https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu en-us 2022-01-31 15:34:57 UTC 2022-05-19 22:17:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021552024 What type of figurative language is the author using? Explain how you know this. 
Why is it effective? Why did the author include this piece of figurative language? What does it help you learn or understand about the characters, plot, conflict, etc?]]> 2022-01-31 15:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021552024 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021559991 Denotation:
Connotation:
What mood or feeling is show in this phrase? Positive? Negative? 
Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn or understand about the characters, setting, plot, etc?]]> 2022-01-31 15:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021559991 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021573163 Include the image of the dialogue above. Explain what is happening in this section of dialogue. What does the reader learn or start to understand? Why is it important to the plot? Does it:
- reveal character's 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?
What can the reader infer?]]> 2022-01-31 15:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021573163 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021813296 Something that I found in the short story Home is that both Leena and I have a younger brother that annoys us a lot. My brother is 8 years old, and even if he is more mature and knowing than Hakeem, I can see similarities between the 2 of us. However, we both know on the inside that they don't mean anything and that our siblings actually love us.]]> 2022-01-31 17:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021813296 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021820078 One thing that I can't relate to is how Hakeem came to a country that he doesn't know. He can't speak the language and doesn't understand much. I can't relate because I have been living in America for my whole life; this is my home. However, when I go to India to visit my relatives, I can kind of relate to Hakeem. Even if I can speak the language, I feel a bit like and outsider.]]> 2022-01-31 17:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2021820078 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2023818141 Date: 2/1/22
Minutes Read: 30
Pages Read: 60
How did I feel while reading: I was mostly interested in the book so I went through 60 pages. I don't think I took many breaks as well.]]> 2022-02-01 17:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2023818141 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2023820033 2022-02-01 17:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2023820033 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2023836602 Something that I saw in this story that I can relate to is when the main character and his friend find out about what the "mean painter lady" was actually doing. Sometimes, I don't realize how amazing and kind someone is until it's too late. In the story after the protagonist sees what the wall looks like now, he is astonished. He realizes that the lady was doing something good to him.]]> 2022-02-01 17:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2023836602 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025650583 I can see that the hardships of the main character is very similar to those that I faced when my grandfather passed away. Even if I couldn't see him much(he lived in India), I always used to think he was a role model and just talking to him every weekend seemed amazing. When he went away like that, in a snap, so quickly, I felt as if my whole world stopped.]]> 2022-02-02 15:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025650583 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025722771 Date: 2/2/22
Minutes Read: 30
Pages read: 60
How I felt: I was very interested in the story, so I didn't get distracted at all and enjoyed reading my book. I also didn't gaze off as much as usual.]]> 2022-02-02 16:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025722771 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025827135 Even if this was a short piece of figurative language, but it still showed me the message that it was trying to incorporate. I think that this a simile because the author compared the protagonists hands to stick using the word like. This piece of figurative language helps me learn that the teacher in love is VERY sick and is a totally different person than before. I understand more about what the main character has to go through looking at their favorite teacher. The author included this to help us visualize how the teacher must have looked when she was sick.]]> 2022-02-02 16:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025827135 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025865610 Denotation: a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others.
Connotation: A source of power, respect, dignity, and authority
The mood that is shown in this phrase is very wicked, or manipulative, so I would say it has a more negative tone to it. The author probably used this phrase to show the readers how much responsibly comes with being the best of the best. I feel like if the author said something like, "I have to do ____ and ____ because I am the best," the readers won't be able to connect to the story more. I can infer that Ace(character with the helmet) is has a big, wicked plan that he will execute in the near future.

]]> 2022-02-02 17:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025865610 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025903029 In this section of dialogue, Nova is worriedly telling her uncle that she killed someone on her team. However, the uncle views it as a success because the teammate was selfish and didn't execute the project according to the plan. This piece of dialogue teaches me so much about Ace. Ace is a cruel and manipulative man who wants nothing but power for himself. This is because he didn't even care if Nova killed his own teammate, someone he "loved". I can also see that Nova is very nervous around her uncle, like she is just being a villain for her uncle. I think that if Ace is out of Nova's life, she can see how wrong she was about the whole idea of the Renegades. I can infer that Ace is planning for something big to happen that will overthrow the Renegades since he didn't take ANYTHING Nova said into caution.]]> 2022-02-02 17:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2025903029 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2026414211 The author is using anaphora to portray the message. This is because a lot of sentences start with "she had expected". This is effective because it shows the readers what Nova(main character) thought was reality and what it actually is. Because of this figurative language, I can tell that this place isn't as fancy as Nova thought and that she might be living life too luxuriously.]]> 2022-02-02 22:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2026414211 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027945855 I chose this goal because I feel like this is the pace I am at this semester. Hopefully, I will be able to meet this goal.]]> 2022-02-03 17:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027945855 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027953654 Date: 2/3/22
Minutes Read: 20
Pages Read: 40
How I felt while reading: I think that the author clearly laid out the characters and the plot, so it was pretty easy to read the book today. I got a little distracted, but not much.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-02-03 17:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027953654 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027956011 2022-02-03 17:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027956011 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027984540 Here, the author is using personification when she says "Mortification overtook her". I know this because mortification is a feeling, something that can't have human characteristics. However, it says that the feeling overtook her, which isn't possible in real life. This is effective because the author helps the readers visualize how the main character, Nova, must've felt as she didn't get something that she really wanted. From this text, I learned that the 2 main characters are undergoing a lot of tension between each other.]]> 2022-02-03 17:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2027984540 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2028466022 Denotation: a movable model of a person or animal that is used in entertainment and is typically moved either by strings controlled from above or by a hand inside it.
Connotation: A source of happiness, sadness, and any feelings that the Puppeteer has.
The mood shown in the phrase is negative, because obviously, as it says that Pratt looked at the sad puppet, you can tell that the mood is gloomy. It helped the readers learn that Pratt had a rough past, and he shows how he feels to the puppet.

]]> 2022-02-03 22:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2028466022 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2029759620 Date: 2/4/22
Minutes read: 35
Pages read: 60
How did I feel while reading: While reading today, I was not very engaged in my book. I couldn't pay much attention, but I still read a good amount of pages.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-02-04 16:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2029759620 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2029771457 Something I can relate to in Archenemies is the love and care that Adrian shows to Max. In the text it says, "He kept reaching out to ruffle Max's hair, or punch him lightly in the shoulder, or wrap his elbow around Max's neck and put him in a pretend chokehold."(Archenemies, 229) This piece of text shows me how much love there is between Max and Adrian, and even if they are not related, they act like real brothers. I can relate because I know how important my sibling is to me, even if we fight every once in a while.]]> 2022-02-04 16:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2029771457 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2029788876 The author is using a metaphor here. This is because she compares Raven's body to mountains and straight roads without using like or as. This is effective because the readers can picture how Raven looks in an expressive way. From this, I can tell that Raven doesn't really have anything to do with her dad anymore;she doesn't even look like him. This doesn't help me learn about the plot or characters, but I know understand what the protagonist(and her mom) look like.]]> 2022-02-04 16:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2029788876 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2033613839 Denotation: A type of tree known for their wood.
Connotation: The trees are meant to heal the broken bond between the 2 sisters.
The mood shown in this phrase is positive because it shows signs of hope for Raven and Brooke. The author used cottonwood trees because in the text it said that it had "healing powers" making them almost magical. I thought it was a great idea to use that "power" to strengthen the relationship between the siblings. Because of this sentence, we learn that the 2 siblings finally understood that it's no ones fault and that they have to work together.]]> 2022-02-07 17:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2033613839 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2033632371 Denotation: When only half of the moon is showing due to the shadow made by the sun that is cast on the rest of it.
Connotation: Even if half the moon is visible, there is still a full moon. 
I think that this means that even if by birth they are only half-sisters, if they choose to see what lies behind the shadow, you will see a full moon. The mood shown here is positive because of how joyfully the sisters react when the woman says this. It develops the plot of the story because without the woman talking about what a true sister really is, we wouldn't have seen the real bond between Raven and Brooke. ]]> 2022-02-07 17:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2033632371 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2033642456 Date: 2/7/22
Minutes Read: 30
Pages Read:45
How I felt while reading: Again, I think I could have done better while reading today because I did get disturbed from time to time, but overall, I stayed focused with my book and tried not to lose track of what I was reading.
Did I meet my goal: No]]> 2022-02-07 17:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2033642456 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2034189747 In this section of dialogue, Raven and Brooke, 2 stepsisters living in a camp, talk about if they are going to get in trouble for going into a "forbidden forest". I thought that this piece of dialogue was important because it strengthens the bond between the two sisters. Throughout the whole story, I saw that both siblings were purposefully trying to avoid each other and didn't really want to go near one another. However, after finally talking, they seem a little bit more bonded. When the dialogue ends by Raven saying "'I'll tell them how brave you are,'" I can see the love shared by the real siblings.]]> 2022-02-07 22:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2034189747 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2036006823 2022-02-08 17:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2036006823 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2036037796 The author is using an idiom here. This is because she says that a character is "hanging by a thread" and that is a well known phrase that shouldn't be taken literally. This phrase means that Max was just barely doing well, that he was hanging on just barely enough to get him through the horror he is facing. This is effective because it lets the readers understand how hard it is for Max to stay alive without literally stating it. It helps me understand that one of the minor characters(but still important) are in big trouble, and the others are feeling terrible about it.]]> 2022-02-08 17:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2036037796 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2036605992 Date: 2/8/2022
Minutes Read: 20-25
Pages Read: 20
How I felt: I started reading the 3rd book of the Renegades trilogy, and the beginning of the book didn't quite hook me to the story. I wasn't able to focus today and didn't read much.
Did I meet my goal: No]]> 2022-02-08 22:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2036605992 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2038474244 Date: 2/9/2022
Minutes Read: 30-35
Pages Read: 100
How I felt: I was very into the book while reading today. I really liked how the author portrayed this part of the book. I was able to stay focused the whole time while reading.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-02-09 17:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2038474244 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2039001148 One thing I saw in the book that I couldn't relate to was the mix of feelings that were inside Adrian's head. He knew that Nightmare was a villain and that she lied about almost everything that she said, but he somehow thought that Nova might have feelings for him and might be a good person. I can't relate to this because there has never been a tough time where I had to choose one or the other, but I understand what he is going through.]]> 2022-02-09 22:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2039001148 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2040548626 Denotation: an opening in the wall or roof of a building or vehicle that is fitted with glass or other transparent material in a frame to admit light or air and allow people to see out.
Connotation: The separation between two enemies, yet they care about each other deeply. The blockage between 2 friends that have to hate each other.
The mood shown in the phrase is negative. Nova and Adrian care about each other so deeply, but because they are on 2 different sides on the war zone, they have to hate each other. This shows that there will always be something in between them if they think differently, and that they can only stick together if they can understand one another. The window also shows the betrayal that Adrian faced from Nova. From this text, we learn that Adrian and Nova's relationship is VERY complicated, and that they both hate and love each other.]]> 2022-02-10 15:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2040548626 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2040592340 Date: 2/10/2022
Minutes Read: 20
Pages Read: 40
How I felt: I wasn't easily distracted while reading today, but I also wasn't fully focused.  However, I did get through a lot of pages which I am proud of.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-02-10 16:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2040592340 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2042665834 In this part of the book(Supernova), Nova, the main character, has a conversation with Callum, a minor character in the story. Callum suspects that Nova is an Anarchist criminal, which she is, but she has to keep it a secret. This figurative language is so important to understanding the story because without Callum suspecting Nova, the whole story wouldn't more forward. No one in the story would know that Nova is a criminal and the plot would not move forward. Adding on, I can infer that Nova will finally be found because someone is suspicious about her.]]> 2022-02-11 15:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2042665834 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2044097429 This section of dialogue, taken from the story Home, is where Aleena and her mom are arguing about Hakeem ruining Aleena's room. The readers start to understand that Aleena doesn't like Hakeem as much as she thought she would. After ruining her room and messing up her books and Legos, she can't take it any more. This also moves the plot forward because I can tell that this is Aleena's last straw. I can infer that later in the book, Aleena might say/do something to her brother that she will later regreat. I can also infer that the theme of this book with be learning that no matter how annoying or hard it may get, family is always your home.]]> 2022-02-12 22:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2044097429 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2051455203 Started: 2/16/2022]]> 2022-02-16 17:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2051455203 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069733656 In the short story Stop the Sun, there were places that I couldn't connect to the story. For example, Terry feels embarrassed whenever he's with his father because of the things he does. This usually doesn't happen to me, but I can still feel how annoying it must be for people to keep watching you and your dad as if you were an alien of some sort. I also think that Terry could have been more mindful of his dad's past and help him get better. ]]> 2022-02-28 15:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069733656 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069750542 Denotation: the star around which the earth orbits
Connotation: A feeling of hopelessness, something that is terrible but you can't stop it no matter what happens.
The mood shown in this phrase is definitely negative because of how Terry's dad explains the sun to Terry. He says that the dark is the last chance of hope and that when the sun comes out, it's all over. I learned more about the situation that the dad was in this part of the book. I could finally tell why he had the "Vietnam disease", and that he was so scared and scarred by what happened to him in the past.]]> 2022-02-28 15:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069750542 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069761748 The author is using a simile her by comparing Terry's dad's breaths to that of some sort of animal. This is because he uses "like" to portray that certain figurative language piece. This is effective because the readers can visualize how the father was breathing. This also helps us see the viewpoint of Terry, watching his dad at the floor. We can see some of Terry's personality and thoughts when he compares his dad to an animal.]]> 2022-02-28 15:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069761748 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069873723 Terry's problem, which is that it bothers him to see his father staring into space for a long time, is a good place to start the story. This is because the book starts off as something like a cliffhanger which makes the reader more interesting in learning more about the story.]]> 2022-02-28 16:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069873723 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069874543 I think that in this part of the story, Terry's dad was going through whatever happened to him in the war zone. He probably re-imagined the shooting, his peers dying, and the whole scene again in his head. Meanwhile, Terry probably really wanted to know why his dad was acting so strangely. ]]> 2022-02-28 16:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069874543 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069898964 I think that the theme of this short story is that people might have a backstory or a past that affects them in a serious, gruesome way and that bullying a person because of it doesn't help at all. For example, the author says, "he didn’t understand and that he would probably never know what it was really like, would probably never understand what had truly happened... he would not be embarrassed no matter what his father did." This shows that learning the past of someone helps you realize what they've been through and why they act the way they do.]]> 2022-02-28 17:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2069898964 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100369676 I think that I have a good pace with my book, but I also want to read consistently everyday so I can read many books. Every weekday, I want to read 30 pages, at the least.]]> 2022-03-17 16:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100369676 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100371266 2022-03-17 16:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100371266 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100372589 2022-03-17 16:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100372589 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100376923 Date: 3/17/2022
Minutes Read: 30
Pages read: 44
How I felt: The book is going at a slow pace, but there are a few similarities that I can see between me and the main character. 
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-03-17 16:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100376923 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100384801 In Audacity, the main character can't do anything just because she is a woman. She, according to her mom and dad, is meant to be a mom, sister, and wife. Nothing more. She loves reading, but when her dad finds out, he throws the books it the stove flame. I can't exactly relate to this because my parents go above and beyond to make sure I have my freedom and can achieve whatever I want. However, in the world and society today, woman are still treated as "unequal" to man, and I think it is important for her to show that she can do whatever she wants.]]> 2022-03-17 16:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2100384801 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2102126899 Date: 3/17/2022
Minutes Read: 15
Pages Read: 30
How I felt: The book was a little bit more interesting today because she is leaving her home, but I was still not able to connect with the book.
Did I meet my goal: Yes

]]> 2022-03-18 15:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2102126899 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2102129130 In the book, Clara gets moved out of her home town because there are violent attacks happening inside her home. Even if I can't relate to this, I feel sympathy for the main character and her family.]]> 2022-03-18 15:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2102129130 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2117485077 Date: 3/27/2022
Minutes Read: 35
Pages Read: 28
How I felt: I didn't have the book Audacity with me this period, so I read a different book. This book is something that I can't really relate to because of the things that Melinda thinks about.
Did I meet my goal: No]]> 2022-03-28 15:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2117485077 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2117490080 I can't really relate to Melinda's personality at all. This is because the author has a different tone for Melinda in every chapter. She is always so dull, and pretty much hates the world. However, I do feel sympathy for Melinda.]]> 2022-03-28 15:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2117490080 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2121789232 Date: 3/30/2022
Minutes Read: 35
Pages Read: 50-60
How I felt: I realize that this book isn't as interesting as I thought it would be and I regret choosing this book. It is so slow and has too much imagery.
Did I meet my goal: Yes]]> 2022-03-30 15:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2121789232 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2121794238 Clara feels very depressed for losing her little brother, Nathan, because he got some sort of disease. 2 years ago, I lost my grandfather to cancer and I felt the same way. We both felt lost and sad without our loved ones.]]> 2022-03-30 15:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2121794238 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2129551812 Now, Clara finds out that she can go to school but she needs to ask her mom and finish all her chores in order to do so. I can't relate to this because from my childhood, I never had to work to get what I wanted; I just had to ask for it. However, even for the school fundamental, Clara has to get permission and perform tasks.]]> 2022-04-04 22:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2129551812 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2129572317 The author is using personification to give his message. This is because "air" can't actually bear weight of dreams. In this sentence, both the dreams and the air are examples of personification. The reason that the author used this was to show that Clara has dreams that she wants to pursue. She doesn't want to be the perfect daughter, or sister, or wife, she wants to be an independent woman accountable for herself. She wants to spread her wings and has a lot of thought about doing so.]]> 2022-04-04 22:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2129572317 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2129682684 The pamphlets in this passage mean something more than just the words in a book to me and the main character in this book. As a connotation, a pamphlet is a small booklet containing information. However, for Clara, it is something, anything, to feast her eyes on since she loves reading and her dad took all her books and novels away from her. It opens her mind to a totally new set of questions and possibilities, and just makes her more excited. ]]> 2022-04-05 00:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2129682684 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2130853841 In the book Audacity, I can infer that the story is going to end with Clara being able to go to school. This because in this part of the story, all Clara wants to do is be a boy so that she can get the same education and equal freedom as they can. She just wants to hold a book, feast her eyes on something, but her parents are very strict and say that she is not allowed to do that. So, I have a feeling that the book is going to end in Clara convincing her parents that girls have the same rights as boys and anyone can do anything they want.]]> 2022-04-05 14:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2130853841 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2141057350 Date: 4-12-2022
Minutes Read: 20
Pages Read: 18
Goal: Yes

While reading today, I wasn't interested in the book since I just started it, but I think that it's going to get better. I also got distracted easily today.]]> 2022-04-12 15:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2141057350 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160643921 2022-04-27 15:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160643921 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160650409 Date: 4/27/22
Minutes Read: 35
Pages Read: 52
Goal: Yes

I just started reading this book, and so far I really like it. It is very catchy and has a good grip. I didn't get very distracted while reading today.]]> 2022-04-27 15:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160650409 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160652580 2022-04-27 15:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160652580 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160658142 In this book, the main character, Pip is very curious about learning what actually happened on the night of the murder. Although I am not solving any crime scenes, I also get very curious about serious things. I also feel like Pip and I have similar interests, and hang out with similar people.]]> 2022-04-27 15:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160658142 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160662522 The main character in this book is in high school, so there are much bigger things that happen. I can't really relate to the experiences that she has in high school, and how she learns more about different characters in the book.]]> 2022-04-27 16:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160662522 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160682794 Denotation: coffee that is normally brewed without the addition of additives such as sugar, milk, cream, or added flavors.
Connotation: Showing that Pip is here for a reason, and she WILL get her way. She also might not be trustworthy.

Pip comes to Ravi's house to gain more evidence on the murder case between Andie Bell and Sal Singh. When Ravi asks Andie if she wants coffee, she answers that she wants it black. Ravi said that he's "never trusted anyone who takes their coffee black." This raises suspicion about the protagonist herself and makes the readers wonder more about the story. I can infer that Ravi doesn't trust ANdie much, and that there might be a conflict between them in the future.]]> 2022-04-27 16:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160682794 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160694891 The author is using a simile to compare Sal Singh's home to a haunted house. This is because of the comparison between the objects using the word "like". This was probably used so the readers could visualize how the house looked. The readers could tell, after reading this sentence, that the house might have been dark and scary. Or that people don't even go near it. This helps the readers understand the story better and provides a great hook to the story. ]]> 2022-04-27 16:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2160694891 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2162900971 Date: 4/28/2022
Minutes Read: 25
Pages Read: 32
Goal: Yes

So, far the book is pretty interesting so I was able to get through 30 pages of my book today. However, I was feeling pretty distracted so I didn't understand some of what I read.]]> 2022-04-28 15:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2162900971 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2162925067 Denotation: a smartphone made by Apple that combines a computer, iPod, digital camera and cellular phone into one device with a touchscreen interface.
Connotation: A source of hope

When Pip feels like all hope is lost on learning more about her case, Ravi shows her Sal's iPhone, which can be a huge lead on the case. This is so important because without Pip finding this phone, she could have given up the case in total, which would have totally changed the book. The mood portrayed here is positive but eerie, because the phone holds secrets to many things. Also, we learn that Sal might not have been the most innocent person ever.]]> 2022-04-28 16:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2162925067 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2162940641 The author is using a hyperbole for this sentence. This is because she is making an extreme exaggeration about how long the seconds are. This helps the readers visualize that the seconds might have been long and boring as Pip was waiting. This helps me understand that Pip can be impatient at times.]]> 2022-04-28 16:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2162940641 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2164513844 Date: 4-29-2022
Minutes Read:35
Pages Read: 44
Goal: Yes

Again, I was very into the book today. I was able to focus and finished many pages of the book. However, I took many breaks in between reading. :)]]> 2022-04-29 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2164513844 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2164531879 Here, the author is using personification by giving an inanimate object human-like features. In this scenario, she is giving a smile the ability to "carve" into her cheeks. The author wanted to include this quote to show that her smile was totally fake and was doing it by force. Pip is very uncomfortable in this part of the book.]]> 2022-04-29 15:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2164531879 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165402951 One thing that is similar to me and Pip is that both of us have 1 tight knit group of friends that we can share anything with. In the book, Pip talks to her friends about the case and they all go camping to get their mind off of things. Me and my friends also go to different places together and talk about things that worry us and more.]]> 2022-04-30 18:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165402951 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165410095 Denotation: A note is a short informal letter or written message.

Connotation: A threat to Pip, telling her that she should stop right away if she wants to be safe.

The mood in this phrase is definitely negative here because Pip is scared, angry, startled that someone is telling her to stop worrying about the case if she wants to be safe. This helps us understand that the real culprit is someone who Pip knows. This moves the plot forward because Pip can narrow down who she interviews to just people she or her friends know.]]> 2022-04-30 18:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165410095 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165865602 Something that I admire in Pip's personality is her bravery. She is the type of person to stand up for who and what she thinks is right, which I feel is an amazing trait to have. For example, when Ravi and Pip went to the grocery store to buy some food, the cashier winced when she saw him. just because Ravi's brother was convicted of murder, Ravi had to bear the consequences. Pip was so mad because of this, and she actually stood up for Ravi even if she didn't even know him that much. I would have never done this, and I really admire her for doing that.]]> 2022-05-01 16:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165865602 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165867754 In this book, Pip's family is so close together and well-knit. Pip's stepfather, mom, and stepbrother are all so close to each other, which I can definitely relate to. In my household, my whole family shares everything to each other and doesn't keep many secrets. We al love each other very much, which I can see in the book as well.]]> 2022-05-01 16:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2165867754 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2170053471 Date: 5/4/2022
Minutes Read: 25
Pages Read: 25
Goal: no

This part of the book is pretty boring and I wasn't really interested. This is why I wasn't able to finish my book.]]> 2022-05-04 14:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2170053471 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2170201642 This piece of text shows conflict between the main character, Pip, and a suspect of the case, Pip. When Pip asks Nat whether she had something to do with the murder, Nat gets VERY angry and shuts the door in their face. However, with the anger that Nat shows, Pip can move forward with her case because she can infer that Nat doesn't have to do with the case, even if she might be listed as a suspect. With the conflict that the characters had, the plot was able to move forward.]]> 2022-05-04 16:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2170201642 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2170210192 The figurative language used here is personification because Pip is apparently fighting with "a grimace". "A grimace" can't be fighting with a human, because that is a human trait. The author used this, again, to show that Pip's smile was totally fake and that she was very uncomfortable. This is because she as at an enemies house, and just wants to be kind to their family before yelling at Max. To hide her anger and annoyance, she plastered a fake smile onto her face.]]> 2022-05-04 16:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2170210192 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2171533109 One thing that I can relate to in this book is the relationship between Pip and her brother. The two siblings fight A LOT, but still bond over each other. They strive to make sure they have a good relationship, which I can relate to. Me and my brother also help each other out whenever we need it while fighting and having fun with each other.]]> 2022-05-05 14:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2171533109 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2171566764 Denotation: A document with information requested from the police.
Connotation: A inspiration to show that Pip has to move forward with her case

In this sentence, we can see that Pip asked the police to give her a transcript of interviews that took place 5 years ago about the disappearance of Andie Bell. This talks about how the police have responded, which is a HUGE accomplishment for Pip. Because she now has more information, she can more easily solve the case, which moves the plot forward. Also, there are new characters that are introduced in this part of the story, so the connotation of this sentence is huge.]]> 2022-05-05 14:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2171566764 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2175986951 Date: 5/9/2022
Minutes Read: 10
Pages Read: 15
Goal: No

I wasn't able to reach my goal today because I wasn't in class for most of the time that was supposed to be spent reading. However, I did make progress in the annotation question column because while I was reading today, I learned a lot more about the plot of the book.]]> 2022-05-09 15:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2175986951 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2176564635 In this part of the book, there is a conflict between Max and Pip. Pip thought that Max knew Andie more than he said he did, so she wanted to find out if that was true. After arguing for a couple of munites, Max finally gives away a crucial evidence that can really help the case; Andie was dealing drugs. Without Andie having this conversation with Max, there would be no way Pip could move the case and plot forward. So, this evidence really did help the story.]]> 2022-05-09 23:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2176564635 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179677034 Date: 5/10/2022
Minutes Read: 30
Pages Read: 45
Goal: Yes

I reached my goal today and am heading to the end of the book. It is really interesting so far, so I read many pages today.]]> 2022-05-11 15:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179677034 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179682987 Date: 5/11/2022
Minutes Read: 35
Pages Read: 60
Goal: Yes

I reached my goal today and started a new book. So far, it is pretty slow but easy to read. Hopefully, I will like the book more as I keep reading it.]]> 2022-05-11 15:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179682987 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179685600 2022-05-11 15:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179685600 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179699186 In this scene, there is a conflict between Pip and Howie Bowers. Pip goes to Howie's house so that she can learn more about the whole murder case, and starts fighting with Howie Bowers. This makes her and Ravi frightened about what else happened with the mystery of Andie Bell. Adding on, they learn that Andie had some sort of connection with Howie Bowers. Without having a meeting with one of the villains in the book, the plot would definitely not have moved forward. ]]> 2022-05-11 16:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179699186 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179713917 In this scene, Pip isn't having any sort of conflict with anyone, but is viewing the conflict between Noami and Max. Both of them are deciding whether or not to tell Pip the whole truth about the case. Because of this conflict, Pip found out crucial facts to solving the case. If Pip didn't start the fight between them, the plot wouldn't have moved forward.]]> 2022-05-11 16:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2179713917 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2181483851 Date: 5/12/2022
Minutes Read: 35
Pages Read: 65
Goal: Yes

Again, I reached my goal today. However, I want to keep the same goal so I stay consistent with my reading. It was pretty hard to read for the full period today, but I managed to do it.]]> 2022-05-12 15:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2181483851 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2181523721 The conflict that Pip has here is not really a fight between the 2 characters, but more of an interaction. However, both of them aren't on the same page about why Mr. Ward killed Sal. If Pip didn't confront Elliot Ward and ask about the whole case, even threaten him, she wouldn't know the truth about what happened that night. Without the conflict between the two characters, there would have been no ending to the story.]]> 2022-05-12 15:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2181523721 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2182968462 In this book, Bella moves to a new town to give space to her mom and stepfather. However, she really doesn't like the city and misses her mom. When I was about 9 years old, I went to India for vacation by myself for a few weeks. I also felt very lost, like I wasn't at home and was missing my family so much. However, I definitely had fun with the other people there.]]> 2022-05-13 14:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2182968462 anushkasiram79 https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2185991575 In the whole book, Pip has a conflict with herself. She always doubts herself if what she is doing is right, or if she is putting her family in danger. I feel like this is the biggest conflict in the story, because this is the conflict that affects most of her decisions in the story and changes the course of the plot.]]> 2022-05-16 16:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anushkasiram79/ip5oxy0btqqpsqcu/wish/2185991575