Ray, Somava - reading p 7 by Somava Ray https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx independant reading en-us 2021-09-16 17:24:18 UTC 2026-01-29 22:26:59 UTC hello@padlet.com favorite books somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746638345 - Find Me
- Harry Potter
- Percy Jackson
- Heroes of Olympus
- The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City
- The Giver]]> 2021-09-16 17:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746638345 favorite authors somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746641810 - Shell Silverstein
- Hans Christian Anderson
- Rick Riordan]]> 2021-09-16 17:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746641810 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746671078 2021-09-16 17:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746671078 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746672361 2021-09-16 17:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746672361 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746682513 2021-09-16 17:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746682513 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746806976 2021-09-16 19:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746806976 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746808835 2021-09-16 19:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1746808835 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1755053585 2021-09-20 18:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1755053585 Sept. 20th/Class/12:35pm somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1755059037 Minutes- 24
pages- 24
Focused the whole time need top thinking much in the back of the head]]> 2021-09-20 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1755059037 september 21st/Class/12:30 pm somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1758158303 Minutes- 30 
Pages- 39
How I read today- successful to stay on task and focused]]> 2021-09-21 18:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1758158303 Goal 1- 43 pages in a matter of 30 minutes somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1760736482 Using my reading data it seems like i should focus more on my reading speed. ]]> 2021-09-22 17:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1760736482 window- Ill Be There somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1760766601 In the story the girl was locked into the boys eyes. They never saw each other before. Dint know each others name and never talked. Yet she was singing the song to him and he was listening quietly.


]]> 2021-09-22 17:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1760766601 Septeber 27th/Classes/12:30 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772184211 Minuites: 29
Pages: 48
How I felt reading today- I was succesful in staying focused and i was realy into the book.
Did I reach my goal- Yes, I did]]> 2021-09-27 18:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772184211 Reading response promts somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772186994 2021-09-27 18:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772186994 Window- I´ll be there somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772201206 In the story the boy named Sam didn't receive any education after he passed the 3rd grade. I can never imagine what it's like to live without going to school. I'm lucky to receive the knowledge I get. Sam has to lay off  scraps on the streets and I can infer that it's hard to live like that every day. 


]]> 2021-09-27 19:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772201206 Response 5: Think about the author's choices. What has the author done well so far? Have they successfully created suspense? Do they have a good use of dialogue, word choice, or figurative language? Do they use flashbacks/foreshadows? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772208415 One way the author made this book interesting is by using third person omniscient. This choice made this book more addicting and kept the reader hooked. This way, you can see what the other characters think and sometimes this leads you to be confused and wondering about who's right and what's going on. The author designed the dialogue in a way that you could visualize and feel the situation at the same time. At certain points of the book it creates suspense which forces you to continue reading. This book used many flashbacks. It helped getting a better understanding of the main character and what he's been through. ]]> 2021-09-27 19:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772208415 Mirror- Ill be there somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772933541 In this book the two main character both have very different lives. But both of them have their difficulties. Their feelings and action always changed when they were around each rother, and it was mentioned how they felt happier. I can relate to this as I have a person in my life that can change my mood in an instant. Thinking about them makes me happy just like when Emily and Sam thought about each other, their mood changed. They always want to be with each other. In my case I too would rather spend all my time with this person if I could. They make me really happy and help me forget my problems just like they did each other. 



]]> 2021-09-28 01:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1772933541 ¨And then Sam couldn't stop himself, he left it on her doorstep¨ somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1775467704 This annotation from the book shows how crazy Emily makes Sam. He does things he never thought he would've ever done. That's until he met her. Sam found himself doing things just for her which shows he really cares. ]]> 2021-09-28 17:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1775467704 Septemper 29th/class/1230 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1779089831 Minuites- 25 mins
pages 37
How I read today- sussecful on staying focused and got ahead in my book
i reached my goal]]> 2021-09-29 18:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1779089831 Response 1: Make a prediction about what you think will happen next. Use information from your story to support your prediction. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1779101382 I can predict that Sam's father is going to start interfering with Sam and Emily's relationship. I can conclude this as after their father found out he had already taken action and vandalized Emily's car. This was Clarence's way of saying they were in trouble. Sam had mentioned how they always moved from one place to another. After this scene I have a feeling that they will travel yet again just to keep Clarence's criminal identity safe.


]]> 2021-09-29 18:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1779101382 ¨His father didn't know that Sam was looking when he found his phone¨ somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1779134632 This annotation shows that Samś been breaking the rules. Breaking his dads rules. He knew he was doing something that would make his dad upset but did it anyway. It also mentioned how he got a haircut and wore new clothes just so Emiys family and she would think badly of him. He put in an effort regardless of the known consequences. Hence it proves that Sam had gotten braver since Emily. He took risks and did his best to lie for his own good. ]]> 2021-09-29 19:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1779134632 "Sam jumped at him as Clarence pulled the trigger and the gun was fired" somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791298028 This annotation is very important to answer the question. This is because of how much courage Sam had shown in this scene. Earlier he had mentioned how Riddle was the only one he was holding on for. But now he has another new important meaning on life. Emily. All the anger from inside him came out after years of gathering. His father was the one that gave them this horrible life. He was the reason he was pulled away from Emily. And lastly he was the reason his own little brother suffered. Emily made him realize how important it was to stand up for what you want. His own father was surprised about how he lunged forward as he never did that before as he never dared. ]]> 2021-10-05 01:19:11 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791298028 "I will never forget you" somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791320789 Just by reading this you can tell it played a big role in the story. Sam said this right before he saw Emily for the last time. This was said a goodbye but he wanted to make sure Emily knew how much he meant to him. this line explicitly shows that Emily had made such a great difference in not only Sam's life but even Riddle's. Sam had known this was gonna be the end. Never in a million years would his dad let him be with Emily but that will never change how much love he still holds for her. ]]> 2021-10-05 01:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791320789 Mirror- Ill Be There somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791331787 Riddle had never doe anything o his own. Most of the time his brother, Sam was always there for him. But now that Sam was hurt and he was the only one who could help them survive. So Riddle pushed himself to find food and resources. Although i was never stranded in the woods I did have moments in my life where I thought i was unable o do something. Regardless I pushed myself to the limits and repeated until I succeeded just like Riddle did. ]]> 2021-10-05 01:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791331787 Mirror- Ill be there somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791520824 In the book it states how Sam says that hell never forget Emily. This is something I can relate to as I too had people in my life I will never forget even though we are as connected as before for various reasons. They made a huge impact in my life just as Emily made in Sam's. ]]> 2021-10-05 02:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1791520824 Response 2: Tell me about the conflict of the book. Are there many conflicts or one main conflict? Does the conflict affect the characters or plot? How? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1795120118 There are many small conflicts throughout the book. Although there are a couple main ones. One of them are the struggles Sam is facing with his along with his brother. They are at point where they would do anything to get away from him. On the other hand Emily is worried sick about Sam because she doesn't know where he is or if hes even alive.





]]> 2021-10-06 02:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1795120118 Window - Ill Be There somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1797376985 In the story its shown that Bobby had=s developed deep feelings or Emily. His feelings were so strong he was willing to hide the information he found about Sam, even tho he knew how she was devastated about the situation. ]]> 2021-10-06 17:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1797376985 Response 7: Discuss what you believe the theme or main idea of your book is. Use information from your story to support your theme. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1797385378 The theme of the story if to fight for what you want or believe in. This theme is projected through out the book in various situations. Especially in Sams position as he was trying to get away from a person who gave negative influences. Sam eventually learnt how to stand up for himself and fight for the sake of his brother. His anger helped as his dad ripped him away from Emily. Emily on the other hand always had a feeling that Sam was alive. And when everyone around her said to give up, she stood her ground and held on to the little hope she had left. ]]> 2021-10-06 17:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1797385378 Response 6: Give me a review about your book. So far, what do you like about your book? What do you not like? Who would you recommend this book to? Why? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1797387180 I love the intense scenes the author puts out in the story. It makes me what to keep reading continuously. The excessive details make the book interesting and help me visualize better. One think i do not like is how the characters perspectives are formatted. It is written in third person omniscient which is better that first in my opinion but this book switches the angle so quickly, the transition is often bumpy. One thing i would recommend that'll make this book better is to change character perspectives every chapter even if that means to make the chapters shorter. This gives the readers a time to adjust and digest the details of the scenes before jumping right into it. ]]> 2021-10-06 17:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1797387180 Window- Ill Be There somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1799655659 The story realy emphasizes how Sam cares for his brother Riddle. Although i dont have a sibling, i have people in my life that i would go amazing lengths for. this is because i care for them and want the best for them in life. ]]> 2021-10-07 12:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1799655659 ¨he only thing Sam knew, really knew, was that hed done something terribly wrong.¨ somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1800514085 This shows how Emily had changed Sam. In this quotation, he was talking about how he felt horrible that he never got to tell Emily the truth. He realized she muste been worried sigk. Sam had never worried about anyone other that his brother before but that has totally changed. ]]> 2021-10-07 17:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1800514085 Mirror- Ill Be There somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1802431852 They always want to be with each other. In my case I too would rather spend all my time with this person if I could. They make me really happy and help me forget my problems just like they did each other. 

]]> 2021-10-08 12:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1802431852 window- Ill be There somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1802536259 In the book both the boys were ripped away from their mom and forced to lie with their abusive dad. Even tho i have no experience with this, I can tell it was very exhausting to the point where it would feel like giving up. ]]> 2021-10-08 13:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1802536259 Mirror- Ill Be there somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1802678640 In the book Emily expresses how much she cares about Sam. I too have someone i deeply care about and would go lengths to make them happy and make sure they're safe. ]]> 2021-10-08 14:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1802678640 House on Mango Street- Sandra Cisneros somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1820070431 Date started - October 15th
Date finished- ]]> 2021-10-15 16:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1820070431 The best Kind of Magic- Crystal Cestari somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1820077186 2021-10-15 16:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1820077186 window- House on Mango Street somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1824864056 In the book, Esperanza had 3 siblings and hd harsh living conditions. Their family was too big for their house and everyone was almost squished together. I cant relate to this as I do not have any siblings and I am grateful to say I have a proper home where the paint inst peeling off and there more hat 1 bathroom. ]]> 2021-10-18 17:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1824864056 Mirror- House on mango Street somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1824880351 Esperanza mentioned how all her family members have different hair. I can relate to that as my dad has straight hair, my mom used to have the most curliest hair. Me on the other hand have curly hair but not as much. It often turns frizzy to the point where is gets tangled every second. regardless, I love my hair. ]]> 2021-10-18 17:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1824880351 “As if she were a fancy chandelier” (p. 11) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842483423 Denotation- a decorative hanging light with branches for several light bulbs or candles.
Connotation- valuable, elegant, delicate, expensive, desirable 
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive? Negative? 
Using the word chandelier adds a positive and sophisticated mood to this section of the story. 
 Why did the author use this phrase or word? What did it add to the story? What do we learn?
The author used the phrase fancy chandelier so we can learn how Esperanza's great-grandfather views her great-grandmother. We learn that he loved her and really wanted to marry her. He values her and sees her as a delicate, elegant, desirable woman. The message would have been significantly different if the author said, “As if she were a sack of potatoes.”  
]]> 2021-10-25 17:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842483423 “As if the syllables were made out of tin and hurt the roof of your mouth” (Mango Street pg 16) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842495501 Denotation- a silvery-white metal
Connotation-  this gives of a negative feeling and gives off a sharp, undesirable
Its a negative feeling where it whos lack of respect towards the name and it makes esperanza upset. Its harmful and undesirable.
This way, it describes how people cant say her name properly and this bothers the main character leading her to wanting to change her name. 


]]> 2021-10-25 17:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842495501 ¨Windows so small you'd think they are holding their breath¨ (Mango Street, p.4) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842504066 The author used personification. This is because she gave a human like quality to the window and as it cant hold its breath. This gave a better picture of the window and it added more detail. The reader can visualize how the window is tightly sealed and very small. This made the window look like is was sucking or holdings it breathe.


]]> 2021-10-25 17:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842504066 FORMAT- ¨Sentence from the story¨ (Mango Street, p#) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842512704 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 picture or understand?]]> 2021-10-25 17:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842512704 FORMAT ¨Sentence from story¨ (Mango Street, p#) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842520415 Denotation- 
Connotation- 
What mood or feeling is shown in this phrase? Positive?Negative?
Why did this author use this phrase or word?
What did it add to the story? What did we learn?]]> 2021-10-25 17:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1842520415 ¨...surprise like a pile of dishes breaking.¨ (House on Mango #17) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1846023752 2021-10-26 18:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1846023752 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885029259 2021-11-11 20:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885029259 Dream 1- Do something music related (release a song or maybe become a musician) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885041126 Ever since I was young I have loved music so I always dreamed of becoming a musician. A few years back I started learning how to play the guitar as well at the piano. More than that, i love love singing. I often sit down with a notebook at a pen to note down lyrics that come to my head. Even though I've written at least 5 songs so far, I always quit at the end as throughout time I grew to hate my own song and I restart but it ends up in the same cycle. i will plan out the next time i sit to write. First find the main chords that'll be used and then think of the topic of the song. After that comes the words. ]]> 2021-11-11 20:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885041126 Dream 2- Travel the World somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885041296 My dream is to throw darts on a map. Greece, Italy, Paris, Japan, Puerto Rico, Bahamas and even Canada. I plan on earning as much as I can for at least 3 or 4 years and find a job that'll let me travel often. This will assure me about not running out of money and still having a stable path in life while doing something I want to do. ]]> 2021-11-11 20:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885041296 Dream 3- have a dog in my family somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885070672 Recently I got a dog. I've wanted one since I can remember. When I'm older and I start a family, I want to make sure that my children grow up with a dog. I want them to have something I always wanted but never had. ]]> 2021-11-11 20:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1885070672 The witch lady sees jealousy and sorrow in Esperanza’s cards. Why do you think these showed up for Esperanza fortune? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887217975 Esperanza always see how other peoples lives are more sustainable than hers. This makes her want to have what they have. She wants to be treated equally so shes often jealous about how others are treated. In the book theres been moments where Esperanza was ashamed of where she lived. There was also a time when she wanted to sit in the canteen with the other kids. But at the end she realized she didnt belong and she will never be happy with them because of who she is. These events lead to concluding that Esperanza was full of sorrow and often became jealous of others beauty or privileges. Hence Esperanza's card showed sorrow and jealousy. ]]> 2021-11-12 17:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887217975 When Esperanza asks about a house, the witch lady says, “Ah, yes, a home in the heart. I see a home in the heart” (p. 64). Explain what you believe this means. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887354992 "A home in the heart" is implying about a house that Esperanza's heart desires. Home is a place you feel safe and a sense of belonging. The environment and feeling of a home is great feeling. House and home have different connotations. And in this case "a home in the heart" shows that Esperanza with find a home where shes feel loved and safe and not just a big house. ]]> 2021-11-12 19:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887354992 ¨The mother's feet, plump and polite...¨(Mango Street, pg.40)- somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887363693 This phrase is a personification. This is because the author gives the mom´s feet a human-like quality, politeness. The author uses this piece of figurative language to portray to the reader that the mother´s feet are nice and smooth. This gives the reader a visual of her feet.]]> 2021-11-12 19:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887363693 ¨A home in the heart¨ and ¨A new house, a house made of heart¨(Mango Street, pg.64)- somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887365374 Denotation: A place to live in
Connotation: Comfortable, cozy 
This word gives a positive mood to this part of the story because Esperanza talks about how she wants a pretty house. The author uses this word to show the reader that Esperanza wants a house that makes her comfortable and safe. 

]]> 2021-11-12 19:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887365374 Based on the following section, compare Lois and Esperanza: “She’s got big girl hands, and her bones are long like ladies’ bones, and she wears makeup too. But she doesn’t know how to tie her shoes. I do” (p. 73). somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887368601 2021-11-12 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887368601 Explain what Esperanza means based on the following section: “Not this way, every evening talking to the trees, learning out my window, imagining what I can’t see” (p. 73). somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887368866 In the book Esperanza had mention how she didn't want to be like her grandmother as she had no freedom and felt tied down. ]]> 2021-11-12 19:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1887368866 Magnus Chase- Rick Riordan 11/20/21 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1918857261 2021-11-29 19:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1918857261 November 29th 12:30pm somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1918862818 Minutes- 30 mins
Pages- 32
How I felt reading today- I was bale to stay on tech and understand the book clearly. The booked also kept me hooked with interesting detail which also helped

]]> 2021-11-29 19:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1918862818 Goal 2- Stay focused for 30 mins somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1918870295 I will do this buy making sure I dont sit in a spot where I am surrounded by possible distractions. By doing this my focus will be more on the book other that being aware of my surroundings. ]]> 2021-11-29 19:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1918870295 Response 6: Give me a review about your book. So far, what do you like about your book? What do you not like? Who would you recommend this book to? Why? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932056617 The book I'm currently reading, called Percy Jackson is a great way for readers to dive into Greek mythology. This series is by far most definitely one of my favorite books. One think i like about this book is how the author approached the many different aspects of Greek Mythology. Since I was one of the people who didn't know anything about Greek mythology I was hesitant to start reading this book. But as time progressed the book had me engrossed. The adventures in the book is arranged in a way that it will make you want to never stop reading. I will suggest tis book to anyone who loves a good fantasy and is not afraid to learn about new things. On the other hand if you are already someone who knows a lot about Greek Mythology, this is a must read. ]]> 2021-12-06 20:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932056617 Response 3: Tell me about the narrator of the book you are reading. What is he or she like? Is he or she believable? Do they seem authentic and real? Do you connect with the narrator? Throughout the story, are there more “window” scenes than “mirror” scenes? Explain. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932058187 The narrator of the book is Percy Jackson himself. He had recently figured out that he was a Half-blood meaning he had half of God in him. His father, Posidion was one of the Big Three along with Zeus and Hades. Percy had been through alot the past few years of his life but now he had to crap everything in a matter of a few hours. Realizing that one of your parents was a God was not something you would expect. Hes is a kind-hearted boy who loves his mom and is quite brave. He is capable of more than he thinks. Even though the main character is believable theres always doubt as he is knew in this World and not everything will make sense to him. Theres often times where he gets something wrong and realizes the truth. Theres a fair amount of windows and mirrors in the book. While on a literal way I personaly have no experience of being related to Greek Gods, I do know how Percy flt in some situations. For example when he had to sacrifice something/someone he loved for the greater good. I had been in a similar situation like this too. ]]> 2021-12-06 20:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932058187 " "The other animals first," Grover said, I cut the locks with my sword." (pg 256) Percy Jackson somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932089937 Percy and his friends were in a hurry at the time this chaotic scene took place. they were on a time cut and there would be serious consequences if they didn't reach there on time. Everything had to be done before the Summer Solstice. This annotation shows how kind Percy is. Once he realized the Zebra was talking to him, he knew he had to be linked somehow. So even with the limited time on his hands he decided that he had to help all the animals and not just the zebra. This shows how much He cares about other and not just himself. ]]> 2021-12-06 20:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932089937 " "Im sorry", I told her. "Ill be back. Ill find a way." (pg 317) somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932098445 By this time of the book Percy had entered the Underworld. He was here to do his job and get his quest over with. Soon enough, to his surprise, he realized his mom was still alive. She was captured by Hades. Hades tried using her as a bribe so that Percy would be willing to hand over the The Thunderbolt. Percy and his friends only had 3 pearls to take them back to the living. It wasn't enough for all four of them. He knew he had to make the right decisions in this situation or everything could fall apart. Annabeth and Grover were trying to decide who out of them two would be left behind. Finally percy interupted them after he made his decision. He knew what the right thing to do was and even though it hurt him deep inside h cameforth with the plan. He had to leave his mother behind. He himself knew that it was what his mom wouldve asked him to do. This showed an act of bravery and responsibility. He knew what he had to do and despite of taking his emotions to base his choices apon, he looked at the bigger picture. His future, the Worlds future. He made a sacrifice just like a true hero will have to do at least once in their life, and make th ebest out of it. ]]> 2021-12-06 20:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1932098445 December 6th somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1934429536 Minutes- 30 mins
Pages- 32
How I felt reading today- I managed to stay focused. The booked also kept me hooked with interesting detail which also helped]]> 2021-12-07 19:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1934429536 December 7th somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1934431261 Minutes- 40 mins
Pages- 58
How I felt reading today- I was so hooked in the book I read much more than what i would usually expect. I was able to stay on task. ]]> 2021-12-07 19:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1934431261 percy jackson- Rick Riordan 12/3/21 somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1934438549 2021-12-07 19:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1934438549 "You will be betrayed by one who calls you friend." somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1936706149 This is a line from he prophecy Percy had heard from the Oracle. He never knew the meaning of it until now. In this scene, Percy had just received a letter from his mom asking him to decide whether or not to go back out in the mortal world for seventh grade or stay at Camp Half-Blood. He didn't want to make this choice at the moment so he decided to clear his head. He knew if he did go for seventh grade he would get to spend time with his mom but he would be putting his life in danger as well. He had been making his way to the sword arena where he found Luke. he was one of the first few people he was introduced to when he first set foot in the Camp. He was a son of Hermes and had a big amount of respect. He had even offered Percy a shield for the journey of the Quest. But as it turns out, Luke was a traitor. He was the one who hid the Lightening bold in the shield to set Percy up. While Luke started to confess all this, Percy could've tried to kill him. But instead he tried to talk Luke out of his other plans. He explained how Kronos convinced him how the God were nothing but frauds who dont care enough to look after their own childen. ]]> 2021-12-08 19:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1936706149 Response 1: Make a prediction about what you think will happen next. Use information from your story to support your prediction. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940959663 Throughout the story Percy gave clues on how he learnt and grew. When it was time to chose who would be the onces to leave the underworld, he seemed like he knew who to pick. I can predict that he is going to pick himself and two of his friends. This way he would have to leave his mom behind. But the only reason he would do this is because he knows its the right thing to do. I know this because throughout the story it showed how Percy became a better person and made smarter choices. ]]> 2021-12-10 19:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940959663 Response 2: Tell me about the conflict of the book. Are there many conflicts or one main conflict? Does the conflict affect the characters or plot? How? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940960228 Percy has just found the truth about how he's a demigod. Now hes on a quest where he has to return the lightning bolt. Everyone thinks that he had stolen it so Hades sent monsters after him. But none of the Gods would believe that he had nothing to do with it. So now he has to find the bolt and then return it to Zeus. This effects the character as thorough the story Percy learns many lessons and finds his courage. ]]> 2021-12-10 19:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940960228 Response 5: Think about the author's choices. What has the author done well so far? Have they successfully created suspense? Do they have a good use of dialogue, word choice, or figurative language? Do they use flashbacks/foreshadows? somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940961306 The author successfully put detains in the story. This way the reader was hooked in the book. The author also created suspense by using specific words. Depending on the situation he did a good job about finding the right words to place in certain scenes. The narrator in the books is the main character and because of this the story is more interesting as we see the insight of the character. By using flashback of the characters, the reader get more information on the background of the whole story. ]]> 2021-12-10 19:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940961306 Response 7: Discuss what you believe the theme or main idea of your book is. Use information from your story to support your theme. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940961644 The theme of Percy Jackson is all about discovering your true identity. The difference of the main character in the beginning from the end is massive. Throughout the book he finds out wo he truy is and realizes his worth. ]]> 2021-12-10 19:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1940961644 Mirror- Percy Jackson somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946123413 Percy Jackson is on a path to find his confidence. He was always scared to put himself out there because he though there was something wring with him. He kept thinking he would mess things up for himself and other people. I can relate to this as I too am trying to find my own confidence. I often give other people the power to have control over my feelings. This is however bad because i sometimes forget that i shouldn't always care what other people think. As long as I love myself Ill be fine. i need to be brave and strong no mtter what. ]]> 2021-12-14 04:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946123413 Window- Percy Jackson somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946123753 Percy never had a dad growing up. He has not experienced a lot of things because of this reason. On the other hand i always had both my parents by my side. Most of my life i spent with at least one of them knowing the other is present somewhere. I cannot relate to Percy but can only imagine how hard it is on him. ]]> 2021-12-14 04:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946123753 Mirror- Percy Jackson somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946124004 Percy Jackson had trouble finding people to spend time with. He wasn't good at making friends. At one pint in my life neither was i. ]]> 2021-12-14 04:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946124004 Window- Percy Jackson somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946124248 2021-12-14 04:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1946124248 "If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself." somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1950553946 Percy realized that he's been looked after his whole life. He wanted to be responsible and do something with his own life. He's determined and wants to see how far he can go and reach his limits. He wants to find his weakness. he wants to find his strengths and consume more knowledge throughout his lifetime. This quote also emphasizes how he wants to be independent. Further on in the story he makes choices that show how independent he's slowly becoming. ]]> 2021-12-15 22:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1950553946 "The real world is where the monsters are." somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1950559136 After he saw he Gods arent as the were told in stories, he decided r was time to find a better way to go through with the quest. He desperately wanted to go home to his mom but knew it would be more dangerous for him. But now he realizes his life is going to be like this from now on. SO he accepted his own fate and decided to go live with his mom. He knows what tod o now. He just needs to be extra careful and responsible. ]]> 2021-12-15 22:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1950559136 “I'm giving another try with my dad, just like you said”. somavaray41 https://padlet.com/somavaray41/qfhd1ls8m2i1qbtx/wish/1956067337 Family has always been a very sensitive topic for Percy regardless of whose family he might be talking about. But in this scene it's shown that Percy cares so much about Annabeth that he gave her advice. He wanted his friend to be happy. It proves that he's not the same person he was before. He's pushing his boundaries and is finding a new person within himself. 


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