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As we wrap up our time together this year, I would like for you to spend some time reflecting on how much you have grown as a reader, and as a writer.  Being reflective in our learning allows us to measure the steps we have taken to achieve some of our goals. ( Please use different color font for your response)

List what were some of your goals for this year:

Blog writing

Newsletter

Argumentative Writing

Writing about your reading

As a reader, how did you demonstrate an understanding of Analyzing Parts of a Story in Relation to the Whole? Please provide an example of a book or a text that you have recently read.

“Even after a week had gone by, Doris didn’t name the dog. She knew her parents wouldn’t let her keep it, that her father made so little money any pets were out of the question, and that the pup would definitely go to the pound when the weather cleared. Still, she tried talking to them about the dog at dinner one night. “She’s a good dog, isn’t she?” Doris said, hoping one of them would agree with her. Her parents glanced at each other and went on eating. “She’s not much trouble,” Doris added. “I like her.” She smiled at them, but they continued to ignore her.”

As a reader I have demonstrated the understanding of Analyzing Parts of a  in relation to the whole. An example of this is from  the short text , Stray. This part of the story shows the problem. This part also shows that she is trying to convince them but it doesn't seem to be working. For example when she says “She’s a good dog, isn’t she?” Doris said. “She’s not much trouble,” Doris says, pleading with her parents. “I like her.” This part is showing tension between Doris and her parents. I can see this by her having a dialogue and trying to convince them. In the end, with perseverance and kindness, Doris got to keep her dog.

How do you analyze an author's craft?  Provide evidence from a text that captured your attention in doing so.

The author used a lot of dialogue and stretched out many important scenes. For example, the author stretched out the scene where her dad was going to send the dog to the pound. The author doesn’t tell us but shows us how devastated Doris is to give the dog to the pound. For example, the paragraph states “Outside, she heard the trunk of the car slam shut, one of the doors open and close, the old engine cough and choke and finally start up. “Daddy,” she whispered. “Please.” This crafting move was very powerful because as a reader, I got to step into her shoes and feel the pain she is experiencing.

How did you determine the theme?  Provide evidence to support your ideas from any of the books or texts that you have read this year.  Make sure to share the name of the book and the author.

The theme of this story is to( Never give up) even when people have already told you no many times. I determined the theme by analyzing Doris's personality. Some examples  of Doris showing perseverance are  “She’s not much trouble,”  “I figure she’s real smart,” This shows that Doris is a person that never gives up and has perseverance. In the end, Doris meets her desire.

Now as a writer,  what were some writing techniques that you feel you grown in and can you share some examples of this here..

Some writing techniques that I feel I have grown in are how to incorporate descriptive writing in  my fictional writing as well as my nonfiction argumentative speech.  An example of this is my speech about Sexism in Sports. I think that I gave a clear and in depth description about sports for women who are mistreated and forced to do things they are not comfortable with. I supported my claims with evidence and provided reasoning to make my claim stronger. I used multiple sources to back up my claim.

How has this writing skill enriched your writing life?

This skill of descriptive writing has enriched my writing life,I am able to use figurative language in my writing which is a writing technique that helps readers visualize the text. Another example is that I am now able to write persuasive text and argumentative writing. I can use persuasive writing in work and job applications.

Lastly,  when thinking about real life situations, how do you see yourself transferring what you have learned this year to your everyday life?

When I think about real life situations, I see myself transferring many things I learned this year to everyday life. For example, I learned how to analyze different parts of a text. This skill is important because it helps me understand what I am reading. This will help me in school and in university and jobs, there will be many texts to read. This skill will be very important.

Some reading and writing goals for the summer 2023

Different reading genres

Stopping and thinking critically about your reading.

Being able to write about your reading.

What did you notice about the character, analyzing the author's craft are just some examples.

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Theme:

In Shatter Me, Mafi defines the themes of both physical and emotional isolation for Juliette. When both her parents find out that her touch could be lethal, instead of caring for her, they decide to isolate themselves from her while abusing her both verbally and physically. This leaves her feeling scared and lonely not being able to trust anyone.

Character analysis:

Juliette is the protagonist and the narrator of Shatter Me. She is 17 years old and has a lethal touch. Because of this abnormality, Juliette’s parents never touched her and isolated her from the society, calling her a monster. Unloved and uncared for, Juliette has become a scared, self-loathing, and self-conscious girl.

Author’s Craft:

Mafi uses a lot of sensory imagery to help me visualize each scene of the book. She also used a lot of descriptive words. It is fast-paced, gripping the reader where you find it hard for you to put the book down. I recommend this book to anyone who is a young adult who loves romance and dystopian thrillers.

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Theme:

The theme of this story is stereotyping and gossip. This book hilights how corrosive they can be for both the individual and community. Both stereotyping and gossip can be dehumanizing and prevent people from seeing each other as whole and complex.

Character Ananylsis:

Bronwyn is the daughter of financially well-off professionals who both attended Yale and encourage honesty and hard work. Bronwyn feels pressure to achieve and follow in their footsteps by attending Yale and achieving professional success. Since elementary school, she has worked hard and been a leader and a problem solver. During her junior year of high school, Bronwyn experienced her first significant academic challenge, chemistry. When hard work and force-of-will failed to improve her grade, Bronwyn took the opportunity to copy the teacher’s list of exam questions and answers. At the time, she felt she had no other choice as she would otherwise have done so poorly in the course.

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Theme:

One theme I identified in this book is how appearances can be deceiving. In the start of the book, there are a few high school teenargers in detention, however, it quickly becomes a murder mystery. At first, people were all painking and thinking it was someone who murdered Simon. But after some time passes, they realize that Simon actually committed suicide. This shows that humans don't observe things as close and come to quick decisions.

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I think the theme in this book is about never giving up. 12-year-old Maddie who is abandoned when her entire town is mysteriously evacuated. She is left alone with no human in sight, and only a dog. She bonds with a Rottweiler named George who is one of many abandoned pets, while trying to find the reason why the town was abandoned.

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One theme I identified in this book is power and inequality.In the novel, the government demands that one young kid be put to death every year. This illustrates the importance of family. This horrifies parents who hope their child is not chosen.  However, the story of a bloodthirsty witch is a lie, and the child is simply abandoned.

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When you look at this image, what comes to mind? Did you know that even in this day and age women are still facing inequalities in areas such as pay gaps and equal opportunities. In this ted talk I adress the important issues that arise when women are not given the same opportunities as men.

To read more, click https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kq7AuwmPlGvbu8nYVV83kGhJ0Cf_YaOzr4rIbHPnwCw/edit

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During the process of writing my text on Women's Rights, I learned to apply learned many different writing strategies to my essay. Some examples of these are providing a good hook such as sharing facts about the topic, or perhaps, sharing a problem or asking a question. I decided to hook my readers by asking a questionAnother crafting move I have learned is by providing text features such as an image.  This helps the reader make connections to my writing piece. It can also support your facts and statements. When I was explaining the pay gap wage, the images shared allowed my readers to see visually the pay gap over the course of a time periodOne thing I still need to work on is citing my facts with supporting quotes. This is important because you need to know where you're getting your facts from.  It also provides your reader a sign to trust your facts and that your writing is true and not based on false information. Overall, I think that I have grown a lot as a writer.