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[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms When you are listening to reply means you don't think about what the person has to say, but respond here and there for defensiveness. Listening to understand is taking your genuine time to comprehend what the person has to say, with full attention

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms Mr. Freeman and Melinda are parallel because Mr. Freeman is always encouraging, self-expressing, and confident to his students and himself. Contrary to Melinda, she's quiet, unable to speak up, and pessimistic.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms Melinda's parents did not handled the situation correctly. They didn't talk to her throughout and they're always oblivious. Instead of calling her out disappointingly, she should've talk to her about it.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms Parents should definitely speak openly with their children about the issues that they are facing because communication can prevent problems in the family. They will have to eventually know, might as well tell them now.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms I think the U.S should have closed the borders to prevent illegal drugs coming into our country. Even though that foreigners do work really hard and motivated is true

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

Maya Angelou was added to Speak because Maya was molested by her Mother's boyfriend. For five years, she didn't speak, she has a voice but she refused to. She was going through rough times until she decided to speak up. She is similar to Melinda #tollgvms

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms A8 Melinda don't talk to anyone and her grades dropped. We are not able to pick up on these signs because the people who is struggling keep it to them self, and fake their emotions. They don't believe that someone could help them.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

@KyleLfsusd #tollgvms I really like your answer and I agree with you.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

A7 #tollgvms The song relates to Melinda because it describe her situation. From the song, "You're lonely" "No teachers" "No guidance." From the book. "I put my head in my hands and scream to let out the animal noise and some of that night. No one hears." (28).

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

@OliviaBFSUSD I agreed. Even right now, people are going through the same situation as Melinda's. #tollgvms

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms A6 I think Melinda chose to stay slient and not speak up because she's under an extremely pressure that there is only weaknesses in her. Even though if she did speak out, no one would care because of what she'd done last summer.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

@OliviaBFSUSD I really like your respond because it's true and it happened alot #tollgvms

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms A5 Rachel and Melinda's friendship change because eventually when you grow up, your personalities change. It's a normal thing. You'll realized that you're not as goofy, funny, adventurous anymore.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

@OliviaBFSUSD I like your reply because it's true and real.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms A4 Melinda self-harm because physical pain is not as painful as mental pain. She want to forget the pain inside by hurting her self.

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms A3 "My goal is to go home and take a nap." (24). Melinda doesn't want to do any fun activities like going outside or hangout with friends. She's grown out of it

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

#tollgvms A2: She's weak and can be control

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

@KaylaCFSUSD I like your wordings. It's really real. #tollgvms

[Nicole R @NicoleRa03]

A1 #tollgvms I am broken, alone, and pathetic.