The book that cracked open reading for me

The Book that cracked open Reading for me!

I was walking down the rows of a library, and my eyes fell on a book that looked appealing to me. It was Nancy Drew holding a flashlight going up a set of stairs in a setting which looked like a haunted house. I ran to the counter and quickly checked out the book. I was boiling with excitement as I turned to the first page of the novel. I became so engrossed with the book so from the moment I picked up the book, I simply could not put it down. I felt the same intimidation that Nancy felt as she searched for clues, the threat in the air whenever there was a mystery, and the excitement in she when she solved a mystery. I loved the authors tone, Carolyn Keene, as she told the story. One by one she would reveal the clues and Nancy would try to decipher them. I was so intrigued by this book that I picked the next books in the series. I feel as though this book cracked open reading for me because after I read Nancy Drew, I asked my teachers for more suggestions for great books. It helped me become a more advanced reader and get a new taste of many genres. My vast interest in reading began with this wonderful fictional novel!

My Superpowers

My top power is perseverance. I feel that this is effortless in most situations for me. When anyone given a task, I do not ignore it, but I persevere until I complete it, and I give it my best shot. I think that perseverance will help me succeed because I will face many challenges. When I do, I need to face, them, not turn back. It will also help me give my best work and not just accept the task half heartedly. Creativity is also one of my strong points. I enjoy coming up with new ideas and using them in my tasks. My vivid imagination helps me because I am able to make my thoughts unique and develop them. I am grateful that I have this trait because another person might not have the same ideas as mine, and I am unique. I like to shine in a crowd, like a pebble in a beach of sand.

I wish that I had zest as one of my top 5 characteristics because I want to be able to light up a room with my energy. I do not want to live my life and accomplish nothing, but live it as an adventure. I think that this will make things seem more interesting and I will be excited to learn new things instead of ignoring all the opportunities that I receive. I think that this characteristic will also help me gain more friends because they will be interested in a person who is energetic, not a person sitting quietly in the corner of the room. I would also like to develop a better sense of humor. I this would also help me make more friends and take the obstacles that come my way casually. I think that this will open a new window in my future and help me succeed.

TCK Video and Reflection

I think that being a TCK or  third culture kid is beneficial. You get to experience and gain more knowledge about many different cultures. In our video, we explained how TCK children might get confused about where is home, and how they have an association with many cultures, but they do not feel like they belong to a certain ethnicity. We gave an example of some TCK kids in an airport and how they form an acquaintance with each other.  

Social Media Refelctions

Social Media Reflections - Jayashree

In the present day, Social Media has a huge impact on us, and our lives. Social Media is used as a way for people to keep in touch with each other, even when they cannot meet in person. People can also socialize with their friends, and catch up on current events in each other's lives. 

Social Media can be very advantageous in a superfluous amount of ways. For example, my friend posted Malala's story on facebook. It inspired me to do something for the community. Even . For example, if your best friend moves to a different country, you can continue to keep in touch using social media, such as Skype. You can catch up with other people and their lives by chatting or texting with them. You could also get an exposure to different topics on facebook or twitter.

Though Social Media can very helpful in many ways, there are also some negatives to it as well. Many people get so engrossed in Social Media, they do not realize how much time they spend on it. Many teenagers abuse their right to use social media and post inappropriate photos or text. Social media also decreases face to face connection and emotionally sharing ones feelings. Some teens and adults rely completely on their phones or electronic devices to convey their messages, so this decreases the need for face to face conversation. Also, when someone texts or posts, you do not know their emotional response, so sometimes, this can lead to misunderstanding between friends. 

I am happy that I do not have a social media account because there are many risks and dangers online. For example,  someone could hack your account and gain access to all your personal information. My parents and I feel it is better for me not to have a social media account at such a young age. 

If I did have a social media account, then I would create a thoughtful, intelligent, and humorous image. I like to be thoughtful and post items which appeal to me, at the same time remain lighthearted by not stressing on a topic too much. For example, I enjoy classical Indian dance, or Bharatanatyam. So, I might post an inspiring story about the story of a famous dancer!

I think that Social Media is a great tool for communocatin , however they have to remain cognizant of the risks and dangers as well!