Mr. Baum's ETHS Sophomore English Classes, 2021-2022 discussion

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2.10 Independent Reading Check In

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Max Fervoy | 8 comments Robo wrote: ""The sky was cloudless but a veil of mist hung in the air from the force of the waves slamming down" I chose this quote just because I like the choice of imagery and it gave the reader a very good ..."
I agree, it definitely has great imagery.


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Isaac Gold-Kessler | 5 comments "Engels lacked the university education of Marx. His father was the owner of a cotton-spinning business and intended son to succeed him."

I just found that quote to be interesting because of the mark and legacy that Engels has had and I found it to be pretty surprising.


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Aidan | 3 comments Today I read "The Maze Runner"
Quote "Ain't no ticket back, Boy."
This quote kinda stood out to me because in life once you make a decision it's really hard to go back on it and you just have to embrace it.


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Will Gurley | 10 comments Max wrote: "Today I read "Mindset"
1. Quote: "My genius not only defines and validates. It defines and validates the company. It is what creates value. My genius is profit."
This quote is completely wild to me..."


I agree, you can definitely feel the arrogance of the speaker just through that one quote.


message 55: by Kathleen (new)

Kathleen | 6 comments Max wrote: "Today I read "Mindset"
1. Quote: "My genius not only defines and validates. It defines and validates the company. It is what creates value. My genius is profit."
This quote is completely wild to me..."


I completely agree. This guy seems super arrogant and kind of like a jerk. Based on the title of the book, I can see how this quote would be found in the book.


message 56: by Chris (new)

Chris | 5 comments catfishing on catnet

"if i punched someone and got caught, mom would pick me up, load the van, and just move"
it hit with me because I would love to just have an easy out to sticky situations like that


message 57: by Kylie (new)

Kylie | 6 comments "It's like a loop that won't stop" I'm not really sure why I like this quote but ever since I read it it has been in my head.


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