Period 4 by Janelle Zuccarini https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2 Post text-dependent questions en-us 2017-08-25 18:25:58 UTC 2025-11-18 03:39:34 UTC hello@padlet.com janelle janelle_zuccarini https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183130043 1.
2.]]> 2017-08-28 14:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183130043 Joey https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183130909 Q1-What does the repetition of "My teacher" show about Helen and her teachers relationship?
A1-The repetition of the phrase "My teacher" shows that Helen was dependent on her teacher to build her life. It also shows how she is inspired by her. 

Q2-What does the text tell us about the relationship between the main characters?
A2-The text tells us that Helen and her teacher had a very strong bond. Helen loves her teacher and the text shows that she is very inspired by her. ]]> 2017-08-28 14:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183130909 Chanel https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183130997 1. What in the text helps influence my reading?
1 B.'' Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn. He will not work joyously unless he feels that liberty is his, whether he is busy or at rest;''

2. Which details are most important in he text? 
2 B. ''I can never tell. I feel that her being is inseparable from my own, and that the footsteps of my life are in hers. All the best of me belongs to her–there is not a talent, or an aspiration or a joy in me that has not been awakened by her loving touch.''


]]> 2017-08-28 14:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183130997 Kendyl https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131075 1. What am I learning by reading the text? - I’m learning how a teacher can have such a great impact on a student’s life.
2. What stands out about the text that makes it different from others? - How she puts herself into the story so we really understand who she is and everything that happened.]]> 2017-08-28 14:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131075 jona meier https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131254 1. How do the words and phrases Helen uses impact how the audience thinks she feels about her teacher?
Helen uses positive and loving phrases to describe her teacher, leading the people reading the text to know that she appreciates her teacher.
2. How are details in the text used to describe what Helen thinks a teacher’s job is? 
Helen uses the phrase "Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn." to powerfully describe the role of a teacher.

]]> 2017-08-28 14:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131254 Caroline Nemes https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131286 Q1- What does the repetition of the words my teacher text suggest? 
1. She wanted to write those words because she wanted to show a connection with her teacher.
Q2- What phrase is the most important to the text? 
2.Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn]]> 2017-08-28 14:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131286 Jack https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131401 1)  What words or phrases are critical for my understanding of the text? 
When she states, "Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn," targetting the impact and importance of a teacher's role.

2) Which details are most important to the overall meaning of the text? 
The impact that her teacher had on her and how much she appreciates her teacher and what she was taught.]]> 2017-08-28 14:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131401 Ariel O. https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131444 1. How do the words Helen Keller uses to describe a child's mind illustrate her thoughts in the paper?
Answer:  Helen Keller uses very sophisticated words to paint a picture of what she is writing in the reader's mind. She also uses a lot of detail to describe the way her and her teacher think a child's mind is like.
2.  What does the repetition of words like 'love' show about Helen Keller and her relationship with her teacher?
Answer:  The repetition of words such as 'love' show that her and her teacher are extremely close to each other, and that Helen Keller cares very much about her teacher.]]> 2017-08-28 14:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131444 Xaiden Vitale https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131484 1. How does the author’s language show her perspective of the text? 

2. How did the author feel about her teacher, and what words were used to hint at that?


]]> 2017-08-28 14:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131484 Ethan kassem https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131728 1. what stands out to me as examine the text 
2. what do i learn about the topic as i read ]]> 2017-08-28 14:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131728 Caitlyn https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131824 1.What does the repetition of the word loving mean in the text? The repetition of the word loving is referring to how much she loves her teacher and how she is very thankful for her. 
2. What section of the text was more challenging to read? The section of the text that was more challenging to read was the part where she was using personification because it had a meaning behind it that you had to find.]]> 2017-08-28 14:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131824 Sofia V. https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131975 1)What is the repetition of the phrase "it was my teacher"  in the text suggest?
2) How do phrases and words  impact how the audience thinks she feels about her teacher?
A1) It suggest that it was her teacher who impacted her life.
A2) Helen is very specific on the way she feels about her teacher and the many lovely words she says about her.]]> 2017-08-28 14:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131975 Alondra https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131986 1.Which details are most important to the overall meaning of the text “I feel that her being is inseparable from my own, and that the footsteps of my life are in hers. All the best of me belongs to her–there is not a talent, or an aspiration or a joy in me that has not been awakened by her loving touch" ?
- What this text means, is that Helen feels like she depends on her teacher and that she is Helen Keller because of her.
2. How do the words "It was my teacher's genius, her quick sympathy, her loving tact which made the first years of my education so beautiful" impact the meaning of the text?
- These words impact the meaning of the text by showing that Helen Keller thought her first years of education were beautiful because of her teacher.]]> 2017-08-28 14:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131986 Dominic Valerio https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131988 1. What words or phrases are powerful or unique?
Thus I learned from life itself
2. How do the ideas relate to what I already know?
As a student the article is related to me in some way]]> 2017-08-28 14:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183131988 Sarah P. https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132050 1. How do the specific words “Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn.” impact the meaning of the text? 
This impacts the meaning of the text by not only outlining the idea that a good teacher can teach but by also making it clear that a great teacher makes their students want to learn.
2. What does the repetition of words “my teacher” in the text suggest? 
The repetition of these words suggests that the text is about Keller's teacher and that Keller is fond of her teacher.]]> 2017-08-28 14:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132050 Luciana 4804279600 https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132125 Q1: How does the phrase "any teacher can take a child into the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn." impact the meaning of the text?
A1: The phrase can impact the meaning of the text because its saying not  everyone can make a student learn.
Q2: How does details on the text reveal her attitude toward her teacher? 
A2: details on the text revealed that Helen's attitude toward her teacher is that she thinks her teacher made a really important role in her life and how much she is thankful for having her teacher.]]> 2017-08-28 14:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132125 Liana https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132639 Q1: Whats the author's perspective on the topic?
A1: She feels a very close connection to her teacher.
Q2: What words or phrases are powerful or unique?
A2: the words that stood out to me were "Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn."]]> 2017-08-28 14:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132639 Jose https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132977 Questions:
  1. What information or ideas are described in detail? The specifics of each and every positive emotion Helen Keller had toward her teacher were described in full detail.
  2. What information/ideas are presented at the beginning
    of the text?  In the beginning of the text Helen Keller describes herself as "a little mass of possibilities" before her teacher arrived.
]]> 2017-08-28 14:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183132977 Ana Marie https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133059 1)Did you need to understand some words from the text to further understand it?
2)What is Hellen Kellers personal relationship to the author in this text? How does it affect the tone?

A 1) I needed to understand The bolded words in the figurative language portion in paragraph 2 to further understand and evaluate that simile. I also had to understand the phrase "All beautiful things inate" To understand what the Author was trying to explain in the context of that phrase.

A 2) Hellen Kellers relationship with the main topic is ther teacher, Who taught her everything she knows and the beautiful things around her. Hellen Kellers Teacher taught her how to interact with others and the world around her, how to speak write and know whats going on. It makes sense that she would make her teacher the main topic about the article and describe her with such love and adoration That someone inher position would speak about her teacher.
]]> 2017-08-28 14:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133059 olivia https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133140 1.how does the way she speaks of her teacher effect the feeling of the story?
The way she speaks so highly of her teacher makes the feeling of the story one filled with love and absolute admiration.
2.how does the fact that she loves her teacher important to the whole story?
The fact that she loves her teacher is important by helping create the guideline of how her teacher made her excited and love to learn.,

]]> 2017-08-28 14:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133140 Imani https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133259 How do specific words or phrases, such as “fleecy, innate,” or “my teacher is so near to me…” impact the meaning of the text?
1.Not only do these words and phrases give the text a lighthearted mood, but it also allows the reader to acknowledge how closely Hellen held her teacher to her heart. Her word choice proves that the text is meant to show appreciation and thankfulness as opposed to showing dislike or something along those lines.
In order to understand The Story of My Life, what words or phrases would you need to know/be familiar with?
2. The word “teacher” is obviously one you’re going to need to be familiar with while you’re reading the text, or else you’ll be extremely lost. You may also need to know what the phrase “I scarcely think of myself apart from her” means along with the word “scarcely.” If either the word or the phrase is misunderstood, it may construe your mind into thinking the opposite of what was meant.
]]> 2017-08-28 14:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133259 Sofia C. https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133509 1.  How do specific words or phrases impact the meaning of the text? // Helen shows her love for her teacher by using such powerful words. 

2.  Which sections are most challenging and require closer reading? // The part that was challenging for me to read was where she described a child's mind and how a teacher should deal with it. It was difficult for me because Helen made some comparisons that I didn't understand.]]> 2017-08-28 14:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133509 Juliana Guerrero https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133683 1. How does Helen Keller impact the text by using the phrase “Any teacher can take a child to the classroom, but not every teacher can make him learn.”?

It impacts the text by showing her idea of what the job of a teacher is, and how it is not just to drown the students in assignments but to make learning fun and interesting.

2. Hows does the author feel about the topic? How do you know?

Helen Keller feels very affectionate when it comes to the topic, being her teacher. I know this because in the text she uses very loving adjectives to describe her teacher and how she affected her life. 
]]> 2017-08-28 14:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183133683 Amy Nguyen https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183134200
  • How does comparing a child’s mind to a brook impact the meaning of the text? 
    • It shows that her teacher knows how to think like Helen, thus showing why they have such a good relationship.
     2. Why does the text leave the name of her teacher unstated?
    Because she may have wanted her teacher to remain anonymous to generalize the meaning of teacher, so that it’s more than just school, but in life as well and to eliminate stereotypes, such as all teachers are women.  




    ]]>     2017-08-28 14:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183134200     Gellian https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183134205 1. what's the authors  perspective on the topic ?
    A1) she loves her teacher a lot and they are very close .
    2. what words are repeated ? 
    A) love, sweet ]]>     2017-08-28 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183134205     Madi https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183134421 1. What does the repetition of the phrase “It was my teacher” in the text suggest?
    - It suggests that it  was her teacher who had the huge impact on her life and education.

    2.  What words or phrases are critical for my understanding of the text?
    - The word that was the most critical to  my understanding was "innate" because in the text she says, "How much of my delight in all beautiful things is innate, and how much is due to her influence, I can never tell." I needed to know what innate meant because it helped me to better understand that she is saying, how much of it was she born with and how much of it is all from her teacher?]]>     2017-08-28 14:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183134421     Nicolas Jaramillo https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183135390 What is the overall message of the text ? The message is that with persistence and even determination anything can be done even things previously thought impossible. 

    What is the author's connection to the theme?   
     She was blind and deaf so the way her teacher taught her and was eventually able to communicate with her that just shows that anything is possible. 


    ]]>     2017-08-28 14:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183135390     Ethan Bansil https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183137933 1.)Which details about Helen’s teacher are important to create meaning and help convey a message?
    In the first paragraph the phrase,” At the beginning I was only a little mass of possibilities. It was my teacher who unfolded and developed them.”, helps create meaning as it shows that Helen’s teacher was special to her and that a teacher can unravel opportunities and develop people.
    2.)How does the repetition of some phrases such as “my teacher”, impact the meaning of the text?
     The repetition of phrases help emphasize it and show how much Helen’s teacher has impacted her and filled her with inspiration and love. It also creates the tone and meaning of the text which is all about her teacher and what she has done for her.]]>     2017-08-28 15:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/janelle_zuccarini/r4ob9d0j1kk2/wish/183137933