The True Test
Viewing comments for Chapter 12 "Leadership"Teachers are left to survive
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Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
This almost reads like a true story, Judy, I had to check to see if it was fiction. This really covers the emotions of that sort of situation perfectly. I can just imagine what it would be like it if happened. Of course we would all be worried about our families, wondering if they were alright. Excellent again! xsx Sandra xx
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017
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This almost reads like a true story, Judy, I had to check to see if it was fiction. This really covers the emotions of that sort of situation perfectly. I can just imagine what it would be like it if happened. Of course we would all be worried about our families, wondering if they were alright. Excellent again! xsx Sandra xx
Comment Written 09-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much. It is fun having you read so much of it
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a well written chapter in your story. I like how you have incorporated everyday life into it, such as:
"We were eating breakfast. Rice Crispy bars, Cereal and the last of the milk we had salvaged."
The toboggan tragedy remembrance is another reference that brings tragedy into play here and grandmother's comment to mother:
"My grandmother turned to my mother and said, "Why wasn't it you?"
We never know when tragedy will strike. Someone does have to take a leadership role. There are a few small typos to correct here and there. Otherwise I see no changes. Marilyn
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017
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This is a well written chapter in your story. I like how you have incorporated everyday life into it, such as:
"We were eating breakfast. Rice Crispy bars, Cereal and the last of the milk we had salvaged."
The toboggan tragedy remembrance is another reference that brings tragedy into play here and grandmother's comment to mother:
"My grandmother turned to my mother and said, "Why wasn't it you?"
We never know when tragedy will strike. Someone does have to take a leadership role. There are a few small typos to correct here and there. Otherwise I see no changes. Marilyn
Comment Written 08-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2017
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Thank you Marilyn. I will go look for those typos right now.
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Another good chapter in your book. You have a unique idea, and you follow it through in an interesting way.
To be honest, I think it's the standardized testing that caused the quake. haha. I've felt this way after the STAAR tests. Too funny, but great story.
I really liked this line:
We had all ignored the fact that the auditorium was a tomb.
Great job,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2017
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Another good chapter in your book. You have a unique idea, and you follow it through in an interesting way.
To be honest, I think it's the standardized testing that caused the quake. haha. I've felt this way after the STAAR tests. Too funny, but great story.
I really liked this line:
We had all ignored the fact that the auditorium was a tomb.
Great job,
Rhonda
Comment Written 06-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2017
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You always answer me in a unique way that lets me know you have truly read the chapter and understand. I so appreciate it . I hate The STAAR TEST and all test that tell students who don't pass that they are not good.
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I agree completely, and sort of took that statement to have a double meaning for any of us in education.
I'm really going to love this book especially because I can relate!
Comment from frogbook
This is a very interesting premise and could go so many ways. Entertaining reading that kept the reader engaged. One VERY small typo. When talking about the grandmother changing says, (He) oldest son instead of (Her). Grat write.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2017
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This is a very interesting premise and could go so many ways. Entertaining reading that kept the reader engaged. One VERY small typo. When talking about the grandmother changing says, (He) oldest son instead of (Her). Grat write.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2017
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Thank you frog, yes so many different ways to go with this one. It is fun exploring the idea. If you have any ideas how you would survive I would love to hear them.
Comment from winnona
Another well-written part of the story. Your added detail about your uncle's death as a child added a realistic touch to the story. We do turn to past memories when confronted by a challenge. Very well done.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2017
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Another well-written part of the story. Your added detail about your uncle's death as a child added a realistic touch to the story. We do turn to past memories when confronted by a challenge. Very well done.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2017
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Thank you so much. My uncles death truly hurt my mother her for the rest of her life. Her mother's unkind words at the time were so painful. We really have to watch ourselves when tragedy happens and not look for some one to blame. I so appreciate you reading this.
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You are very right about watching what we say. Words said in anger or pain can never really be taken back and they never go away.
