- In the book, _____ reminds me of _____ because...
- The argument in this book is similar to ____ because...
Think about what you have read so far in your nonfiction book. How do ideas there connect with something else you have read about, something you have experienced in your life, something that is occurring now in our world, or something that has occurred in the past in our world? You need to avoid "group think" when you post your comment. You all have had different life experiences, so you should be able to come up with your own original idea and not simply rehash the first commenter's thoughts. You must post at least one comment consisting of a well-organized paragraph or more. Use specific details to back up your opinion. You do not need to use direct quotations unless you choose to. Neither do you need to reply to others' comments, but feel free to do so. Due Wednesday, December 19 by the end of the day. If you're having trouble finding a way to begin, consider one of the following sentence starters:
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12/19/2018 02:17:47 pm
In "Call the Midwife" by Jennifer Worth, ideas demonstrated relating to a women's role in society possess a personal connection with me through the experiences of my great-grandmother, June. My great-grandmother was an exceptionally hardworking woman who devoted her life to caring for others, especially those closest to her heart, her eight children. Jennifer Worth writes about the triumphs and setbacks of being a women in the mid-twentieth century. She elaborates on the societal belief that women were to perform domestic duties and tend to the children, all while being negative perceived. In the 1940's and 50's, my great-grandmother performed many of the stereotypical tasks that most young women would partake in during this particular time period. My great-grandmother pertained to the quintessential role of women at the time because society prevented her from shattering that conventional image. Both Jennifer Worth and my great-grandmother share a common connection within the stories both have to tell about the hardships implicated upon women in the mid-twentieth century.
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12/19/2018 06:55:43 pm
In the book “Call the Midwife” by Jennifer Worth, Worth describes a multitude of diseases and illnesses that impose themselves upon the expecting women of the East End. However, when reading this book, one specific disease in particular caught my eye: pre-eclampsia. After reading the chapter involving Margaret Jones and her terrible, and ultimately fatal battle with the illness, I began to look into what exactly it was. Pre-eclampsia, also known as toxemia, involves high blood pressure, swelling of both the hands and feet, and protein in the urine. However, it can be treated with medication today to successfully carry a baby to term. Sadly, I also discovered that the rate of acquiring the illness has increased over 322% percent since 1980, from 0.3% to over 1.4% (may not seem like a lot but in the long run it is). I can only imagine how much worse it would have been in the 1950’s, with little knowledge of the illness, and especially due to the location in which Jones (in this case) lived.
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12/19/2018 06:57:14 pm
When I typed in my second paragraph, the spacing didn't work. Sorry if that makes it look strange.
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ms.p
1/4/2019 02:59:08 pm
no prob
Analeigh Majewski
12/20/2018 06:22:06 am
While I am not a midwife, there is still much for me to connect to in Jennifer Worth's "Call the Midwife." One specific development in the story that I can relate to is Worth's patience. During the first few months of her stay at the Nonnatus House, she has none. She is quick and focused with her work and has no time for stories or for other distractions, like the old, crusty lady named Mrs. Jenkins that shows up to all of the expecting mothers' homes. Worth is also impatient with troublesome patients, like the ones who live in incredibly poor conditions or are resistant to her suggestions. However, as she began to accumulate more and more experience in the position, and as she learned more and more about the patients' stories, Worth's patience started to grow.
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