https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe Add to silent conversation everyday. en-us 2019-05-06 15:19:37 UTC 2024-10-30 13:04:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357699963 This book takes place in two places, Pennsylvania and Zimbabwe]]> 2019-05-07 16:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357699963 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357700221 Part of the setting is in America, and that!s where I live ]]> 2019-05-07 16:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357700221 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357700488 There are two main characters, Martin and Caitlin]]> 2019-05-07 16:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357700488 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357700760 Caitlin and Martin are exchanging letters in what we read today]]> 2019-05-07 16:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357700760 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357701060 If I were in their situations, I would also write back because that is the smartest thing to do . 

Hemesath... What is the situation?]]> 2019-05-07 16:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357701060 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357701478 This book setting is about 20 years ago. In Caitlin’s perspective she likes to go to the mall and do other 1990’s things. Not many kids got to the mall as much as they used to 20 years ago. The place where Caitlin lives is similar to Evanston thought because it a suburban town like Evanston is.]]> 2019-05-07 16:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357701478 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357702548 The most important thing that happened so far is them exchanging their photos of eachother. These pictures gave Caitlin the idea of Martin having a house like hers which isn’t true.]]> 2019-05-07 16:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357702548 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357702779 I think that this quote is important because if you don’t write letters then you won’t ever get an answer in life. You want answers]]> 2019-05-07 16:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357702779 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357705285 2019-05-07 16:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357705285 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357705504 This was meant to go to the other column]]> 2019-05-07 16:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/357705504 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358092913 The supporting characters in this story are Caitlin and Martin’s families.]]> 2019-05-08 15:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358092913 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358093068 They are still exchanging letters, and now, Caitlin has given Martin a US Dollar and that was worth a lot in Zimbabwe. Then Martin sent her some nice earrings in exchange, then Caitlin sent him a Reebok t-shirt to him and Martin was showing it off to his classmates]]> 2019-05-08 15:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358093068 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358093350 I still would do the same thing]]> 2019-05-08 15:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358093350 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358094392 This picture represents the book because this picture represents international friendship]]> 2019-05-08 15:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358094392 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358100230 Characters are still Caitlin and Martin]]> 2019-05-08 15:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358100230 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358105052 It takes place in 1998 now]]> 2019-05-08 15:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358105052 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358105413 Maybe I would put more information into the letters]]> 2019-05-08 15:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358105413 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358106565 Caitlyn lives in America, and Martian lives in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is very poor compared to where we live. And I feel bad for Martian. Zimbabwe is so different. ]]> 2019-05-08 15:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358106565 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358107016 The two main characters are Martian and Caitlyn. Their parents are supporting them. ]]> 2019-05-08 15:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358107016 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358107538 They are exchanging gifts and letters. Martian received a Dollar worth lots in his country, and Caitlyn received buitiful earrings. ]]> 2019-05-08 15:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358107538 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358520819 Now it’s taking place in 1999]]> 2019-05-09 15:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358520819 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358521710 Martin lost his place at school and now their family cannot pay any fees or rent fees. He is practically neck deep into poverty.]]> 2019-05-09 15:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358521710 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358522605 If I was Caitlin, I would do a bit more to help out Martin]]> 2019-05-09 15:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358522605 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358538316 America is so rich compared to Zimbabwe ]]> 2019-05-09 15:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358538316 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358538686 Martians family is poor and Caitlyn is worried about him.]]> 2019-05-09 15:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358538686 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358538967 I would give Martian a lot of money.]]> 2019-05-09 15:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358538967 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358912335 Caitlin gave Martin a total of sixty American dollars, which added up to a total of about 21,000 Zim Dollars yet Caitlin never knew that Martin was so poor. ]]> 2019-05-10 15:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358912335 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358912677 I agree with whoever said that]]> 2019-05-10 15:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358912677 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358920982 This book takes place in the late 1990s, in Zimbabwe and Pennsylvania.]]> 2019-05-10 15:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358920982 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358921416 If I were in the same position as Caitlin and understood how much Martin is struggling then I would’ve definitely gave Martin money because he needed it.


]]> 2019-05-10 15:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358921416 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358921640 We live in America, which is where Caitlin lives. Martin lives in Zimbabwe, which is in Africa. I have been to Africa, so I know what it’s like there.]]> 2019-05-10 15:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358921640 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358921783 The main characters are Caitlin and Martin]]> 2019-05-10 15:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358921783 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922067 The most important thing that I read today was that Caitlin gave Martin lots of money. This helped Martin so much with school and food and it inspired Caitlin to give more.]]> 2019-05-10 15:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922067 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922090 The antagonist is Zimbabwe’s economy. Martin lives in poverty, but that is only the fault of the economy.]]> 2019-05-10 15:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922090 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922211 The supporting characters are friends and family of the main characters.]]> 2019-05-10 15:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922211 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922538 The most important part today was when she sent him $40. That really helps Martin]]> 2019-05-10 15:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922538 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922589 My parents friend lived in Zimbabwe because it is a British colony. ]]> 2019-05-10 15:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358922589 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923228 Still Caitlyn and Martian. Martian is poor, so that’s like the villain for Martian. And the villain for Caitlyn is like everyone telling her she has a boyfriend when really she just had a friendship]]> 2019-05-10 15:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923228 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923456 I’m the book Martian is struggling with money and Caitlyn sends him some.]]> 2019-05-10 15:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923456 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923564 “For almost two years now, I’d been so naive. I had assumed that Martin’s life was just like mine.”]]> 2019-05-10 15:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923564 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923590 I would definitely send Martian money. ]]> 2019-05-10 15:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358923590 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358924223 I think this represents it because just saying hello like Caitlyn and Martian did, can lead to a friendship that will never break.]]> 2019-05-10 15:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358924223 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358924346 They support each other]]> 2019-05-10 15:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358924346 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358929413 Zimbabwe is a poor country and America is middle class.]]> 2019-05-10 15:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358929413 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358930009 This picture is showing how everyone is so different. And Caitlyn and Martian are so different but are still friends.]]> 2019-05-10 15:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/358930009 hemesaths https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359491871 2019-05-13 14:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359491871 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359522508 I hope Martin realizes that the money is behind the photo or else he might get kicked out of school again]]> 2019-05-13 15:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359522508 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359523084 Still no antagonist ]]> 2019-05-13 15:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359523084 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359525395 Martin lives in Zimbabwe. This affects him economically. He was born there, where 72.3% of people live in poverty. This will always affect his life because it will be harder to get food, clothes, shelter, and an education. 
Caitlin lives in America. She lives in a nice big house, with more than enough money. She will always be able to go to school, no matter what. She will always be able to get food, shelter, and clothes. She will never have to deal with the struggles Martin has faced.]]> 2019-05-13 15:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359525395 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359526648 The book takes place in Zimbabwe. The setting affects the story becuase Zimbabwe is a poor country]]> 2019-05-13 15:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359526648 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359527184 I think the fact that Martin lives in poverty is the antagonist for both Martin and Caitlin. She wouldn’t be sending him money and clothes if Martin did not live the way he does. Martin’s setting affects both main characters, even though Caitlin is not facing the problems herself.]]> 2019-05-13 15:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359527184 hemesaths https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359528102 2019-05-13 15:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359528102 hemesaths https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359529408 2019-05-13 15:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359529408 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359529659 I think the most important thing we read was when Caitlin and her mom packed up all of the clothes to send to Martin. When he gets it, it will make a big difference in his life.]]> 2019-05-13 15:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359529659 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359530382 This shows that Caitlin is supporting Martin]]> 2019-05-13 15:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359530382 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359531398 If I were in Caitlin’s Mom’s place I would definitely help out Martin as much as possible but just to be safe like Caitlin’s Mom did I would try to send him the things as safely as possible.]]> 2019-05-13 15:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359531398 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359531468 I have recommended this book to a lot of people. It is a true story, which makes it hurt even more to read. It is so hard to put down. Also, I would do the same thing as Caitlin. I would do my very best to help.]]> 2019-05-13 15:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359531468 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359531799 The most important that happened in today’s reading is that Caitlin is sending more things to help Martin out.]]> 2019-05-13 15:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359531799 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359532959 I would say the antagonist in this book is Zimbabwe’s struggling economy. The economy is making it hard for Martin’s family to get money.]]> 2019-05-13 15:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359532959 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359539339 There is so much I have learned about Zimbabwe so far.
I have learned that so many people in Zimbabwe live in poverty without enough money to buy essential things. In Zimbabwe school is hard to stay in because it costs a lot and if you live in poverty how are you going to pay for it.]]> 2019-05-13 15:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359539339 hemesaths https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359539608 2019-05-13 15:46:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359539608 hemesaths https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359540194 2019-05-13 15:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359540194 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359966762 The characters have a huge impact on each other becuase if Caitlin doesn’t stop helping Martin, he would be homeless and out of school. If Martin soesn’t respond with letters, then Caitlin will be distressed. If I could get rid off any characters, I would get rid of Caitlin’s friends, but this is a teprue story so you can’t really do that. Both Caitlin and Martin have changed DRASTICALLY throughout the book becuase at first they were just pen pals, and now they have unconditional love for one another]]> 2019-05-14 15:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359966762 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359967970 “‘Because of poverty and too many poor people, the one-room houses are shared by two families.... There is no constant supply of electricity and therefore we use wood as a source of fuel to cook and sometimes homemade paraffin lamps. The life we live here is tough but it has been reduced because of your love and help.”’ This is the first time he has explained in detail his situation.]]> 2019-05-14 15:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359967970 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359969312 The book relates to my life becuase Caitlin lives in America and so do I. My favorite character is. Artin  becuase he loves school and becuase he is so poor yet he tries not to show it as much, but Caitlin still finds out. Also he has a good sense of humor. I would definitely recommend this book to someone else becuase it’s a book that you can never put down.]]> 2019-05-14 15:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359969312 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359969638 The characters are always affecting each other. When Caitlin learns about what Martin is going through, she wants to send money, which affects Martin. Then Martin sends something back, which causes Caitlin to help Martin.

Hemesath: What does he send?]]> 2019-05-14 15:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359969638 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359970082 The author wrote in the most detail yet about Martin’s situation ]]> 2019-05-14 15:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359970082 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359970490 This picture represents International friendship which is what Caitlin and Martin have.]]> 2019-05-14 15:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359970490 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359970828 It is now also taking place at martins school because Caitlyn’s family is paying for him to stay in school now. ]]> 2019-05-14 15:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359970828 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359971632 The villain is Caitlin’s ‘friend’, Lauren, who is being mean to her and saying mean things. Like that she should marry Martian already. It’s awful]]> 2019-05-14 15:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359971632 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359973493 The most important thing I read was that Caitlyn sent Martian a package full of really expensive iteams. ]]> 2019-05-14 15:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359973493 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359973871 I would sent Martian so many goods, I’m not sure if I would spend THAT much money though!

How much have they spent?]]> 2019-05-14 15:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359973871 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359975128 2019-05-14 15:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359975128 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359975868 2019-05-14 16:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/359975868 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360385686 Caitlin’s mom reached mr. Samupindi and now she is paying for Martins tuition. At the end they Caitlin said she wanted to call Martin himself]]> 2019-05-15 15:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360385686 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360385832 A ton!]]> 2019-05-15 15:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360385832 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360386373 POVERTY is a big word in this book becuase it’s practically how Martin is living his life.]]> 2019-05-15 15:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360386373 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360386890 Hatfield, Pennsylvania is pretty similar to Evanston. It is a suburban town with lots of houses. From reading about Caitlin’s school the schools seem pretty good in Hatfield just like the schools here in Evanston.]]> 2019-05-15 15:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360386890 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360835359 I would for sure recommend this book to someone else. This book a wonderful book that opened my eyes to life in another country (Zimbabwe) and it was empowering to see Caitlin, somebody  across the world to help Martin’s family out.]]> 2019-05-16 15:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360835359 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360836008 That’s poverty]]> 2019-05-16 15:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360836008 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360837323 I think Caitlin’s and Martin have changed so much in so far in the book. At first Caitlin thought Martin lived a similar life to hers but that changed when Martin told her the truth about his life in poverty. Then Caitlin changed when she got inspired to help him out.]]> 2019-05-16 15:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360837323 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360840251 “Do not get confused by our house. The photos were taken when we were sitting on the bed where my mom and dad sleep. This can confuse you while comparing it with how you live in the US. Below the bed are some of the utensils we use. At night we remove these and squeeze ourselves under the bed and sleep. I know this can make you doubt, but now you understand how we live. I love that, your understanding.” This letter is when Caitlin really realizes how Martin lives.]]> 2019-05-16 15:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360840251 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360841307 Caitlin has learned how lucky she is to live in America. She gets all kinds of gifts for Christmas, even her own car! She has been learning about poverty in Zimbabwe and in the rest of the world. She has learned to understand that not everyone has it easy, like her.]]> 2019-05-16 15:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360841307 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360843460 Zimbabwe and America]]> 2019-05-16 15:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360843460 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360843928 The main characters are Caitlyn and Martian. There families are supporting one another!]]> 2019-05-16 15:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360843928 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360844354 Caitlyn is sending another care package to Martian. And Martian is revealing more about his life and Caitlyn is getting upset over it.]]> 2019-05-16 15:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360844354 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360845446 I think this image shows international friendship:

]]> 2019-05-16 15:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/360845446 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361214381 “I was finally opening my eyes to the fact poverty existed-not just in Africa, but everywhere, including Pennsylvania.” Pg 221]]> 2019-05-17 15:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361214381 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361215090 That is them after they wrote the book

]]> 2019-05-17 15:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361215090 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361216357 The character Rabbit impacted Martin in such a positive way. When Martin first met him he knew Rabbit was from a poor area and Rabbit noticed that Martin was from a poor area. Rabbit not only welcomed Martin but also was empathic with Martin.]]> 2019-05-17 15:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361216357 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361771596 We have learned that the setting in Zimbabwe is very rural and that the environment is so weak, they get sick almost every day. Martin has gone to Marist Brothers private school so he is doing better]]> 2019-05-20 15:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361771596 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361771847 Martin will be satying at the private school]]> 2019-05-20 15:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361771847 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361772224 Today is May 20th and  I read about how Caitlin got her learners permit. This relates to my life in the way that my brother got his learners permit and is practicing driving right now.]]> 2019-05-20 15:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361772224 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361772268 An interesting word that came up in today’s reading is malaria]]> 2019-05-20 15:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/361772268 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362182591 In today’s reading, the 911 attacks occurred and the one in Pennsylvania was close to where Caitlin’s dad lived. She is also helping Martin pursue his dream of going to school in the States]]> 2019-05-21 15:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362182591 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362182674 Daniel]]> 2019-05-21 15:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362182674 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362184258 Caitlin’s parents are extremely supportive of Martin.]]> 2019-05-21 15:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362184258 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362185499 My favorite character in the book so far is Martin. I think Martin is so cool because he came through out of poverty and has gone to a wonderful school and is getting an awesome education.]]> 2019-05-21 15:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362185499 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362582745 In today’s readings, Wallace made it to America and met Caitlin. Martin had to take the SAT tests and he did well for someone in Zimbabwe, but not good enough to get a full scholarship.]]> 2019-05-22 15:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362582745 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362970698 It was very rough in today’s reading, but in the end, Martin got a full scholarship for a college in America. So he actually is coming]]> 2019-05-23 15:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/362970698 https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/363308850 The book finished, Martin had come to the U.S and met Caitlin after 6 long years of waiting. The book was amazing.]]> 2019-05-24 15:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hemesaths/dw3j2lzi4dfe/wish/363308850