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** Final Project **

** Sentences for Ch 11-14 Juan June 7. 2010 **

stupor - The boy was stupor after he was hit by a metal pipe. fervor - Fervor and fondness is something you can't live without. dignity - Your pride and dignity is something you have to protect. Solemn - His solemn eyes stared at me, full of grief and sadness. Treachery - My mother doesn't mind if someone threatens her or bullies her, but treachery is something she can't forgive. endure - I had to endure the heavy burden for hours. resent - I resented the man who slaughtered dozens of people in my town. consult - I consulted the principal to see whether if I did something wrong. disperse - The rose petals were dispersed due to tornados. grieve - the widow grieved for years after her husband's death.

**Success in My Life June 3. 2010**

Although most people define "success" as in getting a good career and marrying, I don't think it's like that. Success in my own life means to me that I live up to my expectations. Also, I think that just expectations won't do. Things that you don't regret so you won't become so emotional when you grow up, doing things we enjoy, and never looking back at things you will mourn for.

**Juan De Pareja Warm-Up May 31. 2010**

//'So we returned, and my life from that moment grew broader and happier and I became a better person, I think, for Bartolome had turned my mind away from small preoccupations, and led it into paths of Truth.'// This means that when Juan came back, he became like a whole new person, so happy and better. After all, Juan confessed to Murillo that he painted in secret. Bartolome, the painter, made his worries and struggles hold back and helped Juan think about new things. I think Truth is capitalized because it's important.

**Answer to Minji's Prompt May 27. 2010**

Hey, Juan! Your artwork is great, you shouldn't hide it. Your strokes and coloring might be a little be a bit bad, but that's ok! You should actually confess your sin (even though I think it's not) and freely paint all you want Use brighter colors and practice making straight strokes by using charcoal on paper See ya Murillo

**5 Artwork May 27. 2010**

Falcon Flock It looks cute and sort of interesting to look at since there are different colors of the same thing, but they look different from each other. mache Edward Lee

Warm bedroom - It looks neat and makes me feel like I should get that sort of bedroom, too. It's also really detailed.

Bright Sun - It looks quite positive and makes me feel like it would actually make someone happy. However, it has different images each time I look at it. - Noella Kang

Heart in Sea - It has this girlish feeling. After all, a girl likes girlish things sometimes. - Michelle Kee

Polar Bear - it’s really cute so I really want it in my bedroom. I really like polar bears, too.

**R.A.F.T May 27. 2010**

As a King, write a poem about the hard work your painter paints

**Chapter 10 Vocab Words and Summary May 26. 2010**

impetuously- something done quickly sentimental - bring out tenderness through feelings repentance - feel or express great remorse transcendental - something related spiritual or nonphysical realm sanctity - the state of being holy or sacred simplicity - the quality or condition of being to understand or do fodder - food

Bartolome Esteban Murillo came to be an apprentice of Master and got accepted. Murillo and Juan became good friends as he studied. Juan trusted him and told him about what Juan did in secret, art.

**Newspaper Sources (Classwork) May 25. 2010**

News story: http://www.koreaherald.com/lifestyle/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100520000471 Editorial: http://www.koreaherald.com/opinion/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100524000535 Advertisement: Entertainment Review: http://www.koreaherald.com/entertainment/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100514000609 Want Ads: Comic:

** MAKE A CLASSROOM NEWSPAPER May 25. 2010**

The newspaper can be about special events or anything that happened in school Nut paragraph is the paragraph which it contains the main information The publisher probably makes more money Reporters are the ones who research everything A person’s beat is their specialy

**Chapter 9 Juan Questions May 25. 2010**

1. Where did Juan accompany Master to (including Royal Family)? A: He accompanied Master to Spain. 2. Why was Juan so sad (beginning of chapter)? A: He was sad because he didn't know where to put his paintings and he didn't want to throw them away. 3. What did Juan put in his box? A: He put his paintings, a string of beads, a scarf, perfume, and trinkets. 4. Why didn't Juan like the idea of going on this journey? A: It was a hunting trip, and he doesn't like animals getting killed. 5. According to the King, who looked sick? A: His dog, Corso. 6. What was wrong with Corso? A: Juan thinks Corso has a sick liver, which is correct. 7. How many days did it take for Corso to recover? A: About two days. 8. What was the name of the dwarf that Juan befriended? A: His name was Nino de Vellecas (Francisco Lezcano) 9: What did Juan tell Nino de Vellecas that was important to Juan? A: He told Vellacas about his love for art. 10. What did Juan not like about at the end of the chapter? A: He did not like how Master actually painted the deformed pitiful people.

**Reflection of my PAINTING May 20. 2010**

- I got to sort of look at my painting, and also sort of focus on it which was surprisingly interesting.
 * --What did you enjoy about being a painter?**

I had to look at all the colors and sort of match them since the shading is different for everything. It's so hard.
 * --What are some of the challenges of being a painter?**

I can't become a painter full time because it's going to mess up my brain due to all the thinking. Unlike other studies, art actually uses your creativity. Art uses my weaknesses, so I can't.
 * --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not?**

**Timeline May 20. 2010**

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**Vocabulary Ch. 6-10 Sentences May 19. 2010**

Lament - After a husband dies, a grieving widow shows her laments and cries for a few weeks. Constrict - The man constricted the throat with a telephone wire. Serenity - Serenity and kindness is something what a perfect human would have. Delineate - Please delineate the apple in front of you, dear. Vulgarity - The bad boy used vulgar words in front of the teacher. Vivacious - An attractive woman would be vivacious and pretty. Dismay - To her dismay, he died. Meticulous - A painter always has to be meticulous and keen. Compassionate - A lovely couple is always passionate with each other. Preoccupation - The boss is always preoccupied with work.

**Juan de Pareja Chapter 8 Warm Up May 19. 2010**

"He was larger and fierce, and to show Paquita his love he often tended to bite her, immediately afterward kissing the place wit his rough tongue and purring affectionately"

Tell : The tiger is very playful and nicer than what it really looks

**Juan de Pareja Chapter 7 May 17. 2010**

1. What did Juan ask for instead of the date cake? A: He wanted a kitten 2. What did Juan do in secret? A: He drew, which is against the rules/laws. 3. Why was Juanico sad after he drew for a while? A: He grew discouraged because he knew he was clumsy and poor at drawing. 4. Why did the tailors sort of flirt with Master? A: Master was very handsome for a Spaniard. 5. Who died which made Master grieve? A: Nina died, which is Master's daughter.

cosset - care for and protect something in an overindulgent way cutpurses - pickpocket commission - the authority to perform a task or certain duties friar - a member of any religious order charitable - assistance of those in need

Juan gets a kitten for the children of Master so that they won't bother Master anymore. They all went to stay somewhere, but Juan and Master went to Italy alone. They looked at many places in Italy, and Juan thought that the Italians were all beautiful. There were pickpockets, but they didn't bother them. Finally, they went back home, but they found out that one of Master's daughter, Nina, died.

**Juan de Pareja Chapters 6-10 Vocab Sentences May 14. 2010**

Exquisite - The art museum I went to the other day had such exquisite paintings! Haughty - Those typical kind of children you see everyday are always so haughty. Intrigue - What some women fear is intrigue from rivals and other people. Tremulous - The old crone had tremulous hands and kept on tripping. Trepidation - Taciturn people often have trepidation minds and are hesitant.

**Interview With Esther May 14. 2010**

My life as an actor, is **frivolous.** I act **impetuously** without a second thought. Sometimes it might lead to bad cases, but that's still what I do. I'm **frugal**, I try not to use much money, to save money for my future. My life is **capricious**, I don't know when it will change.

1. Do you think you are a taciturn person? A: No, not at all. I'm an actress, so I'm always talkative. I try talking to many different people. 2. When you were young, did you have premonition that you will become an actress? A: I guess not, I never thought that I'll be acting. I thought I'll have some boring jobs, but I became an actress now! 3. Are you usually subservient? A: Well, sometimes because I tend to listen to others. Still, I don't obey them when I don't think it is right to do. 4. Usually people have reverie, do you? A: Of course, I have reverie, too. When I'm taking movies, sometimes they shout at me and my reverie broke. 5. What do you enjoy the most about your life? A: I enjoy acting, I like taking movies, and that's what I'm interested in.

**Juan Chapter 6 Summary and Prediction May 13. 2010**

In the banquet, Juan saw a female slave that looked the same age as him. Her name was Miri, and she was very talented in singing. He fell in love with her, and wanted to see her as much as he could. One day, Juan went to her master's house to deliver a letter, and suddenly Miri was sick. Juan rushed to get the doctor, and he saved the girl.

Prediction: I think the thought of getting sold will haunt Juan and something might happen between Juan.

**Juan Quiz Game May 12. 2010**

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**Vocabulary Sentences May 11. 2010**

Adverse - Taxes are having an adverse effect on citizens. Capricious - Most children have capricious minds because they don't know much. Composition - Compositions and color are some important things in art. Constrict - The man saw the hole constrict. Cryptic - Information about some ancient civilizations are still cryptic. Derelict - Derelicts weren't always liked by the royal. Fatalism - Slaves and some other people believe in fatalism. Lithe - Our typical kind of athletes would be muscular and have lithe arms and legs. Prophetic - A long time ago, there were a lot o prophetic people like fortune-tellers and witches. Taciturn - Oddly, I find a lot of taciturn females almost in every class.

**7 Questions and 3 Vocab from Chapter 5 May 11. 2010**

1. How does the King look like? A: He was tall and very pale, with white-and-pink skin and hair like yellow embroidery silk. His shoulders were broad and his legs were long and thin in their black stockings. His face was bony and rather sad. 2. How does the Duke look like? A: He was swart and fat and exuded what looked like greasy sweat; his black hair was seldom neatly comb and his big belly was always bursting the buttons off his jacket. 3. Who was going to visit the court? A: Rubens the painter 4. Instead of bringing a woman to draw, what did Don Diego suggest? A: He suggested that they go to the image-makers for a model and draw. 5. Rubens asked the Duke how they got inspired and modeled this specific model. How did they do it? A: They brought a dying man, and the image-maker hung him up on te cross and the man died there. Since he was a condemned man, it was ok. 6. Who was praised for their art (apprentice)? A: Alvaro's painting was praised 7. What did Don Diego say about art? A: Art should be Truth, not Beauty.

swarthy- dark-skinned obeisance- respect resonant- deep and clear

**5 Observations on Article May 10. 2010**

- Velazquez painted his paintings with VERY detailed strokes (shade, light) - Went from being a normal painter -> official painter of King -> Knight - These were all in the Baroque Period - He likes to paint dwarves - He died in 1660

Pic Princess Margarita at age 8

- The princess has a very detailed dress - The princess's facial expression is so glassy. - She looks royal - She looks unhappy - There must be something that's keeping the dress in shape because it's so big.

**Book Chapter 4 Questions May 6. 2010**

1. What does Juan think about the other pair of earring that he lost? A: He thinks that Don Carmelo stole his earring while he was unconscious. 2. What kind of jobs does the Mistress ask Juan to do? A: She only asks him to fan her, hand a sweet to her or hold her parasol. 3. Why can't Master teach Juan how to paint? A: Slaves weren't allowed to do art. 4. What kind of apprentices did Master have? A: Cristobal, a mischievous boy, but had the talent.. Abaro, the son of a scrivener at court, who didn't really have the talent. 5. What did the messenger from the King bring? A: He brought a letter for Master saying that the King wants Master to paint his protrait.

May 6. 2010 **
 * Rembrandt Powerpoint

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**Questions For Chapter 3 (Classwork) May 5. 2010**

1. How does Don Carmelo look like? 2. What kind of job did Juanico accept to do? 3. In return for the job, what did Juanico want? 4. What kind of man let Juanico travel with him? 5. What kind of a person was the Master?

**Notes For Chapter 3 (HW) May 4. 2010**

- Juanico met Don Carmelo -> Gypsy - gypsies danced and Juanico starved - Carmelo always hit Juanico - Juanico somehow survived with food - Juanico met Don Dimas, the baker -> agreed to work for Don Dimas in return for food, etc. - ran away from Don Carmelo and traveled with kind blonde guy - separated before he got to Madrid and met Carmelo - Carmelo beat him unconscious and took him to Master - Juanico got his wounds treated and got new clean clothes

**English Chat (Classwork) April 28. 2010**

Lisa got 8/10 Sol 6.5/10

April 28. 2010
 * 7 Questions 3 Vocab (HW)

1. Who does Juan suspect his father is?** A: The keeper of one of his master's warehouses, a white Spaniard who could not afford to buy his mother. A: He was 5 years old A: She hummed songs he loved. A: Juan wore the earring while the Mistress kept the other one just in case he loses the one he's wearing and she also kept the bracelet for herself. A: She was a kind but capricious woman. A: She was grieving over her husband's death. A: A soldier who cared for the ill.
 * 2. How old was Juan when his mother died?**
 * 3. What did Juan's mother do while she held him in her arms?**
 * 4. What happened to his mother's earrings and bracelet after she died?**
 * 5. What kind of woman was the Mistress?**
 * 6. Why did the Mistress fast and become weak?**
 * 7. Who found him after he became better from the sickness?**

Dictate - say or read aloud (pg. 10) Prophetic - accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future (pg. 13) Intuitive - instinctive ; based on what one feels like it's true without conscious reasoning (pg. 13)

**Notes April 27. 2010**

Notes

Renaissance -> to be reborn - started early 1300s ended 1650 - New styles arts made Books became widely available The Dark Ages -> Barbarians took over High Middle Ages -> Cathedral and Church controlled most kings etc. Italian city states ruled by other families (rich) Artists developed more artistic styles and feelings ‘ Art was drawn to portray the human body Large numbers of inexpensive books invented printing press so no need to copy by hand Established cultures around the wrold Stained glass were more popular in Middle ages Portuguese made more major explorations

**Haiku About a Friend April 27. 2010**

She is really cute She has really long black hair It's too long in fact

**Poetry April 23. 2010**

simile: He stalls above me like an elephant ("To Speak of Woe That Is in Marriage")

metaphor: My room was a dragon's den, cluttered with nothing, but something there

personification: When the morning was waking over the war ("Among Those Killed in the Dawn Raid was a Man A Hundred

onomatopoeia: Splash your great pines ("Oread")

hyperbole: Here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard around the world ("The Conquered Hymn")

**Earth Day Poem April 23. 2010**

Recycle and Recycle It turns the world around A broken chair or a bycicle With lots of diamonds abound Save the Earth Thank its birth We live here today To save the Earth

**Presentation of Poetry Words April 21. 2010**



**Ring April 16. 2010**

Cellphone Ears Head Iphone MP3 Bell Clock Buzzer Macbook Alarm School Bell Gong Flute Trumpet Ringtone Car Honker Person Bicycle Doorbell Cat Bell

**Music April 15. 2010**

When the **storm** is **ra**ging **all** a**round** **me** My troubled **sea** And the **cares** of **this** world And **shows me** the way
 * You** are the **peace** that **calms**
 * Darken** my **day**
 * You** are the **light** that **shines**

**If- Poem April 14. 2010**

Broken, Spoken (End Rhyme) sinew, you (Half Rhymes)

"If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;"

If you can see victory and something in a mess And face those two things the same way

April 12. 2010
 * Literature Questions

Check Your Comprehension**

A stuck up squirrel and a tree was having a conversation. The squirrel was boasting about itself and sort of criticizing the tree. However, the tree was wise and said that if the tree can't what it can do, then the squirrel can't do it either.
 * 1. Summarize the conversation in "Fable."**

Eve Merriam describes thumbprints. He/she is saying that thumbprints are special that is what makes you, you.
 * 2. What does Eve Merriam describe in "Thumbprint"?**

Whorls, whirls, wheels are the designs or types thumbprints you can have. These designs are on this person's thumb, which is unique (is what the poet says).
 * 3. What are the "whorls, whirls, wheels" Merriam describes**


 * Critical Thinking**

The squirrel is trying to say that a year can be made up of a variety of things. After all, squirrels and mountains can be made up of a lot of things, too, so why not a year?
 * 1. Why does the squirrel compare its place in the world to the parts of a year?**

The value of the individual is unique and no matter how similar other people can be, they will never be exactly the same. People can be differentiated between each other by thumbprints and etc. which makes us unique.
 * 2. What does Emerson suggest about the value of the individual?**

The speaker's thumbprint is so precious to her because that is one thing that makes her, her. After all, everyone's thumbprints are different, so that makes her special.
 * 3. Why is the speaker's thumbprint so precious to her?**

A thumbprint can have all different kinds of patterns on them, which makes everyone special.
 * 4) How does a thumbprint help Merriam make a point about individuality?**

Thumbprints will help everyone understand each other because they can keep in mind that everyone is different, whether if it's the mind or physical appearance. The fable has a lesson. All fables have morals. This fable's lesson is to never think that you're the only one in this world.
 * 5. How might these poems help family members, classmates, or co-workers understand one another better?**

The message is that everyone is special so "you" aren't the only one.
 * 6) What message do these poems share?**

**Animal Talking to Habitat April 12. 2010**

-Tuna -Ocean

THE TUNA

A silky golden sushi went out for a swim The ferocious big ocean screamed at the fish

What are you doing, you cute little sushi I am swimming and swimming looking for food Get out of my territory, out like a bee I'm totally not a bee, I am not quite rude Your meat and skin it's all for the people Sure I am delicious, but not really fresh Fine, stay here, and work for your kind Thank you kind sir, you got the right mind

**TV Commercial April 9. 2010**

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**5 Paragraph Essay April 9. 2010**

Just think about a hairy, dirty person wearing rags sleeping in a tree because he/she is broke. Now, the main issue here, is that this person doesn't have money and can't get a job. How does this relate to students dropping out of school? If students were allowed to drop out of school, they probably would go on to home-schooling. However, they won't take their parents seriously, which is a problem. Borrowing money and slacking off isn't something to be proud of even if you can access some money. I think that students shouldn't be allowed to drop out of school because it will ruin their lives at some point.

First of all, dropping out of school? Try mentioning that to your parents and they will welcome you with a fit. Delinquents and dropouts just drop out of school because they probably didn't have the will or hope to study. Maybe they didn't see a bright future ahead. Now, home-schooling isn't bad. It's not bad at all, but how are you going to teach your kids easily? It sounds quite easy, but reality won't make it come true. Kids don't really listen to their parents when they teach because, of course, they're their //parents//. Parents aren't considered as teachers to kids. Also, your parents lived a long life, lived in an environment where not much inventions were made as much as now. Parents might teach the wrong thing. How can it be wrong? These days, a lot of scientists or other professionals discover a lot of things //fast//. Your father can teach you a very long and sophisticated way of doing a math equation, when there is something way simpler than this.

Another reason why students shouldn't drop out of school is because they should be fully aware of their surroundings. They should know what's happening in the world, how something is done, and everything else you learn in school. What you learn in school might be tedious, but it's helpful and makes you at least curious. How? When you learn about something, for example, flees die, you should be curious. You would want to know "how" they die. Dropping out of school would also mean that you also skipped some classes because you didn't feel like it. Missing out helpful things aren't so good. Some people say that kids should drop out of school because of stress, but don't you think that we should focus more on school than cram school? Cram school just helps you to understand more about your studies in school, not just teaching a whole new lesson that you never even heard about.

The last reason is an obvious reason. People will have to live off on their own while attending college of university. If you drop out of school and you don't know anything. You can't get accepted to a good university. You'll have to work hard and get part-time jobs in supermarkets or other stores/restaurants. If you want a bright future ahead of you, you should just hold in all the anger and frustration inside until you get into university. After all, you'll have a lot of free time in university, but of course, you'll have to study hard to get into the top ten list. Obviously, if you drop out of school, you won't be able to access great information and ask people who have experience. You have your parents, but except for them, are there other people? Teachers studied a lot to graduate and they experienced way more things than you did. That's why people should drop out of school since they have to live off on their own someday.

Students dropping out of school is something I disapprove of. The reasons are that even if you're getting home-schooled by your parents, they might know the wrong information since they lived in a time where not as much discoveries as now were made. Also, students should also be fully aware of what's going on in the world and why such thing is happening, which falls into the subject "history". My last reason is that the students will later on have to live off on their own someday. For example, they have to go to university or college and they will have to get a part-time job to earn money. Therefore, I disapprove the fact about students dropping out of school for various reasons.

**3 Things I learned In Blog April 7. 2010**

1. Eye Contact really matters when trying to persuade someone. If the eyes are looking somewhere else other than your eyes, then it will give off a negative feeling.

2. Hand Gestures is the most important part. Hand Gestures show and can even describe things such as comparison and contrast, etc.

3. Facial expressions have to be right and match with your topic!! If you're talking about something sad, look serious. When talking about something good, make a positive facial expression.

** Most Persuasive Sentence April 7. 2010 **

Just think about a hairy, dirty person wearing rags sleeping in a tree because he/she is broke. Reason: I don't think a lot of people want to be like this person...

**Essay Score April 6. 2010**

Sentence Fluency 4 B- Sentences are usually constructed correctly; they are sound. Example: Borrowing money and slacking off isn't something to be proud of even if you can access some money.

Word Choice 3.5 A- Words are adequate and correct in a general sense, and they support the meaning by not getting in the way. Example: When you learn about something, for example, volcanoes erupt, you should be curious.

April 6. 2010 **
 * Essay With 3 Paragraphs

Just think about a hairy, dirty person wearing rags sleeping in a tree because he/she is broke. Now, the main issue here, is that this person doesn't have money and can't get a job. How does this relate to students dropping out of school? If students were allowed to drop out of school, they probably would go on to home-schooling. However, they won't take their parents seriously, which is a problem. Borrowing money and slacking off isn't something to be proud of even if you can access some money. I think that students shouldn't be allowed to drop out of school because it will ruin their lives at some point. First of all, dropping out of school? Try mentioning that to your parents and they will welcome you with a fit. Delinquents and dropouts just drop out of school because they probably didn't have the will or hope to study. Maybe they didn't see a bright future ahead. Now, home-schooling isn't bad. It's not bad at all, but how are you going to teach your kids easily? It sounds quite easy, but reality won't make it come true. Kids don't really listen to their parents when they teach because, of course, they're their //parents//. Parents aren't considered as teachers to kids. Also, your parents lived a long life, lived in an environment where not much inventions were made as much as now. Parents might teach the wrong thing. How can it be wrong? These days, a lot of scientists or other professionals discover a lot of things //fast//. Your father can teach you a very long way of doing a math equation, when there is something way simpler than this. Another reason why students shouldn't drop out of school is because they should be fully aware of their surroundings. They should know what's happening in the world, how something is done, and everything else you learn in school. What you learn in school might be tedious, but it's helpful and makes you at least curious. How? When you learn about something, for example, flees die, you should be curious. You would want to know "how" they die. Dropping out of school would also mean that you also skipped some classes because you didn't feel like it. Missing out helpful things aren't so good. Some people say that kids should drop out of school because of stress, but don't you think that we should focus more on school than cram school? Cram school just helps you to understand more about your studies in school, not just teaching a whole new lesson that you never even heard about.

**Commercials April 6. 2010**

I think the Starbucks is trying to persuade us to buy their coffee because we might be having the same problems like the people in the commercial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40DykbPa4Lc They're trying to persuade us to buy Pepsi because it tastes good and especially after some hard training. For example, this boy couldn't do martial arts well, but later when he grew up, drinking lots of Pepsi, he improved a LOT.
 * Pepsi Commercial**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZrghaHZvjk&feature=related Mcdonalds is trying to persuade us to buy Mcdonalds because it's so good that lots of people love it. For example, when the man who was going to fish set his Mcdonalds paper bag full of food next to him, a HUGE fish or was it a shark.........ate part of board and ate the whole bag of Mcdonalds.
 * Mcdonalds Commercial**

**Restaurant April 2. 2010**

The writer persuades the reader by giving a WHOLE lot of details about the desserts this person ate. I got so hungry just by reading how it looked like and how it tasted like. The appearance of the restaurant sounded so pretty, having a garden and other stuff.

Dorodurudu Sweetie-Tell

Looking for a restaurant that sells sweets and desserts? Dorodurudu Sweetie-Tell is the best place for sweets. A 4-layered chocolate mousse, cold and sweet, powdered with white, melting powdered sugar. Dorodurudu's Specialty is an order where there are TWENTY types of popular sweets and desserts. The interior furniture are designed to look like as if you're in a strawberry shortcake, baby pink and white. There are even free-samples of new invented candy from Ms. Dorodurudu herself! A garden outside that looks like a field of different candies, sometimes even tied with real candy! Services and the tastes are EXCELLENT. Pies and Crepes are also served as well. Dream-like crepes, with whipped cream and any kind of topping you want, including ice cream!

**Quote April 2. 2010**

"Adventures can get in a person's blood even if he doesn't remember having them." By: Eva Ibbotson

NOT FLUENT In a person's blood, adventures can be in them even if that person can't remember getting them.

Erika's Fantastic Journal

**2nd Paragraph and 1st Paragraph Revised April 1. 2010**

Just think about a hairy, dirty person wearing rags sleeping in a tree because he/she is broke. Now, the main issue here, is that this person doesn't have money and can't get a job. How does this relate to students dropping out of school? If students were allowed to drop out of school, they probably would go on to home-schooling. However, they won't take their parents seriously, which is a problem. Borrowing money and slacking off isn't something to be proud of even if you can access some money. I think that students shouldn't be allowed to drop out of school because it will ruin their lives at some point. First of all, dropping out of school? Try mentioning that to your parents and they will welcome you with a fit. Delinquents and dropouts just drop out of school because they probably didn't have the will or hope to study. Maybe they didn't see a bright future ahead. Now, home-schooling isn't bad. It's not bad at all, but how are you going to teach your kids easily? It sounds quite easy, but reality won't make it come true. Kids don't really listen to their parents when they teach because, of course, they're their //parents//. Parents aren't considered as teachers to kids.

**First Words Each Sentence (Classwork) March 31. 2010**

Just - adverb Now - adverb If - Conjunction However - Conjunction Even - Conjunction I - noun

**Essay Sentence (Classwork) March 31. 2010**


 * Even if your parents or any close relations are rich, that doesn't mean you can just slack off and can always borrow money.**

Borrowing money and slacking off isn't something to be proud of even if you can access some money.

**Essay Topic First Paragraph (HW) March 29. 2010**

Essay topic
 * 20. Should students be allowed to drop out of school?**

Just think about a hairy, dirty person wearing rags sleeping in a tree because he/she is broke. Now, the main issue here, is that this person doesn't have money and can't get a job. How does this relate to students dropping out of school? If students were allowed to drop out of school, they probably would go on to home-schooling. However, they won't take their parents seriously, which is a problem. Even if your parents or any close relations are rich, that doesn't mean you can just slack off and can always borrow money. I think that students shouldn't be allowed to drop out of school because it will ruin their lives at some point in their lives.

**Sentence Adding Game (Classwork) March 29. 2010**

Lina listened to music. -> **Lovely** Lina **sadly** listened to **the crazy and weird** music **with no one.**

**Sentence Fluency Warm-up (Classwork) March 29. 2010** //Homework at KIS often results in stres//s.
 * 1) Stress is often caused by homework at KIS.
 * 2) Tantrums and Screaming often happen at KIS because of homework.
 * 3) Hair-pulling and crying are often seen because of homework at KIS.
 * 4) Homework is Satan itself, handing out stress candy to each KIS student.
 * 5) After seeing homework written on the white board, students start to bawl.

**Comprehension Questions (HW) March 19. 2010**

Victor pretends to know French because he wanted to impress Teresa since has a huge crush on her. They have the same French class.
 * 1. Why does Victor pretend to know French?**

The girls think that he's angry or upset. After all, people scowl when they're in a bad mood.
 * 2. How do Michael's scowls really affect the girls?**

dVictor sometimes lies (he knows French) in front of Teresa so he can impress her. Michael scowls to be a little more popular. Mr. Bueller acts like only a teacher, not really showing that he had a love life long time ago.
 * 3. How do the impressions Victor, Michael and and Mr Bueller create prevent people from seeing their real selves?**

Teresa is probably the dream girl for Victor. She walks gracefully, she is nice, and not to mention that she's very cute.
 * 4. Using examples from the story to support your answer, describe Teresa.**

I think that Teresa will find out that Victor can't speak French. It will be chaos.
 * 5. What do you predict will happen when Victor tries to tutor Teresa?**

I can learn from Victor's experiences that I shouldn't really lie about myself or else I will find myself in big trouble.
 * 6. What lesson can you learn from Victor's experiences?**

I think people try so hard to create a good impression because they do want to be liked by everyone. They don't want to be lonely and have misunderstandings.
 * 7. Why do you think people try so hard to create a good impression?**

Learning more than one language is a very good thing. I think young Americans should speak more than one language (while they're still young) because it will be good for their future career.
 * 8. Though his reason is purely social, Victor does choose to study a third language. Do you think young Americans should speak more than one language? Why or why not?**

**Video Games Etc. Questions - Answers (Classwork) March 17. 2010**


 * --What is the 'hook' line in the article?**
 * "**Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning."

The study shows about boys who are given a Play Station 2 spent more time playing video games than studying.
 * --What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2?**

It means to avoid something that's extreme and excess
 * --What does moderation mean?**

I should avoid going on the internet too much, which doesn't include going on sites we use for studying.
 * --What is something in your life that you should do in moderation?**

Something I do that takes time away from reading is watch something on the computer, or play something on the computer. It's all about computers.
 * --What is something that you do that takes time away from reading?**

--**The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?** Learning problems resulted from playing video games.

Scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games by the size of their brain in a specific part.
 * --click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games?**

You can eat stuff (NOT JUNK FOOD at least, not all the time) and it should be nutritious, or at least eat in the morning so you will feel good.
 * --What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function?**

2. Using google docs, create a 7 question MC quiz for Crispin. [|Watch to see how to do it.] 3. Example quiz: media type="custom" key="5641991"

**What happened in PTV (Classwork) March 15. 2010**

In PTV, they talked about the choir concert that happened. They also talked about rock climbing in High School. Some people were scared. There were students that made a presentation about Global Warming.

**Haiku And Poem (Classwork) March 15. 2010**


 * Word: relic**

An Object that's old An Orphan left behind Not a story that's told And so bitter to the mind It's nothing so modern It's something outmoded As cranky as an elder Nothing so wanted

__Haiku__ A slow old object So outmoded and bitter Survivor from stuff

**Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake (Classwork) March 9. 2010**

This is a recipe that's a piece of cake! Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Sift it, and then add egg and milk. Put it in a cake batter, and bake it in the oven for about 15 min. After its done, take it out and slice the cake into two pieces horizontally. Butter the cut side of the cakes, put slices of strawberries, and then add whipped cream. Done, finished, a tasty treat. It's not a pie in the sky compared to making a wedding cake, at least for an amateur.

**Summary for Crispin Chapters (HW) March 8. 2010**

Chapter 56 Crispin met John Aycliffe, and the man asked him why he's here. Crispin told him that he knew that he's Lord Furnival's son and told him what he knew. Even the two of them fought, Crispin made John Aycliffe swear to release Bear safely, and in return, Crispin will give him the cross.

Chapter 57 John Aycliffe led Crispin to Bear, and encountered some soliders, but Aycliffe ordered them to do what Crispin says. They met Bear, who was all bloody and full of bruises. Crispin helped Bear walk, and Aycliffe led them to the gates.

Chapter 58 John Aycliffe pulled out a weapon and then of course the oath was a bluff. Bear and Aycliffe battled, but Bear won in the end. Bear was proud of Crispin and then declared that Crispin was not a free man.boy.

**5 Notes About Formal Letters (Classwork) March 3. 2010**

Don’t use texting words when writing the email

Make sure we’re respectful and not act to close to the person receiving the email

The letter should sort of look professional

The email should be appropriate about the topic

- Your email address should be appropriate and not weird ids like hungryhungryhippo@elefun.com

**Crispin Chapter 30 Keynote (HW) February 26. 2010**



**Mosaic Poem (HW) Fabruary 25. 2010**

A puzzle with pieces Tons of pieces Each little piece contains one pure soul The colors and emoitions How pure can it get? It's difficult, not easy Those feelings that you get These spots and swirls Everything in life But not so clumsy It's not a whole of course not easty perfect or stubborn lifeless and stupid? Colorless and speechless? Robots ands adroids How are they different Pieces in a puzzle A work of art If you decided a date It would say "Isn't the weather great?"
 * Mosaic**
 * Mosaic**

**Grammar Quiz Results (Classwork) February 23. 2010**



**Graded Morning Small Problem February 23. 2010**

__Justyn__ baked Joonyon a **delicious** cake.



**Chapter 38-43 Crispin Qs and A February 18. 2010**

Chapter 38 Qs 1. How did the Church Crispin saw look like? A: The church had lots of towers. They joined together by what looked like floating arches, and had statues, too. 2. When Crispin went in the church, who did Crispin see? A: Crispin saw John Aycliffe and some other men.

Chapter 39 Qs 1. What weapon did Crispin have, and what other weapons did the two soldiers have? A: Crispin had Bear's knife while one soldier had a stick and the other had a knife. 2. What happened after the church bells rang at night?" A: Nine or ten sodliers (some had flares) headed towards the gates and closed it. They even put locks and chains to make sure no one could break through.

Chapter 40 Qs 1. Who was the person who called out Crispin's name in the dark? A: Bear called Crispin. 2. What does Bear think about everything? The situation Crispin had been not too long ago and losing Bear's dagger? A: Bear thinks there is nothing to forgive (meaning that Crispin didn't do anything that wrong) and he thinks that Crispin must have used the dagger well.

Chapter 41 Qs 1. What did Crispin pray about? A: Crispin prayed for the well-being of his mother's, father's, and Bear's souls. 2. What did Crispin see out the window? A: Crispin thought he saw a shadow of someone standing in the shadow of an overhanging building.

Chapter 42 Qs 1. Most of the conversations that Crispin heard outside were about... A: How great the day was and and about the day's market. 2. Who did Crispin see for him to become a little frightened? A: Crispin saw the one-eyed man who Bear played with the man's mazer with. Crispin sensed danger and wondered whether if the man was looking for him, or Bear.

Chapter 43 Qs 1. What did Widow Daventry order Crispin to do in the kitchen? A: She ordered him to take out pies that were done, making sure that the pies don't burn, and put in bread for them to bake. 2. What did Crispin do while he was working on the pies? A: Crispin ate one pie because he couldn't help himself.

**Crispin Vocab February 11. 2010**

slake- to satisfy one's thirst - One of the children of Haiti slaked her thirst after she was found 12 days after the earthquake.

solar- a room in an old house -"Dear, please show this guest to his solar."

furtively- to try to avoid attention/notice - Bear and Crispin spent furtive days together so that they won't be executed/killed.

pallet- a straw-filled tick or mattress - And in the house had a few luxurious furniture and one old pallet.

whetted- excite or stimulate - The extraordinary question only whetted my curiosity more.

appalling- dismaying, or disgust (horrible) - Such appalling behavior should not be tolerated.

hurly-burly- busy, noisy activities - The hurly-burly of school life is just so complicated to even think about it.

palfrey- a saddle horse or a riding horse. - Nancy tried to ride the palfrey, but she fell off.

livery- distinctive clothing - Opera singers long time ago often wore wonderful bright livery.

doffing- to take off something from your body (clothing, accessories,etc.) - The poor farmer doffed his straw hat and bowed to the King.

reverence- respect shown to someone/something - "Oh my, you sure do show reverence in the presence of the King."

milling- to go around in circles - Leo began barking, milling around the dining table.

**Chapter 32 3 Preposition February 9. 2010**

Now and again we made our way **through open fields** and woods. (pg. 152) When you first came **upon me**, you kept your eyes **upon the ground** as if that was where you belonged. (pg. 154) One night, just **before** he lay back to sleep, Bear said, "Crispin, tomorrow we'll enter Great Wexly." (pg. 155)

**Chapter 32-35 7 Sentence Summaries February 8. 2010**

Crispin and Bear went on with their journey to Great Wexly. They never went through a straightforward direction, just in case there might be armed men or some other kind of danger. Then, Bear asked whether if Crispin knew anything about weapons. When Crispin answered no, Bear taught about him about it. Bear also taught about other things, too. Crispin was scared whether if Bear would betray him, but Bear became a bit angry when he asked such thing. Crispin felt a little better, and decided to trust him.
 * Chapter 32**

Crispin and Bear started for Great Wexly. On their way, they saw different people, including merchants and priests. Crispin had questions he wanted to ask Bear. For example, he asked why there was a circle around Great Wexly. Bear answered that it was there to make sure invaders don't go in, and go out. When they saw armed men at the entrance of the gates, Crispin guessed something. He guessed that they were looking for someone.
 * Chapter 33**

Crispin was deeply scared and frightened when he saw the armed soldiers. He was scared that he might be caught. As they walked closer, Bear suggested that Crispin should start playing his recorder when he says go. They did and recieved applause from some people and smiles from others. Crispin was really amazed when he saw Great Wexly. He saw things he never saw, lots of food, goods, and other splendid things. They went to the place where Bear did his business, and seemed dangerous.
 * Chapter 34**

Crispin and Bear went in the house. There were a few tallow candles on the walls. Out came a woman, who was surprised to see Bear. She was extremely happy when she saw Bear, meaning that they knew each other a long time ago. They talked about the death of Lord Furnival, and other things. Bear also introduced Crispin. Then they talked about the next heir of the throne, since there weren't any kids and other legal heirs. Then there was pure silence, which made Crispin think of what Father Quinel said long time ago.
 * Chapter 35**

**PTV Article? February 5. 2010**


 * The Upcoming Musical!**

The upcoming Musical, the first musical e-ver! The first musical ever held in KIS, first brought up by Mrs. Cali, one of the drama teachers. The musical is called //Once on This Island//. It's about 4 Gods and villagers, going through experiences they never did before, including love and other things. Problems and other situations that cannot come true also occur in this musical. Songs sung beautifully by our MS students, really trying hard to make it great and interesting. Choreography, music, songs, and even acting, so difficult to do all at once. We have no idea whether if it will be fantastic, but since it's the first musical ever held in KIS, it will be amusing, and people would be anticipated to watch this show. It will be held on February 11th an 12th, next Thursday and Friday. Students Sophia, Mickey, Jae Hyun, Taehun, Linette, Minnie, Cindy, Ara, Jasmine Lim and other students are participating in this show. Let's look forward to it!

-- Erika Kim, KIS

**Crispin Chapter 29-31 Q and Vocab February 5. 2010**

A: Bear told Crispin to run away even though something happened, A: They looked like they were frightened, and kids hid behind their mothers skirts. A: The priest had clothes that looked dirty, and he didn't look so tidy himself. A: Bear lied that Crispin was his song and Bear was a juggler. Q5: What did Bear give Crispin? Bear gave Crispin a penny that they earned.
 * Q1: When Bear noticed that they were near a village, he seemed nervous, and told Crispin to do something if something happened. What did he tell him?**
 * Q2: What was the reaction of the villagers of Lodgecot when they first saw Bear and Crispin?**
 * Q3: How did the priest of the village look like?**
 * Q4: Bear lied that Crispin was his and Bear was a _****.**

trinity- The Christian Godhead as one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit mazer- a hardwood drinking bowl farthings- unit of coin equal to a quarter of an old penny

__** Quiz Scores February 3. 2010

First Quiz**

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 * Second Quiz**

__**Narrative Essay Final Draft February 2. 2010**__



__**Songs Voice February 2. 2010**__

__1. We'll Be Dream- This song has full of lyrics that have some kind of hope for the past, and has a strong want for love or something like that, becoming one. This is one of those songs that talk about love and want to together. However, this song is sort of special because it talks about the old pasts and 3 C- The writer occasionally reveals personal details, but primarily avoids risk Reason: This song is full of love, not a bad topic, but it doesn't sort of...tell further things. It's like this song is being really careful and try to be in the safe zone where there won't be any criticism or anything like that. Also, it's sort of cliche....

2. Time is Running Out- This song have awfully strong words. It's not a song of love, but something more like a serious, piece of reality. They talk about death, what they won't let other people do to something, and other stuff, but not at all a fantasy dream like most songs about love. 5 C- The writer takes a risk by the inclusion of personal details that reveal the person behind the words Reason: This song has really REALLY strong words, and I admire that. It says such words with deep meaning, and makes us feel the same feeling. Even the melody is sort of serious and fits right with the lyrics. Luv it

3. Get Back- This is another song of love, and also about yearning for the past. The lyrics clearly tell that she wants to get back to the days where they did the old things. The difference between this song and the first song is that this song tells what happened or something like that, while the first one talks about the things they did a long time ago. 4 E- The writer seems aware of a purpose, and attempts to select content and structures that reflect it Reason: The main purpose is sort of obvious, and of course, gives some details. The main idea is that she wants to go back to the old times and everything, but that should be in the chorus. In the other verses, it's sort of...you know...something not so original.__

__**Crispin Questions (HW) Febuary 1. 2010**__

__**1. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin how to play?** Bear taught Crispin how to play the recorder.

Crispin recognized John Aycliffe, the one who declared Crispin as a wolf's head
 * 2. While traveling on the road, Bear and Crispin saw a group of 12 men. Who did Crispin recognize among the men?**

The birds that Bear saw that looked disturbed were a group of wood pigeons.
 * 3. Bear knew the men were there because a group of birds was disturbed. What kind of birds were they?**

At first, when Crispin met Bear, his feelings were... "Hell, he seemed to me a true demon." Chapter 18 pg. 79 Crispin didn't really like Bear at first, except for the fact that he gave him bread. However, now, Crispin thinks differently, now that he went through things together... "And, Saint Giles, do not let him betray me." Chapter 26 pg. 126 Crispin really cares about Bear, so much that he doesn't want Bear to betray him. Now that he went through some things with Bear, he grew closer to him and understood him a bit more. So, he feels closer to Bear and cares for him, much more than he did at first.
 * 4. How do you think Crispin’s feelings have changed towards Bear since their first meeting? Use examples from the story to support your opinion. (2 points)**

railed-** to strongly protest something - The little girl railed about the way the boys ate like a DOG. - "No matter how much you bluster, it won't get through THE Mom. - The balloon was full of oxygen, but it was aloft instead of sinking. - "I bet 6000 leages would be pretty far...probably farther than 300 miles?" - "Sorry, man, I'm too tired. On the morrow, we'll go to the bookstore just like we promised to do years ago."
 * Chapters 25/26
 * bluster-** to talk in a loud aggressive way
 * aloft-** in the air
 * league-** a measure of of land
 * morrow-** the next day


 * Chapters 27/28

lope- to run or move with a bounding stride** - The bear loped over to his cave, looking forward to eating the raw meat it hunted. - such luxurious highlighter colored dresses shouldn't be emblazoned on display. - A typical thief you would think of would be cunning and evil.__
 * emblazoned-** something that stands out displayed
 * monotony-** lacking interest in something
 * -** The man started with an excited voice, but soon turned monotony.
 * cunning**- smart, clever enough to trick someone

__**SV Keynote**

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__**Secret Admirer January 28. 2010**__

__**- in hot water - in a nutshell**

Dear Erika, Uhh...Roses are Red Violets are Blue I'm in hot water and so are you

You're in hot water because there are so many people who ADMIRE you and I'm also in hot water because I'm sort of angry since there are so many people. Okay, to put it in a nutshell, I guess I ADMIRE you, and I guess I'm pretty crazy about it. You can say that it's something that I shouldn't have done, since you're my rival, but I did fall for you :D. I don't know whether if it's a good thing or anything because it's an interest that can't be fulfilled. Well, see you around!

- Your secret admirer__

__** Narrative Essay First and Second Paragraph (Classwork) January 21. 2010 **

A test, no problem! However, a test on the very next day after you were absent for a whole week, and not to mention that it's a math test? Surprise attacks do come in your life, but I wasn't ready for this one. For those who hate math as they hate grubs just would scream and run away, throwing a tantrum that they don't want to go to school. In my life, I always never studied for tests and they were all easy, simply getting a big perfect 100%.__ **A normal easy test the next day is no problem, but if the test is the subject you hate most, that's a different story.**

__Exactly 39˚C. That’s not a good sign. I’m the type of girl who doesn’t like to miss school because there would be heaps of assignments and papers waiting for me the next time I come to school. Of course I thought that I would be coming to school the day after tomorrow, but I was proven wrong. It took me a whole week to recover, sometimes struggling in pain, or walking around aimlessly because of my dense head. Depression fell over me, so worried whether if Satan himself will take my soul. I was as good as new when the fever finally went away. I was excited to think that my friends and teachers would be waiting for me, but who would even guess that there would be something else waiting for me instead.

The day was clear, my heart was dear, and I was ready for action. Though, I was still groggy from sleeping too little (not to mention that I was watching my favorite TV show up until midnight :D). It was an awfully hot day, so the air was humid and felt like some kind of army full of hot blazing suns invaded this place. The car was extremely hot that I thought of frying an egg there. My father drove me to school, but not my brother because he caught my cold. I felt sorry for him, but it's not like it was my fault. Anyway, I arrived and then a flood of people screamed, "It's Erika!" and ran over to me. Okay, maybe not as much as the fans that just love Michael Jackson, but you know what I mean. Anyway, we all talked along the way to our classes, but then my Math teacher all of a sudden showed up like lightning and told me to follow him.__

__**Narrative Essay First Paragraph (HW) January 21. 2010**__

__A test, no problem! However, a test on the very next day after you were absent for a whole week, and not to mention that it's a math test? Surprise attacks do come in your life, but I wasn't ready for this one. For those who hate math as they hate grubs just would scream and run away, throwing a tantrum that they don't want to go to school. In my life, I always never studied for tests and they were all easy, simply getting a big perfect 100%.__ **A normal easy test the next day is no problem, but if the test is the subject you hate most, that's a different story.**

**Narrative Essay Power Point Questions (Classwork) January 29. 2010**

--List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay** In a narrative essay, it's mostly written as first person, sometimes 3rd person, but never in 2nd person. Narratives essay tell a simple story, but never so descriptive. They also have sensory details, and colorful verbs. They also strive to teach a lesson. A narrative essay tells a simple story. Hats are very comfy on a person's head, but sometimes I forget how it can be so itchy. What the general idea of the essay is about, why the following directions are important, and a twist in action. The climax of the sample essay was when the big brown bear came to the camping place of Jerry and Trudy. After all, a big brown bear is dangerous and you never know what would come next. We can read quotations of spawn ideas, think about the lessons learned in Aesop's fables, and quotes that teach a lesson.
 * 2. Answer the questions on your wiki:
 * --A narrative essay tells a (fill in the blank) story.**
 * --Give an example of your own thesis statement.**
 * --What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement?**
 * --What is the climax of the sample essay?**
 * --What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay?**

**Narrative Story Using Crispin Words (Classwork) January 12. 2010**

A priest who wore albs everyday (including at his house) and who had a tonsured head was at the sanctuary for poor people, preparing food for the poor. Just as the priest was going to start, a woman came up to him. The priest scrutinized her, trying to find any hints on her identity. Was she a rich man's daughter? The priest didn't know. The woman was wearing beautiful garments and wonderful clothes, but her hair was all over the place and her skin was quite dirty. She looked quite sullen and distraught. Suddenly, the woman genuflected before him, and cried. The priest asked what's wrong, and heard the story. The woman was the daughter of the mayor, and somehow, she has been having a siege of headaches. She also saw hallucinations and has been hearing things. The priest looked around the sanctuary, all torn and full of tallow. He assumed that the poor people tried to make candles from tallow to survive. The priest looked at the woman and told her to lie down. The woman did so, and closed her eyes. The woman's breath ceased. Nothing moved, not even her heart. The priest murmured a few more words to let the woman rest in peace. He sighed and gently put a white piece of cloth over her face. The alb-wearing man sorted out his thoughts and went back to preparing food for the poor.

**Crispin Chapter 1-20 Vocab (HW) January 7. 2010**

midst- in the middle of pauper- a very poor person transgression- a violation of law shroud- a thing that envelops or obscures something steward- an official appointed to supervise a place poaching- hunting taunted- a remark in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone deign- do something that one considers to be beneath one’s dignity forfeit- lose or be deprived (privilege or property) as a penalty for wrongdoing
 * Chapter 1**

ceased- come to an end parchment- a stiff, flat, thin material made from skin of an animal avail- use or take advantage of an opportunity or resource welt- a leather rim sewn around the edge of a shoe upper to which the sole is attached kin- one’s family and relations minions- a follower or underling of a powerful person transfixed- cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment
 * Chapter 2**

recurrence- occur again, periodically, or repeatedly jests- a thing said or done for amusement; a joke serf- an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord’s estate mortality- principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong/good or bad behavior shunned- persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something mercenary- primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics impoverished- make a person or area poor plight- a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
 * Chapter 3**

untoward- unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient reeve- the president of a village or town council meander- follow a winding course infidels- a person who doesn’t believe in religion/who adheres to a religion other than one’s own thatch- a roof covering of straw, reeds, palm leaves, or a similar material mean- intend to convey, indicate, or refer to a particular thing or notion impenetrable- impossible to pass through or enter bailiff- a person who performs certain actions under legal authority, in particular pinnacle- a high, pointed piece of rock fallow- go or come after a person or thing proceeding ahead
 * Chapter 4**

canonical- according to or ordered by canon law apprehension- anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen strident- loud and harsh; grating implore- beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something clamor- a loud and confused noise
 * Chapter 5/6**

skittish- lively and unpredictable treason- the crime of betraying one’s country petitions- a formal written request plight- a dangerous, difficult, unfortunate situation moot- subject to debate, uncertainty, and not admitting of a final decision curfew- a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours
 * Chapter 7**

alb- a white vestment worn by clergy and servers in some Christian Churches sanctuary- a place of safety genuflect- lower one’s body briefly by bending one knee to the ground sullen- gloomy siege- a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building (period of misfortunes) tonsured- a part of a monk’s or priest’s head left bare on top by shaving off the hair tallow- a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap distraught- deeply upset and agitated scrutinized- examine or inspect closely
 * Chapter 8**

garment- an item of clothing foreboding- act as a warning of something bad hag- a witch skirting- go around crone- an old thing ugly woman
 * Chapter 9/10**

hoist- raise something by means of ropes albeit- although folly- foolishness tumult- loud confused noise gross- blatant forage- search widely for food
 * Chapter 11/12**

dire- urgent distended- cause something to swell besieged- surround a place with armed forces blight- a plant disease famished- hungry pillage- rob a place using violence
 * Chapter 13/14**

sustenance- good and drink regarded as a source of strength daub- coat or smear a surface with a thick or sticky substance trepidation- a feeling of fear or agitation about the future dell- a small valley wattle- a material for making fences pestilence- a fatal epidemic disease hamlet- a small settlement smaller than a village clotted- a thick mass of coagulated liquid
 * Chapter 15**

garbed- clothing unkempt- having an untidy appearance glutton- greedy eater tyranny- cruel government or rule ruddy- having healthy red color cur- aggressive dog or a contemptible man sweetmeats- sweet food prudence- showing care and thought for future raucously- making a disturbingly harsh loud noise doddering- tremble or totter loot- goods
 * Chapter 16/17**

putrid- decaying smell mortal- living human being revels- lively and noisy festivities perchance- by some chance; perhaps pate- a person’s head wager- bet screed- a long speech or writing christen- give a baby a Christian name lamenting- a passionate expression of grief
 * Chapter 18/19**

servile- showing willingness to serve others acolyte- a follower; assistant beguiled- charm or enchant someone punctilious- showing attention to detail or correct behavior mummers- an actor in traditional masked mime bravado- a bold manner
 * Chapter 20**

**Winter Break Interview (Classwork) January 7. 2010**


 * What Lisa did over the break**

Over the break, Lisa went to Japan on December 31st 2009 and came back to Korea on the 2nd of January, a new year. In Japan, she went sightseeing, probably looking at some ancient places and things. Lisa also went shopping. Lisa spent her News Years in Japan, since she came back the next day. During Christmas, she just stayed at home.

**Literary Term (Homework) December 8. 2009**

Antagonist- a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something - John Aycliffe is an antagonist in the book Crispin, since he doesn't want Crispin to be alive.

Protagonist- the leading character of a movie, drama, etc. - Crispin is the protagonist because the book is named after him, and the book is about his life.

Characterization- describing the distinctive nature or features - The characterization of Bear is that he is a big man, and very scary when he's mad, but pretty nice when he's feeling fine.

Theme- the subject talk - The theme of this book is about Crispin, and it's happening during the Medieval times.

Symbol- a thing that represents something else - The cross is a symbol of Christ, and it always was (even in the book). It doesn't really represent Mary, but Jesus.

Internal Conflict- a problem -The internal conflict in this story is that John Aycliffe wants Crispin dead, and Crispin has problems, such as what to do, how to run away, etc.

Foreshadow- be a warning or indication of a future event - The reason why Asta didn't tell Crispin that she can read and write (also about his father) is a foreshadow of the events soon to come. After all, the question is, why didn't she tell him?

**10 Facts (Classwork) December 8. 2009**

- People got married in June - People shower once a year which is in May - The man of the house got to shower first, then the moms, then the children, then the baby - The small animals stay on the roof since it was the only way to get warm, and when its raining, it's slippery, so the animals sometimes slip off - the floor inside the house are dirt (for the poor) - Food is in a kettle getting heated of a fire (porridge), and sometimes kept for a while - Pork is pretty expensive, and poor people can show off when they get bacon - Tomatoes were considered poisonous because people died from lead poisoning death since it happened mostly with tomatoes - Lead cups were used to drink whiskey or ale - Some people were buried alive mistakenly

**Crispin Chapter 23-26 Vocab Definition and Keynote (Classwork) December 4. 2009**



**Crispin Chapters 23-30 Ten Sentence Summary December 4. 2009**

Bear asked Crispin more questions, such as why he was declared a wolf's head, and about his parents. He said that Crispin's lead cross was useless, and didn't seem too happy when Crispin prayed. Bear cut Crispin's hair and made him wash his face. Crispin was taught how to play a recorder, and soon got a little better. The two of them started to go to a town, but they saw some unhappy pigeons, which meant to Bear that something happened. They soon found out that there was John Aycliffe and some sodiers blocking a path that Crispin and Bear was going to take, so they had to choose another. At night, Crispin held the lead cross and prayed, but Bear interrupted him and ordered Crispin to give him the cross. After Bear swore that he won't do any harm to it, he read the letters Asta wrote, but denied that he didn't read it since the fire was too weak. The next day, Bear went to a path that lead to a village/town, and told Crispin to run away if someone was to come up to them (harmfully). Crispin asked what Asta wrote, but Bear silenced him.

**Crispin Words (Classwork) December 2. 2009**

punctilious- showing great attention to detail or correct behavior acolyte- a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession oath- a serious/solemn promise poaching- illegally hunting (in someone else's land) mummer- an actor in a traditional masked mime abate- perceived as hostile tinder- dry, flammable material agape- wide open

**The Metaphor, Simile, Personification Quiz (Classwork) December 2. 2009**


 * **Score »** || 97 out of 100 ||
 * **Total Correct »** || 29 out of 30 correct ||
 * **% Score »** || 96.67 % ||
 * **Result »** || **Grade A** ||

November 30. 2009 **
 * Personification Warm-Up

1. The microwave timer told me __it was time to turn my TV dinner. The timer ticked and ticked, and finally rung or something like that which means it's dinnertime, which means that this person watches TV while he/she is eating dinner. 2.__ The video camera observed the whole scene__. The video camera just recorded the whole scene, so basically the camera was focused onto some scene and was recording it. (Sort of serious) 3.__ The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" The strawberries looked really delicious and wonderful. (Happy, and a bit exciting) 4.__ The rain kissed my cheeks __as it fell. The raindrops fell from the sky and plopped onto my cheeks. 5.__ The daffodils nodded their yellow heads __at the walkers. The daffodils swayed in the wind (I think) as the walkers watched them. 7.__ The water beckoned invitingly __to the hot swimmers. The hot swimmers were sweaty and all that so the water looked so nice and cool that they wanted to go in. (Convincing) MY OWN 1. The ankle made a bloodshot scream as it was twisted. 2. The fingers break-danced as it hit the keyboard. 3. The pencil stared at it’s owner and stood still when it was put down on the desk.__

November 30. 2009 **
 * Crispin Chapters 15-20 (HW)

hamlet- a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village What was so weird that Crispin sensed? What did Crispin see in the town he was in?
 * Chapter 15**

treason- the crime of betraying one's country How did the man in the church look like? What did the man say how Crispin looked like?
 * Chapter 16**

proclaim- announce publicly What did the man want Crispin to tell him? What did the man do after he let go of Crispin?
 * Chapter 17**

putrid- decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid What did the man make Crispin do? What did the man give Crispin after the oath?
 * Chapter 18**

lament- a passionate expression of grief and sorrow What did the man claim to be? What was the man's name?
 * Chapter 19**

pestilence- a fatal epidemic disease What did Bear make Crispin to do (work)? Why didn't Bear want Crispin to call him sir?
 * Chapter 20**

[|Jeopardy Game]

**New Sea Creatures Found Paragraph (Classwork) November 25. 2009**

An awfully unique looking creature, but somehow pretty in a way. Blue like the sky before midnight, just waiting to bloom. The shape of this creature, is a birds eye view of an octopus, the center has nothing and the hands are like tentacles, but not so restless, not like "swish-swish".. In fact, they probably don't really move that much. The texture of this pretty little creature, looks so rough. It at least looks rough like an aluminum sponge. It has a too much hands, a million hands.

**Letter to Crispin's Mother (HW) November 25. 2009**

Dear Mother, It's been quite a day, quite a day. Father Quinel told me that you secretly named me Crispin, which is a wonderful name. I said that name over and over. It's like a man trying to settle in a new house, a house that isn't too comfortable as the old one, but soon will be good enough. I ran away a whole lot of times. Men are searching for me, just because the steward said I'm a wolf's head. I'm walking in the woods, well, resting right now, of course. I'm going to pray, and think about my journey that's right ahead of me. From Your Son, Crispin

**Show Not Tell in Cripsin (Classwork) November 23. 2009**

Show__- " **//Then God's terrible gaze would fall on us and lift us to Heaven's bliss or throw us down to the everlasting flames of Hell.//** " pg. 15__ Tell__: When the time comes, the thing we deserve will come to us; good people will bring us happiness, while sinful people will have harsh consequences and punishments.

November 23. 2009 **
 * Chapter Summary For Chapters 6-10 Crispin (HW)

Some of the people who came out of the church went back to what they were doing in the first place, but some remained in groups and talked about things. The steward, John Aycliffe and the stranger retreated from the church along with some other men. Asta's son thought of getting help from the villagers, but there was only one person he could trust, which was Father Quinel. However, the moment he decided to get help, he saw men with weapons. Then he decided that he would have to make the trip to Father Quinel tonight.
 * Chapter 6**

The search parties didn't find him. However, he was very close to being caught, so close that he almost touched their garments. He climbed up a bushy tree, so thick that no one should see him. Then, he saw two people, and eavesdropped about what they were talking about, which was about their doubt about what Asta's son had done or might've done. After they went, Asta's son went to the church, full of fear.
 * Chapter 7**

Asta's son knocked on the door of Father Quinel's house (or should I say, where he was living), and was led in by Father Quinel. The church was big, and had two faded images on the wall, along with a crucifix above. They talked about their opinions about the accusation, and about his mother, and that Asta's son name was Crispin. Father Quinel asked Crispin if he knew about his father and if he can write. Crispin shook his head, and the man just told Crispin that he will simply tell him tomorrow, and just to wait another day.
 * Chapter 8**

The next day, Cerdic, boy a little older than Crispin, told him that Father Quinel can't meet him, and said to follow him instead. Crispin was doubtful, and decided to just go to Peregrine's instead. Peregrine was the oldest wise woman in the town. Peregrine gave him some orders to do what and gave him food. She also gave him a bag of bread, and wished him good luck on his journey.
 * Chapter 9**

Cerdic told Crispin that he shouldn't go south, which Peregrine told to go. Crispin went to the church to see of Father Quinel was there, but he wasn't. Cerdic told Crispin to go further back of the church, just in case Father Quinel might be there. Crispin did, but then he soon found himself surrounded by men. He was led to a trap.
 * Chapter 10**

John Aycliffe was there, and told all of the men that Crispin was a wolf's head, which means that anyone can kill him. Crispin ran away, headed to the mill, and went to the other side of the mill, which was completely dark. He accidentally slipped in water, and worked his way out and did some action because he soon spotted some men. However, he soon found someone lying on the ground when he was going to pray. He found out that it was Father Quinel, dead, and Crispin felt as if God abandoned him. **
 * Chapter 11

November 13. 2009 **
 * Medieval Facts: Food

-feasts (Variety of food) -small breakfast -Larger meal in mid-day -Final meal eaten later in the day or early evening -Chicken, Pigeons, Sparrows, Starlings, Geese, Swans Vultures, Fowl -Winter, food were scarce -Livestock eaten in summer and game hunted in winter -Lower class had more difficult time because couldn’t afford much -Bread and Cheese Crud were constant though bread was dense, dark variety as lower class couldn't afford finer, white bread -Beverages were water sweetened with honey, honey wine or mead or wine

**Crispin Chapter 1(HW) November 10. 2009**

2. Who was the only friend of the boy's mother? 3. How does John Aycliffe look like? 4. John Aycliffe ordered the boy to do something since his mother is dead. What did he order the boy to do? 5. What did the boy do after John Aycliffe left?** midst- in the middle of shroud- a cloth that is used to wrap a dead body taunted- a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone pauper- a very poor person steward- a person who looks after the passengers on a airplane deign- doing something that someone considers to be beneath one's dignity transgression- go beyond the bounds a moral poaching- to cook without its shell forfeit- lose due to penalty
 * 1. What is the name of the boy's mother?



November 5. 2009 **
 * Questions (Classwork)

1. Describe the daughter's actions in "The Writer." The daughter was writing a story with a typewriter. Then the daughter stopped typing because she was thinking. Then she typed again and then stopped. 2. In "The Writer," how do the speaker and his daughter respond to the starling's situation? The speaker and his daughter closed the door because they didn't want to bother the starling. However, they peeked through the door to see what the bird was doing. 3. What objects are the subject of "Flint"? There is an emerald, ruby, sapphire, flint, diamond, and an opal. 4. Where does Rosetti say that flint can be found? Rosetti said that flint can be found in the mud. 5. Describe the girl in "Oranges" when she first comes out of her house. The girl probably quieted the dog because she didn't want it to bark at the speaker. She also came out pulling at her gloves with some makeup on (rouge). 6. Why does the speaker in "Oranges" pay for the candy with a nickel and an orange? The speaker in "Oranges" pay for the candy with a nickel and an orange because the candy costed a dime, but he only had a nickel and two oranges in his pockets. So, he just payed the candy with a nickel and an orange, just saying that the orange fills in for a nickel.

**Grading (HW) November 3. 2009**

3 pts. C- Attempts at colorful language show a willingness to stretch and grow but sometimes reach beyond the audience (thesaurus overload!) i.e Her neck was glass, slender but delicate. Her body was a twig, thin but somehow strong.

Basically, I thought that my essay which is only two paragraphs wasn't that good nor bad. So I just gave it a 3. The proof is that it attempts at colorful language show a willingness to stretch and grow but sometimes reach beyond the audience (thesaurus overload!). An example is "Her neck was glass, slender but delicate. Her body was a twig, thin but somehow strong." There's way more, but they just aren't connected unlike these two sentences.

November 2. 2009 **
 * 10 Vocab I don't Know (Classwork)

Auburn- reddish brown color Dappled- marked with spots or round patches Ebony- very dark brown or black Exotic- attractive or striking Exuberant- filled with energy and excitement Flamboyant- tending to attract attention Gaudy- bright and showy Gaunt- lean and haggard (exhausted and unwell) Lethargic- affected by lethargy (lack of enthusiasm) Opulent- rich and luxurious Pensive- engaged in deep thought Robust- strong and healthy Stolid- calm, dependable Tantalizing- tormenting or tease

November 2. 2009 **
 * Simile and Metaphor (Classwork)

Crinkled and Crisp as a Lettuce -It was my favorite because it makes you think about how lettuces actually look like and think hard if they are crisp or not.

Like a blade, and a knife, and a flicker of light -I also love this one too because it rhymes and somehow sound very right together.

His neck seemed as thick as Taran's waist -I like this one because it shows us that his neck is really thick since one's waist is usually a bit or way thicker than their neck.

Velvet Black Skin -It makes me wonder if dark skin is that velvety, but it does make a nice color.

A tree-toad white, a fish-belly white -I like this metaphor because it gives us two white color examples instead of one.

His high white head is knotted fiercely by his old man's scowl -It sounds very creative and a very unique way to describe his beard.

November 2. 2009 ** If I were an animal, I would be an emperor penguin. If I were a body of water, I would be a swamp, full of funny little creatures. If I were a type of music, I would be Classical music, soft, soothing, but lively. If I were a flower, I would be a pansy which has two colors, representing my two sides. If I were a musical instrument, I would be a piccolo, high but not mighty. If I were a shoe, I would be basketball shoes, tight but spacy, locking its emotions inside, never revealing itself. If I were a feature of nature, I would be the small weeds, a nuisance to the tall pretty flowers, so confident with themselves, and having no existence. If I were a food, I would be spaghetti, full of tangly noodles representing what's on my mind, full of problems and worries. If I were a piece of literature, I would be fiction, with such fantastic creativity, such talent that even Shakespeare can't even compare. If I were a fruit, I would be a green grape, sour but tasty, depending on my mood. If I were a vehicle, I would be a a dirty old truck, large and huge, something that wouldn't be liked by other people whenever it comes near someone, something that people can't help but giggle and sneer. If I were a color, I would be colbat blue, so deep and absorbing, as if it's going to absorb you into a different dimension any minute. If I were a place, I would be Disney Land, full of roller-coasters running around and around, the same as my feelings everyday.
 * Metaphor Game (Classwork)
 * **If I were an animal, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a body of water, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a type of music, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a flower, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a musical instrument, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a shoe, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a feature of nature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a food, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a piece of literature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a fruit, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a vehicle, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a color, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a place, what would I be?** ||

October 26. 2009
 * Ulysses' Resume (Classwork)

**

October 26. 2009 **
 * My "New" Dream (Classwork)

My "new" dream is to be a doctor. Unfortunately, I REALLY don't want to be a doctor. That's the last thing I want to be. If I was pressured to be a doctor, I would really freak out and hate to grow up because I will have to take care of people who has a lot of pimples ^^;; and all that. No offense (don't know why), but I really don't like doing those things. Basically, I don't like looking at blood and sick people since it's just too sad, but I don't think I will be seeing those kind of people since my "new" dream would be to be a skin doctor. And I would feel AWFULLY irritated if I was being pushed to be a skin doctor.

Setting Characters

2nd Draft--It's actually Leo my Doggie^^;;

October 19. 2009 **
 * Good Comic (Classwork)



**Ulysses with the Three Idioms October 19. 2009**



October 15. 2009 **
 * Vocabulary (Classwork)

lanky- ungracefully thin and tall wroth- angry mettle- a person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to a face a demanding situation in a spirited and a flexible way tidings- news/information siege- an operation to surround something/someone

**Summary, Vocab and Questions and Answers (HW) October 15. 2009**

Nausicaa found Ulysses naked and wounded and brought him to her home (castle perhaps since she was a princess). Ulysses was made to do the discus throw and showed everyone how strong he was. Nausicaa played the lyre and sang about Ulysses and other heroes which made Ulysses cry and admit that he was Ulysses. vengeance- punishment inflicted for an injury or something that a person did wrong frisked- frolic distinguished- recognize or treat someone differently ruffian- a violent person perchance- by chance/perhaps **1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave?** Ulysses wanted to first find a cave because he wanted something from there. Eumaeus was a servant of his when he was king and they were really close. If Ulysses told Eumaeus that he was from Ithaca, then Eumaeus would be suspicious and think that he was Ulysses, and Ulysses didn't want to reveal his true identity. They were the suitors that wanted to woo Ulysses' wife. He felt extremely happy and couldn't stand to not say that he was Telemachus' father. Ulysses was going to show himself as a normal beggar and kill all the suitors and be with Penelope again. A cudgel is a short thick stick used as a weapon. 8. How old was Argos? Argos was 21 years old. 9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? Antinous smashed a stool over Ulysses' back. 10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?**
 * 2. Who is Eumaeus?**
 * 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca?**
 * 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle?**
 * 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus?**
 * 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day?**
 * 7. What is a cudgel?
 * Ulysses suggested to Penelope to make the contest a bow and arrow contest. The one who could hit a perfect target and bend Ulysses' bow can be her husband and the king. **

**Questions and Answers October 14. 2009**

**1. Charybdis was the daughter of this Greek god:** Charybdis was the daughter of Poseidon.

Zeus was angry with Charybdis because she was the one who rode the huge tides that swallowed a lot of land for the sea to have. That means that Poseidon had a lot of land he owns thanks to Charybdis. Well, it was unfair to Zeus and he was really angry.
 * 2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis?**

Scylla was changed into a monster because Poseidon’s wife was really jealous of her because Poseidon spied on Scylla and fell in love with her because she was so beautiful.
 * 3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster?**

Scylla looked like a fleshy spider with twelve legs and six heads. She also had this strong desire to eat human flesh.
 * 4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster?**

True
 * 5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False?**

Hull is the main body of a ship.
 * 6. Define hull:**

Ulysses’ boat color was black.
 * 7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue?**

The end of Scylla’s tentacles looked like the arms of an octopus, but ending in enormous human hands.
 * 8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like?**

6 men were eaten by Scylla.
 * 9. How many of Ulysses’ men were eaten by Scylla?**

Their next landfall is the Isle of the Sun Titan.
 * 10. Their next landfall is the Isle of the Sun-Titan or Eurylochus?**

October 12. 2009 **
 * The Monster

The Monster is VERY big. He has such a peculiar appearance and behavior. He has blue spots and green stripes with such girly-ish orange square patters. The blue spots were colbat blue and looked loose, as if they were going to fall any moment.His green stipes were straight and pale, as if the color was sucked in a vacuum machine.His orange little squares are all clustered as if god himself didn't care how organized he looked like. He loves ash-mauved colored flowers and pretty little unicorns.He loves ash-mauve colored flowers because they just make him gloomy. As you can see, he likes to have different kinds of emotions. Pretty little unicorns just headbutt him all the time which makes him fonder of them. He has antlers and polishes them with honeydew every second.The Monster has such long antlers that weighs his head down all the time.He wants his antlers to always be shiny and nice.The Monster collects honeydew and polishes his antlers with it which satisfies him, which lots of animals find it quite odd. The Monster is a very peculiar monster. He has blue spots and green stipes with little orange squares. He likes ash-mauve colored flowers and pretty little unicorns. He also has antlers which he polishes with honeydew. A very strange monster, indeed, but very very special.

October 8. 2009 **
 * Madlib

=**ugly smooth's ugly smooth**= I cremate my Achilless and all the Ajax grins Tartarus; I fly my Hadess and all is jump again. (I skip I prowl you up inside my Teiresias.)

The Elpenors go sneaking out in fishy and disgusting, And colorful Thebes prances in: I sigh my Ulysses and all the Telechamus runs Aeolus.

I preserveed that you sreamed me into Circe And sing me violet, danceed me quite small. (I skip I prowl you up inside my Teiresias.)

Polyphemus sambas from the Troy, Ithaca's Poseidons smile: hit Athena and Eurylochus's Atlas: I sigh my Ulysses and all the Telechamus runs Aeolus.

I talked you'd point the way you snicker, But I smirk shiny and I kick your Helios. (I skip I prowl you up inside my Teiresias.)

I should have rolled a Charybdis instead; At least when Scylla embraces they shout back again. I sigh my Ulysses and all the Telechamus runs Aeolus.

(I skip I prowl you up inside my Teiresias.)

October 6. 2009 **
 * Summary and Vocab (HW)


 * The Cattle of the Sun**

Ulysses told his men to NEVER eat the meat of the golden cattle. If they did, then they would never see Ithaca AGAIN. Then, his men demanded to moor the ship and stay in an island and have fresh provision. Ulysses said okay and told one of his faithful men to kill anyone who got near the cattle. While Ulysses was asleep, all the men agreed to slaughter some cattle and eat them. They tricked Ulysses that the meat they were eating were from stags, but Ulysses soon found out the truth later. They all hurriedly sailed the ship, but something happened, and Ulysses found out that he was the only one alive and on board. He met Charybdis and she suck in the water, but Ulysses held onto a rock. She spat out the water again and Ulysses went on his boat and lived on seagulls and their blood. meddlesome- interfering dappled- marked with spots or rounded patches lichen- a simple slow growing plant


 * Calypso**

Ulysses landed in an island and woke up and saw Calypso. She told him that he's home, in Ogygia. Calypso said that she was going to be his wife. They later ate a wedding feast, and Calypso convinced him that he was worthy enough to love a daughter of the Titans. She also showed Ulysses his wife and Telechamus, his son that was shown as a picture on a log. Ulysses soon spotted a cluster of birds nesting near where he was staying at, and asked why they were here. Calypso told him about her ex-husbands and all that. Ulysses made a prayer that he wanted to die if his wife was going to be taken away and his son slain. The Gods thought that they should help him because Poseidon was away at that moment. grotto- a small attractive (visually) cave eloquent- fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing heron- a large-fish eating wading bird

October 6. 2009 **
 * Multiple Choice for Scylla and Charybdis Chapter (Classwork)

1. Who was Charybdis the daughter of? a. Zeus b. Hermes c. Poseidon d. Hades

2. How many legs does Scylla have? a. 12 b. 14 c. 6 d. 16

3. Scylla was once a beautiful water nymph. Who used to spy on her? a. No one, she was a loner b. Ulysses c. Charybdis d. Poseidon

4. How many men did Scylla take from the ship? a. 2 b. 6 c. 20! d. None

September 17. 2009 **
 * Vocab (classwork)


 * Girdling**- a belt or cord that is worn around you waist.


 * Feeble**- lacking physical strength.


 * Spar**- a strong pole that is used for a mast or yard on a ship.


 * Gurgle**- to make a bubbly sound.


 * Helm**- a tiller or wheel that you use to steer a boat.

September 4. 2009 **
 * Summaries for each Page (Classwork)

Eurylochus warned the crew/men that Circe was a dangerous woman, but dangerous. The men didn't care and just went to the castle and ate until they were full, played a lot of games, and always had a hot bath while Ulysses and Circe lived as husband and wife.
 * Page 65**

Ulysses felt that he was into Circe's spell everyday and almost forgot about his wife's face. Circe told him that she loves him more than her other husbands, and Ulysses was curious how many husbands she had.
 * Page 66**

Circe told Ulysses that she turned all of her husbands into animals because she thinks death is stupid. If Ulysses died, she would turn him into a fox.
 * Page 67**

Circe wanted him to stay, stay as her husband forever, make him forget about his men, his home, his other wife, and everything else. She wanted him to make a choice, and if he chose to stay, then she will give some of her immortality.
 * Page 68**

Ulysses decided to go, and Circe told him his decree (orders). He has to go to the Land of the Dead, meet some ghost, and follow the route where the ghosts tell him to go in order to go back to Ithaca.
 * Page 69**

Circe told Ulysses to hurry up and go with his men or else she will forget what she has to do and break the oath/promise. Ulysses departed the island, and the men were sad.
 * Page 70**

September 2. 2009 **
 * Vocab Ch 5-7 (HW)


 * Ch 5**

Cannibal- a human eating another human Mumbling- to say something quietly trooping- to come or go in large numbers brutal- wicked and mean (negative) Indifferent- neutral


 * Ch 6**

Perils- serious danger moored- to be made fast somewhere ogres- a man-eating giant sorceries- a lot of magic spells (?) inhabitants- people who live somewhere marrow- this substance in your bone provisioned- to supply with food ethical- correct


 * Ch 7**

Curdle- to seperate taut- stretched or pulled tight helm- connected to the tiller or anywhere to steer the boat or ship tittering- to give a short laugh or giggle perish- to rot quiver- to shake

**Summary of Cannibal Beach (HW) August 31. 2009**

Ulysses and his men were in bad shape so they rested on shore of some island. However, instead of anchoring all the ships on shore, they anchored two of the ships on shore and one anchored somewhere else for attack just in case. He sent one, then two, then three men to keep in watch, but they didn't come back. Ulysses went up the mountain to check what was wrong, but he found out that there was an man-eating creature. Then it was morning and the creature woke up. Ulysses screamed to his crew to go back to the ship, but only one ship survived (including Ulysses)

**Ulysses Keeper of the Winds (Classwork) August. 28. 2009**

**1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter?**
 * Ulysses and his men were sailing northward from the land of the Cyclops at the beginning of the chapter. **


 * 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness?**
 * Ulysses was wild with eagerness because he couldn't wait until he saw his wife, Penelope. I guess he really loves her so much that he has gone wild. **


 * 3. Who was Aeolus?**
 * Aeolus is the one who makes sure the winds don't run away from the island. Basically, the Keeper of the Winds. **


 * 4. What did Aeolus love to do?**
 * Aeolus loved to drink and eat, fight play games, and hear stories. He especially loved the stories Ulysses told him. **


 * 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses?**
 * Ulysses told Aeolus wonderful stories about his adventures and it was really interesting and probably had a lot of action since Ulysses did a lot of bad things but very exciting. **


 * 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses?**
 * Aeolus gave Ulysses a bag full of wind. If Ulysses had to run away from a dangerous fleet of ships, then he can open the bag only a little bit, and it will let him go to a specific direction as desired. **


 * 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake?**
 * Ulysses kept awake for nine days and nine nights without sleep. **


 * 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds?**
 * Ulysses' men opened the bag of winds because they were curious about what was inside it. They thought that it was full of gold, treasure, and jewels because what else would a greedy man try to keep away from his crew? **


 * 9. What happened after they did this?**
 * The men flew away because of the pressure of the wind. After all, they opened the bag all the way, so all of the wind inside the bag came out. **

Since the next chapter is called Cannibal Beach, it is probably about an island full of cannibals, which are living organisms, which means us, that eats the same kind. So basically, its human eating human.
 * 10. Predict what will happen next.**

August. 28. 2009 **
 * Defining Vocab(HW)

**Ch 1** Vessels- some kind of container used to hold liquid. Stays- to stop, delay, or prevent. Booty- goods Prow- the thing that sticks out on the fronts of the ship Quartering Wind- one of the points of a compass, and is basically where the wind blows. Baubles- showy decorations Shaft- an arrow or spear Head wind- a wind that blows directly from the front Hull- the main part of the ship Scudded- to move fast straight in a line Bouquets- a bunch of pretty flowers Hospitable- friendly and welcoming to guests Brow- the highest point of a hill or pass Lolled- to sit, lie, or stand lazily Mutiny- a rebellion when the lower workers rebel to the higher person which is the boss or Captain, etc. Moor- a place of wasteland Bowels- the part deep inside of something large Forging- to make or shape Exiling- to be kicked out of somewhere Smithcraft- metal working Vigil- to be awake at night instead of sleeping Disembark- to leave a ship, aircraft, or other transportation things Agile- able to move quickly AND steadily Phlegmy- to lack energy Gullet- its the way where food passes from the mouth to the stomach Shrouds- a cloth that is wrapped around a corpse Mischievous - causing trouble in playful ways outwitted- to be defeated by cleverness
 * Ch2**
 * Ch 3**
 * Ch 4**

coursed- to run through

Reveling- to be engaged in noisy activities Sullen- bad tempered

August. 25. 2009 **
 * Drawing of the Cyclops(HW)

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Seven Vocabulary From Ulysses(Classwork) August. 24. 2009 Shoal - a large number of fish swimming together. (Learned from Lizzie) astride- sitting with a leg on both sides of something. ( Learned from Sarah P) siege- the process of attacking and surrounding a place, blocking things that arrive there. (Learned from Sarah P) Swerve- to suddenly change direction (Learned from Lisa) scudded- move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the wind (Learned from Joonyon) jutting-extend (Learned from Jungwoo) lolled- sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way. (Learned from Jungwoo)

Summaries of Ulysses Chapters (HW) August. 23. 2009

// **Ships and Men** //** Ulysses and his men left Troy burning. They had a lot of treasures and and food, all thanks to Troy. Ulysses and his men had troubles because of their greed for treasure, which means bad luck.

Prow- the pointing or projected front part of an object oxhide- leather made from the hide of a cow or ox headwinds- a wind blowing from directly in front **

// **The Ciconians** Ulysses and his men found a beautiful place full of nice people and grazing cows, so they decided to attack them. They did, and went back to their ship, dropping jewels and treasure into the water. That caused naiads to come up to the surface, which also caused Poseidon to misunderstand and make him angry.

sheepfold- a sheep pen kinsmen- one of a person's blood relation rouse- bring out of sleep

//** //The Lotus-Eaters// Ulysses and his men were blown to the island Libya and that's the land where Morpheus plays. Morpheus helped the men have a good night sleep, but couldn't help Ulysses because he did lots of bad things. Ulysses found out that his men were sleeping because of some flowers and so he boarded them all on the ship and set sail.

writhing- making continual squirming and twisting hover- remain in one place taut- stretched or pull tight **

**Five Facts About Ulysses (Classwork) August 19. 2009 **

1. He is married to Molly Bloom. 2. He is the only child. 3. His son died after eleven days. 4. The story is divided into eighteen chapters from James Joyce.

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The Cat Who Thought..... Questions (HW) August 17. 2009

//The peddler had small goods that can be worn by a person. So, the tin earrings, kerchiefs, and other goods could be worn, and they're not edible.//
 * //1.//** **//What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna?//**

//The mirror showed how the women, pets, and the peasant man their appearance. Well, they were all displeased. The women became concerned about how they looked like, and now they look at the mirror all day. Before they got the mirror, they didn't care how they looked like and did their chores. However, now they got the mirror, and they don't even do their work. The animals were really angry about how they looked like and fought, which they never did before.//
 * //2.//** **//In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves?//**

//It's sad because the result of getting the mirror was really horrible. They turned into a new person they didn't before. However, it's funny because they didn''t notice the small things on their faces like the freckles, the long nose, and other flaws.//
 * //3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad?//**

//It kind of depends, but it might happen if this fairytale really happened. After all, they don't have a mirror, and they can't see themselves. However, they should get a hint because of how they sound like, how they look like (their paws) and they should be able to see their tail.//
 * //4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion.//**

I don't think it will be possible for our society to do without mirrors because there are mirrors EVERYWHERE. There are mirrors in the bathrooms, cellphones, and other places. We are used to the fact that mirrors are everywhere. We might think that we can live without mirrors, but those people might not know what a mirror can do.
 * //5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain.//**

//**Define and use in a sentence:**//

//enthralled//- to captivate or charm

//protruded//- stick out

//console//- to make someone feel better (from sadness)

//afflicted//- suffering or pain

//vanity//- to be proud of one's appearance

//anguish//- to be in pain, suffering, or distress

//moral//- a lesson in a story

//peddler//- a person who goes around selling things

//peasant//- a poor person who farms (poor farmer)

//bedazzle//- to be dazzled (to be surprised or impressed with sth)