domingo, 27 de noviembre de 2011
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!
martes, 22 de noviembre de 2011
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.
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!
2.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iez7ATTP1yI < Will ferrel acts in this short video..gets me every time!
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.
domingo, 20 de noviembre de 2011
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.
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.
miércoles, 16 de noviembre de 2011
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.
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.
lunes, 14 de noviembre de 2011
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
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
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