As readers, we need to be able to look at that is happening in the world around us so that we can make connections to what we are reading. Thinking about the world you live in, what connections can you make to your book.
I'm reading Sold by : Patricia McCormick. The World around me is infinite, with that I mean that anything is happening around the globe good and bad. As I think about the world around me and others. I start to think of how selfish some of us, the people can be. For example a connection I made to the book was that in some country's there are far more important things than beer, and fancy outfits. In my book a young girl saw a thin roof over her head, and saw her dad making money, instead of the dad paying to fix the roof he bought beer, and a jacket for him. Also I realize how lucky some people are for having what they have because even the little things they get should be appreciated because others don't get even that.
Although I'm only on page 9 of my book Sold. It has already shown me that it got to the point, which was a poor girl living in a poor environment. The world around is very difficult because a small amount of us think about how the world needs help and there are little things you can do to help. Also Jobs !. Some of the places around the world that we live in pay you for what you like to do. In the other hand in some places people have to go work doing things other wouldn't imagine of doing. Like prostitution in my book it has a story about that, and the sad thing is she works to pay her family not for her own good. But to give others, what she has earned. The world around us again is very cool, you just have to be aware of certain things, like that you have the choice to work a job and if you don't like it you leave, others have to because they're poor and need money. Like the fact that there's laws that protect us and some that unfortunately don't let us do some stuff. But think about it, sure other people don't have as laws as we do insuring that they can do mostly whatever they want, a very important example to this is the girl who had her ears and nose cut off in Afghanistan. Nobody cared she couldn't do anything about it just to suck it up and keep quiet. But us if something where to happen to us we could get medical help and we can sue that person for every cent they have. Think about it people, we live in a world that thanks to our parents or whom ever. We are in a nation that provides help, not only that but gives a great education, opportunity. Some people don't even make it past the age of 20 because of how harsh other people live like. So don't say my life sucks and stuff because if you don't appreciate the life we have now then you will never get to appreciate it again.
OMG Sergio! I got chills and tears in my eyes while reading this response. What a fantastic job you did of connecting to this book and showing a deep and insightful understanding of how difficult life can be for some and how easily it is to not see or recognize this, yet take our luxuries for granted. Becareful though, take a closer look at the response question. You show how you connect this personaly vs. making a connection to something else in the world. What have you read, seen on TV, heard from a friend that is similiar to what is going on in your book? Where can you go to find some world connections if you can't think of any?
ReplyDeleteAgain, very thoughtful but..
your grade is a 3-4 PP- You showed a limited understanding of the assignment and expectations as well as some awareness of your choices in your work. The assignment showed some imagination but the details and development need work.
Sergio, after more thinking, I changed my mind on your grade. Even though you weren't very clear with a specific connection to something else in the world, you clearly understand that there are different lifestyles around the world. this response deserves a :
ReplyDelete5-6 PP You showed a sufficient amount of understanding of the assignment and expectations and were aware of the choices that you made in your work. The assignment reflected imagination and worldly awareness as well as some literary terms and features with intention and understanding.
Sergio, good job showing a connection to the world and your book. I struggle with how you word some of your sentences. You have wonderful ideas and insightful comments to share. I think you get so excited that you forget to check how you are phrasing your words. Becareful, this can take away from the meaning of your piece. How can you help yourself make sure that your sentences are clear and written correctly and completely? What resources could you use (who)?
ReplyDelete7-8 P