https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi What thoughts come to your mind when you read “The Hill We Climb”? Why do you think the author chose to write this poem for the inauguration? How did this poem affect you personally? Select one or two lines that stood out to you and explain your choices. en-us 2021-01-28 20:02:27 UTC 2025-11-01 21:18:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148554136 it shows that no matter what we face, we can somehow overcome. ]]> 2021-02-01 13:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148554136 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148555288 The thoughts that come to mind when I read "The Hills We Climb," I am inspired by the lines "A nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished." - Reese B.]]> 2021-02-01 13:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148555288 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148555707  "author a new chapter" - We can have our own new beginnings and start fresh whether it be in school or life. There is always a chance to work to write our own stories to get to where we want to be. - Mrs. Morse]]> 2021-02-01 13:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148555707 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148556228 This poem made me feel empowered and inspired to do great things and make positive changes]]> 2021-02-01 13:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148556228 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148557197 When listening to the poem, things like growth and strength come to mind. I think the author chose to write this poem for the inauguration because it demonstrates how we can overcome anything as long as we focus on the good.]]> 2021-02-01 13:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148557197 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148557713 I really liked the "author a new chapter". It just seemed most fitting because it allowed the idea that we can kind of start over, without getting rid of everything that has already shaped us. :) - Lizzy ]]> 2021-02-01 13:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148557713 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148559434 I think the author choose this poem because it gives hope. And on inauguration Day we are all filling with hope because of our new president. ]]> 2021-02-01 13:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148559434 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148559893 A lot of what i got from the poem is to basically cancel the divide between people so we can look towards the future, stronger and braver. - Britni D]]> 2021-02-01 13:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148559893 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148559997 The thoughts of empowerment and taking charge of your destiny came to mind when I heard "The Hill We Climb." I believe Gorman chose to write this poem for the inauguration because of the trying times that the United States has undergone during the last few weeks, months and years. One line that spoke to me was "history has its eyes on you" - Amanda Gorman knows how to write a poem "like [she's] running out of time." - Kennedy B.]]> 2021-02-01 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148559997 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148560477 The poem made me see that even in dark times there's still a light at the end of the tunnel and new beginnings for the future.]]> 2021-02-01 13:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148560477 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148565289 The thoughts that come to mind when I read this poem is the fact that we are still living in a nation that is divided, when we should be equal no matter what color or gender you are. ]]> 2021-02-01 13:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148565289 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148567241 I loved the part where she said, "for while we have our eyes on the future history has its eyes on us ." This part of the poem was so beautiful to me because we are graduating this year and going towards the future but we also have our past that are looking at us ]]> 2021-02-01 13:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148567241 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148572972 I loved everything about the poem because she used poetry to express how she felt, without being disrespectful and talking about justice and peace and how the new president and vice president can bring unity to our country.]]> 2021-02-01 13:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148572972 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148573116 The poem holds onto the idea that it is not to late for change in our nation and ourselves. "A nation that isn't broken, but unfinished." ]]> 2021-02-01 13:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148573116 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148574888 This poem inspired me to do substantial things and making a change for the better then the worst. Regardless of the impediments we go through we can always make the impediments a lesson rather then looking at it as a challenge that failed.]]> 2021-02-01 13:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148574888 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148576821 Despite a rocky start to 2021, the poem gives us hope. Despite the riots and celebrity deaths, there may still be hope.]]> 2021-02-01 13:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1148576821 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149176644 2021-02-01 15:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149176644 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149178174 we have such a long way to go but we first must continue our efforts today to work toward our goals. It gives me a bit of hope, not only for my future but for our collective future, since we've been so embroiled in division and anger this past year. ]]> 2021-02-01 15:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149178174 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149178581 2021-02-01 15:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149178581 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149179766 I like the fact that she characterizes herself in the beginning of the poem, and basically said that she can't believe she made it to the point she had achieved. This shows that anyone can do anything if they try, which is really cool.]]> 2021-02-01 15:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149179766 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149181674 this poem gives me more hope for the future.]]> 2021-02-01 15:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149181674 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149182510 i think that this poem was a really great start to our year. She really comes together to try to express that we are in a country of division and we should be able to come together. I also liked how she was able to talk about what happened with our country in the past but then brought together in the end of it how our future needs to be better

]]> 2021-02-01 15:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149182510 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149188668 This poem makes me feel very hopeful for the future. She is very talented.]]> 2021-02-01 15:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149188668 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149189332 With our world slowly falling apart, this poem gives me a sense of comfort and hope for the future of 2021. It's difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel for many during this time, but this poem allows the light in.]]> 2021-02-01 15:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149189332 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149191635 The poem gets me inspired to try and change the future and to improve things.]]> 2021-02-01 15:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149191635 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149192026 Its never too late for change, Its never too late to ]]> 2021-02-01 15:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149192026 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149195524 Her poem had a huge affect on me because she basically stated that the country maybe in a politic feud but its come so far and should continue with evolving into a better country than before. ]]> 2021-02-01 15:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149195524 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149196630 The lady gives me hope, that I can do better for the future.]]> 2021-02-01 15:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149196630 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149209865 2021-02-01 15:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149209865 https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149230807 2021-02-01 15:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/stouchett/o0ckt1kdimakepyi/wish/1149230807