Most recent public comments by Yahir Velasco https://nowcomment.com/users/94528 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532891 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532891 Men of the time didn't see this as a problem. It's just a normal thing in this time period. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:07:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532842 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532842 When discussing the topic of this book the reader has to realize that this isn't 2021. This book takes place at least before the 1920's. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:52:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532812 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532812 When trying to bring a story back into the time period, the author has to really delve deep into the older dialog of the time. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:47:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532811 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2532811 This part of the text seems to explain that the death she had witnessed was not one of peaceful drifting away, but a painful and sudden death. One that shocked the person's body enough to keep their eyes open. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:42:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380284 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380284 Students must be given a reason to work. Whether it be candy or a good grade. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380272 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380272 Children must be able to read about their own experiences through a character that is like them. A major factor that plays into this is race. A POC should be able to read a book relating to themselves. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380259 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380259 When teachers hear this it is more than likely gut-wrenching. Some of them cannot even help the student afford materials. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380250 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380250 Life is stressful and escapes are needed. How to escape is very difficult. Some find a book or a game for example. Money has a lot to do with this though, there is only so much you can buy with knowledge. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380233 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380233 There is almost no consideration in schools for the children, it is always the teachers breaking their backs to support them (if that even happens). Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380208 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380208 School can be absolute creative bliss, or creativity manslaughter. there is little to no in between. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380189 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380189 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380163 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380163 A recent study by the national school board association found that in black households: 64% have parents whose education level is less than high school. 45% live in mother-only households. 35% live in father-only households. So while not the fault of the Dept. of Edu. it can be realized that this happens so they can focus more on children of color that disproportionately get affected by this issue. Link to article: https://nsba.org/Perspectives/2020/black-students-condition-education Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380145 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380145 I believe that there is no need for these standardized tests, they can cause test anxiety in some students that can cause them to fail in turn not be accepted into the schools they apply to. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380094 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380094 His TED Talk did revolve around points like that. I agree with him in those points that schools tend to destroy creativity. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380082 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380082 I do not believe that you can rule out ALL systemic racism, it most definitely exists. Just because you haven't seen/experienced it doesn't mean it's not there. I've never seen X or Y is not valid when others have seen X and Y on numerous occasion in the system they live in. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380038 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380038 I agree that children should not be faced with oppression when in school, but the fact is that they are. Children are being taught that some are lesser in some ways, whether it be through such obvious measures like race, to much more discrete talks about socio-economic status. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380002 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2380002 While I see your point Tavian, it is not all black and white. If a child is not taught about oppression then they have no idea how to react to it if it happens. Children should be taught about this so if it is to be brought up children will know how to handle it. If they are not taught the meaning of oppression then they are not living an easier life. They are living a life of ignorance and will be faced with the harsh reality of life once they grow up. You can be oppressed if you do not know what oppression means, it is what you do with your knowledge that can help you over come your oppression. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379964 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379964 When you were a kid, you did not notice these small micro-aggressions that can create a much larger problem in the future. It is something that can be controlled by proper training and being self aware. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379926 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379926 In some cultures butterflies signify death. Could it be that this is used as a sort of false assurance to make the viewer think the children are alive? Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379895 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379895 The butterflies seem to not be fully grown, so in order to be able to take flight they must grow some more. They can grow through learning. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379880 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2379880 It seems like the kids could possibly be having some sort of recess. where in one moment of the day they can release all of their pent up energy. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375241 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375241 I completely agree with Isabel. When learning a language you must be able to associate words. So using your native tongue when learning a new one, give commonalities between both languages. Use a syllable count, pronunciation, or even how it's spelled. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:30:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375236 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375236 People can have a full grasp on a lot of things while not looking like they know these things. I know some people who are Scandinavian who are perfectly fluent in Spanish. People's looks have absolutely nothing to do with their skills. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:21:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375227 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375227 Sometimes teachers do not wait for students to get a clear grasp on what they're learning. They often leave others behind who end up never fully catching up. One bad grade on a quiz or test and they could fail the quarter, or even the semester. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:21:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375223 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375223 I agree with Riley, I did not do super good when I began learning English. It always sounded like gibberish and unintelligible garbage. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:18:23 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375210 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2375210 Being that English is not my first language, I can understand their experience being called something but not understanding it. The teacher was quite rude insulting someone, but it hurts a little more when you do not know what it means and how it is used in the language. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:12:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2372503 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2372503 Throughout the TED talk London mentions the separation of honors and regulars. It seems schools focus too much on putting students in these "High Ability" classes rather than putting the students where they believe they should be. I don't think that being separated into these little pods are good because the students who are put in honors are flooded with work and constantly under stress. While if you are sorted into the regular classes you feel as if though you are not smart enough and were put in there as an almost last resort so you keep up. Personally being put in these honors classes has brought quite a lot of stress onto my life and really messes with my health sometimes. I cannot take a break because something is constantly due. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:42:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2359673 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2359673 With Douglass's ability to read it allows him to be able to perceive the world in a whole new light. Being literate is the barrier between being able to think more abstract. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2359600 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2359600 The only way Douglass managed not to end his own life was hope. Hope that one day he'd be free. Hope that he would not resort to killing for his own life. The chains of slavery has caused significant damage on Douglass's mental state. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2354508 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2354508 Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones mentioned that she believes in god, maybe that could be a reason she chose to help Roger rather than just cast him out. Her morals are based on her religious practices, and how she should help those who are in need of help. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2354501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2354501 Langston Hughes lived in Missouri back in the 1920's. He grew up there and helped lead the Harlem Renaissance. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2354462 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2354462 I do understand what you are pointing out, but when you're a child the only things you think about... Growing up. you cannot wait to grow up, and when you want grow up that is the only thing you want to do. In retrospect, we should all have appreciated our childhood a little more, but that's what 17 year old me is saying, not 11 year old me. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:03:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2354449 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2354449 Some struggle with being a child is how you're not allowed to have a discussion with an adult. You can only listen, if you refute or try to change their mind you're labeled as disrespectful. When an adult says you do something you MUST do it or else you're going to suffer consequences. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:59:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332999 Jordan writes in this line how people or others just brush off this argument and laugh at her. Other people along side her are trying to fight for equality. But when being laughed at she does not take it to heart. As those who are not trying to understand her fight, should not fight at all. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:58:57 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332961 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332961 It seems to be a fight between people of color and their systemic oppression by the Police and policing forces. It also speaks on how people of color should not take the oppression lying down and must try to fight back. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:53:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332937 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2332937 The rhyme scheme in this stanza is: abbbb Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:50:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326793 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326793 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:34:57 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326787 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326787 Impossible to understand/ interpret Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:34:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326774 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326774 Would the flower bed imply something along the lines of death? Some funerals people give flowers to the tombs of those who pass away, making a bed of flowers. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:32:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326680 https://nowcomment.com/documents/257626?scroll_to=2326680 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:21:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2299607 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2299607 Crying is a natural part of life. It shows how we show love and emotion towards people you know. Others don't realize that crying is not a thing that shows weakness, but rather shows appreciation towards someone. Someone who has made you feel some way that you are overwhelmed with emotions and the only thing you can do is, cry. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:18:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2299511 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2299511 While money does in fact give you access to things that others may not have: a nice car, house, school, etc. It will never make someone a better person. You can donate your entire networth to charity, but it won't make you a better person just because of that thing alone. You have to be able to use the money you have while being a kind hearted soul who appreciates life more because you are in a position of privilege. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:53:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2299474 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247092?scroll_to=2299474 While being young is good in a sense that you are free of most health issues and having freedom to do many things,you are not free from the standards. The standards that have been set in place by people who create said them. Some people are more comfortable not putting on makeup or wearing a dress, while others are quite the opposite. People don't find the fact being young has so many expectations to live up to and be a part of the status quo. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:39:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2269361 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2269361 I can connect with you on that fact too. During my therapy I was told that in order for me to build trust in people at least enough to talk to them openly I needed a long time to flesh out my development of trust in said persons. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2269350 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246954?scroll_to=2269350 In most relationships with people, it takes some time to develop enough trust in one person to be able to trust them "even when you're in the dark." How is it that some people can just immediately trust someone enough to successfully do a trust fall exercise? Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:58:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187492 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187492 This I personally believe to be true, because in the case of Jack his life took so many different turns until it led to him being the care giver/friend of the "boys." Then later leading him to have a change of heart and planned to work somewhere else. All of these things led Jack to experience different kinds of points of views, from the view of what others thought of the "boys" to what he saw in them. From the Karen calling them a slur, to the speech he believed Lucien said. His experiences led him to see life in a more thought provoking and weird way. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:14:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187485 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187485 It seems like Barry's father has had long standing issues when it came to him being proud of Barry. Any small attempt that Barry made to make his father appreciate his efforts have always ended in his dad physically or emotionally hurt him. While I feel his baseball grip could've been open to critique as he told his father that he taught golf to others, it still does not excuse his father from manipulating him. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:44:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2170549 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238472?scroll_to=2170549 Currently our circumstances are quite unusual, but can you consider these times as great? I believe so, due to our human nature and wanting life to be normal again, people are making rash decisions that prolong this situation we are currently in and could possibly be in for years to come. I believe these trying ties to be a pain we are all capable of of sharing. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:49:32 -0400