Blog Post Comments 9/27

Bea's blog:

"Short Story"

Laura's blog:

"Flash Fiction"

Seasons Change

    I love the transition from Summer to Fall. It slowly become cooler, as drinks become warmer. Orange and red is all you see. Trees dropping their leaves and pumpkins on doorsteps. Stores are stocking up with Halloween decorations. The isles are full with treats. Everyone is planning parties and making costumes. You can finally wear your favorite sweatshirt that has been buried in your closet. As the summer sun fades, the sky is filled with stars. You can watch while your wrapped in blankets around a burning fire. Your mouth is filled with goey s'mores.
    Morning brings such joy. Walking into school, you smell everyones hot chocolate and coffee. The classrooms smell of pumpkin spice. I love the transition from Summer to Fall.

Reading Response 9/26

      "Harrison Bergeron" was a very confusing story. When I started to read the short story,I was lost in the first paragraphs. I did not understand what was happening. It struck me as a weird beginning. I asked myself lots of questions like, "why was this happening or what caused this?" I recognized similarities from other reads and realized that this must be a dystopian story. "Harrison Bergeron" included characters that reminded me of those from Divergent. Both had a a dystopian plot with a character that tried to be a hero or save the day. This story led me to think about what equality means. I learned that equality can be interpreted in many ways. I probably would not read this short story again. Although it was written well, I think it takes a dystopian reader to enjoy  this story. 

Blog Comments- 9/20

Hudson's Blog-

Dear 13 Year Old

Laura's Blog- 

Dear 10 Year Old

Dear a 12-year old

        Dear a 12-year old, enjoy the easy life. Spend you last years as middle schooler happy. Make lots of friends and create long-lasting memories. Spend you homework free nights wisely. You will soon realize how young you really were.
        You have been on the world for twelve years. Don't get me wrong, that is a long time but know you do not have everything figured out. You probably think you are cool, popular or the exact opposite. It doesn't matter which you think you are because you can be whatever you want to be. Being nice is a small thing that can get you through the next school years.

Signed a 14-year old

Reflecting on Personal Narrative

My personal narrative is about skiing. I explained where my journey first began, including vivid memories and details. It was hard to remember something that happened five years ago but  as I began writing it all came back to me. I tried to create long, descriptives to help explain my feelings and what I saw.

Remembering Hurricane Katrina

     In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit one of Louisiana's most historic towns, New Orleans. Since I was only about three years old when it happened I have heard only stories throughout my life. Katrina brought many tragedies to the New Orleans area. It is an event that will never be forgotten. Many were devastated by the lose of loved ones. The city was demolished. People lost everything due to this category five hurricane.
     There was an estimate of about one hundred billion dollars in damage. It is hard to wrap you head around how much was actually ruined. Along with all of the physical items lost, loved ones were also affected. About 1,577 deaths occurred from Louisiana alone. This event has impacted so many lives it will never be forgotten. Those who passed in the hurricane are honored during the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.


http://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/hurricane-katrina