Reading Response

Title of Book: Polynesian Dance Festival

Author: John Hart

Genre/Text Type:Narrative

Date Read: 19th February 2020

This text was about the festival dance of Polynesian. How they prepare their costumes and dances. I chose
to read this text because it was about festival dancing and I really enjoy watching festivals because it
excites me. Back in my country in the Philippines dancing is my passion too.

One interesting thing is how the boy leads their group, how they prepared their Tongan dance for the
festival, and they really look like professional dancers. A quote that shows this is “as the leader it was my
job to give the group confidence” This means that as a leader you should lead your group and give them
courage to feel confident dancing on stage, because as a leader it is your responsibility.This relates to me
because I was once a leader in our group, and leaders must be the model or the one who will guide your team.
and the feeling when you are on stage,and feel mixed emotions but you know in yourself that “we can do it!”
“I can do it!”.

I can relate to the main character’s because I also experience performing on stage, where there’s so many
people watching how well you performed,and how the dances went. When you are on stage the nervousness
you felt will just go away because of the excitement and the confidence in you.The character reminds me
of myself 2 years ago. Back when I was in high school when there’s an event in our school/place
I always led the group, teach them the steps and prepare our costumes for the event. and the interesting
part is when the crowd cheers for you and your team.