English Reading log #2

Wednesday, April 12th 2017

Type of text: Song

Artist / Title: Kendrick Lamar / Complexion

Summary: This song by Kendrick Lamar is about educating the society on how we treat each other no matter our skin colour. This song is a good song because not only the catchy beat but the lyrics tell a story on how we should all be treated equally because we are all humans and at the end of the day we can't change where we come from or our family origin. I feel as though this hasn't had much of a impact as it could've done because people don't listen to the lyrics of music these days. My favourite line from this song is So "I'ma say something that's vital and critical for survival of mankind if he lying, colour should never rival Beauty it is what you make it, I used to be so mistaken by different shades of faces." I like this line because no one should be judged no matter their skin colour.

My relation: I feel as though this song is good and if you listen to the lyrics you get a real understanding on how Kendrick feels about it. Kendrick shows hope when he sings; "if you don't see you're beautiful, it ain't complex to put it into context." I've witnessed Racism before and it wasn't something i want to see happening. I feel as though the more people who try and spread a message out there, the faster Racism will slow down. In my eyes there should be no separation between different skin colours because everyone has a story and a friend of different complexion.

The main message: I think the main message from this song is everyone should be treated equally because we're all human and we were all made to be who we are. We can't change who we are and where we come from. 

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English - Reading log 1

Reading log #1
Friday, March 31st 2017
Title: Shark bait-Author: Justin D'ath-Text type: Non-fiction

Shark Bait is about a boy named Sam Fox, a young Australian boy and his non-English speaking friend named Michi. Sam and Michi  are at Great Barrier Reef for a holiday and having a good time with Sam's family. It's hard for Sam as he has a broken leg but he still manages to cope exploring and be adventurous. They go down to the water and start wading in the shallows when all of a sudden they are sucked under water by a freak wave. Sam is a good swimmer but the cast prevents him from really getting anywhere and Michi can't swim in general. So Sam yells;
"Hey let's link arms, quick i don't wanna lose you!"
They link up to stay together and also to stay afloat, as the waves keep pushing them further away they give up on trying to make any progress back towards the reef they were swept off. Instead they just let the waves take them away.  Will they find their way back, keep reading to find out. My relation: I feel as though i relate to Sam quite well because he's a outgoing, observant, and adventurous. The part that makes me relate is when it says "It's hard for Sam as he has a broken leg but he still manages to cope exploring and being adventurous. They go down to the water and start wading in the shallows". I can picture myself playing around in the water just having a good time and being adventurous with my friends. Especially when i'm on holiday or some place new i like to discover and be observant.  Message: There is one message to get out of this book it would be stay safe especially when you're prone to injury and always take notice of your surroundings because you never know what can happen when you're distracted and not paying attention.

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