Response to Kacie Barry Blog #5
Kacie, I enjoyed your post about this book. The plot of the book seems interesting and I am very curious on how it could possibly end. Also, I abhor the idea of being put in this situation, it just seems that there's no winning. Good job on your blog post!
Kacie, I enjoyed your post about this book. The plot of the book seems interesting and I am very curious on how it could possibly end. Also, I abhor the idea of being put in this situation, it just seems that there's no winning. Good job on your blog post!
Response to Grace Cho Blog #5
Hello Grace. I definitely agree that stereotypes are ridiculous and don't mean anything. I feel like nowadays many people are ashamed to be who they are because of damaging stereotypes that float around. It's important for everyone to realize that stereotypes don't mean anything and that they should be abrogated from our society. I think your post did well at showing how Ellen is herself and doesn't care about stereotypes Great job!
Hello Grace. I definitely agree that stereotypes are ridiculous and don't mean anything. I feel like nowadays many people are ashamed to be who they are because of damaging stereotypes that float around. It's important for everyone to realize that stereotypes don't mean anything and that they should be abrogated from our society. I think your post did well at showing how Ellen is herself and doesn't care about stereotypes Great job!
Response to Donna Yoo Blog #4
Donna, I disagree with the way you interpret this dictum. "Be yourself" means to be who you want to be despite what others may think of you. Yes, I'm aware thats what you said, but the main difference with mine is that it does not focus on uniqueness. Being yourself doesn't mean be a completely different person from those around you, that's nearly impossible. Being yourself means jamming out to songs that others find weird or proudly wearing one of your favorite shirts despite how foolish people say you look in it. It's not about being different, but about being brave enough to be you.
Donna, I disagree with the way you interpret this dictum. "Be yourself" means to be who you want to be despite what others may think of you. Yes, I'm aware thats what you said, but the main difference with mine is that it does not focus on uniqueness. Being yourself doesn't mean be a completely different person from those around you, that's nearly impossible. Being yourself means jamming out to songs that others find weird or proudly wearing one of your favorite shirts despite how foolish people say you look in it. It's not about being different, but about being brave enough to be you.
Response to Alex Choi Blog #4
Hello Alex. Reading your post made me realize how remarkable a change of heart truly is. It's fascinating how you can think one thing so strongly and within a month or two or even a couple of days have a completely different outlook. I don't think that people really realize the magnitude of a change of heart and what it really means. Great post, I enjoyed reading it!
Hello Alex. Reading your post made me realize how remarkable a change of heart truly is. It's fascinating how you can think one thing so strongly and within a month or two or even a couple of days have a completely different outlook. I don't think that people really realize the magnitude of a change of heart and what it really means. Great post, I enjoyed reading it!
Response to Ejin Hur Blog #4
Hello Ejin. I agree that Virtual School Day was a success as I enjoyed waking up at 9 and starting school from home. However, I abhor the idea of having a virtual day once a week. This would provide less flexibility for teachers to give out tests and quizzes and in class teaching techniques which I think is very counterproductive. Also, while I agree that learning should not be confined within the classroom, I feel that learning is enhanced when the teacher is physically present.
Hello Ejin. I agree that Virtual School Day was a success as I enjoyed waking up at 9 and starting school from home. However, I abhor the idea of having a virtual day once a week. This would provide less flexibility for teachers to give out tests and quizzes and in class teaching techniques which I think is very counterproductive. Also, while I agree that learning should not be confined within the classroom, I feel that learning is enhanced when the teacher is physically present.
Response to Donna Yoo Blog #3
Hello Donna. Reading this article and your response to it reminded me of a documentary I watched about the gaokao in eighth grade. I remember learning how that test alone would determine what happens to a student for the rest of his or her life. Meanwhile in America, students are stressing over the SATs/ACTs, tests that CAN determine what college they go to. Its funny how we over dramatize how the SATs/ACTs are too important for what they test on when in China the gaokao is much worse. While I do believe that American students should be grateful to not be taking the gaokao, I still think that the SAT system is flawed and hope the coming changes will recognize the previous flaws. Great job on your post, with SATs right around the corner, it helped me realize that it could be much worse.
Hello Donna. Reading this article and your response to it reminded me of a documentary I watched about the gaokao in eighth grade. I remember learning how that test alone would determine what happens to a student for the rest of his or her life. Meanwhile in America, students are stressing over the SATs/ACTs, tests that CAN determine what college they go to. Its funny how we over dramatize how the SATs/ACTs are too important for what they test on when in China the gaokao is much worse. While I do believe that American students should be grateful to not be taking the gaokao, I still think that the SAT system is flawed and hope the coming changes will recognize the previous flaws. Great job on your post, with SATs right around the corner, it helped me realize that it could be much worse.
Response to Irene Ju Blog #3
Hello Irene. I agree with what you say in your post. Unfortunately, I am not a dog owner, but I used to be and wish to be. I can definitely understand how having the companion of a dog can reduce stress, they're very fun to play with as most are very amiable. Good job on your post!
Hello Irene. I agree with what you say in your post. Unfortunately, I am not a dog owner, but I used to be and wish to be. I can definitely understand how having the companion of a dog can reduce stress, they're very fun to play with as most are very amiable. Good job on your post!
Response to Patrick Flinn Blog #2
Hello Pat. I'm not sure where you stand in this situation. Maybe you don't have a stance but just want to get that out there, maybe you do, I don't know. Knowing you in person, I'm surprised you have the cognitive ability to make such an inference. I'm kidding of course, but nevertheless I am surprised to read such a view from you and am interested in it. I think you bring up a good point about the country we live in and the disorientation in it. I also enjoyed the full circle ending you make in your post. Good job Patty!
Hello Pat. I'm not sure where you stand in this situation. Maybe you don't have a stance but just want to get that out there, maybe you do, I don't know. Knowing you in person, I'm surprised you have the cognitive ability to make such an inference. I'm kidding of course, but nevertheless I am surprised to read such a view from you and am interested in it. I think you bring up a good point about the country we live in and the disorientation in it. I also enjoyed the full circle ending you make in your post. Good job Patty!
Response to Eric Liu Blog #2
Hello Eric, I'm glad you have finally answered this age old question, but thats besides the point. I found the diction in your post to be comical and enjoyable. It also really shows your writing style and voice which I find to be entertaining. I applaud you for your creativity with the open topic blog post this week, good job!
Hello Eric, I'm glad you have finally answered this age old question, but thats besides the point. I found the diction in your post to be comical and enjoyable. It also really shows your writing style and voice which I find to be entertaining. I applaud you for your creativity with the open topic blog post this week, good job!
Response to Owen Rosini Blog #1
I disagree with you. I don't think that this book is as insightful as you think it is. When you say that you have never heard another human being say something as profound as, "That which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves" it leads me to believe that you have been secluded from society for years. That quote is essentially saying that we control our fates. Countless movies, television programs, books, and cliché inspirational quotes relate to this idea and you say that you have never heard something so profound spoken by another human being. Garth Stein simply incorporated a very common theme in his book which you took to believe as insightful. On a lighter note, you've enticed me to read this book in the near future, probably for my next independent reading book.
I disagree with you. I don't think that this book is as insightful as you think it is. When you say that you have never heard another human being say something as profound as, "That which we manifest is before us; we are the creators of our own destiny. Be it through intention or ignorance, our successes and our failures have been brought on by none other than ourselves" it leads me to believe that you have been secluded from society for years. That quote is essentially saying that we control our fates. Countless movies, television programs, books, and cliché inspirational quotes relate to this idea and you say that you have never heard something so profound spoken by another human being. Garth Stein simply incorporated a very common theme in his book which you took to believe as insightful. On a lighter note, you've enticed me to read this book in the near future, probably for my next independent reading book.
Response to Jenn Tran Blog #1
I too am currently reading 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher and agree that we should all recognize the harms that we may cause when ridiculing someone. However, I disagree with you when you say that we should not look towards the past when trying to change your life. I understand that dwelling in the past can be a major setback in moving forward in life, but that doesn't mean we should forget the past. As the dictum goes, "History is doomed to repeat itself". Forgetting the past will ultimately lead to repeating the same mistakes made prior in life. Remembering, not dwelling on, those mistakes can help to prevent the same misfortunes from occurring again.
I too am currently reading 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher and agree that we should all recognize the harms that we may cause when ridiculing someone. However, I disagree with you when you say that we should not look towards the past when trying to change your life. I understand that dwelling in the past can be a major setback in moving forward in life, but that doesn't mean we should forget the past. As the dictum goes, "History is doomed to repeat itself". Forgetting the past will ultimately lead to repeating the same mistakes made prior in life. Remembering, not dwelling on, those mistakes can help to prevent the same misfortunes from occurring again.