2nd Lit Circle Post for Hello America

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Quote 1:

''You don't know? They are our cousins. First cousins of to Mordecai and me. Their families came here many years ago, years before the First World War.'' - Uncle Abish

Significance:

I believe this quote is significant to question number one. The reason why I chose this quote was because it explained why did Elli came to America. Elli came to America because there were relatives there. Also it explains one of the main reasons why many immigrants came to America.

Personal Connection:

I connect to this quote because I have some immigrants in my family and they came to America for a reason as well. One of the reasons was not because of family ties, but because of their country's bad economy and unreasonable government system.

Question:

If you have immigrants in your family, what was the reason(s) why they came to America?

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Quote 2:

''Despite my initial disappointment, I find myself anticipating the challenge of my new job with a growing sense of adventure. I wake up bright and early, and, armed with a sandwich and an ample supply of good advice provided by my ''two mothers,'' I reach the Kings Highway train station even before 7:00 a.m.'' -Elli

Significants:

In my opinion this quote relates to question number 5. The reason why I think this this quote is significant is because it explains one of Elli's challenges. The hardship she endures was that she had to work for long hours at her new job.

Personal Connection:

A connection to this quote would be that when my grandmother arrived to America she had only one leg, because she was in a car accident. In addition, she had to work for long hours as a maid.

Question:

If you have any immigrants in your family, what hardships did they endured?

1st Lit Circle Post for Hello America

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Quote 1:
'' Elli it's sunset. Time for the Sabbath. You must stop typing." "Okay mom,"
I reassured her. " I will join you below deck as soon as I've deliver the list to the captain."

Significance:
In my opinion this quote relates to question number 6. What cultural events does the character obtain while in America. The reason why I picked this quote for question #6 is because Sabbath is a Jewish tradition that is not widely celebrate in America, but still Elli and her mother celebrate this tradition.

Personal Connection:
I do relate to this quote because in my mom's side of the family, still celebrate Quinceaneras which is a very Mexican holiday. Quinceaneras are very popular traditions in Mexico and other Lain America countries that celebrate a girl's 15th birthday.

Question:
Do you have any immigrants in your family? If so, what traditions do does your family celebrate?

Quote 2: Paragraph 1 and 2
"Young lady, I'm sorry to interrupt your work, but it's lunchtime. I'm here to invite you and your mother to join me and the rest of the crew at my table for lunch." "Oh no thank you captain" I (Elli) replied awkwardly. "I wish we could join you. But my mother and I, we eat kosher food only. "Whadd'ya know!" he exclaimed. "Our first couple of meatless customers! No problem. I'll tell the cook. He'll take care of you"

Significance:
I think that this quote is significant to question number 7. How do the Americans treat the character? Because it explains a lot about Captain Stewart's (which he was American) treatment towards Elli. I was not expecting Captain Stewart to be soopen minded about Elli choices for her lunch. The reason I think Captain was respectful towards Elli was probably because he knows that she was a Jewish girl for the holocaust and he felt sorry for what Elli had to experience.

Personal Connection:
I could connect to this quote because I have met some people that were not born in America and I as well had treated them respectfully. I also have some friends that were born in another country and I have treated them fairly as well.

Question:
If you are from another country how have American people treated you? If you are from America how do you treat people from another country?

In Class Righting Response: 2nd Choice

Perspective of Susie

Day 6th in heaven

Dear Diary,

It's my first week in heaven, but it's not as perfect as I imagined it would be. I'm really bored and I wish that I was on back earth with my family. During this first week I decided to check down on earth. I was curious on how my friends and family were handling that I gone and anyone have discovered any evidence why I passed away. Apparently, no one had found my body yet and everyone still thought that I was still alive. This made me disappointed, I wanted everyone to know that I have already passed away. Also I desperately want someone to find my murderer, Mr. Harvey. I wish that I could give my family or the police a clue on who murdered me. Unfortunately, in heaven we can not have contact with the living. If someone found that Mr. Harvey was my murderer, I would finally be at peace in heaven.

Day 8th in heaven

It was another average day in heaven, I decided to check down on earth. I discovered that the police found some evidence, the evidence that they found was on of my elbows. I was glad that they found something. The police told my dad that they believe that I was not alive. My dad was in denial that I was gone and told them that it was not certain that I was dead. I felt sorry for my family and what they have to be going though.

Independent Reading Book Choice

The book that I want to choose for independent reading is The Lovely Bones. The reasons why I want to choose this book is that it was the #1 national bestseller and the story seem interesting.