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Week 8

 Chapter 17 Summary Trevor got in a trouble riding his dad's car and got arrested. He couldn't get any help from his family since his mom told him she won't take care of him anymore. While waiting to be called up to court, he got to know about other criminals. He learned that the law isn't equal. Their ethnicity and race impacts their future; whether they will spent their whole life in jail or start new life. At the end of the chapter, he realized that his mom actually paid his bail.  Theme Sometimes you need to be bitter and harsh to people you love in the name of love.  My Story One time my friend asked me to peer-edit her PPT and a script. I carefully went through her presentation materials, and I thought she could had done better than that, so I give her very honest, almost bitter feedback. I liked her a lot and that was why I gave her stick instead of carrot. If it was random strangers' project, I would just leaf through and make sweet comments about it. 

Week 7

Chapter 14 Summary Tom, Trevor's friend introduced Trevor a beautiful girl named Bikini for the prom. Trevor was excited to go on a date with the "most beautiful girl" in the world, and spent time with her, looking forward taking her to the party. On the prom night, he figured out that she cannot speak English at all.  Theme Reputation does not mean everything.   My Story Now I don't really care about building a good reputation, or being a super star among friends. However, few years ago when I was in elementary school, I cared a lot about how I would look to others. I tried my best to be that kid everyone wants to hang out, and I also worried a lot about my relationships with the others. I needed to act like a performer on the stage. That was the hardest part. Being someone that is not me. Now I noticed that those reputations I built mean nothing since it was a forgery. Going to prom with the most beautiful girl in the world didn't mean anything to him since it w...

Week 6

Born a Crime Chapter 12 Theme Don't hide your feelings just because you are afraid. Be brave and say exactly what you feel and what you think .  Summary Trevor had a crush on the girl named Zaheera, but he was too afraid to confess his love. One day Zaheera left the school and Trevor didn't get to see her anymore. He later got to know that she also had a crush on him, and waited him to ask her out.  My Story My story dates back to 2019, and it is not a love story, but a story where I had to bite my tongue because I didn't want to make a noise. Few years ago, our class opened a snack booth for the school festival. There was a huge  controversy over our shopping list. I also thought some of the classmates' ideas were stupid. We desperately needed more ricecakes. However, in order to make peace so that I do not ruin the cheerful atmosphere of the festival, I did whatever they want. I was afraid there would be a bigger controversy if I speak out. I was afraid of being rejec...