Monday, November 7, 2011
Post #4 Reflection/Comments
Students are required to spend some time reading and reflecting on peer's comments to The Patchwork Quilt. Please comment on at least two peer's comments on POST #3. Please begin your comments/reflections with, " My response to Post #3 written by (name of student) is..." and " My response to Post #3 written by (name of student) is..."
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My response to Post #3 written by Alyssia Pascuzzi is:
ReplyDeleteAlyssia, it seems that you have a very good understanding of this story. You are right with the pictures in the book putting a vivid image in the reader's mind. They are very interesting and give a new feel to the reader when reading the book. You are also right in the sense that it gives the reader a clear understanding of African-American culture. Good Job!
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ReplyDeleteMy response to Post #3 written by Alex Molella is:
ReplyDeleteAlex, I read your comment on The Patchwork Quilt and what stood to me was the point you made saying, "Finally I found it interesting when the mother offered to buy the grandmother a new quilt instead of her making one. This shows that the mother has very little knowledge of African culture. I guess it depends on where and when one is raised." That is a really good analysis you made. Maybe the mother just wanted to make it easier on the grandmother and wanted to buy Tanya a quilt to help ease her pain of her grandmother being ill, and maybe not. Good job either way!
My response to Post #3 written by Connie Nanfara is:
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely right about how different cultures show diverse ways of many things (in this case, making the quilt).
I don't think that Tanya took care about her grandmother, but she did help make the quilt. She put a lot of effort and dedication toward it. And most definitely their memories will last. I wonder how many squares one would fill up this year. Would their quilt be bigger than Tanya's quilt or just the same?
Anyway, good response!
My second response to Post #2 written by Alex Mollela is:
I also take pictures and put them into albums. I have a few from the 1960's (my family's) which is pretty crazy. Its pretty cool how the African American culture save memories by creating a patchwork quilt rather than taking pictures and viewing them. I guess the patchwork quilt just brings memories to Tanya and her family, and those memories will last a lifetime. Pictures can wear out but memories will always last.
I don't necessarily think that the mother has no knowledge about her culture. The reason she acts that way is because of society's influence. As society grows and technology expands, people begin to think differently and they become less patient. Elders tend to have higher patience levels that today's individuals. I know for that for a fact. My grandparents have more patience than my parents do.
Nonetheless, good job!
My response to post #3 written by Alex Molella
ReplyDeleteI like that you mentioned that the story is touching. I too think its touching because grandparents play such a big role in our lives and if we don’t be with them as much as we can we might regret it later. I agree with what you said “This shows that the mother has very little knowledge of African culture. I guess it depends on where and when one is raised”. I feel that when you are taken away from your country you might start to lose your culture if there is no one there to reinforce it.
My response to post #3 written by Joseph
I like that you said “it changes the way you feel on the inside” because it truly does have that affect on us. Grandparents and grandchildren should be very close no matter the culture. You need someone like that in your life at all times.
My response to Post #2 written by Connie
ReplyDeleteNanfara
I think you included some really great points in your comment. I completly agree
with you 100 percent on everything that you said in your comment. Especially when
you said all cultures have different ways of showing thier differences. Because I think
its true. Many different cultures have their own way of showing things. For example a country such as Italy on Good Friday , they have the proccesion. But a country like Ireland
would not do this. So going back to what you said, different cultures have their own way of showing thier traditions.
My response to Post # 2 written by Teodora Tockovska
ReplyDeleteI think by what you wrote, that you really understood the meaning of this short story. I really liked when you said the story expresses that through generations and time certain traditions begin to fade and are soon forgotten,because I think its true.The generation today , is completely different than the generation 15 years ago. Many traditions are forgotten because our generation has inforced new traditions. And this is a wonderful story.
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ReplyDeleteMy response to post #3 written by Michael Yousif is:
ReplyDeleteI think you have an amazing understanding of the book. I like how you use the words, “Caring and sharing” to express what you think the theme of the story is. These are both shown in the book and you show this by the examples you give in your response. I also like how you relate the story to your own culture. I think that overall you have a good understanding of “The Patchwork Quilt” and you should continue relating the story to your life. It helps make a connection with the characters and allows you to get a better understanding of the story.
My response to post #3 written by Anthony Laurrenza is:
ReplyDeleteI think that it was a creative idea for you to compare both the African American culture with the Italian culture. It showed that all cultures have similarities and differences. I also admire that you said the quilt allows them to remember all of their past memories. It seems that you have a good understanding of the book. What you could have added was not only the relationship between Tanya and her grandmother, but you could have added the relationship between the mother and the grandmother. You could have also seen who had the better relationship with the grandmother.
My response to Post #3 written by Michael Yousif :
ReplyDeleteMichael your first sentence of your post caught m y attention because I too thought that The Patchwork Quilt had great meaning and also how it relates to many cultures not just the African-Americans. It is true every culture has different people, who too displays their memories differently and you showed a great understanding on how that specific culture revels their memories. It is also great how the Arabic culture specifically your family, is close to every generation. That is also similar to the Italian Culture, because we too are close with every generation. It’s great how you related your culture to the Patchwork Quilt because every culture is similar if we really look at it. Great Post !
My response to Post #3 written by Michael Yousif
ReplyDeleteMichael I like how up explained how each of the characters care for each other. I also liked how you explained that in your culture 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations are close, because in my culture we also are very close to our parents and grandparents.
My response to Post #3 written by Sonia petrozza
ReplyDeleteSonia it seems that you have a close connection with this book because of your grandmother knitting. I like how you said that you were never interested to learn knitting but now that your grandmother is gone you regret it. I know how you feel because I regret not spending enough time with my grandparents now that their gone.
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ReplyDeleteMy response to Post #3 written by Anthony Laurenza:
ReplyDeleteI think it was a great idea that you compared both cultures the African-American culture and the Italian Culture in your post. You display a great understanding on how many cultures are diverse but then again similar. You also stated that “the elderly is respected greatly in this book” I personally think that the elderly should be respected everywhere because they are people that we should look up too. Interesting Post!
My response to Post #3 by Alyssia Pascuzzi:
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that this story is inspiratinal to all of us. It is nice to see what other cultures traditions are. You have a clear understanding on what was going on in the book. You seem very interested in this book and you reflect well on it. Your right about the book painting a vivid picture in your mind. It also helps us remember the times we had with elderly people in our lives as well.
My response to post #3 written by Frances Gasbarro
ReplyDeleteThe part that stood out to me the most was when you said, “People sometimes forget about the older traditions”. I agree with this statement because we are so caught up in technology and the latest trends that we forget to acknowledge the older traditions. My grandmother has impacted me with the older traditions. She has taught me how to knit and make coffee the old-fashioned way. Sometimes the old way is the best way.
My response to Post #3 written by Anthony Laurenza:
ReplyDeleteI also think that this book was easy to compare to our own culture. Every culture can sometimes be the same in their traditions. Most of us have the same relationship with our grandparents.
My response to post #3 written by Alyssia Pascuzzi
ReplyDeleteBy the looks of your post it seems that you were able to understand the teachings of this short story. I like the fact that you were able to recognize the way the author brought out the African American culture throughout the story. I also enjoyed how you included the way the author briefly described each character's traits. This is a very important aspect when analyzing a short story because it helps you to understand each of the characters. Finally I noticed you wrote about the illustrations capturing the reader's attention with their vivid colours. I was surprised that you wrote about that because usually most people just focus on the written aspect of the story and don't take time to appreciate the story within the pictures themselves. Great job!
My response to post #3 written by Sonia Petrozza
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your post about The Patchwork Quilt I was able to make similar relations as the ones you made. I also come from an Italian based culture but I agree with your statement of all cultures being the same and how God makes us all equal. I'm sorry you were not able to experience the teachings of your grandmother, but I'm sure another tradition will come your way. When it does you will have the opportunity learn it and will then be able to pass it down to further generations.
My response to post #3 by Alex Mollela
ReplyDeleteThe comment you posted about The Patchwork Quilt was a great for me to reflect on. I like how in your culture you keep some pieces of fabric just like in the book. I would also like to try to make a quilt with my whole family. I also helped my grandmother when she was in Canada. The elderly are the most important people to me.
My response to post #3 by Anthony Laurenza
ReplyDeleteYou are right about how easy it is to compare the African culture to our own culture. I come from a Polish background and the culture between what the Italian Culture does is similar. I like how every culture respects their elders like their grandparents and parents. The African culture is similar to every culture.
My response to post #3 by Alex Molella
ReplyDeleteI found it interesting how you said that your culture has its own way of holding onto memories it shows how every culture is very similar in one way or another.
My response to post #3 by Sebastian Walenciej
ReplyDeleteI found your story very interesting and cool how your grandparents keep an article of clothing for every year that is easily relatable to the quilt and how they show how much you have grown.
My response to post #3 written by Sonia Petrozza
ReplyDelete"God makes us all equal". God created a world where different cultures could exist in peace and unison with each other. God did not intend for people to create prejudice with one another, because of the colour of their skin. He intended for all of us--whether African american, Asian, Spanish, European or white--to co-exist with each other, in a peaceful manner.
My response to post #3 by Andrew Citta
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said in your post. The pictures definitely do help you to understand the African American culture and paint a picture in your mind. The relationship between the young and the elderly can never be broken because in life, it shouldn't be broken. The elderly is way to precious and special to not have a bond with. Everybody knows the elderly is always going to be there for them no matter what the situation is, and we should never take advantage of that.
My Response to post #3 by Sebastian Walenciej
ReplyDeleteIt is very true that every culture has its own tradition, but in a way every culture is the same. Even though each tradition is different in its own little way, they all have the same meaning behind it. Our elders want to show us how much they love us and want us to carry on traditions that were passed on to them. So whether its Polish culture, African American culture or even Italian culture, each culture is special in their own ways.
My response to post #3 by Sonia Petrozza
ReplyDeleteI can completely relate to every word you wrote, i'm sorry you for your loss and that you were not able to experience your grandmothers teachings, my grandmother's hobby was knitting as well, and she would always make such beautiful things. I wish that I would have taken my grandmothers offer to teach me how to knit when I had the chance to learn, because it would have been something that I could have shared with people.
My response to post #3 by Jessica Di Salvo
ReplyDeleteYou are right the older traditions are often forgotten, most of the time people will choose a quicker method of doing things rather than doing something slower, and more meaningful. Sometimes we do not realize just how meaningful traditions can be and what they once stood for or how they may have impacted the lives of family members.
My response to post #3 by Michael Yousif
ReplyDeleteMichael I like how you explained how “The Patchwork Quilt” relates to your culture. Your culture the generations are very close, and my culture is the same way. Relating this book to your culture shows you have a great understanding of what the book is about.
My response to post #3 by Connie Nanfara
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Connie. Making the quilt had memories that will last a lifetime. It is good to show that when someone needs you the most you are there for them, and that’s what Tanya did for her Grandmother. All cultures have different ways of showing their love for each other, and the quit is a great way.
My response to Post #3 written by Emily Rodriguez is :
ReplyDeleteI like that you that our grandparents don’t want their kids and grandchildren to lose the culture because this is very true. Because our grandparents understand what it’s like to lose culture they don’t want that to happen to us, they want us to have what they pass down to us for the rest of our lives. I like the fact that you included that once the grandmother got sick, the granddaughter took it upon herself to complete the quilt showing the love and respect that she has for her grandmother. We should all have love and respect for our grandparents because without them we wouldn’t even bee here, and most people take that for granted.
Comment to Post # 3 by Anthony Laurenza
ReplyDeleteI agree that we can compare our cultures and the relationship between the elderly and their grandchildren. Also, anthony mentioned that we would take care of our grandmother just the same if she was sick and most people would.
Comment to Post # 3 written by Francesca Lanza
Francesca also related it back to our culture and how we will all have special memories with our grandparents, and we will. Also, her family, the same as mine, would forsure take care of our grandmother if she was sick.