Nate P.

If you have FSUSD at the end of ur account then it obviously means u use it for school, duh

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

I believe that Melinda was sexually assaulted because she was intoxicated, and she did not give a verbal "yes" so the consent was not given by Melinda. Andy Evans should be convicted of sexual assault because he violated Melinda and did not let her say no to the act #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

Listening to reply is just something that people do to maintain a conversation, such as back and forth talking, while listening to understand means to listen so that you can comprehend what people are saying to you and have a better knowledge on what you are hearing #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

I think that Melinda and Mr.Freeman are parallel characters because both of them are going through hard experiences. Even if they are going through different levels of hardships in their lives, they both isolate themselves from others to cope with their problems. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

I believe Melinda's parents did not handle Melinda's situation correctly when they found out she was self-harming because they just got angry at her for what she did. They did not know why Melinda chose to self harm, or what her situation was that pressured her to do it #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

I believe that parents should not speak openly with their children about the issues they are facing because people can be sensitive towards their problems and parents may only make the it worse. Also, many children may not be open to talking about their experiences #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

#tollgvms America should have open borders with free movement and little to no restrictions because it is a free country. The US should be an unrestricted "land of the free", and everyone should be able to come to the US. It is the nature of the country to be welcoming and open.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

Maya Angelou was added to Speak because Melinda has experienced similar experiences as her. They have both been sexually assaulted at an early age, and Maya can be seen as person for Melinda to relate to. Maya has got past bad experiences, so Melinda might do the same. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A8: #tollgvms Some of the signs that indicate Melinda is struggling is her sudden drop in her grades, her change in personality and her spiraling dive into depression after her traumatic event.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A7(Part 2): Melinda also turns to methods to cope with her stress and her loneliness such as self harm, and she feels like her life can be a catastrophe after experiencing a traumatic even such as sexual assault. She feels depressed inside and turns to methods to control herself.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A7: #tollgvms The song "Conversations With My 13 Old Self" relates to Melinda because the song continuously talks about feeling lonely and abandoned: "You're crying at night when nobody else is home". Melinda feels the same because she is distant from the people around her.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

@JarellC4 This is a great response with a what and a why. You could probably explain a bit more what "It" is, because in your memoir you are describing it in a vague sort of way. In stead of It, you could talk about what It is and how it has affected Melinda.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A6: Melinda has chosen to stay silent and not speak up because she might feel shamed to speak out and express her opinion. She is afraid of what people might say or comment on what she says and she feels self-conscious to speak out her opinion. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A5: Rachel and Melinda's friendship changed and ended because they have grown out of their middle school selves. They have begun to change their personalities, and change themselves overall because it is a part of growing. As for friends, you get some and you lose some. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A4: #tollgvms Melinda does self harm in minor ways to prevent her from doing things that she might call "stupid" or embarrassing. Melinda also uses self-harm to make herself cope with depression and to control her physical pain and escape her mental pain.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A3: #tollgvms "Only 699 days and 7 class periods until graduation"(Anderson 6). This is an example of how the novel is coming of age or growth because Melinda makes the school year seem like a longer run than it really is.

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

@AnthonyBFSUSD This memoir gives a good description of Melinda's first marking period, but you could have elaborated on why Melinda does not enjoy her school year. You are basically telling what she feels, but not why she feels that way. Good job overall, though for a 6-word memoir #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A2: (if you see this, this is just a response for school so chill)I see that one shy girl in the hall way. Yup, the girl from last summer. I remember that party like it was yesterday. I wink, reminding her of that night, and she steers away. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

A1: I hate high school very much. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

Grades are harmful to students because not all students learn the same way, so not all students should be graded the same way. Grades only show how many tests or assignments that students can do well on, but does not show actual learning growth. #tollgvms

[Nate P. @NatePFSUSD]

Melinda is talking about how she feels she does not have a purpose in her life, she does not have a name, since no one loves her and no one seems to have a strong connection with her. The closet is somewhat empty inside, like Melinda's mindet and approach to life. #tollgvms