Character Comic

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http://www.pixton.com/es/comic/z7qh9uhc

Flash Cards (for vocabulary words)

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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

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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!