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Naomi commented on the post, The American Value that makes the country good
Hi Nechuta,
You bring up interesting points about improving the state of American society, and America’s reputation among other countries. I notice that you group together all Americans, and the reputation others hold against us, as being congruous, but I think this could be challenged. The fight between many opposing sides can be seen in the…Read More
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Mireya,
Stress is something so many of us have to cope with and its important to realize when it is consuming us and how to put on the breaks. I too think ahead instead of going step by step, and it became impossible for me to focus on any one thing at a time. To cope with this, I write every school assignment I have to do each day in my…Read More
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Naomi commented on the post, The Musical Quest
MARCUS I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR STORY! Its hilarious and I laughed out loud multiple times while reading it. I can tell you put in a lot of thought while writing this story because of all the song and appearance references (Sia and the mushroom). The beginning caught my eye because I love Beyonce, and then the story just kept getting even better.
Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, Teachers Can Be Fine
Hey Beatrice!
I have had this experience multiple times as well. Over the last few years in high school, I learned that liking a class/teacher depends on a lot of things, not just the teacher, like the students in the class and the time of day.
Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, Coconut Lime Breeze
Ariel,
I love this piece. Even though there are only a few lines/words, the ones you chose and the way you embedded them stirred powerful emotions and images. I also noticed how many of the ideas seem to contradict each other like “time lost” and “tremendous gains” but somehow you made them work perfectly. Great job!
Naomi
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Naomi wrote a new post
Go! right now.
Right now.
I see you,
waiting around for a sign from the universe
but I hate to break it to you, you might just not get one.
Break free from your comfortable mound of pillows and b
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Naomi wrote a new post
I am So sorry
I used
all the data
this month
and I know
it’s only
the sixth day
Forgive me
my movie
was
so dazzling
and so sensational.
This is a poem in the style of William Carlo
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Naomi commented on the post, The Literary Side of Ocean Pollution
Hi Annika,
Great post! I recently researched a similar topic, about micro plastic pollution of oceans and lakes. The effects of the tiny man made plastics are unbelievable, and although we cannot clean up all the waters, we can work to inform others to prevent the problem from getting worse. If your interested, I posted about the problem on my…Read More
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Naomi commented on the post, Don't Leaf Me
Hey MacKenzie,
I love this poem! The relationship you created between the “mother” tree and the “child” leaf is so creative. I also like how you changed uo the language and added some humor.
–Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, Art Funding In Public Schools
Hey Elyssa!
I agree with your stance on the topic- art classes are just as important as the 4 standard projects, and there is science to back that up. Personally, I love art, and I rely on art classes as a brain break in my everyday schedule. Without that chance to breath, my school day would be a lot more stressful.
–Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, The Importance of Cell Phone Addiction
Hey Ethan!
Your piece was so informative and eye opening; I had no idea we spend more time on our phones than asleep in our beds! Like so many others before me, I too have noticed my own addiction to my phone. Earlier this year, I lost my phone for about 2 weeks, and during that time I had no way to check social media, aimlessly scroll through…Read More
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Naomi commented on the post, THE PLACE WHERE NO ONE WELCOMES YOU
Hey Marcus!
Wow- bravo on your poem, it evoked so many strong emotions, and even more when you wrote that this is a true story about you. I just want to say that what your doing must be so difficult and that moving countries away from your family and friends is so courageous, great job, I’m cheering you on!
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Naomi commented on the post, When the sun comes up
Hey Marcus!
Your poem is so great, I love it! It made me laugh, think, and also relate, with the narrator. I could see the care you took in rhyming the lines and making the ideas flow.
–Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, Twelve (Stafford Poem)
Hey Ryan!
Your poem is outstanding, I loved how you encompassed the entire experience of riding the roller coaster. I could picture the roller coaster, the amusement park, and you, being twelve, and how you felt before, after, and during the experience. Great job!
–Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, Angus McBean
Hi Malia!
Angus Mcbean sounds like such an interesting photographer with a unique style. When you mentioned surrealism and altering scenes, I immediately thought of the photography that accompanies Ms. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Have you read it?
–Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, Where I'm From I.S.O.
Hey Autumn!
I loved reading your poem! Each line gave me a different image, and I could see the little girl helping grandma cooking, or the scene of little Italy and the pasta. I especially liked your last line, it was so powerful and provided great imagery.
–Naomi
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Naomi wrote a new post
by the seaside
a poem in the style of nikki giovani’s winter poem
a wave crashed
along the turf
where I stood
and it invited me closer
and another spewed
showering me with a salty
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Naomi commented on the post, Veganism and the Environment
Hi Heidi,
Veganism seems to be on the rise lately, and I didn’t really know what all the benefits were, so I enjoyed reading your post! Like you wrote, going “meat-free” has many benefits to the environment as well as our bodies, but would we be missing any key nutrients? Also, how would following a pescetarian diet compare in terms of the…Read More
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Naomi commented on the post, Nutrition side to Fast Food (Pioneer)
Hi Skylar!
Its promising that popular fast food chains are trying to integrate “healthier” options, but did you know that these items can be higher in calories than a burger or Chicken McNuggets? I researched a similar topic recently, and realized that these “healthy” foods are really quite misleading. If your interested, you should read The…Read More
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Naomi commented on the post, Animals with complex emotions are important because I want my dog to love me.
Hey Isa!
I love the topic of your research! So many people have dogs, and I know for a fact that your not the only one interested in how much dogs understand our emotions. I wonder how this understanding differs between different animal species, like cats versus dogs?
–Naomi
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Naomi commented on the post, John Moore
Hi Sara!
Your cover picture immediately caught my attention, and the information was very intriguing. Photography is such a powerful tool, and John Moore is using it to spread awareness about things some people would rather ignore. Thanks for your post, it was so interesting!
–Naomi
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Naomi wrote a new post
We all have voices in our heads. For me, it narrates what I do, what I’m thinking, I argue against it, reason with it, and it voices (internally) these words as I type them. I hear that voice every day, yet
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Naomi commented on the post, School: something that should definitely start later
Anna,
I completely agree with your stance on sleep for teenagers. Because of my schedule, I have a reduced schedule, which means I go to school one hour later, and it has definitely helped me. I have more energy, I do better in school, and I enjoy going to school more. I think a later start time would benefit students immensely.
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Skayla,
I really enjoy your style of poetry. I like how you used very few words to get a big meaning across, and I think because of this, your poem was even more impactful. Also, this can be interpreted in so many ways, which personalizes the poem for each person and read. Great job!
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Naomi commented on the post, Genetic Engineering Research Paper Followup
Hi Thaarini,
I found your topic ,genetic engineering, very interesting, especially because their is so much controversy around it. There are so many possibilities with the power of genetic engineering, but do you think that scientists might abuse genetic engineering in the future. What is your stance on genetic engineering?
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When I chose my research paper subject — microbead pollution — I thought it would be straightforward and easy to write about. But as I kept on researching, I found that this was actually a bad thing: my topic
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I have learned about this topic before and I think it’s great you are researching it. As you mentioned I think it isn’t super well known, but it something that more attention should be brought to because it is so important. That would be cool if you got a chance to interview those people you mentioned, and I hope you right up a follow up about what they have to say!
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I learned about this topic in a class and it is really interesting! I’m glad that you found that there is a lot being done to solve this problem because it is a serious problem. I think it would be really cool if you were able to interview those people and find out more about this environmental issue.
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Hey Naomi,
As I read your article I came to gain a new perspective of doing a research. On the beginning I also thought my research was going to be pretty straightforward. Later, however, I found the issue to be more complex than I thought it would be. So I am currently trying to figure out what I have now.
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Naomi, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about your topic about plastic in our waters. I was aware of the microbead issue but unaware that pollution of plastic directly affected the Great Lakes around us. This is quite a sad discovery to me since I spend a lot of my summer sailing or swimming in those lakes. I agree with you that awareness needs to be spread in dealing with your topic, and I look forward to hearing what information you take away from your interviews. Good luck with your research journey 🙂
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Hi Naomi,
I did not know that this was a problem in our states, quite frankly I did not know that plasticity pollution in waters was an addressed problem. I think it is quite interesting that you will be interviewing specialists in this department. I wonder though how you are going to conduct the interview. Will you have pre-made questions or will you just open up the conversation and see where it takes you. Overall, I wish you success! -
This is a super interesting topic to right about, check out this article about ways to reduce plastic solution https://www.nrdc.org/stories/10-ways-reduce-plastic-pollution
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We studied this last year in Oceanography. As boring as plastic in the ocean may sound to some people it was actually one of the more interesting things we studied that year. I think this is a great topic and I hope your essay takes part in informing more people about this major issue! Good luck writing 🙂
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Hi Naomi,
I am very glad that you have spoken about the microbeads issue. I for one use to drink out of plastic water bottles and I am ashamed of it because I know it is bad for our planet. For me, I love clean filtered water, so I now have a water bottle that filters water every time I drink. Overall, I am very saddened about this pollution deal and I hope this issue is fixed anytime soon. -
Naomi. I think it is a very good idea for you to bring this up to bring awareness to this problem. I had no idea that plastic in water was such a major factor. I did not think that big companies would be so willing to help with the problem but you make it seem like they voluntarily did it without hassle. I do not know if I am just missing something but I do not quite understand what microbead pollution is so you might want to make that a little more clear. Overall I really liked it, it is a very interesting topic and I wish you luck with your findings.
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Naomi wrote a new post
Plastic is everywhere, and we are pretty used to seeing it in plates, phones, furniture, and just about everything else. But have you ever considered plastic in soaps? Many shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, a
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I really like the content. Environmental concerns really strike home with me. Your grammar is solid and the piece is well organized. The only suggestion I have is to make the conclusions stronger. Summarize your strongest pieces of evidence and maybe suggest ways to circumvent this issue. Well done!
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Naomi, this is a really great topic. I never even considered the harm body wash and cleaning materials would have on the environment in the big picture. This post really makes me aware of what I am using in my daily life. I agree that it is very important that we always keep the environment in mind. This was an extremely informative post. I really enjoyed it. Nice job!
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Dear Naomi,
I would like to start off by saying that your piece on Cleaning and Killing is a great research article and I enjoyed it because it educated me on this specific topic that I didn’t know about. I would also have to agree with you in the fact that plastic is everywhere and we should really should take some consideration in what we are doing to our planet. Nice job! -
I completely agree! Nice evidence backing up your statements. If you want to delve even further into this topic, here is an article concerning the “plastic islands” polluting our oceans:
http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/great-pacific-garbage-patch/
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I think that this is a great topic to write about since this problem if not addressed will only get worse. If enough people talk about this issue and put their heads together. But I do’t know of any solutions for our plastic problem so if you can do an other post about a solution I would love to see it.
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Many people do not take into account the effect our beauty and health products are having on the environment, but your post makes it apparent that it is an issue. Your evidence and style make the topic relevant to the environmental issues of today. I think you should think about the different methods to remove plastic from the ocean, like the invention of Boyan Slat in his Ted Talks called “How the oceans can clean themselves: Boyan Slat at TEDxDelf”
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I completely agree! Nice evidence backing up your statements. If you want to delve even further into this topic, here is an article concerning the “plastic islands” polluting our oceans:
http://nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/great-pacific-garbage-patch/
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Naomi,
This is a really informative and well-written article. I’ve never fully understood the environmental impact of microbeads up until now. However, did you know that the use of microbeads in cosmetics as of last year was banned in the US? I remember reading a similar article the day this law was officially passed by the House of Representatives, and maybe this is when you first learned about the dangers of microbeads. If you are interested in politics, you could possibly expand on your essay by discussing the effectiveness of the laws prohibiting microbeads.
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Naomi wrote a new post
Athletes, usually biased, constantly argue that their sport is the hardest and best. Although each athlete may have personal reasons for favoring his or her sport, there is solid evidence to support the claim of
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Thanks for sharing this piece with us it was really insightful and interesting because I’ve always admired the sport and found it amazing that young people can pursue such a high pressured sport. I dont understand why anyone would look down on such a intense and simply beautiful sport especially knowing the hardships athletes face on a daily basis!
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Naomi commented on the post, We don't label people, we label food
Hi Jee,
I agree with your argument that we, the consumers, should have the right to know whether or not an item has been genetically modified. In the US, it is currently legal, and even encouraged, for farmers and other food producers to use GMOs. I find this confusing because in many other countries the use of GMOs is frowned upon, and in some,…Read More -
Naomi wrote a new post
Millions of people travel through U.S. international airports each year for tourism, visiting relatives, business, and other reasons. Yet, when traveling, many of these people experience trouble or hostility w
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Hi Naomi, I love this piece and what makes it even better is that you have experienced it first-hand. I wasn’t aware of the difference because I’ve never had to experience it, so thank you for enlightening me. This issue is very sad and frustrating. What do you think can be done to change the way that US citizens and customs view immigrants/foreigners?
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Naomi,
This topic is really interesting, and I never knew about the “alien” line (I’ve never been on a plane before). I can understand why people could be frightened letting others into our country because of our past experiences, but I don’t feel like that’s a good reason to treat people with disrespect. How can we change this? Will the US ever be excepting of other people? It seems like this is a common issue. -
Naomi, this post is personal, effective, and strong. I admire that you decided to write about your personal experience that ties into the problem of discriminatory immigration. I am currently writing a research paper on bias in immigration and reading this article really helped. This helps me prove a point, and I would love if I could use your post as a source. Great article.
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Naomi wrote a new post
Had I been given an assignment to write about my favorite word last year, or the year before that, I’m sure that I would have spent hours looking through websites for the most exquisite sounding, d
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Dear Naomi,
I am amazed by your post “Fall Into Wonderland” because it gives good explanation on the word wonderland, which is a word that reminds you about happiness. Most people should feel that way about that word because it is a term that not a lot of people know about.One sentence you wrote that stands out to me is: “wonderland is defined as a place that is filled with things that are beautiful, impressive, or surprising.” I think this is great because it explains what wonderland is and it all relates to being happy.
Another sentence that I enjoyed was, ““Wonderland” could be used to describe a world filled with candy, like the factory in the movie and book,Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When the children see the candy wonderland for the first time in the movie, we in the audience get to see how happy and surprised they are that everything is so colorful, edible, and delicious.” This stood out to me because it connects to a movie that is very popular and everyone should describe wonderland just like in the movie. It’s a place of magic.
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Dear Naomi:
I am very satisfied with your post, “Fall Into Wonderland,” because it brought back a lot of memories about my childhood. Growing up I loved watching “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Alice in Wonderland”, I loved that you brought them up to explain the word “wonderland”.
One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: “‘wonderland,’ is defined as ‘a place that is filled with things that are beautiful, impressive, or surprising.’ That’s exactly the feeling I have when I hear it. It gives me hope that something happy is waiting for me, just up ahead.” I think this is amazing because it’s exactly what I see when I hear the word “wonderful” as well.
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I really like your poem, it’s very comical. I think most teens can relate to this. Nice job!