https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915 Writing en-us 2021-10-08 14:19:56 UTC 2026-02-03 05:54:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1802691368 In this memoir, I provide an example of a time where I should have been accepting of criticism. I focused on figurative language mostly to lighten the mood.]]> 2021-10-08 14:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1802691368 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1802710385 In this essay, I discuss how the two main characters in Chasing Vermeer unite under a common cause and solve a baffling mystery. I added an abundance of text evidence to support my claims.]]> 2021-10-08 14:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1802710385 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1918531673 In this slideshow, I wrote creative pieces in the form of vignettes and poems which were modeled off the novel The House on Mango Street, written by Sandra Cisneros. There are three vignettes(My Name, Identity Event, and Coming of Age), and three poems(Bio Poem, Don't Assume When Unknown, and Do What We Do. I focused on adding figurative language and making the overall presentation compelling.]]> 2021-11-29 17:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1918531673 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1918543837 This is a reflection piece where I compare topics from the vignette "My Name" and the article "The Power of Names". I discuss how words/names can have hidden meanings and how simple names are viewed more positively. I used text evidence from both the vignette and the article to support my ideas.]]> 2021-11-29 17:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1918543837 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1918556810 In this nonficton piece, I discuss how gender stereotypes negatively impact society, how gender roles are portrayed in the novel House on Mango Street, and form predictions on how these gender roles and stereotypes could impact characters from the novel in the future. I used text evidence from the article and story to support my ideas.]]> 2021-11-29 17:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/1918556810 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/2090739476 The book I used to help me with this essay is called York; the book has an expansive rail line called the Underway; similar to a subway, but objectively better. The essay I wrote is about the benefits of public transportation over cars and the like. This connects to York as the high-tech Underway, if removed, would render many people helpless, as people rely on it due to its benefits. I am most proud of the paragraph where I describe the environmental benefits of public transit.]]> 2022-03-11 16:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/2090739476 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/2170187269 In this essay, I argue about the benefits of saving music electives, namely band, over its computer science and cooking counterparts. I list numerous advantage that my elective has while refuting claims from the opposition]]> 2022-05-04 16:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/2170187269 sairambitra13 https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/2170190762 This is an infographic where I demonstrate the value of music electives.]]> 2022-05-04 16:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sairambitra13/jr6k6zaoffqfn915/wish/2170190762