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“Blink” Review

Caroline M, November 9, 2022November 11, 2022, Books or Plays, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Malcolm Gladwell, psychology, 0

Podcast-style review of “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. In his book, Gladwell goes into great detail about human psychology, diving...

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Born a Crime Book Review

Emma M, November 8, 2022November 10, 2022, Books or Plays, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, #bookreview, book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1
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The Laws of Human Nature – Robert Greene Podcast

Kolby, November 8, 2022November 8, 2022, Books or Plays, Habits of Mind, Writing & Communication, Books, human nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

Slight discussion about Robert Greene's The Laws of Human Nature

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Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse Review

John C, November 8, 2022November 8, 2022, Books or Plays, Crime, Drugs, Guns, Poems and Stories, Police, Violence, War, Writing & Communication, # book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0
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Becoming a U.S. citizen

Adrian, May 9, 2022May 9, 2022, Immigration, The Arrival, #citizen, Orange Cove High School, 0

If you were born in the U.S. you are granted to be an American citizen in which it’s called...

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Story Vending Machines

Ana, April 26, 2022April 26, 2022, Books or Plays, Read/Write Poems, Orange Cove High School, people, 0

In the article “Short-Story Vending Machines” (Upfront) I learned that there is now a new type of vending machine....

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Tattoos On The Heart

Nyalok, January 5, 2022January 5, 2022, Books or Plays, Call to Action, Gregory Boyle, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Tattoos On The Heart, 4

Before reading this book I was skeptical about how I would be drawn to this book. It didn’t seem...

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Macario

Yeury, December 21, 2021December 22, 2021, Books or Plays, Habits of Mind, short fiction, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Mexican Movies, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

Macario, the protagonist in “The 3rd Guest” by B. Traven has a few traits that influence his relationships with...

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Book Summary

Andre, December 13, 2021December 13, 2021, Badges Earned by Youth Voices Authors, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, Author, Books, do hard work, writing, 0

When I was your age by Amy Ehrlich is about many different people, and how people can grow up...

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How Your Thumb is the key to the Galaxy – Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Gabriel, December 11, 2021December 11, 2021, Books or Plays, Science, Space, book review, douglas adams, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

If you are looking for a book that will make you chuckle while simultaneously giving you an existential crisis...

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Prom House

Kira, December 11, 2021December 11, 2021, Books or Plays, Writing, bookreview, Mystery, thriller, 2

My book is called Prom House.  By: Chelsea Mueller  Muller is known for writing gritty, twisty fantasy and thriller...

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Book Review: To Your Eternity

Susannah, December 11, 2021December 11, 2021, Books or Plays, Writing & Communication, book review, Books, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

As the renowned author of A Silent Voice, Yoshitoki Oima brings yet another masterpiece to the table. In contrast...

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Virgin Suicides Book Review

Emmy, December 11, 2021December 11, 2021, Books or Plays, Gender Equity (Women), Writing, # book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Literary Analysis, writing, 2

The book I chose as my free reading book is The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides. The author, Eugenides,...

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Book Review: Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion

Kyler, December 10, 2021December 10, 2021, Books or Plays, Writing, Writing & Communication, book, book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3

Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Greg Boyle, is a book that falls under the...

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A Shadow In The Ember

Ava, December 10, 2021December 10, 2021, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Literature Guides, Writing, bookreview, Fantasy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2

A Shadow In The Ember by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentount is a captivating example...

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Book review of The Time Keeper

Jamie, December 10, 2021December 10, 2021, Books or Plays, Writing, book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, time, 1

Mitch Albom’s novel The Time Keeper is a journey of the relationship we have with time. The author, Mitch Albom is...

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Descent of Angels

John, December 10, 2021December 10, 2021, Books or Plays, Media, Writing & Communication, book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

Descent of Angels by Mitchel Scanlon is a book in the Horus Heresy series. It focuses on the first of...

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Song of Achilles Book Review

Claire B, December 8, 2021December 8, 2021, Books or Plays, History, book review, Greek Myth, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, mythology, 4

The 2011 novel, Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a retelling of the well known Greek iliad of...

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Redheads vs. The Sun

Chase, October 29, 2021October 29, 2021, A Day in My Life, Bio, Creative Writing, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, #redheads, RHS, 0

All over tropical vacation spots, redheads are applying their one hundred sunblock, though this is true, scientists have researched...

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Know Your Place

Eliana, October 27, 2021October 28, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, World Connections, Lord of the Flies, RHS, 0

Manipulation, corruption, and violence are the strings attached to all those in power and/or power-hungry. Jack, the young antagonist,...

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“Ala’s Story” Book Review

Brody, October 26, 2021October 26, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, War, autobiography, book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

I chose “Ala’s Story” totally at random. I woke up, went “oh shoot, Mr. Sloan wanted us to have...

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Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman – Book Review

Araxan, October 24, 2021October 26, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, health, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, psychology, 2

I found the book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman at a flea market for $1 and figured that the...

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Nowhere Girl

Reese, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Books or Plays, Writing, Writing & Communication, bookreview, Judegmemorial, 0

If you’re looking for a funny and engaging memoir, Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond is the book for you....

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A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety

Brooklyn, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Books or Plays, Climate Action, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, climate anxiety, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1

“A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety” caught my interest because I am an environmental activist and promote immediate change...

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Brazil’s Dance With the Devil

William, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, History, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, Brazil, history, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Politics, 1

I chose this book for two very different reasons. One, because I was curious about what the title meant:...

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American Fire Book Review

Charles, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Arts & Entertainment, Books or Plays, Crime, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, This is America, American Fire, English, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, reading, 0

The book I am currently reading for my English class is American Fire by Monica Hesse. This book was...

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Into the Wild Book Review

Lily V, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Books or Plays, Environment & World, This is America, Books, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0

I wanted to read a book that was interesting and had a bit of mystery to it, that is...

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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Book Review

Claire, October 20, 2021October 20, 2021, Books or Plays, Career & Job Readiness, bookreview, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, success, 0

For my independent reading book, I chose Outliers: Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. I decided to read this...

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The Glass Castle- Book Review

Kate, October 20, 2021June 20, 2022, Books or Plays, Tracking Point-of-View, Writing, bookreview, glasscastle, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, read, 0

I decided to read The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls for my English class. I chose to read this...

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The causes of the pandemic

Jonathan A, September 26, 2021September 26, 2021, A Day in My Life, Coronavirus Photo Memoirs, COVID Around the World, #COVID, 0

In the article ¨Pandemic effects on students”(McGraw Hill) I learned that during these hard times of the pandemic there...

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The Invisible Man Archetypes

Tristan, June 15, 2021June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, invisible man, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

The protagonist of Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of...

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The art of letting go

Amra, June 14, 2021June 15, 2021, Books or Plays, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2021, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, 15

Recently, I read The Art Of Letting Go by Rania Naim.  I appreciated this book. I came across parts...

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BLM vs Trump Supporters

Leo, June 11, 2021June 13, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, Harvest Collegiate High School, If Beale Street Could Talk, 4

People on the right are storming the capitol and people on the left are getting attacked by the police....

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The Contrast Between Dee and Her Family in “Everyday Use”

Tristan, June 2, 2021June 2, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Showcase, Spring 2021, P.U.L.S.E. High School, short stories, 0

Dee, the protagonist in “Everyday Use,” a short story by Alice Walker, has a few traits that influence her...

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Immigration through Ysrael’s eyes

Melody, May 28, 2021May 28, 2021, Books or Plays, Immigration, Showcase, Spring 2021, Juno Diaz, The U School, 1

There’s many things going on in this short narrative story “Ysrael,” by Juno Diaz, such as immigration stories from...

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Fearless, Careful, and Fair

Dewry, May 4, 2021May 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Spring 2021, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Short story, 0

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones, the protagonist of ”Thank You, M’am,” has a few traits that influence her relationships...

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Not a lot of people act this way

Dawry, April 28, 2021May 5, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, short fiction, Showcase, Spring 2021, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Thank You M'am, 1

Roger, the protagonist in “Thank You M’am,” has a few traits that influence his relationships with others.  One, he...

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A Better Life for the Invisible Man

Tristan, April 15, 2021May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Spring 2021, invisible man, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellision is a book that I particularly like because it shows social discrimination, racism, looking...

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“Araby” by James Joyce: Reflection

Jessica, March 17, 2021May 16, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Spring 2021, araby, james Joyce, RHS, Short story, 0

    In the short story “Araby” written by James Joyce, the narrator, who is a young boy living in...

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Wrong & Dumb

Cristin, March 8, 2021March 12, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, P.U.L.S.E. High School, stamped, 0

I’m learning more about Stamped right now, and in particular what I’m pretty sure of is that it was...

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The Cruel Reality of the Invisible Man’s plot

Tristan, March 5, 2021May 7, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, invisible man, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is really an amazing book that I will recommend to any person who wants...

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Freedom is not a privilege. It’s a right.

Jaylen, March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, Born A Crime, The U School, 0

Freedom is not a privilege. It’s a right. by Jaylen

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This is America!?

Christian, March 4, 2021May 7, 2021, Books or Plays, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Spring 2021, This is America, World Connections, Born A Crime, McDonalds, The U School, 1

McDonald’s is America by Christian

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One Thing We Should Take Seriously

Cristin, March 4, 2021March 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, P.U.L.S.E. High School, stamped, 0

In the Introduction and the first four chapters of Jason Reynolds’ and Ibram X. Kendi‘s book, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism,...

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The Cruel World of Racism

Tristan, March 3, 2021May 7, 2021, Books or Plays, Guides, Literature Guides, Spring 2021, World Connections, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Racism, 0

Hello everyone! I started to read a book called Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. This book was really interesting...

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The World Don’t Love You

Ahmir, March 2, 2021March 4, 2021, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, Born A Crime, The U School, 1

My response to Makayla’s Youth Voices Commentary The World Doesn’t Love You; My Mother’s Life (Feminist Perspective), a book review...

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The World Don’t Love You

Christian, March 2, 2021March 2, 2021, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2021, Born A Crime, The U School, 0

My response to Makayla’s Youth Voices Commentary The World Doesn’t Love You; My Mother’s Life (Feminist Perspective), a book...

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Drawing Inspiration from Jane Eyre

Izzy, February 26, 2021February 26, 2021, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Writing & Communication, Jane Eyre, RHS, 0

The first chapter of Jane Eyre is particularly influential in its extensive and detailed indirect characterization of Jane and...

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Jane Eyre’s Influence on my Capstone Project

Anna, February 24, 2021February 24, 2021, Arts & Entertainment, Books or Plays, short fiction, Fiction., janeeyre, Short story, 0

Jane Eyre opens with Jane, a ten year old girl, becoming lost in a book before being rudely interrupted...

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Undeserved Solitude

Alondra, February 18, 2021March 12, 2021, Arts & Entertainment, Books or Plays, Poetry, Showcase, Spring 2021, Writing & Communication, Orange Cove High School, The Great Gatsby, 0

(Great Gatsby: Nick’s poem to Gatsby) I contacted so many who I expected to show.Those who weren’t expected did.I...

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If I Stay–What would you do if you had to choose?

Tasneem, January 29, 2021February 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, family, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Spoil Alert If I stay by Gayle Forman is about a seventeen-year-old female who lives with her Mom, Dad,...

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Dana, from Kindred, is determined, forgiving, and resourceful

Kaimea, January 27, 2021May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, History, Literature Guides, Showcase, Slavery, Harvest Collegiate High School, Kindred, 0

Dana, the protagonist in Kindred, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. Dana tries to do...

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Rise and Fall of Warriors #1

Dehao, January 25, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, #showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read Warriors Into The Wild by Erin Hunter.  I appreciated this book. I felt that way because...

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Why are we likely to empathize with anti-heroes?

Megan, January 23, 2021January 23, 2021, Books or Plays, Media, Writing, #antiheroes, #empathy, #media, #RHS, RHS, 2

In one of my previous blog posts, I discussed some key differences between heroes and villains. Heroes are typically...

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Inside the Mind of a Children’s Book Author

Izzy, January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Books or Plays, Stories, Writing, Writing & Communication, Literature, Power of language, RHS, 0

Arguably one of the most difficult areas of writing to succeed in, children’s books strike the balance between a...

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Inside Out and Back Again

Hai-Cheng, January 22, 2021May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, bullying, character traits, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Kim Ha, the protagonist in Inside Out and Back Again, has a few traits that influence her relationships with...

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To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

Drew, January 22, 2021May 24, 2022, Argument, Beauty, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, History, Love, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Jenny Han, To All The Boys I've Loved Before, 2

Recently, I read To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. I relished the fake love/real love aspects...

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The House of Hades

Ian, January 22, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Stories, Writing, Books, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read The House of Hades, by Rick Riordan. I really enjoyed reading this book. This is because...

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Janie rises from survivor to striver in Their Eyes Were Watching God

Brendaly, January 22, 2021January 22, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Love, Showcase, archetypes, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

Janie is a  character whose archetype changes dynamically over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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March: Book One

Ocean, January 20, 2021May 7, 2021, Books or Plays, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Politics, Protest, Showcase, World Connections, Harvest Collegiate High School, John Lewis, 0

The first sections of March: Book One by John Lewis might leave a reader feeling happy because it’s about...

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No Crystal Stair, part 2

Hai-Cheng, January 20, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, 0

Recently, I read No Crystal Stair, by Vuanda Micheaux Nelson. I enjoyed reading this book. I liked this book...

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The Mark of Athena

Ian, January 19, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Stories, Writing, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, rome, 0

Recently, I read  The Mark of Athena, by Rick Riordan.  I really enjoyed reading this book. This is because...

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And Still I Rise

Drew, January 18, 2021January 19, 2021, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Poetry, Room with a View, Showcase, Women in Action, And Still I Rise, Harvest Collegiate High School, January, Maya Angelou, 0

This poetry book makes me feel confident and inspired from the way it can grab your “insecurities” or lack...

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Facing the Lion- Simone

Kaimea, January 16, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Memoir Photos, Plot Analysis, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, 0

Recently, I read Facing the Lion, by Simone Arnold Liebster.  I enjoyed and appreciated this book. The author, Simone...

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The Son of Neptune

Ian, January 15, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Stories, Writing, Books, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan.  I really enjoyed reading this book. This is because...

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Point of view of March Vol 3

Ocean, January 13, 2021June 20, 2022, Books or Plays, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, March, 0

The first chapters of March vol 3 by John Lewis might leave a reader feeling Hurt  because Black people’s...

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Taking control

Brendaly, January 13, 2021January 13, 2021, Books or Plays, January 2020, Women in Action, Books, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

Janie is a  character her archetype changes dynamics over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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The Lost Hero

Ian, January 13, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Stories, Writing, Books, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan. I really enjoyed reading this book. This is because we...

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Jealousy: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire

Emmanuel, January 12, 2021May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Harry Potter, the protagonist in Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, has a few traits that influence his...

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Friendship: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

Emmanuel, January 12, 2021January 12, 2021, Books or Plays, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Newt Scamander is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the play. At the beginning of...

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Dangers: Cryer’s Cross

Emmanuel, January 12, 2021May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, 0

Kendall, the protagonist in Cryer’s Cross, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she is...

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Change: Miguel Street

Emmanuel, January 11, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, 0

Recently, I read Miguel Street, by V.S. Naipaul.  I learn to appreciate this book. In the beginning, I was...

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The Battle of the Labyrinth

Ian, January 11, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Stories, Writing, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read The Battle of the Labyrinth, by Rick Riordan. I really enjoyed reading this book. Out of...

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Kindness in Freak The Mighty

Emmanuel, January 10, 2021May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, character traits, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Maxwell Kane, the protagonist in Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick has a few traits that influence his relationships...

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The Last Olympian

Ian, January 8, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Stories, Writing, Books, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan. I really enjoyed reading this book. This is because there...

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Why people are protesting and getting mad at the death of innocent Black people

Matthew, January 8, 2021May 24, 2022, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Protest, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Showcase, #9thgraders, #BLM, #onlineschool, Harvest Collegiate High School, Police Brutality, 3

Recently, I read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I appreciated this book. I say this because it...

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Who Did It?

Nicolle, January 6, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Crime, Decision Making, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Point of View, Showcase, Wonder, #Who's Next, Harvest Collegiate High School, questions, wonder, 1

Recently, I read  The Outsider by Stephen King.  I found myself captivated by this book. The way Stephen King...

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The Brave: Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban

Emmanuel, January 6, 2021June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Harry Potter is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of...

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The Unknown

Nicolle, January 6, 2021January 8, 2021, Books or Plays, Decision Making, Fall 2020, Family, History, Showcase, Wonder, curiosity, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Milly, the protagonist in Finding Miracles has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she is...

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The End of Her

Tasneem, January 5, 2021January 5, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Shari Lapena, 0

In the book The End of Her by Shari Lapena many emotions occurred during the time I was reading...

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How much Sharon cares for Tish and Fonny and even the baby that’s in Tish!

Ocean, January 5, 2021January 5, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Baldwin, Harvest Collegiate High School, If Beale Street Could Talk, 0

The middle sections of If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin might leave a reader feeling in disbelief...

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The Shining

Oliver, January 5, 2021May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, The Shining, 0

Jack Torrance, the protagonist in The Shining, has a few traits that influence his  relationships with others. One, he...

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Ready Player One: Winning the Egg

Leo, January 5, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Winning Player One, 1

Recently, I read Ready Player 1 by Ernest Cline.  I really enjoyed this book. I liked how it talked...

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The Titan’s Curse

Ian, January 4, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Stories, Writing, Books, greekmyth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Recently, I read  The Titan’s Curse, by Rick Riordan.  I enjoyed reading this book. I liked reading this book...

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The Sea of Monsters

Ian, January 4, 2021May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Stories, Writing & Communication, Books, Greek Myth, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Recently, I read  The Sea of Monsters, by Rick Riordan.  I enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed reading this...

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The Dangerous Diary: Harry Potter and The Chambers of Secrets

Emmanuel, December 31, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Harry Potter, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Recently, I read  Harry Potter And The Chambers of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling.  I loved this book. After having...

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Finding Herself

Brendaly, December 31, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Plot Analysis, Showcase, Books, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

Now that I’ve read over half of  “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neal Hurston.  I appreciate this...

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The Fault in Our Stars: Living Life

Emmanuel, December 27, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, The Fault In Our Stars, 2

Hazel Grace Lancaster, the protagonist in The Fault in Our Stars, has a few traits that influence her relationships...

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If Beale Street Could Talk

Ocean, December 26, 2020January 12, 2021, Books or Plays, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Baldwin, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

If Beale Street Could Talk is about  systemic racism and how Black men and women are constantly being profiled...

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Fitting In: Wonder

Emmanuel, December 24, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, wonder, 3

Recently, I read Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I enjoyed this book. This story was touching and sad to read...

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Lord of the Flies: The Realities of Having Power

Emmanuel, December 24, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Lord of the Flies, power, 2

Ralph, one of the main characters in Lord of The Flies, has a few traits that influence his relationships...

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Harry Potter: The Brave 11-Year-Old

Emmanuel, December 24, 2020January 4, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harry Potter, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Harry Potter is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of...

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New Bodies: Every Day

Emmanuel, December 19, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, comparing book and movie, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Recently, I read Every Day, by David Levithan. I loved this book. This book was like no other book;...

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The Scary Story of Goosebumps Horrorland: Creep From The Deep

Emmanuel, December 19, 2020December 21, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Goosebumpa, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

The fourth and fifth chapters of x by R. L. Stine might leave a reader feeling nervous and scared...

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Standing Her Ground

Brendaly, December 14, 2020December 14, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, Books, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0

Further into “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Janie and Joe moved to a town made for people of color....

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“Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods” kept me hooked through the whole story

Matthew, December 11, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, NowComment, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Writing & Communication, #9thgrader, #greekgods, #plot, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Recently, I read Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods by Rick Riordan.  I feel pleased with this book. I say this...

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The opposites

Saniya, December 10, 2020April 29, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, character traits, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Bo, the protagonist in the book “Run” has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she...

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In love with the werewolf

Saniya, December 10, 2020December 11, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, character development, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Grace is a dynamic character. Her archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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From a Nobody to a Savior

Saniya, December 10, 2020December 11, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, character development, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Sam is a dynamic character. Her archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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Womanhood

Brendaly, December 3, 2020December 4, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Gender Equity (Women), Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1

In the book “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” I see it takes place back in the olden days, following...

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Wild tongues…

Ella, December 1, 2020December 2, 2020, Art, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Quote, Room 407, Silver Creek High School, 4

I was looking for some input before I glued everything down. What does everything think? I like the arrangement,...

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

issy, November 23, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literary Essay, Literature Guides, Showcase, Harry Potter, Harvest Collegiate High School, traits, 8

Harry Potter, the protagonist in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has a few traits that influence his...

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To Kill a Mockingbird

AlexR, November 23, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Race Relations, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, To Kill a Mociingbird, 1

Atticus Finch, one of the protagonists in To KIll A Mockingbird, has a few traits that influence his relationships...

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Harry Potter

AlexR, November 18, 2020June 20, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Harry Potter, Harvest Collegiate High School, 5

Harry Potter is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of...

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A Time When Being Anything But White Wasn’t Right

Brendaly, November 18, 2020November 18, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Racism, 3

The theme in the first two parts of “Born a Crime “ might remind a reader of the beauty...

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A Tragedy that Could Have Been a Friendship

Yeiro, November 17, 2020November 17, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Short story, 1

Tigo, the protagonist in “The Last Spin,” has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. (See my...

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The Elite: An Absorbing Book about Standing up for Those Mistreated and Overlooked

Jaylene, November 16, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Love, Plot Analysis, Politics, Showcase, Social Class, Women in Action, #book, #monarchy, #romance, Harvest Collegiate High School, 4

Recently, I read The Elite, by Kiera Cass.  I enjoyed and absorbed this book. This has become a favorite book...

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Poems By Langston Hughes

Drew, November 14, 2020November 14, 2020, Arts & Entertainment, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, History, Poetry, Showcase, African Americans, Harvest Collegiate High School, Langston Hughes, Writer, 3

Recently, I read Selected Poems, by Langston Hughes.  I relished the thought of the ingeniousness Langston uses in his poems....

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Developed response to The autobiography of Malcolm X,

Ocean, November 13, 2020January 9, 2021, Books or Plays, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, Malcolm X, 3

In Malcolm X  autobiography , the author talks about his life an as an activist, a criminal, and his...

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1984 plot analysis

Leo, November 12, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Dystopia, Harvest Collegiate High School, 3

Recently, I read 1984, by George Orwell.  I appreciated this book. I thought that the way it described human nature...

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Character archetypes of Malcolm X

Ocean, November 12, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, Malcom X, 0

Malcolm X is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the story . At the beginning...

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The Lightning Theif

Ian, November 12, 2020June 20, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing, Greek Myths, Harvest Collegiate High School, Hero, 8

Percy is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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Plot Analysis Of Death Of A Salesmen.

Matthew, November 10, 2020November 10, 2020, Black Lives Matter At School, Books or Plays, Writing & Communication, #9thgrader, book cover, 0

Recently, I read Death Of A Salesman , by Arthur Miller .  I was distraught in a sad way...

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An Unwanted Guest

Ian, November 10, 2020November 10, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, murder, Mystery, 2

The book I am reading is called An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena. This story is about how when...

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The confident, thoughtful and empathetic Scout Finch

Kaimea, November 8, 2020May 1, 2021, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, To Kill A Mockingbird, Writing, character relationships, character traits, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

Jean Louise “Scout” Finch, the protagonist in To Kill a Mockingbird, has a few traits that influence her relationships...

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The twin

Jaylene, November 4, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Crime, Guides, Literature Guides, Psychology, #book, #psychology, Harvest Collegiate High School, 7

Ivy, the protagonist in The Twin, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she is...

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Great Responsibility in “Sonny’s Blues”

Mariely, November 3, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Short story, 2

It was fun to go in-depth into the characters of James Baldwin’s story, “Sonny’s Blues.” This is one of...

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Injustice

Brendaly, November 3, 2020May 7, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Literature Guides, Showcase, World Connections, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Police Brutality, 14

These are some of my thoughts on the first part of “The Hate U Give.” You can see all...

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Regrets

Brendaly, November 3, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Short story, 2

These are some of my thoughts about a short story, “On the Sidewalk Bleeding,” by Evan Hunter. You can...

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Ending a Rivalry

Brendaly, November 3, 2020November 4, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Short story, 0

In paragraphs 142, 145 and 148 of “The Last Spin” by Evan Hunter may leave a reader feeling upset because...

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Plot analysis of 12 angry men

Matthew, November 3, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Read/Write Poems, Writing & Communication, 9th grade, Harvest Collegiate High School, Plot, 4

Recently, I read  12 Angry Men , by Reginald Rose.  I was amazed by this plan, due to the...

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Really shocked me because it really happened to me once and it really is very ugly

Estefani, November 2, 2020November 2, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Racism, 5

What I’ve been thinking about since I started reading ” The Hate You Give ” by Angie Thomas is...

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Momo by Michael Ende

Leo, October 29, 2020November 4, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, character development, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

The first chapter of Momo by Michael Ende might leave a reader feeling relaxed because Momo is very calm...

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One of us is Next

Ocean, October 28, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, Minato, One of us is next, 8

Phoebe , the protagonist in One of us Is Next , has a few traits that influence her relationships...

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What Is Life Without Risk

Nicolle, October 28, 2020June 21, 2022, American Dream, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Friendship, Listening with understanding and empathy, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Tracking Characters, Adventure, fun, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mystery, 6

The book “Paper Towns” by John Green is a really interesting and captivating book with things people have or...

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Book 3 “The 13 Clocks”: An Analysis of Zorn

Leo, October 28, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Literature, 0

Prince Zorn, the protagonist in The 13 clocks, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. One,...

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Harry Potter Response

issy, October 27, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, HarryPotter, Harvest Collegiate High School, response, 5

The second chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K Rowling might leave a reader feeling excited...

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Couple Next Door

Ian, October 27, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2020, Family, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Violence, death, Harvest Collegiate High School, kidnapping, sadness, 4

Anne, the protagonist in The Couple Next Door, has a few traits that influence their relationships with others. One,...

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Analysis of Character Archetypes in Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Matthew, October 26, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Plot, 0

Ralph is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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Dynamic Character

Hai-Cheng, October 21, 2020June 20, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, Books, Harvest Collegiate High School, showcase, 0

Brian Robeson is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of...

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progression

Alex, October 21, 2020October 21, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Literary Analysis, 0

Sunny is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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A Certain Slant of Light

Heather, October 20, 2020February 3, 2021, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, archetypes, Harvest Collegiate High School, 0

Helen is a dynamic character in Laura Whitcomb’s novel A Certain Slant of Light. Her archetype changes over the...

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One of Us Is Lying

Ocean, October 19, 2020December 7, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Minato, One of us is Lying/One of is Next, 0

In One of Us is Lying ( the book before One of Us is Next in the series) Nate  is...

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Someone We Know

Ian, October 19, 2020October 20, 2020, Books or Plays, Crime, Fall 2020, Showcase, Stories, Writing & Communication, crime, Harvest Collegiate High School, murder, Mystery, 0

Rayleigh is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the...

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Riot- Walter Dean Myers plot

Jaylene, October 13, 2020May 24, 2022, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Family, History, Plot Analysis, Police, Protest, Rights, Showcase, This is America, Violence, War, #Riot, book, history, 1

Recently, I read  Riot, by Walter Dean Myers.  I appreciated and enjoyed this play. I appreciated being able to...

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Survival!

Hai-Cheng, October 12, 2020October 16, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, survival, 1

Recently, I read Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen.  I enjoyed this book because I love books that are in the...

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Hunger Games Catching Fire

Heather, October 11, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Hunger Games, Suzanne Collns, 1

Recently, I read The Hunger Games Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins. I appreciated this book. I enjoyed this book...

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Ocean the Kid: “One of Us is Next” by Karen M. McManus

Ocean, October 11, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, One of us is next, 2

There is a person that’s mimicking  Simon Keller. Simon Keller made an app where he would tell everyone in...

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Mystery Of The Hidden Sniper

Nicolle, October 9, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Crime, Fall 2020, Guns, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mystery, wonder, 1

Recently, I read “Cold Water Killer” by Andrew Hook.  I enjoyed this book. It was really interesting and made...

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An Unwanted Guest Plot Analysis

Ian, October 9, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Writing, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mystery, reading, 0

Recently, I read “An Unwanted Guest” by Shari Lapena. I appreciated this book. I appreciated this book because it...

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Ferguson in Black and White by Jeff smith

Alexis, October 9, 2020May 7, 2021, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Guides, Literature Guides, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Showcase, World Connections, Ferguson, Harvest Collegiate High School, 1

This book is about the life of being a Black man/woman. The book tells you different perspectives of people...

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Katniss and Peeta’s Victory Tour

Heather, October 9, 2020October 16, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Suzanne Collins, 5

Since the last time I read my book I have been wondering who was shot. When katniss and peeta...

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“To be or not to be” by Ryan North isn’t like other books.

Isabell, October 9, 2020October 16, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, journeys, 1

After beginning to read the book “To be or not to be” by Ryan North, it seems like I...

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Riot by Walter Dean Myers

Jaylene, October 8, 2020October 16, 2020, Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Girl, History, Point of View, Police, Politics, Protest, Showcase, This is America, Violence, War, Writing, Youth Activism, book, Harvest Collegiate High School, history, play, 1

The book I am reading is called “Riot” by Walter Dean Myers. The book is in the form of...

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The Mystery Of Margo

Nicolle, October 7, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Friendship, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Wonder, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mystery, wonder, 1

Quentin and Margo used to be really close best friends, one day when they were younger they were on...

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One of us is Next

Ocean, October 7, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Fall 2020, Showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mystery, 0

What I have been thinking since I last read One of Us is Next, is how this book is...

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An Unwanted Guest

Ian, October 6, 2020November 10, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Showcase, Writing & Communication, An Unwanted Guest, Harvest Collegiate High School, 3

The book I am reading is called An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena. This story is about how when...

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Deception

Abigail, May 17, 2020May 19, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 1

Recently, I read “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams. I felt intrigued when I start to read the scenes...

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Not Anymore Patience

Abigail, May 16, 2020May 19, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Tom is a dynamic character. His archetype changes over the course of the play. At the beginning of the play, he...

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Amanda’s Priority

Abigail, May 16, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Amanda, the protagonist in “The Glass Menagerie”, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she...

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Just Like “My Father”

Abigail, May 15, 2020May 19, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

“The Glass Menagerie” starts with Tom’s narration. From what he describes at the beginning of the play, they lived in...

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The Best For My Children

Abigail, May 15, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 1

The Glass Menagerie play started with Tom’s narration. For what he described at the beginning of the play they lived...

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A Mother’s Expectations for Her Son and Daughter

Fatema, May 14, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Recently, I read ”The Glass Menagerie”, by Tennessee Williams. I surprised, by this play. In the beginning, I thought that...

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Identity of Tom

Fatema, May 14, 2020May 14, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Tom is a dynamic character. Tom archetype changes over the course of the Play. At the beginning of the play, he...

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Optimistic Amanda

Fatema, May 14, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Amanda, the protagonist in “The Glass Menagerie”, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she...

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Is Laura Hiding the Truth?

Fatema, May 13, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

As I understand it, this play is about The events of the play are framed by the memory of...

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Letter to AOC

Denieris, May 12, 2020August 1, 2020, Books or Plays, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Showcase, Youth Activism, AOC, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 2

Dear Representative Ocasio-Cortez, I am extremely empowered by your Instagram video where you call our generation badass. The ways that...

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Literary Analysis ” The difference within race and a Lesson for life”

Denieris, May 12, 2020May 12, 2020, Books or Plays, Fall 2019, Showcase, 2

The three stories, “ The Lesson”, “ Everyday Us” and “How to date a browngirl, whitegril, blackgrl and halfie”...

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Character Archetypes

Emely, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

Laura is a dynamic character. Her archetype changes over the course of the play. At the beginning of the...

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Plot Analysis

Emely, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

Recently, I read “Scene Seven.” The Glass Menagerie, by Tennessee Williams. I was perplexed or confused about this play....

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The Glass Menagerie ~ Character traits

Idelkys, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Badges Earned by Youth Voices Authors, Beauty, Books or Plays, Career & Job Readiness, Character Traits and Relationships, Showcase, Writing & Communication, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

Tom, the protagonist in the Glass Menagerie, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. He is efficient...

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Character Traits and Relationships

Emely, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

Amanda, one of the protagonists in “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams (1944), has a few traits that influence...

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Tracking Characters ~ The Glass Menagerie

Idelkys, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Arts & Entertainment, Beauty, Books or Plays, Showcase, Tracking Characters, Writing & Communication, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

After the mother continues having the objective to provide a gentleman caller for her daughter Laura, Amanda makes the...

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Tracking Characters

Emely, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Showcase, Tracking Characters, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

The third and four chapters of “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams (1944) might leave a reader with more...

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Questioning and Speculating

Emely, May 8, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

The first and second scenes from  “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams (1944) might leave a reader feeling doubts...

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The Glass Menagerie – Questioning and Speculating

Idelkys, May 8, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and Speculating., Showcase, Writing & Communication, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

The play “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams narrates the life of an in and out scene character, called...

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The Villain

Celines, May 6, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Amanda, the protagonist in “The Glass Menagerie”, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she...

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Manipulation

Celines, May 6, 2020May 6, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 1

Amanda is a dynamic character. Her archetype changes over the course of the book. At the beginning of the story, she...

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Struggles On The Future

Celines, May 6, 2020May 6, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

This play “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams is based on the memories on the sons of the family...

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Family Perspective of “The Glass Menagerie”

Celines, May 6, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

This play is based on the memories of the narrator Tom Wingfield. He related part of his life in different...

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Amanda’s Character

Fatoumata, May 6, 2020May 6, 2020, Books or Plays, Spring 2020, 0

Amanda, the protagonist in “The Glass Menagerie”, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others. One, she is...

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The Characters In the Glass Menagerie

Fatoumata, May 6, 2020May 6, 2020, Books or Plays, Social Class, Spring 2020, Writing & Communication, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

In our English class, we are reading the play and we decided to write about the characters. The main characters...

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Everything Starts with a low expectation and ends with a high expectation

Housseynatu, May 6, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Recently, I read “The Glass Menagerie”, by Tennessee Williams. I appreciated the fact that I get to read the story. The...

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Amanda’s Characters throughout The Play

Housseynatu, May 5, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Amanda is a dynamic character her archetype changes over the course of the play. At the beginning of the play,...

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Only Your Characters Can Define you

Housseynatu, May 5, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

This play is based on the memories of the narrator Tom Wingfield. He related part of his life in different...

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The Importance of Family

Housseynatu, May 5, 2020May 5, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Reading this makes me learn each character through someone else’s words or actions. I want to write about Amanda’s character...

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Amanda Character’s in the ” Glass Menagerie”

Leticia, May 5, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

We live in a world where family relationships are complicated. They can not even talk to each other and always...

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Amanda VS The Others

Oumy, May 3, 2020May 1, 2021, Books or Plays, Character Traits and Relationships, Guides, Literature Guides, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Amanda, the protagonist in The Glass Menagerie, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she...

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Laura’s Character

Oumy, May 3, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Character Archetypes, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

Laura is a dynamic character. Her archetype changes over the course of the play. At the beginning of the play, she...

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What a Mother wants for her Kids?

Oumy, May 3, 2020May 6, 2022, Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0

To begin with, writing has been something that has inspired me since I was a kid. I just like to...

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A Misunderstanding Between Mother and Son

Oumy, May 3, 2020May 9, 2020, Books or Plays, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

I watched a play called “ West Side Story”, it was a really great play. It was about two different...

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Conflicts VS Resolution

Oumy, May 3, 2020May 24, 2022, Books or Plays, Plot Analysis, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

I recently read a play call, “The Glass Menagerie”, by Tennessee William. I relished and obsessed about this play. This play...

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There is always a choice to make In the “Glass Menagerie”

Leticia, May 3, 2020May 3, 2020, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Lately, I read “the glass menagerie” by Tennnessee Willians. I admired the way that the writer listed the scenes 1-7...

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How being trough difficult situation makes the character change the personality in the ” Glass Menagerie “

Leticia, May 3, 2020June 21, 2022, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

Amanda is a dynamic character. Her archetype changes over the course of the play. At the beginning of the play, she...

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The relationship with a family member in the “Glass Menagerie”

Leticia, May 3, 2020May 7, 2020, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, 0

I think in the “Glass of Menagerie” the main character is Tom. In the play, even though Tom takes off...

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Family Relationships in ” The Glass Menagerie”

Leticia, May 3, 2020May 6, 2022