Most recent public comments by Sydney Sierota https://nowcomment.com/users/94522 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627822 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627822 She is talking about our mind and how we need to think our own thoughts more. She uses hand motions around her head. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627807 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627807 She held up books from her suitcase to show to the audience. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627797 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627797 She used hand quotations whenever she said "man", implying it could be a man or woman. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627790 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627790 She maintains a smile and cordial facial expressions. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627775 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627775 Susan was talking about people's ideas bubbling to the surface and used hand motions to give a visual for that. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627743 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627743 She actively moves around and makes simple hand gestures to match her words or emotions. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627733 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627733 She demonstrates hand gestures when describing the cheer she learned at camp. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627723 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627723 She starts off the TED talk with a bag in her hands. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567084 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567084 Everyone saw her using her talents and that pushed other people out of their comfort zones as well. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567082 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567082 Sister Corita brought other people to think the way she did, which was to stay positive and look at everything as an opportunity. You are able to take something out of each experience you come in contact with and she taught people that. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567079 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567079 During this time, a very popular movement was happening in Los Angeles. There were many nuns doing several things in helping the religious community. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567069 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2567069 With her positive thoughts of the world, Sister Corita was able to touch many lives and share her knowledge. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534371 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534371 Being flexible is having the ability to change your mind based on new information or ideas provided to you. Having flexibility is a big skill, especially in problem solving. If you are stuck on one thing and it isn't working, taking other people's ideas or exploring other options will help you solve it quicker. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:46:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534352 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534352 The ability to be able to truly listen and understand someone is harder than most people think. A lot of people today don't take the time to really put yourself in other people's situation. This causes disagreements and problems. Psychologists say this is one of the highest forms of intelligent behavior because it is a hard task made to sound easy. People may think they're doing it or it's simple but very few really take the time to do this. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:42:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534334 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534334 I think persisting is an important way to deal with problems. When you're facing a problem, you need to try to find ways to solve it. Coming up with a plan and strategies to help you is a vital life skill. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:36:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534290 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534290 This line refers to producing knowledge as coming up with something on your own. It refers to reproducing knowledge as simply remembering something said to you or something you had to memorize. When testing for habits of mind, they test of knowledge students must come up with themselves (produce) instead of things they remember from recent assignments or tests (reproduce). Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:29:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534222 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534222 The line about adding to the list of habits of mind interests me because there is so many out there. It would take a lot of time and thought to expand this list to its full potential. We can explore them in the classroom but it seems like our work would almost never be done. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:55:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534176 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2534176 I relate to this quote about the journey beginning when we don't know which way to go because I have struggled in many decisions regarding college and I know that my life on my own will start soon, and that is the true journey. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:22:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529380 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529380 In this paragraph, the author gives dialogue of people gossiping about Janie. This shows that the people are jealous and envy her, while also giving us a feel of the crowd around the people in the town. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:24:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529379 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529379 The author is saying that men do as they please. They have their differences, but they stick to their dreams and goals in life. At this point in time, men could do what they wanted because they had all the power. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:20:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529377 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529377 In this sentence, the author is trying to explain women's thoughts. In this time, it was easier to stay stuck on negative things that have happened because more bad things happened to women than good. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:15:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529362 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2529362 During this time especially, women had very little hope to do things they wanted. Instead they did whatever they were told and let their hopes and dreams subside. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:05:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380418 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380415 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380415 I think the author meant the students finally realized who they are to society and have discovered what their future may look like. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380413 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380413 There are two sides to this. The author may be hopeful for a brighter future for his daughter, one she can look back on later in life with no regrets. However, he may be referring to his daughter ending up like him, wishing things were different. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380409 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380409 While explaining his living situation, there is a lot of pity brought on. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380406 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380406 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380359 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380359 Most people do not realize the stress and pressure of taking a big test like this. After having a call with an upset father, Paula finally starts to see the negative effects brought on by state tests. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380353 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380353 I agree. One frustrating day seemed like the end of the world. One bad grade made you want to quit. At this age, any type of failure is hard to deal with. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380347 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380347 There is a lot pressure brought on by tests and as a young student, a bad grade can make you want to quit. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380344 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380344 I agree with Addyson and Ella. I think the author wanted special emphasis on his realization that the kids were alive and the use of italics definitely made it stand out more in the text. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380336 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380336 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380321 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380321 I think the father has a lot of fear about his son seeing the real world and how dark it can be. He doesn't want him to be exposed to everything, especially all the cruelty and problems in the world. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380293 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380293 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380270 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380270 I agree and think this quote has a really deep message. It shows how much love the father has for the son and explains the longing he has for his son to have a better life than him. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380253 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380253 I agree and think the lowercase "i" also helps establish a tone and gives you a sense of the education of the writer. It may bring on the question, does the writer not care enough to capitalize it or is he trying to prove a point? Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380239 I think the author does this to help establish the tone and also show the level of writing used. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380203 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380203 The boy probably knows growing up he is different from others but in a school setting will discover or realize what that truly means for his life. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380186 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380186 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380147 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380147 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380062 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380062 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380053 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380053 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380039 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380039 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379981 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379981 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377095 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377095 This was huge to give David some of his confidence back and for him to know he was taking steps in the right direction. It may have seemed hopeless at times, but he didn't gave up and his hard work throughout the course payed off. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:38:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377093 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377093 It was a big milestone for David because he finally could understand a full sentence his teacher said. Even though the comment made was rude, he was still proud that he was making progress and fully understood what she was saying. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:36:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377088 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377088 David expresses that he is becoming very comfortable in the classroom and is always talking, but when he is in public he is nervous to have simple conversations. I think a lot of this comes from trying to prove to his teacher that he can do it. However, David also needs to apply what he's learning outside the classroom as well. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:32:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377080 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377080 The teacher reacted very negatively and yelled at David. He is not sure what he said but he could tell by the surrounding words and tone she was angry. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:28:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377063 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2377063 David lays out the details of the school. He talks about his early arrival to see what it was like and how he was intimidated because of everyone's well-spoken French and how much younger they were. He paints a clear picture of the students talking and his feelings to help the reader imagine the scene. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:21:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2376850 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2376850 I agree. I feel like we as students overlook the jobs of teachers and janitors. We forget to acknowledge and be thankful for the work the school faculty members put in. They have a big impact on the facilities and make schools a better place to learn. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:14:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2376837 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2376837 This quote was very powerful and brought a new perspective that most people don't think about. At school, you never know what a classmate is going through at home. This should teach us not to be so quick to judge if someone has bad grades because their struggling could e a result of something you have no idea about. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:08:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2376834 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2376834 In Malcolm London's TED talk, he discusses high school stereotypes and how it affects them. For example, Malcolm talks about the "regulars" of his high school. More examples are jocks and nerds. He also talks about how these labels mean nothing because majority of people's inner personality is never shown. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:24:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375890 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375890 This opened my eyes to show that slavery didn’t only have negative effects on the slaves, but also the slave owners. It turned a caring, gentle woman into a violent person with no regards to how anyone felt. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375886 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375886 I loved the title of your comment, bread for bread. It was a trade of Frederick receiving knowledge while giving the little boys bread. I like the wording and analogy of the title. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375883 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375883 Frederick talks about how he wished he didn’t know so much sometimes so he didn’t know how bad his life really was. It would have been much easier at times to simply not know the full effect of what was going on and be clueless about the severity of their situation. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375881 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2375881 Frederick knew that making writing a competition to these kids would drive them to want to do it more. They didn’t realize they were helping him learn because they were so focused on trying to have the best handwriting. It was smart of Douglas to motivate these kids the right way. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332965 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332965 Lines 1 and 3 rhyme and lines 2,4, and 5 rhyme. The rhyme scheme is ababb. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:54:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332940 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332940 The author uses "your" repetitively in this line to make her point that it's your choice because it's your money and guns. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:51:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332927 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332927 This stanza has a very strong tone. She makes it clear she won't let anyone mess with her and she won't go down without a fight. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:47:46 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326799 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326799 The last stanza implies that this is a repetitive cycle and will continue to happen. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:38:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326783 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326783 I agree with Katie. The first stanza sets up the entire poem and gives detail but also leaves you wondering which direction the poem was headed. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:22:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2305675 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2305675 I feel like people try to distract themselves with materialistic things and popularity. At the end of the day, without some type of family love, life is a lot harder and you really don't have much like Morrie said. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:26:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2305665 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2305665 I agree completely. When things are good, we forget about the little things and importance of family and the people around us. We take the best things around us for granted and assume we will have them forever. When something bad happens, you realize how good you really had it before and this can lead to a lot of regret. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:24:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2305658 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2305658 I agree with Brandon. Many people wish for this and I think it is better to be around people you love when you know it is going to happen soon. It is important to cherish your last moments and do things how you want. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:17:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2305652 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2305652 I think we all sometimes wish things were still constantly done for us or we were still younger. It was an easier time, there was no worries and our parents did everything for it. I feel like we all miss that at times. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:15:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2305647 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2305647 I agree. I think it is interesting how life becomes full circle and we all revert back to being children when we get older. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:13:00 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2274097 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2274097 I feel like now we've reached a point where usually teachers have to take control to start class rather than the students waiting on the teacher. I think there would be more talking instead of a long silence. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:03:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2274095 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2274095 This paragraph makes me feel a lot of sympathy for Morrie. He is used to thinking he was needed, especially in his sports column, but he is upset knowing things were not that different without him. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:01:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2269365 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2269365 I thought it was very interesting that he was so inspired by Morrie that he introduced him to his parents. This helps me realize the effect he had on his life. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:01:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2269345 https://nowcomment.com/documents/243457?scroll_to=2269345 My brother and I had a coach with ALS. I was younger so I didn't know exactly what it was but we both saw him struggle and it makes more sense now that I know what it is and what it does to you. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:57:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187453 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187453 I think Katie's question was very good and something I had to think about for a minute. I do agree with Emma and think everyone was sad to say goodbye but got closure at the end. Everyone has a new, different life ahead of them and seemed to be moving past their old lives. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:16:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187449 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187449 In this moment I realized that Jack was more of a father figure to Barry than his actual father and how he knew no matter what his shot was Jack would not judge him. Jack's opinion would not change of Barry based on a golf shot but Barry's dad blew up and was furious when he couldn't do it right. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:12:17 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187446 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187446 I think by saying this he is coming to terms with jack leaving and the difference it will make in his life. He more concerned about his day to day life changing than any of the other people Jack took care of. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:08:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187444 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187444 I didn't notice this either but I definitely can see it after you said something. He was very excited and wanted everything to be perfect for him and did his best to create a good party for Jack. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:05:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2175575 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2175575 I think the length of the poem makes it even more powerful. It is short but gets right to the point and leaves no room for doubts. Many poems can become confusing and complicated butt this poem emphasizes how you need to let the people around you help you out during the bad times, especially because they're there during the good ones. A simple but powerful message given in only seven lines. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:11:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2175572 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2175572 I believe the "we're" is related directly to "others". The meaning behind it being if your close friends/family are there during the good times, they should stand by you through the tough ones as well. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:11:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2175565 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2175565 I think the author is referring to anyone you can lean on. I agree with what you said about family and close friends and believe he is implying "others" are people you are close to. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:11:53 -0400