Friday, November 16, 2012

Reflection

I loved the book Speak. When i read it the first time, I couldn't put it down. It has taught me a lot. Melinda was too scared to talk about what had happened that summer. She lost friends, and became completely silent. It really shows that if someone hurts you, you need to have the courage to tell someone. You can't keep it bottled up inside. It only hurts you more. This main message in this book, i think, is to just speak up. Tell someone. It helps. It could go with a lot of other different things also, such as bullying, or abuse. Reading this book just helps you understand what someone is going through. Don't judge someone when you don't know anything about them, or what has happened to them.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Alienation

A lot of teenagers in high school feel just like Melinda does in the book. I know someone who is bullied almost everyday at his school. He's too scared to tell an adult, because he knows it will only make things worse. He has had times where he has thought about just running away so he wouldn't have to deal with it anymore. I talked him into staying, because you can't really run away from problems in life. It doesn't solve anything.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

How I Express Myself

I express myself through many different things. The major thing I use to express myself is music. Music is my way of getting away from everything. I love finding new songs, that barely anyone else has found. Music is the best way I have found to express myself.

The First Ten Lies You Are Told In High School

1. If you need anything, we’ll be here to help you. 2. Bullying is not tolerated. 3. Your lunch is edible.. 4. These four years will be the best of your life. 5. We expect that you do more here, since you’re not in middle school anymore. 6. Bring us your problems, and we’ll help you. 7. You can’t leave school unnoticed. 8. Your classes aren’t hard. 9. You will be able to get form class to class on time. 10. You are important.