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Youth Voices
On January 14 , in the waters of the Pacific Ocean in an area called tango. A volcano eruption went as high as 100.000 feet in the air. Some of the downfalls to this huge volcano were the rising of the waters, ash everywhere, and three people being killed. There were way more defects that happened because of this eruption. […]
In the article ‘cars that stop drunk drivers’, I learned that biden wants to make cars that stop drunk drivers. It will take time to make it but it will be worth it. It is going to be worth it because it is going to stop a lot of accidents. If drunk drivers are not in the streets then there […]
In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” (btw) I learned that the people are creating a system that can detect if you are drunk just by the way you are looking and how the car is moving sideways, and etc. This good situation is being instilled because half of are death in this world are caused by […]
My name is Abdul. I was born and raised in Yemen in the city of Sana’a. I lived in a neighborhood called Haddah. in a three-story house, the people there are so kind. I love my city because it’s beautiful. My family also lives in Sanaa and grew up in the city. What a wonderful atmosphere and simplicity of its […]
I’m heading to this park called Sunset Park, its a pretty interesting place, and I heard that there’s a lot of people you can meet. Sunset Park is a huge park, I think this is the first park that I know that is that huge, I heard that it’s like 280 acres and that is unbelievable. The behavior at that […]
I’m 20 pages into “Hip Hop Wars” by Tricia Wars and my view on the musical genre of hip hop/rap has truly shifted. Hip hop fans, myself included, would truly benefit from this reading. It’s very educational and fans would have a great time exploring new found facts of this popular genre, and what it has came to be. Rose […]
For my next read I chose Beyond Machismo by Aida Hurtado and Mrinal Sinha, as I wanted to learn more about the gender roles present within my household and family. I would most definitely recommend this book as I like how the authors are two Chicana Feminists. This book expands the concept of intersectional latino masculinities, both south and north […]
I chose to read the book One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus, because it was recommended by a friend. I haven’t yet finished the book but from what I have read so far, I love it. I fully record this book to all readers. Based on historical events, One Thousand White Women tells the narrative of May Dodd’s journey […]
By: Daisy Hernández I chose this book because I wanted to read something that I could relate to. Since I am part of the Hispanic community, this book hit close to home and made me realize how much we relate to one another. So far I am enjoying this book and I recommend it to everyone but I especially recommend […]
This book was a part of the summer reading list and the back story was very interesting and intriguing. After reading many positive reviews and people raving on and on about the book, I decided to give it a go and read Trevor Noah’s memoir “Born a Crime,” and I am glad I did because it did not disappoint. This […]
Zodiac by Robert Graysmith is a perfect book for curiosity surrounding the Zodiac killer. The intense, frightening background of the killer makes the book what it is. The way the author takes you through the timeline of the Bay Area’s unknown killer is dark and addicting. The author gets you hooked on this mystery using his own fears and emotions […]
My name is Marisa and I chose to read this book because I’m very interested in criminal psychology and John Douglas is considered by some to be the father of criminal psychology. I think this book is really good and really recommend it for people especially if they are interested in any form of criminal psychology, or even if you […]
I recently read “One Life”, the autobiography of USWNT veteran Megan Rapinoe. I received the book as a gift and never got around to reading it, so I decided to read it for AP Lang this semester. I recommend “One Life” to anyone who is looking to better understand the experience of being a female athlete in today’s world. Rapinoe […]
Hello, My name is Sammy Jacobsen, and currently, I am reading Mindhunter by John Douglas and Mike Olshaker. This book takes readers inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit, and describes, sometimes in gristly details, the motive, and murders of some of America’s most vicious serial killers. I chose this book because criminology is one of my passions, and I […]
I choose the book “The Body Keeps the Score” to read because it seems to be popular that it is on the list of the New York Times top-selling nonfiction books. So, it is probably worth reading, especially since this book can be delivered to me on time before the deadline to have a reading book for my English class, […]
I wanted to read a book that was interesting and had a bit of mystery to it, that is why I started reading “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer. This book is about a man named Chris McCandless and how he decided to throw away his normal life for one with adventure. In this book, we meet the people who […]
I am big on friendships, so when I saw the book, Big Friendship How We Keep Each Other Close, by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman on the bookstore shelves, it seemed only fitting to buy it. I love this book, it’s awesome. I am about a quarter through and it has already helped me to dive deep into some of […]
When we were given the assignment to read a non-fiction book of our choice, I knew that I wanted to read a true crime survival story. I researched books that would fit into that category and one of the suggestions was “If You Tell” by Greg Olsen. I haven’t finished the book yet, but from what I have read I […]
My name is Penelope Dalton, and I want to be a Trauma Surgeon. This book, by Dr. James Cole, is a perfect introduction to medicine. The chapters are a mix of storytelling and teaching about surgery, and it is a great read for anyone wanting to pursue a similar career. Dr. Cole goes into extensive detail about the surgeries he […]
“Born a Crime” is an autobiography by South African comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah. Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and relives some of the most memorable moments of his life. I highly recommend this book for its comedic value and the wisdom that Trevor provides the reader with. I originally became interested in this novel […]
Passing by the bookshelves of one of the many airport shops at Bradley International, my eyes were caught by a book with a Boeing B-29 bomber on the cover. Being an aviation geek, and having seen one of these very planes for the first time just a day before at the Air Museum across the street, I had to stop […]
For my independent reading book, I chose Outliers: Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. I decided to read this book because I have been interested in the author for a while. I thought that the idea of success in my life could’ve used a refreshing, new outlook. I have enjoyed this book so far. The different ideas presented have kept […]
Hello! I chose this book because it was recomended to me by a close friend and I wanted to see for myself what the big fuss around communism is. While I haven’t finished reading all the way through the book, I enjoy it. This book has two halfs, the first is the introduction and the second is what was written […]
I decided to read The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls for my English class. I chose to read this based on the interesting plot and my brother’s recommendation. So far, this book has had a very interesting plot that has kept me hooked. I’ve been invested in this story from the very beginning, and have a hard time putting it […]
I chose this book because I thought I’d kill two birds with one stone and read the same book for two different classes. Although I personally didn’t really like the book, it taught good life lessons that I think a lot of people may need to hear. This book is about the different experiences that a Jesuit pastor has with […]
In the article “Electric cars are environmentally friendly and cheaper over the long term.” I learned electric cars can be cheaper in the long run. This is because gas is super expensive right now and it will be in the long run. Another thing is that they don’t need an oil change. Lastly, it is very good for the environment. […]
Washington D.C. Statehood has a topic of and if it should be a granted statehood, and in my part, I suggest that it shouldn’t because its Og and it should remain the same, instead of changing it up. Plus, I read that Maryland does not give permission so therefore I suggest that they should not be in the pros for […]
I chose this poem. Or, rather, it chose me. Because the poem title sounded like a calm poem and I was right. My first impression of this poem was I know I’m going to like this poem. The poem satisfied me, yet, at the same time, made me feel distant. A line that particularly makes me feel satisfied is, “Than […]
The heavy bodies lunge, the broken language of fake and drive, glamorous jump shot slowed to a stutter. Their gestures, in love again with the pure geometry of curves, rise toward the ball, falter, and fall away. On the boards their hands and fingertips tremble in tense little prayers of reach and balance. Then, the grind of bone and socket, […]
If ever there were a spring day so perfect,so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made you want to throwopen all the windows in the house and unlatch the door to the canary’s cage,indeed, rip the little door from its jamb, a day when the cool brick pathsand the garden bursting with peonies seemed so etched in sunlightthat […]
Are you shaken, are you stirred By a whisper of love,Spellbound to a word Does Time cease to move,Till her calm grey eye Expands to a skyAnd the clouds of her hair Like storms go by? Then the lips that you have kissed Turn to frost and fire,And a white-steaming mist Obscures desire:So back to their birth Fade water, air, earth,And […]
By Gary Soto, Read by Alex Did you sneeze? Yes, I rid myself of the imposter inside me. Did you iron your shirt? Yes, I used the steam of mother’s hate. Did you wash your hands? Yes, I learned my hygiene from a raccoon. I prayed on my knees, and my knees answered with pain. I gargled. I polished […]
By Russell Edson, Read by Hai Cheng Li A little girl made of sugar and spice and everything nice was eaten by someone with a sweet tooth the size of an elephant’s tusk. Ah, he said, this darn tooth, it’s driving me nuts. Then another voice is heard. It’s the little girl’s father who says, have you seen a little girl […]
by: Jennifer Elise Foerster Read by: Saniya Liriano My crown.My room.Surrounding snow. These are not myhands, my winter shoescarried off by uncertain music. There was a meadowbehind my houseand if I should see myself thereshe would tell methere was never a meadow and then walk through meas if through a cloudand carry on in her ownsolitary direction. Crows still cawin her palace garden—tram rails, […]
Her e-mail inbox always overflows. Her outbox doesn’t get much use at all. She puts on hold the umpteen-billionth call As music oozes forth to placate those Who wait, then disconnect. Outside, wind blows, Scything pale leaves. She sees a sparrow fall Fluttering to a claw-catch on a wall. Will He be in today? God only knows. She hasn’t seen […]
If ever there were a spring day so perfect, so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze that it made you want to throw open all the windows in the house and unlatch the door to the canary’s cage, indeed, rip the little door from its jamb, a day when the cool brick paths and the garden bursting with peonies seemed […]
By Louise Glück Mother died last night,Mother who never dies. Winter was in the air,many months awaybut in the air nevertheless. It was the tenth of May.Hyacinth and apple blossombloomed in the back garden. We could hearMaria singing songs from Czechoslovakia — How alone I am —songs of that kind. How alone I am,no mother, no father —my brain seems so empty without […]
Her e-mail inbox always overflows. Her outbox doesn’t get much use at all. She puts on hold the umpteen-billionth call As music oozes forth to placate those Who wait, then disconnect. Outside, wind blows, Scything pale leaves. She sees a sparrow fall Fluttering to a claw-catch on a wall. Will He be in today? God only knows. She hasn’t seen His face—He’s so aloof. She’s long resigned He’ll […]
The snail moves like aHovercraft, held up by aRubber cushion of itself,Sharing its secret With the hedgehog. The hedgehogShares its secret with no one.We say, Hedgehog, come outOf yourself and we will love you. We mean no harm. We wantOnly to listen to whatYou have to say. We wantYour answers to our questions. The hedgehog gives nothingAway, keeping itself to […]
I chose this poem. Or, rather, it chose me. My first impression of this poem was that it was very detailed. The poem engaged me, yet, at the same time, made me anxious . A line that particularly makes me feel engaged is, “How much can matter to a kid of seven? Everything. ”. Anxiousness arises for me when I […]
Children under, say, ten, shouldn’t knowthat the universe is ever-expanding, inexorably pushing into the vacuum, galaxies swallowed by galaxies, whole solar systems collapsing, all of itacted out in silence. At ten we are still learning the rules of cartoon animation, that if a man draws a door on a rockonly he can pass through it. Anyone else who tries will crash into the […]
As this suburban summer wanders toward darkcats watch from their driveways — they are boredand await miracles. The houses show, through windowsflashes of knife and fork, the blue lightof televisions, inconsequential fightsbetween wife and husband in the guest bathroom voices sound like echoes in these streetsthe chattering of awful boys as they plotbehind the juniper and ivy, miniature guerillasthat mimic […]
This is a podcast of me reading a letter I am writing to the management of Suria KLCC. They put up the poster: “4 people per time in a lift” which doesn’t help at all. When I went there, I saw that people are just making a crowd together, like 10-15 people per lift. When that happens, the staff doesn’t […]
In the article, “George Floyd’s Death Sparks Massive Nationwide Protests” by Patricia Smith, I learned that the upsetting of George Floyd’s death, regardless of the upsetting actions, was also due to the previous deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. The reason these deaths have been so tragic and upsetting is due to the circumstances as Arbery was jogging when […]
Dear People Against Gun Violence, To teens, adults, parents, teachers, high school students, and etc. Something needs to be done and it needs to be done before the next generation goes through the same thing our generation is going through. To the people who have seen someone they love get killed right in front of them due to gun violence […]
I love when the beat drops and the robot comes to live. I’ve never done something like this before.
Please let me know which parts of my song you like best, and where I might do better in my next song.
Song gives you a feeling, that feeling that makes you want to groove with the beat. I wrote this in my music class. Let me know what you think.
This song was created in Garage Band in my music class. Please let me know what you think. Which parts did you like best? Garage Band by angels_in_the_architecture on 2012-11-24 20:49:53
Thank you for listening to my song. Let me know what you think. Remix 4 by runran on 2011-05-08 23:25:23
Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 22 – 34 I picked this passage because is more intriguing because the Macbeth story revolves around the witches.The witches are meaningful to the story because they are the catalyst that causes Macbeth to have so many conflicts. In this monologue the speaker is the third witch.She is speaking to the first and second witches.All […]
I picked Act 2, Scene 1, Lines 44-66 & 75-77 from Macbeth because it shows off Macbeth’s hysteria. The scene is at the end of the play, the cause of his death. It shows how he so badly didn’t want to blame himself for the murders he committed, so he instead blames his actions on fate. He acts as if […]
For my monologue project, I selected lines from one of the most thought-provoking scenes from Shakespeare’s play, “Macbeth.” I chose to learn Act 5, Scene 5, lines 9 -17 as my monologue since I think it is one of the most unique monologues regarding Macbeth going through so much that he has forgotten what fear feels like The monologue consists […]
I picked Act 1, Scene #5 Lines 16-33 first off because I find Lady Macbeth to be a complex character. This passage takes place right after she received the letter from her husband, Macbeth, talking about how he met the witches and all the prophecies. Lady Macbeth is expressing how she feels that Macbeth will not be brave enough to […]
For my monologue project, I selected lines from a monologue that shows Macbeth at his most vulnerable from Shakespeare’s play,”Macbeth” I chose to learn Act 5, Scene 5, lines 20-31 as my monologue because it shows how Macbeth reacts to the death of his wife. The monologue consists of Macbeth, and Seyton, in this monologue Macbeth is speaking to himself […]
I picked this Act 1 Scene 7 because it seem interesting. I liked the actor because the way she talks to Macbeth like if she were her mother. These lines clearly show the way that Lady Macbeth treats Macbeth. To me this Scene tells me the way that Lady Macbeth treats Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is saying all these things for […]
Act 5, Scene 5, Lines 20-31 For my monologue project, I selected lines from one of the saddest scenes from Shakespeare’s play, “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. I chose to learn Act 5, Scene 5, lines 20-31 as my monologue since I think it is one of the most sorrowful monologues regarding that lady Macbeth dies and Macbeth receives the message. […]
The passage I chose was Act 1 Scene 3 Lines 143-164, and it was the soliloquy he had after hearing the witches prophecies and being named thane of cawdor. This scene is basically about how after the battle between Scotland and Norway, Macbeth and Banquo hear the witches prophecies and then Macbeth gets named Thane Of Cawdor meaning the prophecies […]
I was having dinner with my mother, Mama, at the table in the backyard of our house. The backyard is the only piece that retains the house ancient history after the house burned down ten years ago. The burn scars that the accident left on my skin still hurting me as it happened yesterday. The scars don’t hurt physically, it hurt emotionally. The […]
I picked lines 44 through 55 of Act 2 Scene 1 because I thought the flow of Macbeth’s speech would be easier to remember. There seems to be a pattern in the soliloquy with the choice of words, which would help me memorize where each line goes. I also picked this scene because of the way that Macbeth’s sanity was […]
Hecate’s monologue in act three in which she scolds the three Witches shows us much more about her character and her relationship with the three Witches. By understanding Hecate further we can better understand the world of the Witches and their power structure. In this short scene, we see the three witches punished at the hands of their leader as […]
✧･ﾟ: ✧･ﾟ: monologue analysis! :･ﾟ✧:･ﾟ✧ For my monologue project, I selected lines from one of the most insightful scenes (in my opinion), from Shakespeare’s play; Macbeth. I chose to learn act 3, scene 2, lines 41-63 as my monologue; since I think it is one of the most revealing monologues regarding the emotional state of the protagonist. The monologue consists […]
I am Lainie Himebaugh, I am a dedicated swimmer, water polo player, and leader in the chieftain marching band. I have been a swimmer since first grade and a water polo player since sixth grade. I work very hard at my sports so I can have more accomplishments than what I have previously earned. I enjoy going to school and […]
I am Sydney Stephens, I like to be called Syd most of the time. Something to know about me is that I am always moving around. I love to be active and participate in sports. Some sports that I participate in is lacrosse, cross country, track, skiing, snowboarding, and scuba diving. When I am not moving around I am probably […]
Hello, my name is Ari Bozann. I was born in Okemos Michigan 17 years ago and have lived here my whole life. Growing up I’ve had hobby after hobby, and that has resulted in me being a jack of all trades. I learned to play the piano when I was eight and viola when I was in middle school. While […]
Tesnim Smith. Just by looking at my name you can tell I come from two very different backgrounds. I am half Palestinian, and part Swedish, Scottish, and Slovenian. I was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, living in the Dearborn area until I was eight. After that, I moved to Manistee, Michigan, a complete opposite of my life before. I went […]
I was born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, and have lived at the same house in Okemos for all 18 years of my life. I am a social person, always surrounding myself with friends and family. Growing up with 3 other siblings I have learned how to cope with loving and disliking someone at the same time. The friend group […]
My name is Sadler Smith. The only time I enjoy writing is when I’m writing, and once I get started on a story or essay, it’s very hard for me to stop before it’s done. I have been part of the Rampant Lines newspaper since sophomore year, when I began as a staff writer for the entertainment section. The reason […]
I am the child of my father, Roland, and my mother, Heidi. My dad is from Texas and my mom is from Kansas. They met in a park in Manhattan. After a couple years together, they got married and had me. I was born in Indiana. I lived with my parents until I was about 5, when they separated. I […]
Climate change is seriously a problem There isn’t much time left before we mess up the planet to where it will be unfixable most just shrug it off and hope that it will just magically go away Change is what makes us create new things and this shows that we can move forward Technology has created a better life for […]
Boba is gross, Almost done with my class, It’s too quiet and calm, It’s funny how now that there’s like a week left of school everyone wants to do work, Its funny when Dr ilko gets mad, She forgets stuff all the time.
Are colored people given a fair chance in our world? Or does their colored skin speak out for them? No one gives them a fair shot to show people who they truly are. Your skin color is everything. Your skin color is either important or not important. Your skin color is YOU.
I Would Laugh As we sit eating our paletas and pizza As I watch her giggle on a swing for the first time Shed a tear As we sang her first birthday song to her As I walked at nine months pregnant anxiously awaiting her birth Yell As Grace and Alfalfa tug at their leash running for a squirrel As […]
What does it mean to be American? Is it freedom? Equality? Being American means not being criticized or put down because of your skin color. Being American means having a word in anything and everything. It means to have our own point of view without judgment! Our promised rights should not be taken away from us. No slavery. No discrimination. […]
My American Creed My American Creed would be a strong Chicana, who will get through anything the world throws at her. Growing up my mother taught me to never depend on anyone, get your education and how you should always have your own job, backup money,bank account and your own car because you never know when that person will leave […]
I’m Lucky, a smart beautiful person who is good hearted. One thing that is important to know about me is that I fight for what I want, and I will make sure I achieve my goals. I was born on January 1 of 2001. When I had a turning point was when I got a second chance on graduating and […]
Hi my name is Lizeth. I am at school right now and my goal is to graduate, but it is not that easy having two kids. I was born in Mexico. I have two important things that have happened to me. They were when I became a mom for the first time and most recently I had my second son. […]
I am the daughter of two immigrants. Before my parents decided to make the 8,500-mile journey across the world, none of my relatives had ever stepped foot off their homeland. My ancestors could only dream of a place named America, and they could only imagine what it was like. Growing up, I have heard many stories of the hardships and […]
I believe the world is what you make of it. The world is so full of opportunities for everyone. Throughout my life I have always been told that you can do anything, be anything you want to be, and achieve anything. With hard work and determination you can achieve your dreams. Something I didn’t learn when I was younger is […]
When we are young we don’t tend to censor what we say to others. Our opinions flow out of our mouths like waterfalls and we can’t control it. People always say that kids can be so mean, but I think it’s just because they are brutally honest. When we are young we don’t know how our words can really hurt […]
So- My name’s Omar. I’m Dominican and Jamaican, but I was born in Presbyterian Hospital 15 years ago. Some important things to know about me, uhhh: I’m artistic, I guess? I like to write stories, even though I haven’t written one in a long time. A turning point in my life was when I met my father. It was an […]
I saw my very first musical in 2nd grade. I went to go see my sister in the high school musical that year, The Wedding Singer. I remember seeing the actors and thinking what it would be like from their point of view, what it would be like to be on stage and performing for a crowd. This was when […]
We started off strangers but now we’re like brothers. Who would’ve thought someone would play such a big role in your life. Keeping someone by your side is important to have. Good friends help you develop your personality, the people you are around influence who you are. In your life you need positive people to keep you going, sometimes you […]
Happy, sad, annoyed, excited. All emotions can be controlled by you and you only. Life is like a painting. You have good days and bad days and you are the artist of your own picture. Making the most out of your days can create a beautiful masterpiece while drooping in shallows can make your life picture dark and muggy. Life […]
Music is as old as time it seems. For as long as anyone could remember, music has been been made and created for a myriad of different reasons. Whether it be for entertainment, to prove a point, bring awareness to an issue, or just because someone felt bored. Music is one of the most subjective topics in the entire world. […]
I believe that we must speak up for what we believe in or have no power to do as you truly want. I believe we all have a voice that booms within ourselves, the use only you can decide. Our voices are the instruments that lead us to success. We are all judged by society, our performance will showcase our […]
I believe in hard work. Hard work never betrays. When I was in middle school my dad recommended that I read the book ‘Outliers’ by Malcolm Gladwell. The book talks about how it takes approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to be good at something. Sure, there is some talent required to be successful in some areas, but challenges can […]
I believe that being nice will further society. I have lived seventeen years on this world which has allowed me to understand what helps others and what does not. With this knowledge I want others to understand how important being nice is and how it contributes to teamwork. Some people wonder what the point of being nice is after all […]
My values have been forged by what I have learned and experienced in life by my mentors, guardians and friends. Hard work is a value that has shaped who I am. Hard work is something that has run through my family for several generations. My Abuelo came to America from Mexico at the age of 30 with two kids and […]
I believe in the power of discipline. Discipline to me is the mind set you must have if you want to find success at its highest level. It requires a certain mental that can be hard to achieve but is very rewarding. Discipline has taught me many lessons throughout my high school career and I will continue to use these […]
Individual thought is something we see rarely these days. The definition of an individual is the ability to think on their own, but, with the emergence of technology and the filter bubbles that come with, once individuals have inadvertently turned to groupthink. I believe that a lack of thought is dangerous and a large contributing factor to the extreme polarity […]
I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason. Even though it doesn’t always seem like what happened was a good thing, everything makes you a better stronger person no matter how bad the thing could have been. Even when the worst thing has happened to you and you’re broken, there’s always something that you can learn from and make […]
My name is Orlando Ramos. I was born in September of 2000 in Austin, Texas. I have lived in Austin my whole life, where I have made many friends and tried many things. Something important that happened to me was when I moved to the Northside of Austin right before starting middle school. It changed who I am mostly because […]
Natalie is my name and I am a high school student in Austin, TX. Something you should know about me is that family is everything. I live with my mom and my big brother, who I believe is really smart. Three years ago I was faced with the challenge to move away from my previous home of Brownsville to a […]
My name is Alejandro, something that I think that’s important to know about me is that I like to play soccer and it’s my favorite sport. I was born in December 21, 2001. Something important that happened to me or a turning point in my life was when I moved from Mexico to the United States at age of three. […]
My name is Ashley. I am 16 years old. I was born in NY on January 26, 2003. Currently, I live in the Bronx, but I used to live in Queens when I was younger for 9 months. Both of my parents are Jamaican but I was born here in the USA. Every year I go to Jamaica to visit […]
I chose a passage from Othello Act 3 Scene 4 Lines 161-175. I picked these lines because they provide an example of Desdemona’s kindheartedness. In this passage, Desdemona is trying to reassure herself that her husband Othello must be under stress from work, and that he is a good man. Despite all of the lies and deceit that occur in […]
This recording is a reading from Othello act 1 scene 2 lines 75 through 84. I was reading as the character Brabantio who is a rich and powerful business man and the father of Desdemona. In this passage he is speaking to Othello and accusing him of stealing his daughter and belittling him by telling him he could never be […]
In doing this short monologue from Act 1 Scene 3 of Othello, it became clear to me just what a scheming wretch this Iago character is. The line “double knavery” especially struck me as a sign of his abundance of ill-will, and I sought to portray that through a sour tone. He actually cogitates on just how he can build […]
I picked a passage from Desdemona, lines 1.3.208-218. In this passage, Desdemona is speaking to her father meticulously but also with a bit of pain. She is torn between her father, who provided life, and Othello, her new husband. I read the passage with intensity and no apprehension but I thought it was necessary to add some sadness because she […]
The lines I chose from Othello is Act 3, Scene 3, lines 368-378. The character I played was Iago. Tone and inflection play a huge part in understanding not only the surface text and what is actually being said, but the subtext as well, why the character says these things. It’s no secret that Iago manipulates people to get what […]
I chose to voice record Act 2 Scene 1 lines 199-209 of Shakespeare’s play- Othello. In this recording I am reading for Othello. I found it challenging to be able to read 10 straight lines of old English without messing up. In this passage I had to portray the tone of Othello speaking to his new wife, Desdemona. I did […]
I did Othello 1.3.229-240, playing the Duke as he advises Brabantio. I learned that by changing the pacing and inflection, you can make the characters say something completely different. The Duke as I played it was very sincere in his advice toward a grieving father, but it could have been played any number of ways, with him dismissing Brabantio or […]
I recorded lines 175-186 from 4.2 of Shakespeare’s Othello. I played Desdemona when she turns to Iago for help. I learned that tools such as tone, inflection, volume, and pacing can be helpful in displaying what emotion the characters are portraying and can help draw emphasis to certain parts that might need to be emphasized. Tone can also impact how […]
I picked Desdemona’s passage, 1.3.208-218, from the play Othello. To perfect my interpretation and delivery of the passage, I had to record it several times. The first time I did it, I just read the passage with no emotion. I wasn’t very happy with the result of it, so I had to re- read it and record it several times […]
I chose to recite a passage from the play, Othello. The passage I recited, 1.3.208-218, is originally spoken by Desdemona as she defends her marriage to her father. As I recorded the passage, multiple times, I came to see that the smallest change to the tone, pace, or wording of the passage can significantly affect the portrayal of the person. […]
We chose this part of the scene because we were curious on who “Boo Radley” was. In this scene Jem and Scout was explaining to Dill who Boo Radley was. According to the scene page 9 Jem states, “Judging from his tracks, he is about six and a half feet tall, he eats raw squirrels and all the cats he […]
We choose this part of the scene because we were curious of who” boo Radley” was. In this scene Jem and scout was explaining to dill, who boo Radley was. According to this scene Jem says “Judging from his tracks he’s about six and a half feet tall. He eats raw squirrels and all the cats he can catch. There’s […]
I chose the play Othello. I did act 1, scene 3, lines 208-218. I played the character of Desdemona. My own rehearsal and oral performance taught me a lot about the impact of tone, inflection, volume, and pacing. It showed me that these factors can really alter the perspective and message people get about the lines. I also learned that […]
People say you should never judge a book by its cover. But we all know that people make decisions about others just by looking at them. When I hear people talk about dark skin people I kinda get upset because I am dark skin myself, but deep down I know that I am just as good as them because I […]
I believe you have to own who you are. What made me come to this belief was when I started growing up I realized I had to own who I am and not try and be what other people expected or wanted me to be. This was both an easy and a hard thing to […]
Honesty is the key to my trust. I don’t trust a lot of people but if I do trust you, you’re lucky. So to lose my trust it must suck. I believe that being honest really matters. Mostly because everyone that I know lies to me. Most of my family members have lost my trust, and respect. They do things […]
I believe that my family is what shaped me into who I am. I’ve come to believe this because we’ve gone through a lot to get to where we are today. My brother, my dad and I have went through dark times together. This belief was tested when my dad was at his lowest and we had to live in […]
This segment occurs in the play Othello by Shakespeare, 3.3.168-178, and shows the main villain in the play, Iago, planning to manipulate the main character, Othello. For this portion, I tried to convey Iago’s villainous attitude and tone, trying to make my voice seem darker and foreboding. By speaking slower, and enunciating more, I found that I sounded much more […]
This is 4.2.159-169 from the Shakespeare’s Othello. This section is spoken by the character Emilia when she is speaking to Iago about Othello’s accusation that Desdemona is a whore. I learned that the tone you take when speaking is very important for portraying emotions. In my section, I tried to have an angry tone because I believe that Emilia is […]
I believe that everyone isn’t comfortable in their own body. One person might think that their body isn’t the perfect shape. Another person might say to themselves: “I’m too fat” when they are just not “model skinny.” Someone else might think “I’m not tall enough” or “I’m too short.” The truth is: they shouldn’t really care about that. It makes […]
For this exercise, I chose the play, Othello. I chose to read a passage of Iago’s dialogue (Act 1.3.426-445). I learned about the importance of emphasizing certain words and also about how you can express emotion by highlighting certain syllables of a word and not others. I also learned about the importance your pacing can have and how drawing out […]
From the play Othello I chose lines 188-196 from Act I Scene 3. In this section, I played the character of Othello as he explains how he earned D’s love. In recording this passage I saw how important the vocal inflections and use of various tones changed the meaning of the passage. While reciting this passage I stressed the parts […]
I chose Othello. I did a part from Act 1 Scene 3 lines 208-218. I played the character of Desdemona in which she is talking/addressing her father. I learned that the impact of tone, inflection, volume and pacing is really important. If you are reading in a monotone voice, everything sounds the same and there is no emotion. But you […]
I recorded a passage form Shakespeare’s play, Othello. The passage is in Act 5 scene 2, lines 397 to 406. The passage is Othello address a small group of people in his room. Othello is remorseful and angry during this part, because it is after he kills this wife, Desdemona. This passage is dark and sad, but also I feel […]
This is a recording of 1.3.208-218 from Shakespeare’s Othello. I am portraying Desdemona in this. I learned that tone, inflection, volume, pacing etc can change how the character appears to feel. For example, when I increased my volume and sharpened my tone, Desdemona appears to be angry. When I softened my tone and lowered my volume, Desdemona appears more desperate. […]
The play I chose was Shakespeare’s “Othello,” Act 4 Scene 2 lines 159-169. The character speaking is Emilia. She is very mad about how Othello treats his wife. He calls her a whore and then Emilia begins to criticize and threaten Othello because there’s no possible way that Desdemona hasn’t been a loyal wife all this time. I learned that […]
Othello Act 1 Scene 3 Lines 208-218 Desdemona I learned that tone heavily impacts how words are interpreted. By using the tone I did, I understood that Desdemona as coming from a place of both frustration and respect.
This is a recording of Desdemona (1.3.208-218) in Othello. It was an interesting experience recording and re-recording this. I learned that tone has an immense impact on how the meaning of words is interpreted. Pacing and volume allow for emphasis on certain words and the message one wants to convey with their words. It made me think about how people […]
This is scene 1.3 lines 208 through 218 from the play Othello by Shakespeare. In this scene Desdemona is confronting her father after eloping with Othello. I am voicing Desdemona. I learned that the inflection of Desdemona’s voice can change the interpretation of the scene. For example, if she sounds angry and loud, it changes the audience’s entire perception of […]
I chose to do Othello act 1 scene 3 lines 208-218. The character I played was Desdemona. I learned that Desdemona speaks in a sincere and low tone. She speaks slowly making sure that every word she says is understood. At this moment, Desdemona was understanding her father and saw his objection with her marriage, but just as she understands […]
I recorded a passage from Othello in which Emilia speaking (4.2.159-169). If I would have recorded it faster, it would have just seemed like Emilia is just spewing accusations because she is upset, but when spoken slower like I did for my final recording, Emilia seems pensive about the situation. This is important because no one else really considered the […]
I recorded passage 3.3.368-378 from the play Othello by Shakespeare. In the passage I speak as Iago. He is a snake, lying to Othello to try and make it look like his wife is cheating on him. The lines can be voiced many ways, but the way I chose to do it represents Iago’s trickery and bad intent. Through performing […]
I believe family comes first because family will always be the first people to be there for you. Yeah, everyone can have friends but friends can be there for you for a while but not always for the long run. Your family is there for you through your bad, sad,and happy moments. For example, I had met this girl in […]
The law of attraction can shift your entire life, only if you grasp how it works and absolutely believe in it. The law of attraction can essentially be interpreted as, “you attract what you think.” You target things you desire the most, rather than the stuff or baggage that you don’t care for. For instance, if things aren’t going great […]
I Believe … Creativity is one of the most important things in life because if we didn’t have it then life would be even more difficult. It would also be a lot less fun, for example if people didn’t have creativity then things like trains, bikes, phones or even games wouldn’t have been made, that would also mean that creativity […]
Self worth is something I believe that everyone has struggled with at least once in their entire life. It can be especially hard when you are a teenager and still developing self confidence. We often find ourselves around negativity and sometimes we can not quite escape that environment. Often times we find ourselves caring about what other people think of […]
A comfort zone is defined as “a place or situation where one feels safe or at ease and without stress” (Google). Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone, done something that had a “what if” next to it? I believe that it is important to step out of your comfort zone, for you will be able to; gain […]
I believe that a negative mind will never give you a positive life. If you keep thinking negative stuff then you will not achieve your goals or try to do what is right for you. I came up with this belief because sometimes in life it is hard to do what you want. It’s not always easy as It looks. […]
Respecting me is not something I obligate people with, but if you’re not going to respect me then I don’t see the purpose of having communication with you. As a teen I think that’s when you grow and realize things the most, it’s a stage in your life where you release toxic people and be around people that care for you. […]
I am a strong believer in, “what goes around comes around.”, I learned it through my experience with my ex-boyfriend.The consequences of one’s actions will have to be dealt with eventually. The way my ex-boyfriend treated me fits perfectly for this example because he treated me so poorly and I dealt with it for 3 years. After realizing that it […]
I believe everyone should create themselves the way they want to, block out everyone’s nagging opinions, and do what you feel is comfortable. It’s you living your life, not everyone else. My personal belief with this experience has been a struggle, I used to wear a mask for protection, if people didn’t know the true me, they couldn’t possibly know […]
I believe in the word integrity, which means being honest when someone is around and when they are not. In my perspective integrity is a keyword, and this keyword is a major thing in life. Everyone needs to have integrity and understand the meaning the word holds. For example, if you don’t curse in front of your parents when you’re […]
This I believe…… Respect is a meaningful word for us. Most people go through life and always hear about the word respect, but they don’t know what it means. Respect is the esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person. Somethings in life we need to hold in respect are. Respect yourself, respect for others, […]
I believe people shouldn’t be judged or treated differently because of their skin color. You shouldn’t feel embarrassed because of where you come from. Your culture shouldn’t be hidden. You should embrace it. The Hispanic culture is very fascinating. Hispanics are defined as Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, South or Central Americans or any other Spanish speaking cultures. The Hispanic culture […]
What play did you choose? What act, scene and line numbers did you choose? Othello. Act 3, Scene 3, lines 207-223. Which character did you play? Othello What did you learn about the impact of tone, inflection, volume and pacing in your own rehearsal and oral performance? I learned about how in love Othello is with Desdemona. I realized in […]
Since I’ve been a young child, I’ve always had a way to express myself. From fingerpainting to holding crayons in my fist and scribbling to having a stable and controlled method of drawing. There’s always been some way for me to let out creative energy and that has let me become the person I am today. Go you remember […]
Majority of my time is spent in the fine arts wing at my high school. I take two music classes, participate in the musical and plays. The radio is always on in my car and my phone is constantly blasting music at home.The arts have always been important to me, I love the connection i have with the audience when […]
I always loved animals, I constantly wanted a pet and finally after years of begging, my parents got one, ever since I saw my cat I loved her so much. When I was in eighth grade I decided that I don’t want to harm any animal or contribute to someone else doing it for me, so i stopped eating meat […]
I believe the pipe organ is the king of all instruments and superior to all other ensembles. The size and power that comes from it’s pipes soars above and dwarfs all other instruments. The organ is not only a solo instrument, but a one-man orchestra. Did you know that the loudness of one such type of organ stop alone is […]
I believe that it’s important we use our words to be kind. By moving our mouths, lips, tongues, and vocal chords in certain ways we are able to not only wreck someone’s day but also fix someone’s day. This is why it is so crucial that we be nice to everyone and recognize the power that you as an […]
I believe that variety is necessary for a healthy life. We are told that “variety is the spice of life.” I think it is more than just that. My parents always told me, and still tell me, that variety is needed for a satisfying and healthy life. I’ve found this to be true. Whenever I do the exact same thing […]
Everyone is special. I know this may sound incredibly cliché, but it’s true. Have you ever met two separate people who are exactly the same? My guess is that you haven’t. This is because every single person is different from each other in their own different way, both physically and mentally. Most people know this and generally accept this as […]
The rules of society are limiting, too polite, too forgiving of failure — giving up, losing. I’ve found in order to fly, to truly succeed, you must employ an iron edge. The iron edge is not physical, it cannot be bought, it comes and goes. The iron edge is a place, it is a mindset. It has to come from […]
Desdemona 1.3.208-218 My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty: To you I am bound for life and education; My life and education both do learn me How to respect you; you are the lord of duty; I am hitherto your daughter: but here’s my husband, And so much duty as my mother show’d To you, preferring you […]
The play I chose to recite was from Othello. It is found near the end of the book, Act 5, Scene 2, lines 397-406 The character I decided to play was Othello. When I was practicing my line, I notice how important tone was, and how it dictates what an actor is trying to express. Pacing, by how fast I’m […]
In this day and age, we are very lucky to be in first world countries and have the privilege and right to education provided for us. We should be further grateful for the fact that our K-12 education is free of cost to us. While some places around the world are not as fortunate as us. To show our gratitude […]
My issue that I decided to make a video on was human trafficking. Human trafficking is a form of illegal modern slavery, that still goes on to this day in various places. People use human trafficking to their advantages such as , seual exploitation or labor. I am passionate about this issue because it always interested me. Also the topic […]
The issue I am focusing on is police violence toward blacks especially when the victim was unarmed. What’s worse is the violence eventually leads to the death of the victim. I wanted to focus on this topic because I see often on social media and people sharing stories or videos like this. This made me want to focus on this […]
My topic is concerning the discrimination against Muslims. Muslims are followers of Islam, and lately it has become a stereotype that Muslims are violent, and wish to attack the United States. With me being a Muslim myself, I can say Muslims are actually non-violent people that are discriminated against due to the 9/11 event. Before I researched my topic, I […]
Around the world, more Muslims are being discriminated against as time passes. They are blamed for only a fraction of so-called “Muslim” doing evil deeds. Most Islamophobic people don’t seem to understand that not all Muslims are terrorists or even supports extremism. Not only are Muslims blamed for other’s actions they are now daily threatened to be killed or abused […]
I am passionate about this issue because it is a life or death situation and in most cases involving the death penalty, the convicted don’t deserve to die. In extreme instances, innocent lives are taken away. The authoritative figures in this country have the power to stop it and save lives. Before starting this project, I didn’t know much about […]
The issue that I am doing in my video is known as climate change. Climate change is a long-term change in the earth’s climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature. In other words, climate change is a change in the usual weather found in a place. Climate can be thought of as […]
The issue I have decided to focus on is the pay gap between men and women. Due to this, there is a disparity between men and women. In the workforce, females tend to receive a lower wage whether they work the same hours or the same quality as men would. I am passionate about the this issue because it is […]
Hi, this following video is about unemployment. It contains information on the victims of unemployment, possible solutions to it, opponents on solving the problem, and a possible ally to the problem. The video also contains graphs representing the unemployment percent based on the United States population, and unemployment based on race. There are also images illustrating the problem like millennials […]
The issue that I am presenting in my movie is the Syrian civil war. I am passionate about this issue because throughout news outlets and social media I see families in pain and terror, children horrifically injured. People lose their homes and die everyday because of power hungry leaders who care nothing for the citizens and innocents living on the […]
I am passionate about the gender pay gap because it is an issue that affects the economic bridge between men and women. It is an aspect of injustice in the United States that has continued to be overlooked despite the efforts of movements and revolutionaries. If it is not addressed, the gender pay gap will stay a problem that places […]
In the following video, I discuss the issues of polling places and how the US Supreme Court has decided it is constitutional to limit the amount and type of expression in polling places. In my brief video, I quickly go over some wording of cases that have proved influential to the issue. Many people have claimed that restriction speech (such […]
Jose Abraham Rodriguez Zavala January 27, 1999 I was born my first name Jose, I was named after my grandpa my dad’s father my second name Abraham I was named after my dad. My last Name Rodriguez comes from my dad’s side and Zavala from my mother’s side. A name really common Jose I hear so I turn around […]
I feel really nervous about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This is my own reading focusing on tone and inflection in a passage from Dr. Victor Rios’ autobiography called Street Life. My understanding of tone in a literary text is that you must change your voice due to how the text is going on about the background […]
I feel really nervous about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This is my own reading focusing on tone and inflection in a passage from Dr. Victor Rios’ autobiography called Street Life. My understanding of tone in a literary text is how you sound when reading. Inflection means how you change your voice so you can have some […]
Jovana Lopez-Cuevas These names defining who I am now and who I will become in the future. Also how people will view me throughout life. Two of these names given to me by someone who I care for a lot. Someone who I admire a lot for his hard work and sacrifice to raise me. Dad, hardworking and caring, […]
Blog Post Audio Recording I feel really nervous about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This is my own reading focusing on tone and inflection in a passage from Dr. Victor Rios’ autobiography called Street Life. My understanding of tone in a literary text is knowing what attitude to use when reading or writing something. Inflection means […]
I feel excited and overwhelmed about posting my first audio recording on Youth Voices. This is my reading focusing on tone and inflection in a passage from Dr. Victor Rios’ autobiography called Street Life. My understanding of tone in a literary text is Is about the attitude about what you give when reading something. Inflection means how a person uses […]
As an ENL student.some time in my another class I don’t ever Know what Teacher saying .because I don’t know a lot of word.English. It is too hard for me but I’m good at math. But I don’t have math this year and I got geometry class. I always forget the English words. My Memory is very bad.Maybe soon I […]
In my opinion, I agree with the idea of using a person’s home language to help them learn English because it could help them when they talk English. if they were in a real emergency situation, they might need to translate or speak English. That is one of the reasons why it is really important to learn English. I speak a […]
A lot of kids in ESL are Spanish-speakers and learning English, but there are other kinds of ESL students too. My name is Marilyn Justino and even though I was born here in Brooklyn, I’m in ESL. Not everybody immigrated. For me, when I was younger the only language I spoke was spanish. but while I was getting older I […]
Throughout history, Park Slope has experienced periods of highs and lows and we are going to study them by the voice of people that have been living here since the late 60’s until now. Change is what makes everything interesting – if it wasn’t for the changes that happened and the changes that continue to happen, we wouldn’t be exploring this […]
I first learned English in the 3rd grade. I grew up speaking Spanish because my family came from Mexico before I was born, maybe 17 years ago. I didn’t speak it yet because I didn’t like the language that much. It felt weird in my mouth when I tried to pronounce the words, like I was behind, or even not […]
My name is Xuefeng, I am from China, and I came to the US being two-half years. In my bedroom, you know, there’s a talisman on the door you must be interesting for. It’s about Chinese culture and Buddhism. Also, it’s a protection to let the evil thing leave away of us. You know, the cool thing is that my […]
I define my culture by saying sometimes the stuff we do can be crazy. And sometimes you can find different ways that Mexicans live their lives – sometimes they’re religious, sometimes in groups. But overall my culture is different from other ones because we have a different way of celebrating certain things that might seem different to other people. […]
The most difficult thing you lose through immigration is I lost 5 years of spending time with my dad. I grew up in Yemen, but my dad went to New York when I was 7. I stayed in Sanaa – a city full of love. But I felt abandoned for the time we were separate. For a long time I […]
My name is Franciely Paulino. I was born and raised in Samana, a touristy city in the Dominican Republic. There, you wake up to the rooster singing and the smell of coffee. I wouldn’t trade my homeland for anything in this world. I’m proud of being the Dominican. I migrated to this country with my dad to the Bronx at […]
Last month in New Jersey a student was speaking Spanish and told by a teacher, “Speak American.” Maybe the teacher made a bad choice of words out of frustration, or maybe sheś just racist. The way I see it, we are in a free country. There is no official language and we can speak whatever language we want. […]
An artifact is something created by human hands for our use and according its purpose is how much we value it. My culture is a mix between Spanish, African, and Taino culture, which creates a special distinction of other Latin american culture, affecting our language, music, art and gastronomy. Every Dominican household has its place to save the change. Back […]
My name is Ishak, and I come from Yemen. My parents speak Arabic to me. I came to the U.S. about three years ago, and I thought it would be hard to learning English. I feel like I learn the most English in ESL class. My nephew Yousef came from Yemen about the same time as me. “Do you think […]
Every time I look at my parents’ picture of the day they got married, I enjoy it because they educated me and gave me life to be in this world. I grew up with them. They are very important for me, even though my sister and my mom are separated from my father in the Dominican Republic. My mom is […]
I came to the U.S. with my dad and my siblings in 2011. The room that I used to sleep in with my dad and my sister had a bed, a T.V and two closets. Also, on the wall there was a piece of of art made out of black fabric with gold letters in Arabic “Ayat” of Qu’ran ( […]
One of the most difficult things I lost through migrating was part of my family, and getting to see my cousins in person. Even though I haven’t lost contact completely, it doesn’t feel the same way as being with them or receiving a hug from them. When we were in DR, we were constantly hanging out and playing games, but […]
Artifact is a object made by a person and it means alot him. Its valuable because I feel like person belong there. There’s a piece of art on my living room and if you walk near it, you will hear my mom screaming, “Don’t go close by the picture because it means a lot to your dad’s family.” I […]
Transcript: I didn’t have the most exciting coming out story, because a lot of my friends and family were really open minded. So I guess I’ll talk a little about coming out. You know it’s a very personal and unique experience for every person that goes through this. The fact that you’re different in this way is so beautiful […]
This is my coming out story. Feel free to share any questions/comments. Thanks for listening! Here’s a transcript of the audio: Hi, my name is Sarah, I’m currently a freshman at Michigan State University, and this is my coming out story. Up until my sophomore year of high-school, I didn’t really think of myself as anything other than straight. I […]
Here is my “Coming Out” story! Please listen and included is a transcript for those who need it! (the picture above is my girlfriend and the love of my life Nicole (on the right) and myself (on the left)) Hello everyone. My name is Whitney Langston. I am 21 years young and I’m in my fourth year at Michigan State […]
What is it that we seem to not understand ourselves our fears and anxiety which have come and taking over the intelligence that we have squandered by fear and anxiety.To understand what makes so afflicted by these emotions which hold us back from being what we want to what we will be. there are times they are important to stay […]
What text excerpt did you choose to present in your 3rd recording? Note the title and author. “This was the initial reaction to my Ph.D. supervisor’s most quoted paper, published almost exactly 50 years ago. The topic was eye gaze—when, where, and why people look at each other, particularly in the eye. But since then it has attracted a […]
What was the topic of your 30-second hook? What were you trying to present about? Worldwide high school dropout statistic cited from dropout.org, introduces my Senior Capstone project Mentorship Programs for High School Dropouts. How many times did you have to record yourself to create the final version that you uploaded? After two attempts I was able to produces […]
My 30 second hook was about my senior project which is police brutality for African-American male It took me 4 times to had a final cut that sounded great when I was speaking and looking at my audience while I talk to them In the term the way I was talking was very well manner and intelligent so the audience […]
My topic for my 30 second hook is Gentrification in the Mission District. I was trying to present the decrease in Latino living in the Mission District and how fast they have been leaving. I kept messing up when I was recording myself, I probably had to do it several times before it came out right. I think I did […]
IMG_0684 My topic is Sterilizations in Women’s prisons. I recorded this it feels like 100 different times. It was so many complications about what am I going to say, does it look like i’m reading off of a paper am I loud enough. This time I got it right. I am loud, confident kind of a fast moderate pace but […]
In some point in their life, every student has received a grade that they are not satisfied with. I knew that it was inevitable that the same would happen to me, but I didn’t realize that it would teach me such an important lesson that I would carry with me throughout my life. It was March 4 of freshman year […]
My 30-second hook was about the Blue Wall of Silence, an unwritten rule among police culture where they would never rat out each other out. I had to practice a couple times in front of my friend before I could nail down my hook. When I was looking back at my recording, I realized that I didn’t have good eye contact with […]
I believe in the value of education. Education is what has allowed me to have most of the things I have today, from basic reading and writing skills, to worlds of knowledge that pique my curiosity and wonder. It has given me strength and instilled numerous values and beliefs into me. It is the one thing that everyone can benefit […]
Very recently I went out to California for a special family event: my cousin just had her baby. She and her husband live out in California, so whenever I told someone I was going out to L.A. for the weekend they automatically assumed it was a vacation. The weekend I had to leave happened to coincide with an important school […]
I believe that people deserve to get the education that they want to help further themselves. Getting the proper education seems to be getting more and more important, it’s something that has always been important in a family. Now the college enrollment rates have actually decreased, even with the pressure that a further education will get you a better paying […]
My topic is women inequalities in sports, women getting mistreated when it comes to funding and support from the school districts. I had to record myself at least nine times and still didn’t get it all the way right or make it totally fluent. My oral presentation strengths were stating all my points in the given amount of time; my […]
This is a slightly different version of the story that was originally written by Antoine Galland. This is a story where a man finds lots of gold in a cave, but in his greed, gets stuck in the cave and eventually dies. Check it out! [iframe allowtransparency=”true” width=”485″ height=”402″ src=”//scratch.mit.edu/projects/embed/158995547/?autostart=false” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen] I chose to make this story because it […]
I’d like to start with a few pieces of information. First, I love music, and second, I’ve only seen my dad cry one time ever. I believe that the study of music will change us. Not only us as in just musicians, although them especially, but I think the study of music will change us as a society, as people, […]
Should homework be illegal? Of course nobody likes homework, because it really just means more work. But I think homework is actually pointless. Finland is one of the countries with the best education levels in the world, and in that country it is illegal to give students any homework or standardized tests. They say that since the students […]
Click here to see my 30-second hook: IMG_1115 The topic of my 30-second hook was about the percentage of students who skip school every day. I was trying to tell people why this might be important. I recorded myself about 10 times to I got to my final one. I was talking real low and I looked at the […]
My topic that I talked about was GMO’s. I was trying to present my senior research on Genetically Modified Organisms. To make the final recording I had to record over and over about 20 times to get it perfect and get it uploaded. My oral presentation strengths are the pacing and tone of voice, also inflection as I say my […]
I have been a competitive swimmer since third grade. Everything about the sport for the past almost ten years has been difficult from learning to refine the technique of your strokes to pushing that last length of a race when you’re tired. The one mantra I’ve always had when it comes to swimming is that nothing comes without hard work. […]
I have chosen the play “Othello,” Act IV. II. 175-184. The character I play is Desdemona. What I learned from being this character was how to speak, how to pace, and what my tone should sound like in this particular character’s way. There is a special way this character speaks. Because of this character’s personality and all the things that […]
In this 27-second video, I’m giving you a reason to be interested in my research on mentorship programs for high school dropouts. I give you the numbers on the extremely large dropout rates in the United States. I recorded this clip a couple of times. I wanted to I make great eye contact and pause in the areas that I […]
Statement: I believe in the importance of emotional endurance and strength I believe in the importance of emotional endurance and strength. When I was born, I was born with a blood disorder called Sickle Cell Anemia. This blood disorder kept me from playing sports and playing outside in the too hot Summers and the too cold Michigan Falls and […]
I believe that fate is an excuse. It’s a made up concept to abandon all responsibility for your future. If you think that no matter what, something will end up happening, what’s the point in trying? In reality, you have to make it happen. Your “fate” is in your own hands. In a world of nearly infinite possibilities, the idea […]
Growing up my parents always told me to do what makes me happy, that no amount of money will ever make up for doing something that you don’t enjoy. I didn’t really understand that at a younger age, being the kid that I was, I thought money is what made people happy. I mean c’mon rich people always look so […]
Without hesitation, I believe that it is better to live life when risks are taken. The act of going outside the box, stretching your comfort zone, and exposing yourself to things you are uncertain about helps you. By taking risks, we realize what our full potential actually is. Gymnastics is a sport that is full of risk taking. Sprained ankles, […]
Many scientists believe that global warming is an aspect of make belief and that there is no such thing; that we have nothing to worry about. Our Earth has undergone many transformations, dating back to times like the ice age, all the way until now. My theory is that since the earth has gone through so many changes, it’s grown […]
I believe in the importance of family. Every day we go home to a group of people and often don’t acknowledge their importance. As a high school student, it would be very difficult to make it without my parents. The work they do and the impact that they give to my live is amazing. My mom goes to work every […]
I believe America is a place where no one should feel excluded. Let’s start this off with a story. So when I was younger I switched schools going, from a local Montessori to the public school. The one question asked to me repeatedly was not “What’s your name?” like you’d expect. But “Where are you from?” Of course, I’d answer […]
I believe that people should follow their own beliefs and not let peer pressure persuade that. I feel that people should do what they think is right and be strong when expressing their beliefs. In today’s society, people tend to accept the common opinion and sway away from their own mostly because of peer pressure. It is really interesting when […]
If I had to pick one thing I am most thankful that I chose, it would have to be that fateful email I sent in fifth grade asking my band director if I could switch from clarinet to oboe. Yes, I was ok at clarinet, but none of the opportunities I receive now could have come from the clarinet over […]
Fate is something that nobody can see while it is actually taking place. However, the love my dad and stepmom share today, is a true testament and showing of how fate indirectly impacts each and every one of our lives. Through ups and downs, hardships and fortunate times, the love between the two was meant to be. This is my […]
I believe that hard work and dedication can beat natural talent. I am a runner and have played many sports throughout my life, and the one thing that has been consistent throughout all sports is that hard work and dedication can beat natural talent. In most sports there are basics you need to learn such as dribbling, passing, etc. and […]
I believe in the capabilities of one’s own mind. The amount of power you can find within yourself is exponential compared to what we find in others. Whether it be ways to help yourself or ways to help other people, you can find the greatest ideas within. Ultimately, going off of others’ thoughts isn’t the most beneficial way to resolve […]
Growing up I never knew that being surrounded by sickness was unusual. I never knew that even though I seemed like the lucky, healthy one all my families sicknesses would cause so much pain. Although all the sickness has been a hindrance and caused an unimaginable amount of pain, I believe it has taught me to value my family […]
My Reminder to Never Give Up As we live our lives, everyone has to go through tough times and has opportunities to give up or take the easy way out. I believe in the importance of perseverance. We have to struggle through our difficulties to grow as people and have the best life we can possibly have. My family has […]
I’m awful at listening to myself. It’s one of my biggest weaknesses, right next to listening to other people. All my life, I’ve had problems with pushing myself too far or doing things I don’t want to do just because I’m given the option. I mean, sure, there’s a voice in the back of my head telling me that my […]
America is an extremely diverse nation with people from all different backgrounds mingling and interacting. These differences in skin color, faith, culture, beliefs, and experiences create a tapestry of interwoven individuals who can learn and grow from one another. I believe that differences unite people and make them stronger. My first job, starting at a very young age was being […]
I believe that confidence is the key to success, I have come to this conclusion based on past experiences and years of having an introverted and shy personality. Having an introverted personality allowed me to see the negative sides of being tentative and hesitant which thereby helped me realize the important role of confidence. Confidence is a completely underutilized and […]
I believe that America is the greatest nation on earth for many reasons, chief among them being all of the freedoms that Americans have, guaranteed to them by the constitution. I believe it is important for Americans to always appreciate the freedoms that they have, because when they are taken for granted it becomes an environment where the freedoms could […]
I believe that change is, far more often than not, of benefit to humanity. Unfortunately, though, we as humans fear change. It is the unknown, and the unknown may be worse than the current. Like it or not though, change is the sole path with which we may progress. Change causes fear. It is a natural reaction that none of […]
I believe that people need friendship in order to succeed, to accomplish goals, jump obstacles in life, and overall to just have a good time. I first lived in Florida for kindergarten and preschool, and when I was 7 years old, my family decided to move to Okemos, Michigan. The first day of school at a completely new school is […]
Animal cruelty. An intentional or unintentional neglect or abuse to animals by the hand of a human. This is the definition of animal abuse some may not now but animal abuse isn’t just intentional abuse, you could be hurting an animal and not mean to. I believe we should focus more on this because it isn’t right and animals should […]
Discovery has been a very influential part of my life. Discovery is the process in which you are able to see something new or obtain knowledge for the first time and can influence every part of your life. For example, the ability to see foreign places, learn about your path in life, and to discover yourself in the form of […]
This is a audio piece written by Sid Murthy about the role of America in one’s pursuit of the American Dream. The essay is called “The Unabridged American Dream”. The Unabridged American Dream America has always been and will forever be a country where your “American Dream” will always be within grasp. The only step that you must take […]
I believe that people can control and create their own happiness. Throughout this past school year, I have been through a great deal from dealing with sickness, stress, and being a typical teenager trying to grow up. One of the many phrases people have said to me to help get me where I need to be is, “only control what […]
I chose the play, Othello. I chose act.1 scene.3 and lines 276 to 286. I chose the character, Othello. I learned that it’s not easy trying to read something and sound a certain way when I’m talking, at that when I’m speaking a whole different way as would Shakespeare. It’s even harder because it’s kind of hard to understand, but […]
I believe that no matter what obstacles you are faced with persistence is the key to success. I have been a long distance runner for 6 years now. Even though, that is still fresh in terms of the spectrum of distance runners I still consider myself experienced. It may not be the most glamorous passion but the amount of hours […]
I believe in the opportunity of America. When I was a little boy, I had always been told that I was so fortunate to live in America because of how many opportunities you have here. My parents would scold me from time to time saying that I don’t appreciate what I have in life and how lucky I am to […]
The play I chose for my recording was Othello. The character I chose to play in the recording was Iago. Something I learned about recording and your tone is that it changes up the entire way of how you picture something in your head. And I noticed with your volume that the better your volume is, the better you will […]
I chose Act IV, Scene II lines 168-177. I was playing as Desdemona. As I was playing as Desdemona, I realized that for my tone and volume to be good, I had to imagine myself in her shoes. For my first, I had to listen to myself, and I can tell that I needed significant improvements in my tone. I […]
I choose Othello by William Shakespeare Act 4 Scene 3 lines 28-37. Playing Desdemona, I learned that I had to be very careful with the tone of my voice and the dramatic tone that I had to use because in this scene Desdemona was talking about hanging herself white singing “Willow.” When I was practicing Desdemona’s speech in this particular Act, I […]
I firmly believe that everyone has control of their own happiness. There are several different things that can bring joy to a person including connections with others, appreciation of the little things, comedy, and a variety of activities. Of course, there are uncontrollable situations that everyone has to deal with, that brings everyone down. But there is always a choice […]
I chose Act 3, Scene 3 lines 223-233. I am playing the role of Emilia, wife of Iago, Desdemona’s best friend. I learned that you need to have a whole lot of patience, to understand the impact of the story and the lines that will be recited. In order to get the right tone, I learned that it’s needed to […]
I chose Lines 226-236 from Act II Scene III in “Othello.” I played the roles of Cassio and Iago in this excerpt. I learned that for you to be involved with the text, you need to be one with text and put yourself in that scenario. I found out that Iago is more than two-faced. I saw this because to […]
Introduction – Hi there, and welcome to my essay upon a personal belief of mine. In the essay that follows, I will explain my beliefs on the topic of relaxation and stress, and why I personally believe that relaxation is the best mindset a person can have. In life, people are constantly stressing out over every little thing. Some people […]
I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their dream or succeed. Unfortunately, in some countries, people don’t have the opportunity to achieve it due to having too many obstacles. When I first decided what I wanted to become when I grow up, I have always thought of how I can achieve that dream and what I should do […]
The play I chose was “Othello.” The act and scene I read were Act 3. Scene 3, and the line numbers were 199-208. The character I played was Othello. What I learned was how much my voice changed little by little as I kept reading, the volume in my voice went from high to low, and it was much clearer. I […]
I chose Othello from Shakespeare. I picked act 5 scene 2 lines 1-10. The character that I play is Othello. The tone that Othello tone that he shows in his voice is serious angry and sound determine. The pacing is slow but in some parts. The volume loud but soft. What I understood from Othello’s lines talking heartbroken after he […]
I choose Othello as my play, Act five Scene Two Lines 387-396. Othello was the character I played in the play. I learned that my tone was needing to be more firm and serious when I was speaking at this time because Othello was expressing a lot here. The pacing was easy to do while rehearsing and completing my oral […]
Hello, my name is Mariah and the play I am currently reading made by Shakespeare is Othello. I recited Iago’s speech in Act 2, Scene 3 of lines 322-334. It took me a few tries to get the voicing down, since it was more like Iago talking to himself rather than talking to someone else. I learned how to pronounce […]
I choose “Othello,” Act 111 Scene 111, Lines 121-132. I choose the character Othello. What I learned about the impact of tone was that you have to paste it right and project your voice at the right moments. What I learned about volume was that it is certain words that you have to raise your voice and lower your voice […]
Hello, I’m Mireya Amezcua. The lines I picked for Othello are Act V scene II lines 1-10. I decided to pick Othello, because what is to come after this part is chaos. I also believe Othello is a strong character and this is his breaking point. I wanted something to foreshadow what is to come. When practicing, I did not have much […]
My class and I are reading Shakespeare’s “Othello.” I will be reciting from lines 294-313 Act 2.1. I played Iago conversing with Roderigo about the downfall of Othello. I am a very insecure person when it comes to reciting something. I chose a tone that is cool with some big uproars and a mild pace. Iago is evil with every […]
The play that I used was Othello and I used Act 4, Scene 2, Lines 15-20. The character that I was playing was Emilia. I learned that I need to take my time to get the readers or listeners to understand the things that I am saying. I need to speak loud but pace myself when recording. Persuasive, scattered, sneaky,loving and supportive […]
Our class chose to study the play of “Othello.” I chose to be Othello in Act 1, scene 3 lines 140-150. I learned that the tone and volume was calm and relaxed because of Othello’s character and how he is throughout the play. So for my oral presentation, I had to be in a chill and honest mood. I understood […]
The Shakespeare play I decided to choose was Othello. I chose Act Five Scene Two, Lines 80 – 90. I played the character of Othello. I learned that tone plays a critical role in the speech. The volume and pace you choose to take can set moods and or feelings within the speech. Volume, pace, tone and inflections are crucial while giving an […]
I chose to record from the play Othello. I worked from Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 393-403. I played the character, Iago. I learned that to be Iago you have to believe that you are sneaky, conniving, and heartless. You have to talk slow and with passion and the desire to get revenge. It is like your plotting every move […]
The Play I chose was called Othello By William Shakespeare. My recording was from Act 3, Scene 3, Lines 512 – 519 and Lines 525 – 526. I play the antagonist of the plan, Iago. What I learned about his tone is that he is aggressive and more like a leader now that he has Othello brainwashed in his lies. […]
The play that I choose is Othello, Act 5 Scene 1 lines 12-22. The character that I played is Iago, and what I learned from the impact of the tone is that there is confidence in it. Iago was speaking to himself and was not doubting himself not even once, which is why he uses words such as restitution and […]
Hello, my name is Ilda Ortega, and I chose to mirror Othello’s speech from Act III, scene iii, lines 297-307. From my voice rehearsal, I learned that to sound like Othello, I had to have a sad tone, and stutter because, in this Act, Othello started to behave differently, in a negative way. I chose to sound as if I were […]
Hello, my name is Nickey, and I decided to voice over Othello’s Act IV Scene III on Line 101-108. I spoke as Emilia, and she is a character who has great insight and understanding into a relationship of man and women during her era. I tried to have her voice carry some frustration because the thing she says is something that […]
Act III, Scene III; lines 199-209 I play Othello. To pull off a legit audio recording, allowing the audience to feel the emotions that Othello felt without physically seeing him, one has to pay close attention to their pauses and volume when reciting. I found out that there had to be a lot of soul-searching and a natural relation of […]
The play I chose was Othello, Act 1. Scene 3, Lines 86-104. The character I played was Othello. What I learned about the tone was you had to speak with a deep voice. You also had to speak slow and have feelings like you care; you had to speak with pride, calm. When Othello talks about Desdemona, he has to […]
Othello. 4.1. 162-168. Bianca gets upset by Cassio giving her a handkerchief, which she knows it belongs to another woman. When performing a character’s tone and volume, first things first, we need to bring passion and soul into the text. Emphasize critical words. Put yourself in that situation to see how you are going to react to it. Don’t perform […]
We’re Oakland high students and we talked about a Polish nurse, Irena Sendler who saved many lives during the Holocaust.
Our Case study is about an immigrant that gets attacked late midnight by a group of teenagers that fatally wounded him and killed him this happened in Patchogue New York in 2008.
A nurse named Irena Sendler from Warsaw, Poland was living her normal life until the threat of the invasion of Poland by the Germans. Irena knew that this news was dangerous and serious trouble. She knew that most Jews would be sent to the nearby death camp, Treblinka, and was sure that all children would be annihilated. Irena set out […]
The shooting of 3 muslims college students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The hate crime perpetrator was Craig Hicks who was the neighbor of the Victims Yusor, Deah, and Razan. The cause of the shooting was first said to be caused by a parking dispute but further investigation revealed that there was no parking violations.
this podcast is about a brave polish couple who used their abandoned zoo to save 300 jews from the genocide.
This podcast is about hate crime incident that took place in Anderson, Ca. It impacted Ms. Isaac Lowe and Ms.Lowe family because they burned a cross in their lawn and actually people from their community came to support them and let people know from their community that they support her and they will not allow people be racist and not […]
This is the victim, Sasha Fleischman speaking out about the hate-crime they experienced. A lot of controversy has been brought up about this, saying that Richard Thomas should’ve been charged as an adult and others saying that this was just a dumb mistake that shouldn’t cost him his life in prison
Sasha Fleischman, who identifies as agender was targeted by 16 year old, Richard Thomas for wearing a skirt.
Our podcast is about an immigrant, Marcelo Lucero being murdered by 7 teenagers in Patchogue, Long Island
This podcast is about the tragic fire on the 57 bus during a ride on the 57 bus ride. Image from the New York Times.
This is a podcast about an A-gender teen from Oakland, CA. Sasha, the A-gender teen is from Berkeley, CA and on their way home from school Sasha was caught in the middle of a prank that got very out of hand.
This podcast is about Sasha a Agender teen from Berkeley, CA. Sasha was on their way home from school on the 57 when a “funny prank” got very out of hand.
Podcast of Gwen Araujo from Newark California. 17 years old transgender, Gwen Araujo was murdered on October 4,2000 due to a hate crime. Podcast was made possible with the help of Jiayi Zhu.
Stunned by the violence, diverse community stakeholders openly confront the crime and divisive atmosphere, committing to ongoing actions to prevent future hate crimes and intolerance.
Works Cited “91 Percent of Colleges Reported Zero Incidents of Rape in 2014.” AAUW: Empowering Women Since 1881. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Oct. 2016. Bernard, Crista. “I’m Tired Of Hearing ‘Teach Not To Rape'” Odyssey. N.p., 29 Mar. 2016. Web. 26 Oct. 2016. Emily. “Things Not to Discuss in Polite Company: Rape Culture and the Problem of Consent.” Youth Are […]
Let’s connect around Letters to the Next President or any other project we are working on.
Join youth from Eastern Ohio and Mexico City as they continue to plan to make and to collect short videos for “A Day in A Girl’s Life, and as they work together to assist youth in Bumpe, Sierra Leone.
Join us for a more planning around the CU4C project to raise awareness and money for the girls in Bumpe, Sierra Leone. Take action with us: https://www.lrng.org/Youth%20Voices/playlist/Connected.%20United.%204%20Change.%20in%20Bumpe%2C%20Sierra%20Leone Make a video “A Day in a Girl’s Life” Raise money and contribute to: https://www.gofundme.com/cu4cissn Comment on Abby’s post: http://www.youthvoices.live/2016/10/18/can-solar-lanterns-change-girls-lives-in-sierra-leone/ Contribute to Repentino.’s zine as soon as possible. Just add a post on Youth […]
Join us as Abby Henry from CU4C continues a project she started to record everyday routines, connecting to a group of students form a school in Sierra Leone.
Our first Hangout of the 2016 academic year. What the seniors in Okemos, MI and Salt Lake City, UT ended up talking about in their first YouthCast on Sept. 12 was Inquality, the price of college, and tax policy. These are the issues that they think should be in the presidential campaign. Photo by DonkeyHotey
What is the world coming too? How ya got money for gunz but not for food? How ya try to play us like we some fools? Man, stop that cause we aware and we not scared, But we all know ya don’t care. The way ya treat us, it’s not fair, Killing us for no reason like life comes in […]
+Andrew Millman https://twitter.com/a_millman, the Vice President of Projects at Blueprint will be joining us on http://edtechtalk.com/ttt tonight, 7.20 at 6pmPT/9pmET. Bluprint https://www.calblueprint.org/ is a University of California, Berkeley nonprofit organization that develops mobile and web apps for other nonprofits – all pro bono. Some of their past partners include Re-volv https://re-volv.org, which has just raised nearly $90k for solar energy […]
Something that I have been interested in learning more about has been people that take drugs. I remember my sister talking about it when I was 10 but I didn’t learn a lot about it because my sister didn’t like to talk to me about it because I was only 10. Lately, the issue has caught my eye again. I […]
TTT http://edtechtalk.com/ttt turns the hangout over to youth on Wed June 29 at 9pmET/6pm PT Youth Voices LIVE! will welcome: — youth from http://www.integratenyc4me.com along with Sarah Zapiler and Sarah Camiscoli — youth from http://www.baltimorealgebraproject.org along with +jay gillen — students who have been working this summer with +Jose Rodriguez and others to design “a youth network around global education […]
Youth from across the country, including a group who are currently visiting the border, will be talking about immigration. How has immigration impacted your life? Participate by sharing YOUR STORY and talking about how immigration is affecting our country. What reform is needed, and what can you do to work for reform?? Watch this video https://youtu.be/bDJkqBioTFs made by +Karen Fasimpaur […]