Vocabulary Words Lesson 2. (Pictures and Definitions)

1.Subvert: to ruin something.

2. Subservient: to be useful

3.contort: to bend or twist something

4. distort: to change the meaning of something into something else, the way people see it

5. retort: to return

6. tortuous: full of twists, bends, and not direct.

7. adversity: misfortune

8. avert: turn something away, aside.

9. introvert: a person who is shy and or timid

10. perverse: wicked or corrupt

11.prose: speaking normally


Challenge words

1. Vortex:A whirling mass

2. subjective:Putting too much empahisis in something you’ve done, object.

3. subconscious: Not fully conscious

4. vertebra: The bones that make the spinal bone.

5. vertigo: a feel of spining and naseua

6.subside: to sink into a lower level.

Math Poem Chorus

Music and math two common words
Believe it or not they relate themselves
Both math in music and music in math
Have common things you don't realize

10 Math Topics

1. Math in written music
2. Relation to all instruments
3. Math in music videos
4. Value of rests and notes
5. Patterns
6. Sing
7. Rhythems
8. Measures
9. Beat counting
10. Examples

Poem Topic

I choose to do math and music. My partner actually came up with the idea and I found it interesting because many don't realize that these two intertwine.

Lyrics to Drops of Jupiter by Train

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's a time to change, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey

But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself out there?

Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does Tae-Bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey

Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as
Plain ol' Jane told a story about a man
Who was too afraid to fly so he never did land

But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
{ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/t/train-lyrics/drops-of-jupiter-lyrics.html }
And head back to the Milky Way?

And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself out there

Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you
Even when I know you're wrong?

Can you imagine no first dance, freeze-dried romance
Five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had, and me?

But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way?

But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?

And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself?

And did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
And did you fall for a shooting star?
Fall for a shooting star?
And now you're lonely looking for yourself out there

Journal-Britney Spears Concert

Hello anybody who is reading this! So this saturday I went to the Britney Spears concert. I loved it! I had lots of fun and she is an amazing performer my favorite song she sang was Piece of Me. I think that Britney Spears isn't exactly a role model but in a weird way she is, this woman who had a crisis a few years ago bounced back and is better than ever. She is a reminder that change IS possible!

Definitions of Literary devices. (Plus examples/found in the grinch.)

b Definitions
Onomatopoeia
Definition: Sound which can be represented with words

Metaphor
Definition: A direct comparison

Simile

Definition: An comparison using the words like and as

Rhyme
Definition: Various words that end up in similar sounds and vowels

Personification
Definition: Giving real life qualities and actions to an object
Repetition
Definition: When the same word is used more than twice

Hyperbole
Definition: An exaggeration

Alliteration
Definition: A repetition of a consonant letter at the beginning of various words
Assonance- Ex: He saw a ball far away

Onomatopeia- Pop
“oooo”! Sweet!
Examples and Grinch findings
Metaphor- you ARE my sunshine

Simile- quiet AS a mouse
Inside a snowflake like the one on your sleeve.

Rhyme- hall, ball, fall
Whole movie

Personification- the lamp SAT on the table.
 Is your refigerator running? Well, then you better go catch it!

Repetition- baby baby baby..ooo
maybe maybe just maybe.

Hyperbole- he’s the FASTEST runner EVER
His heart was twice as small

Alliteration- Peter PiPer Picked a Peck of Pickled PePPers
Perfect prissy patter

Assonance- he sAw A bAll fAr Away

Imagery- appeal to 5 senses to create a picture in readers mind.
Personal journal

Allegory: poem that has a 2nd deeper meaning
-Tortoise the hare represents kinds of people
*Extended*
Understatement: Mr Grinch, you’re looking a little green today.
(he is very green!!)
Paradox: war is Peace • George Orwell
two seemingly opposite ideas working together

Irony: Gentlemen, you can’t fight in here. This is the war room.
when the intended meaning differs from the meaning the words appear to express.

Synecdoche: All hands on deck
when a part represents a whole (hands=sailors)

Apostrophe: twinkle twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are…
Addresing something non-human or dead as human or alive.

Allusion: “Don’t be such a Grinch”
Make reference to something in another literary work.

Journal- 5 things that make me laugh.

1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YQpbzQ6gzs < Video in which parents tell their kids that they ate all their halloween candy, my favorite are the last ones!
2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iez7ATTP1yI < Will ferrel acts in this short video..gets me every time!

3. Cutest baby!

4. I honestly wonder where people come up with these things..

5. My all-time favorite movie!

Journal-Pet peeve.

Pet peeve. I think that everybody secretly has one even if they don't notice or admit it. Mine is when people are cherry pickers, example: when someone eats all the marsh-mellows in your lucky charms. That will really get me in a bad mood but, then again who likes lucky charms with out the charms? Another pet peeve of mine is when people say "I hate when someone does...." and they always do it, I  know I have probably said it once or twice but, when other people say it they sound stupid and sometimes ignorant.

Education Editorial. (Corrected)

Train, educate, instruct, discipline these are all synonyms to one simple word, school. Some people hate it, some people love it, others regret it. Attending school is a Human right which entitles everybody to “free and compulsory” education. Currently there are 121 million children who are stripped of their rights to education. “Education is a powerful tool by which economically and socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully as citizens.”-UNESCO. Not only should education be available to every man woman or child, but it should also be required by law world wide. Education should’t be a choice much less a privilege.

Education will many times determine the outcome of your life. Most jobs will not hire you without a college degree much less, without a high school one. This leads to unemployment which is another huge world wide issue, 270 million adults are unemployed as of 2010. A study in 2005 shows an astounding 771 million adults cannot read, write or calculate. Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names. Although it may seem, that everybody has a choice if they want an education many times this is not the case. There are very few public schools that are good in third world countries, and private schools can be very expensive. Also many of these children are not even given the chance to study and are forced into child labor. Unemployment leads to poverty, according to Unicef 22.000 children die due to poverty each day. Lack of education is a problem that needs to be solved to be successful later on.


To reach the goal of universal primary education by 2015 10.3 million additional teachers would be needed.  Although the amount may vary depending on where but in the US a 2007 study found that teachers are paid an average of $34.06 an hour. This means that it would cost many millions of dollars to afford all of these teachers. There are many ways that we can cut back such as not spending so much money on weapons. Less than 1 percent of what we spend on weapons each year, would get every child in school by 2000 and there are still 121,000,000 children without an education. Things like weapons are    keeping children from receiving education. This fall term over 49 million students are entering elementary and secondary schools in the United States. While in Democratic Republic of Congo 4 out of every 5 children do not attend school. These children are the future generation we are raising, proper schooling is extremely important if not, necessary.


Having not only an education, but a good one is vital. A good education provides you with the tools necessary to make a positive affect in society. Nowadays having good schooling is more important than before. With the increasing technology in the world we live in today, it is accentual that the people of tomorrow need to know how to maneuver such advanced equipment and this is only reachable with proper education. Even blue collar jobs are requiring more complex understanding and reading and writing skills. Learning and knowledge is the best gift that anyone could ever give.

Hopefully one day every child will have their rights given back to them. That they will all be able to receive a good education and follow their dreams. Wether its being an astronaut, writer or a lawyer with hard work, school, and many late nights doing work these dreams can and will be accomplished.

Taxonomy/Analyzing Peer's PSA

1.KNOWING-what was the topic of the PSA?

2.UNDERSTANDING-what did they want you to think about the topic?
They want us to feel urged or wanting to help fix this problem, first it was emotional, and then they put facts, story and then emotional

3.APPLYING-how did they use what we have learned about persuasive techniques to try to persuade you to think this way?
They learned alot, very serious and well organized, also pictures videos and music very well. I think they organized it in this way so that you would feel an impact and want to help.

4.ANALYZING-describe patterns you saw in the presentaion. How was it organized and why do you think they organized it that way?
They showed statistics, and very sad videos with music, really moving convinced us.

5.EVALUATING-was the presention successful in its goal to persuade you? How so? What could be improved?
It could be improved by putting maybe more reasons for as why to stop child abuse.

6.CREATING-if they had the chance to do something else to get the word out about this topic, who should be their next audience and what do you think they should do/create in order to effectivley spread the word?
They could explain the stories more, and facts also put this video on facebook, blogs and other things so that every one will know.

1.KNOWING-what was the topic of the PSA?

2.UNDERSTANDING-what did they want you to think about the topic?
use condoms to protect form STDs and pregnancies

3.APPLYING-how did they use what we have learned about persuasive techniques to try to persuade you to think this way?
They used very good examples and humor to persuade you

4.ANALYZING-describe patterns you saw in the presentaion. How was it organized and why do you think they organized it that way?
I saw that they used alot of examples and facts, pictures and good statistics

5.EVALUATING-was the presentation successful in its goal to persuade you? How so? What could be improved?
Maybe they could explain more what the consequenses of STDs are

6.CREATING-if they had the chance to do something else to get the word out about this topic, who should be their next audience and what do you think they should do/create in order to effectivley spread the word?
They could put this video as an ad in tv, or post on websites like facebook, twitter, this would be for young people or people who are thinking of having sex with strangers or their spouses.


1.KNOWING-what was the topic of the PSA?
Sweatshops child labor
2.UNDERSTANDING-what did they want you to think about the topic?
They wanted us to be against sweat shops

3.APPLYING-how did they use what we have learned about persuasive techniques to try to persuade you to think this way?
They put sad pictures that made you feel sad and also statistics on the topic

4.ANALYZING-describe patterns you saw in the presentaion. How was it organized and why do you think they organized it that way?
I saw that they used an example, video (showing you what sweat shops were) then, they showed a statistic of sweatshops to support and then a picture. I think they did it this way to first, show what it was, then give evidence, and then make it emotional.

5.EVALUATING-was the presention successful in its goal to persuade you? How so? What could be improved?
yes but, they could’ve explained more what it actually was, explain what sweat shops were and what they did

6.CREATING-if they had the chance to do something else to get the word out about this topic, who should be their next audience and what do you think they should do/create in order to effectivley spread the word?
 They could do a tv commercial for upper class people, and also create a movie showing the truth of what actually happens.
(face book page)

1.KNOWING-what was the topic of the PSA?
Lack of education

2.UNDERSTANDING-what did they want you to think about the topic?
We wanted you to want to do something about it, make a page, group club..something to help!

3.APPLYING-how did they use what we have learned about persuasive techniques to try to persuade you to think this way?
Pictures, sad music, actual facts. “Interviews” how to stop and make a difference.

4.ANALYZING-describe patterns you saw in the presentation. How was it organized and why do you think they organized it that way?
First sad pictures, then statistics, then interviews, then benefits of having a good education and finally happy pictures of schools and students

5.EVALUATING-was the presention successful in its goal to persuade you? How so? What could be improved?
I think that it was succesful, but I feel that we could’ve made it shorter and more serious since it is a very serious topic

6.CREATING-if they had the chance to do something else to get the word out about this topic, who should be their next audience and what do you think they should do/create in order to effectivley spread the word?
 A commercial, documentry, and focus on the government, and also parents who dont put children in school. Also a campaign for education.


1.KNOWING-what was the topic of the PSA?
Wildlife protecting it

2.UNDERSTANDING-what did they want you to think about the topic?
They wanted us to protect wild life and appreciate it

3.APPLYING-how did they use what we have learned about persuasive techniques to try to persuade you to think this way?
They used techniques like facts and then pictures of the animal that they are talking about, also sad music.

4.ANALYZING-describe patterns you saw in the presentaion. How was it organized and why do you think they organized it that way?
They put a picture then a fact then a picture and then a fact, I think they put eveidence, that a fact to support it to make you believe it and feel bad for them

5.EVALUATING-was the presention successful in its goal to persuade you? How so? What could be improved?
Yes it was very succesful, but maybe they could put more facts on wildlife overall instead of individual animals,

6.CREATING-if they had the chance to do something else to get the word out about this topic, who should be their next audience and what do you think they should do/create in order to effectivley spread the word?
They could put a short commercial in tv or also a facebook page.

Grammar Poster evaluations. (Stop mis-using prepositions)

Of & About
Interesting: (8)
Strength-Nice decoration (pictures) Clean and Simple
Weakness-Some pictures weren't relavent to the topic.
Persuasive: (9)
Strength-Had some very strong points and arguments
Weakness-Coul've explained some more on the points.
Word Choice: (8)
Strength-Some interesting words
Weakness-Could've used words that went more with the topic.
Style: (9)
Strength-Expressed style clearly, with matching things and everything flowed well
Weakness-Had some things that didn't really relate to the style.

At & To
Interesting: (9)
Strength-Very entertaining presentation, kept people focused and attent
Weakness-Didn't have much information
Persuasive: (10)
Strength-Gave the reasons not to use prepositions wrong very well
Weakness-Could've explained the reasons or upsides to using prepositions correctly.
Word Choice: (8)
Strength-Good and Clear examples of using prepositions incorrectly
Weakness-Could've shown the use of correct prepositions
Style: (10)
Strength-Very creative, and funny made me laugh!
Weakness-Maybe could've explained more on some things.

In & On
Interesting: (10)
Strength-Showed lots f effor and creativity, very colorful and eye catching
Weakness-Could've had more information
Persuasive: (9)
Strength-Showed ups and downs when using prepositions
Weakness-Coul've been more thourough
Word Choice: (10)
Strength-Showed complex and good worlds that went with the style
Weakness-More explaining
Style: (10)
Strength-Lots of pictures that complimented very good to the presentaion and understanding of the project
Weakness-No weakness
For & From
Interesting: (8)
Strength-Had lots of pictures and thing that were eye catching
Weakness-Needed more information
Persuasive: (8)
Strength- Good points
Weakness-Didn't explain presentation that much
Word Choice: (9)
Strength- Complex and understanding words
Weakness- Needed more words
Style: (9)
Strength-Words and pictures complimented each other well
Weakness-Could've used more explanations and talked more.
At & To
Interesting: (10)
Strength-Very fun and new presentaion kept us paying attention
Weakness- None
Persuasive: (9)
Strength-Had some very good points
Weakness-Could've explained more
Word Choice: (9)
Strength-Very good words self explanatory easy to understand went well with poster
Weakness-Could've used more complex words
Style: (10)
Strength- All words pictures and colors went well together

Weakness- More words

PSA video Lack Of Education!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql9cnTNoeck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql9cnTNoeck

Enjoy!

Story board

Lack of Education Essay

 Train, educate, instruct, disipline these are all synanoms to one simple word, school. Some people hate it, some people love it, others regret it. Attending school is a Human right which entitles everybody to “free and compulsory” education. Currently there are 121 million children who are stripped of their rights to eduaction. “Education is a powerful tool by which economically and socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully as citizens.”-UNESCO. Not only should education be availibe to every man woman or child, but it should also be requiered by law world wide. Education should’t be a choice much less a privilege.

Education will many times determine the outcome of your life. Most jobs will not hire you without a college degree much less, without a high school one. This leads to unemployment which is another huge world wide issue, 270 million adults are unemployed as of 2010. A study in 2005 shows an astounding 771 million adults cannot read, write or calculate. Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names. Although it may seem, that everybody has a choice if they want an education many times this is not the case. There are very few public schools that are good in third world countries, and private schools can be very expensive. Also many of these children are not even given the chance to study and are forced into child labor. Unemployment leads to poverty, according to Unicef 22.000 children die due to poverty each day. Lack of education is a problem that needs to be solved in order to be succesful later on.

In order to reach the goal of universal primary education by 2015 10.3 million additional teachers would be needed.  Although the amount may vary depening on where but in the US a 2007 study found that teachers are paid an average of $34.06 an hour. This means that it would cost many millions of dollars to afford all of these teachers. There are many ways that we can cut back such as not spending so much money on weapons. Less than 1 percent of what we spend on weapons each year, would get every child in school by 2000 and there are still 121,000,000 children without an education. Things like weapons are    keeping children from recieving education. This fall term over 49 million students are entering elementary and secondary schools in the United States. While in Democratic Republic of Congo 4 out of every 5 children do not attend school. These children are the future generation we are raising, proper schooling is extremely important if not, necessary.

Having not only an education, but a good one is vital. A good education provides you with the tools necessary to make a positive impact in society. Now a days having good schooling is more important than before. With the increasing technology in the world we live in today, it is exentual that the people of tomorrow need to know how to manuever such advanced equipmient and this is only reachable with proper education. Even blue collar jobs are requiring more complex understanding and reading/writing skills. Learning and knowledge is the best gift that anyone could ever give.

Hopefully one day every child will have their rights given back to them. That they will all be able to recieve a good education and follow their dreams. Wether its being an astronaut, writer or a lawyer with hard work, school, and a lot of late nights doing work these dreams can and will be accomplished.

Literary Techniques

A literary technique is a rule or guideline that is used in literature. Some are:
Symbolism 
is the "use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas" (It has to be something you can touch, feel hold etc)
Example:
In the movie Pochahontas the wind represents her mom who has passes away. Also it is symbol of peace
Foreshadowing
 is when the author hints that something might happen but, without saying it directly
Example:
In cinderella the step mothing gives her a angry and mean (evil) glare, which gives you the hint that she is going to do something bad to cinderella.
Flashback
is when the or a character in a story goes back to a memory (interupts a memory)
Example:
In the lion king simba has a flahs back of his father's death i the middle of an argument with his uncle.
Atmosphere
is when the setting of the story determines the mood or feeling of emotions in tat scene
Example:
In a very goofy movie goofy's son leaves for college, once he has left the house seems sadder, the setting changes.
Plot twist
is when there is an unexpected action or thing that occurs sometimes they can be foreshadowed with small hints and clues.
Example:
In the movie bambi, he and his mom are happily and peacefully together when SUDDENLY there is a hunter who kills his mother. You don't expect it at all!
Digressive time: is when the story moves from subject to subject like flash backs and flash forwards.
Progressive time: when an author writes in order, or chronologically (forward)
Suspense: when a story or scene causes you to build up anxiety while awaiting a descion or outcome.

Style we are using. (with partner)

This is the style that me and Camila Toro are using for the project. Check out her blog http://cngenglishblog.edublogs.org/
Dark Side:
Pros- People can see what happens when they don’t have an education 2. How they end up in life 3. Many consequences that lead from lack of education
Cons- 1People don’t see the bright side of having an education 2They can’t Look at it as a privilege! 3. People will just get afraid of not having an education
Consequences:
Pros- People can know what would happen to them if they do not have an education. 2. They will think that this may happen to them someday. 3 They will get scared and try to avoid this.
Cons- 1They see the consequences, but they do not see the privileges of having one. 2. They won’t believe this really happens; exaggeration. 3. Won’t know the important information.
Hope:
Pros- 1How school and education opens many doors for you in the future. 2. How they can get far by having an education. 3 Inspire the people who think education ain’t cool, to change their minds
Cons-They don’t know what it takes to have an education and end up being successful in life. 2. Won’t know the facts and the important information of education. 3 May see these things in a bad way.
Examples:
Pros- They show you that this things really happen 2. give you real examples 3 This way they will know that this isn’t a joke, it really occurs.
Cons- Some examples show that people are still happy 2. Will not tell them the complete information, other side of story. 3. Won’t know about how education is good for you
Famous People:
Pros- Show how people we all know got were they are by education. 2. Get inspired by famous people. 3. See how these people succeeded in life.
Cons- Some famous people don’t have good educations. 2. They will know that not all the reasons of succeeding is education. 3. Famous people without education will give an opposite effect in the persuasion.
We have chosen to do is the Dark side. We chose the dark side as our style because we have many resources who could help us giving examples and showing them the consequences of lack of education. This way, people will see the dark side and inside this category they will see examples and consequences.

Facts on Lack of Education

Facts:
-771 million adults throughout the world don't know how to read, write, or calculate
-More than 100 million children world wide do not have access to proper education or schooling
Source- http://www.entreculturas.org/conocenos/english/lack_of_education_a_priority_problem
-More than 72 million children in the "developing world" don't attend school
Source- http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/2011-07-10-HIV-AIDS-south_n.htm
-80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day.
-Nearly one billion people entered the 21st century unable to sign their names or read a book.
-"Less than one per cent of what the world spent every year on weapons was needed to put every child into school by the year 2000 and yet it didn’t happen"
-There are currently 121 million out of school
-72 million children primary school age, were not in school in 2005. 57% of these were girls
Source- http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats
-One in five children in developing countries do not make it to the 5th grade.
-120 to 125 million children, are not enrolled in school (2007)
-Many children who are taken out of school are forced into child slavery.
Source-http://foreignpolicyblogs.com/2007/06/24/194/
-If all students in low-income countries could read, global poverty could be reduced by 12 percent.
-Almost 80% of the children who don't recieve education live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
- 93 million children who are out of school, almost 52 percent are female
-Education is a Human right, which is violated everyday
Source-http://www.unicef.org/education/index_quality.html
Above are 15 facts about the lack of education world wide

Lack of Education Mind Map

Mind Map (Stop misusing prepositions)

http://popplet.com/app/#/107336

Ethos-Logos-Pathos

Ethos-
Becoming an expert on topic, Credibility, how convincing you are.
Logos-
 Facts/Statistics (hard core facts, truths, evidence)
Pathos-
How you want reader to feel, be effected. Feelings (sad, happy, curious, exited etc.)

Commercial

I watched a very funny pepsi commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40DykbPa4Lc&feature=related
This commercial I think that the style they used was funny/happy. They made me laugh but, also feel bad for the little boy who couldn't do anything right, until he had a pepsi. They made you belive/gave you the idea that with lots of practice and a pepsi you can do anything! They also made it belivable with traditional music, the scenery and the costumes were both very well done. The commercial also made the product very proactive and now I feel like drinking a pepsi! I really liked how they incorporated humor and a lesson with this commercial.
Ethos: They made it believeable by putting very elaborate and traditional costumes, scenery and music. (Made it feel like it took place in Nepal.)
Pathos: They "chanalled" my emotions by making me feel sorry for the sad, and lost boys face and confusion.
Logos: The commercial also made you understand that a pepsi won't just magically help you do things you also have to work at it. (It made it make sense/Logical)

Preposition Game.

I would like to do a sort of Jeopardy style game.
The class would be divided into 4-5 teams. And there would be 3 catagories Time prepositions,Place prepositions and Direction preposition sition Each catagory would have 5 levels for points 100, 300, 500, 700, and 1000. With the role of a dice we decide which team picks first. The first team to write the answer and raise there hands get to answer. If they get it right they get to pick the next catagory and for how many points. However, if they get it wrong any other team can answer and the team that got it wrong you take away the amount of points the question was worth. The team at the end with the most points wins.

What is Style?

I think that a style in writing is the way you write. Your word choice, the way you express yourself with writing and how you do so. Also it is sort of the theme you use, wether your writing happily (happy topic) or sadly (sad topic). How you want your reader to feel really defines your style if you want to make him feel sad you might choose a sad topic to write about, with complex words and good descriptions/detail. You might want to make the reader imagine and feel the pain that something or someone is going through (make them feel like they are a part of the story). This is my opinion on what style is!

Pictures representing prepositions and 2 examples

Prepositions: Of,About,On, For, At, In, To, From:

1st Picture: 

The tourist was FROM china.

Ex.) #2 When the package arrived FROM miami she was very happy.

2nd Picture:

The boy was IN the pool.

Ex.) #2 The dog is IN the dog house. 

3rd Picture: 

The song was made FOR people who are bullied.

Ex.)#2 She has a dress made FOR her.

4th Picture: 

The books were ON the table.

Ex.) #2  She lay ON the bed.

5th Picture:

She was AT the mall.

Ex.) #2 He looked AT her.

6th Picture: 

Because OF the rain, the game was cancelled. 

Ex.) #2 Because OF him, she cried. 

7th Picture: 

He gave to card TO her

Ex.) #2 She sang to song TO him.

Notes on video watched in class (Wild Horses)

Techniques that I saw used in the video were:
Music- Dramatic/sad to make me feel sorry for the horses
Experts/Famous People- They had a famous artist and Sheryl Crowe (cool people) who care about the cause and make you want to care about it also.
Pictures/Video- The video showed how the horses are slaughtered and killed brutally make you mad, and don't show what they do to people's farms.
Why you should care- They show the wild horses like a part of American heritage or culture hence, by killing them you are killing american history.
Statistics/facts- In the last 100 years horses had gone from 2,000,000 to 30,000
This video does a great job making you want to stop the killing of these wild horses, they really made me feel a sad about them and mad at the farmers for killing them.

What makes something persuasive

There are many different strategies or tactics to making something persuasive. Depending on the topic or thing you want to persuade the reader/people about you may use different things. For example if you want a reader/spectator to feel sad about something, you might use sad pictures, videos or other "moving things". Voice is also a very important element, if you want people to pay close attention you may take softly and slowly, or if you are excited you might speak rapidly and exaggerating words or phrases. Also the colors of  what your presenting you might want to make something to draw attention or stand out by using bright colors. Adding music can effect the mood, sad song-sad happy song-happy! These are some thing that I think play a big part in making something persuasive or persuade you.

Brainstorming with group

*Dark Side*-  Pascuala’s story

Pros- People can see what it like when they don’t have an education. Be greatful

Cons- people don’t realice how lucky we are to have education. Look at it as a privlege!!!!

Consequences- how people end up.

We are choosing this one because it shows a perspective that is really tough, also some people aren't aloud or parents take them out of school to work like Pascuala. This a subject really close to me and my partner!  People take things for granted that are vital in everyday life.

Pros-Show that being a highschool dropout is definely NOT cool!!!

Cons-See consequences but, not privleges or how you can advance in life with a good education.

Hope-

Pros-How school and education can get you to suceed in life. (opens doors and oppurtunities)

Cons- You have to be driven/dedicated to something.

Examples-

Pros: Show consequences of not having education, the Jobs that you could get, places you could life

Cons- People are still happy although someone may not be very rich they can still be happy

Famous People

Pros- many succesful people have all had good education

Cons- many succesful people have had no eduaction too.

Lack of Education

Millions of children every year don't have the oppurtunity to recieve proper education. This is a global problem that leads to many other preoblems such as unemployment. Also this is a human right that is violated every day. There is no reason with the technology and resources we have today, for these low resoursced children to not be able to study.
People should be very concerned of this problem because it is the future generation which we are raising now. These children who are more and more evryday add on to poverty in the world which is also a big problem nowadays. Not only does this violate the human right for education but, it is unjustiffied for as the children that are not recieving education end up badly.
Some facts about these are that eduacation is a human right, more than 70 million students are not recieving prooer if at all eduaction.

Character Comic

Click on the link below to see my comic strip on Skeeter!
http://www.pixton.com/es/comic/z7qh9uhc

Flash Cards (for vocabulary words)

Check out my flash cards by clicking the link below!
http://quizlet.com/7474052/vocabulary-words-flash-cards/

vocabulary

Perennial:Adjective
To last/lasting for a long period of time
syn. everlasting
ant.bivennial
Persevere:Verb
To stay focused no matter what comes upon your way.
syn. persist
ant. give-up
Permeate: Verb
To go into completely/penetrate something
syn. diffuse
ant. To go out
Percussion: Verb
To make noise using certain instruments
syn. drums
ant. wind instruments
Dilatory: Adjective
To make something be delayed or slower
syn. pospone
ant. quickly/ pressure
Contend:Verb
To deal with something dangerous or danger or begin soething to win.
syn. battle/fight
ant. agree
Infer: Verb
To make an incident because of events that have happend
syn. reason/guess
ant. to know
Defer:Verb
To delay something for later on
syn. hold over
ant. to rush
Elation:Verb
A state or feeling in which one is happy/pride.
syn. high spirits
ant. depression
Intent:Noun
To do something on purpose with intention
syn. concentrated
ant.absorbed
Challenge Words
Perturb:
To be annoying or disturb some one's privacy
syn. deviate
ant. pleasant
Portend: Verb
To know o predict in advance
syn. foreshadow
ant. to not predict in advance
Superlative: noun
something of high or very high quality.
syn. greatest
ant. worst/ bad quality
Collate:Verb
To arrange something chronologically or in order
syn. order
ant. unorganized out of order
Detente: Verb
a relife of tension, no more fighting
syn. Relax after fight
ant. uproar and chaos
Perpetuity: noun
a state in which something is endless
syn. everlasting
ant. death, something is over

Characterization of a Character

The main character of this novel as I have mentioned before is Skeeter (Ms Eugenia). At the beginning of this novel Skeeter is shown as one of the ladies of high society Jackson, Missisippi. Member of the bridge club (cards) etc. As the story goes on you see that Skeeter is different from the rest in the sense that her priorities and what is important to her is different than how they are obssesed on getting married, or their clothes or that everything has to be perfect. Skeeter is an aspiring writer/journalist but, in the meantime she is stuck writing an advice column for the local paper. Skeeter becomes much more accepting of people; she becomes very close to Aibileen (Elizabeth's (friends) maid) Also Minnie who Hilly Holbrook one of her best friend hates. When Hilly came out with the idea of installing separate bathrooms for the help, Skeeter though that this was stupid and pointless. (She though that people should be treated the same). Skeeter goes from being someone who went with the flow to someone who stands up for what they believe in.

Summative Self Assesment

Character: 

Brooke

Looks: 

Blonde hair, green eyes, tall, olive skin tone, skinny

Ambition/What she wants to be:

 Zack;s girlfriend

Worst Enenmy:

 The truth

Best friend:

 Jackie

What she carries in her pocket: 

Halls, and a picture of her and her best friend 

Deep Dark Secret: 

She is in love with her best friend’s boy friend

What she lost:

 Her diary which contains her deep dark secret

How I want the reader to feel about Brooke:

 Envious because of her looks, popularity and also intelligent (she’s the full package). Also be sort of dissapointed of her for liking her best friend’s boy, but at the same time feel sorry for her. And lastly be proud of her for facing the truth and being honest.

Plot:

Exposition- Brooke and Jackie are introduced as most popular and pretty girls, setting is deerpath jr. high

Rising Action- Alethia finds out that Brooke is in love with her best friend's boy friend and is ashamed. Plays trick on Brooke by sending roses and a mysterious note

Climax: Brooke gets cut by the roses and her finger turns a rainbow of glowing colors, frightened she feels that she must tell Jackie how she feels. 

Falling Action- Jackie is understanding and forgives Brooke they both decide that neither of them will date Zack.

Resolution- Alethia comes down from the heavens telling Brooke how proud she is of her, Brooke finally understands the message and decides to always be honest with herself and others.

What middle school problem I solved:

Being dishonest with yourself and the person you're supposed to trust the most. I solved it by making Brooke realize that if you are really best friends that they'll forgive you always, and that you must be honest with yourself before you can be with any one else. 

Myth Elements:

My myth was a myth because of some special things I added such as, Alethia the greek goddess coming down and talking to Brooke, Brooke's finger turning different colors when she cut herself with the rose thorn. 

Editing:

I added and took away many over used words and tried to find new ones to fit, I had to fix a lot of run-on sentences, and incorrect punctuation. Also I added more details about my characters.

I think I should get a 4 because I worked through all the steps to get this grade :)

How my character develops.

In my myth Brooke and Alethia’s Words of Wisdom Brooke who is the main character is the one that you see the most change. Brooke starts out as the most popular girl in her school, with no insecurities or worries. But, ever since her best friend Jackie was dating Zack Brooke couldn’t help but feel love for him. Brooke spends her days thinking about him worried that maybe one day someone would realize her scandalous and forbidden crush on her best friend’s boyfriend. When recieving the most beautiful roses one afternoon and a note that said “truth fears no questions”. Brooke began to wonder if this guy was actually worth suffering so much. Brooke had called Jackie because she couldn’t take it anymore. They both decided that neither of them would date him, they now understood that their friendship was more important.After having an encounter with the greek goddess of truth, Alethia, Brooke realized that she should not have to hide anything especially from her best friend. Brooke went from the top of the food chain, to hitting rock bottom. And in the end she found her place in the world. 

Defenitom

Digressive time:

When things happen out of order, flash backs, future 

Progressive time:

When the author uses stages moving forward in time. (chronologically)

Suspense:

Creates an emotion (buliding the feeling of anxiety). Events leading up to something, events begin to build up. Things that add to suspense like music, scenery (suprise),

Little Bird Tales

Click the link below to see my tale! :)
http://littlebirdtales.com/tales/view/story_id/36893/preview/true/

Pictures for My Little Bird Tales

Evaluation of the Author.

Evaluation of the Author. 

In my opinion the author, Kathryn Stockett did an excellent job on character development. She made how you felt about the characters strong emotions. Either you love them or you hate them or you feel bad for them. This novel made me laugh, cry, and be mad. It also opened my eyes to a different perspective, on how you may not think something is offensive to someone when it could be very hurtful. Thanks to this book I think twice on how I talk or ask for things or even think sometimes. The author used many different ways of expressing character’s feelings. She would show the story from the point of view of the owner of the house, and the maid, also she showed the differences of how maids were or are treated when there are guests and just alone at the house. I also noticed that Kathryn Stockett uses character’s past to make you feel a certain way about them. Something I thought was very clever. I think that the Author of this novel did a fantastic job on the character development. I would recommend this book to anyone, any gender or age I think that it is very important that people read this book and grasp what it was like in the life of a maid in the 1960’s. 

Character Development Plot Element of The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

Character Development Plot Element of The Help by Kathryn Stockett.

Character Development

The novel I read throughout this quarter was The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The character development in the book takes place in many different ways. The author uses many different techniques such as showing the same events, with many different perspectives and points of views. The main characters in this novel are Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minnie. The character that you see most change in as the story develops is Skeeter. Skeeter starts of as one of the usual high society ladies of Jackson Mississippi. Later on in the story you begin to see that her priorities are different form the rest of her friends such as Hilly Holbrook. Skeeter aspires to be a journalist for a big paper which was considered a joke for women at this time. But, she starts out writing answers to questions for a local magazine. She gives advice on cleaning cooking, etc. For help on her column she asks her friends’ maids for help. Skeeter is different from any of the other (white) ladies in he story. The author makes you admire her bravery and her not caring of what other people think about her. Skeeter has a long time relationship with Stuart which ended when Skeeter told him that she was writing a book. Exposing all of her friends, telling the world the truth about a maids life working with these women. Skeeter became close with her friend Elizabeth’s maid Aibileen. When helping her to write her advice column. Later on Skeeter asks Aibileen for help on her book.  Aibeleen is a loyal and very loving character. The author makes you love her by the way she treats Mae Mobley (the girl that she takes care of). Also her will to help Skeeter, shows her loyalty towards people she cares about such as Minnie and Skeeter. Minnie makes you laugh, cry and love her at the same time. The author makes Minnie a back talker and a sassy maid. Which makes you love her even more, because she isn’t afraid of anybody or anything. Minnie is the kind of person who gives her honest opinion wether people want to hear it or not. And I admire her for that, although I know that some people may think she is way out of here league. 

Plot Elements

This novel takes place in Jackson Mississippi, in the 1960’s. It revolves around the three main characters that were mentioned above. Skeeter, Aibileen, and Minnie. Aibileen and Minnie being the maids of Skeeter’s friends Elizabeth and the mother of Hilly Holbrook who is the antagonist of the novel. Skeeter had always known these two but, had gotten closer to Aibileen when asking for advice on her columns in the local paper. When Hilly Holbrook began with the idea of making separate bathrooms for the help or maids. (Because they thought that they carried diseases that could get them sick) Skeeter was against this idea. She thought that It was ridiculous and began seeing things from another point of view. This is the beginning of the conflict which is Skeeter’s secret plan to write a book about working from the inside, exposing all of the stay home moms of Jackson. When Skeeter’s friends realize how much time she spends chatting with their maids suspicions begin to rise. Skeeter begins to be discriminated and treated like an outcast. Things really get heated when Skeeter finally gives the book to a publisher and they love it! In the book all of the names were changed but, it still took place in Jackson. There is a lot of talk in the United  States about this book, who was written by anonymous. When Hilly Holbrook realizes the book is about her, and her friends she explodes. But, she knows she can’t say anything because then people will know that it is about Jackson. And everybody would know all the terrible things she had done. People in Jackson look at Skeeter like she’s a trader and talk behind her back (I think that many people secretly knew but no one said anything). The resolution is when Skeeter is offered a job in New York, and tells Aibileen and Minnie about it, she is worried that something might happen to them but, they are so happy for Skeeter and insists she take the offer.

My 3 comments on my peer's novel projects

1. Comment on Camila Toro's blog.
Woah, I really like how you talked about the characters and how they developed throughout the story. Your explanations for the plot and character's development, give for people who have never read harry potter and those who have a base for the story. Your writing gets people thinking and imagining. Great job! (I couldn't comment on her blog but, here is the link to her blog check it out to see if you agree with me!!http://cngenglishblog.edublogs.org/2011/10/02/character-development-and-plot-elements-of-novel/)

2. Comment on Sophie Steck's blog
I totally agree with you on describing Jenifer! (I also read this book) I really liked how you show examples from the story that you use to give the reader an idea of how they are. I also like how you gave a breif but good description of the secondary characters; Martha and Clara. I agree with marianne that it would be nice if showed changes in the characters throughout the book a bit more. Check out Sophie's blog!! http://dolcevida-sophie.blogspot.com/2011/10/character-analysis-on-novel-for-quart-1.html?showComment=1319151329886#c5146150032020049134

3.Comment on Marianne Von Arim's Blog
I liked how you did it in an organized format! Its different from the other novel projects I've seen. I liked that you put a couple of sentences describing the characters a bit more and also giving some examples from the book. Explaining why at times the characters do or act the way they do or feel how they do! Great job mane

My Audience Behavior Today

Today in class we finished watching Her Majesty. At first I thought the movie was sort of boring so I didn't really pay attention the class before instead I spent my time day dreaming and talking :( (the worst audience behavior). But, this class I started to become interested in the movie, and I will admit that I would whisper at times. Overall my audience behavior was good. I have to work on not commenting or laughing so loud in some scenes. (How can you control laughter when her brother catches her fantasizing about her teacher?!) I'm happy that I've improved from the beginning of the year but, I still have some work to do!

The Worst Audience Behavior

The worst audience behavior in my opinion is talking. Especially when their is someone else performing or speaking. This is not only disrespectful to the performers but, also to other people around you. When you are talking, you distract others from listening. They will most likely begin speaking also and create total chaos! You also can miss important things and then ask questions afterwards which get behind the whole class and is also very irritating. These are some of the many reasons that talking is the worst audience behavior!

If I Were a Goddess

If I were a goddess I would give the world a little bit more confidence. Confidence means alot for a people's selfesteam, even the people who seem to be the most confident, are insecure at times. Everybody seems to be missing some confidence to accomplish their dreams and goals. With that little push people will not be so afraid to stand up for what they believe in. To make their dreams come true and accomplish even the most difficult goals. Giving people more confidence can make people feel better about themselves and reach out to others!

Myth Rough Draft

She felt her hairy arms brush against her hairy forehead and regretted ever sending gossip blasts, she wanted it to be day light so that she could have her blonde hair, carmel skin and green eyes back. Instead of the god-awful turning into a gorilla after 5 p.m. For being a "gossipmonger" was getting old.  When she got out of the shower she had to put a whole jar of gorilla snot gel in her hair, (the curse had affected frizz apparently.)
When Gaba arrived at bubble jr. High, she saw skeeter. His black wavy hair and deep blue eyes shined in the sun. GABA and skeeter had been friends since they joined spy club in third grade. GABA was still looking for her observation book witch shenhad lost just a week ago. It contained all of her juicy stories and well, obvservations.

Myth Outline

Exposition:
Setting: 
Bubble Jr. High, and Gaba-talksalot's house
Characters: 
Skeeter (bestfriend) Gaba-talksalot (main character)
Intro-Characters what they look like?
Gaba-talksalot has blonde hair, big green eyes, and carmel skin tone
Skeeter had black wavy hair, blue eyes and olive skin tone
Problem:
Gaba talks bad, and spreads gossip about everyone! People are beginning to be hurt by her rumors.
Element of Myth:
way of life
Every morning Gaba-talksalot has to shower, put a whole jar of Gorilla snot gel into her hair so that the curse won't make her hair frizzy. She has to shower, and brush her teeth really well so she doesn't get gorilla breathe and of course check her twitter to see if Skeeter has blasted any rumors yet. When she arrives at her School the first thing she does is run to the bathroom to see if anyone has written any juicy gossip.

Rising Actions:
New characters:
Pheme
How the problem gets worse:
Every time she sends a gossip blast she makes her curse of becoming a gorilla last longer, adding on an hour. (she is now cursed for 567 hours). Gaba can barley resist only sending one gossip blast a day for back before Pheme the godess of rumors cursed her for hurting so many people with the information she would obtain each day.
Element of Myth:
Goddess Pheme and transforming into an animal
Enemy: Pheme

Climax:
The worst part of the problem:
Pheme and everyone has had enough of Gaba-talksalot's gossiping. Pheme is tired and has given Gaba many chances to apologize and stop spreading rumors. But, apparently Gaba has not been able to follow the rules and has been sentenced to 10 years of transforming into a Gorilla after 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Gaba can't hold it in anymore, breaks down and ends up telling Skeeter everything. He is grossed out and now Gaba is left alone without any friends!

Falling Action:
Gaba-talksalot is so sad and she realizes that maybe there is hope and she can turn this all around, she apologizes for days to all the people she ever hurt with her gossip blasts. This took a long time since she sent blasts about pretty much everyone in the whole school! Finally she prays to the God of forgiveness and apologizes to Pheme.

Resolution:
Gaba-talksalot wakes up panting in her bed, with aposable thumbs! She realized everything was just a dream, and decides that she is never going to talk behind someone's back or gossip again!

Gaba-talksalot Character Outline

Looks: Blonde, green eyes, carmel skin tone.
Ambition: Wants to be a People magazine editor
Talent: Very good at making believable stories
Deep Dark Secret: Is half gorilla after 5 in the afternoon
Carries in her pocket: Gorilla snot gel (need to control those crazy curls), camera incase she sees something juicy, cellphone always need to be checking on more gossip!
Best friend: Skeeter always gets her all the dirt on whats happening(Pheme's nephew)
Lost recently: Her notebook that had all the gossip she needed to spread!
How she acts: One day she'll be your best friend and the next your worst enemy
Worst Enemy: Pheme the greek god for cursing her!

Questions:
1. Why does Pheme decide to punish her?
Answer:
Pheme punishes her because she sent a gossip blast about Skeeter who happens to be her nephew.
2. Why does she become a gorilla?
Answer:
Because, gorillas cannot talk or text since they don't have thumbs!
3. Why does she gossip about people?
Answer:
She enjoys having power over people
4. How did she and Skeeter meet?
Answer:
They both attended Spy club

3 Modern-day Myths

Gossip Girl-illa
Character: Gaba-talksalot
Setting: Bubble-gum Jr. High
Problem: Gaby-talksalot gossips about everyone in her grade even her best friends! Her rumors are beginning to hurt people's feelings
Solution: The greek god Pheme Ossa (of rumor and report) has punished her by turing her into a gorilla after 5p.m.
Elements of Myth: Greek God, transformation into an animal




Tally timeclocks
Character: Tally Tardy
Setting: Bikini Bottomville Middle School
Problem: Tally is always tardy to school and to all her classes! She is making everyone wait for her so the class is falling behind. Oh-no!
Solution: Ontimebesdaes the god of punctuality has put tally's alarm clock 1 hour early for everyday of the rest of her life!
Elements of Myth: Greek God, made up character and setting




Excuses Excuses!
Character: Skeeter
Setting: Deerpath Middle School
Problem: Skeeter never does his homework, and ontop of that he makes up lame excuses and lies for it!
Solution: The god of loyalty and honesty Sancus has punished him by turning him into a disgusting rat after 2p.m
Elements of Myth: Transforming into a strange animal, Roman god Sancus

Character Development/Story Elements

Characters
Authors use a a special "character map" or a key to create a character and make you have a certain opinion of the character (the want you to like him, hate him, envy ect.)
-Looks
-Ambition
-Deep dark secret
-Worst Enemy
-Best friend
-What does she carry in her pocket
-What she/he recently lost
-What makes them different
Story Elements
Authors also use elements like setting, theme, conflict to create a base for their story. They can draw you in by making the conflict something you can relate to and connect with. Or they can make you scared by making you feel and imagine that you are part of the story. They can make you feel sad, change your opinion and perspective on something by putting you in a characters shoes. All of these feeling wouldn't be possible without the vital story elements.

Story Elements: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Main idea
This novel is about Dorothy and her friends whom she meets along her journey. It also has to do with taking things for granted, for example at the beginnign of the story Dorothy's life is described as dull an boring and as the story moves along all she can think about is being back home with her Aunt and Uncle in Kansas. Also her friends; the scare crow who claims to have no brains but, is really the smartest of them all, the tin man who says he has no heart but is most loving. The lion who longs for bravery while he the most brave. All of these characters didn't realize what they had until they lost it like Dorothy and the tin man. Throughout the story you see how the characters evolve and have a broader, more open mind. Like in real life too, the farther, or longer you go along life's path the more you learn and accept.
Plot
Exposition:
The main characters are:
-Dorothy
-Scarecrow
-Tin-man
-Lion
Rising Action:
Dorothy lands in Oz when a tornado in Kansas blew her and totto in her house, she crushes the wicked witch of the west. When she arrives she is greeted by a good witch who tells her that the only peron that can get her back home is the great wizard of Oz. The witch tells her to follow the yellow brick road. She kisses her forehead; so that she will be protected along her journey. The second main character introduced is the scarecrow who Dorothy helped down from his stake, he told Dorothy he would accompany her to ask for brains. Then they came across the tin man who was so rusted he could not move. Thy oiled him and he went along with them to ask for a heart. Finally they met the Lion who craved bravery and they all set out on a quest to see the wizard. After overcoming many challenges, they arrive in the land of Oz, the wizard tells them they must kill the wicked witch of the east to have their wishes granted.
Setting:
The story takes place in Kansas at the very beginning, and throughout in the wonderful land of Oz!
Climax:
When they set along their second quest the wicked witch won the battle by calling upon the flying monkeys who then captured Dorothy and her friends. Dorothy ended up becoming her slave w one day she was cleaning and she accidently spilled water on the witch and melted her! Dororthy was so happy she went out to find her friends and they all set out back to the land of Oz. When they arrived with prood they had killed the witch, they find out that the great wizard is nothing but a fraud. The scarecrow, tin man, and lion still insist on having their wishes granted. So the wizard had a makeshift ways of making them realize what they already had inside of them! As for Dorothy they plan on making a hot air balloon and floating up into the sky to see where it takes them, for how is how the great wizard landed in Oz. But, the plan fails whrn totto jumps out of the basket and Dorothy goes to retrieve him the balloon has already flown up into the sky!
Falling Action/ Resolution:
When all hope is gone for Dorothy, Glinda the good witch shows up and tells her to click her heels together three times while saying there's no place like home and as Dorothy does this se wakes up in Kansas surrounded by her family and realizes it was all just a dream.
Connections
I can understand how Dorothy felt suddenly being in a different world with different kinds of people and different ways of doing things. When I moved from Chicago to Colombia it sort of felt like I was a stranger in this big world. Also I can't literally connect but I can imagine how terrible it must of felt or feel not having a way to get back home.