https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8 Writing... just writing en-us 2021-10-08 16:47:49 UTC 2024-05-26 15:13:07 UTC hello@padlet.com matthewqian09 https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1803000993 In this memoir, I explain the importance of recording every moment as every moment will become a treasure of the past.]]> 2021-10-08 17:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1803000993 matthewqian09 https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1803015613 In this essay, I analyze how moving to a farm and having chickens affects how Sophie lives her life.]]> 2021-10-08 17:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1803015613 matthewqian09 https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1918907584 In this slideshow, I wrote creative pieces in the form of vignettes and poems which were modeled off the novel House on Mango Street. There are three vignettes (My Name, Identity Event, Coming of Age) and three poems (Bio Poem, Those Who Don't, Gender Roles). In each piece, I focused on adding figurative language and using quality words to convey a certain mood.]]> 2021-11-29 20:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1918907584 matthewqian09 https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1918912193 This is a nonfiction piece where I compare topics from the vignette "My Name" and the article "The Power of Names." I discuss how words/names can have connotation and how simple names are viewed more positively. I used text evidence from both the vignette and the article to support my ideas.]]> 2021-11-29 20:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1918912193 matthewqian09 https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1918928012 In this nonfiction piece, I discuss how gender roles negatively impact society, how gender roles are portayed in House on Mango STreet, and form predictions on how these gender roles and stereotypes could impact characters from HOMS in the future. I used text evidence from the article and story to support my ideas.]]> 2021-11-29 20:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/1918928012 matthewqian09 https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/2091412296 Using the story Stop The Sun, I wrote an informative essay about the Vietnam War's continued negative effects on those who survived to come back home. This connects to the story as both talk about the mental struggles in Vietnam War Veterans. The section I felt most satisfied writing was the 2nd paragraph. If I can, I'll also say the shorter essay found below the assigned essay that I wrote in the format I'm used to is also one bit that I'm satisfied with.]]> 2022-03-12 06:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/matthewqian09/uxqqftt3kn0onxh8/wish/2091412296