https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7 en-us 2022-01-31 18:21:36 UTC 2026-02-26 03:53:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6eb.png kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2021970033 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 18:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2021970033 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022180152 A window in this short story is the main character's family adopting a 4 year old child. This is a window to me because I don't know what it is like to have a sibling. I learned through the main character's experience that though Leena sometimes got into fights with her little brother, in the end, she still loves him. Her brother causes a lot of mischief in the house and almost ruins her birthday party, but she makes the decision to allow Hakeem to join them as well and doesn't let her friends say bad things about him for ruining the party. Hakeem is very happy that he gets to be with his big sister. The smile on his face makes Leena happy as well. After all, he is her brother.  ]]> 2022-01-31 20:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022180152 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022203815 Denotation:
Connotation:
What mood or feeling is shown 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 20:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022203815 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022204514 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 characters' 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 20:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022204514 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022214039 2022-01-31 20:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2022214039 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024170811 Minutes:
Pages:
How I felt reading today:
Did I meet my goal: ]]> 2022-02-01 19:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024170811 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024177306 My first goal this semester is to read at least 30 pages whenever I get enough time to read.]]> 2022-02-01 19:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024177306 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024217501 A window I came across when reading today is when the main characters plunge into Tartarus, a deep pit where evil souls are eternally tortured. Together, Percy and Annabeth must find the Doors of Death, which was the only connection to the mortal world. I learned through the character's experience that surviving in Tartarus is similar to finding your way across hell. Describing their journey as tough would be an understatement. ]]> 2022-02-01 20:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024217501 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024383043 Minutes: 30
Pages: 46
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the 25 minutes I read.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded my goal of 30 pages. ]]> 2022-02-01 22:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024383043 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024413226 Minutes: 20
Pages: 32
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the 20 minutes I read.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I met my goal again today.]]> 2022-02-01 23:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2024413226 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2026422806 A window I came across when reading today is when Percy and Annabeth manage to escape from Tartarus, an immortal, eternal god. He is so strong, being a life force, that even the Gods and the Titans would struggle to beat him. But it surprises me that Percy and Annabeth got out of Tartarus(the pit, not the god) alive. ]]> 2022-02-02 22:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2026422806 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028287604 Minutes: 30
Pages: 38
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the 30 minutes I read.'
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I met my goal today.]]> 2022-02-03 19:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028287604 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028298794 A mirror I came across while reading today was when Bob and Damasen sacrifice their lives for Percy and Annabeth to make it out of Tartarus alive. Bob held the button for 12 minutes(the time it takes to get to the mortal world from Tartarus) and Damasen held off Tartarus. He knew Tartarus and his moves because after all, he is his son. I can relate to this because I know that my family would never hestitate to put their life on the line for someone they loved.]]> 2022-02-03 20:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028298794 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028312069 In this section of dialogue, Bob tells Percy and Annabeth that this would be one of the many sacrifices they had to make in order to defeat Gaea. For them to get out alive, Bob tells them that he and Damasen must stay behind, sacrificing their only chance to get back to the mortal world. The reader learns that there definitely will be more situations where sacrifices have to be made for the greater good. This advances the plot as it looks ahead to what will happen in the future, almost like foreshadowing bad times are coming. Percy, Annabeth, and their friends must take immediate action in order to stop Gaea from rising, and save the world.]]> 2022-02-03 20:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028312069 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028313765 2022-02-03 20:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028313765 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028325847 The author is using personification in this piece of text. I know this because there is a human-like quality being given to a non-living thing. This shows me that it is personification. It's effective because it creates imagery in the reader's mind, as to how exactly the mountain rumbled. It's almost as if I can hear it in my mind, the mountain rumbling, the dead ghosts cheering...]]> 2022-02-03 20:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2028325847 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2030023048 Minutes: 45
Pages: 62
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the whole time.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded my goal by double the pages.]]> 2022-02-04 19:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2030023048 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2034205744 The author is using hyperbole in this piece of text. I know this because he states that the mere lighting of Nike's wings is bright enough to power an entire city, which is definitely an exaggeration. The author uses this phrase to show how bright Nike's wings are. It helps me picture what the character must have been seeing(or feeling). The hyperbole acts as a scale for the reader to picture the scene taking place.]]> 2022-02-07 22:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2034205744 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2034292722 Denotation: Here, Hades is literally telling Nico that he will decorate his tomb after he dies in battle.

Connotation: The connotation though, is positive, because Hades doesn't really mean what he is saying. I can infer this because his eyes twinkle, which is a sign that he's just joking. 

The author adds this phrase to lighten the mood in a dark conversation between the god of death and his son. They are discussing the fate of the world, and what will happen to it if the demigods are too late to stop Gaea from rising. To keep things a little less serious, Hades tries to joke that he will decorate Nico's tomb if he dies, but you can't really expect decent humor from the god of death.]]> 2022-02-07 23:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2034292722 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2034293681 The author is using a simile in this piece of text. I recognized it immediately because the keyword "like" is being used. It's comparing the noise of the oars unfolding to the sound of 90 umbrellas being extended. It's effective because now, I have an idea of how loud the sound must have been, and what the sound was like. I know the sound of a normal umbrella being extended, so when there's 90, it's going to be much louder.]]> 2022-02-07 23:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2034293681 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2041101261 In this section of dialogue, Piper and Annabeth have to go to Mimas' lair, according to Piper's dream. It's dark at night, and both of them are scared because they don't know what is ahead of them. Annabeth especially is really scared because ever since she got back from Tartarus, she couldn't erase that torturous memory. Piper, even though she is scared herself, comforts Annabeth. This makes her feel needed and makes Annabeth feel a little better. This is important because it reveals Piper's caring personality. She is concerned about her friend, and does what she can to make her feel better about the situation they are in.]]> 2022-02-10 20:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2041101261 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2057483665 Denotation: The literal definition of this phrase is that Gaea is actually emerging from an underground surface, which is not possible.

Connotation: The connotation of this phrase is negative, because Gaea is an evil, primordial goddess with powers still unknown and unmatched to the modern gods and demigods. If Gaea rises to power, she will destroy the entire world and rule it, along with her offspring, the giants. 

The impact that this has is creating an ominous mood. The reader is wondering if the demigods manage to restrain Gaea in time, before it's too late. There's no going back if Gaea rises. She will destroy everything in her way, unless the main characters get what they need.]]> 2022-02-20 17:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2057483665 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2063299079 Piper and Reyna were having a conversation about one of Reyna's problems. Throughout the series, from when Reyna was first introduced till now, she had been a strong-willed, independent young woman. She never confided with anyone about her worries.  When she tells Piper about the thing that was constantly bringing her down, Piper acts as any good friend would, and makes Reyna feel better. This section of dialogue also reveals information about Piper' personality, and shows that she is a loving, good-hearted person who motivates and brings out the best in everyone. The impact this has on the reader is learning about character development. At first, Piper was shown as a girl who wasn't even confident in herself. Now, she has stepped up to help others gain that confidence, even the people that are strong themselves.]]> 2022-02-23 19:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2063299079 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2063303055 Denotation: The literal definition of this phrase is that being in love is like intaking poison.

Connotation: The connotation of this phrase is negative, because the giant is trying to turn Reyna against the Greeks. If she does, the conflict between the two camps will never be resolved.

The impact that this creates is adding suspense. The reader is wondering if Reyna will listen to Orion's words and be a faithful Roman, and turn against the Greeks, or stay loyal to both camps and prevent the war between them.  ]]> 2022-02-23 19:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2063303055 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070053988 A mirror I came across while reading today was when Terry's dad was describing what it was like during the Vietnam war. Feeling hopeless, frightened to death, all alone... This event is what changed his dad forever. This is a mirror because I had a great grandfather who was a freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement. My family has preserved his diary entries, and I read them whenever I get the time. Similar to the story, it also described how dangerous the independence movement was, and the major events that took place.]]> 2022-02-28 18:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070053988 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070065360 Minutes: 10
Pages: 7
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: No, not yet, because I've only read for 10 minutes]]> 2022-02-28 18:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070065360 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070077978 Here, the author is using a simile. I know this because he is comparing Terry's father's short breaths to the pants of a hurt animal. Another clue that helped me figure this out was the keyword "like" being used. I think the author included this to add description, so that the reader could clearly picture what was going on in the scene, and how his dad was acting. The comparison helps visualize what was really happening. The impact this has on the reader is learning about the character's feelings. Terry is embarrassed by his father because he is acting out in public. He is ashamed because everyone was staring, some even laughing. ]]> 2022-02-28 18:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070077978 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070096541 Denotation: The literal definition of this phrase is that the scene of his father on the floor was actually burning(like fire) into his mind.

Connotation: The real meaning of this is different, however. It means that he could never forget that incident. It would always be on his mind, like a heavy weight in his chest. The connotation of this phrase is negative, because Terry is embarrassed and ashamed of the incident.

The author used this phrase because it helps the reader learn how the character was feeling, and emphasize this important incident in the story. It shows that Terry can't stand not knowing why his father is having these relapses.]]> 2022-02-28 18:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070096541 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070429583 I think that the author started the story by describing Terry's problem because it introduces the main idea of the story, and the rest are details that center around that idea. The whole story is about his father having relapses, and how it affects Terry. So, to start the story, the author stated the problem, and everything that comes after it relates. The effect that this has on the reader is learning about the main conflict early in the story. It also helps the readers understand the upcoming events in the story.]]> 2022-02-28 23:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2070429583 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2100648026 My second goal for this semester is to read for 30 minutes a day, and it doesn't have to be continuous. ]]> 2022-03-17 18:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2100648026 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2100658218 Minutes: 30
Pages:
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I met my goal today.]]> 2022-03-17 18:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2100658218 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2117807020 2022-03-28 18:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2117807020 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2117809343 Minutes: 35
Pages: 50
How I felt reading today: I was focused of the whole duration. 
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded my goal today by 5 minutes.]]> 2022-03-28 18:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2117809343 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2117816919 A window I came across while reading was when the school bus gets pelted with hail, and the roof destroyed. The hail now has direct targets on the students. Some of them get stuck under the roof cave-in and eventually die. This is a window for me because I certainly have never experienced this. We rarely even get hail in this area, so the concept is new.]]> 2022-03-28 18:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2117816919 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2125844438 2022-04-01 17:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2125844438 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2125851426 Minutes: 35
Pages: 40
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire duration.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded my goal again by 5 minutes.]]> 2022-04-01 17:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2125851426 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2125872883 A window I came across while reading was when the main characters are put into concentration camps to control the outbreak of the chemical compounds attacking people. This was a window scene because I have never heard of such thing happening in today's world. The closest was releasing mustard gas during wars but even that was way different from what happened in the book.]]> 2022-04-01 18:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2125872883 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2126164500 One mirror I came across while reading was when 2 main characters were trapped in a holding cell because they were blood type O(the chemical compunds caused people of this blood type to become violent monsters). It reminded me of the time when I was stuck in an elevator with a friend a few years ago. Just like how the characters in the book worked together to escape, we did the same. ]]> 2022-04-02 01:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2126164500 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2126169372 Here, the author is using a simile. I know this because the character's feet are compared to ice, cold-based. This is to show how cold her feet were. The keyword "like" also tells us that this is a simile. I think the author made this comparison because it shows how uncomfortable her living conditions are. Her feet are cold because of the bare floor with no heat, and it was winter. It is also used to reveal the cruelty of her situation.]]> 2022-04-02 01:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2126169372 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2126179517 Denotation: The literal definition of this phrase is that the character actually swallows her words, which is obviously noy possible.

Connotation: The actual definition of this phrase is to stop yourself from saying something you were about to say. The phrase is somewhat like an idiom.

I think the author used this phrase to show the character's helpless feeling in that scene. She had betrayed her best friend because there was no other choice, and her best friend was very hurt after finding out. It tells the reader that the character knew whatever she told her wouldn't make everything fine ever again.]]> 2022-04-02 01:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2126179517 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2131277902 Minutes: 35
Pages: 50
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded my goal again by 15 pages.]]> 2022-04-05 18:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2131277902 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2141314174 Minutes: 20
Pages: 15
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: No, because I didn't get as much reading time. ]]> 2022-04-12 18:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2141314174 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2141321736 One mirror I came across while reading was when Beatrice found out that she was Divergent. Being Divergent means that she does not fit into one singular faction. Instead, her qualities show Abnegation, Erudite, and Dauntless. This is a mirror to me only because I feel like I would get a divergent result too. I'm not always honest, so that rules out Candor. I can be mean sometimes, and a little selfish so that rules out Amity and Abnegation. I would probably fall under Erudite(smarts) and Dauntless(bravery).]]> 2022-04-12 18:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2141321736 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2160925109 2022-04-27 18:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2160925109 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2162748823 Minutes: 30
Pages: 41
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I met my goal.                                                                         ]]> 2022-04-28 14:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2162748823 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2163204772 Minutes: 20
Pages: 31
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I did.]]> 2022-04-28 19:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2163204772 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2163208672 One mirror I came across while reading today was when Alex was called as one of the Unwanteds. Kids who fell under this group would be escorted to a death camp where they would be executed because they were not useful for the welfare of Quill. This is a mirror(not in the exact way) because there have been times when I have felt like an "unwanted" and useful for virtually nothing. This scene reminded me of those times, so I can already say I'm connecting a lot with the main character. ]]> 2022-04-28 19:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2163208672 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170430723 Minutes: 20
Pages: 23
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the entire time.
Did I meet my goal: No, not this time.]]> 2022-05-04 18:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170430723 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170438348 One mirror I came across while reading today was when Samheed apologizes to Alex for punching him in the eye. I was very surprised this happened, because from what the book is suggesting, I thought Samheed was a selfish, stuck-up jerk. This is a mirror scene because the same exact event has happened in my life. I got super mad once, and punched this boy in the stomach. After thinking about it, I felt bad and apologized. Though he forgave me, we were always careful around each other.]]> 2022-05-04 18:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170438348 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170446917 Another mirror I came across while reading today was when Meghan's instructor told her that she was ready for Magical Warrior Training. If a student is ready for Training, it means that they've been doing exceptionally well in their classes. Meghan is the first one to get an approval, though she doesn't let this go to her head. This is a mirror scene because a similar event has happened in my life. My 3rd grade teacher asked to meet me alone one day, when she told me that I was ready for advanced math classes. At the time, I was the only one approved, but like Meghan, I didn't let that go to my head. ]]> 2022-05-04 18:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170446917 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170455981 One mirror I came across while reading today was when Lani boldly faced Sean when he asked if she was the governor's daughter. Lani started to influence other kdis around her, and her father(as governer) didn't like that, so he voted for her to become an Unwanted. In reality, it's kind of a shame for a father to nominate their own child to be executed, but Lani doesn't seem to think much of this. The scene is a mirror because there was one such time when someone looked at me with arrogance, which I later found out was because I was Indian. I stood up to that person and showed him that I was just like any other person, and perfectly capable of doing normal things.]]> 2022-05-04 19:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170455981 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170467974 A window I came across while reading today was when the group of kids were magically transported to a paradise-like place called Artime. There, a magician greets them and shows them around. The whole place was run by magic. This is a window because magic is obviously not real, and paradise is a book fantasy.]]> 2022-05-04 19:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170467974 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170470945 Another window I came across while reading today was when Lani is commended for her excellence in painting. Her gift of creativity was art, and she had developed her abilities in class. This is a window scene because personally, I am not very good at drawing, and worse at painting. It's fascinating for me to read about how detailed her drawings are.]]> 2022-05-04 19:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2170470945 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2174825825 The author is using a simile here. I know this because he is comparing the sensation felt by Alex to how someone would react when they feel energy coursing through them(a shuddering feeling). This is effective because it shows how tense Alex is because he is about to get Purged(eliminated). By including this scene, the author helps the reader feel what Alex is feeling.]]> 2022-05-09 00:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2174825825 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2174840563 The author is using a metaphor here. I know this because his literally saying that the group of Unwanteds are pigs. The actual meaning of this phrase is that the Unwanteds act dumb, just like pigs in a sty. This is effective because it shows the reader the prejudice held against the Unwanteds just because they weren't smart. But they were really creative. Which is why the government of Quill considered them a threat. ]]> 2022-05-09 01:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2174840563 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2174853664 The author is using an idiom here. I know this because the phrase cannot be taken literally, as we all know it's impossible to actually "hang on" to words. The real meaning is that the children were listening to Mr.Today very intently. This is effective because the reader can understand how grateful the children were to be saved from Elimination, which is why they want to heed anything that Mr.Today tells them to do.]]> 2022-05-09 01:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2174853664 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2176266834 Minutes: 45
Pages: 67
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the whole time.
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded my goal by 37 pages.]]> 2022-05-09 18:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2176266834 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2176499048 In this scene, Alex starts to pick a fight with Samheed because he was being a jerk to Meghan. The relationship between the two boys is introduced as unfriendly, and this is the first scene in which the two start fighting. This scene shows Alex as a good person, and Samheed as the antagonist of the group. The administrators eventually break up the two boys, but the enmity between them had tipped over the line for the first time. ]]> 2022-05-09 22:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2176499048 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179945972 Minutes: 35
Pages: 49
How I felt reading today: I was focused for the whole time. 
Did I meet my goal: Yes, I exceeded by 14 pages.

]]> 2022-05-11 18:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179945972 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179946541 In this scene, Samheed apologizes to Alex for punching him in the eye. This was very surprising because usually someone would only apologize if they did it on accident, but this was intentional. And the fact that Samheed and Alex were sort of like enemies makes this even more unbelieving. I didn't think that the relationship between the two boys would soon become friendly. ]]> 2022-05-11 18:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179946541 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179954411 In this scene, after a slow start to Samheed and Alex's growing friendship, Alex stupidly decides to betray Samheed. When Mr.Today asks him who attempted to kill Aaron, Alex blurted out the truth even though he had promised Samheed he wouldn't rat him out. This scene is a major turning point in their relationship because after being friends for a while, Alex makes a mistake that could forever change their friendliness. I wonder how Samheed will react when he finds out Alex had betrayed him.]]> 2022-05-11 18:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179954411 kumaravelshanmuga21 https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179985522 Samheed finds out that it was none other than his new friend Alex who had told Mr.Today about what he did. When he confronts him, Alex apologizes(some tears involved). He tells Samheed that he couldn't stand knowing that it was his brother he had been trying to kill, and the affection for his brother was the reason that he decided to tell Marcus Today. In the end of the book, Samheed reluctantly forgives Alex, and they make a promise to never betray each other again. ]]> 2022-05-11 19:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kumaravelshanmuga21/n45ewuqr15xyesy7/wish/2179985522