https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2022-01-31 17:16:41 UTC 2024-05-25 19:38:18 UTC hello@padlet.com rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2021814859 After reading this short story, I saw how Hakeem who was an adopted child had to try to adjust and fit in with his new family and how hard that can be. From this experience, I learned how hard it can be to adjust and change your life when you dont have many people to support you.]]> 2022-01-31 17:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2021814859 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2021848606 As Aleena and her family adopted Hakeem, she was very happy to have him in her family, but as time progressed she was getting tired and sick of Hakeem. From her experience I learned that in order to help someone new adjust into your family you need to be kind.]]> 2022-01-31 17:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2021848606 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023838527 As the painter lady took the wall of the boys, they demanded that she stops using it and tried to kick her out of it. However, as the story ended the boys saw what a wonderful mural she had made. From this experience, I learned that you should always be kind and wait before you take actions]]> 2022-02-01 17:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023838527 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023860330 2022-02-01 17:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023860330 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023861096 Minutes: 25
Pages: 23
How did I feel reading today: I felt really into the book and interested because the book was very thrilling today.
Did I meet my goal: No]]> 2022-02-01 17:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023861096 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023874421 2022-02-01 17:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023874421 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023875331 2022-02-01 17:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2023875331 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2025872803 Minutes: 30
Pages: 27
How I felt reading today: the book was not as thrilling this time but I was able to stay focused]]> 2022-02-02 17:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2025872803 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2025877542 The kids in Mrs.Browns fifth grade class loved her so much they never made her have to yell at them. However, as she was sick all the kids were very sad and really wanted her to fight the illness so she could stay alive. This relates to me because I really loved my aunt and hoped she would fight the disease that took over her.]]> 2022-02-02 17:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2025877542 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2025887507 This type of figurative language is similie and I know this because the author is using the word like to compare Mrs.Browns arms to sticks. It It is effective because it portrays how Mrs.Brown has become since she was sick.]]> 2022-02-02 17:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2025887507 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2027957900 In the story Half a Moon, The narrarator is a superviser in a camp and she encounters her half sister. She is the reason that the Narrators dad left her. When they are in camp together, the narrarator blames the girl for her dads mistake. From this scene I learn that it can be hard to forigive.]]> 2022-02-03 17:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2027957900 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2027958422 Minutes:25
Pages 20
How I felt reading today: The book was becoming more and more interesting and I could not take my eyes of of my book
Did I meet my goal: No]]> 2022-02-03 17:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2027958422 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2029759776 Minutes: 30
Pages: 31
How I felt reading today: I was very focused and di not take my eyes off my book once.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-02-04 16:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2029759776 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2029763857 In this book, Malley ran off with some random person online. All her amily is looking for her and they even set out an amber alert to try and find her. From this scene I learned that you should never trust people on the internet.]]> 2022-02-04 16:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2029763857 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2036056601 This type of figurative language is a similie and I know this because the author is comparing he to a sick dog. It is effective because it helps us understand how bad his physical state is.]]> 2022-02-08 17:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2036056601 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2036076590 This is a similie because T.C. is getting compared to how poop on a popsicle would be like. This is effective because it helps the reader understand how ugly and ragged T.C. looks like.]]> 2022-02-08 17:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2036076590 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038212332 This is a similie and I know this because the author is using like to compare her arms to noodles telling the reader that she was very weak. This is effective because it helps the reader understand that she is very weak.]]> 2022-02-09 15:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038212332 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038254967 This is a similie and I know this because the narrator is teling us how she compared the stars to polka dots that decorated the sky. It is effective because it helps the reader understand how the narrarator looks at the starry night sky.]]> 2022-02-09 16:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038254967 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038459930 During this section of the dialogue, Malley has run away from her home with someone online and she is calling her cousin Richard. As she is calling Richard and his companion who is the old governor are setting out to find Malley. During this section of the dialogue Malley is acting very weird and it looks like she is trying to tell Richard that she needs help. In this dialogue, the reader is starting to understand that Malley might need help from Richard to escape the clutches of the man online. We can tell that Richard is very worried and Malley is careless and uncautious.]]> 2022-02-09 17:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038459930 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038480856 After Malley called Richard again, she was acting like she was calling her mom and dad and when Richard was asking her question like she was in trouble she was responding in code confirimng she needed help. After Richard recieved this phone call he was very furious that this online person was hurting her husband. This changed the course of the story because now Richard knew that the online man was harming his cousin]]> 2022-02-09 17:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2038480856 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2040573721 After Richard got onto Malleys kidnappers boat, he was finally able to talk to Malley without him in the boat. He asked Malley how he was treating her and she explained to him how he was not letting her get off the boat but she also said how she was able to act in self defence. This made Richard very mad that this random online person was harming his cousin.]]> 2022-02-10 15:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2040573721 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2040787540 After the kidnapper, Malley, and Richard ate dinner he was telling Richard to get off. After he refused, the kidnapper took out a loaded gun and threatened Richard. However, Richard just dove at him and tried to tackle him. After this scenario, the kidnapper now would start to be hostile with RIchard and he knew his identity.]]> 2022-02-10 17:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2040787540 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2049153391 The literal meaning of this phrase is how these cottonwood trees give healing to the people around it. The connotation describes how Brooke and Raven developed a relationship by this cottonwood tree. The author included this phrase to portray a happy mood because Raven and Brooke finally adressed each other as sisters. ]]> 2022-02-15 17:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2049153391 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2049930643 The literal meaning is that the person putting her arms around Brooke is her big sister. The connotation. The connotation describes how she is protecting Brooke from the other students. This is a gloomy mood because Brooke is getting bullied by the other students. This phrase is relevant because it helps the reader understand that some people cared for Brooke. This scene is important because you can tell that Raven and Brooke who are hal sisters dont have a great relationship.]]> 2022-02-16 02:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2049930643 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2061600460 The literal meaning of this phrase is that Brooke and her dad do not have any coupon ads in hand. The connotation of this phrase describes how Brooke and her father are rich. This is an upsetting mood because Raven´s father left her family when she was seven and left them off to be very poor. This phrase is relevant because it helps the reader understand that Raven really wishes her dad was still in her life and she is very mad at him for leaving her.]]> 2022-02-23 00:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2061600460 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2061607915 The literal meaning of this phrase is that she reminded her of flowers. The connotation of the phrase is how he really looked up to the teacher and thought the world of her. The mood is very warm and bright because the boy is telling the reader how much he admires his teacher and how understanding she is with the children. This phrase is relevant because it helps the reader understand how much love the school children had for their teacher.]]> 2022-02-23 00:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2061607915 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069734070 This phrase is a smilie because it uses the word like to compare hot pants to an animal. The author included this information to describe what Terrys dad looked like in the hardware store. These reactions are the affects of being traumatized in war. This helps the reader understand that since Terrys dad was traumatized in the war he sometimes has flashbacks of the war and gets very scared by them.]]> 2022-02-28 15:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069734070 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069737568 In this story, Terrys dad had to g throught a terrifying experience as a Vietnam war soldier. He was traumautized and wounded for life. From this short story I learned how much a war can affect someone mentally.]]> 2022-02-28 15:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069737568 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069883762 I think the author started the short story off with how his dad has problems because of how he got traumatized in the war so the rest of the story would be Terry trying to find out why this happened to his dad. The effect this has on the reader is we get to watch Terry uncover and find out what happened to his dad.]]> 2022-02-28 16:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069883762 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069885294 I think that means he would start focusing on something else and he would not be present with Terry.]]> 2022-02-28 16:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2069885294 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2100374505 Minutes: 30
Pages:24
How did I feel reading today?: I felt very focused for these thirty minutes because the book pages were very interesting.
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-03-17 16:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2100374505 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2102124830 Minutes: 15
Pages: 12
How did I feel reading today: I was very focused and I did not take my eyes off my book the whole time.
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-03-18 15:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2102124830 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2102127850 In this story, Donovan is a serious prankster who gets in trouble a lot. After a very big prank he thought he would get in a lot of trouble but luckily he just got switched to a gifted school. From this scene I learned that it is very bad to do pranks.]]> 2022-03-18 15:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2102127850 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2117485756 Minutes: 37
Pages:34
How I felt reading today: I was very focused and rarely took my eyes off my book.
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-03-28 15:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2117485756 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125634571 Minutes: 35
Pages: 32
How I felt reading today: I was very interested today in my book because we are in the climax of the book
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-04-01 15:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125634571 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125644435 Minutes: 34
Pages: 30
How I felt reading today: Today I got kind of distracted and was not paying attention as much as I wanted to.
Did I meet my goal?: No]]> 2022-04-01 15:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125644435 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125650127 Minutes: 30
Pages: 28
How I felt reading today: I was very focused and I did not take my eyes off my book once.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-04-01 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125650127 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125660763 In this book, the main character is trying to solve a mystery about a stolen necklace. From this I learned that you have to be very determined and patient if you want to achive something]]> 2022-04-01 15:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125660763 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125668377 In this story, Donovan Curtis is misplaced and he feels like he is not where he belong. I can relate to this scene because when I moved to my new school Hunting Ridge I did not feel like I had belonged there.]]> 2022-04-01 15:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125668377 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125678818 This phrase is a hyperbole because the auhtor is overreacting by saying endless. The author included this information to portray to the reader how many people were at the table eating food. It is effective because it helps me understand how many people are eating food.]]> 2022-04-01 15:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2125678818 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2126062146 In this story, currently Teddy is trying to solve a mystery on how bison are disappearing from his ranch. By the end of this book I predict that Teddy will find all of his bison along with whoever is stealing them from him and his family.]]> 2022-04-01 22:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2126062146 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2126070888 The literal meaning of this phrase is that Teddy reminds her of a dog. The connotation of this phrase is that he is very dirty person. The mood is unpleasant because they have to watch Teddy be very dirty. This phrase is very relevant because it portrays how dirty Teddy is.]]> 2022-04-01 22:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2126070888 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2126083122 In the book Bear Bottom, Teddy is on his ranch and people are stealing his bison. Teddy and his girlfriend summer are investigating every single thing possible to try and find out who stole the bison. This really affects Teddys parents because they are very poor and have almost no money. The only thing that earns them a little bit of money is the bison so it is very important that they get them back.]]> 2022-04-01 22:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2126083122 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160658960 2022-04-27 15:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160658960 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160661687 2022-04-27 16:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160661687 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160667419 Minutes: 40
Pages: 39
How I felt Reading today: I was kind of distracted today since the book was very boring but I plan on switiching books tomorrow.]]> 2022-04-27 16:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160667419 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160677487 In this story, a criminal is robbing very value valuable things like jewelry and bison. This criminal is using very innovative ideas to succesfully rob things from this ranch. From this I learned how hard it is for someone to rob something valuable.]]> 2022-04-27 16:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2160677487 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2162927392 Minutes: 30
Pages: 24
How I felt reading today: Today I was still kind of distracted since I di not get my new book yet.
Did I Meet My Goals: No]]> 2022-04-28 16:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2162927392 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2162943558 As I was reading today and Teddy as getting closer and closer to solving the mystery of who was stealing the ranches bison, I could not help but feel a connection. Usually when I look for stuff that I lose I have to retrace my steps and find out what exactly I was doing. Therefore, I think that I have a connection to Teddy as I look for something.]]> 2022-04-28 16:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2162943558 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2164530808 Minutes: 28
Pages:20
How I Felt reading Today: I still have not got my new book and I have been getting quite distracted since the book is quite boring
Did I Meet My Goal: No]]> 2022-04-29 15:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2164530808 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169870171 In this story, Ben Archers life turns around once his grandfather dies and he finds out about the event he witnessed. He witnessed the night of the cosmic fall and now the police are searching for him. He has amnesia and forgets about his past memories. From this scene I can infer whatever happened the night of the cosmic fall is very important information to the government.]]> 2022-05-04 13:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169870171 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169875967 In this story, Ben Archer has a very caring mom that is willing to put her life on the line to save her son. As the police start to look for Ben his mom rushes to his school, picks him up, and they go into hiding. Just like Ben Archer, I have a very caring mom who does lots of things for me.]]> 2022-05-04 13:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169875967 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169881553 In this story, Ben Archer and his mom have to witness the tragic death of Bens grandpa. They set up the funeral and mourned him while they met multiple of his friends. Unfortunately, like Ben I also have had to go through the tragic death of a loved one.]]> 2022-05-04 13:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169881553 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169901645 In this story once Ben Archer is trying to remember the night of the cosmic fall while his Alien Friend Mesmo is helping him they find out that some other alien girl gives her powers to Ben and dies. Once they see this Mesmo quickly starts to cry and disappears. From this scene we can learn how important this other Alien is to Mesmo.]]> 2022-05-04 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169901645 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169908325 After Ben and his mom escape from the goverment with their friend Mesmo they quickly realize that Mesmo has odd powers and they want to get away from him. This relates to me because once we were walking by someone who then pulled out a knife and hurt someone that was walking by us.]]> 2022-05-04 13:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2169908325 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170026164 The literal meaning of this phrases is that vicious beasts threw themselves at the fence and tried to harm someone. The connotation of this phrases is that the dogs went to the fence and started barking which slowed them down. The mood is very suspenseful because there are bullies chasing Ben at this point in the story. This phrase is relevant because it gives us an idea on how vicious the dogs were as they tried to attack Bens chasers.]]> 2022-05-04 14:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170026164 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170072766 The literal meaning of this phrase is that something bad was tugging at the back of Ben´s mind. The connotation of the phrase is that he was thinking about something unpleasant that might happen. The mood of this scene is very tragic because Ben´s grandfather got a heartattack and Ben and his mom are in the hospital praying for his recovery. This scene is important because it helps the reader understand that something might happen to Bens grandpa.]]> 2022-05-04 14:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170072766 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170197314 This is a similie because this phrase uses the word like to compare Mesmo to a giraffe. The author included this piece of information to help the reader understand how tall Mesmo is compared to the people standing around him. The mood is suprising because they had no idea that Mesmo was this tall.]]> 2022-05-04 16:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170197314 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170219697 This phrase is a similie because it compares the hour to a century using the word like. The author included this piece of information because he wanted the reader to understand how long that last hour felt. This phrase is significant because it really help the reader understand how long that hour felt like for Ben.]]> 2022-05-04 16:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170219697 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170429964 The literal meaning of this song is that the wind was trying to push him off his feet. The connotation of the phrases is that the wind was pushing him very hard. The mood at this point of the story is sad because once Ben recovered his memory from the night of the cosmic fall Mesmo found out that his alien companion died. This scene is important because it gives us a hint that that alien was close to Mesmo.]]> 2022-05-04 18:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170429964 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170587093 The literal meaning of this phrase is that his mom broke down like a car. The connotation of the phrase is that she broke down into tears. This phrase is relevant because it helps the readers understand how close Bens mom was to her dad. The mood at this point in the story is very dad since Ben´s grandpa has died.]]> 2022-05-04 20:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170587093 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170591935 When Mesmo found out his daughter was actually dead, he broke down. He caused multiple storms and disappeared after crying for a while. Once he left, Ben and his mom were left by themselves and did not have any help as they were running away from the government. This caused Ben and his mom to be much more scared than they were originally when they had the help of the trusting alien Mesmo.]]> 2022-05-04 21:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2170591935 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2175847130 Ryan Archer dying was a big tragedy for Ben and his mom since he was one of the only people left in their life. Ben´s dad died when he was just a baby. Ryan had a secret, he was a witness of the Cosmic Fall which was the night when aliens crashed onto the Earth. Once he died, government officials found out that Ben was also a witness during that night but her forgot because of his dimensia. There was also a very powerful enemy of Mesmo hunting Ben down. His name is Bordock and he really wants to eliminate Ben and Mesmo. Once the government tried to put him in custody they had to go on the run and hide while only trusting some of his grandfathers friends.]]> 2022-05-09 14:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2175847130 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2175999489 Minutes: 35
Pages:24
How I felt Reading today: I was kind of distraced but the book is currently in the point of rising action.
Did I meet my goals?: No]]> 2022-05-09 16:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2175999489 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2176034653 In this book, Ben and his mom are chased for something they didn´t even know about. When the government found out that Ben was a witness during the night of the cosmic fall. From this scene I learned how badly the Canadian government wants to capture Ben.]]> 2022-05-09 16:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2176034653 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2176041642 In this book, Ben and his mom are trying very hard to achieve well being for themselves so they can live normally. They had to face many obstacles on their way to reaching it. This relates to me because my mom and dad have done that for me and my brother.]]> 2022-05-09 16:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2176041642 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2177765302 As Laura fell sick, and Mesmo left them by themselves they needed immediate help since Laura was running a very high fever. Ben found a list of contacts and found someone named Susan Pickering who is helping Ben and his mom while giving them a place to stay. Ben was very worried and did not want to leave his mothers side at all since he was so worried. When Mesmo returned he opened up to Ben and explained why he was on Earth and how his daughter passed on her skill which Ben is unknowingly using which keeps Mesmo alive. He is also explained that he is being captive and he is visiting Ben in his spiritual state. Even though Ben is keeping Mesmo alive Mesmo is not returning the affection and explains that he is using Ben.]]> 2022-05-10 14:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2177765302 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2177859913 Minutes: 35
Pages: 31
How I felt reading today: Today I was very focused since the book was very interesting today/
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-05-10 15:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2177859913 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2178594529 Ben took the boat to go back to vancouver from where they were staying to help his sick and frail mom to get her medicine. However, once he got there the police were there and took him into custody. As he was in custody, Mesmo came in his spiritual state to come and help Ben with his skill of water to help him escape. Once he escaped, he went onto a boat where he was captured once again. Again, Mesmo used his skill of water to sink the boat and help return Ben safely to his mom, dog, and Susan.]]> 2022-05-11 02:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2178594529 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2179679673 Minutes: 35
Pages 31
How I felt Reading Today: I was very focused as I was reading
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-05-11 15:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2179679673 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2181387901 When Ben´s grandpa passed away, he instructed Ben to find someonce named Mesmo. At his grandfathers funeral, someone named Jack Anderson gave his condolences to Ben and his mom. Ben quickly realized that this person was actually Mesmo. Once he called Jack out for being Mesmo, he muttered something under his breath and vanished. Ben quickly realized that Mesmo doesnt want anything to do with him unless maybe he wants something from Ben.]]> 2022-05-12 14:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2181387901 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2181506556 Minutes: 35
Pages: 27
How I felt reading today: I was very focused and the book was very interesting today.
Did I Meet My Goal: Yes]]> 2022-05-12 15:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2181506556 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2185860943 When Ben was finally able to locate Mesmo and free him from the place he was locked up, Bordock found them. Once Mesmo was freed, he regained his full power and was able to put up a big fight against Bordock. At one point in the fight Mesmo had a huge lead but then Bordock used one of his alien weapons and hit Mesmo very hard. At this point Mesmo was on the ground and about to die. Luckily, Ben saw the alien weapons that Bordock was using and picked it up and shot him in the head four times. After Ben hit the final blow, Mesmo and Ben realy understood how much they needed each other and how good of a friend Ben is for Mesmo.]]> 2022-05-16 14:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2185860943 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2185990916 Minutes: 30
Pages; 30
How I felt Reading Today: Today I was very focused as I finished my book and wrote down my final annotation essay.
Did I meet my goal?: Yes]]> 2022-05-16 16:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2185990916 rishikompala48 https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2186037390 My annotation question was how do Mesmo and Ben change throughout the course of the story. I chose this to be my annotation question because Mesmo and Ben dace many challenges and occasionally fight with themselves. In this story there was an event that took place called the Cosmic Fall. In this event aliens crash landed on Earth. From that point on, the government is trying to track down all the witnesses and keep them in custody so they can tell them what they saw. Ben is a 13 year old that has his life turned around once his grandpa dies. Mesmo is one of the aliens that crash landed on Earth. Ben´s grandpa was one of the witnesses of the cosmic fall who also protected his grandson from being taken into custody.]]> 2022-05-16 16:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rishikompala48/b9fusckwvr6enfve/wish/2186037390