Sunday, November 25, 2007

PLN-21

Every year, people go missing, children and disappear, and just a month ago, a baby girl washed up on a Texas shore. In Police identify girl found dead in box; arrest mom and boyfriend from CNN, "Baby Grace" as she could only be known, washed up near Galveston, Texas. She was perhaps 2 or 3 years-old. We had no idea who she was, but finally, she has been identified, and the people who are most likely behind her death have been found and arrested.

This article matters to me because, the first PLN I ever wrote was about a man who went missing on a trail. Many months later, there is still no news on whether or not his identity was ever discovered. It saddened me to know that he could not have a a real funeral. Some family out there would never know what happened to their father, husband, or son. It is comforting to now that, even though people like him may never be discovered, Baby Grace's real name will be on her grave stone.

This article relates to the world because, like Baby Grace, many children and even adults go missing everyday. Their families never know what happened to them, and many of them will never be identified. We never know what happened to cause the death of hundreds of children like "Baby Grace". A melancholy note, I know, but there are hundreds of Baby Graces out there. HUndreds of babies who are never named, and who are never sent home to their families.

The technology of our world can only go so far. Fortunately for Baby Grace, or as the family we finally discovered calls her, Riley Ann; so far was far enough.

17 comments:

alexe said...

Averee, good job but next time try and speak up, im in the front row and can hardley hear you.

Jackie N said...

Averee, you did great on your presentation. You spoke very clearly. Next time, try not to look at your notes so much. Great job

Anna K said...

Averee, you did a great job presenting! You made good eye contact and spoke clearly. Outstanding job!

adama said...

Averee,
You did a good an awesome job of going into detail on your pln's and had good ones. You kinda read of your notes a little too much. But other than that good job.

berekm said...

Avereel, Good job speaking clearly and pronouncing your words well. I think that this man is crazy and i have a little sister whos four and she doesnt say please a lot but its understandable. I just cant belive someone can do that to a child let alone a 2 year old. Great job.

brandonh2011 said...

you did a really good job you really made a strong point with your articles and you made a lot of eye contact good job

alenav said...

Averee, you a really good presentation. You spoke clear and consistant. Good eye contact and details. Good job!

samh said...

Averee, It thought you did a great job relating PLN's to yourself! You had an AWESOME presentation! Good eye contact, but maybe speak up a little bit more. Great Job!

kellyS said...

It was kind of hard to hear you so speak up a little more and look up from your notes more. You did good on going into detail on your posts but you kind of repeated your points a lot and instead of briefly talking about a few different posts, you just talked about one post. Good job.

angelicao said...

I am also against abortion and i think that place is a much better option also. I really liked how you picked blogs that really touched your heart and the audience. I also really liked how you voiced your opinion on all the blogs also. You made good eye contact and you spoke very clear. Good job!

joeyw said...

Averee I thought that you had really good eye contact and summarizinig your PLN.

laurenp said...

Averee, you did a good job, you were organize you knew what you were going to say, but next time you could talk a little louder because I could barely hear you.

annies said...

Averee! I think thats so cool that they found 22 babies home. Thats crazy that that man killed his daughter because she wouldn't say "please" or "yes sir" and she was only two. Thats so sad and mean! I also agree that if you don't want your child, put in the adoption agency instead of taking it's life. I think that both of the parents should go to jail for life, and when the mother gave birth the baby should go to the adoption agency while they both rot in jail.

Xavia H2011 said...

Averee,
I am happy to hear that adoption agencies are better. I am very shocked to hear about these stories since I to was adopted when I was a baby and do not know why I was given up. I hope these things can be prevented.
Good job presenting.

ethan l said...

Good job, at times you were quiet but you did really well. And I think that the guy who killed the baby should have a death sentence or at least go to jail for the rest of his life.

laurene said...

Averee, you did a great job on your presentation. I really liked how you gave good examples and your question at the end was very good because it started up a good conversation.

laurene said...

Averee, you did a great job on your presentation. I really liked how you gave good examples and your question at the end was very good because it started up a good conversation.