Most recent public comments by Brianna Balmer https://nowcomment.com/users/94350 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562814 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562814 Sister Corita Kent firmly believed in everything being a source of inspiration, even sources in unlikely places. She was said to take her students on field trips to a shopping mall and look at the window displays, or to a random store to find the inspiration. The image below is a piece of art created by Sister Corita, and this goes to show how she took an ordinary item, and turned it into art. She took the idea of enriched bread, and created that into her artwork. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:14:44 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562718 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562718 At this point in the video, there has been numerous comments from fellow students and comrades of Sister Corita, that speak of her optimistic mindset. She was said to have "...brought joy to all she did", "...she was the spirit of the college", and "...seemed to see the best in people." The impact of Sister Corita's attitude stayed with all of her students and had a lasting impact on them and her own legacy. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:14:43 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2540213 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2540213 I believe as students, we have all experienced some form of writing down any answer to get an assignment done. Whether it may be writing down a condensed, sloppy answer, to a completely incorrect one, sometimes we can be so exhausted or tired we just do it to get the assignment done. Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:15:57 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2540210 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2540210 An individual must pay attention to context clues, not simply just try an deploy a HOM. This could lead to using the wrong habit at an inappropriate time. Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:12:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377573 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377573 Harris expresses his opinions in helping low-income schools after the pandemic. He states, "...there should not be any excuses to invest in low-income schools." He makes it plain and clear that once the pandemic is over, low-income schools need to be supported more and get the care they so desperately need. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377570 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377570 Quartez explains how his upbringing can help spark hope in those who also come from a less-fortunate family. This is huge because his success can inspire others who come from circumstances like him. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377567 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377567 In this part of the interview, it is established that Quartez Harris's book draws directly from experiences he has had in his life while working in education Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377565 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377565 Harris expresses his gratitude to be given the opportunity to publish his poems and continue to "shoot high" and keep pursuing writing. He states how "humbling" and "unreal" it feels to him and he expresses how thankful he is to be given this chance. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377554 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377554 DGK suggests the idea that poems and collections of poems create a community. Harris responds with saying through a community, poems can be digested and broke apart due to different opinions of people, and that is an amazing feat to both speakers. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377549 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377549 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377548 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377548 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377544 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377544 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:50 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377487 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377487 The teacher is being rather hateful and rude to Sedaris when he presents his sentence exercise. She is further setting up for him to be discouraged in learning in her class. Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:40:39 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377483 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377483 This is sentence is helping set the tone of article from the authors perspective. It is showing the sense of urgency and worry presented as he is jotting down notes, as an attempt to try and have a successful interaction with the teacher. Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:37:22 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377477 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377477 This is one of the first true interactions the teacher is having with a student, and does not enter it gracefully. Instead, she is rather sarcastic and frank, making students nervous after her first impression with them. Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:33:22 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377472 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377472 Sedaris is showing his vulnerability in this sentence by explaining the discomfort he has by being the oldest student there. He is showing how he is nervous for his new course and expressing why. Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:30:30 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377471 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377471 Sedaris is setting the scene of the essay by explaining what he was doing and what he was issued. It is showing that he is a student, about to embark on his educational journey. Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:27:55 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376461 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376461 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:42 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376379 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376379 The reality of this statement is unnerving, for a smile is one of the easiest acts of kindness one can give. This seems extremely harsh, and Quartez Harris is aware of this. He goes on to state, "My second graders never have been good at learning if I am not smiling." He is making the audience aware of the importance of smiling towards his students. It produces a sense of encouragement for them. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:41 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376342 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376342 After coming home from school she wants to give up and is burnt out. So many students can relate to this with school in general. This is what makes this line so impactful Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:40 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376333 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376333 In doing this, he will "make a tent" for family, so they have air conditioning for the summer. This shows how big of a heart this student has, and the joy he gets from being able to help his family. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:40 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376328 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376328 This is showing how much the author cares for his students, and how deeply he feels compassion for them, knowing they may not have it the best at home. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:40 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376309 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376309 The teacher asks the students, what do you think the story is going to be about, and they reply with, "not us..." This is saddening to me because the students are aware of how prejudice literature can be in regards to race. The author is trying to make the audience aware of the challenges African American children face in the classroom, even at a young age. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376276 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376276 Telina Johnson explains the role of the "rainbow" in her poem. She states that she sees a rainbow as "seeing over a circumstance, or a situation, in the world that you are in." She then goes on to say she sees it as, "an overarching circumstance where you have the mentality to know all possibilities in the point of view or perspective you're in." She is using a rainbow in this poem to show how one can be "above" a conflict and look at it from different point of views. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:40 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376217 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376217 By a child standing on his desk, trying to "grab a cloud or two", it is showing that this kid has a whole world of imagination and is opening his mind to endless possibilities. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:59:39 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2369767 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2369767 London states the phrase, "I open the doors to a building dedicated to building, yet only breaks me down." This phrase resonates with so many students today. Students all come to school to learn, yet in return end up lost and broken. He goes on to state later, "Homework is stressful" and once you go home, "Your home is work." Students are constantly stressed out with the work they are given, and go home to continue to "work". They are attempting to process the new information learned, while trying to succeed socially as well. This is the reason this phrase has such an impact, because London brought to light what almost all students are feeling and currently struggling with. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 21:08:28 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2355500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2355500 In this essay by Malcolm X, the idea of the freedom gained through learning new vocabulary is presented through his story of him teaching himself to become more literate during his imprisonment. This idea especially comes to light in paragraph 14, when he states, he could for the first time pick up a book and read and understand what it was saying, and, “Anyone who has read a great deal can imagine the new world that opened.” He is leaving us with the impression that his new vocabulary has opened up a new world for him. He also supports this idea by stating at the end of his essay, “...months passed without my even thinking about being imprisoned. In fact, up to then, I had never been so truly free in my life.” Malcolm is giving voice to the idea of the new freedom he has gained through his new vocabulary, though he is imprisoned. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:17:10 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352224 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352224 We all have moments where we want to cower down or just go home and let the situation be over with. This is what is occurring here with Rachel. She is in a situation she is extremely uncomfortable in and is counting down the minutes until it is over. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:46:08 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2352218 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2352218 Even though Roger previously tried to steal her pocketbook, Luella still left Roger unattended with her purse, signifying she trusts him now they have shared similar pasts. Roger also doesn't run, which shows he is more comfortable than he was a first, establishing his trust with Mrs. Bates. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:01:28 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334131 I feel she is trying to convey the idea that though you have been through that position or place in life before, when you go through it again it is different. You are different, you have grown into a different person through your experiences. Sat, 13 Feb 2021 03:08:42 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301302 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301302 This is interesting to me because it states perhaps the reason Morrie and Mitch are great friends is because of the void in Mitch's life where his relationship with brother was. In a sense, Morrie was the brother Mitch never had. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:58:11 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265133 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265133 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:43:26 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265096 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265096 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:34:05 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260325 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260325 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:49:18 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260203 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260203 Sat, 09 Jan 2021 02:42:42 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2193950 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2193950 The Boys finally caught and killed the rat and were getting ready to flush him when Arnold states "Somebody ought to say something." This was a big part in the movie showing the sympathy of the Boys. Lucien's response is the most moving though, by saying, "God, here comes the rat." Though it may not sound like a thoughtful response, this shows Lucien's compassion for other creatures and his hope for the rat to be heaven once they flush it. It shows a glimpse of his optimism and sympathetic side by him giving his eulogy to the rat. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:56:35 +0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2188841 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2188841 I agree. In this scene Barry took a sympathetic approach to encourage Arnold to take his groceries back. By stating, "Anyone who can flush a rat, can do just about anything" Barry is giving Arnold the push he need to have the courage to return his groceries. Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:27:15 +0800