Anne Deters

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk6 Q4: My biggest takeaway from the book is that the things we love in life in aren't guaranteed so we should never take it for granted. Growing and changing are the most significant things about being a human being on this earth #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk6 Q3: I think that the most influential person in Minni's life is her brother Sanjay. He helps her to be courageous and she looks up to him, hoping she can be like him. Siblings are very important to our growth and I think she saw that #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk6 Q2: Sanjay's meaning of "thirsty" in chapter 42 relates to him and Minni both wanting something more out of their life. They want all of the amazing opportunities that come with growing and their future #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk6 Q1: I think Minni has a good plan in place and she is devoted to making her community better. She is also being very smart about how she executes her plan to expose the water mafia leaving little room to put herself in danger #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk5 Q4: An app I would create would be a support group application where people can find other people like them in their area if they are struggling or just need someone who understands them. #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk5 Q3: Technology gives us power because in seconds, we can change how someone views someone or something. Our voice matters and it's even more important now that we can voice how we feel in seconds on the internet #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk5 Q2: This excerpt from the story outlines how our response to a situation can make a difference in the outcome of what problem you are involved in. Minni needs to find the best way to approach the issues with the mafia #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk5 Q1: Minni is beginning to understand what it takes to be independent and mature in her new world. She shows a lot more courage than what we have seen from her in past chapters of the book. #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave @varshabajaj Wk4 Q4: I think the mafia will have an even bigger role in the coming chapters and we will find out what happened with the boys #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave @varshabajaj Wk4 Q3: The most important piece of advice I could give to Minni is take a deep breath and recenter herself in her values. She needs to take account of the things and people that matter in her life and make an effort to stay strong. #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave @varshabajaj Wk4 Q2: I completely understand Faiza is upset with Minni and I think this is bound to happen in any friendship or relationship. The most important thing is that she did not brush it under the rug and she notices that is not how friends treat each other #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave @varshabajaj Wk4 Q1: Minni is beginning to realize that where she lives does not compare to the cleanliness and quality of life in the other neighborhood she has been spending her time in. #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk3 Q4: I predict that Pinky will have a more monumental role in this story and there may be a climactic point that will leave Minni at a crossroads. I am interested to see what is going to happen with the computer class as well hope Minni finds success #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk3 Q3: The good news that Minni is talking about is that she gets to be in the computer class. She thinks this will be very good for her educational growth and knows that her mother is proud of everything that she is doing to try and take care of the family #GRAThirts #xuedchat

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk 3 Q2: Faiza and Minni have a more close-knit and trusted relationship, while Pinky is new in Minni's life and she has a lot of worries regarding being friends with Pinky because there could be problems #GRAThirst #xuedchat

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk3 Q1: Minni and Pinky are similar outwardly in that they are the same age and are interested in similar things, but they have grown up in two completely different worlds. Minni comes from a poverished life while Pinky has been very prosperous #GRAThirst #xuedchat

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk2 Q3: My mantra is a quote from Abraham Lincoln that I always say to myself when I am struggling, "This too shall pass." I think this relates to what Shanti says. We are stronger than the biggest thing that faces us because we can overcome and start again. #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk2 Q1: Minni is experiencing a lot of new pressures that mainly relate to her obligation to grow up faster than she should be. By taking over for her mother and still going to school, she may feel like she is burning the candle at both ends #xuedchat #GRAThirst

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk1 Q4: This story quickly reminded me of a book I read recently called "Other Words for Home" by Jasmine Warga about Syrian refugees who move to Cincinnati. Similarly, the main character is a young girl who is pushed into a role of taking care of her family. #xuedchat #GRA2022

[Anne Deters @Adeters_teach]

@MrsHipgrave Wk1 Q3: I think this is an important decision that the family has to make to ensure safety for these young boys. It seems like this 'danger' that Baba is talking about will only continue to worsen. I agree with the choice as they have already had a close call. #xuedchat #GRA2022