Batesville High School.....The perfect place to be, right? Not at all. How does a small town filled with drama sound? ..not exactly my "cup of tea."
This small town school is filled with many selfish, rude, obnoxious people. There is absolutely nothing to do in Batesville, so girls often result to making up rumors about each other to stay entertained.
This school could use a lot of perfecting. To make school perfect there would have to be no selfish people. If everyone cared about everyone else, there would be less problems. No more rumors, no more fights, no more drama!
Teachers? Well, most of the teachers are great. But school gets very stressful when your teachers get mad at you for just asking a simple question. Some teachers expect you to already know everything, and if you don't, it doesn't affect them a bit. So, if the teachers were more understanding, that'd be great.
Last but not least, I would bring Taylor back. School just isn't the same without her.
I know that school will never be perfect, especially in Batesville. But with these ideas, i think BHS would be one step closer.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
ANTHEM..
How would you like to live in a society where the word "I" is forbidden? In Anthem by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 is in this exact situation. There is absolutely no individuality, everything they do, they done as "we". The people were not allowed to choose anything for the future of their lives. They were forced into certain jobs, did not have families, and seemed completely miserable.
Equality 7-2521 was one of the very few people who dared to be different. He was smarter than the others, which is not allowed. He soon learned that he had to escape this chaotic world. He wanted to be able to be himself, and would not stop until he could.
I would recommend this book to others because Ayn Rand teaches a great lesson, how important it is to just be yourself.
Equality 7-2521 was one of the very few people who dared to be different. He was smarter than the others, which is not allowed. He soon learned that he had to escape this chaotic world. He wanted to be able to be himself, and would not stop until he could.
I would recommend this book to others because Ayn Rand teaches a great lesson, how important it is to just be yourself.
Monday, March 2, 2009
iMPULSE..
"It's called Aspen Springs, and it's the place where you go when you've reached the end."
This is how Ellen Hopkins begins to tell the story of three teenagers who are stuck at Aspen Springs, in her book Impulse. This book teaches a great lesson about teen suicide and abuse. Depressing? Yes, it is. But, there are still many valuable lessons to be learned.
The story is told in three different point of views, Vanessa, Tony, and Conner. Each of the characters have experienced some type of abuse. Whether it be physical, emotional, or sexual, the abuse has caused each of the teenagers to attempt suicide. The teens are in a psychiatric facility, Aspen Springs, where they undergo therapy so that someday they might be able to live a normal life.
The split up point of views and Ellen Hopkins's unique free verse writing style make this seemingly long book a very easy read. The verse also lets the reader see into the minds of the teens and all the trauma each has been through.
Each stay at Aspen Springs ends at level four, a survival course. Read to find out if these damaged teenagers can make it through level four, get out of Aspen Springs, and get back to their normal lives. I loved this book, and I know you will too!
This is how Ellen Hopkins begins to tell the story of three teenagers who are stuck at Aspen Springs, in her book Impulse. This book teaches a great lesson about teen suicide and abuse. Depressing? Yes, it is. But, there are still many valuable lessons to be learned.
The story is told in three different point of views, Vanessa, Tony, and Conner. Each of the characters have experienced some type of abuse. Whether it be physical, emotional, or sexual, the abuse has caused each of the teenagers to attempt suicide. The teens are in a psychiatric facility, Aspen Springs, where they undergo therapy so that someday they might be able to live a normal life.
The split up point of views and Ellen Hopkins's unique free verse writing style make this seemingly long book a very easy read. The verse also lets the reader see into the minds of the teens and all the trauma each has been through.
Each stay at Aspen Springs ends at level four, a survival course. Read to find out if these damaged teenagers can make it through level four, get out of Aspen Springs, and get back to their normal lives. I loved this book, and I know you will too!
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