Comments by Belle Garrett Most recent public comments by Belle Garrett https://nowcomment.com/users/94756 Reading between the lines https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2525962 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2525962 Janie views her life as something beautiful that she loves, and still does not let herself forget the hardships and struggles she has endured. She views each part of her life as a "new leaf", whether it be good or bad. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:12:04 +0100 Mr. Harris points this poster out to his son, explaining that the poster or quote itself will not help them out of the hood, but the inspiration he draws from it very well can. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376513 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376513 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 This line shows a teacher allowing her own fear to label her students as either victims of gun violence or perpetrators the same before they have had a chance to grow up. Maybe this fear is rational, but it may also be irrational. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376512 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376512 One can never understand another individual's fears without living a day in their shoes. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 This portion of Mr. Harris's poem was easy for me to relate to. After many years of taking standardized tests, it is easy to become overwhelmed and mentally exhausted. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376504 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376504 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 Standardized tests do not determine how good or bad of a student one is, they only prove or disprove the notion that students are learning what their particular state deems to be necessary. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376502 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376502 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 Mr. Harris displays a sense of pride over his students on this page. He watches his students embrace their childhood and realizes they are full of potential they can not see themselves. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376499 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376499 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 These wings on the children's backs can symbolize innocence and creativity, but they can also symbolize a child's ability to "take flight" and find their individuality in their lives. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376482 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376482 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 Mr. Harris shows continuously throughout this poem how deeply he cares for his students. All teachers who truly care about their students stick with those children for the rest of their lives. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376463 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376463 This simple act of kindness from Mr. Harris will never leave this young student's mind and will greatly influence him for the rest of his life. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:00:02 +0000 This line can be relatable for many teenagers who deeply desire to leave their hometown and be something other than what the people in their town think they should be. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376462 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376462 However, with these dreams to become their own person, they acknowledge limitations within themselves, and must begin a journey of discovering themselves in order to be successful. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 This entire page shows the stress and pressure that standardized testing puts on children from such a young age. This pressure can create a form of anxiety that will cause students to place a negative connotation on school. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376438 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376438 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 This statement represents the endless possibilities children have. Children should not be limited or barred when it comes to their futures, they should be told to never stop "reaching for clouds". https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376432 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376432 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:42 +0000 Most parents want to give their children the experience of a vacation, but they are financially unable to do so. These shortcomings can be taxing on the family, especially when the child so desperately wishes to travel and see the world. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376413 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376413 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:41 +0000 This sentence could have many meanings to different people. To me, this highlights yet again the innocence of childhood. This aspect of innocence, to me, is highlighting the inexperience with cruel people. Children do not know about bullies or "bad guys". https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376397 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376397 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:41 +0000 This image on the cover of the book allows the reader to infer a small portion of the contents ahead. The butterfly wings can symbolize innocence, creativity, or the potential for prosperity in the children's futures. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376385 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376385 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:55 +0000 Everyone has heard this quote at one point or another in their lives. We are often told this a children to keep us motivated in school, with the hope in the back of our minds that we can become whatever we want, as long as we continue to be determined. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376306 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376306 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:40 +0000 This paragraph sticks out to me because I believe many parents feel this way for their children. They want what's best for them, and many want better for their children in their adult life than what they have had themselves. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376261 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376261 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:46 +0000 This sentence highlights the innocence and creativity of a child's imagination. This creativity can either be strengthened or diminished throughout years of schooling. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376225 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376225 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:59:57 +0000 I agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2375410 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2375410 The social barriers given through labels can often prevent an individual from reaching their full potential. Labels can be barring, whether intentional or not, and it can be extremely damaging upon adolescents. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:34:46 +0000 The freedom learning provides https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2355543 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2355543 In Malcolm X's autobiography "Learning to Read", X highlights the freedom he finds within reading the dictionary in his cell. Malcolm X dedicated his time in prison to learning, and bettering himself. His decision to become literate was made when he discovered he was not eloquently spoken enough to speak to other people who had not grown up on the streets. X found the learning and copying of a dictionary was the enrichment he needed to succeed when he was freed from prison. This way of learning allowed Malcolm X to feel as though he had control over a large part of his life, at a time where he was not allowed to control the other aspects. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:42:25 +0000 "You expect to feel eleven but you don't" https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2351222 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2351222 The first paragraph of Rachel's story talks about growing up physically, but not mentally and emotionally. This part of being a kid is one of the hardest, because you feel like you should automatically "feel" older as soon as your birthday begins. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:32:32 +0000 Relating to similar pasts https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351219 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351219 In this sentence, Mrs. Jones tells Roger that she also did things she is not necessarily proud of when she was a kid because she wanted things she could not have. This statement was made to let Roger know she understands why he felt the need to try to steal from her, although that does not make it right. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:01:27 +0100 Great point https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334444 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334444 This point is something I had not considered. I think it is interesting to contemplate different perspective of nature, colors, and how those factors influence how one may see the nature surrounding them. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:17:35 +0000 I agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334121 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334121 I believe the entire poem hints to police brutality and racism overall in America. Within every stanza there are allusions to racism, some being more bold than others. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:51:20 +0000 Death https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301254 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301254 Morrie talks about what everyone feels; wanting to die peacefully and painlessly, rather than in the middle of something like a painful coughing fit, which could be his reality. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:47:27 +0000 Morrie talking about having children https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301216 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301216 Even though in this section Morrie is talking about life, love, and family, he still ties it to death because it is inevitable in life. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:35:22 +0000 When I first saw this man, I was extremely confused. What is that on his head? Where is his shirt? I believe he is a physical summary of what happened at the Capitol; very confusing, and striking fear solely with appearance. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248259?scroll_to=2265134 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248259?scroll_to=2265134 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:54:28 +0000 Lindsay, I fully agree with you. Bringing a flag that represents such a horrific time period in the history of America shows such blatant disrespect towards the country the people who rioted claim to love so much. https://nowcomment.com/documents/248259?scroll_to=2265108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/248259?scroll_to=2265108 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:46:14 +0000 I agree. It is nice to see something positive and wholesome during the madness of 2020, it kind of feels relieving. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260334 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260334 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:53:16 +0000 The circumstances of the pandemic have caused so much additional suffering among families who have lost loved ones because they are unable to attend funeral services and/or grieve properly. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260246 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260246 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:34:47 +0000 Arnold and his grocery items https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2183952 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2183952 I think Arnold's grocery situation says that he is easily taken advantage of, as he bought dozens of boxes of wheaties from the store. The people working there probably know who he is because he is there so often. Jack's response helps Arnold understand that he was taken advantage of though he believes he was given a deal, and he helps Arnold understand he needs to take some of his purchases back to the grocery store. Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:47:19 +0100