Nicklas M.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms I would believe Melinda, and that Andy Evans should be convicted of sexual assault. This is so because Melindaś body proved that she was assaulted, for her lips were bleeding and her body smelled of cologne.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@ColinPope11 #tollgvms I agree with your response, for if Melindaś parents did care, then they would listen with intent. However, they clearly are disappointed and think Melinda is hopeless, so they are just listening to reply, like what you said.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms When you are listening to understand, it means that you care and that you are trying to help. This differs from listening just to reply, for doing so means that you are not engaged, and could probably care less. You are just responding to make it seem like you care.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms Melinda and Mr. Freeman are parallel, in the sense that they both express a sad mood. For example, Mr. Freman´s painting turned into something depressing, and Melinda has been depressed since summertime.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms Melinda´s parents took the wrong approach when trying to deal with their daughter. Instead of supporting and talking to Melinda, they just yelled and discouraged her; thus, making her feel even worse.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms I think that parents should speak openly about issues being faced by their children, for if they don't, then their kids will never know what to expect or what's right and wrong.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms The United States of America should have closed borders. Without any restrictions, anyone from around the world, whether good or bad, can enter the country and possibly cause harm. Though there r benefits of immigration, if limitations don't exist then it can be bad.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

#tollgvms Maya Angelou was included in Speak because both Melinda and Maya has experienced a sexual assault. As a result, neither of them spoke for a while. In this way, Maya's story relates to Melinda's.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@XabierE1 A8 #tollgvms I agree with your response, for Melinda has lost friendships. Now, those around her aren't realizing anything wrong bc they are simply just unaware.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@KyleLfsusd A8 #tollgvms I agree with your response because we've seen how Melinda is struggling; for instance, decorating her room. Melinda did choose to hide from her problems, which did cause a lack of communication between her and people close to her.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@ColinPope11 A7 #tollgvms I agree with the connection you made with lines 3-5 of the song to Melinda. This relates to Melinda quite deeply in nearly every aspect of her life.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@TylerWFSUSD A7 #tollgvms Though you do make a good point, your response was a bit too general. Just adding a little more explanation connecting the song more with Melinda would make your response a lot better.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@MattFS4 A6 #tollgvms I agree with your response, for Melinda seems to be a pretty shy individual, and speaking up would attract more attention to herself, possibly causing more problems for her.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@maggycfsusd A6 #tollgvms I agree with the point made about Melinda not wanting to attract attention to herself. After going through her traumatic episode, she probably only had one mindset: to hide. Dealing with the pressure from the public would not help.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@t_deago A5 #tollgvms I agree with your response, for a lack of communication in any kind of relationship generally causes problems. This is proven in Melinda's lost friendship with Rachelle.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@s127232 A5 #tollgvms I agree with the point you made about Rachelle exhibiting selfish behavior by not wanting to be seen with Melinda because how the school thinks of her. I'm not sure the first sentence relates to Melinda's friendship issues with Rachelle though.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@MattFS4 A4 #tollgvms I'm not sure I completely agree with Melinda's possible reasoning for self-harm, but I see where you were going with this.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@ColinPope11 A4 #tollgvms I agree with your response, for the reasons you mentioned seem fairly realistic; especially with all the things we know about Melinda.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@OliviaBFSUSD @TrinityWfsusd A3 #tollgvms I agree with your point about entering high school sometimes causes change, but I would have also included how this connects to Melinda.

[Nicklas M. @NicklasM1]

@XabierE1 A3 #tollgvms I agree with your point about Melinda not having any friends, but I would have included a bit more context so it's not as confusing.