Most recent public comments by Grant Miller https://nowcomment.com/users/94896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627772 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627772 She is keeping the audience interested in her Ted Talk by sounding joyful or more monotone at times depending on what she is trying to convey to the audience. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627730 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627730 She is showing life from showing emotion in the words she is saying. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627721 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295852?scroll_to=2627721 She is putting different inflections on her words giving them life. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:16:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539455 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539455 I like this quote because he does not want us to strive for perfection but embrace our mistakes as a learning experience. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:09:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539451 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539451 To add to carter's statement, if we do not own up to our mistakes and strive to not make them again then that person's life will just be a circle of the same event happening over and over until they decide to strive for accuracy. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:07:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539441 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539441 I agree success will not come without hard work even if it looks lucky from the outside, there is always hard work done in the shadows. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:01:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539434 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539434 Providing the definition is very useful so I can understand what the author is speaking about in the following text. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:58:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539411 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539411 This is very good information to know so we can play to our Habits of Mind when tasked with something difficult. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:51:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539390 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2539390 "The mind that is not baffled is not employed" is a great quote that says if someone is not confused or tested they are not into the task at hand. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:45:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528324 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528324 This sentence makes the reader think that her hair is one of her best features and later in the book John Starks makes her put her hair up so guys won't touch it or flirt with her. It's ironic because this is probably one of the reasons he fell for her and ends up making her put it up. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:50:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528322 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528322 Joe Starks is an interesting name and can really stay with the reader. Also can show that this person is going to be a big part of the plot. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:45:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528321 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528321 Janie was sad about her husband was not as sweet to her as he used to be and he was complaining about her not being as much as a help as his last wife. This not a good sign for their marriage and was foreshadowing their separation. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:43:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377582 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377582 The parent's son in the story has a vast imagination and high hopes for the future. I can tell from this text," My son runs his hands across a puddle out our apartment, pretends it's an ocean he can swim in." Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377578 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377578 His poem told the story of many parents wanting the best for their children Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377571 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377571 It is interesting for him say he is a father first then an educator and I think this can be very important lesson to set your priorities straight. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377562 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377562 She used repetition in her poem by saying "there's rainbows in the water" a few times. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377558 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377558 I really like that she is not just reading the poem very monotone like but putting empathize on words and making it feel more impactful. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377552 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377552 This seems to be a normal poem about a normal life of a child excited about summer and excited to spend time with his family. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377550 He seems excited for summer and has thought about making this tent with the fan for awhile Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377540 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377540 While I was reading this piece I could imagine her reading to her daughter and taking her of her. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377539 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377539 This poem is really inspiring because of how the poet talked about how her child would grow up through reading books. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377533 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377533 This shows that it is probable that standardized testing's negatives could out way the positives because ruining a child's future is not worth any kind of data that the testing provides. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377527 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377527 I like the line "Marshawn stands on his desk; tries to grab a cloud or two." It shows he is reaching for the sky and trying to have some fun. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377522 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377522 This poem to me just describes kids having fun with their bubbles, bean bags, and playing games like hide-and-seek. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377516 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377516 I think it is really ironic the poster hanging by the "nappy ass cobweb read: You can do anything if you put your mind to it." You can do anything until it comes to cobwebs. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377508 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377508 I really like the line "I hope he doesn't grow up like me, holding down mop buckets to keep the water running." I feel like this line a really creative but very blunt way of putting I did not live up to my potential but I hope my son will. She understands her position in her life and that is to put her son on the right path so he does not in the same position. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377499 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377499 "Her son watches YouTube to prove that somewhere the water is wider than the classroom," and I would assume from this text he has never been to the ocean before and that they can not afford to make a trip to the beach. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377496 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377496 The poet uses the words "will hand him a telescope" and I can infer from this she was interested in science but was never given the opportunity to explore this interest. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377492 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377492 In this stanza the poet leads the reader to believe that this school failed her previously but hopes it does not do the same for her son. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377486 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377486 It is interesting that the illustrator put butterflies on the children's back and I am interested in finding out the meaning behind this Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377482 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377482 The butterflies on the children's back is an interesting touch to the cover page and I am interested in what the meaning behind it is. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377476 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377476 The imagery along with the title makes the book look interesting and makes want to read it. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374719 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374719 The tone is more or less serious except for a couple moments of comedic relief. A example of a comedic relief moment is when they were talking about the alphabet and he thought to himself that he did not know the sounds of alphabet. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:58:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374717 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374717 I think this piece of text appeals to ethos because it made me feel bad for the students having a teacher like that and it does not even seem like her method of teacher is helping them. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:37:25 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374714 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374714 From the text I would think author is persistent and tough with all the abuse he puts up with, I also would think he is optimistic and is why the character sticks around after the teacher attempts to belittle her students. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:34:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374711 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374711 The audience can be about anyone who finds this story interesting. This book would be good for someone who interested in learning french and would like an interesting story to go along with it. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 13:34:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374709 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374709 I think this is suppose to lighten the mood a little because he says everyone else is laughing but he does not even know how to say each letter of the alphabet. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:37:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2369843 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2369843 This is very disappointing that it will cost teacher more to get the degree than they will make for the years to come. I hope we find a way to increase the salary to create more increased in the job and for more passionate people to enter this field to teach the next generation. Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:58:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2357144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2357144 Having someone that cared for him helped him to have the belief in himself to learn to read and write.Also that he was given the chance to be able to learn this sacred skill that he ended up looking at as curse because it shed more of the evil of his situation. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2354688 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2354688 I have never thought about approaching life this way and I think it is really interesting that I could just think to myself oh that was just my younger self thinking or saying something dumb. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:22:17 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351226 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351226 Mrs. Washington was really nice to the boy because she was understanding of his situation and knew he was not a bad kid but a desperate kid. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334124 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334124 The poet is talking of an adventure he had on one his hikes and was able to find a scroll of ancient wisdom. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:54:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334099 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334099 The tone of this poem is very serious. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:37:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301297 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301297 I agree with Morrie where he said wants to die peacefully and in a coughing and choking to death but just in silence and peace. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:54:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301203 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301203 It was interesting that his brother did not want any of his family around to help him through this tough, while Morrie said family was the only reason he has gotten through his past years with the disease. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:31:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265130 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265130 I was having similar thoughts when I saw this photo but also everyone who just living in the moment and having a good time. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:46:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260292 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260292 It very sad and I could not believe Kobe had actually died so early and along with one of his daughter's which was the worst part because she only in her teens. Kobe was so iconic in his play on the court but what will live on was his mentality for the game of basketball and also life. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:45:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187484 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187484 To add to your point the movie makes us feel like he is always doing something for some else and never thinking about him self by always helping during the day and taking phone calls from them and other people during the night. The start of the movie made me feel he is trying to do more than he should be and needs to dial it back some and focus on his relationship or something that he can do to relax. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:42:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187479 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187479 Jack offers very simple advice in how to get rid of the rat by saying catch it, kill it, and flush it. Jack was very rushed and short in his response because he was on a call with someone else. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 22:31:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187465 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187465 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:36:33 -0500