Alex+D

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 * Hi, my name is Alex Dashev **
 * Grade: 8**
 * Best Holiday: my birthday **
 * Birth Month: december **
 * Career Goals: **
 * Favorite Band(s): **
 * Favorite Food: sushi **
 * Favorite Munchies: **
 * Favorite soft drink: lemonade **
 * Favorite Subject: social studies/ gym **
 * Pet Peeve: classical music **
 * Pets: none **

Alex Dashev

While walking to baseball practice I saw Juan and he yelled “ Hey Pablo, come were going to be late for practice.” So we ran for the next three blocks to get to the dirty old field where we play. Our coach Mr. Martinez was already there waiting for us. So in his usual groany voice he said “ Why are you late, practice started 3 minutes ago.” I said back quietly “ Its only three minutes.” After what seemed to be the longest moment of silence until he said “ oh young one, its all about trying to do your best and knowing what the circumstances are and to build up your character.” I walked away not thinking much about but that saying would stay with me forever. I went straight to pitching because I had to get ready for our game in a week. I started with throwing some curveballs to Juan and moved on to fastballs and Juan said “That must be at least 90 mph!” After practice on our way home I said “You know what, I’m going to go to Marias house. I knocked on her door and she came out beautiful as usual and asked me how practice was. I said “ Happy birthday, your finally 17, would you like to go out? ” she said ”Thanks yes I wouldn’t mind. On the way back home after the resteraunt she did something she never did to me before She gave me a kiss good night. From that moment on I felt different around her. My life was different during practice I thought about her instead of baseball. Finally today is the big day, today we play the bears ant there are supposed to be MLB scouts here! Maria told me words of encouragement like “don’t worry about me worry about this, whats important to you.” So I went along with what she said and pitched a no hitter for the first 5 innings. We were up 3-0 until I gave up a home run and it ended 3-1 with only one hit for the bears. 5 days later the most unimaginable thing happened I got a contract with the Yankees! Today while walking down the street a man approached me, he said “now listen kid I know what just happened and to make in the big leages you”ll need this stuff.” I read the bottle which said steroids and I ran away. Two days later I was leaving for New York. I Cchose to take my girl fried with me instead of Mr. Martinez, but his inspiring words would stay with me. Upon my arrival we were already in the play offs. In my first game we won 6-4. There were a lot of Cuban flags which made me happy inside. I was called in agin in game 7 of the world series in 2 days. This was my dream to win, but when I got home Nina my girlfriend was sad. I asked “ Whats wrong?” She told me to look at the news paper so I did and I saw a picture of me and the man who offered me steroids. I went looked outside and people were protesting and yelling mean things. I told her over and over that I didn’t do it. She told me she believed me, but I wasn’t sure. The next day woke up and looked on ESPN and saw in the stadium, a little boy with a sign that said “ Hero? More like zero!” This truly got to me and I was sad. I decided to get there early and tell the people that I really didn’t do it and am willing to get tested. So I decided to go and get tested, which I did and it came out negative! On my way to the game I was driving and all of a sudden BOOM! While driving Pablo got hit by a drunk driver and did not survive. The Yankees won the world series and Nina married Juan. On Pablos grave it read “oh young one, its all about trying to do your best and knowing what the circumstances are and to build up your character.”
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Questions for Peer Reviewers

1. Think of plot—is it original? (If an adaptation, is it creative or interesting to you?) What suggestions do you have for the author(s)? I think the plot is good and kind of original. The steroids thing is what happens to a lot of baseball players but overall its good.

2. Think about problems that the characters face. Are there complications that add enough suspense, tension, or interest? Is there a climax that satisfies you? Is the resolution satisfying? What could be added or changed? I think the problems are good and there is enough suspense. It makes you wanna keep reading.

3. Think of characterization—are the characters life-like? Are characters likable and enjoyable? Do we get a good sense of character from many of these: description, dialogue, narrator's opinion, discussion from other characters, the character’s own actions? The characters are life like becuz alot of wat happened in this story can happen to people in real life.

4. Think of imagery and details. Do they help you //see// and //hear// and //experience// the story? What details would you like to see in the next revision of the story? In the revised one it should say what happened to Mr. Martinez.

5. What areas of the story need the most improvement? What suggestions do you have for the author? I would suggest that you tell more about what happens after the accident.

1. Think of plot—is it original? (If an adaptation, is it creative or interesting to you?) What suggestions do you have for the author(s)?

2. Think about problems that the characters face. Are there complications that add enough suspense, tension, or interest? Is there a climax that satisfies you? Is the resolution satisfying? What could be added or changed?

3. Think of characterization—are the characters life-like? Are characters likable and enjoyable? Do we get a good sense of character from many of these: description, dialogue, narrator's opinion, discussion from other characters, the character’s own actions?

4. Think of imagery and details. Do they help you //see// and //hear// and //experience// the story? What details would you like to see in the next revision of the story?

5. What areas of the story need the most improvement? What suggestions do you have for the author?

1. Think of plot—is it original? (If an adaptation, is it creative or interesting to you?) What suggestions do you have for the author(s)?

2. Think about problems that the characters face. Are there complications that add enough suspense, tension, or interest? Is there a climax that satisfies you? Is the resolution satisfying? What could be added or changed?

3. Think of characterization—are the characters life-like? Are characters likable and enjoyable? Do we get a good sense of character from many of these: description, dialogue, narrator's opinion, discussion from other characters, the character’s own actions?

4. Think of imagery and details. Do they help you //see// and //hear// and //experience// the story? What details would you like to see in the next revision of the story?

5. What areas of the story need the most improvement? What suggestions do you have for the author?