Monster… that is all

1. A) Monster, by Walter Dean Myers was not only an interesting book to read, but it was intelligent, thought provoking and overall a great read. First things first the topic of the book being about a young boy who is going through all the court judicial system due to being part of a robbery was definitely an interesting topic to read about, but the way the book was written made it even more interesting. The book is written in both first person journal and third person screenplay all by the main character, Steve Harmon. I believe this made the reader more inclined to take to heart and focus more on the journal sections because it was all the emotions of a teenage boy. The screenplay was also interesting because it gave us another view on the court scenes, instead of just hearing the thoughts of Steve. I believe this was a great design for this type of story line because it pop culture with all the crime shows there are a lot of court scenes on television and the reader is able to visualize what Steve is going through.

 

I think this book would best be used for older grade levels, most specifically in late middle school or high school. The reason is due to the topic and the events that happen in the book. It would be very hard for younger students to understand and grasp. I believe this book could be used to give examples of other forms of writing, as well as for lessons in the judicial system, or maybe for a book project. However due to the subject I could also see this being a hard book to teach so therefore it might be best used for a book project.

 

1. B) Poem:

 

I hate this place. I hate this place.

 

I cant write it enough times to

make it look the way I feel.

 

I hate hate hate this place

 

I wanted to be away from this place so bad,

Away from this place,

Away from this place.

 

I want to catch words one day.

I want to hold them then blow

Gently,

Watch them float right out of my

Hands.

 

I knew one day I’d need

My own wings to

Fly.