Friday, August 29, 2014
Article of the Week Period 7
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/opinion/bruni-read-kids-read.html
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Katherine S period one: I think Steinbeck chose the title because of how unjust life was for all the migrant workers. "Wrath sprouts when one person chooses greed over equality, and it grows anytime self-interest wins over compassion. Wrath ferments in disrespect and the abuse of power. Wrath is equal parts revenge and justice. " Steinback writes the true story of wealth meets power, and power meets greed. Though in america now there is such thing as minimum wage so people working for large companies and corporations get some what of a fair about of pay, but people living all around the world are doing more work than we do all day before we even get up in the morning, while only making pennies a day. This goes to show that Steinback's writing still rings true. Wealth meets power, power meets greed, and greed shows no compassion.
ReplyDeleteThe Great Depression was a time of negativity for those living during this time period. However, John Steinbeck was able to think positively and show the people that wrath could be good. I admire how he was able to show the American people that they deserved respect from the police, government, and higher authorities. It has become clear to me how powerful “The Grapes of Wrath” really is, knowing that it inspired different artists to produce music based upon this piece of literature. It is also meaningful because it is a timeless piece of literature in the sense that it means just as much to Americans now as it did 75 years ago. Americans should acknowledge the points made by Steinbeck while in times of suffering.
ReplyDeleteSam Coleman-Period 1
As one might be able to tell, Mr. Frank Bruni is very opinionated in his article, "Read, Kids, Read". Like the majority of authors trying to make a point, Mr. Bruni is persasive with his words, bringing up statistics and other facts; an example being in paragraph five of his article, "only 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds said that they “hardly ever” or never read for pleasure. Today, 22 percent of 13-year-olds and 27 percent of 17-year-olds say that.". While the numbers are disappointing, and I completely agree with the author and his words, I honestly don't find it that surprising in the slightest. Technology, as one might be able to tell, has taken up most of an adolescent's free time. Teenagers, and even children who are younger, spend what little time they have to watch television or scroll on the internet. Sure, being on the internet is probably a lot healthier than the alternatives that I can think of, but reading is one of the few things that people can enjoy while actually learning, educating themselves with new vocabulary and being able to find the deeper meaning in everything. I'm not saying that television and other technology can that, because I'm sure that it could. I'm just saying that books have been proven to do a better job of it, as it comes with fewer distractions and more description.
ReplyDeleteRowan, Period 7.
Romik: I agree with him that we should read more book and stuff because this can help you reach your goal in life of what you want to be. “he’d concluded that “reading and intelligence have a relationship so close as to be symbiotic.”’ Reading books about what you like can help you make a relation and give you intelligence about that field. For example: I want to be an computer engineer/robotics. So i would read book that will help me gain knowledge about that career/field.
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DeleteMy personal opinion about this topic is that reading is good but sometimes a little bit boring because it depends what I am reading about, because if is something interesting I will be comfortable reading, but if is something that I am not interested to know it will be boring. Meanwhile reading is important because help you to learn new things that maybe you didn't knew before. Also I am agree with this quote "Reading and intelligence have a relationship so close as to be symbiotic" because when you read you gain knowledge about the topic you are reading about. When I did a project last year regarding the different first aid kit, I learned that there are variety of kit with different materials inside to be used for different situation.
ReplyDeleteDenisse E. Mercado- Period 7
Quochelle S period 7: Bruni's article has very strong points as to why reading is important and he seems confident in what he has to say about the topic of reading. In my opinion, I feel like reading is important but it's not something I personally enjoy especially if I didn't choose the book myself. In the article it read, “reading and intelligence have a relationship so close as to be symbiotic.” I agree with this statement because I feel the more you read and familiarize yourself with new words the more intelligent you will become because you will now have a larger vocabulary and have clearer understandings of things in our everyday lives. Also, I feel like reading has a positive effect on your creativity and communication as an individual.
ReplyDelete“In terms of smarts and success, is reading causative or merely correlated?” this is a question asked by author Frank Bruni talking about whether or not the lack of reading in teenagers is effecting them. I completely agree with the statement, “...as someone persuaded that reading does things — to the brain, heart and spirit — that movies, television, video games and the rest of it cannot.” I think reading affects kids and teenagers in a bigger way than they think. Recent studies have shown that reading directly relates to intelligence. The article talks a lot about all the different things reading positively does for kids, such as making them more empathetic, creating less jumbled thoughts and less jangled moods. As a student who doesn’t mind reading, i think reading helps with vocabulary, it makes it possible to be in other people’s shoes, and the ability to learn more than you could from other methods of spending spare time.
ReplyDeletejessie p. period-7
Frank Bruni, the author of the of the article “Read, Kids, Read”, makes many true statements about reading and how teenagers should read more. As mentioned in the article “reading and intelligence have a relationship so close as to be symbiotic”. The more you read the more you can learn and expand on your vocabulary. By reading fiction books and analyzing the main characters, it can make it easier to read people in the “social whirl” around us. I believe in what Frank Bruni was saying about reading, it can open your mind in a positive way and help build your vocabulary.
ReplyDeleteCaroline B - Period 7
james: i agree with the author of this article that kids should read more because not a lot of kids like to read or don’t read unless they are forced to. "only 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds said that they “hardly ever” or never read for pleasure. Today, 22 percent of 13-year-olds and 27 percent of 17-year-olds say that.". that is pretty bad that so little people like to read and it can help you a lot and reach the things in life that you would like to.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the author that kids need to read more and should never stop reading. I agree with Frank Burnis statement ” he’d concluded that “reading and intelligence have a relationship so close as to be symbiotic.” This is because I believe from my personal experience of reading that I learn new words every new book that I pick up. Also many books provide examples and real life situations I can relate to my own life and even learn from them. I believe kids should continue to read because there are no real negative effects only positive.
ReplyDelete^ Dan period 7
ReplyDeleteI agree with Bruni that kids should be reading more. The more kids read, the more they learn. Reading can also help expand your vocabulary. When reading, you get to picture things your own way and use your imagination to an extent. As Bruni said "reading does things to the brain that movies, television and video games cannot." While reading you can use your imagination a little.
ReplyDeleteKatie period 7
The article is very informative about how books and reading is a huge part of life. The author is very passionate and persistent about really making people aware of how important reading is not only to you but society. “And I’m convinced that the shattered world has less hope for repair if reading becomes an ever smaller part of it.” Bruni is so influenced by reading that it has brought this thought of books repairing the world into his mind. This article may be true to many people but in my opinion I am not sure if all these books are going to make an impact on people’s lives that much. I believe actions are what make an impact. The author states how the amount of people that read for fun have decreased over many years and I believe this is because of technology, people aren't picking up a book to read for fun instead they are grabbing iPhone's and laptops and playing games or checking social media. Maybe if everyone read more instead of being consumed a virtual world people’s attitude and communities would improve, but books are not going to fix everyone’s problems like Bruni believes and that’s why I am half and half on this article. -Morgan Period 7
ReplyDeleteThe article is very informative about how books and reading is a huge part of life. The author is very passionate and persistent about really making people aware of how important reading is not only to you but society. “And I’m convinced that the shattered world has less hope for repair if reading becomes an ever smaller part of it.” Bruni is so influenced by reading that it has brought this thought of books repairing the world into his mind. This article may be true to many people but in my opinion I am not sure if all these books are going to make an impact on people’s lives that much. I believe actions are what make an impact. The author states how the amount of people that read for fun have decreased over many years and I believe this is because of technology, people aren’t picking up a book to read for fun instead they are grabbing iPhone's and laptops and playing games or checking social media. Maybe if everyone read more instead of being consumed a virtual world people’s attitude and communities would improve, but books are not going to fix everyone’s problems like Bruni believes and that’s why I am half and half on this article. -Morgan Period 7
ReplyDeletei agree that kids should read more often personally i love to read if i have a really interesting book. I feel that kids prefer tv because it shows them a picture of what is happening and in their opinion is more entertaining than reading a book. But I’m coming at this differently, as someone persuaded that reading does things — to the brain, heart and spirit — that movies, television, video games and the rest of it cannot. michael period 7
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Frank Bruni because the kids themselves should be able to pick whether or not they want to read. “Fewer than 20 percent of 17-year-olds now read for pleasure ‘almost every day.”’ People especially children just don’t want to read anymore. There’s other stuff now a days like television and video games that is more interesting to kids to play or watch instead of reading a book. With everything being so fast paced books seem boring and too slow. It should be the child's choice if he or she wants to read and if no one wants to read anymore it shouldn’t be a problem that adults should be worrying about when there are more important things to deal with in life. If no one wants to read books anymore then who cares read if you want to or don’t read if you don’t want to.
ReplyDeleteAustin period 7
Although Frank Bruni has good points, I believe that kids do read enough and that stats haven't really changed. Instead kids are reading more than books such as things online. With advances in technology there are much more enjoyable things to read than normal books. Things like articles online and social media websites. "It showed that 30 years ago, only 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds said that they 'hardly ever' or never read for pleasure." This may be true but kids now a days read different things than books.
ReplyDeleteChris B.
Period 7
This article “Read, Kids, Read,” by Frank Bruni really sheds light onto how different the times are now compared to before, specifically 30 years ago. He explains how, “...30 years ago, only 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds said that they “hardly ever” or never read for pleasure. Today, 22 percent of 13-year-olds and 27 percent of 17-year-olds say that. Fewer than 20 percent of 17-year-olds now read for pleasure “almost every day.” Back in 1984, 31 percent did. What a marked and depressing change.” In my opinion, I believe that the advancements in technology is causing teenagers to not want to read for pleasure anymore and the fact that it is being forced upon us by the school system. Last year I read the Fault In Our Stars, within three or four days but I did not read one page out of the literature books that were assigned to us. I don’t know about anyone else but if I’m being forced to do something, it makes me not want to do it. I think a lot of teenagers having this sort of mindset is the cause of the drop in percentage of teenagers reading for pleasure.
ReplyDeleteAdjhani Benbow
Period 7
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ReplyDeleteI think that the article ''read kids read'' bring pot a very interesting topic. reading is a very important thing for humans because it builds up the human knowledge and helps them understand the others. there is a lack of caring in this world ''Books are personal, passionate. They stir emotions and spark thoughts in a manner all their own, and I’m convinced that the shattered world has less hope for repair if reading becomes an ever smaller part of it'' if you are passionate about something you will stand up for it otherwise you will be just a follower and nothing will change in the world.for me i never have this experience in any book and i hope i will in the future.