Final Response

Reflecting- After I read a book, or a few chapters, I reflect on what happened to make sure I knew what happened and the details. I then think of the important things and reread them so I don't forget it.
Predicting- In this book it was fairly easy to see what was going to happen at the end so I had no problem predicting the ending or what would happen next. Really good books, or the ones I really like, make you think something then have something that I could predict happen and I love that because it throws me off course so I want to keep reading.
Questioning- While reading books I don't really question it, only if something strange happens. For example when Russell said to Catalina "Nice legs" I got confused and asked myself what he was thinking because that wasn't the smartest thing to do.
Summarizing- Like Reflecting I do this at the end of a chapter so I make sure I know what is happening in the book. I also do it to see if anything important was added to a character.
Visualizing- This is one of my favorite parts in reading a book because from the beginning I picture the characters and so when I read the whole thing turns into a little movie in my head. It makes the books really enjoyable for me. However once it's turned into a movie I end up thinking "No. She doesn't look like that!" and things of that nature.

Myself as Catalina

Envision yourself as Russell, Elliot, or Catalina. Describe how you would feel and react to the bullies in the story.

If I was Catalina I would do one of two things: either ignore them or fight back and stand up for myself. I would probably ignore them for a while and just keep it bottled up then finally just crack and stand up for myself. I'm sure I would be scared to stand up for myself but they would be treating me like I wasn't their equal. Or even a person for that matter. I just wouldn't be able to stand that at all. In the end if that didn't work I would just beg my parents to take me back to my home country and not leave me where people hate me. I like how Catalina just ignores what Bethany says and the way she responds is the letter (page 70). To me, to write that letter must have taken courage. A lot of courage.

Keeping Quiet

§ Answer the questions in complete sentences and use proper English (restrain from using MSN chat style of writing).

§ Use evidence from the novel to support your answer and include page numbers.

§ When commenting to your peers, be respectful in your language and about their responses. It is okay to disagree, but do it in a polite manner.

Novel connection. When Richie punches Russell in the face, his mother wants to call the principal, however, Russell wants to keep quiet about the whole incident. Russell’s mom’s response was, “I’m not doing nothing. If one adult did this to another, he'd be in jail. Why should it be different for kids?” (p. 45)

Blog Question: Should kids solve their own problems or should adults/parents get involved? Explain.

I think kids should solve their own problems because they won't have anyone to solve their problems when they grow up except them so its good practice for them. In the book Russell, Elliot, and Catalina take matters into their own hands and officially start the 'The Revealers' (Page 101). Russell, Elliot, and Catalina all have their own stories. Catalina and Elliot publish them and soon a lot of people catch on (Elliot's story on page 91, Catalina on page 70). It becomes this big thing and soon the teachers discover it but do nothing about it (page 107). By doing this they are taking matters into their own hands and making a difference. Parents aren't always there for them and they are growing up by doing this. They no longer have a safety net and are helping themselves and the other kids. Even though it has no effect at the beginning, for the kids it must be really good to get it off their chest and tell somebody. That's why kids should solve their problems by themselves. If I was Catalina I would do the blog but I would also stand up for myself.

Two Truths and a Lie

My best friend in the whole wide world lives in Texas.
I dislike very strongly my older brother and sister.
I love history.