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In the short story titled “How a penny made me feel like a millionaire”, author Tania Luna discusses a time when she was poor, living in America as a refugee from Ukraine. Luna mentions eating a pizza that was delivered to the wrong home, and enjoying every bite of it. She says “everyone’s upset. But the pizza is delicious” (Luna). Luna’s family did not have money to pay for the pizza that was not for them, but she was able to enjoy her very first pizza. The character Sol in the novel Brighter Than the Sun by Daniel Aleman also deals with poverty within her family. Sol has to travel from Mexico to America to make money in order to keep the family restaurant open. When working at the nearly empty restaurant, Sol says “...I start to feel longing for what this place once was--and for what I know it can become one we’ve rescued it” (Aleman 93). Sol does not have money to save her family’s restaurant, but she does what she can to try and save it. Does a character in your novel mention being poor or wealthy? If they do not directly mention it, what can be inferred about money based on their life story so far? For participants: -Never use a peer’s real name, only use their username -Respond to the question based on your book, not your personal opinion -If the question doesn’t directly apply to something that appears in your book, be clear about what you’re seeing instead -Make sure to include a summary of your book so far -Include a quote with the proper citation to give context to your answer -Acknowledge your lead’s reply to your response with a comment that clarifies information, offer a question to them about their book, or simply give a thumbs up To exceed: Incorporate a quote from a different Ted Talk or a different CommonLit text that has not yet been discussed in your group

By cstubbs10 4 weeks ago
jpomerleau27: You said "The story follows a modern girl who is reincarnated into a fantasy world as the young daughter of a feared, cold-blooded emperor known as a tyrant. Everyone in the empire expects her to be ignored, abused, or killed—because the emperor is notorious for eliminating even his own family" What is the title of the book you are reading and the author? Can you tell me about who may be poor or wealthy in this family?

By cstubbs10 2 days ago
Summary of; The Sun Is Also a Star, Nicola Yoon. This story follows Natasha Kingsley and Daniel Bae over the course of one life-changing day in New York City. Natasha, a practical and science-driven teenager, is desperately trying to stop her family’s deportation to Jamaica, refusing to believe in fate or love because she trusts only facts and evidence. Meanwhile, Daniel, a poetic and romantic Korean-American teen, struggles with his parents’ expectations, and they want him to follow a traditional career instead of following his dream of becoming a poet. When they unexpectedly meet, Daniel becomes convinced their encounter is meant to be, while Natasha insists it is just a coincidence. As they spend the day together debating love, destiny, and their futures. They begin to form a powerful connection that challenges everything Natasha believes and forces both of them to question what really shapes their lives question; In The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, it can be known that Natasha’s family is not wealthy because they face financial struggles, cannot easily afford a lawyer to help prevent their deportation, and must work hard just to survive while living in New York City without legal status. “If we’re sent back, there won’t be anything waiting for us in Jamaica. No jobs, no home, no money.”(Yoon pg 10-15 ). This quote shows that Natasha’s family relies on the United States for safety and financial stability, and it makes clear that they do not have much money or resources, which is why staying is so urgent for them.

By llovering... 11 hours ago
In “Brighter Than the Sun” by Daniel Aleman, the main character is a young girl named Sol, who has to traverse across the border every day just to get a proper education. She attends school in San Diego, California. She is financially struggling with her family. She has to wake up early, about 5 am, to cross the border to arrive at school on time. Sol is the only person in their family who is a US citizen. This is because her mother was struggling with the pregnancy and could not go through with the pregnancy with the medical care they offer in Mexico. She moves in with her friend, Ari. Their mothers became friends years prior, because Sol and Ari were friends when they were younger, making it inevitable. Sol’s mother died a few years ago, making her take on the responsibilities of the family. She conflicts with herself, needing to get a job to help support her family financially, while needing to support them in their emotional or medical state. My character, Sol, struggles financially. She has moved across the border to obtain a laborious job at a retail warehouse to help support her family, while returning across the border to spend weekends with them. Some of her shifts began as early as 5 am and can go as late as 12 am. “I did the earlier this week, and the truth is, two- and three-hour shifts just won’t cut it- not if I want to make enough money to save the restaurant any time soon” (Aleman 79). She does this all while attending school, while working diligently in hopes of getting into college. She believes college is the way out of her struggles with poverty.

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