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Isaiah has decided to finish off his high school football career but has decided to turn down all of his college offers and try to sign up for the military, he is worried his concussion will not be good under the heavy hitting of college players and has decided to not play in college. Isaiah doesn't want to do this but thinks it's best for him. This affects Isaiah because he will never have another chance at it again.

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Isaiah has got many college offers for his football success and Isaiah isn't sure if he want's to go to college. I learn that Isaiah is nervous his concussion will majorly injure him in his future career.

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Minutes: 30 minutes
Pages: 22
How I felt Reading Today: I felt focused and was able to finish my book. (Yes)

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Isaiah want's to quit football and his dad is trying to convince him to stay but Isaiah isn't budging. I've had a similar experience with baseball, my dad wanted me to stay with it but I realized that baseball was becoming to much and decided to quit and just stick to hockey even though my dad tried convincing me to stay I didn't hesitate and decided to quit after the season was over.

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Isaiah is talking with his dad and Isaiah thinks it's best to quit. He believes that he will never make it to college football at his size and he believes that his concussion is really hurting him by the way he plays and how he thinks of himself. This leads me towards my question because Isaiah is thinking of quitting football which will never allow him a chance at college football because he is scared of his concussion and overall ability.

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I think the main Idea/theme of Cracking The Bell is family, I say this because Isaiah is going through rough times with his mom and dad being divorced and he is having a hard time coping with his concussion. Isaiah get's mad at his parents and decides to run away but he realizes how mad his family will get and he isn't thinking straight, so I think the main theme is Family because that is a constant topic in the book.

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Minutes: 30 minutes
Pages: 26
How I felt Reading today: I felt pretty focused on my book but didn't read as much as i'd hope to (No)

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Isaiah was caught by the police but was told he wasn't going to be arrested and he was brought home to his family with everyone staring at him. There was also so reporter/detective waiting for Isaiah as he walks in. This could affect Isaiah and his football because if word get's out about what he has done he may never be accepted to a good college.

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The narrator of Cracking the bell has a very serious voice. The whole book is written in first person view as the narrator want's you to feel like your part of the book. A lot of scenes in the book are windows as there isn't much that i can relate to.

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Minutes: 20 minutes
Pages: 15
How I felt Reading Today: somewhat focused but wasn't able to complete my goal (No).

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Isaiah and his mom start to argue about him going back to football or not and Isaiah gets overwhelmed and kicks down the door, his mom gets very mad at him for this causing him to runaway and see Grace. Isaiah's phone keeps getting messages as his mom and dad go out and look for him as Grace and Isaiah go to Hannah's grave where she got in a car accident. Isaiah get's out of control and decides to start a fight at the bar near them which now worries him about the cops. This could affect his football career because if he get's caught or something happens to him he may have a bad reputation or can't physically play anymore.

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Isaiah ran away from his parents after getting in a argument with his mom and he decides to meet with some people and get in trouble. Isaiah is unsure what to do after he is being looked for by both the cops and his parents and he is worried he has messed up to much.

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The narrator does a good job on using dialogue as the whole book has it because it's people talking back and forth. I really like how the author has created suspense on the writing to make you want to read further and further and using figurative language and flashbacks to enhance the writing.

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Minutes: 40 minutes
Pages: 32
How I felt reading today: very unfocused and could not read much (No).

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Overall the book Cracking The Bell by Geoff Herbach is a good and entertaining book overall. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a good entertaining book that will change from many different styles of writing and genre's. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants excitement and sports related books.

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Isaiah's parents are divorced and always fight whenever they see each other. I learn that Isaiah is constantly living with his mom but will see his dad sometimes which his mom get's mad at but Isaiah gets annoyed and restless whenever they fight as he has a struggle to keep his mind straight when he is hearing them fight.

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Isaiah sits with Riley and Twiggs on a bench staring out to the field where Isaiah is told he probably won't be able to play that night because he hasn't been at practice and Riley has taken his spot. Isaiah is worried he has been replaced and is no longer needed for the season, he is also told he should wait a week so he doesn't get injured more. I infer that this will hurt Isaiah's future because people might not be able to see him play at the game and he has been out of football for a bit so he may play bad when he goes back.

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Isaiah has lost some friends and respect from the football team and his best friends/teammates have ditched him saying that he won't play the game he get's back and Riley has taken over Isaiah's position which makes Isaiah worried he might not play again.

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Isaiah is at a doctors appointment with his mom and dad who haven't seen each other in years, Isaiah get's the news that he can go back to playing football but his mom does not agree on that decision and is arguing if he should play or not. Isaiah's dad want's him to go to a D-1 college but his mom want's him to stay near home because of the cost, Isaiah then shows the offer from Cornell and his mom freaks out that he has been lying the whole time but Isaiah is worried he has ruined his chances with either one of them. Isaiah could be hurt if he goes to a local school as he won't get the football that he want's to play and his parents are both disagreeing with eachother.

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Minutes: 40 minutes
Pages: 34
How I felt Reading Today: Very focused on reading for the first 20 minutes then became unfocused. (Yes)

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The main conflict of the story is Isaiah's concussion and how it's affecting him. Isaiah is struggling to keep himself straight and he is noncontinuous lying to his teachers, coaches, and friends about the concussion saying it's the flu. Isaiah has now come to realize that if he keeps doing this he will miss a lot and maybe lose some of the things he loves the most. This conflict is making the plot take a change from Isaiah lying to telling the truth on what happened so he doesn't lose the things he loves the most.

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Isaiah had many missing assignments from being out of school and I have had to experience this because when I was sick for a week or on vacation I would come back to many missing assignments that needed to get done and I got overwhelmed like Isaiah did.

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Minutes: 35 Minutes
Pages:38
How I felt reading today: more focused than normal and able to read a lot of pages (Yes).

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Isaiah finally breaks to his coach about him having a concussion after coach questions him asking if he's okay and ready for the game next week. Isaiah feels bad for lying to coach all of that time and missing out on practices as his coach only want's Isaiah to be happy and healthy. This could hurt Isaiah's reputation and make him lose his teammates friendship and trust they had with him.

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Isaiah is in high school and plays football (I'm not in high school neither do I play football). I learn that Isaiah has a lot of college offers and is invested in football but is unsure with his concussion if he can play so he has chosen to ignore the offers and lie to friends and coaches so he can keep playing without people worrying or getting mad at him.

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Isaiah was saying he was sick to get out of things and to lie about his concussion to his friends and coaches using the I have a flu excuse to them even though he really was sick. I can relate to this because I have been sick and had to skip school, sports, or other things and other times I have used the excuse of being sick to get out of a sport or event I don't want to go to.

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I predict that Isaiah will try to play through his concussion after telling coach so he ca be the big star at the big game but will end up injuring himself more trying to push himself through the pain. I also think that Isaiah's teammates will feel like he let them down and maybe he will lose some friends because of his dishonesty.

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Isaiah is diagnosed with a concussion and his parents and doctor are worried about his health because he can't seem to remember anything and he was diagnosed with two concussions as the doctor explains even more dangerous. Isaiah has realized that he may not be able to play again anytime soon but is unsure how this concussion will lead him in the future. That could be never playing football ever again.

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Isaiah gets a concussion (something I've never had) and he is forgetting a lot of things like where he is what he did last night, etc. I've learned that this concussion has made Isaiah's parents and doctors worry that he may not be able to play football again.

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Isaiah got hit very hard at his last game and woke up not knowing anything (concussion) and his parents are very worried for him as he is not feeling well, and forgetting a lot of things. I've learned that Isaiah is very nervous for his football life and is unsure on what is happening. I wonder if Isaiah will ever get to play football again as this concussion has harmed his daily life.

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Minutes: 30
Pages: 28
How I felt Reading today: Unfocused and but able to read a decent amount (No).

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Minutes: 25 minutes
Pages: 27
How I felt reading today: unfocused and tended to do other things. (no)

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Minutes: 30 minutes
Pages: 23
How I felt reading today: A bit unfocused but decently able to read some pages. (Yes)

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Esperanza has learned that her aunt has a bad disease and is slowly dying so Esperanza is trying to cherish all the moments she had with her. I have never had to go through this really and I've learned that Esperanza is really sad that she hasn't realized all of the effort her aunt has put in for her and wishes that she could have realized that earlier.

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“Everything is waiting to explode like Christmas” (p.73)

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“Everything is waiting to explode like Christmas” (p.73)

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Denotation - A holiday
Connotation - Presents and things like surprises or big things.
The word "Christmas" adds a feel that everyone can imagine like opening presents or lots of food, it can also be viewed as the swarms of wrapping paper that get's pulled off like the "exploding" the statement states. It portrays a happy and surprising mood to the story.

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"The mother's feet, plump and polite." (Mango Street, p. 40)

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"The mother's feet, plump and polite." (Mango Street, p. 40)

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This is an example of personification because it is saying feet are polite (giving them a human like character). This is effective because it is allowing the readers to envision the the feet in a descriptive way.

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Explain what Esperanza means based on the following section: “Not this way, every evening talking to the trees, learning out my window, imagining what I can’t see” (p. 73).  

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Explain what Esperanza means based on the following section: “Not this way, every evening talking to the trees, learning out my window, imagining what I can’t see” (p. 73).  

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I think Esperanza means that she is lonely looking out a window learning about things and people that go by "talking" or listening to the world.

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Based on the following section, compare Lois and Esperanza: “She’s got big girl hands, and her bones are long like ladies’ bones, and she wears makeup too. But she doesn’t know how to tie her shoes. I do” (p. 73). 

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Based on the following section, compare Lois and Esperanza: “She’s got big girl hands, and her bones are long like ladies’ bones, and she wears makeup too. But she doesn’t know how to tie her shoes. I do” (p. 73). 

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Lois could be a adult because of the "Big girl hands" and makeup but she may have some challenges compared to Esperanza who is younger or maybe she is just not allowed to that type of stuff. Lois isn't as smart as Esperanza.

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When Esperanza asks about a house, the witch lady says, “Ah, yes, a home in the heart. I see a home in the heart” (p. 64). Explain what you believe this means. 

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When Esperanza asks about a house, the witch lady says, “Ah, yes, a home in the heart. I see a home in the heart” (p. 64). Explain what you believe this means. 

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I think this means that the lady see's a house that will be nice but also fitting towards her, a house that will be her forever home and a home that she will like. She has a house of emotions in her heart, many emotions stored inside of you. The environment behind the home is what she see's.

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The witch lady sees jealousy and sorrow in Esperanza’s cards. Why do you think these showed up for Esperanza fortune? 

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The witch lady sees jealousy and sorrow in Esperanza’s cards. Why do you think these showed up for Esperanza fortune? 

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I think these showed up in Esperanza's future because she is a very sad and lonely person right now so she is predicting that Esperanza will remain this way with her attitude. She is often jealous of other peoples names, hair, etc.

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My grandpa and friends have inspired me to do this dream and I will go fishing more to accomplish it.

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My coaches and family have helped me and convinced me to work towards this as hard as I can.

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Dream #3 - To get a nice house with lots of land

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Dream #3 - To get a nice house with lots of land

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My self and family have taught me many things to want this and I will work hard to get this

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My family and cousins have forced me t get better by making me practice and push my self

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"There are a million zillion kinds, says Nenny." (Mango Street, p. 35)

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"There are a million zillion kinds, says Nenny." (Mango Street, p. 35)

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This is a hyperbole because it is exaggerating what they are saying. It helps the readers image it better by adding a big thing to make it seem bigger than it is so you can picture the size or exaggeration of it.

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"sky can keep you safe when you are sad." (Mango Street, p. 33)

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"sky can keep you safe when you are sad." (Mango Street, p. 33)

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This is a personification because it is giving the sky a human like trait. The sky can't keep you safe realistically but they are implying the good's about it.

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"The kids bend trees and bounce between cars and dangle upside down from knees and almost break like fancy museum vases you can't replace." (Mango Street, p. 29)

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"The kids bend trees and bounce between cars and dangle upside down from knees and almost break like fancy museum vases you can't replace." (Mango Street, p. 29)

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The author is using a simile to describe what it is like when they do that. She compares how the kids are crazy and how they almost fall/break like a fragile vase.

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Uh-oh, Nenny. Better get the broom. Too much trash in our yard today” (p. 37). 

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Uh-oh, Nenny. Better get the broom. Too much trash in our yard today” (p. 37). 

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Denotation - Discarded matter, garbage/things that are no longer wanted or broken.
Connotation - Bad, annoying, garbage, they don't like it.
The word "Trash" adds a descriptive sense to the story by saying what they think of making fun of her. It's a way to portray the mood to give the readers a view.

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Cisneros does not use quotation marks in the dialogue between the four girls. Why did the author use this technique? What message is portrayed based on the structure of this vignette? What mood is portrayed? 

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Cisneros does not use quotation marks in the dialogue between the four girls. Why did the author use this technique? What message is portrayed based on the structure of this vignette? What mood is portrayed? 

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I think the author used this because they wanted to make it like a diary or first person view to feel like you are there. It may also be part of her grammar errors and things like that to make a fun and interesting mood to tie the readers in.

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Is the name ­calling serious, meant to hurt each other's feelings, or is it just joking? Explain your opinion and use evidence. 

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Is the name ­calling serious, meant to hurt each other's feelings, or is it just joking? Explain your opinion and use evidence. 

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Name calling is generally a joke but can be heard in a mean manner or intended badly. As the book states "Esperanza's fat face, that's who. Looks like Esperanza's ugly face when she comes to school in the morning." (HOMS, Pg.36) So this is helping me back up how names can hurt.

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Goal 2 - Stay focused for 20 minutes or more

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Goal 2 - Stay focused for 20 minutes or more

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I was able to be focused for 20 pages in my last goal so this one I want to be able to be focused for 20 minutes. I will do this by trying to not daze of or get into a conversation with people so I can read for the twenty minutes for my goal.

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"surprise like a pile of dishes breaking," (Mango Street, p. 17) 

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"surprise like a pile of dishes breaking," (Mango Street, p. 17) 

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The author is using a simile because they are comparing a surprise to a pile of dishes breaking by using like or as. It helps the readers understand what it was like by picturing plates and other dishes breaking.

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"They are wearing shiny Sunday Shoes without socks," (Mango Street, p. 15)

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"They are wearing shiny Sunday Shoes without socks," (Mango Street, p. 15)

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Denotation - Nice shoes meant for church or special occasions. Generally your nicest pair.
Connotation - nice, formal, relaxing
I think the author is giving a positive mood towards the girls explaining the "Sunday" shoes and how they are shiny. I think the author included this so we can vision the shoes and what they are like, its adds depth and perception to the story.

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"Their clothes are crooked and old," (Mango Street, p. 14)

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"Their clothes are crooked and old," (Mango Street, p. 14)

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Denotation - Bent or twisted out of shape or place (old)
Connotation - Old, rugged, ripped, wrinkled
The word "Crooked" allows the readers to vision what the clothes look like creating a negative mood about them making it more descriptive. The author used this phrase to add a targeted mood towards that phrase to make the mood seem more negative.

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FORMAT - "Sentence from story" (Mango Street, p. #)

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FORMAT - "Sentence from story" (Mango Street, p. #)

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What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this.
Why is it effective? Why did the author include this piece o figurative language? What does it help you picture or understand?

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"Windows so small you'd think they are holding their breath" (Mango Street, p. 4)

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"Windows so small you'd think they are holding their breath" (Mango Street, p. 4)

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This piece of figurative language is Personification because they are giving the window a human like character (breathing). It is effective because It makes you think about a small closed area (like someone holding their breath) very small and dim.

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FORMAT - "Sentence from the story" (Mango Street, p. #)

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FORMAT - "Sentence from the story" (Mango Street, p. #)

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Denotation -
Connotation -
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn?

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"As if she were a fancy chandelier" (Mango Street, p. 11)

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"As if she were a fancy chandelier" (Mango Street, p. 11)

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Denotation -  a decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles.
Connotation - valuable, elegant, delicate, expensive, desirable

Using the word chandelier adds a positive and sophisticated mood to this section of the story.  The author used the phrase fancy chandelier so we can learn how Esperanza's great-grandfather views her great-grandmother. We learn that he loved her and really wanted to marry her. He values her and sees her as a delicate, elegant, desirable woman. The message would have been significantly different if the author said, “As if she were a sack of potatoes.”

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She lives in a small house with paint peeling and she used to live in a apartment, I can't relate to that because I have never been made fun of for my house or have to worry about renting a house. I learn that she is very embarrassed of her house and is worried how others see it.

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Her name is Esperanza and it means different thing's in different languages. I cannot relate because My name doesn't mean much in other languages but it was after my grandma. I learn that Esperanza names means hope in English, Spanish it means to many letters, it also means sadness/ waiting

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She has sister's and brothers that she can't play with or be seen playing with the boy's. I cannot relate because one I don't have a sister and two I am able to hangout with other people. I learn that the boys and girls are sort of split where she is.

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Esperanza explains how her family all have different hair and I cannot relate to this because me and my family all have similar hair. I learn that Everyone in her family have a different type of hair that look way different than another

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Date Started: October 15th
Date Finished:

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Michael was throwing the final pitch at the top of the 9th and he struck them out, as he was up to bat he hit a triple and got home the next run, he saved the game for the Clippers as they where losing. I can relate to this because I have also saved a game in hockey before, even though I dont play baseball I have helped my team and contributed to the win.

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Michael was given a Birth certificate but in disbelief, he didn't think it was possible for it to happen. I have never had to go through this but I learned that Michael was as excited as ever to be able to play baseball again.

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Michael was handed a birth certificate from El Grande, and Mr.Gibbs, he was in shock and couldn't believe it was real but it was. He was told that he had some connections and that he could play but as he saw his fathers signature on the bottom he flash backed and remembered he'd never see him again. Michael was put into the game immediately and was cheered on as he won the game for the Clippers, coming back to his old self playing baseball.

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Minutes:20
Pages:32
How I felt Reading today: Decent a bit unfocused
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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The author has done a very good job on adding things like descriptive words and tons of dialogue. I like how the author makes you feel like you are with Michael and part of his life following him with everything. The author adds a lot of dialogue to make the readers feel in the conversations to really know whats going on in the story. Overall I think the Author does a very good job to keep the reader attached and create suspense for chapter after chapter.

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Carlos got in trouble with the police as Michael shows up to his house he sees the police van and Carlos walking out with a cop, after later discussion Carlos was set free but told to go straight home. Michael thinks something else is going on but is not sure.

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Carlos gets in trouble with the police but they end up letting him go as Michael got their. I learn that Michael and Carlos are really close to each other and care for each other a lot.

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The main idea/them of Heat by Mike Lupica I believe is how family can mean a lot and is needed everyday. I think this because in the book they are always saying how Michael misses his dad and has not contact of any other relatives in Cuba, with this he can't get a birth certificate. So I think the author is trying to say Family is everything.

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Minutes: 40 minutes
Pages:31
How I felt Reading Today: Very unfocused and bored
Did I meet my goal: No

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The book Heat by Mike Lupica is a very good book for anyone that likes sports books as well as mystery books. I don't like how much detail they lack to give but It's not that big of a deal. I would recommend the book to anyone who likes to read a sports book about someone and their journey to a professional career. I'd give it a 7/10

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Now Michael's cousin is acting as his dad until Carlos turns 18 so they don't get taken away by ACS and get split up. Micheal's cousin is noticeably different then Michael's dad but Mr.Gibbs is unsure about that, he is trying his best to hide the secret but also get a birth certificate to play baseball. I learn that Michael is trying his hardest but having a hard time to get around with things.

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Michael is watching the game and talking with coach, it is 0-0 and he is worried they are going to lose watching his team bat striking out 1 by one. As he talks with coach he is worried that he wont be able to get a birth certificate and he may not be able to play in time for the playoffs.

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Minutes: 30 minutes
Pages: 28
How I Felt Reading Today: Focused at the beginning but became unfocused towards the end.
Did I meet my goal: No

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Minutes: 15 Minutes
Pages: 13
How I felt reading today: Focused but was a short reading time.
Did I meet my goal - Yes

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Michael's dad has past away after going to Florida and Michael and his brother Carlos have been hiding it since it happened. Michael's dad passing away has brought many conflicts like Michael needing a birth certificate on file to play baseball again but he is not sure how to get one with his dad dead. Also has made the ACS question Michael on if his dad is actually alive which causes Michael to have to lie every question that is asked to him

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Michael is being questioned by Mr.Gibbs who works for the ACS and is getting questioned about why his dad has been in "Florida" for a really long time and hasn't been able to do anything (He is dead). I've learned that Michael is struggling keeping his lie's in tact so he doesn't get separated from his brother but he is also trying to make sure he gets back to playing Baseball as soon as possible so he doesn't miss the playoffs.

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Michael is getting questioned by Mr.Gibbs (ACS Worker) and is getting confused. He is getting asked all about his Dad and Michael doesn't know what to do. He is about to get found out that his dad is dead and Mr.Gibbs claims he can help but Michael doesn't trust him that he wont get split up from his brother and he is worried that he may not be able to play baseball ever again.

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Minutes: 25 Minutes
Pages:30
How I felt Reading today: Somewhat focused
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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Michael and his team are worried that he wont have a Birth Certificate on file before playoffs start which may make them lose the playoffs. Michael is also worried that if he wont be able to play he will lose his touch or possibly never be able to play baseball again because the league wont believe his age.

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Michael is always explaining how his dad (Papi) taught him everything he knows and how to maintain a good throw/ability without injuring yourself, he was always by Michael's side making him improve to be a better player. This is like my family, they push me to be a better player on the ice so I can have fun and be successful like the pro's.

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I predict that Michael is going to find a way to get back to playing by meeting someone or finding something to help him get back on the field without problem so people can't complain about his age and how they suspect him to be cheating.

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Carlos is running low on money and constantly worrying that someone will figure out there dad has passed, they try to discuss what they are planning to do once he has no money and how they will tell someone without being split up. I learned that Carlos and Michael are struggling on supporting each other without their dad so they are trying to figure out the right person so they can live a better life.

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Michael was thought to be to good for the age of twelve so people complained and he is not eligible to play again until he has a Birth certificate on file. But his dad has past away and he is not sure how to save himself.

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Minutes: 29 min.
Pages:45
How I felt Reading Today:
I kept focus and read a decent amount of pages.

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Michael plays Baseball and is very competitive about it, the best pitcher in his league dreaming about the MLB and Little League World Series, I don't play baseball I play hockey. I learned that He is very committed to Baseball and wont take his head off of it.

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Michael and his brother don't have parents (dad passed a bit ago) and they are keeping it secret while his brother takes care of them. It doesn't connect to me because I have parents and i'm fortunate enough to be taken care of. I learned that they both put a lot of hard work in to stay alive and happy by working two jobs and pushing through.

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Michael is explaining how hard he is working to reach 80 mph and to get to the junior world Series. I connect to this because I am working really hard in hockey to get better and make a team I tryout for.

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Goal 1-Stay focused when reading 20 pages

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Goal 1-Stay focused when reading 20 pages

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Using my reading data, I noticed that I get distracted easily and I doze off. When this happens I end up looking around the class or staring at the book but not reading. When I get back I can read the pages but get distracted easily again. So my goal is to read 20 pages without being unfocussed.

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Minutes: 30
Pages: 24
How I felt reading today: I read a decent amount but became unfocused at the end.

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Minutes: 26
Pages: 17
How I felt Reading today: I became unfocused easily and read kind of slowly.

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Heavy Hitters(Game Changers #3)by Mike Lupica

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Heavy Hitters(Game Changers #3)by Mike Lupica