This blog is set up for students in Division 138 at Hurley Elementary School. Throughout the novel study students will understand the evolution of characters in Nikki Grimes novel "Bronx Masquerade". They will also understand that choices that are made will positively or negatively effect the future.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Evolution
Explain whether people can change. Move beyond the physical changes people experience and delve into beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics.
Of course people can change. It is completely possible for a person to change their ways, beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics. It just takes some time, for most people at least. Others are so inspired by a book, a sermon, or a person that they vow to change themselves & they do. Some go back to their old ways. Others actually keep their word and stay like that forever. But, it is possible for people to change.
I do think that people can change as they become older if we did not we would still be immature and acting like children. I also think that their characteristics can change as well someone can be mean or evil when they were younger but that can change if they start to repent or if how they acted comes back to haunt them.
Yes, I do believe that people can change. People change inside and out, for example personally I know someone who grew up as an atheist but then changed religion to a catholic so their beliefs changed from not believing in anything to believing in God.Also not only can people change their beliefs but they can also change their personality from being this bubbly person to someone depresed and sad...but change isn't always so big it could also be something little like when we were all small ofcourse we believed in Santa Clause but as we grew up we realized that he doesn't really believe =[ So overall yes, I do believe that people could change not only their outside but their inside to.....
Well I believe people can change. People change beliefs and outlooks or even actions if they learned or experienced something that made them change their beliefs. For example a friend of mine believed that it wasn't necessity it wear a helmet when she rode her bike, that it was completely safe. but after hearing about a death of a young boy wore was in an accident and died because he didn't have his helmet made her look at her situation in a different outlook. she now uses a helmet. People can also change their impressions and characteristics if they were inspired or convinced by a book, a movie, or person. So yes I believe people can change.
I think that Maritza is right it does take some time for people to change and I also think that people are sometimes inspired to change by person or thing like a book or a priest. I also agree with Jetsy changing yourself can be as little as not beliveing in Santa to changing your religion.
Yes, I do believe people can change. It’s absolutely possible for a person to change their ways, beliefs, impressions, and characteristics. But it takes time and patience, people change perhaps when they have read a book that has inspired them. Or a speech someone gave, or a person that they look up to and they wanted to change and so did you. For example some people would want to change from being this conceited annoying person to someone nurturing and kind that people would appreciate. Sometimes things don’t go as planned some people go back to their old ways, but some people keep trying and they succeed because they know it’s for the better of them.
I agree with Diego G, people change all the time as they get older. If we didn’t change we would all be acting so immature that we wouldn’t be able to stand each other. And according to a person’s childhood and what they are exposed to determines if they have to change their ways in order to adapt more adequately to fit in with everyone else.
I do think that people can change, and it can be caused by anything, like an inspiration or an epiphany of sorts. An example is a person with a smoking problem, you can say something to make them want to stop smoking.
Yes, I do think that people can change. People can change physically, and from the inside to. If someone wants to change, they can. If someone doesn't like their personality, maybe they're mean, that person can change into someone better and nicer. People can also change physically but it may take some time. So I do think that people can change throughtout their life if they want to.
Of course it's possible! If the person believes and/or is determined that they can change...then it is possible. My dads friend from work, Mike, was a alcoholic. He would always come to our house drunk, it was very sad. We took him to church, to hear the sermons and it seemed to open his eyes. When his wife kicked him out of the house, he knew that he had to change! He was determined, and as far as i know he is doing good. People can change, repent. Everyone makes mistakes, it's whether we learn from them and decide to change! Beliefs, characteristics, outlooks, impressions...we can change them all. Of course it will be hard, but people CAN change.
I think that people can change both inside and out. I personally know someone who changed A L O T.She used to be very down to earth but after her son passed away she's the total oppisite.She's been really depressed ever since. Her son died being torchured while being kidnapped in mexico.And was found in a road dead dried.It was a cruel death I could say. She always says she changed religion because she prayed god so much and yet she wasn't heard she says ever since her faith in god vanished. It's really sad.She also changed the way she looked she looks like she doesn't care she lost a lot of weight and and she changed the way she used to dress she's always wearing black to conmemorate her sons death.As soon as I read this she came to my head. So yes I do belive people change inside and out.Wether it's from bad to good or good to bad.
I think people do change. They just don’t change on the outside, but on the inside too. Some people change for there own personal reasons or because they have to. For example some people have to lose weight because they are over weight. But some people might lose weight for there own reasons.
To Diego G- You mention that people change as they get older. Experience in life is said to 'mature' people. It is expected that as you get older you become more mature. Immaturity often is said to be the reason why people don't change. Given that you have had limited life experiences due to your AGE, do you think that someone your age can change from experiences they have incurred. If so, is that change able to effect decisions and/or opinions in the future. A response can be from any student in class, not just Diego.
I do believe that people can change as they grow older and they become more mature. We all take some time to change, but everyone changes, some take longer and some take a little bit of time. Some people get inspired to change, in several ways like, a speech, a lecture, a book, a poem, a song, and many other ways. But many other people just change from one day to the other day. Determination is a great factor in the process of changing, determined persons, are most likely to change, and in a more faster way. We all change our beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics, in some point of our life, leading us to become more effective persons in life.
I believe people can change from the inside or the outside. For example a person is over weight they can change that by exercising and eating healthier. And people can change from the inside by their attitude like lets say a person is mean they can change that by seeing what causes that anger and try to solve it. So yes people can change for better or worse.
Yes,I do believe people change I think it is based on the things that surround them and sometimes they change on the outside as well on the inside. But I think it is really up to them if they are determined to do so and it does take time and some people change from learning throughout the mistakes they make in life.
People can Change.They change from both inside and out. People can change in various ways, some people change over time or others by something or someone, an example if you get a couple of new friends, you'll start seeing the way they look at things and then you might look at things the way they do. So yes, people can change.
I believe that people do change. Some of these changes can be physically or unseen which include beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics. Most of the time changes take place because of age. Therefore these changes are physically. However, not all changes are caused because of age. People may change because of the society that surrounds them. They may want to be like everyone else that in the end they end up changing the way they act and look. People may also change the things they believe in. Maybe a certain person used to believe in something but after seeing or hearing the perspective of another person in the same area, they change their beliefs in that thing. People go throughout many changes during their life. The physical changes may take time to occur, as well as any other type of change. The changes that people go through in their life, may affect them in a positive or negative way.
I agree with Jetzy. Changes don't necessarily have to be big. Changes can be so small that only the person that decided to make the change may notice. Also, people do not only change physically but also in the inside, which includes our perspectives, beliefs outlooks, and characteristics. Overall, I believe that people can change no matter how big the change is.
Whether it's for better or worse I believe people do change. Both physically and mentally. I know a person whose entire mental persona changed. Something traumatic happened to her and she ended up being a completely different person. So yes, I do believe people can change.
Alejandra C, I agree with you, some people might change after being inspired by something. I know a few people that this happened to. Sometimes a good speech, book, or something speaks so strongly to someone that they change their view on things.
I believe that people do change in all aspects of their lives. Sure over a period of time they still might have some old habits but they are not intentional. For example; When you begin to mature you realize may new things like, that the Tooth Fairy isn't real or that Santa Clause doesn't go down your chimmeney and leave you presents. You begin to grow phisically and emotionally. You begin to act like a 13 yea-old instead of a 6 year-old.People certainly do change and make drastic changes in their personality and everything in them, insie and out. When people change you act like a snake, leaving its old skin behind and growing into something more bigger and stronger.
I agree with Rachel with her reasons and all her details that people can change also that she gave a couple of examples. Also I hope your dad’s friend keeps on doing good. And everything goes for the best for him.
I believe that people can change as they grow older and mature. Everyone is different so we all take different amounts of time to change. Some may take more time than others. Some may change in an instant. It all depends on the person. What it takes for a person to change, is for them to believe in themselves. If you believe in yourself you can make anything possible. For people to change they may get inspired by something. It can be a by a poem speech, etc. The people have to be determined to change, but either way, we all change in some point in our life. That change may lead to a better and effective life.
I do think people can change. People can change their beliefs, their habits, and their attitude. People can make many changes but they need something to happen to them first. For example maybe someone will tell them some interesting facts about a point of view. Any one can change but it doesn’t happen over night.
Yes, I believe people can change their beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics for both the good and bad. This is kind of like the Seven Habits. We broke old habits and developed new habits that help us grow more as a person. Therefore we changed our selves little by little for the better. Just like Maritza said people can change because their inspired by books, people, ect. If they try hard enough they can achieve their goal.
People can change because as they get older they get more mature and focused. They see that they can be more than just a cashier. They can be a business man or even a president of a business.
Diego, I also think that people change as they get older. They do this because they have had experiences that may not have been so great. Sometimes people learn the hard way not to do something or to do something. People change not just by experience but also because they have to. For example, people who have tattoos have to change if they want a serious job. Some companies don’t want people to work for them, the tattoos are going to be a distraction. Any way there are different reasons that people change.
Yes, I agree with Carlos. People need someone or something to help them take the decison of, evolution. If there is a reason or someone out there trying to help you change in a way, the task will be much easier for the person. We all need a little help from something or someone to finally, pass throughout evolution.
Sometimes people can change for reasons that are bad too. For example, there can be a kid who does great in school, but then decides to join a gang. That’s a bad way a person can change.
I think people can change. They change in good ways and bad way. People can by the way someone or something affects them. Even your own parents can you in bad ways and good ways. So, yes people can change in beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics.
Yes, I agree with Deanna. People do change just not as much on the outside. They might change for their own personal reasons, but people change more on the inside. Everyone is different, so everyone tends to change in their own ways.
It is 100% possible for a person to change. People get tired of being how they are and promise to change. Some people get inspired by a book, person, speech etc. and some people just change on there own. It depends on the type of person you are. It can last years, or maybe month everybody changes differently. People can change from bad habits to good ones. Yes it is possible for people to change.
I do think people can change their belifs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics. Sometimes it takes time, like when your getting older, you start to change. To mature. Others could also change by something they read or heard that inspired them to change. Everyone is diffrent.
Of course people can change. It is completely possible for a person to change their ways, beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics. It just takes some time, for most people at least. Others are so inspired by a book, a sermon, or a person that they vow to change themselves & they do. Some go back to their old ways. Others actually keep their word and stay like that forever. But, it is possible for people to change.
ReplyDeleteI do think that people can change as they become older if we did not we would still be immature and acting like children. I also think that their characteristics can change as well someone can be mean or evil when they were younger but that can change if they start to repent or if how they acted comes back to haunt them.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe that people can change.
ReplyDeletePeople change inside and out, for example personally I know someone who grew up as an atheist but then changed religion to a catholic so their beliefs changed from not believing in anything to believing in God.Also not only can people change their beliefs but they can also change their personality from being this bubbly person to someone depresed and sad...but change isn't always so big it could also be something little like when we were all small ofcourse we believed in Santa Clause but as we grew up we realized that he doesn't really believe =[
So overall yes, I do believe that people could change not only their outside but their inside to.....
Well I believe people can change. People change beliefs and outlooks or even actions if they learned or experienced something that made them change their beliefs. For example a friend of mine believed that it wasn't necessity it wear a helmet when she rode her bike, that it was completely safe. but after hearing about a death of a young boy wore was in an accident and died because he didn't have his helmet made her look at her situation in a different outlook. she now uses a helmet. People can also change their impressions and characteristics if they were inspired or convinced by a book, a movie, or person. So yes I believe people can change.
ReplyDeleteI think that Maritza is right it does take some time for people to change and I also think that people are sometimes inspired to change by person or thing like a book or a priest. I also agree with Jetsy changing yourself can be as little as not beliveing in Santa to changing your religion.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe people can change. It’s absolutely possible for a person to change their ways, beliefs, impressions, and characteristics. But it takes time and patience, people change perhaps when they have read a book that has inspired them. Or a speech someone gave, or a person that they look up to and they wanted to change and so did you. For example some people would want to change from being this conceited annoying person to someone nurturing and kind that people would appreciate. Sometimes things don’t go as planned some people go back to their old ways, but some people keep trying and they succeed because they know it’s for the better of them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Diego G, people change all the time as they get older. If we didn’t change we would all be acting so immature that we wouldn’t be able to stand each other. And according to a person’s childhood and what they are exposed to determines if they have to change their ways in order to adapt more adequately to fit in with everyone else.
ReplyDeleteI do think that people can change, and it can be caused by anything, like an inspiration or an epiphany of sorts. An example is a person with a smoking problem, you can say something to make them want to stop smoking.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do think that people can change. People can change physically, and from the inside to. If someone wants to change, they can. If someone doesn't like their personality, maybe they're mean, that person can change into someone better and nicer. People can also change physically but it may take some time. So I do think that people can change throughtout their life if they want to.
ReplyDeleteOf course it's possible! If the person believes and/or is determined that they can change...then it is possible. My dads friend from work, Mike, was a alcoholic. He would always come to our house drunk, it was very sad. We took him to church, to hear the sermons and it seemed to open his eyes. When his wife kicked him out of the house, he knew that he had to change! He was determined, and as far as i know he is doing good. People can change, repent. Everyone makes mistakes, it's whether we learn from them and decide to change! Beliefs, characteristics, outlooks,
ReplyDeleteimpressions...we can change them all. Of course it will be hard, but people CAN change.
I think that people can change both inside and out.
ReplyDeleteI personally know someone who changed A L O T.She used to be very down to earth but after her son passed away she's the total oppisite.She's been really depressed ever since.
Her son died being torchured while being kidnapped in mexico.And was found in a road dead dried.It was a cruel death I could say.
She always says she changed religion because she prayed god so much and yet she wasn't heard she says ever since her faith in god vanished.
It's really sad.She also changed the way she looked she looks like she doesn't care she lost a lot of weight and and she changed the way she used to dress she's always wearing black to conmemorate her sons death.As soon as I read this she came to my head.
So yes I do belive people change inside and out.Wether it's from bad to good or good to bad.
I think people do change. They just don’t change on the outside, but on the inside too. Some people change for there own personal reasons or because they have to. For example some people have to lose weight because they are over weight. But some people might lose weight for there own reasons.
ReplyDeleteTo Diego G- You mention that people change as they get older. Experience in life is said to 'mature' people. It is expected that as you get older you become more mature. Immaturity often is said to be the reason why people don't change. Given that you have had limited life experiences due to your AGE, do you think that someone your age can change from experiences they have incurred. If so, is that change able to effect decisions and/or opinions in the future. A response can be from any student in class, not just Diego.
ReplyDeleteI do believe that people can change as they grow older and they become more mature. We all take some time to change, but everyone changes, some take longer and some take a little bit of time. Some people get inspired to change, in several ways like, a speech, a lecture, a book, a poem, a song, and many other ways. But many other people just change from one day to the other day. Determination is a great factor in the process of changing, determined persons, are most likely to change, and in a more faster way. We all change our beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics, in some point of our life, leading us to become more effective persons in life.
ReplyDeleteI believe people can change from the inside or the outside. For example a person is over weight they can change that by exercising and eating healthier. And people can change from the inside by their attitude like lets say a person is mean they can change that by seeing what causes that anger and try to solve it. So yes people can change for better or worse.
ReplyDeleteYes,I do believe people change I think it is based on the things that surround them and sometimes they change on the outside as well on the inside. But I think it is really up to them if they are determined to do so and it does take time and some people change from learning throughout the mistakes they make in life.
ReplyDeletePeople can Change.They change from both inside and out. People can change in various ways, some people change over time or others by something or someone, an example if you get a couple of new friends, you'll start seeing the way they look at things and then you might look at things the way they do. So yes, people can change.
ReplyDeleteI believe that people do change. Some of these changes can be physically or unseen which include beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics. Most of the time changes take place because of age. Therefore these changes are physically. However, not all changes are caused because of age. People may change because of the society that surrounds them. They may want to be like everyone else that in the end they end up changing the way they act and look. People may also change the things they believe in. Maybe a certain person used to believe in something but after seeing or hearing the perspective of another person in the same area, they change their beliefs in that thing. People go throughout many changes during their life. The physical changes may take time to occur, as well as any other type of change. The changes that people go through in their life, may affect them in a positive or negative way.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jetzy. Changes don't necessarily have to be big. Changes can be so small that only the person that decided to make the change may notice. Also, people do not only change physically but also in the inside, which includes our perspectives, beliefs outlooks, and characteristics. Overall, I believe that people can change no matter how big the change is.
ReplyDeleteWhether it's for better or worse I believe people do change. Both physically and mentally. I know a person whose entire mental persona changed. Something traumatic happened to her and she ended up being a completely different person. So yes, I do believe people can change.
ReplyDeleteRachel D,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you! If someone is determined enough to change, then they will change.
Alejandra C,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, some people might change after being inspired by something. I know a few people that this happened to. Sometimes a good speech, book, or something speaks so strongly to someone that they change their view on things.
I believe that people do change in all aspects of their lives. Sure over a period of time they still might have some old habits but they are not intentional. For example; When you begin to mature you realize may new things like, that the Tooth Fairy isn't real or that Santa Clause doesn't go down your chimmeney and leave you presents. You begin to grow phisically and emotionally. You begin to act like a 13 yea-old instead of a 6 year-old.People certainly do change and make drastic changes in their personality and everything in them, insie and out. When people change you act like a snake, leaving its old skin behind and growing into something more bigger and stronger.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Marisol with her reasons and all her details that people can change also that she gave a couple of examples. Good Job.
ReplyDeleteTo Rachel:
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rachel with her reasons and all her details that people can change also that she gave a couple of examples. Also I hope your dad’s friend keeps on doing good. And everything goes for the best for him.
I believe that people can change as they grow older and mature. Everyone is different so we all take different amounts of time to change. Some may take more time than others. Some may change in an instant. It all depends on the person. What it takes for a person to change, is for them to believe in themselves. If you believe in yourself you can make anything possible. For people to change they may get inspired by something. It can be a by a poem speech, etc. The people have to be determined to change, but either way, we all change in some point in our life. That change may lead to a better and effective life.
ReplyDeleteI do think people can change. People can change their beliefs, their habits, and their attitude. People can make many changes but they need something to happen to them first. For example maybe someone will tell them some interesting facts about a point of view. Any one can change but it doesn’t happen over night.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe people can change their beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics for both the good and bad. This is kind of like the Seven Habits. We broke old habits and developed new habits that help us grow more as a person. Therefore we changed our selves little by little for the better. Just like Maritza said people can change because their inspired by books, people, ect. If they try hard enough they can achieve their goal.
ReplyDeleteTo Rachel:
ReplyDeleteI also agree with you, if a person is determined and willing to change, they can. Not everybody changes at the same rate but we do change.
People can change because as they get older they get more mature and focused. They see that they can be more than just a cashier. They can be a business man or even a president of a business.
ReplyDeleteDiego, I also think that people change as they get older. They do this because they have had experiences that may not have been so great. Sometimes people learn the hard way not to do something or to do something. People change not just by experience but also because they have to. For example, people who have tattoos have to change if they want a serious job. Some companies don’t want people to work for them, the tattoos are going to be a distraction. Any way there are different reasons that people change.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with Carlos. People need someone or something to help them take the decison of, evolution. If there is a reason or someone out there trying to help you change in a way, the task will be much easier for the person. We all need a little help from something or someone to finally, pass throughout evolution.
ReplyDeleteSometimes people can change for reasons that are bad too. For example, there can be a kid who does great in school, but then decides to join a gang. That’s a bad way a person can change.
ReplyDeleteI think people can change. They change in good ways and bad way. People can by the way someone or something affects them. Even your own parents can you in bad ways and good ways. So, yes people can change in beliefs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with Deanna. People do change just not as much on the outside. They might change for their own personal reasons, but people change more on the inside. Everyone is different, so everyone tends to change in their own ways.
ReplyDeleteIt is 100% possible for a person to change. People get tired of being how they are and promise to change. Some people get inspired by a book, person, speech etc. and some people just change on there own. It depends on the type of person you are. It can last years, or maybe month everybody changes differently. People can change from bad habits to good ones. Yes it is possible for people to change.
ReplyDeleteI do think people can change their belifs, outlooks, impressions, and characteristics. Sometimes it takes time, like when your getting older, you start to change. To mature. Others could also change by something they read or heard that inspired them to change. Everyone is diffrent.
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