Elementary Feature
Elementary Feature
In A 6th Grader ’ s Shoes
By Amanda Angeles
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o you remember when you were just a wee little 6th grader ? When it seemed as if the last of your fun childhood days was coming to an end , the days with no recess and silly pinterest-based class projects ? The concept of becoming “ grown up ” in the life of a 6th grader turns into an exhilarating feeling coursing through your veins - finally , no more hassling from 2nd graders anymore . Saying goodbye to elementary was like clinging on to whatever was left of your childhood , yet being on the starting course of something new - middle school . Along with leaving behind the safe haven of your own cozy 6th grade classroom , you leave behind the goods as well . No more playground games , gym-conquering during recess , and no more dressing up for Book Character Day ! After all , staying a 6th grader can still be pleasant . Just like on the 13th of April , the whole elementary was gifted with the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book character . And how could this day get even more exciting ? With a book fair , of course ! Students from 4th-6th grade constructed their own book analysis and explained their chosen novel , all made by their own creative works . In a 6th grader ’ s shoes , this may seem like one of the best milestone in elementary , where it is a perfect opportunity for a student to pave way towards recognition . Nonetheless , it not only for receiving awards or trophies , but also for the acknowledgement of one ’ s creativity . In fact , one of the winners , Daniel Hong , a 6th grader , says that through expressing himself by presenting the book he read , he was able to have a clear and focused mindset onto having a good memory and getting prepared for middle school .
Through this Book Fair I get to look at the future world of myself and therefore I have come to think deeper and wider through the book . With this in mind , I hope to have a good memory and prepare for middle school . It was a great opportunity for me .
Daniel Hong
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