reason for the seasons

1. family-It's always good to spend the holidays with your family because it may be the only time you are close to them.
2. freinds-freinds are always good to have around.
3. presents- my favorite present is money because i can buy what i really want instead of being dependent on other people.
4. food- i love holiday food because it helps me gain weight.
5. hunting- deer season is always a plus during the holidays
6. new clothes-i love recieving new clothes so i can look good for the girls.
7. snow- i like the snow because it helps us get out of school and its fun to drive in.
8. hot chocolate- its warm and it taste great.
9. days out of school- its always fun to get out of school and go mess around with your buddys.
10. happiness- makes you feel better about yourself and others.

Speak

The book speak was about a young girl who just got to high school and is finding out faster than she wanted that it's not what she thought it would be. The girl (Melinda) was at a party and was raped by a boy who goes to her school, as she tries to talk about her problem and get through high school.