And Still We Rise by

And Still We Rise by https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb Write your most meaningful mirror and window moment from your book (with page numbers). Comment thoughtfully on a student's response from another class (Outside of your own book club group). (Sample sentence starters: Your comment reminded me of...I also identified with this because...Your comment made me think of) en-us 2018-10-09 00:36:14 UTC 2018-10-18 05:02:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Mirror: apowersonw1 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/290524010 Window:]]> 2018-10-09 00:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/290524010 Mirror: Braxton served as a mirror for me in the book because the students he was close to at Crenshaw shared their problems with him and those problems became his problems. There was never a dull moment because his character was always in the midst of trying to resolve an issue, which is what I can relate to. 020ael08 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291547528 Window: Olivia served as a window for me because she dealt with many hardships from foster care. Her character introduced a new perspective on school because Olivia viewed education as an escape from her home life.]]> 2018-10-11 03:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291547528 Window: One thing that was a window for me in the book was at the very beginning when Corwin talks about a drive by shooting (Corwin 1). Violence to this extent is very foreign to me and it seems bizarre to happen in the same world and country I am living in. 173pmm15 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291699525 Mirror: One mirror for me in this book was with Curt because, as Braxton says, "Curt loves learning." (Corwin 201) A lot of times I enjoy learning about new concepts and the complexity of the world.]]> 2018-10-11 13:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291699525 Mirror: My mirror moment would be Braxton because he was able to help others with their problems, people would go on his shows and talk about real life problems where he would be able to see others point of views, and I always want to help others with their problems. ( Corwin 135) 377att05 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291699827 Window: My window moment would be sadi because i could see how she sees the world. With all the discrimination around the area she lives in, she tells the readers how some things could be very dangerous not only for her but for thos around her. ( Corwin 169)]]> 2018-10-11 13:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291699827 Mirror: 398cd05 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291700355 A mirror moment I had was when I read on how many of the students had to chose the college that gave them the most money over the college that was higher level or if it was the one that they wanted to get into. It felt like a mirror moment because I will need scholarships to go to college and work during it so I can afford it.
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One window moment for me was seeing how hard it is for inner city kids in foster home. Toya had gone through so much and its hard to learn that stuff like that can happen in life and not everyone gets the chance to a carefree safe childhood. (Corwin 46)]]> 2018-10-11 13:13:49 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291700355 Mirror: A mirror moment for me would be when the students are struggling to find what college to go to. 134mjb19 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291809020

Window: A window moment for me is when the students childhood stories are being told. Most of them went through many different foster care systems growing up which caused them to have trust issues and many other problems. Some students even saw a parent of theirs die traumatizing them at such a young age. ]]> 2018-10-11 15:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291809020 Mirror moment: My mirror moment was throughout the whole book with Braxton because of how he cared for all of these kids. He was able to empathize with a lot of students and you could tell how much he really cared about the students in his school. (Corwin 220) This is when Olivia was getting in trouble and Braxton was trying everything possible so the outcome of her punishment wouldn't be so harsh. 465erp11 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291809093 Window Moment: My window moment was with both of the teachers, Mama Moultrie and Little. I could see what they were trying to do with their teaching though I don't know if I would do things the same way but I could definitely see where both of them were coming from. (Corwin 84) ]]> 2018-10-11 15:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291809093 Window: My window moment was when they described Olivia's living situation and how her own mother in front of her face that she didn't want want her. (Corwin 12) Where we live that kind of stuff happen. This page allows up to empathize with her. 090cdd31 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291810291 Mirror: Happened through the book. Like Little I tend to lash out at people when I'm mad. However I choose the moment when start freaks saying it's driving to madness. (Corwin 305) I'm probably not to that extreme though.]]> 2018-10-11 15:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291810291 Mirror: One mirror for me is in the first part of the book during one of Little's classes. She explains why she is passionate about teaching students about ethics. She says her goal is to "Use the literature we study here as an instrument to make you see the importance of valuing all human life..." (Corwin 76). This is a mirror for me because I'm also passionate about ethics and equality. 354bgp06 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291811296
Window: This book is full of windows for me, but one of the biggest is when Olivia is arrested and sent to the Dorothy Kirby Center. I've never even gotten close to being in trouble with the law so this is a whole new concept for me. It was very interesting to watch Olivia's response to being told she may not be able to go to college and see what life was like for her after her arrest. (Page 310 onward). ]]> 2018-10-11 15:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291811296 Mirror: The author's attempts to teach the students while Little is absent serves as a mirror moment for me. Corwin tries and fails to emulate Little and captivate the students with a lecture, but he feels morally obligated to help in some way so he continues trying (Corwin 345). While it's difficult to step out of my boundaries, it's even more grating to watch something fall apart and not fix it. 672tq23 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291811539 Window: I can now realize how someone like Olivia has managed to get this far in life, considering her circumstances. She built an uncaring, aloof persona because she had no one to share her feelings with, so she convinced herself that she didn't need to. While her therapist said that it wasn't healthy to act like that, it allowed her to continue with her arguably insane lifestyle (Corwin 313). ]]> 2018-10-11 16:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291811539 Mirror: School parts because, as a student in the gifted program, I relate to how these kids feel about college and school. 305alh26 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904200 Window: My window moment was when Olivia was sent to the correctional facility and could not get out in time for graduation. I have never come close to a situation like that and it did not hit home with me, and I felt bad for her and so did Braxton on page 399.]]> 2018-10-11 18:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904200 Mirror: I felt like I could relate to a lot of the gifted students, because I am also in the gifted program at my school. I can relate to a lot of the discussions that they had in class, specifically when they went in-depth while discussing a book, because I noticed that I shared a lot of the thoughts that they had about the literature. 235ldr13 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904277 Window: I cannot begin to understand the life that these kids live. I cannot relate at all to thinking of gang violence as an everyday occurrence, much less joining one like Sadi. Their lives have such sharp contrast to our own that it is incredible to see such similar people in such vastly different circumstances.]]> 2018-10-11 18:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904277 Mirror and Window moment 921apk29 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904452 My mirror moment for And Still We Rise is when lots of the students are struggling to keep up with the school work while not getting distracted by other things. In the book Braxton says "Gifted kids, he knows do not always use their intelligence in pursuit of academic excellence" (Cornwin 53). This is sometimes true for me because sometimes I often use my intelligence for other things.

One window moment for me was Olivia's struggles throughout the story. I probably couldn't endure half the tragedies Olivia has gone through. One saying by Olivia that really stood out to me was "I haven't had a mom since I was twelve. All of a sudden someone wanted to be my mom. It didn't work" (Corwin 57).]]> 2018-10-11 18:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904452 Mirror: I certainly do not work 40 hours during a school week, but I can relate to the struggles Olivia and Sebreen have of going to school while having a job. How Olivia, "had a night job so she could attend school during the day" (Corwin 41). I normally work all night on Thursdays and it's very hard to do homework. 085mpb08 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904807 Window: The author did a fantastic job of describing how life was in the Crenshaw, describing the "frenzied months after the riots" and how "there was an outpouring of concern throughout the city" (Corwin 177). Many events had vivid, engaging details that allowed me to see what it was like in their shoes.]]> 2018-10-11 18:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291904807 Window: There are a lot of window moments with me throughout the book with everything the students go through, the bad neighborhood, and the gang violence on school campus. (Page 191) 141lro28 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291905939 Mirror: I didnt have too many mirros moments accept the few times Ms. Little has to sort of lash out on the kids because they arent taking things seriously and are acting rather dumb, but i dont go to the extent little reached when she got mad. (Page 212)]]> 2018-10-11 18:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/291905939 Mirror: A Mirror moment for me was when I found out that Little was white on page 163. This served as a mirror moment for me because she is different from all the teachers and students but still cares for them and treats them equally. 781sk24 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/292614653 Window: A window moment for me in this book was when Olivia arrested on page 166. This served as a window for me because I have never been through anything like that and can't relate.

]]> 2018-10-14 23:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/292614653 672tq23 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/292635970 2018-10-15 02:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/292635970 831pjl16 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/292989100 Mirror: a mirror for me would be with Miesha. She is very close with her brother and told him everything and she valued his opinion a lot. I relate to that because I’m close with my brother and feel like I can tell him anything (pg 77)

Window: Olivia gave me a new perspective of things when she got arrested. I would have figured she got her scholarship but it was interesting to see that she didn’t and get to see how she reacted with not getting to go to college and when they told her that. (Pg 309) ]]> 2018-10-15 18:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/292989100 Mirror : I was able to relate to the AP English teacher, Little, as she is always on high alert and experiences mood swings within the blink of an eye; her constant panic reminded me of myself. keherling https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293100326 Window : Many of the students lead lives very separate to what I have experienced, Olivia in particular. Never have I thought about running a business at a young age or going to such extreme measures to ensure a paycheck.]]> 2018-10-15 23:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293100326 Mirror: I was able to relate with Danielle over how much her father wants her to get a good education and get a great job, since it has always been known to me that I have to get a good education and go to college, which adds more pressure to get good grades and be active in school. (Page 274) 878alh29 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293634361 Window: We all know about violence and guns being brought to school, but I found the incident of a bullet being shot through Miss Lippa's window during class was not something that would be nearly as unsurprising as it would be here. (Page 365)]]> 2018-10-16 23:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293634361 Mirror: A mirror moment for me involved Braxton and the work that he was constantly putting in to keep several students on track for college. He shared a bond with many of the students that were persevering through hardships and that drove him to do his best to keep them enrolled. What reminded me of him was the drive, the will to stay focused on his goal was something I could relate to (Corwin 50). 516lmr16 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293658116 Window: I cannot really recall a single serious window moment that I had reading this book. Probably because everyone in this book live completely different lives from mine that it's hard to pick a specific one. They have persevered through their troubles and they were all considered academically gifted. The people I simply cannot relate to, but I can sympathize with them. And even congratulate them as many of the students did indeed go onto college (Corwin 409). ]]> 2018-10-17 01:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293658116 Mirror: A mirror moment for me was the struggle students found in choosing where to to go to college. I feel there's a lot of pressure to get into a good school. (Corwin 260) 965mpw26 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293658851 Window: This book was full of window moments for me. The environments these kids were growing up in was eye-opening. Often they had no permanent guardian to look after them and they experienced a lot of violence on and off their school campus. (Corwin 365)]]> 2018-10-17 01:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/293658851 Mirror: A mirror moment for me was when the author described Tommie Smith's impact on Danielle's education. I have parents who really care about my education and want me to get good grades. This situation is exactly like Tommie Smith putting pressure on Danielle to get good grades. (Corwin 274) 737clb27 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294146219 Window: A window moment for me was at the beginning of the book when the 15 year old gifted student got shot. When i'm walking at night I never have to worry about getting shot by a gang, while they worry about that every single night. (Corwin 2)]]> 2018-10-18 00:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294146219 Mirror and window 021erg10 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294163801 Mirror: A mirror moment for me was when the author wrote about Curt's parent's expectations for him in school because I feel like my parents have the same expectations for me. Though they may be hard to keep up with it still shows that your parents care for you.(Corwin 198)

Window: seeing Olivia struggle with her parents not being good role models in her life, let alone in her life at all, was a window moment for me. My parents have always been there for me and I couldn't of imagined what life was like without parents before this.(Corwin 10)

]]> 2018-10-18 02:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294163801 a mirror for me was Olivia's story in the beginning because I've always been really independent and I don't get on great with my mama and it creates this huge divide in our relationship. olivia takes care of her own car and pays for all of the expenses just like I do. I had to pay for my own car and although my parents pay for insurance, I paid for my car and continue to pay for gas, repairs, and other things. 275dek26 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294178420 a mirror for me was the shooting in the introduction. because I live in Johnson county things like this never happen. I was able to see a new perspective of what it is like to live in an area like that. ]]> 2018-10-18 03:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294178420 Mirror; I found it very hard to find a mirror moment in this book because it was hard for me to relate to the scenarios that the seniors were in 234ndk23 https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294185986 Window; my window moment was when the author told the story of the kid who passed away at the very beginning of the book in the same kid would’ve graduated with the senior class he was reporting about in the rest of the book. I found it very interesting about how small the world was in this scenario and how one thing can affect the rest of peoples lives.]]> 2018-10-18 04:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/apowersonw1/beb37gk7zuwb/wish/294185986