pm

It is upsetting to see that one person can be teased by everyone around them because of their strange habits. The kids didn't realize what David was going through, but it is still important that you shouldn't bully, even if everyone else around you is doing so. It will not help you nor the other person feel any better. Even if you truly do dislike someone, it is better to treat them as if they were an actual person rather than a punching bag.

Anthony Quach Period

4/28/2012 06:26:30 am

Namecalling is another form of bully and it should never be used in that form.Bullying affects many people verbally and mentally. It's not right for people to treat David that way and make him feel k=like an outcast and bullying can lead to depression and worse sucide.

Kristine T.

4/30/2012 03:03:17 pm

Nowadays, kids tend to get bullied a lot and sometimes they will feel out of place in this world. Since kids spend most of their time in school, they shouldn't be getting bullied. Sometimes with the use of Internet, kids are being verbally bullied and it sucks. It hurts to be bullied because not everyone wants to be treated as a loser and a loner.

Daniela H, period 2

4/30/2012 03:06:59 pm

It's sad how heartless people can be and inconsiderate of someones feelings... its things like this that cause some kids to commit suicide. i wish people knew that someone out there cares for them.

Gary H., Per. 1

5/4/2012 12:11:38 am

I most definitely have to agree, because it's still a relevant topic today. Most kids or teens in school who do bully people don't even recognize that they're even doing it. It's ridiculous how we don't have enough people in this world that has the courage to defend one another for knowing what is right and was is wrong.

Ryan Kan, Period 1

5/4/2012 04:10:33 am

Although it is sad that people made fun of David at school, he has to take responsibility for it too. Just because he has ugly and old clothing doesn't directly leads to hatred from other kids. It was his behavior that led him into this situation. He tried to act cool and gain spotlights from other kids, so he stole candy and food from grocery stores. He wanted to be cool, so he joined John's gang. These were all something he could have avoided so that he wouldn't have gotten into trouble, and getting nicknames from what he has done.

Rose Yun per 6

5/7/2012 01:05:57 pm

It seems very wrong that his former friends would make a horrible song out of him. Even worse because they used to be friends but now one of them is just backstabbing the other,

Lucas T. Period 1

5/11/2012 01:33:27 am

Name calling sucks. Period. It hurts that someone calls you something that you don't want to ever called. It something that should be stopped because it hurts. I get name called sometimes. People make think its funny in their point of view, but they never thought about the victim of name calling's point of view. At least consider that.

Tri Tieu Period 4

4/26/2012 03:26:33 am

"Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins"

"I always channel my emotions into my work. That way I don't hurt anyone but myself." By Cinna, catching fire

Say: When Cinna helps a tribute to dress he keeps his emotion and try not to make fun of people about their body. Emotion can hurt people like gestures or laughing at them.

Mean:It means emotion can hurt someone. As you can see, Cinna describes how he keep it to his self and not make fun of anyone.

Matter: It matters because if you can't keep your emotion to yourself then trouble will start. For example, someone is crying and you couldn't keep your emotion but laugh. Would that sound right? So thats why emotion matters to everyone.

hobo

4/26/2012 03:28:44 am

i like trees too they let me beathe lots lol

Brian Wong P4

4/26/2012 03:38:50 am

This also happens a lot in reality too, and yes, other people have feelings and emotions too, but Tri, I don't think that people would laugh at someone who is crying... that's just messed up.

Jaelene Decena Period 4

4/26/2012 11:14:31 am

I love it when people put a little of themselves into a design they made , because you can find out about them in their work. It's like a glance into their lives and their emotions.

Yusuf Bard period 5

5/6/2012 12:24:36 pm

Hi Nicole I also did my say mean mastter on The Child Called it written by Dave Pelzer. first of all very good say mean matter. I also remeber reading this passgae in the book i thought to myself how can a mother say to her own child i will kill you very cold hearted. I fell like you could have done more effort on the matter part though.

Anna Z, period 4

5/2/2012 09:26:43 am

I like this qoute, and this situation happen alot.

Rose Yun per.6

5/7/2012 01:08:07 pm

This is one of the reason why i respect Cinna. He concentrates on his masterpiece so that at the end it will be him that gets hurt and not other people around him. He is being responsible for his creations.

Carmen Ma

5/7/2012 01:43:36 pm

I what Cinna is really saying is that he is really dedicated to his job and stands for what he thinks is right. We know that when he says that, he is talking about what he did to Katniss' dress. He gets killed by the Capitol by showing a sign of rebellion and that only affected him. Katniss and the others weren't killed because of his actions.

Carmen M, Period 6

5/7/2012 01:44:34 pm

I forgot to put my period. 6!

Meng X. P.4

4/26/2012 03:37:10 am

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" By: Betty Smith

"Serene was a word you could put to Brooklyn, New York... Somber, as a word, was better. But it did not apply to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Prairie was lovely and Shenandoah had a beautiful sound, but you couldn't fit those words into Brooklyn. Serene was the only word for it: especially on a Saturday afternoon in summer. " (pg.1)

This quote from the book is beginning of the book. It first described the setting. It uses words such as serene and somber to describe the setting. Serene means clam, peaceful, or tranquil. We now know that Brooklyn is a calm and fair place. It is not somber, but happy. This whole quote matters because we know what Brooklyn is like. It is also a foreshadow because setting affect a lot later on in the story. However, the beginning paragraph did not explain or tell any characters. We wouldn't expect to know anyone when we first read this book.

Brian Wong

4/26/2012 03:39:38 am

"as the bridge between two worlds...her double life"

This is basically saying that this person, who has a bipolar personality that affects her behavior and people around her. In addition, this comment towards the person is just saying that what she does and how she acts is based on two different personalities.

This means that there is a lot of diversity in our community and the place we live in, our society is based and dependent on these type of people to bring the "weirdness" and brings the "two worlds" together.

This matters because if someone is down or hurt and feels like they should use two different emotions to express themselves, then it's a serious matter.

Cameron W. Per 1

4/29/2012 02:53:12 am

People express themselves differently. Two people could be in the same situation yet react differently. All people are different and that is what makes us people. No two people are exactly alike. If everyone was alike there would be no diversity in the world and it would be a boring place.

Katherine Ang, Period 1

4/29/2012 02:31:29 pm

Very true, everyone in society are never the same, they may have similar likings or hobbies, but people are indeed different. Someone with bipolar personality often transit between mania and depression, which indeed a serious matter.

Davis Wang Per.1

5/4/2012 12:32:44 am

This is true. People can react differently to the different types of problems that others have. not everyone can have the same feeling.

Yusuf bard period 5

5/6/2012 12:28:30 pm

Brian your say mean matter didnt have any refrence. there was no citing of the book, author or page number. But very good say mean matter.

Erik M, Period 1

5/8/2012 11:54:27 pm

No two people are the same.
Everyone reacts to things differently.
Even the two most alike people can react to the same situation differently. True colors come out in certain situations.

Anthony Quach Period 4

4/26/2012 03:42:35 am

"He's (George Steinbrenner) the one who gave me a chance to get to the World Series. This is where I wanted to be all along. We had a couple of nice offers from other teams, but I tied my agents' hands. I told them I wanted to be a Yankee." Source: New York Times (November 28, 2007)

Say: Rogers Clemens was given a chance to played for the New York Yankees by the late Yankees owner Mr.George Steinbrenner after he (Clemens) receieves numerous offers to join and played for other teams

Mean: This means that Rogers Clemens believed that the Yankees were the better team and that he himself thought that he could be a winner while palying for the Yankees which is why he turned down other offers from other teams. And that Mr. Steinbrenner had enough money to get Clemens to sign with the Yankees

Matter: This matter because Roger Clemens was a great pitcher at his time and he was successful with other teams before signing with the Yankees. In fact he led the Yankees to several championships seasons as well. That's why George Steinbrenner gave Clemens the chance to play for the Yankees.

Cindy C. Period 5

5/4/2012 07:43:50 am

That's cool that Roger Clemens was given a chance to play for the New York Yankees and that he was a great pitcher at his time.

Helen Foo period 2

4/26/2012 08:10:09 am

" 'All they can do is put me in jail,' he said. 'They can't touch my soul.' "On page 89 ( the book: Monster)

Say: This quote is said by one of the prisoner named Acie. This quote is saying that the judges can place him anywhere they can place him in, but they can't change him, in personality or his cognitive level.

mean: This quote mean that no one can shape him mentally but can phyically change him.

matter: This quote allow the readers to picture how he's personality is like and the attitudes toward his crime.

Yangfan Z. Period 2

4/26/2012 10:53:26 am

I do admire this prisoner's firm belief. But in real life, it is not just about his immutable self anymore. It is more about how others will view of him, especially the judge. In a sense, Acie's soul is trapped in the physical body that have to endure through the jail life.

Andrew I, Period 5

4/26/2012 11:45:32 am

I admire how you mentioned that while the judges were in physical control of him, they couldn't control him mentally. Still, in the matter section, you could have gone more in depth as to how this is relevant to us

Jimmy A, Period2

4/29/2012 03:11:25 pm

I always think that all I need to care is my self thoughts,
but the the real life, people's thoughts are powerful.
They can spear you, sometimes you can't stand your position because of the pressure.

Eric L. p.1

4/30/2012 12:00:04 am

While I've never read Monster, i do know enough about the book, and i feel as if this one quote captures the entire point of the story.

Billy Giang Period 2

5/6/2012 11:53:58 am

Jail cannot break the soul of the person. If the man is strong within, he will remain the same throughout his life. No one can change him, his thoughts, or his beliefs.

meleddy tavarez p2

4/26/2012 08:28:04 am

say mean matter -A.L.A.S. UCR meeting/Always Running/ the banning of chicano studies in tusan arizona

say: on tuesday 4.24.12 the club im in hosted a meeting with parents of latino students to get them involved with their childrens lives during high school and to plan for collage. our guest speaker jonathon Garcia a graduate of azusa pacific (wonderful person) shared his parents and hisown struggle of life. Garcia also read us an page from the book always running by Luis Rodriguez a former student of MKHS and after wrong decisions overcame the sterotypes and the gang life. garcia also showed us a clip from kids in tusan fighting for their right to have chicano studies in their school.

mean:
everyone can overcome obsticles weather they are of race, gender or religion. if we want something we cant just expect it to happen. you need to spread the word and work towards it . whether the border crossed us or we crossed the border they know they can fight for what they want

matter: everyone everywhere are fighting a battle. for latinos the battle continues .the kids in arizona are one step for the bigger picture. with buget cuts happing all over the coutry, these kids are standing up against losing their core class but also fighting for their heritage because for all cutures and races the heritage of who you are and where you come from gets lost in translation. these kids are helping to fight two battles that mean something to a lot of people. history is all about immigration it was founded on immigration.

meleedy

4/26/2012 08:31:17 am

couldnt fing the exact video but here is one with the same meaning in the same place for the same thing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2pSsIem6aY&feature=related

meleddy 2

4/26/2012 08:44:26 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Y0Z8NmHyY&feature=related

this is the mans who is resposible for creating a spark and the kids who sparkeled from it :)

Michael Cheung (Period 4)

4/26/2012 09:37:12 am

Assassins Creed: Revelations; By Oliver Bowden:
Ezio's last letter to his wife, Sofia - "When I was a young man, I had liberty, but I did not see it; I had time, but I did not know it; and I had love, but I did not feel it. Many decades would pass before I understood the meaning of all three... Love, liberty, and time... once so much at my disposal, are the fuels that drive me forward; and love morst especially, my dearest, for you, our children, our brothers and sisters... and for the vast and wonderful world that gave us life keeps us guessing."
Say:
This passage of the letter is talking about the summary of Ezio's life from the past and then on. He talked about how his liberty was there but blinded by work. He talked about how he once had so much time but did not learn how to use it wisely. He then talked about love in which he could never get because of his tasks and earned it when it was already too late.

Mean:
This wonderful passage brings nostalgia of those who know the story and also read the book to understand its true meaning. These worlds in this letter explains what we have in life but use it to our disposal rather than celebrate this. This provides evidence that we are limited on liberty, short on time, and lost in love. This passage shows us what we need to cherish.

Matter: This matters mainly because there is so much at our disposal today. We look all around us and we see those who want to give away their liberty, give away their time, and spread the hate. The world is lost in its own sense and all three has been stripped from the thoughts of many. And time especially takes the life away from us. We do not notice it but we are growing and we are maturating quickly. We do not cherish the time we are young and forget what has happened and only think about the future. If you think far ahead, you will grow far faster. Later you will not have time for anything. What this world wants is to quickly finish things. But what the world needs is to take things more slowly.

Sindy L. Period 2

4/26/2012 10:04:25 am

It's interesting, the passage was said in the past, but it can also be applied to life today. We have liberty, but normally don't acknowledge that we do. We have time, but it is not present when we need it most. People love us, but sometimes we do not acknowledge it until it is too late. In my opinion, this quote feels like a saying that is only fully appreciated as you grow older.

Jennifer T. Per. 2

4/26/2012 10:47:19 am

"The only problem is, well i can't stop" - Nic Sheff pg. 209

Once you start something you were once addicted to, it is going to be extremely hard to stop again. Just starting something that is addicting is hard to stop. That is usually the problem with most people who relapse. They think that doing a just a little bit would be fine, but once they start, they won't be able to stop. The addiction comes back and in a matter of days or weeks they are back to how they were before. If you tell them to stop, they won't be able to.

It matters to me because I've seen people who said they were done with the drug or whatever they were addicted to and a few weeks later they've gone back and started again.

Shishei T., Per. 2

4/26/2012 11:38:21 am

I read this book a while ago and I feel sad about Nic's life. Drug and alcohol drags him down again and again. He tried to change but failed every time. There is no excuse to start using drug, they are simply bad. Reading Nic's book will warn teenagers the danger of drugs and alcohol.

taylor kim period 5

4/26/2012 12:51:21 pm

I like this quote because it applies not only to drugs, but many other things that people hold dear to them, even if it is not the best thing or most beneficial.

Helen Foo period: 2

4/29/2012 08:08:45 am

Your post reminded me about this news article I happen to came across last year. The article talks about how researcher had found the reason behind drug use for teens. Many teenagers think that taking a small doze such as 1 mg would not cause addiction or taking such a small doze they can stop using after the first inhalation or consumption. They are complete wrong. Therefore, more and more teenagers fall in the illegal drug trap and can never escape. The article also explain the brain's development behind drug misuse.

Tri Tieu Period 4

5/6/2012 12:24:43 am

I agree because when people are into something, then they won't back out until they are done with it. For example, people are in to coffee, tobacco, and even drugs. They can't back out because they are addicted to it. Is hard to stop something and never get back into it.

Jennifer Q , Period 2

5/15/2012 02:52:00 am

Its amazing how that small relapse related to my situation. Not only do I agree with your opinion, but I also want to add that those who have an addiction problem are to naïve to accept the truth. They live in denial and always look the other way. Trying to keep that strength to say no and have that stronghold stay up is one of the hardest things in the world. Keeping that promise to yourself and breaking that promise reinforces your failures. I think that the reason why people tend to give up on themselves and accept their failures.

Yangfan Z. Period 2

4/26/2012 10:48:44 am

"She writes down what is being said and what is being said about me, and she adds it all up to guilty." Monster pg 138

Say: Steve's lawyer sat on the bench next to Steve and wrote down all the statements in court and decided that Steve is guilty no matter how Steve tried to convince her he is innocent.

Mean: Being tagged as guilty of a crime by your own lawyer, Steve himself began feeling uncertain of himself. With the most trusted companion in court labeling Steve as guilty, Steve probably lost faith in himself also.

Matter: It is a shame that in society, everyone will judge Steve. And once Steve has been labeled as a guilty person, the tag stays with him and becomes hard to remove. And even if Steve ignores this fact and attempts to "turn a new leaf", people will still remember this event and consider him as untrustworthy and unreliable.

Jerry J period 2

4/29/2012 08:31:20 am

I agree its really hard to erase what people think of you , once you committed a crime .

Andrew I, Period 5

4/26/2012 11:02:51 am

"Fahrenheit 451"-Ray Bradbury
"Do you ever read any of the books you burn?" He laughed. "That's against the law!"

Say-The main character is a man named Guy Montag who is hired to burn books. He lives in the future and books are illegal because the government is trying to control people by banning books and religion. A girl asks him if he ever read the books and he obviously said no.
Mean-In the future, the author of this book predicts that the government will censor everything and humans will be like robots. Also, this girl that comes up to him seems to be interested in the books that he burnt. Perhaps she is one of the few left that is still willinh to read.
Matter- After reading this quote, I realized that as time moves on, people become lazier and we relly on machines and such to preform tasks for us. My concern is that as technology advances, people won't be willing to read of even think for themselves.

Maria C, period 1

5/4/2012 12:27:00 am

This makes me think about how lazy our society is becoming. People these days own more computers and iPods than they do books. I feel that it is important to keep books in our everyday lives. With new technology, I'm afraid that books will disappear and everyone will have some sort of screen with earphones that reads to them. Our next generation will lose the opportunity to pick up a book and read.

Jaelene Decena Period 4

4/26/2012 11:10:46 am

Mocking Jay by Suzanne Collins Katniss?” Haymitch‘s voice is in my earpiece. I try to answer back and find both of my hands are clamped tightly over my mouth. “Katniss!”
On the day my father died, the sirens went off during my school lunch. No one waited for dismissal, or was expected to. The response to a mine accident was something outside the control of even the
Capitol. I ran to Prim‘s class. I still remember her, tiny at seven, very pale, but sitting straight up with her hands folded on her desk. Waiting for me to collect her as I‘d promised I would if the sirens ever" chapter 15 pg 190

Say: Katiness starts having flashbacks about when her father died. She starts to feel that pain and sorrow knowing from when it was ambiguous about her father being alive. The destruction has reminded her of the grief she went through and how she was left to take care of the family.

Mean: Seeing people running for their lives, she starts to feel regret. She can never forgive herself for making people go through what she had. Her flashback makes her totally unaware of her surroundings and the war zone she is in.

Matter: The whole plan was to trap the President by making an avalanche. The plan was Gale's and now she hates him for it because innocent people have died. Gale thought that since people have done the same to them in district 12 it wouldn't matter sparing a few lives.

Alex Dea Period 4

4/26/2012 11:35:07 am

This made me think about how many people innocent people have died and how we should put in more and more effort to solve the crime and to bring justice to the victum.

Karen L. Period 4

5/4/2012 04:03:12 am

This post reminds me of The Giver, innocent people are being killed because the government wants everyone to be the same. Twin babies and elders are no longer in control with their future.

Shishei T., Per. 2

4/26/2012 11:35:58 am

I got my quote from my Bible app and I think it's really meaningful to those who are suffering from hardships.

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." -1 Corinthians 10:13

Say: This quote form the Bible is saying that God will never give you a hardship that you can't endure. He will always provide a way out for you to walk out of that hardship.

Mean: This means that one should not be afraid and should not give up easily when facing hardships. All the bad things that happened and made you suffering are tests in life, however, if you walked through it then that makes you a stronger person. It also gives you meaning to life.

Matter: It matters to everyone whether you are religious or not. There has to be hard times in your life, but it all depends on how you look at it. There will always be a way to resolve things, so don't give up. Many people fail to see a way to settle things and just give up and it's sad. Therefore, I hope this quote can let people know that if you can endure suffering and once it's over, you will become someone stronger.

Alex Dea Period 4

4/26/2012 11:48:08 am

"The bill would allow cuts in pension costs and pave the way for ending Saturday mail." -LA Time April 26th, 2012

Say: The plans for the Postal Service is to pass a bill to stop Saturday mail deliveries because of how much money the U.S government is losing. As a result of this bill, there will be a guaranteed two more years of Saturday mailing and will give the postal service $11 billion to convince 10,000 employees to retire.

Mean: This new bill passing would mean that there will be no more Saturday mail deliveries after the next to years, which would save more money for the government.

Matter: I think that the results of this new bill passing would be a positive impact on the government for many reasons. One reason is that no Saturday deliveries would give many postal workers another day off and would save the government a lot of money.

Kimberly H. Per. 4

4/26/2012 01:40:53 pm

That is very true since everyone doesn't really send letters anymore. Most call, send emails, and text nowadays so it is a good thing to let mail men/women have an extra day off.

Sindy L. Period 2

4/26/2012 11:56:53 am

"Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

“I lay down across my cot. I could still feel Mama’s pain. And I knew she felt that I didn’t do anything wrong. It was me who wasn’t sure. It was me who lay on the cot wondering if I was fooling myself.” pg.148

Say: Harmon is tormented over the trial, wondering if he really did anything wrong. His mother firmly believes he did not partake in the crime but Harmon is unsure. As the trial progresses, he believes he has done nothing wrong but go into a store to buy some mints. However, everyone else says he was involved in the crime, making himself question whether or not he really did commit a crime

Mean: Harmon does believe at one point he was not involved in the crime. However, as time wears on his mother's faith in him causes him to doubt. He starts second-guessing his involvement, but does say anything because he does not want to let his mother down.

Matter: Sometimes in life people trust and have faith in you. However, rather than support, this can cause some to doubt themselves, wondering whether or not it's right for people to believe in them. I think everyone has felt this way at one point in their lives, myself included.

Jenny L. Period 4

4/26/2012 12:14:15 pm

"They were the only kind of girls that would look at us, I thought. Tough, loud girls who wore too much eye makeup and giggled and swore too much." Chapter 1, pg. 15 (The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton).

Say: Most of the girls Ponyboy and Johnny had met in their neighborhood didn't give much thought towards them. Cherry and Marcia, however, had shown a keen interest towards the two.

Mean: Cherry and Marcia are Socials. Ponyboy and Johnny were considered as Greasers. It wasn't considered too significant for either sides. They both understood that not every Social and Greaser are what others say they are, they were similar in a various amount of ways. The only thing that kept them apart were their titles, not to mention their differences in displaying emotions.

Matter: Though there is a numerous amount of dreadful people in the world, that does not entirely mean that everyone around you is awful. We should not judge others according to organization, as we should look past differences and realize that a person's group or appearance does not truly affect their character.

Michelle L. Period 2

4/29/2012 02:40:23 pm

Your post reminded me of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet are also separated by their titles, which kept them from displaying their affection for each other.

Mayra A. Per. 6

4/26/2012 12:39:54 pm

SAY: Pretty is not enough. Pretty is nice. It's fine. Pretty can turn heads, but beauty? Beauty can change the world. Pretty is what you are, but beauty is what you do with it. Pretty can lift spirits. Beauty makes them soar. So smile. Be bad. Show your beauty when you put pretty into action, there's no limit to what you can do.

MEAN: The meaning of this is to show people they are pretty, but they can use make-up to make them feel beautiful. Everyone is pretty in our own way, but beauty is how we play with it. Pretty makes our confidence go up and beauty makes it better.

MATTER: the matter for this is to show make-up works & advertise so that people buy Bare Minerals to show there natural beauty .

Justin C. period 5

5/4/2012 04:59:39 am

I think this statment is true mayra since nowadays people wear lots of makeup and they think it makes them look better but it doesn't it makes them look different and not as beautiful as they naturally are. It is often sad when a person judges themself such as not thinking they are good enough. Good job .

Taylor Kim period 5

4/26/2012 01:17:19 pm

"Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest " Psalms 55:6
From the book Joy and Strength by Mary Tileston pg 117

Say: The writer of this Psalm is mostly likely in distress or trouble, and he wishes for freedom that that of a dove. He is saying that if he were a dove, he would be at rest because he would be able to fly away from his troubles.

Mean: The writer is mostly liking asking for a release from a pain or trouble. He wants to be at rest, to escape from his troubles. This sentence could also be symbiotic. Signifying that the writer would like to be purified from sin. Free and white like a bird, the writer would like to fly away and be at rest.

Matter: I think many of us would like to fly away. Almost every student or teacher I talk to would like to fly away from school or a circumstance or responsibility at some point in their life. It's a very common feeling that is easily justifiable by the weights of different circumstances in this world. i think it would be nice to be at rest, and many other people wish dearly to escape from their reality.

Nelson K. Period 5

5/16/2012 07:04:50 am

I like the fact that you used a Psalm. I also like how the writer used a simile of a dove because a dove usually symbolizes peace.

Kimberly H. Per. 4

4/26/2012 01:38:43 pm

"Me, I just wanted to get away from here. That's why I've had my fate map platted out since junior high. . . It's the destiny I chose, dictated by me, not my dad." (Chapter 1, Pg. 3; North Of Beautiful by: Justina Chen Headley)

SAY: Terra Rose Cooper hates high school. She's tall, blonde, and has an enviable body. But with one turn of her cheek, everybody notices her "flawed" face. So she wants to hurry up her high school life and move on to live her own life.

MEAN: This means that Terra just wants to get through high school because she hates being judged. It's all because of her flawed face that has caused her to be self conscious and to have a very low self esteem.

MATTER: This matters to me because I can relate to what Terra is feeling. I want to skip through my high school life as well because of being judged and such. I also want to live my own life instead of having someone push my towards my future. So, I guess i kind of had an idea of what Terra is talking about.

Amanda W. Period 5

4/26/2012 02:02:54 pm

This sounds like a story that I've read before and is really interesting.

Yuanyuan Han Period 5

5/2/2012 11:24:14 am

I like how you can relate this quote to yourself and it shows that you understand this quote very well.

Amanda W. Period 5

4/26/2012 01:54:36 pm

"He's like a drug for you, Bella."
-Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer

Say: It means that Edward is something that Bella is addicted to and Jacob is trying to get her away from him so that Jacob can take Bella into his own life and keep her safe.

Mean: It means that Bella is going to have to choose between two monsters who love to argue with each other a lot because of just one girl that changed both of their lives.

Matter: Bella is going to lose a friend but gain a husband that will care for her until they both somehow die.

Justin C. period 5

4/26/2012 02:07:41 pm

" From the rough environment of prison, with all of its obscenities and baseness, Malcolm was now in the calm, orderly environment....."- Malcolm X by Walter Dean Myers.

Say- This line from the biography describes the harsh and dull life of living in a prison, something Malcolm had to get used to while he was in it.
Mean- This matters since whoever has done a crime or accused of a felony they are not rewarded or congratulated, they are punished with usually more of emotional pain than physical. When Walter Dean Myers talks about the life of a prison inmate and the boredom caused as a reward for the crime.
Matter- This is similar to a life lesson since Walter is trying to convince people to respect the law and follow it or else you will go to jail and have the life of that you will later regret.

Nicke Y. Period 5

5/6/2012 11:54:44 pm

I like how your section reminded me of just any psychopathic criminal in this world that should be in jail.

Katherine Ang, Period 1

4/26/2012 02:19:14 pm

“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak

A passage from Death, “The thought process of Hans Hubermann: He was not well-educated or political, but if nothing else, he was a man who appreciated fairness. A Jew had once saved his life and he couldn’t forget that. He couldn’t join a party that antagonized people in such way. Also, much like Alex Steiner, some of his most loyal customers were Jewish believed, he didn’t think the hatred could last, and it was a conscious decision not to follow Hitler. On many levels it was a disastrous one. “ (2005, pg 180)
Say: Death describes other characters in the book, this one is about Hans Hubermann, and he is part of the 10% of the German population who did not support the Nazi party. Hans did not take part of the Reichskristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass. Like Death said his most loyal customers are Jews. Rather he helps fix up their stores only to be broken again. His decision to not to follow the Nazi was indeed become a disaster.

Mean: Just to show, Death has foreshadowed development to Hans’s decisions, stating a disastrous outcome. In such Death does indeed know what will happen to him. Join the party or take side of the Jewish community that was basically Hans’s decision, but chose not to join the Nazi party, thus it was deem an ethical decision yet his path would lead him to meet Death himself.

Matter: Applying to history, those who do not support or part of the Nazi party is basically considered unwanted and taken away. Hans was a good man because he appreciates fairness, does not appreciate people antagonizes other like during the Reichskristallnacht. This is on the perspective of those 10 percent who did not support the Führer, but in the way of not wanting to become a target of the party, not knowing what will happen to them but yet they know, just not in the end.

David Van Period 5

4/26/2012 02:55:11 pm

SAY: JFK: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

MEAN: JFK stated on how his people should not ask America what to do for them, but what they can do for their freedom. He recalls that the United States has done a lot of things for his people, and what they can do in return.

MATTER: The matter for this famous quote is to show how grateful it is to be an American. The people have a lot of freedom and hope.

David Van Period 5

4/26/2012 02:56:50 pm

Book: JFK: A Biography

Christina W., Period 1

5/2/2012 01:26:48 pm

This quote makes me think back to our country itself. In my opinion, I feel like people should not be so selfish and not always put themselves first. At times, we should think about what our country has done for us, and in turn, we should pay our gratitude back.

Danny Ngo P2

4/26/2012 02:59:14 pm

When the Seagull Cry EP8 by 07th Expansion
Chapter 6: End of the Golden Witch

"Both boys and girls......want to hear someone else say they love them first. That's their dream. ..... If they're in love, they don't want to love the other person until they're sure this person loves them back. After all, there's nothing as painful as a one-sided love, .... and the scars of the heart that leaves behind last a long time. Because they are afraid of that pain, .... they want proof that the other person loves them first more than anything else....”

The quote shares a story in which both a male and female clearly love each other but are unable to say so until one person acts. However, as a result of their cautiousness, neither male nor female were able to get the answer they seek and suffer heartache while waiting. In the end, neither party act and carry on their lives regretting the decision they never made. The main importance of this quote is that it doesn’t apply to the matters of love alone. What I believe the author is trying to say is that we need to able to make the first step into change. We know what we want to do in life and the steps to achieve it, but never proceed. We want meaning behind every word we say and action we perform, but are unable to come up with any reason. We want to have more rich and rewarding experiences, but are afraid of being taken out of our comfort zone. Like Newton’s laws states in physics, we are able to act unless acted upon. In fact, it takes a great deal of courage to be able to make a decision and to follow up upon it. Later on as adults, we always look back and wonder how life will change when given another chance to change their mind on a choice in the past. As graduating seniors or simply to become better people, we all must take the first step in facing ourselves for the sake of our own happiness and to seize the day without making any regrets in the future.

Diana T., Period 4

4/26/2012 03:34:37 pm

The Lost Boy - David Pelzer
"I began to feel extremely confident. I am someone. I am a somebody, I told myself." (p. 51)

After years of child abuse, David is finally feeling like he is somebody. He was brainwashed as a child, and he was always blamed for doing things wrong and being an "it". But now, he realizes he's a normal human being that has been brainwashed by his evil mother. The inspiring words make me realize how relieved David feels, he finally feels like he exists and belongs to be who he is.

Kylie M., period 6

4/27/2012 01:52:43 pm

I really like this quote from this book, and i agree with the meaning of this quote.

Brandon H

5/9/2012 01:02:00 pm

Having confident is one of the most important things in life.

Aram Grigorian

4/26/2012 04:06:13 pm

The Hunger Games
BY:Suzanne Collins
4-26-12
Pg.4

"Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds ever be in your favor".

Say:
The person who had announced this was Effiie Trinket when she had came to District 12 to select the 2 tributes from it.

Mean:
When she first says "Happy Hunger Games", she is trying to celebrate the horrible event which takes place every year, leaving 23 people dead. Also, when she says "may the odds ever be in your favor", which means the tribute(s) will come back to their district glorious and bring pride and prosperity until the next Hunger Games. The odds can also mean that the chosen tributes will die in the games, but they will die in honor because of their strength and determination.

Matter:
If the odds are in their favor and he or she manage to win the Hunger Games, they will go down in history as great warriors and valiant fighters. Winning can also mean that the district will be showered with gifts, food, and marketing for the whole year. Basically, the winner of the Hunger Games is a hero to their family and friends in the district they are living in, but have to go through other districts to receive their districts salvation.

Joanna Van Period 6

5/6/2012 01:29:29 pm

I like how you explain that line from the story.

Anna Z. Period 4

4/26/2012 04:20:56 pm

The Wedding planner's
By: Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Pg:20

"Stella does date. She'll go out to dinner or a movie with a guy a few times, but if she senses he's starting to get serious, it's all over. And if a guy is ever foolish enough to try some sweet, old fashioned romance, he's dead in the water."

Say:
This passage says that Stella, the main character's mom will go out
with guys for dinner or something, but will not go out with them, when they start to be serious.

Mean:
This passage means that Stella doesn't want be in a serious relationship with guys, she just wants to make friends or just simply want to hang out with them.

Matter:
This passage matter, because it expresses Willa's feelings about Stella, her mom. It also gave the readers more information about Willa's thought about her mom.

Richard Yip, Per. 4

4/26/2012 07:51:00 pm

Once Upon a Marigold, by Jean Farris
“Father never listens to me. And Mother only cares about how clean I am—and I’m never clean enough.” (p. 10)

SAY: Christian, a caveman, is only 6 years old and already ran away from his parents. He tries to live in a bush but instead, a man named Ed allowed him to stay in his colorful cave. Ed asked Christian why he ran away from home. Christian answered by saying that he feels like he never enough for his parents. Christian claims that his father ignores him and his mother is only worried about his cleanliness.

MEAN: Christian feels as if he ran away from his parents, it would be better for both him and his parents. This would mean that Christian thinks he is independent enough to live on his own. In addition, Christian thinks that to his parents he is useless. If a child feels the way Christian feels, it must mean that the parents are doing a horrible job raising their child.

MATTER: If Christian continues to live on his own, instead of going back to his home and disobeying his parents’ rules, then he might get killed. Christian’s parents are probably devastated losing their only child, even though they don’t show enough love for him. If Christian maintains his attitude, he will feel like he never had a real family. Christian’s attitude will get him no further in life.

Simon L. Period 1 link

4/27/2012 01:16:33 am

This is very true because people tend to be more independent when one is alone and has no one else to turn to other than themselves. Children are hard to understand, just because a child runs away it does not mean it is the parent's fault.

Carmen L. (Period 4)

4/27/2012 10:32:57 am

Your post made me think of how horrible some parents really are, and in fact, some of them shouldn't be parents. This post reminded me of the book A CHILD CALLED IT by David Pelzer. David's mother was really cruel to him and treated him like a nothing and his father soon lost his power to protect him and left the family. Pretty soon, even two of his brothers started beating him.

Carmen L.

4/27/2012 01:24:18 pm

Period 6*

Maria C, period 1

4/30/2012 08:20:33 am

Your post made me think about how David in The Lost Boy feels when he is ignored by his mother and becomes distressed by being unable to convince his mother that he is not bad. He begins to make wrong choices and has trouble following rules just like Christian. Similarly, his mother does not show her love for him and this makes it difficult for young children to live on their own, or with new people.

Sharon L. Period 5

4/26/2012 09:35:17 pm

"Mr. Nak taught me a trick. He told me to think of fear as a person who's going to be around wether he's invited or not" Ironman P.180 by Chris Crucher

Say: Think of fear as a person who is going to be there wether you like it or not.

Mean: Do not he afraid of fear.

Matter: There are many things in life that can cause you to be scared face it head only thinking it as a oerson then you will be fine. Being scared doesn't mean it will harm you bad.

Simon L. Period 1 link

4/27/2012 01:13:08 am

This is very true because we have all experienced fear. Fear is not something to be afraid of but it is something to learn from. Fear is your friend because you can not tell it to go away. Fear is apart of you and one should not tell it to go away.

Alejandra E. period 5

4/27/2012 01:30:39 pm

This made me think about superheros! Good quote. I like how your analyzing was clear and straight foward.

Marcus Monserrat Period 5

5/6/2012 10:20:58 pm

I like it how you discuss about how to face something that you are scared of for along time.

Matthew Low, Period 1

4/27/2012 12:02:47 am

"Sarah's Key" - by Tatiana de Rosnay

"My name is Sarah Starzynski" (132)

The girl in this sentence is merely stating her name to the family that is helping save her from the French police. This quote is important to the story because the other point of view in the book is about a reporter trying to do research about the Vel' d'Hiv. Her research leads her to find more information about a girl named Sarah who disappeared while in one of the camps for Jews. It turns out that the girl the researcher is looking for is actually the little girl with the other point of view in the book. This is the importance of the quote in the book.

Simon L. Period 1 link

4/27/2012 01:10:11 am

"I think it's impossible to really understand somebody, what they want, what they believe, and not love them they way they love themselves." (Ender's Game, Page 238)

Say: This quote is trying to say that it is not practical to understand someone when they do not understand themselves for who they really are.

Mean: It means that we should not try to understand people because people are complicated and troublesome. One can never know what another person wants or belives. Love others other than the way they love themselves.

Matter: People should always care for others in any situation. We may not know what others belive or want, but we should love others always. Love is a powerful emotion that can help people understand the world better. Don't try to understand people, just help people.

Leon H. Period 1

4/30/2012 09:55:36 am

What you said made me think about the people who don't love themselves. Should we still love how they don't love themselves? Or should we try to help them figure out their problems?

Meagan T. period 5

4/27/2012 10:17:41 am

For the opening ceremonies, you're supposed to wear something that suggests your district's principal industry. District 11, agriculture. District 4, fishing. District 3, factories.(HUNGER GAMES p.66, By Suzanne Collins)

SAY: For the big enterance the tributes are supposed to wear outfits that repersent their District, and in other words home. And the clothes will show what their main exports are.

MEAN: This means that the Capitol is a, at least a bit kind, letting the tributes have on clothes that remind them of home. But at the same time its horrable that they be put in clothing that represent home, when 23 of them will never be able to see home again.

MATTER: Sometimes the most ironic clothing can be the most comforting, but also the ones that make you think of the most painful memories.

Cindy C. Period 5

4/27/2012 12:57:52 pm

From the book Everlasting written by Elizabeth Chandler, "Endings are Beginnings."

Say: It's trying to say that even if it's ending, there will always be a new beginning.
Mean: it means no matter what happens there will always be another beginning.
Matter: It doesn't mean that it's ending, there will be a beginning and never an ending in anything.

Alejandra E. period 5

4/27/2012 01:25:04 pm

"When you do the common things in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."
-George Washington

Say: You should do an action with the same intentions, but explore and do it in a different way. For example, if you are putting on a pair of pants, the average way is to put one leg in at a time. How about trying to put both legs in at once. It may br an obsticle but it is a new and different way that will amaze everyone.
Mean: This quote bu George Washington infers that when you do an action that is Very commonly known to everyone else, it will be seen as average because people are use to seeing it be done that way. But if you do somethibg with the same intentions with a different form of doing it , it will grasp the attention of many. It is an unusual way of seeing that actiob being done.
Matter: This quote matters because it is very true. Instead of doing the things a normal, common way, why not come up with a new way to do the same task. It could work even better and you will be different from the average person. People will be amazed by your ideas.

Kylie M., period 6

4/27/2012 01:50:24 pm

I don't have a quote from a book. This is just a quote I decided to use.

"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."
- Benjamin Franklin

Say: What this quote is saying is if you do not plan then you are preparing to fail later on.

Means: This means when you are not prepared and do not have a plan you are basically ready to fail later on in the furture. Procrastination is an example of preparing for faliure because if you have a project and you do it the night before the due date it is preparing to fail. Whereas, you plan the project ahead of time, you do not have to scramble to finish the night before.

Matter: This quote matters or is imporatant because you should not set yourself up for failure because you decided not to plan ahead or wait till the last minute to do.

Matthew Mercado Period 5

4/28/2012 08:12:52 am

This saying from Benjamin Franklin is true because unfortunately this has happen to me. I forgot to plan something important so unfortunately I fail.

Carmen L. (Period 6)

4/27/2012 01:57:59 pm

"New pretties were always having too much fun to notice little things out of place." (UGLIES, pg.6 by Scott Westerfield)

Say: In the main character's world, Tally, people turn pretty after their sixteenth birthday, and the new ones mostly have too much fun to notice other things.

Mean: The pretties have too much fun to sometimes take a second to notice the tiny matters/changes around them. Their life is fun, but it might spoil them.

Matter: It is more likely for them to lose track of what's around them and they might not even know the place they are at that well. This shows that they only know how to have fun and party hard after joining the 'pretties' group.

Stephanie Kuo, Period 6

4/27/2012 02:35:10 pm

Well, there are people who think too highly of themselves just because they think they're perfect in everything. They are people with no manners and think that they can take advantage of you.

Marcus Monserrat Period 5

4/27/2012 02:07:16 pm

"The young and the old stuff" in The American by Henry James

Say: The young varieties of technology and etc. vs the old, classic technologies invented back in the past.

Mean: This means that old stuff never gets young and young stuff always get old as the years pass by. The young is the late start to us and the old is the early start to us.

Matter: This matters because if the old continues to be old sooner or later it will be younger by how people make more newer than it was in the past as the same as the young.

Leanne Deng

4/27/2012 02:14:15 pm

"I'm sick of hiding. Living on the run isn't living. I might as well be dead." -Scott Parnell. (from Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick)

Say: Scott thinks that hiding is too boring for him and that he can't live like that forever. He decided to come out of hiding and have fun.

Mean: Scott wants to not care about anything and just come out and live a normal life. He would rather die than hide.

Matter: Scott might be caught if he comes out of hiding. He risked being captured by his enemy in the story.

Stephanie Kuo, Period 6

4/27/2012 02:31:52 pm

There are times when some people don't want to run away from your problems anymore because it is tiring, and they just want to end them because they're to painful to keep within your life.

Leanne Deng

4/27/2012 02:37:46 pm

Forgot my period. Period 4

Peter K, Period 6

4/27/2012 04:21:02 pm

When i read this post, I was reminded of a memory where I have run away from something and felt the same way. Hiding as a living is like the fear of living itself.

Stephanie Kuo, Period 6

4/27/2012 02:28:15 pm

Lisa Mangum, in The Forgotten Locket, wrote, "Frowning, I shook my head. When I pushed at the block in my mind, it pushed back. And it hurt. I didn't want to remember. The block wouldn't let me remember. All I knew was that there was a deep emptiness in me that had somehow been filled with an even deeper darkness." pg. 30

Say: Abby couldn't remember anything since Zo damaged her memories. Describing it like a block, trying stop her for remembering anything else. She couldn't even remember her name and couldn't remember the guy whom she'll be able to trust.

Mean: Zo has erased her memories with his music and left her there at the river bank. She wanted to remember what had happened but there was something interfering with her thoughts. It felt like some darkness covered up her memories.

Matter: There are times when you have to remember something but sometimes you think it's unnecessary to remember or you may think that it's too painful to remember. There maybe painful memories that you don't even want to think about, and some can be happy memories that you want to keep forever in your mind.

Shanni Chen, Period 6

4/27/2012 03:06:07 pm

"I know you have shared my first note. I ask you not to share the others. Please. I do not ask this for myself." -a note (from When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead)

Say: The person writing this note does not want anyone to know about it except her. It is not for the person who wrote the note but for someone else.

Mean:it means that whatever the person is plotting he wants it a secret. But he is not doing it for himself.

Matter: Miranda, the girl who received the note, might not do what she was told to do.

Michael Y, Period 6

4/27/2012 03:29:10 pm

In "It's like this, cat" Emily Neville writes "I guess she does sound a little looney, but it's just because she does things her own way, and she doesn't give a hoot what people think" (Pg.3)

Say:
This sentence says that this person does not concern herself with the opinions of other people.

Mean:
She doesn't care what people think of her. She would rather do whatever she wants, as it doesn't bother anyone, and she enjoys
making her decision whether it be fashion, or lifestyle.

Matter:
A lot of people get happiness from the approval of their peers. This woman is able to be happy whether or not people's opinion of her is good or not. It's believed that we would all be happier of we stopped caring what people think, and just make decisions that seem the best to the maker of the decision.

Xian F. p.6

4/30/2012 12:55:18 pm

Your decision is always the best not others.

Peter K, Period 6

4/27/2012 04:18:01 pm

David Lubar, the author of THE CURSE OF THE CAMPFIRE WEENIES, wrote “John started with the clothes. He put the dry ones in the hamper. The world went away. The world came back. John started with the clothes. He put the dry ones in the hamper.”(pg. 145)

Say:
John cleaned his clothes as anyone would, but would repeat this continuously.

Mean:
There is something that is allowing his brain to reprocess directions transmitted from it and repeats motions.

Matter:
John may repeat these same steps forever and cannot change how his brain processes.

Xian F. Period 6

4/28/2012 02:54:31 am

"Scores only matter if they’re very good, no one pays much attention to the bad or mediocre ones" The Hunger Games"

Say: Only the best gets attention if you're not the best than you're not worthy to be notice.

Mean: If you want all the fame and glory you have to be number one. No more no less than number one.

Matter: The world is a high expectation place you will only notice if you did something amazing and not if you don't do anything at all.

Michael Ye

4/30/2012 08:39:57 am

Your post made me consider how colleges pick their students. I think to colleges, as you quotes, "Scores only matter if they’re very good, no one pays much attention to the bad or mediocre ones"

Matthew Mercado Period 5

4/28/2012 08:01:06 am

"Without question we're talking about the best reliever, in my opinion, in the history of baseball. This guy has become branded with the Yankee logo. People are going to remember this man for so long for what he's done." - New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman

Say: What Brian Cashman is saying is that Mariano Rivera is the best reliever if not the best closer in baseball as of right now and probably in the history of the game.Mariano Rivera has played his entire career with the Yankees from 1995 to 2012; 17 years for jst one team.

Mean:This mean the Yankees have one of the best closers in the game today.So if the Yankees need someone to lock up the win they call on Mariano Rivera to end the game. That's what he was hired to do and that's what his does best.

Matter: This matters because Mariano has brought nothing but success over for the Yankees. He has been with the Yankees for 17 years and in that span he led the team to 5 World Series winning seasons 7 pennants and 600 saves for the Yankees. His success is also the Yankees success. That why Mariano Rivera is and always will be one of the greatest relievers in baseball history

Grace L., Period 5

4/28/2012 08:12:07 am

John Green, in LOOKING FOR ALASKA, writes "The Colonel ran ahead of me, gleeful at his ejection, and I jogged after him, trailing in his wake. I wanted to be one of those people who have streaks to maintain, who scorch the ground with their intensity. But for now, at least I knew such people, and they needed me, just like comets need tails" (2005, p. 49).

Say: Miles is running after the Colonel after he's been thrown out of his thirty-seventh basketball game. The Colonel does this because he has a streak to maintain and Miles wants to be one of those people with streaks because they're intense and passionate about life. But he'll just stay in the background because he's content with knowing people who are intense.

Mean: Miles Halter wants to be one of those people who have found a definite purpose in life. He wants to be one of those people who have found a passion and becomes known for it. He hasn't really found a passion in his life yet, but he knows that one day he will. But in the meantime, he will gladly follow his friends that "scorch the ground with their intensity" because he needs them and they need him back.

Matters: In the grand scheme of things, Miles is at first content with being in the background, but being friends with such passionate people, he grows and comes out of his shell. He finds his passion and he understands that it was the influence from his friends that helped him become the guy that he is.

Cameron W. Per 1

4/28/2012 03:14:40 pm

"He made me look weak!" - Hunger Games pg 135

Say: Katniss was weak.

Mean: Katniss was embarrassed by her competitor.

Matter: You should never let anymore make you feel weak. Don't ever let someone else dominate or embarrass you. I've had lot of experience of people trying to dominate me when playing basketball. My opponent is always bigger and stronger then me but I will never let him embarrass or dominate me. If he does, then I'll give him everything I have. If I gave it my all and he's still better, then props to him.

Wenjin Yu

4/30/2012 11:08:05 am

True. Who cares if they are albino or black. When playing basketball on the court, size and colour don't matter. As long as you have skills, you can dominate them.

Wenjin Yu => Period 1

4/30/2012 11:08:32 am

Kristen W., period 5

4/29/2012 07:05:34 am

“I almost never slept deeply anymore--as soon as she said my name, I always sat up immediately, no matter how tired I was.”
― Cynthia Kadohata, "Kira-Kira"

SAY: Because her older sister, Lynn, was dying of cancer and could not care for herself, Katie was always ready to serve her sister's needs.

MEAN: You can tell that there was a lot of love between the two sisters because Katie was willing to sacrifice the majority of her days to care for Lynn and make sure she was comfortable at all times. Katie didn't have to do this, but she chose to because she felt like it was her duty as her sister.

MATTER: This quote expresses how loving, caring, and unselfish Katie was towards her sister. In order to try to save Lynn, she had to give up a lot of her free time and money. Katie loved her sister very much and did everything she could to not lose her, even if it meant not getting to live her life as a kid.

Kristine T.

4/30/2012 03:01:04 pm

I have a younger sibling so I know how it feels to take care of them and provide them with everything they need. I have a lot of responsibility towards my younger sibling. Everything I do and everything I buy, I always think of him so with this I can really relate to this quote.

Vincent D, per. 2

5/1/2012 03:36:53 am

I also have a younger sister and I know the feeling of responsibility.

Billy Giang period 2

5/6/2012 11:57:26 am

Having a younger sibling places a large responsibility on the older sibling. What you would do for your sibling, your sibling should do for you. I have a younger sister that i care for, and i know she will be there if i need her.

Jerry J. Period 2

4/29/2012 08:29:08 am

"She smiled at me , i felt so embarrassed a smile should mean so much" - Monster by Walter Dean Myers page 137

Say: Steve has been in jail and has not seen a smile in a long time.

Mean: Jail has been tough and depressing you hardly see a happy person. So when his attorney smiled at him it meant a lot.

Matter: Steve probably needed a smile to live on since he was in jail and feeling bad all the time.

Ann Y, Period 1

4/30/2012 09:43:23 am

A smile can brighten up a person's day. If people continues to smile at Steve, Steve might start to smile too and won't feel so bad all the time.

Yuanyuan H. Period 5

4/29/2012 11:43:54 am

“Anyone who thinks small towns are friendlier than big cities lives in a big city.”
― A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck

Say: People who that believes small towns don't have as many problem as they do, probably lives in a big city.

Mean: This quote means that small towns also have the same problems as big cities do.

Matter: When people live in a big city and complain about how complicated their life is and believes that if their lives wouldn't be so complicated if they were living in a small town. However, just because a big city is larger than a small town, it doesn't always mean that the small towns don't have as many problems as big cities do.

Linda On Period 1

4/29/2012 12:34:06 pm

"I learned how to express myself that was all. And, for whatever reason, identifying the root cause of my problem-like fear of abandonment or something- didn't change a goddamn thing. I could see quiet clearly why I acted a certain way, but that wouldn't make me any different." (Tweak, Nic Sheff)

Say: In this excerpt, Nic is describing the effects of therapy, rather the non-effects of therapy. He describes how even though he knows what his problems are and how to express the, there really isn't an answer for the way he acts. It's just who he chooses to be.

Mean: Either Nic is just too crazy to realize that he has psychological issues, or he really does know what his problem is and just doesn't choose to change. Now that Nic is a self proclaimed writer he is now sober, I think that he has the credibility to say that he decided to do drugs because he wanted to and even though he knew the answers to his problems, he just didn't care.

Matter: This makes me wonder why people are the way they are. Is it nature? Is it nurture? This also makes me realize how extreamly unique human beings are and how incredibly amazing it is to truly understand someone.

Michelle L. Period 2

4/29/2012 02:36:52 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.

Danny Ngo

4/30/2012 03:08:36 am

I love how you analyze the trial in real life scenarios. It goes to show how our trials aren't always fair and work the way we want it to.

Jacelyn Kong Per 6

4/29/2012 02:56:32 pm

Hunger Games

"I wish we could show the Gamemakers who we are and that they don't own me."

Say: This tells me how Peeta didn't want to be under the Gamemakers control. That he knew better.

Mean: It means a lot in how Peeta could think. He found that he could show the Gamemakers something different. That they didn't control the game.

Matter: Take that and put it in real life. In some situations, you have to find the will and heart to rebel against others.

Eric L. p1

4/29/2012 11:55:40 pm

“This affliction--hope--is so cruel and stubborn, I believe it will kill me” Sold by Patricia McCormick, p. 186

This is the sentenced uttered by Lackshmi, the young girl who's life is torn apart after being sold into female trafficking in the crowded cities of India. The quote describes the desperation she feels that she can someday return home, but also the acceptance that returning home will probably never be an option.

This quote is significant to the book because it captures the essence of the story into one sentence. It shows that the blistering reality of the situation is inescapable and a living nightmare. Lackshmi knows her hope of leaving the brothel is a pointless one because the longer she stays there, the longer she'll be imprisoned there.

Maria C, period 1

4/30/2012 08:10:14 am

Dave Pelzer, in THE LOST BOY, wrote, "I don’t understand why I’m not allowed to see or talk to her or the boys. What did I do? I just want to know why things happened like they did. I don’t want to turn into the kind of person she is now. The psychiatrist says I should hate my mom. You tell me what I’m supposed to do." (1997, p.102).

Say:

This says that David, although he is relieved to be out of his mothers hands, is confused about why it is so important for him to keep a safe distance from his mother. His first psychiatrist encourages him to hate his mother for the abuse she has forced upon him. David doesn’t understand why he is not allowed to see his old family and he begins to feel as though he is being disrespectful by not speaking to his mother and brothers.

Mean:

This means that the advice and rules from David’s doctor and foster mom are becoming questionable. Although his foster mom is right to keep David at a safe distance from his mother, the psychiatrist is extremely erroneous. Telling David to hate his mother is not influencing him at all to understand his mother’s mental situation so he can forgive and forget. Displeased with his doctor’s advice, David has trouble figuring out what the right thing to do is. He does not like the idea of losing a chance of a new beginning with his mother. He feels that since he is in foster care, his mother can no longer hurt him. His doctor wishes for him to despise his mother, but in doing so, David believes that he would just be turning into a mean person like his mother.

Matter:

This matters because throughout David’s situation, he is influenced by the new people around him and it is not the best idea for him to be surrounded by people like his psychiatrist, who are wrongfully counseling David to hate his mother. He longs for her love and respect, and yet he is being pulled in an opposite direction. This causes him to question the new authority around him and do things that he thinks are right. This contributes to the choices that David makes that he thinks are right, but are actually wrong, such as stealing. All of the confusion with the relationship between David and his mother is creating an awkward environment for David. However, with all the support from his foster mom, David manages to cope with the different opinions about how he should feel about his mother and he holds just enough trust in his foster mom to make it through and live and learn.

Leon H. period 1

4/30/2012 09:52:46 am

"Peter, you're twelve years old. I'm ten. They have a word for people our age. They call us children and treat us like mice." (Ender's Game, P.127)

Say: The world is separated by age. Humans under the age of 18 are considered children and anyone above is considered an adult.

Mean: Our society won't take children seriously because of their age. We don't give them complete freedom and force them to do what we tell them to.

Matter: Ironically, children, under the age of 16, are considered adults when they commit a serious crime. Adults suddenly see children differently and give them some freedom. This is useless because the freedom given to these children are immediately taken away because they committed a crime.

Maggie Sin Period 2

4/30/2012 03:36:44 pm

This goes back to the whole debate about whether juveniles should be tried as an adult or not for the same crime. Age is a matter of estimated maturity through intervals in time, and development - physical and cognitive, are at its highest rates.

Matthew L P5

5/4/2012 04:53:22 am

Some people that are over 18 may still be considered as children, Due to the way they act or react to things.

David Van Period 5

5/6/2012 11:51:24 pm

Minors under 18 often regard themselves as adult. However, they do not have the proper responsibilities of an adult or know how to control themselves. Life is the way it is, deal with it.

Amy Wen Period 2

5/14/2012 06:15:50 am

It is unfair how society treat kids like children until they reach a certain age. However, it is unreasonable how the government would treat kids like adults when they commit a huge crime. Age should not matter because a small amount of young people don't know any better and should be taught what is right from wrong.

Ann Y, Period 1

4/30/2012 10:21:16 am

The Help By: Kathryn Stocklett
"...It's something about that word truth. I've been trying to tell white women the truth about working for them since I was fourteen years old." (p.151)

Say:
Minny has always wanted to tell white women the truth about working for them. However, she cannot speak up because if she does, she will become jobless. She has kids and a husband to care for. Miss Skeeter, a white women, wants to write about the Help and know how they feel about the white women they work for. Miss Skeeter is asking Aibileen and Minny to help her.

Mean:
This means that if Minny decides to help Miss Skeeter, she will be able to say what she always wanted to say about white women. Minny might become jobless, but she might have ended up changing the life of the Help. White women will show more respect to the Help.

Matter:
This matters because white women never showed respect to the Help. If Minny and Aibileen agree to help Miss Skeeter, their life will change. This is the only chance for them to speak up for their own opinions. The Help will get more freedom than they had before.

Wenjin Yu period 1

4/30/2012 11:41:33 am

"The Hunger Game" -Suzanne Collins

Page 195 "We could do it, you know," Gale says quietly. "What?" I ask. "Leave the district. Run off. Live in the woods. You and I, we could make it," says Gale. I don't know how to respond. This idea is so preposterous.

Say: Gale likes Katniss, and he wants to escape with her by leaving everyone else behind. But Katniss can't do it, because she cares a lot about her family.

Mean: Gale and katniss could form a great family. Both of them are strong mentally and physically. They will not starve and be in danger.

Matter: Even two people like each other, there are also some factor that can they can be separate. Like the example above, I think Katniss has a little feeling on Gale, and she wants to leave too. But she doesn't want to leave Prim and her mother alone at home, because they will starve to death.

Vincent D, Period 2

4/30/2012 12:54:55 pm

"The Help" - Kathryn Stockett

"Don't waste your time on obvious things. Write about what disturbs you; particularly if it seems to bother no one else." pg. 83

Say: You shouldn't waste time stating the obvious. Think about another aspect that no one else seems to be bothered by, but it affects you in some way.

Mean: Skeeter takes Elaine Stein's advice extremely seriously and hits on a taboo topic – the experiences of a black women who works for white families in town, in their own words.

Matter: Following this advice is good to writers because it brings out your passion and enthusiasm, which will shine through in your writing. The reader will truly feel and connect to your message.

amanda dang

4/30/2012 12:55:55 pm

"...and pretend to have some semblance of control. But control was something i'd lost a long time ago."

say: Nic says this because he has lost control of himself because of the drugs. He's told to pretend he has control but he lost it because of all his past experiences.

mean: This means that drugs has taken over Nic's life and that he doesn't know what to do.

matter: This matters because Nic needs to shape up his life and quit drugs. The drugs do nothing for him but control his life and take him into wrong directions.

amanda dang period 1

4/30/2012 12:57:07 pm

Tweak by Nic Sheff
"...and pretend to have some semblance of control. But control was something i'd lost a long time ago."

say: Nic says this because he has lost control of himself because of the drugs. He's told to pretend he has control but he lost it because of all his past experiences.

mean: This means that drugs has taken over Nic's life and that he doesn't know what to do.

matter: This matters because Nic needs to shape up his life and quit drugs. The drugs do nothing for him but control his life and take him into wrong directions.

Jason K

5/1/2012 02:22:49 am

HI Amanda! After reading your statement, I am more educated in the topic relating drugs. I personally belive that drugs is a disgrace to our society and a group narcotics that should have never been abused. Drugs can take away simple things like money, to priceless objects like the users like and friends.

Daniela H, period 2

4/30/2012 03:02:22 pm

Pelzer, David J - A Child Called It
" Dave goes to his father and shows him tells him "mother stabbed me" but his father doesn't even see how bad his wound was he only said "go and do your chores before your mother comes and sees you talk to me" Dave hates his father even more as he wasn't bothered to even look at him. "

Say: At this point Dave's father is trying to ignore him to prevent a fight with the mother.

Mean: Dave loses all hope of his dad ever rescuing him and taking him away like he promised. But even more he feels betrayed his own father whom he felt safe with , would no longer acknowledge Dave in the most need of his time.

Matter: This matters becuase everyone can get help in the worst situations. At this point Dave was injured in the stomach due to an accidental knife slip by his mother. Its sad to think a little boy has to go through this alone and is terrified to speak up for help. Everyone has a voice to be heard.

Kristine T.

4/30/2012 03:09:43 pm

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 she is three different race. This is the coolest thing because she is a mixed child and she is different.

Mean: This quote means that she accepts who she is. She doesn't really have an issue about her race in this book. Many people do not really look down upon her and she is a happy child except for the fact that she has to deal with sex and drugs.

Matter: It matter because many people tend to look at a person's race and judge them from there. Many people are not racists anymore, but in some places people are still considered to judge a person from their race and that is a really poor judgement.

Jimmy A, Period 2

4/30/2012 03:13:11 pm

In the book Monster, Mrs. Harmon said "What do you mean don't worry about it, when you're handcuffing my son? What do you mean don't worry about it? I'm coming with you! You're not just matching my son off like he's some kind of criminal."

Say: Every parent care about their kids. Even their kids might be naughty. That's the natural love of mother.

Mean: We should have good behavior, good attitude. Then our parent won't worry about us and have peace in their life.

Matter: Love is in relative, not one but more then one. As my mother loves me, i loves her. When you take care of me, i take care of you too. Spreading love to others, receive more love to yourself.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will shown mercy." Matthew 5:7

Derrick D. Per.2

4/30/2012 11:48:58 pm

Every parents does love their own child, whether, they're good or bad. Through nature parents knows what is right for their children since they have experience it first hand. Love is what brings one together.

Maggie Sin Period 2

4/30/2012 03:33:19 pm

Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It"
“It is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on to a brighter world.”
Say: This quote is about overcoming the past
Mean: This quote shows the purpose and the benefit of overcoming the past. It’s hard because we are what we made ourselves to be – the combined effort and experiences in our life. Is it through hasty acceptance or through weighty reflection that we derive freedom from our past? If the past is just the past, then how long must an event consume our mind while biting away our morale? We grow scars from when people hurt us, and really, no one wants to die with scars. We tend to avoid whatever that caused us grief in the past. This is just how our human brain works, but it isn’t healthy to and it is disintegrating our confidence and potential to live a happy lifestyle.
Matter: This quote matters to the entire story because it gives hope to those that still dwell in the past. How long must the affliction linger? The answer is completely in the person’s hands.

Derrick D. Period 2

4/30/2012 11:20:44 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?

We all fall down by Nic Sheff

Say: This quote is generalizing that individual doesn't know themselves, whether, it's a good thing or a bad thing.

Mean: The meaning of the text gave a image that some people want to be something rather to be left alone. People wants to have a sense of belonging in society.

Matter: You can't be someone that you want to be. In life only you can make the choices, whether, it's a good choice, or bad.

Jason K

5/1/2012 02:17:32 am

Dave Pelzer, A Child Called "It".

Say: "You are a nobody! An It! You are nonexisant!"

Mean: This means that the mother does not care about her son what so ever. The mother does not even have the respect to his own child by his name.

Matter: This matter because this could really be going on in the world. People who abuse their child makes the victim and the convict life horrible. Children who are usually abused often feel like no one cares about them in the world. They feel like they do not exist. Child abuse is horrible and one day must be stopped.

Brandon H. Per 1

5/1/2012 09:29:44 am

"Ender's Game"- By Orson Scott Card

“If you try and lose then it isn't your fault. But if you don't try and we lose, then it's all your fault.” (pg. 241)

Say: if you had gave it your all then losing does not matter.

Mean: Knowing that you had gave everything you've got is worth more than losing.

Matter: It matters to try because if you don't try you won't know if you would have succeeded in what you were trying to do or not. If you just gave up right off the bat, then the possibility of accomplishing what you were going to try is basically thrown out.

Christina W., Period 1

5/2/2012 01:21:41 pm

In the book TWEAK, Nic Sheff quotes, "So at work each day I ask god to be with me as I fold the towels, or answer the phones, or even just talk with the girls."

Say: This quote is saying that Nic is very dependent on God and faith because he does not want to relapse and go back to doing drugs. He devotes his attention to working. His full faith in God shows how hard he is trying to get his life back on the right track.

Mean: From this quote, we can tell that Nic is very determined to stay sober. He devotes his attention into working so that he would not have time to think about going back to drugs. This also shows that he is very insecure about himself and that he is unsure if he can stay to this drug-free lifestyle.

Matter: This quote matters a lot because it could be applied to the mentality of other drug addicts who are trying to be sober. When they have tried and lost everything in attempts to stay sober, they will turn to God. They need the help of God in order for them to stay clean and sober because they have lost trust in themselves. This shows how powerful faith can be.

Pauline M. Period 1

5/4/2012 12:36:26 am

Nic relies on the power of fate and it seems that what is keeping him sober is hope and God. It shows how strong Nic has become.

David Lara Per.1

5/4/2012 12:21:45 am

The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer
“You have to understand that in a person's life there are a few precious moments in which decisions, choices that you make now, will affect you for the rest of your life.”

Say: This quote was when the little boy Dave was talking to his social worker about his mom. Dave was telling his social worker that his mom never beat him or hurt him, that he beat himself up for attention. Thats when the social worker told him that whatever decisions he makes will affect the rest of his life.

Mean: What the social worker is trying to explain to Dave is by sugar coding what his mother has done to him, Dave could end up back to his mother which will not end well for Dave.

Matter: This quote made me think of all the decisions I made in the past that have affected me personally and permanently.

Gary H., Per. 1

5/4/2012 12:22:04 am

"TWEAK" by: Nic Sheff
Pg. 81

"The sun is falling lower in the sky, but it's still clear and hot. It's almost six o'clock. There's a feeling, like, well, like fate is on my side. Any doubts are blotted out by drugs and the music in Lauren's car and blah, blah, blah. I've got the windows down and a cigarette in my mouth. I cry at how good my life is---or at least, that's what I think at the time."

My interpretation of this quote is that his life is only true bliss when he's on drugs. Because with drugs, everything bad just seems to fade away. Why does this quote matter to the story? It matters because it just reveals how Nic is. How the only way out is to consume even more drugs and that it's his only getaway. He may just be ignorant and doesn't want to know the truth, but it's not doing him any good.

Anthony Booth

5/4/2012 01:01:41 am

Your post made me remember when I read this book and how it's relative to people I know including myself. Not that we're all addicted to drugs, but the mindset of Nick. Thinking youre in bliss but then questioning yourself if its "normal" for things to be that way, just for it to be "normal."

Juan H Period 1

5/4/2012 12:27:58 am

“This affliction--hope--is so cruel and stubborn, I believe it will kill me” Sold by Patricia McCormick, p. 186

This sentence is said by Lakshmi, a 12 year old girl who was sent to a city to sell her body. She lives in a house that has many other women doing the same thing she did. She said this line because she didnt want to do this job anymore. From the beginning of her journey she felt that this was a weird job, and now after going through a couple of guys she realized that it was a very dirty job.

This line is significant to the story because it says the whole story in this one line. It shows that she is doing a job she doesn't want to do and wants to get out.

Christopher Chinn, Period 6

5/6/2012 01:32:09 pm

I wonder why she decided to do the job even though she thought it was horrible, that stinks that she has to do that job by force now and can't quit.

Davis Wang Per.1

5/4/2012 12:29:29 am

"Ender's Game" - Drson Scott Card

"So my parents love me and don't love me"

Say: It's trying to tell us that they cant decide on weather their parents love them or not. But its trying to say that they love them when they don't do anything wrong and they don't love them when they do something wrong.

Mean: It means that how their parents love and don't love them. They see the changes that happen in between the changes that are happening . So they can't decide on weather they love them or not.

Matter: It matters because they cant help but think that their parents don't really love them and only love them sometimes. They want to know that their parents only love them and don't hate them at all.

Pauline M. Period 1

5/4/2012 12:31:52 am

In the book Tweak, by Nic Sheff quotes, " We'll see him around sometime. Why waste our energy looking for him. That's like giving him power and shit." ( p.102, 2011 )

Say : This quote by Nic shows that Nic saids that going after that person gives them the power, and why waste their energy. If they go after him It would only seem that his actions have impacted their lives.

Mean : From this quote, we could tell that Nic play the bigger person, and doesn't want insignificant people to have an influence in his life. This shows how he is mature.

Matter : I believe this matters because Nic can be a role model to youths ,and shows us how we can be the bigger person. Also that your nemeses actions or words have no burden upon us.

Andrew Sandoval Per.1

5/4/2012 12:31:57 am

"Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card

"Ender's isolation was over." P.53

Say: This quote is saying that Ender Wiggin wasn't alone in his group at miliatry camp. He had made friends by fighting back against the kid who turned everyone against him. Ender was always alone and always got picked on. It wasn't until recently that he started retaliating and making a name for himself.

Mean: This means that Ender is not alone. He has friends that are willing to defend him if he gets confronted by his bully. His bully, Bernard, started picking on him as soon as they got on the plane to get to military camp. Alai, whos is Bernard's bestfriend, Befriended Ender and ended most of the bullying.

Matter: This matters alot to Ender because he does not know how it is to have friends. He's never had a bestfriend and now he does. Things are starting to change for Ender and it is for the better.

Anthony Booth

5/4/2012 12:56:31 am

"If You Loved Me" by Marilyn Reynolds

"I'll take care of everything. Condoms, foam. You know I wont hurt you. Id never do anything to hurt you. Please. I love you so much. I need you so much." P. 46

Say: This quote is showing how Tyler is trying to have Lauren feel comfortable with having sex. Making her feel comfortable by the tone in his voice. not completely going against Laurens self made promise she made as a kid, he asked her to think things over, that shes not a kid anymore. Persuasion plays a small role, aiming to get whats ultimately wanted.

Mean: This means that Lauren has to make a decision. To commit to her past promise or change the way of things because of her love for Tyler. Thinking over the truth he spoke, about her not being a kid anymore would have her think about changing her mind.

Matter: This matters because it could evolve into more things. It could be the first step into actual love, depending on Tyler and how he reacts to things after (if Lauren goes through with it.) It could go two ways, for better or worse. I think thats why it matters.

Ryan Kan, Period 1

5/4/2012 04:19:06 am

The Lost Boy, by Dave Pelzer
"I don’t understand why I’m not allowed to see or talk to her or the boys. What did I do? I just want to know why things happened like they did."

Say: David has got to a point where he thinks it was all his fault for being abused by his mother. His mother has brainwashed him that he thinks he is in trouble at all time. This sets himself a really low self-esteem.

Mean: This means that David really loves and misses his real family although he was having fun in his foster home. He just couldn't let go of his own family. Yet, his mother has controlled not only his life before, but also his mind.

Matter: David needs a lot of help from other adults. His mental problem is very severe. He is scared of his mother yet very obedient to her. He believes whatever she told her. Also, the psychiatrist he has right now not only doesn't help, but he was making things worse, and making David feels even worse than before.

Luz Virrey, Period 5

5/4/2012 05:14:14 am

I find it terrible the way his mother is mistreating her son and I believe that the psychiatrist should either give better advice or just leave him alone.

Matthew L P5

5/4/2012 05:02:36 am

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

Say: There's nothing wrong with giving something up to learn something.

Mean: Sometimes it's worth giving something up for knowlage.

Matter: Sometimes just to gain intellegence you have to sacrifice.

Luz Virrey, Period.5

5/4/2012 05:10:17 am

Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli wrote, "From the moment Mr.Milgrom said,"he is now," my identity as a Gypsy vanished."

Say:Misha is proud to have become a member of the milgrom family. Misha was soo happy that he changed his last name from Pilsudski to Milgrom.

Mean:This means that Misha is proud to be known as a Milgrom, even though it means he would be constantly be called a filthy Jew. He is proud to finally have a family and to say he had someone to love him.

Matter:This quote matters because Misha is now a regular boy who has been accepted to a new family. Now that he has something to live for he is not letting it go.

Kellie B. Period 4

5/4/2012 02:54:37 pm

Justin Bieber First Step 2 Forever: My Story by Justin Bieber
"Nothing great ever came that easy." (pg. 126)
I think that this quote is so true. It states that people that want good things to come to them have to work hard for it. Amazing things aren't given to people just because they want it to happen. To me, I think that it means if you want something, work hard for it. If your not willing to work hard for it, its not worth having anyways. People are used to just wishing for great things to happen without trying to do anything to achieve it. This is important to the story because Justin is getting discouraged. He thinks that no one is going to get him a record deal. Its important because it keeps him going and keeps him from not giving up.

Halie C, period 4

5/7/2012 02:44:21 am

This quote is important to me because it tells me that you can't be successful if you aren't willing to try and take chances. You have to work at it to be great.

Jennifer Ung, per.6

5/5/2012 02:53:02 pm

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.”- Henry Ford
Say- This quote by Henry ford says quality is when people are honest about what they do, and what they put into their work.
Mean- When you’re making something give it your all, and as long as you giving it your all, it will all turn out good.
Matter-This matters because if you want your product to do well, all you can do is be truthful, and honest with your work.

Audrey Salguero Per.6

5/6/2012 05:33:11 am

Walter Dean Myers, in Malcolm X, wrote that "this constant threat to black America greatly affected how Malcolm reacted to his classmates." (Page 31)
Say: This is trying to say that a teenager can be affected by his or her environment and act different which can be a bad or good consequence to others.
Mean: This means that people act the way other kids act in their environment since they get convinced it is the "cool" or "right" way to act.
Matter: This phrase is very important since many kids can act badly and hurt other people especially since during his time, violence was very common in the streets of Brooklyn. This author describes the basics of peer pressure indirectly and shows how it can relate to ones life.

Ezra K. Period 6

5/6/2012 09:11:09 am

"After thirty, a body has a mind of its own." by Bette Midler

Say: It is saying the body has a mind of its own.

Mean: When your 30 your not able to do things you used to be able to do. When you try to do something sometimes your body will not let, because you are ageing.

Matter: This matters because he is telling us life is short and to enjoy it. Your body has a mind of its own at thirty, so you should enjoy your life everyday.

Christopher Chinn, Period 6

5/6/2012 09:32:24 am

Nobody Else Has to Know by Ingrid Tomey "You have your whole life ahead of you"- Webber's grandpa

Say:What webb's grandpa is trying to say is that you shouldn't worry about a small part of your life, because you still have the rest of your life left. If you mess up one thing in your life don't worry about just that one thing in your life, there are good things to come.

Mean: What this means is that since you're still young you better do the things you want to do before you get too old and are not able to do the things anymore.

Matter: This quote matters because this teaches to live your life, if something bad happens in your life but only something little you shouldn't let that affect your life, you should just move on with your life don't dwell on the past events and look forward to the future.

Richard Lai (Period 6)

5/7/2012 05:32:18 am

This quote reminds me of my mother telling me things like that.

Lauren C. Period 4

6/10/2012 04:21:00 pm

I really agree with your interpretation, Chris, but I also think Grandpa means that since he is young, he still has control over his life. I think that this matters in life because if you come across an obstacle in your life, you need to overcome it. And if you make a mistake in your life, you should take it as an opportunity to learn from it so the mistakes won't happen later in life.

Kristal y Period 6

5/6/2012 11:24:10 am

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch " You know, for a guy who only has a few months to live, you sure look good" - Police Officer.

Say: What the police officer is trying to say that, he seems to still be in a great mood even though he has only a bit of time left to live

Mean: It means that he didn't let time phase him, he's still normal, average, HAPPY.

Matter: This matters because its telling you not to let things bring you down, not even time.

Sally C. Period 6

5/6/2012 01:41:14 pm

The say part seems weird to me..because I think he looks awesome like he's handsome and not that he feels good because the officer can't feel what the guy is feeling.

Yusuf Bard Period 5

5/6/2012 12:14:13 pm

Say: Child Called it by Dave Pelzer “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.”

Mean: What Dave is trying to say is his child hood shouldnt be darkful, neglected, and abused it should be full of laughs playing with friends and spending time with your love ones. Dave even said in this quote that he was so depressed he even hated the sun.

Matter: This passage comes to show you that Dave was a depressed child coming up as a child and his childhood was a neglectful one. Being lonely hungry and abused all the time.

Joanna Van Period 6

5/6/2012 01:36:11 pm

Peeta Mellark, in The Hunger Games answers Caesar Peeta blushes beet red and stammers out. " Because... because... she came here with me.
Say: Peeta finally tells everyone on camera that the girl he likes came on this journey with him which is Katniss.
Mean: This means that there future in the Games will become different then they expected.
Matter: If Peeta didn't tell anyone then the Games could have been different then what they have expected.

Sally Chen Per 6

5/6/2012 01:38:53 pm

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Page 7
"It’s real bakery bread, not the flat, dense loaves we make from our grain rations. I take it in my hands, pull out the arrow, and hold the puncture in the crust to my nose, inhaling the fragrance that makes my mouth flood with saliva."

Say: The bread smells and tastes super good!

Mean: Katniss hasn't eaten bread in a long time and can't afford to eat precious bread.

Matter: For Katniss to eat bread is like comparing it to a homeless eating a meal because you get this amazing feeling when something rare happens.

Peter G P5

5/6/2012 02:10:04 pm

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

Say: It feels great to win but horrible to loose

Mean: Winning always feels great but when we loose in certain situations it sometimes feels horrible.

Matter: This matters in the Hunger Games because if you win you'll get fame and fortune, if die you'll lose either way.

Emila Vasquez period 5

5/6/2012 02:31:13 pm

Twilight by Stephenie Meyers
page 274
“And so the lion fell in love with the lamb..." he murmured.
I looked away, hiding my eyes as I thrilled to the word.
What a stupid lamb," I sighed.
What a sick, masochistic lion.”
Say: This quote is saying how the predator fell in love with its prey, resisting its natural instinct to kill.
Mean: This means that Edward has fallen in love with his prey making him the lion in this situation and making Bella the lamb.
Matter: This matters because it shows Bella that even though hes putting himself in pain every second he is with her he does it because of his undying love for her.

Daniel Lazarte Period.5

5/7/2012 01:17:27 am

SAY: JFK: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

MEAN: this means that people should also help thier country as well by doing there parts. They can make there country into a better place
MATTER: The matter for this famous quote is to show how grateful it is to be an American. The people have a lot of freedom and hope.

Dylan Urban (Period 4)

5/7/2012 02:00:22 am

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."

This quote to me means that we all have to work together and that if we talter and lose our freedom it is because we have no teamwork, there is no such thing as a one man team. A one man team cannot achieve as many things as a three or four man team. Once upon a time, not long ago I claimed to my parents that i don't need there help on fixing a machine in my garage, but ended up needing so much more help than I could think of. People believe that they are the tuff ones and can do anything.
The thing that Abe Lincoln is saying is that if the nations or people don't come together and help eachother, then nothing is going to be resolved.

Dylan Urban (Period 4)

5/7/2012 02:07:34 am

"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."

This quote was from Thomas Jeffreson, it means that nothing can change a mans mind from changing if they have the mental attitude to proceed in everything they do and keep going. If they have a negative attitude, they will deny everyones help and believe that they are independent and can do it on there own. Till today I want a 4.00 GPA and nothing can stop me from achieving this goal because I am working hard and nothing can stop me from doing so. I go home and start my homework immediatly, no games, no talking to friends. My family has a motto " Work first, play later."

Dylan Urban (Period 4)

5/7/2012 02:16:22 am

"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching."

This quote is from Thomas Jeffreson, it means that you don't want to do anything half-hardily meaning that you don't want to do half of a job and leave. The reason why you shouldn't do something like this is because you will have to go back and do it all over again. Till this day my family also lives by another saying "When you do the job, you do it right" This basically means that do the job until it looks perfect with no mistakes. This saying has been in my life since I wazs a young child.

Dylan Urban ( Period 4)

5/7/2012 02:23:03 am

"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government."

This quote is from Thomas Jeffreson, it means that in order to gain trust, you must inform the other person of who you are and how you act. These people will start to trust you after they know who you are and if you are reliable or not. My life story from this, dates all the way back to when I was young and was gaining friends, I expected them to like me and trust me just like that, but they didn't I later learned that people have to be eased in to being your friend and that if they don't trust you, them show them how you can be trusted.

Dylan Urban (Period 4)

5/7/2012 02:27:41 am

"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."

This quote is also from Thomas Jeffreson, it means that in order to gain knowledge you must be honest and give knowledge to others, for example if a teacher asks you if you need help on a certain problem on the homework or something, you must tell them the truth and say yes I have a question. If you do not tell them, they will not be able to help you. My story from this is basically the same thing as the quote, I was in my math class and my teacher asked me if I needed hjelp, i said yes and I later learned that I wouldn't have revieved that knowledge they gave me if I haven't asked.

Dylan Urban (Period 4)

5/7/2012 02:37:55 am

"It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good."

This quote is from Thomas Jeffreson, it means that you must ease in on someone for them to get rid of there old bad habits. Lets give an example, smoking cigarettes is a bad thing and many people are addicted to it, if you try and stop smoking immediatly it is extremely painfull. So you have to ease into slowing down cigarette use. My story is the same thing, I tried so hard to have my grandmother stop smoking, but she just wont stop, so we sat down and talked. We set up a plan that decreased her smoking habits down to one a day. How did we do this? we decreased one cigarette a week.

Richard Lai (Period 6)

5/7/2012 05:24:30 am

"I think we’ll make this whole situation a lot simpler by agreeing not to lie to each other. President Snow."
This quote is from "Catching Fire"

Say:
This quote says that a situation would be a lot easier if they didn't lie to each other.

Mean:
This means that things would be easier if people didn't to each other.

Matter:
This matters in the world because there wouldn't be as much fighting in the world if people just didn't lie.

Rose Yun per.6

5/7/2012 01:04:19 pm

"I didn't want to leave him. What am i thinking, this is all because of the Imprint."

Say:Stevie Rae has to leave Rephaim and go back to the House of Night. She can't bring the raven mocker because he is the main target for the vampires.

Mean: Stevie Rae has to leave but doesn't want to. She has a special feeling for him, but just thinks that it's weird and blames it on the Imprint that the two is sharing.

Matter: This is an example of some sort of love. Stevie Rae however doesn't know it and blames the feelings on the Imprint. She had Dallas which made the situation worse. When they are about to part, there is a feeling in Stevie Rae that doesn't want to leave Rephaim in the warehouse.

Carmen M, Period 6

5/7/2012 01:39:08 pm

This quote is from "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins on page 388.

"What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses." - Katniss Everdeen

Say:
This quote is saying that a positive, happy figure is needed in a person's (Katniss') life.

Mean:
The quote is implying that we all need something to bring joy and happiness to our lives. Everyone needs some sort of promise of a bright future after an unfortunate time in their lives.

Matter:
This matter because no matter how "tough" a person you are, you need that little flicker of hope to keep you going. A promise that life can go on encourages people to keep trying, no matter how difficult the task may be at hand. By any seemingly unbearable circumstance, that light is needed to ensure a bright future ahead.

Erik M, Period 1

5/9/2012 12:21:46 am

“If you look hard enough, chaos turns into order the way letters turn into words.”
― Patricia McCormick, Sold

Say: that a even though things are going bad eventually it will play out well.

Mean: nothing lasts forever. Things change. The hard things in life only benifit you in the future by making you stronger. Everything happens for a reason you just have to look at the big picture.

Matter: this matters because without this belief, theirs no reason to have hope for good in the future.

Zachary Chen, Period

5/14/2012 03:10:42 am

Your quote is pretty interesting, however, I have to disagree with you. As you can see, you say that there is no reason to have hope for good in the future. However, hope is one thing that enhance human surivival. Without, we would be lazy and refuse to do anything since nothing matters. If we lose hope, we would lose the chance to pass on our genes to the next generations. Therefore, by keep having hope for the future, we can enhance the surivival of the human race. Therefore, I disagree with you.

Billy Giang

5/14/2012 03:22:21 am

"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. "

Say - It says that people who are willing to waste time do not know the value of life

Mean - It means that we should not waste our time because our time is valuable and limited.

Matter - We must make every second of our life count. We have to pursue happiness and serenity.

Zachary Chen, Period 2

5/14/2012 03:23:53 am

1. "Life can be a challenge. Life can seem impossible. It is never easy when there is so much on the line." -Hermain Cain

2. It means that we have to face our hardships in because we have a lot of things on the line such as our life, morality, and our courage. It means life is always hard and rough because it is never easy to accomplish the things that we want.

3. This quote matters because it inspires me to run for the president of the United States of America. If Herman Cain, who came from a world of segegrated water foundations, could run for president, I believe that I am capable of doing that as well. This quote reminds us that even though life can be rough, we should do everything to overcome those hardships because everything is on the line.

Amy Wen, Period 2

5/14/2012 06:27:34 am

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the thing that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowline, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
- Mark Twain (p.45, Start Something that Matters)

Say:
Regretting what you did not do is not an excuse because if a person never takes chances in life, they would never have a full life.

Mean:
This quote from Mark Twain matters because there are many things in my life i wish i had done instead of holding myself back.

Matter: Life is not about holding back, it is about taking chances and live life carefree.

Ellen P. Period 2

5/14/2012 03:20:05 pm

Say: "I gobble down the food so fast I can hardly taste it. I finish the tray in record time."

Mean: That he barely has anything to eat, and if he does he only has a few minutes to finish it or else his mom would throw it away.

Matter: It matters because it is so sad how his own mother abuses him. She would make him eat poop from the baby's diaper. Or make throw away food or give it to the dogs rahter than her own son.

Alyssa Benipayo, Period 2

5/14/2012 03:30:51 pm

"We All Fall Down" - Nic Sheff

“...I have this sick compulsion to play this stupid game humans always play when they’re hanging out together - this game where one person tells a story abut how great he is, and then the next person somehow finds a connected story that tells how equally great, or greater, she is. The game goes on and on like that… And as much as I try to be like everyone else, I always end up leaving feeling hollowed out, ****ing gutted… like I must be some entirely different species from the rest of humanity (Tumblr since I don't have the book with me).”

Nic, first of all, was a drug addict striving for recovering through detox. After reading this quote, I somewhat understand the meaning of his quote, and at the same time felt connected in a way with his point of view. In my perspective, I think that Nic is implying that when he hangs out with a friend, and the friend would tell a great story about his/her achievement in life, which may influence Nic into becoming like his friend. On the side note, he feels left out after trying, thinking that he's different from everyone else in the world. If this is the right point, then I would say that I think everyone, including me, has a friend or at least, met someone, who we felt influenced to strive as much as him/her, but along the way, we come to a thought where we're different from what we think we could do, like Nic. Unless it would be because he's not aware that there are people around the world who are like Nic.

Alex L. Period 1

5/15/2012 01:11:24 am

"Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds ever be in your favor".

-Effie Trinket, The Hunger Games

Say: Effie Trinket announces this everytime they pick two tributes for the annual Hunger Games
Mean:
With the announcement of each Hunger Game, Effie Trinket makes this ironic statement which is her way of saying good luck to the competitors. Only one will make it back from a possible 24 tributes. In order to win this event, you better hope that all the odds are in your favor.

Matter:
It is quite ironic that she makes a statement like this; first off, she says it with a smile meaning she may not care for the many children who are about to be sacrified in front of an entire nation. It is difficult to understand how someone can stand by and make such a subtle understatement about the events that are about to occur.

Nelson K.

5/16/2012 07:02:16 am

"My name is Katniss Everdeen. I am seventeen years old. My
home is District 12. I was in the Hunger Games. I escaped. The
Capitol hates me. Peeta was taken prisoner. He is thought to be
dead. Most likely he is dead. It is probably best if he is dead. . . ."
-Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Say: Katniss is repeating this phrase to herself in her mind. Katniss went through the Hunger Games and she escaped the arena.

Mean: This means that she is in a safe area where she is slowly recovering.

Matter: She says this phrase so that she will calm down and not have a mental break-down.

Nelson K. Period 5

5/16/2012 07:05:40 am

My Period is 5.

VIVIANA R. PERIOD 2

5/17/2012 04:04:40 am

SHUT UP! BY MARILYN REYNOLDS
'Mario ?'
'yeah?'
"dont work late tomorrow night"
say: eddie it tring to make his brother stay and not go to work late.
mean:this quote it like a warning to mario that something was going on with eddie.
matter :this quote is important because it forshadows that something is goiing to happen tommoror

Mixim C Period 2

5/18/2012 03:13:08 am

'Mario ?'
'yeah?'
"dont work late tomorrow night"

Say: It is saying that marios brother is telling mario not to work late because eddie is scared of delton. So eddie wants his brother to be there so delton wont touch him and he will leave eddie alone.

Mean: This quote is coming from eddie because eddie has something going on in his life that mario doesnt know about.

Matter: I think that mario should have been in eddies life more because if mario was home more delton wouldnt have done all those things to eddie and eddie will feel more comfortable opening up to mario then let delton comtinue his ways

Emmelynn G., Period 2

6/1/2012 02:11:10 am

In "If You Loved Me," Marilyn Reynolds says, "I only had sex with once, and with a clean guy,too. At least i thought he was a clean guy."

Say: The author is saying that Lauren had sex with a boy who claimed he didn't have any diseases or STD to transfer to her if they had sex. He only claimed it, she doesn't know if he is telling the truth or lying but she still had sex with him.

Mean: This means that you can't trust what everyone says. If you're going to make a big decision, you have to look at all sides of the story to make sure you aren't making a big mistake. What if the guy wasn't clean and Lauren got a disease? Lauren just believed him without questioning that guy more to make sure he is truly clean.

Matter: This matters because if you're going to have sex with someone, you have to make sure the person you're sleeping with is clean. To have sex is a big decision to make and you need to make sure your partner understands that too. THere are people out there who are having unsafe sex and some of them suffer big consequences.

Lauren C., Period 4

6/10/2012 04:14:40 pm

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view . . . until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"

This quote from the story is said by Atticus as he is giving advice to young Scout. What Atticus really means is that you can't really assume how someone is feeling, you have to look at things from their point of view to understand what they're going through. And that's how you can understand and get along with someone. This quote from the story reflects Atticus' wisdom and the knowledge that he passes down to Jem and Scout. By the quote, Harper Lee portrays Atticus as a patient, wise man who has a very close relationship with Scout and Jem. It really reflects the fact that Scout said Atticus was one of the most educated men in Maycomb.

Say, Mean, Matter Post #2, Week of April 27, 2012

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