https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40 Made with a wish on a star en-us 2022-01-31 14:09:33 UTC 2022-05-23 13:56:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021328528 Connotation- (What does the word mean in the text?)

Denotation- (What is the litteral meaning of the word?)

Mood: (What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative?)

Reasoning: (Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn?)]]> 2022-01-31 14:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021328528 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021330542 1- What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this.

2- Why is it effective? Why did the author include this piece of figurative language? What does it make you picture or understand? ]]> 2022-01-31 14:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021330542 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021362007 1- Include the image of the dialogue above.

2- Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue.
- What does the reader learn or start to understand?
          - Why is it important?

3- 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

4- What can the reader infer? 
    ]]> 2022-01-31 14:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021362007 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021498364 In the short story Home, I have related to the fact that the main character has a younger sibling. In the book, Aleena's family adopted a three year old boy named Hakeem. As Hakeem kept messing Aleena's stuff, she distanced herself form him and believed he only brough bad to her. I have two younger siblings and I can relate to Aleena as sometimes, my siblings can be frustrating too. I also have gotten mad at them when they take or ruin my stuff, but at the end, I always show them that I love them. ]]> 2022-01-31 15:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2021498364 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023477569 In the short story, The War of The Wall, the main character expressed her hatred for the person who is painting the wall. The story explains how the wall was dear to the community and everyone thought that the New Yorker was going to ruin the beauty of it. But at the end, she ended up painting a beautiful recognition of various people. The people realized she was the cousin of a Jimmy Lyons and that she painted out of recognition. I can realte to this as many people have judged others by first appreance, just like the people in the book. I also am guilty of assuming ones personality by their looks, but at the end, they turned out to be amazing people.]]> 2022-02-01 14:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023477569 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023489324 These lines of dialogue expand the plot and the understandings of the different types of characters as it shows Mama loosing her temper on the Painter Lady. Once the painter lady set foot into thw town, nobody liked her and everybody believed she was going to destroy the wall. Mama didn't want to assume at the beginning, but after the Painter Lady asked questions about her food, Mama lost her last straw. These lines propel the action as it shows Mama's sudden burst and how she also believed the painter was a stuck up New Yorker. Later in the book, Mama also mentions how people from the North have no manners, and with these quotes, the reader can see how Mama is displeased. ]]> 2022-02-01 14:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023489324 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023510390 In the sentence above, the author describes the blazing hot weather of Morocco by using personification. I know that this piece of text is personfication as the author describes the sun as fierce, which is a human trait. The author is using a human trait (the word fierce) for an object which is not a human, making this personification. This piece of figuarative language is effective as it can help the reader understand the level of heat during the summer of Morocco. It also can be pictured as the scorching hot sunlight during the heat wave. ]]> 2022-02-01 15:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023510390 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023551955 Word: Hammer

Denotation: A hammer is a tool that consists of a heavy piece of metal at the end of a handle. It is used, for example, to hit nails into a piece of wood or a wall, or to break things into pieces

Connotation: In a fast movement, upbeat, hitting, tool, nails, slamming

Mood: The mood shown with the word hammering is negative as it mainly used if one is being attacked or critized. The word hammer also brings out a definition of hitting something or "hammering" something in.

Reasoning: I think the author used the word hammering to implfy how Aleena's heart was beatig rapidly after walking up the flight of stairs. The author also used the word to show how exhausted and tired she was with her heart beating fast. The reader can understand how Aleena's heart was moving and how she was out of breath with just one word. ]]> 2022-02-01 15:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2023551955 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2025431363 In the short story, Love, the main character expresses how one teacher changed the life of the whole class. Everybody adored Ms Vera Brown and they became better students all because of her. But as soon as they found out she wont be teaching them and that she fell ill, everyone was affected. In the end, the author describes how everyone was sad because of Ms Brown's death and that they couldn't move on from her. I personally can not relate to this short story as I never had a teahcer I adored a lot, and neither did any of my loved ones pass away. I don't know and can not relate to the sorrow the students are currently facing, which makes this short story a window for me.]]> 2022-02-02 14:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2025431363 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2027663595 Minutes: 20

Pages: 16

How I felt: I just started the book, The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo, and overall, it was a great beginning. At first, I thought the setting was too chaotic and that the main character Clerra, would be introduced. But later, I found out that the main charcater was the cause of the mess. I like the story so far as it is something new and not just a normal cliche story.  ]]> 2022-02-03 15:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2027663595 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2027672438 Word: Flicker

Denotation: (Of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness

Connotation: Rapid, quick, movement, light, spark, flash, sudden, slight

Mood: The mood the word "flicker" gives off is negative as it describes how the teacher slightly recognized the students and it was only for a small time being.

Reasoning: The author used this word as it describes how weak the teacher became, all to the point where she can barely recognize her own students. Also, the word flicker can conduct a meaning of a slight spark, so using this word can describe the recognition more clearly to the reader.]]> 2022-02-03 15:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2027672438 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029525640 Date Started: February 3rd

Date Finished: February 20th]]> 2022-02-04 14:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029525640 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029571872 Minutes: 27

Pages: 24

Did I reach my goal: Yes

How I felt: While reading the book, I got indulged into the story and wanted to know what happened next. The main character, Clara, has a whole differnet life than me so seeing her point of view and how she lives facinates me. I also enjoyed how the book cracks few jokes from time to time and also shows a good father-daugther bond. ]]> 2022-02-04 14:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029571872 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029579281 In the short story, Half-A-Moon, the main character describes more about how she resented her half sister, Brooke, because that was the reason her dad left her. Raven at the end realizes the importance of a sister bind, even thiugh you are resentful for one another. Raven also cares and teaches Brooke like her own sister. I can relate to this as I have a younger sister too and I know how it feels like to spend precious time with her. Raven also expresses the joy she feels by teaching Brooke something new, just like how I feel when I teach my younger sister something new. ]]> 2022-02-04 15:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029579281 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029593278 In this statement, I noticed that the author used an idiom to show the angry look is Rose's eyes. Clara and Rose were enemies for their whole life, and whenever they see each other, they can't stand still without breaking into a fight. The words, "spark of hate ignited in her eyes" is not its litteral meaning, but the author used this idiom to show the amount of hatred Rose feels for Clara and also to describe how Rose has widened, angry eyes. This piece of figurative language is effective as the reader can understand the relationship between Rose and Clara, but also how Rose has immense hatred for Clara. ]]> 2022-02-04 15:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2029593278 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2033135163 In this phrase from the story, Half-A-Moon, the main character expresses how it was windy and raining while they were walking back to camp. The main character explains how Brooke does not have an unbrella or coat/hood to cover her up from getting damp. Instead of the author blantly saying Brooke's hair is a mess, the author uses a methaphor to express the condition of her hair. I know the phrase "is a wildfire spreading and spreading" is a methaphor as it is comparing a wildfire to Brooke's messy hair without using the words "like" or "as". ]]> 2022-02-07 14:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2033135163 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2033181770 In this piece of dialogue, the author describes how Raven and Brooke hold hands to walk through the forest together. The author also expresses how Raven reached out for Brooke's hand as she can't keep up with the pace. Before in the story, when Brooke was far behind, Raven ignored it and went on wth her trail. But now as she reaches out for Brooke's hand, the reader can infer their strong bond which has been created. This quote is important as it allows the reader to see the development of the characters over the course of the story, but also after understanding each other. ]]> 2022-02-07 14:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2033181770 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2033246260 In these sentences, the author explains how Brooke struggles to walk up the hill amongst the other campers and is far behind. Instead of helping Brooke up, Raven continues her journey as she has other campers she needs to supervise. But, the author also indirectly shows us how Raven doesn't have a healthy relationship with her half-sister, and this can indicate that she may not want to help Brooke. This piece of dialogue is important to the story as it lets the reader know the relationship between Raven and Brooke and how broken it is. Later on in the story, as the same incident happens, the reader can compare and contrast from here and later to see the character development. ]]> 2022-02-07 14:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2033246260 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2035611868 Word: Heating

Denotation: Equipment or devices used to provide heat, especially to a building.

Connotation: Angry, steaming, impatient, annoyed, bursting

Mood: The mood conveyed by the word "heating" is negative as it expresses Mama getting angry and getting impatient with the customer.

Reasoning: The author used this phrase to show how annoyed Mama is at the painter lady doubting her food and how she is about to burst out with steam at any time. This added more depth to the story and indirectly shows Mama's anger. ]]> 2022-02-08 14:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2035611868 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049220666 Minutes: 33

Pages: 30

Did I reach my goal: Yes

How I felt: When I was reading, I realized more about the character and how it developed over time. The character at first wanted to rebel against her parents as they divorced, so she smoked one cigeratte and was ratted out by her enemy Rose. Because of today's reading, I learned more about the main character's feelings over the divorce of her parents.  ]]> 2022-02-15 18:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049220666 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049227925 In the book, Clara, the main character, expresses her feelings when her parents split up and when he dad decided it would be better for her not be with her mom over the summer. Clara was furious with his descion and decided to rebel against him by smoking for the first time. I can not relate to the frustration Clara is facing as my parents have not split up, nor have I smoked a ciggerate ever. But, because of the authors description, I can interpret the feelings of Clara because of her parents sudden seperation. ]]> 2022-02-15 18:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049227925 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049573005 I chose the goal where I have to read at least 20 pages because I want to finish the book as soon as possible. I am really into the book and I would like to get more reading done so I can learn more about the characters and see how they develop over time. ]]> 2022-02-15 21:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049573005 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049577110 In this section of dialogue, Raven goes into the woods during a windy night to go find Brooke. Brooke was teased and dared to go find the "monster in woods" by Mercy, and as Raven was her elder sister, she went out to look for her at the cabin in the wood. When Raven found Brooke in the cabin of the Old lady, who was alledgedly the moster in the woods, they exclaim how they were half sisters. The Old Lady realizes how they both considered each other as half-sisters and were not close to each other. The Old Lady explains and makes a reference to half sisters being a half moon; even though by name they are "half", the whole thing is always there. The Lady describes a half moon at night, but the full, whole moon is always in the sky. Just like a moon, half sisters are not really half of each other, the whole part of them is always there. This quote is significant as the bond between Raven and Brooke grew stronger and they realized that they are sisters by heart. ]]> 2022-02-15 21:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2049577110 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2050916764 In the statement from the book, The Way You Make Me Feel, I noticed a type of figurative language: personification. Clara was describing her neighborhood and when she came across to of the restaurant workers, she notice one of the workers off their shift and getting into their rusty, old car. Clara describes the car and its bad condition by using the word "groan" to describe the sound the car makes when starts. I know that this is personfication groaning is a human trait, but the author used it to describe the broken down car of the worker. I think the author used this word to add more depth to the story and also to show the working conditions of the restaurant as their worker can't afford a proper car with their pay. ]]> 2022-02-16 14:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2050916764 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2050941067 Word: Bustling

Denotation: (Of a place) be full of activity and noise

Connotation: Hurridly, rapidly, energetic, action, filled with

Mood: This creates a positive mood as the story later described the mom's as good income and full of energy, which helps the reader set a positive mood.

Reasoning: As Clara walks through the Korean community streets of LA, she describes what sees throughout every block and and explains to the reader how it is like to be in her place. The word bustling shows how the moms bombarded the cafe with their infants and how the cafe is full of "cool" moms. The author used this word to show how the mom radpidly gathered around in the cafe to easdrop on Clara and Kevin and to set them up, making the reader understand that everyone in the community is close with each other. ]]> 2022-02-16 14:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2050941067 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2050953606 Clara's dad owns a food truck called KoBra in the book, and as a punsihment for Clara's utterly rude disbehavier during Prom, she was forced to help her dad out in the truck. But, what makes it worse is that Clara has to work with her enemy since birth, Rose. As time progresses, Clara sees the importance of money and how hard her dad works to provide food on the tabe. I can not personally relate to this, but I have had a friend where they expressed the same feeling to me, making me connect with the book. My friend was never well off, nor was she poor. She took many things for granted, untill her father passed away and she was on her own. She had to do the housework while her mom was out for a job, and she had to take care of her brother. Her mom thankfully found a job and everything was settled, but my friend explained to me how she realized what she took for granted only after she had to work hard for it. I can make this connection to Clara as she realized the important of family, money, and hard work only after putting in the effort, just like my friend. ]]> 2022-02-16 14:22:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2050953606 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2066446774 In the phrase from the book, Julie, the main character, talks about the model she encounters in the airport and how they were drastically different from each other; Julie wore a hoodie and sweatpants while the model wore high heels and a short, knee length dress. Julie expressed how she  didn't understand how girls were able to wear heels that were so long and how they are able to balance with a tiny stick. The author uses a similie to express Julie's opinion on heels and how she believed the heel represented a thin, long needle. I knew this was a similie as it used the word "as" and it is comparing both the heel and a needle. This use of figurtaive language not only shows the reader Julie's opinion on heels, but also how she believed the models personailty differs from her. ]]> 2022-02-25 14:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2066446774 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2066451134 Date Started: February 24th

Date finsihed: March 5th]]> 2022-02-25 14:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2066451134 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069530692 In the article, "Stop the Sun," the author starts it off by describing Terry's problem which is when his fathers eyes move away. As the author also describes how Terry is stuborn and doesn't give up without knowing the full truth, throughout the story Terry tries to find out the reason and why his parents kept it from him. This helps the reader understand how Terry is embarrassed of his dads condition and how he wants to fix it. Terry's mom told him that it was the cause of the Vietnam War but wouldnt explain anything else. Becuase Terry was trying to solve his fathers problem, he starts learning more about the war and the effects on he soldiers. The reader can infer thats Terry wants to solve thise problem as soon as possible and wants to know the truth behind his fathers sudden movements. ]]> 2022-02-28 14:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069530692 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069534942 In the article, the author writes in pargraphs 1 and 2 thats Terry was bottered when his father's eyes went away. I think tis phrase shows the reader that Terry was embarrased of his dad's sudden eye movements, but also because he did not know the cause of it. On page 1, Terry states, "And he stopped pushing it. But it bothered him whenever it happened. When something bothered him, he liked to stay with it until he understood it, and he understood no part of this." (Paulsen, Pg. 1).  This statement shows that everytime Terry sees his fathers eyes go far away, he would be bothered because he did not know the cause of it. The reader can infer that he had some sense of guilt and pity because he saw his struggling, but because nobody would tell him what happened, the reader can also see that he is curious about his fathers condition. Terry also says, "But some part of Terry was embarrassed. He didn’t want to say why he wanted to know about Vietnam," (Paulsen, Pg. 2). This phrase shows the reader how Terry is embarrased to talk or be with his dad in public, which can be the cause on why Terry wants to solve his dad's condition. ]]> 2022-02-28 14:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069534942 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069538906 The article, "Stop the Sun", portrays the theme on how you may not truly understand the struggles of someone else fully. This was shown as the author shows how Terry expresses throughout the story as he couldn't understand much about the war and its effects on one deeply. His father's eyes would always go far away and Terry was always confused on why. His parents would not tell him the cause, but as he was determined, he tried to learn more about the Vietnam War in which his father was a soldier of. But even after that, he couldn't understand what could possibly be the cause of his fathers sudden change in behavior. In fact, he was even embarassed to talk about his father's condition to others. But when he did ask his dad on why his eyes went away, his father explained to his the horrible sights he had seen during war. Those scenes kept playing in his fathers head and he broke down in tears whie explaining. Terry states, "He understood only that he didn’t understand and that he would probably never know what it was really like, would probably never understand what had truly happened. And maybe his father would never be truly normal," (Paulsen, Pg. 7). This statement shows the reader that Terry couldnt understand fully what his father went through even if he wanted to. Terry did not experience it inperson and only his father was the only one who would be able to know the whole truth and how it feels like. His struggles can not be interpreted by anyone else, even Terry. ]]> 2022-02-28 14:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069538906 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069602830 In the short story, "Stop the Sun", I noticed the authors use of figurative language in many occasions, and also in the phrase above. The author uses a simile while describing how Terry's father was down on the floor, whimpering and squirming as he had a breakdown in the middle of the store thinking back to his time during the Vietnam War. I know the author used a similie because the author used the word "like" to compare a hurt animal with Terry's dad. This piece of figurative language is effective as it describes and compares Terry's dad to a hurt animal, letting the reader infer the state of Terry's dad. I believe the author used this simile to show how Terry's dad is struggling and remeniscing about the horrible scenes in his mind. Because of this comparision, I can picture how Terry's dad is on the floor, whimpering and curled up as his mind goes back to the time where he almost died during war. ]]> 2022-02-28 14:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069602830 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069615680 In the short story, "Stop the Sun," a window I noticed was when Terry expresses how he was embarrased of his dad because his dad would have moments where his eyes went far away. I can relate to this as my parents don't have any condition or bad memories from before, unlike Terry's dad. Even though I can slightly understand how Terry is feeling because of his dad's condition, I cant not fully relate as I am never embarassed of my dad or the way he acts. My dad does have a thick Indian accent, but never was I embarrased or ashamed of it while Terry was embarrassed that his father was different from the other dads. ]]> 2022-02-28 14:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069615680 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069635656 Word: Break

Denotation: Separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.

Connotation: Shatter, disappear, separate, fall apart, fade

Mood: The mood portrayed with the word break is negative as it talks about Terry's father falling apart once he is reminded of his horrible memmories.

Reasoning: The author used the word break to describe how Terry's father would "break" or "fall apart" once reminded about his tragic memmories during the Vietnam War. This added more understanding to the story as Terry understood why his mother never brought anything about the war up and how she never mentioned anything to his father, as she was afraid he would shatter on the inside. Because of the word break, the reader can learn the effect the war had on Terry's dad and also how those emotions can easily seperate him on the inside. ]]> 2022-02-28 14:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069635656 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069656858 Minutes: 87

Pages: 83

Did I reach my goal: Yes

How I felt: As I got back into the habit of reading at home, I spent a good amount of time understanding the characters and getting more reading done. While reading, I felt more relaxed and accomplished as I continued reading for more than an hour. I also found the book more interesting as the plot took a sudden change and I just did not want to stop reading. After I read, I felt less stressed as I distracted myself from my computer for more than an hour and I also finished more than half of a book in a day. ]]> 2022-02-28 15:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069656858 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069667732 Because I finished my last goal fairly easily, I wanted to add more and this time focus on the amount of pages that i would read, not the time. I usually read for ten to five minutes when I have time, but with this goal, I want to set aside time so can read more and undertsand the plot and characters better. ]]> 2022-02-28 15:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2069667732 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100067937 Date started: March 7th

Date finished: April 1st]]> 2022-03-17 13:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100067937 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100073667 Minutes: 35

Pages: 31

How I felt reading today: As this is the first time I read this book for more than 30 minutes, I felt ike I got a lot of reading done. The plot progressed and the mystery was close to being solved. I also got to learn more about the three main leads and one side character.

Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-03-17 13:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100073667 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100080063 In the book, You'll be the death of me, I learned more about the three characters (Ivy, Matteo, and Cal) and what their relationship with each other was. The author describes how they knew each ther very well and were the bestest of friends in middle school, but after few conflicts and new friends, tehy slowly drifted apart. I can realte to this as I have had multiple friends which I am not as close with right now, and I learned that life just goes on. ]]> 2022-03-17 13:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100080063 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100084049 Date Started: March 1st

Date finished: March 12th]]> 2022-03-17 13:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2100084049 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2101922012 Minutes: 15

Pages: 9

How I felt reading today: Today, the reading was more intenese as we found out more about the drug dealers. I also learned more about other supporting characters.

Did I reach my goal: No]]> 2022-03-18 13:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2101922012 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2101926258 In the book, I have noticed multiple mirrors and windows throughout. But one window that stood out was the fame factor of certain students. Some character's fame is a huge part of their life and ruining it with the murder would ruin their reputation. The characters did not even report the murder to the police in the fear of losing their fame. I can not relate as if I was in their situation, I would be responsible and tell the situation to higher authorities. ]]> 2022-03-18 13:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2101926258 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2117171152 Minutes: 37

Pages: 32

How I felt reading today: I learned the secrets of Mateo and Ivy in todays reading, and I also learned more details about their daily lives. A conflict occured between the three and it moved the plot.

Did I reach my goal: Yes]]> 2022-03-28 13:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2117171152 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2117172525 The window I noticed in the book was shown when Matteo talked about the struggles he was facing. Matteo was taking on more than 5 part time jobs and he has many expenses he can't take care of. I personally cant relate to this as I have not experienced the struggle of money in life yet. I value money and I know how hard it is to get, but I have not earned it myself to know the true struggle Matteo is facing. ]]> 2022-03-28 13:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2117172525 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2121497814 Minutes: 40

Pages: 38

How I felt reading today: Today, I was not too excited about reading my book as I felt it was too long. The author made some parts slow and as it was a mystery, few parts were slower paced than my liking. But after about 20 pages, I was more interested in my book and also found out who the killer of Boney is. The drug dealers plan was confusing, but as the story went on, I understood more of it.

Did I reach my goal: Yes]]> 2022-03-30 13:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2121497814 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2121498697 In the end of the book, the characters Ivy and Daniel were shown as having conflicts throughout, even tough they were siblings. Ivy always compared whatever she did with Daniel, and others "appreaciated" Daniel more than her in her point of view. I can relate as siblings do fight all the time, and I personally dont have the best relationship with my brother. But that does not prevent me from loving him, just like Ivy likes Daniel too. ]]> 2022-03-30 13:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2121498697 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125436862 Minutes: 30

Pages: 27

How I felt reading today: Today, I finsihed up my book, You'll Be The Death Of Me. The plottwists kept coming in and the relationship between characters has been resolved. In fact, the three of them became best friends again and their relationship is stronger than before. The last twist in the end shocked me as Mateo's dad was dating the biggest enemy of the three, and the end was unexpected.

Did I reach my goal: yes]]> 2022-04-01 13:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125436862 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125445245 As I finsihed up the book, You'll Be the Death of Me, the author wrapped up the characters relationships, feelings and connections. One of them is Ivy feeling guilty for holding only resentment before Boney died. I know how she is currently feeling as I experienced the same situation, but with my grandmother. I was never close to my grandmother and I never got to know her, but once she passed away, I wished I was closer with her, and even with her before she left me. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125445245 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125455094 The book, You'll Be The Death of Me, has many pieces of figurative language, including the one above. The words, "safety net" make up and idiom as there is no literal safety net, it is just a way of saying a backup plan so in the future, you would be all set. The authors use of figurative language is effective as it helps the readers understand what Cal may do in the future, but also what his dad's may want him to do. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125455094 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125472641 Word: Aches

Denotation: a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Connotation: Emotion, sorrow, pain in the heart, tears, sadness, bittersweet, guilty

Mood: The mood shown by the word aches is negative as the word portrays the character crying and feeling guilty for Boney's death

Reasoning: The author used the word aches to not only show how mcuh Ivy cried, but also to show how her heart is heavy with guilt and pain. She is mourning about Boney's death and she feeling guilty overall. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125472641 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125480239 In the book, You'll Be The Death of Me, I predict that the relationship between Cal, Mateo, and Ivy will get stronger than before. Their relationship slowly broke apart even more as they got into constant fights, but I believe they have to place that all aside to solve the murder case. The book also shows that Mateo resents his dad, and as he is coming to town again, I believe Mateo would not fix him relationship with him father. I also believe that new characters would be closer to Ivy, Cal, and Mateo as new people were introduced throughout. ]]> 2022-04-01 13:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2125480239 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130634432 Minutes: 45

Pages: 39

How I felt reading today: I am not enjoying my new book too much so far, but as it is based off of my favorite game, Clue, I want to give the book a try. I also hope the book would get better in the future.

Did I reach my goal: Yes]]> 2022-04-05 13:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130634432 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130637347 As I already made a goal with the amount of minutes I should read, I made a new goal where I count the number of minutes. This way, I can read at an even pace and also read a good amount of the book. ]]> 2022-04-05 13:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130637347 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130642267 In the book, In the Ballroom With the Candlestick, we learn about a charted boarding school in blackbrooke where constant murders and deaths take place. Many students have fled the school, but good amount of students are still in the school as their parents let them. I can not relate as I know if I was in their shoes, I would not be comfortable in a place where contsant murder takes place ]]> 2022-04-05 13:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130642267 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130648001 Start Date: April 5th]]> 2022-04-05 13:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2130648001 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2134606554 Minutes: 35

Pages: 31

How I felt reading today: As the book is still at the stage of intorducing new charcaters, the plot has not porgressed much except for a murder that took place. No one knows much about the murder, and the suspense makes me not wnt to stop readig the book. The book is in a different point of view than the books I usually read, but I still enjoy the change.

Did I reach my goal: yes]]> 2022-04-07 13:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2134606554 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2134611804 In the book, we start slowly learning about the characers and the relationship between the characters. We learn how everone is related and who is dating and who is just friends. We also learn about Plum and Musturd, where their relationship is something I can relate to. The book didn't mention the incident yet, but Plum and Musturd are now on bad terms due to past conflicts. I can reate as I have one friend who I am not the closest to anymore beause of various conflictions, and I can relate to Plums feelings. ]]> 2022-04-07 13:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2134611804 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2140836483 Minutes: 23

Pages: 18

How I felt reading today: I am still in Professers Plum's point of view, where he decribed how he was not in the best terms with Col. Musturd. As the party went on, the book expresses the broken relationship between them.

Did I reach my goal?: No]]> 2022-04-12 13:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2140836483 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2140839446 In the book, Mustard and Plum are still in the party (of three people) and the author showed how they have a broken relationship. An incident whcih was not mentioned clearly was shown to have broken the friendship between Plum and Mustard. I can relate to broken freindships as I have had couple of fights with friends, and for a few weeks things were awkward between us. ]]> 2022-04-12 13:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2140839446 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2161234900 Date started: Apr. 27th

Date finsihed: ]]> 2022-04-28 00:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2161234900 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162374424 Minutes: 11

Pages: 8

How I felt reading today: As I started my book today, I got a breif overview about the three characters and how close they are. I also learned about their unique personailities and how those are what make each other different. I also learned more about the characters family and I thought the third point of view made the book interesting]]> 2022-04-28 12:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162374424 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162420797 I have switched schools before for the gifted program, and that made it hard to keep friends from my past school. Nina is going the a precollege program for 10 months and being away from her closest friends is going to be hard. In fact, her two other friends are neighbors so she never left them for such a long time. I can undertsand how Nina is feeling about leaving her friends behind because, I too, had to do that when I switched schools. It was a painful feeling but I knew i could still keep in contact with them and that I can still be friends with them. ]]> 2022-04-28 12:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162420797 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162594351 In this phrase, the author is using personification when she says, "She could feel her own pulse running I know this because running is a human trait and an ability of humans, but as ones pulse is not a living thing, using the word running to decribe it would be personfification. This use of figurative language is effective as it describes how Nina feels about Ashley and how her pulse is "running" out of anger. The author included it to show the reader how much Ashley get's on Nina's nerves and how Ashley does not care about what others think. This makes me picture the tense relationship and allows me to undertsnad that Nina does not want to be roomates with Ashley at all. ]]> 2022-04-28 13:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162594351 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162607545 Word: Pink

Denotation: Of a color intermediate between red and white, as of coral or salmon

Connotation: Blush, pale, beauty, embarrased, color, light, airy

Mood: The mood portrayed in the phrase with the the word pink is negative because it shows how Nina is embarrased and slightly regretting rambling on about her birthday to the host of the birthday place.

Reasoning: The author used the phrase to show how Nina blushed in embarrasment and how she is slightly nervous about the party. It added more character to the story as we now know more about the character and how she has a habit of rambling on about things that she may not need to say. The readers are also able to learn how the character feels about her rantings and how she gets easily embarrassed, which can be seen later in the story too. 


]]> 2022-04-28 13:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162607545 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162640544 One piece I can nor relate to in the book is the celebration of birthday. I have not cleebrated my birthday in year and I beleive that age is just a number going up from time to time. Nina however has a strong feeling for birthdays and she celebrates it every year at the same place with friends and family. I can relate to this personally and I dont really enjoy the concept of birthdays.]]> 2022-04-28 13:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2162640544 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164280718 Minutes: 15

Pages: 12

How I felt reading today: I learned more about Nina's roomate and I also learned about the guy who lives in the same building. Nina expresses her feelings and hatred towards her roomate and the readers can see how much she wants to move out. I was confused when the male character was intorduced as his name and who he was never was mentioned. But we find out that Nina and him had the same interests. ]]> 2022-04-29 13:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164280718 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164295209 Minutes: 34

Pages: 30

How I felt reading today: I learned about the feelings of Mel and Avery, which helped progress the plot by a lot. I also learned about the love interests betweem them. I was not really interested in the plot at first, but after the background information of each character was mentioned, I was interested in the storyline.

Did I reach my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-04-29 13:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164295209 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164311462 In the book, a mirror I noticed was when Nina expressed her lifestyle being a busy and stiff one. The precollege prep course has been hard on her as she had many after school activities, homework, and studying, making her life busy. But she expresses how she uses a time table to keep her on track. I also can relate to that as I keep a time table by my side to keep track of everything. ]]> 2022-04-29 13:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164311462 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164317928 Throught the book, Nina expresses how she hates her roomate and how she is not able to stand her for even a week. Her roomate and her are complete different personalities and getting along is hard for them. I can not relate to this as I dont share a room with anyone and I dont know how to feels to be someones roomate. I do understand why Nina may not be comfortable with her roomate, but I can not personally relate. ]]> 2022-04-29 13:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164317928 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164324319 In the book, Avery and Mel share before their kiss how the felt about each other for years. They were never sure about it and when they thought that they liked the other, they brushed the feeling off as they believed it was immoral. I dont undertsand how they hid it for so long and how they enver accepted it. Furthermore, I can not relate to think as I am not able to hold back any thoughts for too long as I feel like I wuld be too stressed. Though the love interest part is of no relation to me, I personally can not relate to the fact taht they both kept thoughts to themselves for so long. ]]> 2022-04-29 13:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2164324319 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2166678272 Avery makes Mel promise that she would go with her to only one party, though Mel expresses her dissinterest. In the party, Mel was socially awkward and was at a corner while everyone else interacted with each other. Mel also wanted to leave badly, but couldnt as she made a promise with Avery. I can relate to this as I am also socially awkward and interacting with others in a party is practically a nightmare. ]]> 2022-05-02 12:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2166678272 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169920576 Minutes: 25

Pages: 24

How I felt reading today: The relationship between Mel and Avery is unclear, so I dont know if they are just friends or they like each other. They have confessed, but as a name was not given for their relationship, I got confused. But I think things progressed a lot throughout teh story and plot.

Did I reach my goal?: No]]> 2022-05-04 13:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169920576 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169929574 Word: Banged

Denotation: To strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily

Connotation: Play, press, anger, frustrated, punch

Mood: The mood portrayed is negative as Avery is angry that she has to play the piano and she is not in the best state of mind

Reasoning: The author included the word "banged" to give the reder a sense of Avery's feelings when she is playing the piano. She was forced to play at her workplace and out of anger, she aggresively banged the keys on the piano. This lets the reader infer Avery being in a frustrated mood, but also thats he can easily play the piano because of her perfect pitch

]]> 2022-05-04 13:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169929574 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169938191 Avery and Mal were not ready to tell their family and friends that they were debating on wheter to be in a relationship together or not. But they have been secretly been meeting up with each other and Avery proclaims that it is a thrill to do something right under people's nose. I can not relate to that as if I was in that position, I wouldnt be able to keep a secret like that from my parents and I would not be able to calmly do it. I would mostly likely panic and feel guilty, which leads me to conclude that I am not as carefree as Avery]]> 2022-05-04 13:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169938191 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169943582 Nina and Steve were studying for the upcoming test, and Nina started tp panic and pull an all nighter with Steve to study. She was unsure if she knew the ciriculam and she hoped for an A of the test. Staying up late and pulling an all nighter was neccassary for Nina as she needed to be prepared for the test, and this is something I can relate to. Though I dont pull all nighters before all tests, I do panic a lot and study as much as I could to be prepared for the test. I also hope for high A's and my expectations for myself are set high, so I want to live up to them. I can relate to Nina on the stress we induce because of this trait. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169943582 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169945913 In this phrase, I noticed personification when the author used the word jump to describe Ashley's hair. I know that this is personfication as the author is adding a human trait, jumping in this case, to describe one's hair. I think the author added this to include another trait of Ashley that Nina is jealous and annoyed about. Nina mentioned before how she envies Ashleys slim figure and her naturally curled hair. This use of personification can allow the author to build more on Nina's viewpoint for Ashley. This helps the reader understand how Ashley's hair is bouncy and frizzles up whe she  combs and untangles it. It helps the reader picture what Ashley may look like and this use of personification can let the reader know how her hair looks like currently. ]]> 2022-05-04 13:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169945913 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169976244 In this sentence, the author included a hyperbole when stating about Avery "stuck" in the corner. I know this is a hyperbole because Avery is not actually stuck in the corner and it is just an extreme exagerration. The author wanted to imply that Avery wouldnt move and was stubborn towards her idea. She didnt allow Mel's point of view and she wouldnt move unless Mel dragged her. I think the author added this to show the reader the setting and also why Avery is hesistant to go to the place Mel mentioned. The reader can infer Avery not moving an inch untill Mel forcefully dragged her, and this can also show the reader her hatred to go to that place. ]]> 2022-05-04 14:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169976244 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169987048 Word: Jammed

Denotation: Become or make unable to move or work due to a part seizing or becoming stuck

Conntation: Aggresive, sqeeze, tightly, place, put, shove

Mood: The mood portrayed with the word "jammed" is negative as it shows Avery is annoyed at Mel and she shoved her hands in her apron as a form of rejecting Mel's idea of skipping the party

Reasoning: I think the author used the word "jammed" to describe how Avery angrily shoved her hands in the aprons pocket. Avery is pissed and stubborn, so she is clearly annoyed and wont listen to Mel's descision. The author uses the word to let the reader imagine and infer how Avery looks like currently when she was annoyed. ]]> 2022-05-04 14:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2169987048 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2170783661 The author used onomatopoeia because of the sound boom. The sound boom came from down the hall and Nina and Ashley were confused as they were the only ones near the dorm buildings. The author added this to add suspense into the story as the boom was unexpected. This helps the reader make an image of what the noise sounds like and what might have caused it. ]]> 2022-05-05 01:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2170783661 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2170858215 Word: Glass

Denotation: A hard, brittle substance, typically transparent

Connotation: Fragile, delecate, clear, soft

Mood: The mood portrayed is positive as the word glass is positively enhancing the characteristics and looks of Mel

Reasoning: As Avery was describing how all the guys were attracted to Mel because of her petite, small and delicate figure, the author used the word glass to give the reader a more vivid image about Mel. ]]> 2022-05-05 03:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2170858215 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2170867973 Throughout the book, The Bermudez Triangle, the relationship between Nina, Mel, and Avery changes as love and friendship gets in the way. As Nina had to go to a precollege course and leave her best friends behind, the relationship between them was falling apart slowly.  Friendship has been changed beween the three best friends and it changes the overall plot of the story. Relationships also are changed as trust is challanged and the three friends may get other campanions on the side. ]]> 2022-05-05 03:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2170867973 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175715271 Minutes: 33

Pages: 30

How I felt reading today: Much did not happen when I started reading, but the relationship between Nina and her friend accross her door changed slowly. I also was bored at first as the plot was moving slowly

Did I reach my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-05-09 13:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175715271 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175729195 In the book, the romantic tensions between Avery and Mel slowly increased, but after the party they got drunk in, their desires grew. The next day when they woke up cuddling each other, Mel decided to go for it and she kissed Avery. Avery was thrown off with surprise, but she also explained how she saw Mel in that way too. This ensured the reader and Mel and Avery themselves as they now knew how they felt about each other. Though they did not name their current relationship, things have changed and their relationship is not the same as before. Things are more awkward between them and they are not best friends anymore. Both are not ready to be in a dedicated relationship, but feelings became love towards each other, changing the relationship of friendship. ]]> 2022-05-09 13:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175729195 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175737200 Throughout the book, the relationship between Avery and Mel has been changing slowly and it finally came to a point where they both confessed, even though they were unsure about the whole situation. Mel and Avery currently have an unnamed relationship, as they are not lovers, nor are they friends. This makes things complicated and leads them to figure out how they feel. I can not relate as this whole situationa nd love itself is new to me, but I know that I am the type of person who is straighforward and true to any feelings that occur. Even if the situation I was in was not love, I know that I will be true and figure out my feelings quickly instead of prolonging it like Mel and Avery ]]> 2022-05-09 13:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175737200 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175741335 I can relate to Nina and her excelling in the test because she had someone she can study with. I personally also like having someone by my side when I study so I can have a campanion who can quiz me and who can clarify my doubts. I am sure Ill excell like Nina if I had a studying procedure like hers and this is one of the few things I can relate with Nina about. ]]> 2022-05-09 13:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2175741335 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2177621405 Minutes: 45

Pages: 40

How I felt reading today: I learned a lot about the characters in the book, and this led to me learning more about Mel's family. At first I was prety bored, but as the author explained the background of each of the characters and how they felt, I was more intrigueded.

Did I reach my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-05-10 13:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2177621405 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2177625869 As we have silent reading time in class these days, I want to set a goal where I read for 35 minutes fully and focused the whole time. I really do enjoy the book I am currently reading, and staying focused and reading for a decent amount of time can reallly help me iterpret the book and also make a great book project ]]> 2022-05-10 13:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2177625869 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2177627300 In the book, a break in the future that can appear because Mel and Avery decided to keep their relationshop a secret from Nina. Avery and Mel finally decided to date, but it was clear that Avery was still confused and figuring out her sexuality. This made the relationship between Mel and Avery more complicated, but then Avery hesitantly agreed to date Mel. But once they found out that Nina was coming back from her pre college course, Avery tried to convince Mel that telling her about the relationship is not a good idea. Though Avery says that the reason they wont tell Nina is because it may be too much for her, but I beleive she is just not ready to open up about the relationship to anyone. In one sense, the readers can tell that Avery is somewhat confused and ashamed of it. I believe that them not telling Nina is a crack in their relationship and it may cause problems with trust and secrets in he future. ]]> 2022-05-10 13:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2177627300 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2179454423 In the book, a scene I have realized that changed the relationship was when Nina found out about Mel and Avery. Throughout the past few days, Nina has noticed changes in their friendship and she realized the big gap that has been created between the three. Mel and Avery would make inside jokes while Nina would not be able to adjust to their new relationship. Nina felt jealous as she did not know why they changed so much during the summer. Once Nina saw Mel and Avery kissing, many questions ran across her mind an she felt left out as they did not tell her. On page 105, Nina says, "One, this explained a lot of what she'd felt since she'd been back from California. The constant feeling of being out of the loop." This explains the change of their relationship because it explains how Nina feels left out and also how she feels like she is drifting apart from Mel and Avery]]> 2022-05-11 13:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2179454423 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181248298 In the book, The Bermudez Triangle, we know so far that Mel and Avery are in a relationship and are deciding not to tell anyone about it, even Nina. Nina has just came back from her pre college and she was excited to be with her two best friends again, though she was going to miss Steve, her now boyfriend. But Nina senses something is off with Mel and Avery. Nina realizes the privaleges she has to be going to a college precourse, but Mel and Avery have to work everyday to save up for college. Nina at first thinks that Mel and Avery are jealous because of her and her privalages, but she later realizes that she is being left out for everything. Nina feels like she is being left out on inside joes, tastes, new interests, and activities in general, and this directs a gap in their relationship. Nina soon realizes that they are not as close as they were before and that Mel and Avery are inseperable now. I think this scene helps me answer the annotation question as it shows one of the characters, Nina, realizing the gap that was created. She always that nothing has changed, but as Mel and Avery also started a new relationship, the friendship was obviously different. ]]> 2022-05-12 13:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181248298 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181276188 Minutes: 15

Pages: 10

How I felt reading today: I only read for a little while, so I didnt get too far in the book. The plot  has not changed but I read about the scene of Nina finding out Mel and Avery's relationship

Did I reach my goal?: No]]> 2022-05-12 13:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181276188 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181280621 Minutes: 45

Pages: 40

How I felt reading today: Though I read the scene of Nina finding out the relationship partly, I was not able to learn about Nina's feelings. In today's reading, I was able to find out how Nina felt right after she saw them kissing, and this also shows the break in their relationshp. Even though this was a sensative topic for some, the author including the relationship and how others view it as was very interesting to me.

Did I reach my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-05-12 13:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181280621 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181287994 In the book, Nina finishes her summer pre course for college session and she comes back to finally be back with Avery and Mel. But she soon realizes that things have changed and that everything was different in some way or the other. Nina noticed how Avery and Mel grew close and she felt left out at times because she didn't do the same activities as they did. Nina felt slightly guilty for being away for so long, but also jealous as she wanted to be part of what Mel and Avery were doing. I can relate to what Nina is feeling as I was switched school before too. I came back to meet my old friends and I immediatly realized that things were much more different than when I had left. I felt left out at times as inside jokes were not funny to me and I couldnt undersstand who they were as they changed]]> 2022-05-12 13:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181287994 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181293920 Something I can not relate to in the book, The Bermudez Triangle, is the scene where Nina sees Mel and Avery kissing. Nina did sense that something was off when she hung out with Mel and Avery, but she didnt realize what untill she saw them kissing with her own eyes. The fact that her two best friends were dating hadn't sunk in to her and it was a surpirsing and shocking fact she was not ready for. I can relate to Nina at that point as I never was in a situation like that and I am unsure what I would do even if I ever was. ]]> 2022-05-12 13:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2181293920 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2182893006 A scene I realized that showed Mel, Avery, and Nina's change in their relationship was when Nina decided that not to talk things out with her friends. Nina states that she usually talks thing out with Mel and Avery and she tells them how she feels all the time. But after she found out about the relationship, she did not want to be a burden so she decided not to express her feelings. Instead, she decided she would write a letter to Steve telling him how she feels. On pg 112, it says, "She had no idea what to do now. Normall when she is stressed, she called Mel and Avery, which definitely was out of question." This sentence shows how she is not confortable sharing stuff with Avery and Mel anymore and that she thinks she is a bystader to heir relationship. ]]> 2022-05-13 13:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2182893006 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2182897055 Minutes: 26

Pages: 20

How I felt reading today: While I was reading, the anarrator swicthed off talking about the different characters in the same chapter, which left me confused. It was not clear on who was the one presenting in the assembly as both Mel and Nina are nervous. I was pretty confused throught today reading and I did not understand what was going on.

Did I reach my goal?: No ]]> 2022-05-13 13:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2182897055 aksharachalla00 https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2185750969 One thing I can relate to Nina with is her passion and her goals for college. Though I am indescive of what college I want to go to just like Nina, but I want to be prepared. College is a big deal, and getting a degree is important. I can relate to Nina as she is stressed about college and the whole concept of preparing for college. ]]> 2022-05-16 13:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aksharachalla00/6hjynocijunu3e40/wish/2185750969