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Tris wins capture the flag for her team (Pages, 148-154)

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Tris wins capture the flag for her team (Pages, 148-154)

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In this scene, Tris is determined to win the game for her team. She wants this to prove to herself and everyone else that she can be Dauntless and that she fits in. She becomes a leader in this scene and she ends up getting the other teams flag and winning. After this, she feels very proud and confident in herself. "I've proved myself today. I do not want to be too greedy; I do not want to be like Eric, terrified of other people's strength," (Roth, 154) Tris says this in the book because she feels like she has finally fit in as part of Dauntless and she has found her home to live in forever. Even though she is Divergent, she thinks that she has found her home. I know I have been overusing the word confident but it is truly the main theme of Tris' character development. She is much more confident and feels like she has finally found herself.

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In this next scene, Tris is hurt really badly from her previous fight with Peter. But, she manages to get onto the train. When they are on the train, Four and Eric start picking teams for capture the flag. Eric allows Four to pick first and he picks Tris. Tris is very confused because she thought that she was going to be picked last since she was the weakest one there. She thought that he was making fun of her. She knew that she couldn't let Four think that she was weak, so she tried her best to be strong. When she was about to jump off the train onto the platform, Peter pushed her. After that, she got back up again and jumped off. She landed on the platform and landed on her feet. She was very proud of herself. This scene made her feel more confident. This is a step towards her character development because she is becoming more confident in her own abilities.

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This scene starts with Tris finding out that she has to fight Peter. When her and her friends see the board, Al and Christina start telling Tris to pretend to blackout early and other things, hinting that there is no possible way that she can ever win. Even though Tris knows that they are right, it kind of bothers her that they don't have any faith in her. When she goes into the ring, she is telling the reader every thought in her mind. She feels nervous but hopeful at the same time. Towards the end of the scene, the reader can infer that there is no way that Tris is going to win the fight. In the end, she gets injured pretty badly and ultimately loses the fight. This contributes to my annotation question because it shows that reader that Tris is growing into herself and her faction more. She is learning to have more confidence in herself and think about herself rather than other people for a change.

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Pages: 30
How I felt reading today: While reading today, I felt focused for the most part, but I lost focus a few times

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Tris is having trouble letting go of her old life in Abnegation (Pages 93-94)

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Tris is having trouble letting go of her old life in Abnegation (Pages 93-94)

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After Tris left her family and chose Dauntless at the ceremony, she is still unsure of where she fits in. She finds herself struggling to let go of her past. In this scene, Tris and Christina observe 3 new Dauntless that were originally in Candor with Christina. She tells Tris all about them and how she doesn't like them. As they are talking, Tris catches herself start to gossip about them. She goes on to tell the reader that she was not raised that way and that she was taught to never talk bad about anyone. This shows the reader that she is having trouble fully moving on from her old faction. We can see Tris' character start to develop because she is learning to adapt to her new faction even though she is still having trouble letting go of the past.

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Tris and Christina observe 3 new Dauntless that were originally in Candor with Christina. She tells Tris all about them and how she doesn't like them. As they are talking, Tris catches herself start to gossip about them. She goes on to tell the reader that she was not raised that way and that she was taught to never talk bad about anyone. This shows the reader that she is having trouble fully moving on from her old faction. I can not relate to this because when I moved to Palatine from Des Planes, I let go of my old friends and school, and fully focused on my future.

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When all of the new initiates first arrive to Dauntless, they are forced to jump into a bottomless pit, not knowing what was at the bottom. Tris volunteers to jump first and everyone is shocked. She is the only Abnegation transfer, therefore, the weakest one there. This is when she first starts to feel like she belongs in Dauntless. Once she jumps, she falls into a net. There to greet her is Four, one of the leaders of Dauntless. He asks her her name, and she decides to change her name from Beatrice, to Tris. She does this for a fresh start and to let go of her past a little. This is a positive step towards her character development because it shows that she is starting to fit in to her new faction and she is feeling a little more confident.

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In the book, Christina gives Tris a makeover and changes her clothes and hair. She puts her in a black dress, lets her hair down, and puts on some makeup. She looks in the mirror and she doesn't recognize herself. She is used to wearing clothes that cover her whole body and her hair was always tied back. Living in a new faction, she is learning to adapt and let loose a little. In Dauntless, they are allowed to have things for themselves. This was not possible in Abnegation. I can relate to this because as I have been growing up, I have felt a change in myself and I feel more mature.

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Beatrice is very confused and doesn't know what to do at the choosing ceremony (Pages 23-37)

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Beatrice is very confused and doesn't know what to do at the choosing ceremony (Pages 23-37)

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In these pages, it starts off with Beatrice finding out she is Divergent. They did an aptitude test that is supposed to tell them what faction they belong in. During her test, she finds out that instead of just fitting into one faction, she fits into all of them. This is very dangerous and rare. It is called Divergent. After her test, she walks home and is very conflicted about what action to choose at the choosing ceremony. This scene contributes to my annotation question because it shows how in the beginning of the book, Beatrice was a very nervous and indecisive person. She was confused all the time and didn't know what to do. Throughout the story, this changes.

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In Divergent, Tris is starting to feel more comfortable in Dauntless. She is starting to get better at fighting and is finally starting to fit in. I can not relate to this because I feel like it would take me a longer time to be comfortable and make friends. Tris made friends from the first day she was there and they became her best friends. (Christina and Will)

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"Maybe if I could have told them I was Divergent, and I was confused about what to choose, they would have understood" (Divergent p. 117)

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"Maybe if I could have told them I was Divergent, and I was confused about what to choose, they would have understood" (Divergent p. 117)

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DIVERGENT
Connotation: Fitting in to all of the five factions; very dangerous
Denotation: Different
Divergent is a negative connotation in the beginning of the book. When Tris takes her aptitude test, she finds out that she is Divergent. Tori, Tris's test administrator tells her that being Divergent is very rare and dangerous and that she should never tell anyone. When it came time for Tris to choose what faction she wanted to spend the rest her life in, she could have picked any of them because she fit in with a little bit of all of them. When Tris chooses Dauntless, she knows that if anyone there found out she was Divergent, they would kill her. The author chose to make Tris divergent because she is the main character and she is the one telling the story. If she was just normal and fit into one faction, the story would be a little boring.

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In the book, there are 5 factions: Amity, Erudite, Candor, Abnegation, and Dauntless. The people of Chicago have to fit in with one of the five factions, or else they end up factionless. Being factionless is worse than death. They don't have a home or anyone that cares about them. All of the people that just turned 16 have to choose one faction to spend the rest of their lives in. When they choose their faction and go away with them, that is their new home. There is no going back. If they fail their initiation to that faction, they become factionless. I can not relate to this because I live in a country where nothing like this exists. We live in a free country and we can choose to go where ever we want.

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One thing from Divergent that I can relate to is that I think I would fit in with Dauntless. I think that I am brave and can sometimes be a little selfish. People in dauntless are really brave and take risks. I think I am also this way and would fit in with Dauntless. I am like Tris in this way. Although she was confused with were she wanted to go, she ultimately decided that she wanted to be in Dauntless.

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One thing from Divergent that I can relate to is when Tris first got to Dauntless and she was really curious. Back in Abnegation, they were never allowed to ask questions or talk when they weren't directly spoken to. So, when she gets to Dauntless, she isn't afraid to ask questions and embrace her new faction. This is relatable to me because I am not afraid to ask questions and be social. Tris's character is seen to be developing by her being in a new environment.

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Minutes: 35
Pages: 25
How I felt reading today: I felt very focused while I was reading today. In my book, Tris finally chose to leave her faction and go to Dauntless. It is getting really good because I can already start to see development in her character.

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"When Tori warned me that being Divergent was dangerous, I felt like it was branded on my face, and if I so much as turned the wrong way, someone would see it." (Divergent, p. 80)

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"When Tori warned me that being Divergent was dangerous, I felt like it was branded on my face, and if I so much as turned the wrong way, someone would see it." (Divergent, p. 80)

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The author is using a simile in this piece of text. I know this because she used the word "like" to describe how Tris felt after Tori told her that she was Divergent and that it was dangerous. Tris knew that if she told anyone that she was Divergent, she would be in danger. Using this piece of figurative language really helped the reader understand how Tris felt about keeping a secret this big. Of course she was nervous about it, but she could do it.

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"Typically, each stage of the simulation eliminates one or more of the factions, but in your case, only two have been ruled out." (Divergent, p. 21)

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"Typically, each stage of the simulation eliminates one or more of the factions, but in your case, only two have been ruled out." (Divergent, p. 21)

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SIMULATION
Connotation: what is used in aptitude tests
Denotation: non-real environments (made to seem real)
This is more of a negative connotation. I know this because the simulations that are used in the tests can be dangerous. You have to figure out a way to get out of it on your own. The author included this in the story to show that Tris had a confusing outcome to the simulations. Instead of doing the same thing in all the different simulations, she did things that people from all the factions would do. This is how they figured out that she was Divergent.

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"Yes and no. My conclusion," she explains, "is that you display equal aptitude for Abnegation, Dauntless, and Erudite. (Divergent,  p. 22)

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"Yes and no. My conclusion," she explains, "is that you display equal aptitude for Abnegation, Dauntless, and Erudite. (Divergent,  p. 22)

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APTITUDE
Connotation: the test used to decide what faction someone belongs in
Denotation: a natural ability to do something
This is neither a positive nor a negative connotation. It is just a word that the author used to describe the test that everyone has to take when they turn 16. This test is specific to a person and tells them what they have a natural ability for. Adding this test to the book was essential because it showed that Tris is Divergent. This helped the reader better understand Tris's character. She never felt like she fit in anywhere. This makes sense to the reader know because as the author states, she has equal aptitude for Abnegation, Dauntless, and Erudite.

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One thing from Divergent that I can relate to is the feeling that Tris had when she got to the Dauntless headquarters. She felt like she finally belonged somewhere. One of the Dauntless leaders made all the new initiates jump off of a ledge, not knowing what was below them. Tris volunteered to be the first one to go. She felt brave. I can relate to this because when I finally started to make friends at my new school, I started to fit in and feel more brave and open to talking to new people.

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In Divergent, Tris's parents are betrayed by Caleb (their son and Tris's brother). All Caleb's life, he did nothing but fit in with his faction, Abnegation. He was selfless, kind, and followed all the rules. When it came time for the choosing ceremony, everyone assumed that he would embrace the fact that he was an Abnegation-born, and choose to stay. When it came time for him to choose, he betrayed his family and chose Erudite. I can not relate to this because I have never been in a situation where I have felt this level of betrayal.

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“Their faction values honesty and sees truth as black and white, so that is what they wear.," (Divergent, p. 3)

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“Their faction values honesty and sees truth as black and white, so that is what they wear.," (Divergent, p. 3)

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The type of figurative language that is used in this sentence is a simile. I know this because the author used the word "as" to describe the faction of Candor. The author says that they see truth as black and white. This is a simile because it is obvious that truth can not be a color. By including this piece of figurative language, it provides a picture for the reader of what people in the faction of Candor look like. They wear black and white clothing because they feel that those colors represent the truth. It helps the reader understand the types of people in Candor. They value the truth and blame duplicity.

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Minutes: 35
Pages: 30
How I felt reading today: I felt very focused while I was reading today. I like to read when it is silent, and it was mostly quiet in the classroom today. I read more pages than yesterday, which was my goal, and I was really into the chapters that I read today.
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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Goal 3 - Read at least 30 pages in 30 minutes

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Goal 3 - Read at least 30 pages in 30 minutes

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I met my previous goal, so I want this to be my new goal. I often lose focus when I read, and I want to continue reading a lot of pages in the time provided.

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One thing from Divergent that I can not relate to is there being factions in the world. In the book, the population is broken up into five factions: Abnegation, Candor, Amity, Erudite, and Dauntless. This is a advanced world that is gated by a wall so no one can get in or out. I can not relate to this because we live in a free country and we are not assigned to a specific group that we have to live in.

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One thing from Divergent that I can relate to is Beatrice in the beginning of the book. She feels that she doesn't belong in her faction and that she is out of place. She can choose to leave her faction and chose another one, but she feels bad and doesn't want to leave her family. I can relate to this because I have been in a situation where I have felt like I don't fit in. When I first moved to Palatine, I had really bad anxiety going to school. I felt like no one wanted to be friends with me and I was out of place. This is why I can relate to Beatrice.

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Minutes: 35
Pages: 23
How I felt reading today: I was mostly into my book today but there were times that I got distracted when people were coming back from the library. Since this was the beginning of my book, so I was very interested in it and what was happening.
Did I meet my goal? No

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One thing from the Fault In Our Stars that I can not relate to is the feeling that Hazel gets when she asks her mom to go to Amsterdam. She tells her that it is her dream to go, but, she immediately regrets it after realizing that they wouldn't have enough money. Hazel realizes that she is reason that they don't have enough, because her family spends all their money on her and her treatments. She feels guilty for this and tells her mom to forget that she even said anything. I can not relate to this because I have never been in a situation where I have wanted to go somewhere as bad as Hazel does.

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Minutes: 20
Pages: 20
How I felt reading today: I felt mostly focused today but I was a little distracted because there were some people that were talking.
Did I meet my goal: No

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On thing from The Fault In Our Stars that I can relate to is the feeling that Hazel gets when she is alone. All her life, she has been bothered and surrounded by people that think of her as a fragile little girl when she thinks she can take care of herself. Sometimes, she just needs a little break from all the people in her life and she just needs time to look out for herself. I can relate to this because when I was younger, I got coddled a lot because I am the youngest sibling in my family. As I got older, I learned to take more time to myself.

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Minutes: 35
Pages: 27
How I felt reading today: I was very focused while reading today. I read a lot of pages and I think that I met my goal once again.
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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"...an extremely sophisticated 25 year old British SOCIALITE stuck in a 16 year old body." (The Fault in Our Stars, pg. 42)

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"...an extremely sophisticated 25 year old British SOCIALITE stuck in a 16 year old body." (The Fault in Our Stars, pg. 42)

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Denotation: a person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment.

Connotation: Talkative, social, sophisticated, proper
I think that this is more of a neutral connotation. I don't think that it is negative or positive. This is because Hazel is just describing the way that her friend acts. I think that Hazel used these words to tell the reader that this girl lives in Indiana but she has a very proper British accent, which doesn't make much sense. This word choice helps the reader understand more about Hazel's friend Kaitlyn. It tells the reader the way that Kaitlyn acts and speaks by saying that she acts like a British socialite, even though she is not.

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I think that an important topic that is presented in this book is the fact that the main character has stage 4 thyroid cancer. This topic is important because it is good to be aware of illnesses like this. I really like how the author has this story told in first person from Hazel, who has this illness. I enjoy this because I think it is easier to learn more about the illness when the reader is hearing a real victims story. Since the main character has this illness, this effects the story because it is all about her and how she tries to live in a different way from others and how she adapts to the world in her own way.

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"...the late-afternoon light heavenly in its hurtfulness." (the Fault in Our Stars, pg. 18)

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"...the late-afternoon light heavenly in its hurtfulness." (the Fault in Our Stars, pg. 18)

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In this sentence, the author is using personification. I know this because she is describing the outside setting in detail that is giving it qualities that it doesn't have. This is effective because Hazel is walking with Augustus out of the support group and she is telling the reader what it feels like to her. She is describing the way that she felt when she went outside. I think that the author included this to give the reader an idea of the type of person that Hazel is and how she thinks. Hazel says that the "'late-afternoon" light is heavenly which makes the reader think that it gives her a safe feeling by her saying that.

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One thing from The Fault in Our Stars that I can not relate to is having an illness like Hazel. Hazel has thyroid cancer and has suffered from it for years. There was a time were she thought that she was going to die. But, her family discovered a treatment that postponed that process. I can't relate to this because I have never been in a situation where I have been as scared as Hazel was when she found out that she had this illness.

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Minutes: 40
Pages: 30
How I felt reading today: I felt very focused while reading today and I read a lot of pages
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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One thing from The Fault in Our Stars that I can relate to is when Hazel meets Augustus. When she first meets him and talks to him, she automatically feels safe. She finally finds someone that she is comfortable with and they are really good friends in the beginning. I can relate to this because I have friends in my life that I feel safe and comfortable with. This is one of the only things that I can relate to Hazel's character.

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Minutes: 30
Pages: 25
How I felt reading today: While I was reading today, I felt really focused and I read a lot of pages.
Did I meet my goal: Yes

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On thing from The Fault in Our Stars that I can not relate to is going to support groups like Hazel does. I have never been to a support group myself, but I have read a lot of books that result in a character going to one. I have never been in a situation where I have needed to go to a support group and I am thankful to that but I am sympathetic towards people that do.

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Goal 2 - Stay focused the entire reading time

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Goal 2 - Stay focused the entire reading time

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I reached my first goal of reading more pages than I did before. I have now moved on to start staying focused the entire reading time because I sometimes find that I have trouble staying focused for 30 minutes straight.

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Minutes: 30
Pages: 20
How I felt reading today: I felt very focused while reading today and it was really nice because we were reading in the courtyard, so I was very into my book.

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Date Started: March 17, 2022

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Connotation: To be pushed around by other people
Denotation: To firmly press something
This is a negative connotation because it is showing how in the story, Terry was being pushed around and had to squeezed through crowds to get where he needed to go. The author used this word choice because it described to the reader in greater detail, the way that Terry was feeling and the situation that he was in. From this, the reader can learn more about the setting and the type of people that Terry was around at this moment in the story.

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What theme is seen throughout the story? Support your answer with one piece of evidence. 

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What theme is seen throughout the story? Support your answer with one piece of evidence. 

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In paragraph 2, the author writes that what really bothered Terry was when his father's eyes went away, what do you think this phrase means? 

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In paragraph 2, the author writes that what really bothered Terry was when his father's eyes went away, what do you think this phrase means? 

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Why do you think the author started the story by describing Terry's problem? What effect does this have on the reader? 

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Why do you think the author started the story by describing Terry's problem? What effect does this have on the reader? 

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One thing from Stop The Sun that I can not relate to is the fact that Terry was embarrassed of his father because he was traumatized from the war and he was having anxiety attacks. This is not something I can relate to because I love my dad and I would never be embarrassed of him. I look up to him and he is my favorite person in the world.

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"...and suddenly, his voice flowed like a river breaking loose." (Stop the Sun, pg. 5)

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"...and suddenly, his voice flowed like a river breaking loose." (Stop the Sun, pg. 5)

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The author is using a simile in this sentence. I know this because he uses the word like to describe and compare two different things. This is an effective piece of figurative language because it gives the reader a better image of what was happening in the situation and why it is significant. The reader can better understand how talking about Vietnam made Terry's father feel and how this was a very hard time for him. He is still traumatized from serving in the war and this sentence really expresses that.

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This section of dialogue is when the author first introduces Kilorn as a character. Kilorn and Mare meet up and Mare is explaining to the reader who Kilorn is and how they know each other. From this, the reader can start to understand how they act around each other. This is important because from this dialogue, the reader can better understand their relationship. They tease each other and are really good friends. Mare then goes on to explain that both of their father's served in the war together, so they knew each other as children and they grew up to be best friends. In this section of dialogue, Mare is a bit tense because she is nervous for First Friday, but Kilorn is there to calm her down. Later in the dialogue, they just start talking about Mare's sister and it turns into a friendly conversation. At this point in the story, the reader doesn't know what First Friday is or what it entails. This piece of dialogue is crucial to the story because it creates suspense for the reader to find out what First Friday is. From Mare being nervous, the author can infer that First Friday is not a good thing. The reader can also infer that Kilorn will become a main character and be someone that is very important to Mare and her life.

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This section of dialogue is introducing Miss Brown. This story is told from one of her students and he is telling the reader about a time when Miss Brown called on a student who didn't know the answer. She encouraged him and didn't make him feel bad about saying the wrong answer. From this section of dialogue, the reader can start to understand why all of Miss Brown's students love her so much. She is very nice and encourages her students when they need it the most. This is important to the plot because it shows the reader Miss Brown's character traits and how she treats her students. This section gives the reader all the information they need in order to determine why she is all of her students favorite teacher.

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"I don't view myself as a chameleon now..." (My Immigrant American Dream, p. 9)

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"I don't view myself as a chameleon now..." (My Immigrant American Dream, p. 9)

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Connotation: a way of trying to fit in and not stand out or be different from others
Denotation: an animal
This phrase is a negative connotation because when the narrator says this, she is saying that she doesn't want to stand out from others. She has just moved to America from India. She is getting "labeled" and called names because of her accent and the color of her skin. By saying that she wants to be a chameleon in the beginning of the story, she is saying that she doesn't want this to happen anymore and she just wants to blend in with her peers. The author uses this phrase to suggest to the reader that the narrator doesn't like how her culture is portrayed in America.

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"...that had nothing to do with the labels other people gave me." (My Immigrant American Dream, p. 5)

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"...that had nothing to do with the labels other people gave me." (My Immigrant American Dream, p. 5)

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Connotation: classifying someone by their physical presentation
Denotation: a small piece of paper, fabric, or plastic, attached to an object and giving information about it.
This is a negative connotation because the narrator is telling the reader about what she has experienced. People call her names and "label" her based on her appearance just because she is from a different country. The author used this phrase to explain to the reader what the narrator was going through after she immigrated. She went through a lot of troubles with people bullying her because of the color of her skin and her accent. People "label" her and segregate her based on these things. They don't physically label her with paper and writing but they call her names and kind of push her off to the side just because she is different and unique. This added an interesting element to the story because it interests the reader into knowing more about the way she was "labeled" by other people. This shows what the narrator has been through in her life and how she got treated in her time in America.

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"Brooke doesn’t have a hood, hat, or umbrella, so her hair is a wildfire spreading and spreading." (Half-A-Moon, p. 8)

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"Brooke doesn’t have a hood, hat, or umbrella, so her hair is a wildfire spreading and spreading." (Half-A-Moon, p. 8)

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The type of figurative language that this author used is a metaphor. I know this because they are comparing two things directly. The author used the word is to describe the situation. The author included this piece of figurative language to describe to the reader what Brooke's hair looked like. By saying that "her hair is a wildfire, spreading and spreading", the author is describing what Raven is seeing in great detail. This helps the reader know what is going on and it gives the reader a better picture of what is going on.

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"The poster was WEATHER-BEATEN now, with loose strips of paper hanging down." (Love, p. 2)

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"The poster was WEATHER-BEATEN now, with loose strips of paper hanging down." (Love, p. 2)

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Connotation: Very old/ugly looking; worn down
Denotation: Something that is destroyed because of the weather conditions
This is a negative connotation because it is saying how old and not nice-looking the poster looks, and that is not a positive situation. I think that the author used this phrase to give the story more detail and give the reader a better idea of what the poster looked like. From this, we learn where Miss Brown was and the conditions that she was living in. She was living in a beaten down town and this sentence really shows that.

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"I think maybe I should say something since I am a fake BIG SISTER to Mercy and a real big (half) sister to Brooke." (Half-A-Moon, p. 4) 

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"I think maybe I should say something since I am a fake BIG SISTER to Mercy and a real big (half) sister to Brooke." (Half-A-Moon, p. 4) 

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Connotation: A role model or someone with a big responsibility towards a younger sibling
Denotation: An older female sibling
This phrase is used in a negative and positive way by Raven because in the beginning, she is saying how she is a fake big sister to Mercy. What she means is that she is not actually her sister, but she acts like one towards her because she really cares for her. But, the next time she says it, she is saying that she hasn't been much of a big sister to Brooke because they never really got to know each other. The author had Raven say this because she wanted to express how Raven felt about not having Brooke in her life. We learn that Raven feels a bit guilty that she hasn't been there for Brooke, but at the same time, she still blames Brooke for her dad leaving her and her mother.

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In the next section of dialogue, Raven is observing the other blue campers bullying Brooke. They are saying that she is fat and she doesn't need to go and get a second plate of food. From this section, the reader can start to understand how Brooke gets treated. Raven starts to feel bad for her and she can't help but think that she might have been experiencing things like this her whole life. In the beginning of the story, she thought that Brooke had it all. A perfect family, designer suitcases and clothes, expensive things. Up until this moment, she was very envious and jealous of her. Once she witnessed her getting  bullied, she viewed her a bit differently. She realized that she is not perfect and she goes through struggles that every other human can go through. This is important to the plot because it is what makes Raven start to get closer to Brooke and it makes her want to help Brooke. It also shows that the campers can be kind of rude to others that are not part of their group.

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One thing from Half-A-Moon that I can not relate to is the relationship that the main character has with her half sister. Growing up, they never really knew each other and didn't have a good relationship. Raven blamed Brooke for her dad leaving her and she never liked her. I can't relate to this because I have a very good relationship with my sister and I love her very much.

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One thing from Home that I can not relate to is the way that Aleena feels about Hakeem in the middle of the story. She thinks that he is really annoying and hates when he is around. She thinks that he destroys everything that he touches. I can not relate to this because I love when my brother is around and I would never be rude to him the way that Aleena was to Hakeem.

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"...her voice was as gentle as the expression in her beautiful dark brown eyes." (Love, p. 1)

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"...her voice was as gentle as the expression in her beautiful dark brown eyes." (Love, p. 1)

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The author is using a simile in this sentence. I know this because the author used the word as to compare one thing to another. This is effective because it gives the reader a better understanding of what Miss Brown looks like and what the students think of her. The author included this piece of figurative language because it shows the reader that this student really loves Miss Brown and thinks that she is beautiful.

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In this section of dialogue, Benny and the narrator walk up to Miss Browns house because they found out that she was sick, so they went to go see her. From this section, the reader starts to understand that they were both a little nervous to go and see her because they didn't know what to expect. Neither of them wanted to knock of the door because they felt bad for Miss Brown and didn't what to bother her. This piece of information is important to the plot because it lets the reader know how both of the characters were feeling in this scene. It also reveals personality traits of the characters by letting the reader know that both characters were nervous at the moment because they truly care about Miss Brown.

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Minutes: 20
Pages: 15
How I felt reading today: I felt focused and very into my book while I was reading today.
Did I meet my goal: No

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One thing from Love that I can not relate to is a loved one dying. In the story, Miss Brown dies and all the kids from her class are devastated. They are all so upset because she was their favorite teacher and they loved her very much.

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One thing from Love that I can relate to is having a teacher that I really like. Last year, my favorite teacher was my reading and writing teacher. She was the best teacher that I have ever had. This relates to the short story because all of the students really loved Miss Brown.

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"The air shimmers with heat and humidity" (Red Queen, p. 1)

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"The air shimmers with heat and humidity" (Red Queen, p. 1)

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The type of figurative language that is used in this sentence is personification. I know this because the main character is saying that the air shimmers. She is giving the air human-like qualities by saying that it shimmers, which it obviously can't do. She is using this piece of figurative language because it gives the reader a picture in their mind about how hot and humid it really was. It helps the reader understand what time of year it was and maybe where the story takes place since that piece of information it telling the reader the weather conditions.

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Goal 1 - Read more pages in the reading time

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Goal 1 - Read more pages in the reading time

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I usually read about 15-18 pages in the reading time that we are given. My goal for the next couple of weeks is to read more than that and stay focused to do so. I want to achieve this goal so that it can improve my stamina and I will be about to read more in a short amount of time.

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One thing from this short story that I can relate to is the fact that I have a brother that annoys me sometimes too. I understand Aleena's struggles throughout the story because she is annoyed with her brother and I understand what that is like. In the end, she realizes that it is not his fault and he is just learning. I remind myself sometimes to not get too mad with my brother and just relax and not take everything so seriously.

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Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue.
What does the reader learn or start to understand?
Why is it important to the plot? Does it:
- reveal characters' personality traits, feelings, thoughts, and/or motives.
- move the plot forward by motivating characters to make decisions or take action
- reveal important details or secrets
What can the reader infer?

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Denotation:
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 or understand about the characters, setting, plot, ect.?

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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 of figurative language? What does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict?