Simi Kolodka
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I liked how much you connected the general idea to your first anecdote.
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hi, I like this a lot. You have a very enthusiastic voice that kept me interested.
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Your story was so cute and I could clearly picture the scene you were illustrating. Also, I agree that supporting one another and caring for those close to us is very important.
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Simi’s story, entailing the ominous storm and workers at the house, was very descriptive and painted a vibrant picture in my mind of what Simi felt and was experiencing during those moments. She also delivers the important message of being able to adjust to life’s circumstances, even when there are problems or obstacles keeping one from accomplishing his or her goals.
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I love how you talked about never experiencing a storm even though it seems as though that’s impossible to not know about this coming from someone who has always lived on the east coast. I also liked how your mom was stern about your fears.
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It was really interesting to hear your experiences about moving to the East; I’ve lived here my whole life, so I never really took thought into the fact that climates and environments are far different elsewhere. I also really liked the message; your mom seems like such a strong person, and I think it’s fantastic that she was able to instill such an incredible message in you.
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good stuff! one’s potential is quite important and giving up should be hardest thing of all.
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Awesome story! Really interesting take on a childhood event.
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I never thought about people never experiencing certain types of weather, and it must of been scary experiencing it for the first time.
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her message makes the listeners/readers think about somethings we might have never thought about before
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this was so cute and I loved seeing this other side of you
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The story about the weather is something different I would never have thought about. I like how you tied a common event like a storm into how it affected you.
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such a strong tone, LOVED IT. I love how you paint the portrait of your mother’s lessons. very dinified 8/10
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DIGNIFIED*****
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Really well written, and shows a storm through a perspective that we not consider or remember: that of a child. I liked how you used this normal event to adults as something that shaped you.
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I liked how you chose something (storm) that you know everyone has been through. Great perspective as well
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When I was younger I was absolutely terrified of storms and bad weather. I found your story incredibly related and meaningful.
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