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After viewing the snapshots I have a personal connections to few of them like "Asian hate" and "Phone abused" Durring my winter trip I went to some western countries I feel like they do not respect us asian by not having manner toward us. There are several times where I struggle to get away from my phone to focus on my work, going to sleep or taking a shower.

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Reflect

The first two sentences, "Mexico is sinking" and "California is on fire," show the places that have been mentioned in the poem, and sentence 8, "were to cross the border each month," represent time. I will be using auditory imagery and metaphor in my poem as techniques that can show time and places; this can be done by using metaphor, hinting ideas of places but without saying it out, and auditory imagery for the sound of places, for example, car beeping, people walking..etc.

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Time:

Place:

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Self Harm

During developing characteristic, teenagers often have difficulty dealing with their emotions, so they often self-harm to relieve themself.

Insecurity

Nowadays, unrealistic beauty standards have been created to make young teens feel insecure about their bodies

Drug. Abuse

Drug abuse has been a big problem with teens because it creates a peaceful space in their minds and is a temporary stress reliever caused by their problems

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https://greenhillrecovery.com/teen-drug-use/

https://www.theyarethefuture.co.uk/insecurity-and-anxiety-teenager/

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About self-harm

Self-harm is when people deliberately hurt themselves as a way of coping with painful or strong emotions. It's a way of trying to get control over the feelings or relief from them.

For some people, the attempt to control or stop feelings through self-harm is actually a way of trying to heal themselves. Other people self-harm so they can 'feel something' rather than feeling nothingness or emptiness. Some people self-harm to show desperation or seek help, to influence other people's behaviour, or to 'get back at' others.

Self-harm is generally a sign that a person is in deep distress.

Self-harm needs to be taken seriously. It can become a habit or an addiction. Repeated self-harm can lead to serious injuries, scarring, medical conditions and accidental death. And people who self-harm are at increased risk of attempting suicide.

Self-harm: how it happens

Self-harm happens in different ways, some more obvious and serious than others. Forms of self-harm include:

cutting, scratching, carving, branding or marking the body

picking at scabs so they don't heal

pulling hair

burning or grazing yourself

biting, bruising or hitting yourself

hitting a part of your body on something hard.

Digital self-harm or self-cyberbullying is when teenagers create alternative online identities for themselves on social media sites and post cruel comments about themselves. The alternative identities might also get cruel comments from other people.

Some teenagers and young people deal with strong emotions in less obvious but still serious ways. These include binge-drinking, taking lots of drugs, having unsafe sex or starving themselves.

Signs of self-harm

Young people who self-harm sometimes try to hide it. They're often ashamed of their behaviour and worry that people will be angry with them, reject them or not understand why they're self-harming.

If you're concerned that your child might be self-harming, here are some signs to watch out for.

Behaviour signs
Your child might:

have changes in her sleeping or eating patterns

lose interest in activities she usually enjoys, or stop seeing friends

avoid activities like swimming, where her legs, arms or torso can be seen, or wear clothes that cover her arms and legs

skip school or have a drop in performance at school

hide objects like razor blades, stencil knives, lighters and matches.

Emotional signs
Your child might:

have big changes in mood

stop caring about his appearance.

Physical signs
Your child might have injuries that she can't or won't explain.

If your child is self-harming, early intervention is important. If you step in early and encourage your child to get professional support, your child can learn positive ways of handling strong feelings. This can break the self-harm cycle and prevent future self-harming.

If your child is self-harming: what to do

If you find out your child is self-harming, you might feel afraid, guilty, shocked, panicked or even angry.

It can be hard to understand what's going on and why - and your child might not have the words to tell you. But by staying calm, being respectful, not judging and actively listening, you might get some insight into your child's thoughts and feelings and some ideas about how you can help.

The most important thing is letting your child know that strong feelings are normal - but they're also hard to have. And when you're in your teens, things can seem even harder.

If you find your child self-harming

If you find your child in the act of self-harming, avoid reacting with anger or threats. Saying that your child is just doing it for attention won't help either. Most self-harm isn't about getting attention.

It's best to speak calmly, directly and without judgment. You might say something like, 'I can see that you're very upset. I hadn't realised things had built up so much. You can talk to me about this. I won't get angry at you'.

If your child seems to be 'zoned out' or unresponsive during the act of self-harm - which is common - say your child's name calmly and quietly and ask him to tell you where he is. Ask him if you can get help.

Provide first aid for any cuts or injuries in a calm way without fuss. Get medical attention for anything that looks serious. This can show your child that her body is important and worth caring for.

You might say something like, 'I'd like to help you heal those cuts' or 'Let's get some antiseptic to help those cuts heal quickly'.

Talking about self-harming

You can ask your child some questions about the self-harm, bearing in mind that people who self-harm might feel ashamed about it. That's why it's important to stay calm, not judge and listen silently without interrupting.

For example:

'I noticed the scars on your arm. I hope it's OK to say that. Can you tell me about the times when you hurt yourself?'

'I can see that you're very upset. You might be scared. I'm scared too. Together we can work this out.'

'The fact that you're self-harming tells me you're very upset. You might not like the fact that I've found out. I'm not going to ask you lots of questions but I do want to help - when you're ready.'

If you think your child needs urgent medical attention - for example, because of serious wounds or an overdose, or because he's feeling suicidal - call 000 for an ambulance or take your child to an emergency department.

Getting help for self-harming teenagers

Your child might be able to stop self-harming on her own, but support from a professional like a GP, counsellor or psychologist is important.

A health professional might recommend different therapies depending on your child's needs. Treatment might include psychological therapy or counselling and parent or family therapy.

Counselling can help teenagers understand why they're self-harming, what triggers the self-harming and how to stop. It might include helping teenagers to understand and manage strong emotions and learn more effective ways of managing and expressing strong thoughts and feelings.

If your child isn't comfortable seeing a health professional, you can suggest he uses online or phone support services like Lifeline, Kids Helpline for Teens and eheadspace.

Looking after yourself

It can be hard to support a young person who self-harms, understand your own reactions and manage the needs of other family members. Here are a few ways to look after your own health and wellbeing as you go through this difficult experience:

Ask for help from family, friends or members of your support network. You can ask them to give you a call or send you a text, or to look after your other children while you take some time out for yourself.

Make some time every day to be on your own to read a book, watch a TV show or write about your thoughts and feelings. Start with five minutes at the end of the day if that's all you have.

Make time for some physical activity - for example, walking, yoga or swimming. A bit of exercise can give you more energy for supporting your child.

Seek help for yourself if you're distressed, or you just want to talk about the effect of your child's behaviour on you. Your GP, a psychologist or a counsellor is a good person to talk to about this.

Looking after yourself can make it easier to support your child. It also gives your child an example of how it's good to seek help when you're distressed.

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Self-harm is when people deliberately hurt themselves as a way of coping with painful or strong emotions. It's a way of trying to get control over the feelings or relief from them. For some people, the attempt to control or stop feelings through self-harm is actually a way of trying to heal themselves.

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How does the use of repetition and colloquial language convey the stereotypes the speaker faces?

The poet uses repetition in the poem in response to the stereotypes she encounters, as seen in lines 1 through 10 of stanza 1. When someone asks about the author, she responds, "No, I am not Chinese." They then continue to ask her where she is from, and she keeps repeating that she is Native American Indian and she does not fit the stereotype that they are describing her.

How does the use of repetition and colloquial language convey the speaker's exasperation with these stereotypes?

The author shows exhaustiveness with the use of the word "Uh Huh" in stanza 3 lines 3-5 that have been repeatedly shown she has been asked a lot about her culture

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Padlet Reflection

I can describe my character by their culture, name, looks, and humor. I can describe my character through internal thoughts, my voice, and dialogue.

Word Wall

Joyful

Energetic

Depression

Happiness

Miserable

Mysterious

Interesting

Geneious

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Enjabment

A poetic device called enjambment lets the idea continue throughout several lines. Because it doesn't have any closing punctuation, the poet can play with the lines' rhythm by breaking from the poem's usual structure.

Line Breaks

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“Hey hey hey”
Bees buzzing in my ears

Expecting my tears

Walking my way
Pretending not to hear.

I am not scared

“I like your pants”
Mocking my jorts

Just because it was a bit short

“Go beat him he’s a woman”

The women who
them boys

Can not beat

In handball

Not to mention beating me

But they can not

Asking me

“What do you like

Boy or girl.”

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How does Carmen Tafolla show the reader what is happening without expressly starting to state it?

The author shows the reader without expressly stating it, for example, the mother tells the daughter to have or create an impact by making your mark, but when telling her she does not just say it in the normal way she gives the keypoint advice.

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How can you apply this to your own poem? Write a short summary answering this.

I can use the technique "Show and Don't tell" and apply it in my poem because my poem is about LGBT gender equality and I wanted to be "sarcastic"

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Me personally think its just a sudden crush and mostly every teen has experienced it, but the authour metioning wanting to marry the girl.

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Which parts of your poem do you think might not read as ‘serious’? (Think about word choice, sentence structure, rhyme, or rhythm)

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Which parts of your poem do you think might not read as ‘serious’? (Think about word choice, sentence structure, rhyme, or rhythm)

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The author was describing passion for a special girl that he is talking about but she rejected him and in the last line last stanza he said "An now I think I really luv her friend."

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What changes could you make to your poem to make it more serious?

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What changes could you make to your poem to make it more serious?

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I think making this poem more serious by not jumping from liking the girl to liking her friends because the girl rejected him

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I think adding rhythm and rhymes to my poem makes it more interesting and captivating to the audience.

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“Hey hey hey”
Bees buzzing in my ears

Expecting my tears

Walking my way
Pretending not to hear.

I am not scared

A bunch of cowards

Can’t fight alone

Just like a hive of bees

Always sticking to be.

I am not scared

“I like your pants”
Mocking my shorts

Just because they were too short

“Go beat him he’s a woman”

Thinking it’s cool

But it's just immature

Thinking they can chicken me out

I am not scared

Asking me

“Who do you like

Boy or girl.”

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My original plan has changed because I think gender equality is important because LGBTQ+ people are still human and should have human rights. However, after doing some research, I discovered that the LGBTQ+ community feels very ashamed to express who they are because of societal standards.

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I fixed the poem and pallet according to the feedback, but I believe I still need to improve my grammar. However, I believe I did a great job achieving the character persona.