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CW Friday, May 27th: //'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.'//
 * 1. At the end of chapter 10, Juan reflects:

What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters?

He is saying that his worries about the secret painting is gone. His confession made him feel better, and less guilty. And he had capitalized truth because its is an important word in the statement.**

1. Finish reading chapter 10 and post 5 Qs with answers and define 5 vocab words. 2. Begin your newspaper. 3. Open book quiz on chapters 6-10 in class.
 * HW Due Friday, May 27th:**

1. What did Bartolome ride on to come? He rode on a mule 2. How did Bartolome take care of his mule? He gave good care, worrying about it. 3.Why did Bartolome come to Velasquez? To get trained in art. 4. What does Juan confess about? He confesses about his painting that he had been secretly making 5. How did Bartoleme react to Juan's Confession? He said not to show it to anybody yet.

Vocabulary

1. Undistinguished-Unexceptional. 2. Crucifix-A cross with a figure of Jesus on it. 3. Suspend-temporarily preventing something to do with force. 4. Despondency-state of low spirits caused by loss of hope and courage. 5. Instinctively-related to instinct.

1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here: 3. Read aloud/ ch 6-10 sheet 4. Big 6 5. Begin researching your newspaper
 * CW Thursday, May 26th:**

Role- Juan's Painting Audience- Juan Format- Letter Topic- The Storage Crate Strong verb- Isolation

As Juan's Painting, write a letter to Juan about the isolation in the storage crate.

Response -As Don Carmilo’s donkey, write a information report that is describing the animal rights that Don Carmilo violated - Dear Animal Rights Savers. Today, my owner had been violating my animal rights! He had been beating me up, physically and psychologically damaging me. I want to have a legal action towards him. I want a lawyer who can protect my rights from people who abuse my rights.

Class work May 25th

News story: Editorial: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/opinion/14sat4.html Advertisement: http://www.unicef.org.uk/sally Entertainment Review: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-12a-1978584.html Sports article:http://www.koreaherald.com/business/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100524000769 Want Ads: Comic: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/the-daily-cartoon-760940.html

HW Due Tuesday, May 24th: 2. Be ready for quiz on ch 6-10 words (from hand-out).
 * 1. Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers.

1. What did Juan ask for his master to keep his paintings? A Secure storage. 2. Who was Juan still in love with? He was still in love with Miri. 3.What was the King's Hobby? Hunting 4. Why did Juan cry? He saw the corpse of the deer. 5. What kind of disease did the King's dog have? It had a sick liver. 6. What did the Young man ride on? A Mule. 7. What was the Young man's name? Bartolome 8. What instrument did he play? He played the Guitar. 9. What does Bartolome call Juan? Amigo 10. What did Juan want to do to his master? He wanted to show his paintings to him.**


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CW Wednesday, May 19th:** 1. warm-up: Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement. COMPLETE BY 12:20pm.

He took the red flower from his doublet but it was now wilted and sad pg. 103

- It means that the master might have felt miserable.

3. Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and definition of the words.

1 . Lament- He seemed very lament after his dog's death.-Sorrow 2. Constrict-The snake constricted its prey.-to strangle 3. Serenity- While he was meditating, he was in serenity.-state of being calm and peaceful 4. Delineate- The painter delineated the valleys.-to sketch 5. Vulgarity- He seems vulgar in his speech.-lacking sophistication 6. Vivacious- The song was very vivacious.-attracting lively 7. Dismay-WE could see Dismay in her face.-loss of courage 8. Meticulous-The painter made meticulous-careful and precise 9. Compassionate- He could not leave the homeless people because of compassionate feelings.-sympathetic 10. Preoccupation-She spoke slowly, in a state of preoccupation. - state or condition being engrossed

HW Due Wednesday, May 19th: Velasquez and The King's relationship is getting more deeper. The King starts to trust Velasquez. Also the relationship of Bautista and Paquita gets deeper too. Later Master makes a portrait of Paquita to send it to his Portugese cousin. However, he finds out that Bautista and Paquita are in love, so he allows them to marry. 2. Fill in the STEAL character sheet for I, Juan de Pareja. Include page numbers in your examples.**
 * 1. Read chapter 8 and post a 5 sentence summary.

1. Read chapter 7. Choose 5 Qs, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph.
 * HW Due Monday, May 17th:**

1. What did Juan do about the white Kitten? He asked for it because he wanted it. 2. What was about the thieving in Italy? There were a lot of pickpockets around the city.' 3. What did PAquita receive from Juan? The Kitten 4. Who did the sister of the king marry? The king of Hungary 5. How was Italy? Spain was more clean and the citizens were more nice.

CW Friday, May 14th: Like the people interview, write a short lead paragraph that gives a synopsis of the person's background as well as what the interview will be about.
 * warm-up: Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them. Use 7 of the 10 vocab on your HW sheet during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. It should look similar to this [|People magazine interview.]

James Kim had never put that much effort in Soccer. However, he is one of the best soccer player the KIS Middle school. He isn't __taciturn__ at all and is always out going! He is never __capricious or frivolous__, and he always goes for what he chose at the first time. He is also a great student with awesome enthusiasm in class. He has very good social relationship with his fellow students, and acts as a percussionist in band. He is currently 14 and lives next door to me. He was born in Korea, went to Hong Kong when he was 2 years old, went to Britain when he was 5 and came back to Korea when he was 9! He isn't __rebellious__ to his teachers and his parents. His __austere__ personality makes people like him. James isn't __impetuous__ at all. He is not __Subservient__ to other people and does not kneel down to other people.

Would you like to go back to Britain? Yeah, Because thats the place where soccer was born.

**Would you like to go back to Hong Kong? Nope, I just didn't like Hong Kong.

Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
 * Who is your favorite Soccer Player?

**What is your favorite subject? P.E.

Nope
 * Do you have a sibling?

**What is your favorite video games? Call of Duty Series, World of Warcraft and Starcraft.

1. Read ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction. 2. Finish vocab sheet.
 * HW due Friday, May 14th:**

Summary Juan meets another slave girl. Her name was Mirni, and he falls in love with her because of her appearance. Juan finds out that Mirin has a sickness which makes her foam and fall down. And there was a bad news too. They both find out that they might get sold to a new master.

Prediction I think they both are not going to get sold to a new master =. I think they are going to stay with their current master, and fall in love to each other.

CW Wednesday, May 12th:

1. Review HW 2. Open book quiz: Answer the questions on page 5 and 6 about chapters 1-5. 3. Vocab sheet ch 1-5
 * warm-up: Using your HW questions and some vocab words from ch 1-5, create a game using: [] . When you finish, a partner will play your game.

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HW Due Wednesday, May 12th:** 1. Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab. 2. Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout.

1. Why was it always so cold in the studio in winters? - The Master could not heat it because of the art work

2. What did the king look like? - He was white, pale, and tall. 3. How were thieves punished? - They were hung on crosses and killed. 4. What did Master draw in the portrait? - the king's head. 5. Describe the Duke. He was a fat man, and his hair was neatly combed. 6. What did Christobal think art as? Beauty. 7. What was the color of Rueben's hair? Red

Vocab

Gait-A person's manner of walking Corpulence-Fat infrequent-rare

Adverse- The snow storm had an adverse on the crops. Capricious- She was always capricious. She always changed her mind around. Composition- That song is one of his best compositions. Constrict- The volume of the gas constricted when pressure was given. Cryptic- Mona Lisa is making a cryptic smile. Derelict- The children were playing at the derelict land. Fatalism- Slaves believe in fatalism. Lithe- The gymnast was very lithe. Prophetic- The author left a prophetic message in his book. Taciturn- He was a very taciturn and quiet person.

CW Monday, May 10th: Read the [|article on Diego Velazquez] and write 5 of your observations. Look at [|some of the pics r]elated to the book. Comment on 5 of them (include the name of the pic you comment on) 1. Foreword-ch 2 open book/notes quiz. 2. Watch video and take notes on the famous painter DaVinci. 3. I-chat with your friend using the vocab on page 3 of the handout. Post a screen shot. 3. Read aloud chapter 5.
 * warm-up:

1) 1. He was born in 1599 in seville. 2. He quickly became the king's official painter 3. He didn't always paint royal people. He sometimes painted ordinary people. 4. He was also knighted by the king. 5. He died in 1660.

2) 1. Felipe IV (King Philip the 4th) I like the detail in the hair of the king, and the contrast of color in the king's face and the black back ground.

2. Ch. 12: Juan de Pareja in 1650 It is a picture that proves that this book is based on real historic event.

3. Ch. 8: Lady with a Fan This woman in this picture seems like she is going to a funeral or something. She is all in black (Except her gloves).

4. Ch. 9: Sebastian de Morra This man seems like a dwarf. He has really short height. There are some other pics of dwarfs

5. Las Meniñas (The Maids of Honor) This is a picture with lots of people in it. If you see the back wall, you can see the reflections of the king and the queen on the mirror

HW Due Tuesday, May 11th:** 1. Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab.

1. Why was it always so cold in the studio in winters? - The Master could not heat it because of the art work 2. What did the king look like? - He was white, pale, and tall. 3. How were thieves punished? - They were hung on crosses and killed. 4. What did Master draw in the portrait? - the king's head. 5. Describe the Duke. He was a fat man, and his hair was neatly combed. 6. What did Christobal think art as? Beauty. 7. What was the color of Rueben's hair? Red

Vocab

Gait Corpulence infrequent

HW Due Thursday, May 6th: 2. Renaissance artist Keynote DUE '**
 * 1. Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers.

What did Juan's Master mention about the human's eyes**?

That they mix the colors automatically.**

Why couldn't Juan's master teach Juan how to paint?


 * Spain had a law forbidding slaves learning how to paint and learn about art.**

How did Juan feel when he saw his master building the canvas frame so quickly?


 * He felt kind of bad and sad not being able to help his master.**

What did Juan feel like when his master denied to teach him art?

He thought as that his master did want and like to teach him. So he felt sad.


 * What was the canvas made out of?

Linen **


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Classwork Tuesday, May 4th:** warm-up: Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner. 1. Review HW 2. About [|short story writing] 3. Read chapter 4 together 4. I. Juan packet 5. Begin catchy paragraph

Skimming

How was Juan waken? How many mules did Don Carmelo own? How did Juan feed himself? What kind of job did Juan get? What did Juan receive from the handsome stranger?

HW Due Tuesday, May 4th: 2. Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post. 3. [|Watch Renaissance video]/take notes. Post.
 * 1. [|Watch PTV]

Juan gets a new master who is a gypsy. His name was Don Carmelo. He starved Juan and made him steal food to survive. So Juan decides to run away from him. So he eventually gets a job shoveling flour. He works there for 40 day and get payed by food and shelter. He leaves there, and meets a man. He helped the man and got a real. Don carmelo later finds Juan, beats him up and steals the real.

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CW Wednesday, April 28th: 1. Using I-chat, ask your HW questions and vocab to a partner. Post their score /10 on your wiki. 2.** [|Poetry Crossword.]
 * 3. Read aloud chapter 2.**

HW Due Wednesday, April 28th: When was Juan born?(approximately )
 * 1. Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.

What did the spaniard give to his mother?

when did his mother die?

How did Juan's master treat him after his mother's death?

What happened to Juan later on in the chapter?

What did Juan's master teach him?

How did Juan feel about the learning?

__Vocab__

Siesta

Rosary

Abide

CW monday april 26th James

The Percussionist Always brave on the drum set Keeping up the beat

Renaissance NOtes**

Renaissance Reborn Italy early 13th Ended in 1650

new styles of art born science, human life, books available, great explorations

Renaissance affected by Greece/rome Flourished in many ways reached as far as India, ruled Egypt -Greece taken over by Rome Rome absorbs Greek culture 83 thousand km paved roads Great aqueducts, laws and living style Corruption and barbarians destroyed Rome DArk ages start as Rome dies Roman culture almost forgotten, however, was re-acknowledged at Renaissance.

Barbarian life style Quite primitive during the Dark ages comparing to Rome. Churches ran schools Kept knowledge the old text republished the books in renaissance

High middle ages -start of flourish of christianity During renaissance people started to study human lives. Mysticism

City states- Italy was divided into small nations -Venice -Florence Italian city states were ruled by high noble families. Families used money to flourish culture.

Art Developed unique art styles Made art works seem lively

Science -Dissection in human body Solar system- invention of telescope -Microscope -Invention of better ships -Printing methods. -Christianity

Construction of castles -Only defense, not comfortable -shifted away from defensive castles Remodeled the castles

castles carved in gothic styles -DEmons and gargoyles used in decoration -Stained glass

Inexpensive books -development of copying books The reformation -Martin Luther -REligious movement which moved christianity into protestants. -95 theses

Voyage  Columbus- Discovered the both Americas.

HW Tuesday April 21st

CW Thursday, April 15th: __warm-up:__ //Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 1:35pm Sirens Wind chimes Bells Cellphone Telephone Door bell Computers Ichat Facebook Lunch bell Gong Triangles Glass of Water Synthesizer Keys Cowbell Alarm Clock Cymbals Crash Cymbals High hat cymbals//

1. Review meter 2. [|Read about Haiki] 3. Create Haiku Book 4. Haiku walk 5. Present

Classwork Wednesday, April 14th Song Lyrics

Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to gray They tell me your passion's gone away And I don't need no carryin' on

Classwork April 14th warm-up: -Read the poem 'If' on page 138. -Find one end rhyme and one half rhyme. Post. Touch/Much
 * CW Wednesday, April 14th:**

Run/Son

Virtue/You -Post your two favorite lines of the poem and then paraphrase them. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too.

If you can always believe in yourself, and permit their doubting too,

Homework April 13th

Poem

The harmony created from the black and white key It is more than you see. 88 keys in total making mortal beauty.

Everything is more than meets the eye,, and nothing is a lie

Classwork Monday, April 12th: 1. Self and peer-edit your essay, interview with Mr. S. 2. Poem of the Day 3. Purple Lit book page 135. Do all Guide for Responding questions on page 137. Check Your Comprehension 1. Summarize the Conversation in "Fable" The Squirrel first is comparing himself with the tree. He thinks that the tree is better and bigger than him, but later he founds out that the tree could not crack nuts and carry forests on its back. 2. What does Eve Merriam descrive in "ThumbPrint?" He describes the uniqueness of every thumbprint 3. What are the "whorls, whirls, wheels" Merriam describes? It is the spirals on the fingerprints.
 * warm-up: Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post.

Critical Thinking

1. Why does the Squirrel compare its place in the world to the parts of the year?

2. What does a thumbprint help Merriam make a point about individuality?

Warm Up Poem The Dinosaur

On a beautiful Jurassic afternoon, The dinosaur was having an afternoon walk.

The Jurassic period had a nice weather for them. Warm, Damp, and had everything that the Dinosaur needed.

"Hi" said the Dinosaur. "Hi" answered the Jurassic Nature.

"Nice to meet you" "Nice to meet you too."

"Urgh... Eh.. Thanks for all the stuff you do for me" "Your welcome Dinosaur. Its the thing that I had to do."

"Eh.... I think I gotta get going now" "Ok see you soon then."

The Jurassic nature knew that the Dinosaur was always helping him.

Classwork April 9th Bandwagon

Now! This is an advertisement from the Jamez bubble gum factory! We have a new product with you! Its a gum that even Barrak Obama chews it everyday! This gum is the favorite flavor of JAmez who is the owner of Jamez bubble gum factory. He is the person, who spread bubble gum to the public world! Now buy our new product! Soap flavored gum!

Classwork April 5th:** warm-up: Watch [|Starbucks commercial.] How do you think the company is trying to persuade us to buy their product? Post your response. They are trying to tell the consumers that you can start a fresh day with a can of starbucks coffee. 1. Find, watch and post 2 other commercials. Explain how they are trying to persuade you. Post your response. Present to class.

further reading: [] media type="youtube" key="R1NnyE6DDnQ" height="385" width="480" This commercial is about that coca cola is magical. The commercial has great visuals, which catches the eyes of the viewers. The commercial persuades that the world of coca cola is beautiful and magical.

media type="youtube" key="ieSzsh4hJWI" height="385" width="640" This commercial is from a game called GTA. Actually, the game called GTA is about a main character who is a criminal who terrorizes a city. However, in this commercial, the main character becomes a good guy after drinking coca cola.

2. Fluent vs Not Fluent. Fluency can be found in music, writing, speaking, art, etc. Find an example of fluent VS non-fluent and post:

Classwork April 2nd:

Look through Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Sandra Cisneros, Toni Morrison, Gary Paulsen, A. A. Milne or one of your favorite authors for samples of fluency - a line or two will do. Post their work and then re-write the quote making it NOT fluent. Also, show me your AR points. Quote **
 * warm-up:

All that glisters is not gold.
- Anything that is shiny or glistering is not always something valuable and important to your life. You need to know the real meaning of the object, and understand the inner meaning in order to evaluate the object.

1. Persuasive writing is used in everyday writing such as advertisements, editorials, movie reviews, and restaurant reviews. Read a few [|Seoul restaurant reviews.] How does the writer persuade the reader? Now, make up your own restaurant and write a review for it.

The writer wrote about the details, which includes the interior, the atmosphere of the restaurant, and the food. The writer makes the reader think that they are really in the restaurant, eating and looking at the beautiful decorations of the restaurant.

Chez Jamez

The Famous Chez Jamez makes you feel like your in France tasting the eye-catching French food made by Chef Jamez. Chez Jamez is a fabulous French Restaurant located in Seoul, Gangnam. The flamboyant interior and the Philharmonic Orchestra in the Restaurant builds up a colorful and beautiful atmosphere. Walking through the tables while you are looking at the famous paintings of artists on the walls, it feels like walking through famous artifacts in a museum.

HW due Friday, April 1st: 1. Write and post 2nd paragraph. Edit your 1st paragraph for conciseness and transitions.

Other kids ask this. "Can you please please please please please buy me a dog/cat ? I'll feed it, take walks with it, and clean it up every day. I'll do anything you want!". But actually, the parents do most of those stuff in most of the cases. The kids might take care of the pet for like 4~5 days, but after that, mostly they just hand the job over to their parents. However, I think I can be different! First of all, I would not bug my parents like other kids. If I would try to ask my parents to buy me a pet, I am first going to behave my self, and be good in front of my parents to make them impressed and make them be in a good mood. Then the percentage buying a pet for me increases. That was my first step of my plan to get a pet.

Classwork March 31st: 1. Sentence fluency exercise warm-up:

a) Change this sentence to be less wordy. Post. //Of all the many things that bother me about bad writing, the fault that really annoys me most is wordiness - the tendency to put in more words than you// //need.// I do not like wordiness in sentences. b) Read together this website to reduce wordiness: []

c) Now, choose one of your sentences that may be too wordy and change. Post both.
 * The kids might take care of the pet for like 4~5 days, but after that, mostly they just hand the job over to their parents.**

The kids get irresponsible with their pets. d) Write the first words of each of your sentences from your first paragraphs. What parts of speech are they? Other, Can, I'll, But, The, However,

HW due March 30th:
 * 1. Write/post your first paragraph of persuasive essay.

Other kids ask this. "Can you please please please please please buy me a dog/cat ? I'll feed it, take walks with it, and clean it up every day. I'll do anything you want!". But actually, the parents do most of those stuff in most of the cases. The kids might take care of the pet for like 4~5 days, but after that, mostly they just hand the job over to their parents. However, I think I can be different!

March 29th //Homework at KIS often results in stres//s. In two minutes, rewrite this sentence in as many ways as possible without altering the meaning. Post.

Homework at KIS, often results lack of mandatory nutrients in our neuralgic body organs and tissues.

March 18th Comprehension Question 1. He tried to show off in front of his crush 2. The girls thought that Michael was cool and handsome. 3. People try to hide their real identity by making up their characteristics. So this prevents from seeing your own real self. 4. She is kind, and Victor has a crush on her. 5. Victor will study French, so he could maintain his lie. 6. Do not boast and lie about your identity. 7. Because that decides how the people think about you. 8. Yes they should, because it is a global age, so the students should be able to speak another foreign language to have better chances to win competitions with other students in other countries.

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Classwork March 17th:** 1. Read[| recent article] about the effects of video games on learning and answer Qs: --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. --What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2? They are slower to progress in their reading and writing skills. They also have more learning problems. --What does moderation mean? Action of making something less extreme. --What is something in your life that you should do in moderation? Video Games. --What is something that you do that takes time away from reading? Games Drop in after-school activities. --click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games? By the size of the brain region. --What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function? Reading
 * --**The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?

March 15th Review about PTV

Criticism about PTV The PTV was pretty good :). There were good visuals, and there were nice reports. There were great effects which entertained the audience. The tone was formal and the facts were clear and organized. The sound effects matched up the scenes and made sense. The interview with people and teachers were good.

MArch 15th Poem for Quaver Shivering. I enter your throat when you are in fear. Terror, Horror, Dread, Fear are my best friends. My friends go to you, and I am the one who controls your voice and enjoys......

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March 6th Summary **Summary of Chapter 57**

John Aycliffe deals with Crispin and Bear and leads them out. Then, John suddenly betrays and tries to kill Bear and Crispin. They have a struggle, and John gets killed. So Bear Commands the soldiers to get out of the way. Crispin and Bear walks out of Great Wexley.

Answer to the Question: **//Crispin tells Bear that he is not sure he has a soul, because he has never felt it. At the end of the book, Crispin describes his “new-found soul, a soul that lived in freedom”. How do you think Crispin found his soul?//

Crispin found his soul by finding himself, and his identity. He began to have self esteem in himself, and enjoy his life. He learnt how to juggle, play the pipe, and etc. He feels that he is alive.

March 5th Dear !#$%*( Hi i'm Peter. It was fun to be with you for those days. I enjoyed my life with you. Trips, movies, etc. etc... All those things we did together will be in our memories forever. However, I began to wonder. That I'm still young, and I have lots of things to concentrate on other than love. I found out that the world is more hard than it meets the eye. I decided to concentrate and focus for my future. I guess we could still be friends... Then.. Bye

March 4th Crispin revels that he is the son of Lord Furnival to John Ayclffe. He shows him the Lead Cross and the writing on it. The Cross said that Crispin was Lord Furnival's Son. John Aycliffes reveals that he killed Father Quinel. They make a agreement that if Crispin gives the lead cross to Lord Furnival, that he would let bear and Crispin leave Great Wexley safely.. **

Use respectful language

**remember to use letter format**
Be kind to the person

Obituary

James Kim. Died at the age of 13, 2009 November 26th, at his home, thought as a accidental death He was born on 1996 November 26th. Ironically, He died on his Birthday. JAmes was just about to open his 13th birthday gift. The service is going to be in St. Peter's Church at 4 P.M.

He was moving his birthday presents to the table, but he slipped on a orange peel, fell down, stumbled, and broke his neck. He suffered from pain for 15 minutes and died in the hospital bed, with his neck broken.

His family says that it was an ironic death, because his favorite food was oranges, and a orange peel killed him. His family wrote- We loved James. He was a bright, magnificent man. Everybody loved him, and He loved everybody back. I think hes going to have a good time up there. He caught more flies with honey than vinegar by taking care of everyone politely.

February 25th Keynote

February 23rd HOme work Poems

Priest

White and clean Noble and Elegant.

All citizens admire this person, but sometimes gets corrupted.

Important member of society, Phycological leader.

Its a hard to job to do Needs to take care of both hatred and admire.

Classwork February 23th

__Kathryn__ baked Yena a delicious **//cake//.

Class work February 20th

Every once in a blue moon, I get allowance from my grandparents. I feel as I am on top of the world when I receive it.

HW due Friday, Feb 19th:** 1. Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter (12 Qs total).

38 1. What was the biggest structure that Crispin saw? - It was the Church building. 2. What were the colors of the flags of the church's flags? - They were gold and blue.

39 1. Why was Crispin running away? - The steward's men were chasing him down. 2. How many soldiers chased Crispin at the first time? - Two soldiers chased Crispin.

40 1. Who found lost Crispin? -Bear found Crispin. 2. Who was at the inn when Bear and Crispin arrived? -John Ball was at the inn.

41 1. What did Bear do to Crispin about John Ball? -He hid John Ball from Crispin. 2. What did Crispin see at night? -He saw John Ball and Bear talking about stuff.

42 1. What woke up Crispin? -The Church bells woke up Crispin. 2. What did the inn sell to the people? - Bread and wine.

43 1. What did Crispin do when he dropped the pie? - He ate it to hide the broken pieces. 2. What was bear doing in the morning? - He was sleeping.

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February 10th Dime a dozen-Very cheap and common Don't count your chickens before they hatch- Don't assume that you'll get the things you want until you have them.

"Don't count your chickens before they hatch" The teacher said. "Think about the fable about the farmer who cut opened the chicken's stomach thinking that he could get more gold."

Long time ago, in the MesoAmerican regions, gold was dime a dozen because it was was easy to find.

February 8th Find 3 propositional phrases in ch 32 of Crispin. Post them on the page.

1. Within you 2. Upon the ground 3. Passed through

1. Read Crispin chapters 32-35 and write a 7 sentence summary. Post.
 * HW Due Tuesday, Feb 9th:**


 * Crispin and bear continues going around towns and performing. Crispin tries his best, but the gains are pretty small. Crispin and Bear becomes closer to each other as they journey along. Thy arrive to Great Wexley where Lord Furnival rules. They enter the city. ** Crispin sees a lot of priests and nuns. Bear and Crispin finds out that Lord Furnival had died recently.

February 5th

MTV Article

There is a social coming up in middle school! after 5 hours, the middle school social is going to start in the mini auditorium. Thanks to the school secretary Chloe, I got to rreceive some information about the social. There was going to be a talent show, but it was cancelled by lack of performers in the show. The eigth graders who attended to the talent show performance is sighing. Some students wonder what is going to be on the social. Some people had thought that the social is boring. Even some of the student council members told me that social is going to be boring.

Photography

A little picture that contains the all of the memory of the past.

Photos keep the memories in themselves.

Some contain beauty and emotions, and some contain for history and pain.

This little piece of media can change a person's life

February 4th 1. Read Crispin ch 29-31. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. POST
 * HW due Friday, Feb 5th:**

1. What did bear tell Crispin to do when Bear is in danger? To run away not caring about Bear.

2. What did Bear did to the young man who had a eye patch? He took offense on him.

3. What was the responses of the villagers who saw Bear and Crispin's performance? They were entertained by their performance.

4. What did Bear give to Crispin after the performance? Bear gave him a penny.

5. What did Bear do to please the priest? He sang sacred songs in front of the priest.

Vocabulary Mazer-Large drinking bowl made of wood. Hoeing-to use a hoe to dig Scrutinize-To stare at

February 3rd Locker gets vandalized __by__ Serial Killer! This is reporter James. Now this is the 11th locker which got vandalized __by__ the mysterious serial killer. Every locker's combination had been changed, and the lockers had been filled __up with__ rubbish and sometimes worms. The victims of this horrible crime are offering for help and is asking the school's student council to catch the criminal. Sadness and fear is filling __up__ the school __by__ the concerns of students thinking that they might be the next victim. We have some good news __about__ this issue, that we have some suspects on this crime. Michael Kim who has a record for stuffing fake bugs in other people's pencil cases is a suspect. However, since we have no evidence __about__ him, we can not accuse him. "The criminal is smart" says Officer Philip, "He never leaves any finger print, or any clue behind. But, the good news is that we found out where the criminal is buying his supplies to vandalize the lockers." Investigator Peter, who works at the CSI Club science lab, is looking for evidence. "All of our CSI club members are trying their best to find any sort of evidence. Our lab, which is in Mrs. Christenbury's room is always filled __with__ our members trying to find out who is the criminal. We had not found any forced entry on the lockers. This means that the criminal knows every single locker number. He or she might have stolen the locker combination list or something" He says. Many students wish that the criminal would be get caught soon. This was Reporter James.

February 1st
 * 1-Today i went to school, had math class, failed a quiz, came back home, ate dinner, did homework, played video games and slept.
 * 3-Today, I went to boring, boring school..... I made an epic fail on the math test. I bet if my mom finds out, she would kill me or something.
 * 5- School, school, school....... Ahrgh! I just failed on my math test!! I studied so much last night but I have no idea why I failed this! I mean I studied for like 4 hours last night! I think I havve no talent in math. I'm pathetic....

January 29th Home work


 * Homework due Monday, Feb 1st:**
 * 1. Work on essay**
 * 2.** Read Crispin chapters 26-28. Answer the questions and define the vocab on Pages. Copy, paste, post.


 * 1. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin how to play?**
 * The Recorder**


 * 2. While traveling on the road, Bear and Crispin saw a group of 12 men. Who did Crispin recognize among the men?**
 * He recognized John Aycliffe**


 * 3. Bear knew the men were there because a group of birds was disturbed. What kind of birds were they?**
 * Pigeons**


 * 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)**
 * Crispin did not like Bear at the first, but as time past, he started to be comfortable with Bear. Bear starts to worry for Crispin's life and listens to his stories. Bear teaches him skills like using the dagger, or playing the recorder. Crispin feels free for the first time in his life, and enjoys his liberty.**


 * VOCAB define and use in a sentence.**
 * Chapters 25/26**
 * railed-to enclose with rails.-The criminal was railed inside the jails.**
 * bluster-To talk in a loud offensive way with little effect-People full of bravado blusters.**
 * aloft-overhead-She held her glass aloft.**
 * league-a collection of people, races or countries-The league of nations gathered to have a debate.**
 * morrow-The following day-On the Morrow, they attacked the city.**
 * Chapters 27/28**
 * lope-run or move with a long stride-The dog was loping.**
 * emblazoned-conspicuously display something.-The company's logo was emblazoned on the advertisement banner.**
 * monotony-lack of variety and interest.-The monotony of the speech made the audience bored.**
 * cunning-sly- He was a very cunning person.**

January 28th Idioms

Mince words- to not say what they really mean clearly Miss the Boats-to late to get something you want

Dear Peter I am not mincing words here. Before I miss the boat, I am thinking about to telling you something. oops. I'm out of time. I'll tell you later From, @$%$&*

Keynote Thingy



January 26th

Wild goose chase-hopeless quest With flying Colors-conspicuous triumph

Dear Me Hi Peter. I think it was a wild goose chase taking care of you. I with we could succeed with flying colors. Sincerely, Your self

Second PAragraph

I was trygin to save myself from the bread crumbs, duck and the lake water. But as I tried to get out of the water, I sank into the water deeper and deeper. My dad had to dive in the water to save me.My mom was near me, but she couldn't save me because she was holding on to my little brother. That was when I found out that Bread crumbs and Duck feeding are fatal when they are together. So my dad had to dive into the water and save me. Since that happened, I never did duck feeding again.

January 25th Essay

Everybody enjoys duck feeding. Its fun to watch the ducks swimming around to eat the bread crumbs. It gives the person joy and pleasure to feed the ducks. However, I found out that duck feeding could be fatal when I was 5. So this is what happened. It was a peaceful and quiet picnic near a lake. I was feeding ducks and giggling at the ducks who were fighting over the bread crumbs. For whatever reason, I slipped and fell in to the water.

Passion:4 I am trying to talk about the duck feeding. Sounds like something I'd say:4.5 it sounds like me talking. Help audience understand:4.5 The essay is fairly clear to understand. Captured tone:4. It has humor which is fairly understandable. Use of humor is appropriate:4.5 Fatal duck feeding.

How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village? She was isolated from the villagers

What happened to his father? died from the plague Define pestilence and use in a sentence. fatal plague The pestilence killed lots of people.

Did Crispin’s mother have a surname? it is not mentioned How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear? He feels better because someone is listening to him.

What is a wolf’s head? Anyone can kill the wolf's head.

Why does Bear wear a two-part hat? To show the two sides of a human

Which saint did Crispin pray to?

Giles Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water? To show the difference between washing and not.

What does Crispin say about his soul? He might not have one.

January 21st H.W.

-**-List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay a narrative essay strives to teach a lesson a narrative essay tries to give a specific point. a narrative essay is a story it is written in a chronological order it is always written in first person --A narrative essay tells a (simple) story. --Give an example of your own thesis statement. At last! I got the CD! Now I can play the newest game!! woohoo! --What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? A story of the campers, a trouble happened by lack of experience and instructions for camping --What is the climax of the sample essay? When the bear was attacking --What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay?**
 * Thinking a bout related topics, finding the thesis statement

January 15th Classwork**

Flash in the Pan-Something which disappoints by failing to deliver anything of value Fly off the handle- Lose self control

January 14th Classwork

Rome was not built in a day-many things cannot be done instantly, and require time and patience. Round peg in a square hole- When somebody feels out of a certain organization or a situation, they are a round peg in a square hole.

1.When he was complaining about doing all the work and he wasn't making any progress, his teacher said that Rome wasn't built in a day.

2.He had joined a club, but he felt like a round peg in a square hole. Everybody was smarter than him

January 12th Class work

School of hard knocks-difficult education Shoot from the hip- to react quickly not considering after effects.

He did not go to college but went to a school of hard knocks. He had learned everything with his body. He learned to shoot from the hip when he is in danger.

January 6th Class work

**Chapter 1** midst-in the middle of shroud-a length of cloth in which a dead person is wrapped for burial. taunted- a remark made in order to anger pauper- a very poor person steward- a person who looks after the passengers on a ship or vessel deign- do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity transgression-infringe or go beyond the bounds of poaching-cook forfeit-surrender

ceased- stop action welt- a red, swollen mark left by a blow or pressure minions- a follower of a powerful person parchment- a stiff, flat, thin material made from animal skin kin- one's family transfixed- motionless avail- help
 * Chapter 2**

recurrence-occur again mortality- death impoverished- to make poor jests- jokes shunned- to ignore plight- a dangerous or difficult situation serf- an agricultural bound mercenary- of a person of their behavior.
 * Chapter 3**

untoward- unexpected thatch- a roof covering of straw, reeds, etc. bailiff- a person who performs certain actions with legal authority reeve- the president of a village or town official mean- intend to convey pinnacle- a high, pointed piece of rock meander- follow a winding course impenetrable- impossible to pass through fallow- a piece of uncultivated land infidels- someone who does not believe in religion
 * Chapter 4**

canonical apprehension strident implore clamor
 * Chapter 5/6**

December 7th class work

antagonist- A Character which is like a villain. The Steward is a Antagonist protagonist- The character which is the good character. Crispin is a protagonist. characterization- A description on a certain object or character. theme -a message or lesson suggested by the piece of literature. symbol- an object representing something.-The Cross of lead is the symbol of the Crispin Book internal conflict- A conflict taking place in the protagonist's mind. Crispin wanting of death when he was chased by the steward is an example of a internal conflict. external conflict- A conflict that takes place in real life. When Crispin was chased by the men, this event could be a example of a external conflict. foreshadow- This is when the author gives a clue or a hint for future events.-When Crispin saw the dead body, it is a example of a Foreshadowing.

__**Ten facts about the Medieval life**__ 1. Most people married in june 2. People in the medieval ages only bathed once a year. 3. The brides used the bouquets as perfume to push off the smell. 4. There was an order to enter the tub. 5. The floors of the houses were dirt. 6. They always cooked in a large kettle in the middle of the fire place. 7. They mostly ate vegetables and rarely ate meat. 8. When visitors came to visit, they hung their bacon to show off. 9. Having meat in their houses symbolized wealth. 10. Lead cups were used to drink whisky.

"O God" he said. "Look upon Thy miraculous gift. This wretched boy has given the world a smile!"

Homework due December 4th: 1. Read Crispin chapters 23-30. Write a ten sentence summary of what happens in the chapters. Post.

Bear asks Crispin about his past. They talk about that issue. The Bear bathes Crispin because he thought that Crispin was too dirty. They both move on to a larger city to earn money. Crispin learns about entertaining people. They used their earned money on buying food such as bread. Once, he prays on the Cross of Lead. The Bear says that the cross is about the Black Plague. Later on, they find out that Crispin is convicted again by killing a priest which he had never done.

Classwork Dec. 2nd Metaphor, Simile, Personification Test results



Class work Nov. 30th Alliteration iMovie



Classwork Monday, November 30th: __Personification__ is giving human qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics to inanimate (non-living) objects.


 * For example: The window winked at me. The verb, wink, is a human action. A window is an inanimate object.

Write the meaning of the personification.

1. __The wind sang her mournful song__ through the falling leaves. **** The wind blew through the falling leaves. 2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. The Microwave timer displayed that it was time to turn my TV dinner. 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__. The video camera recorded the whole scene. 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #da25c1; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;">The strawberries seemed delicious. ** 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell.<span style="color: #91de63; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The rain was dropping on me.

6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walkers. <span style="color: #7a1ad5; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The daffodils were waving blown by the wind.

7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. The water was splashed when the swimmers dove.

Now, write 3 examples of your own. 1. The stars were grinning at the children. 2. The fish were dancing joyfully in the pond. 3. The autumn leaves were crying when they were starting to fall from the trees.

Homework due Monday, November 30th: Done on Nov. 28th 1. Read chapters 15-20 in //Crispin//. Write 2 questions and one vocab from each chapter.

15. Why was the village like that? Was there nothing in the village? Manure

16. What was the village like? Who was the man singing? aflame

17. What was the bear trying to do? Why didn't the bear give food to Crispin? Mockingly

18. What did the hanging dead man do? Why did the bear made Crispin swear? Brandished

19. Why does the people call the Juggler the Bear? Why did Crispin start to wonder that the juggler was mad? Lamenting.

20. Why couldn't Crispin escape from the bear? Why did the bear did not like Crispin calling him Sir? Tryanny

Nov. 25th Class work

These tubes are the hair of the medusa. The red flesh crawling out of the thick, hairy tube looks as if something waiting to devour its prey. The crimson flesh crawling out is red as blood. The white tubes are emerging from the rocks like a tentacle. It looks like the internal organs of a strange animal. White hair growing on the tubes seem like the branches of the tree.

Nov. 23rd Class Project



Group member names: Peter Kim and Philip Bae 2 things I learned:
 * __Movie Commenting__**

1. I learned about the use of pikes.

2. I learned about the range of the ax.

One thing I liked about the movie: Miniatures of each weapon

One thing that could be improved:

The movie should have a little more light. It was kind of hard to see.

Group member names: Katherine Chung and Yena Kim 2 things I learned:

1. The use of the arrows and the sword.

2. The life of the peasants.

One thing I liked about the movie: Nice visuals.

One thing that could be improved: A little bit of more quality in the props.

Group member names: James Kim and Philip Bae 2 things I learned:

1. The power of the catapult

2. How the catapult works,

One thing I liked about the movie: Nice Sound effects and visuals.

One thing that could be improved: Not much.

Group member names: Michael Kim and Joo um 2 things I learned:

1. The start of the medieval ages.

2. Population of that time era

One thing I liked about the movie: Nice voice

One thing that could be improved: Props or visuals

__Group member names: Jasmine Lee 2 things I learned:

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One thing I liked about the movie:

One thing that could be improved:__

Group member names:

2 things I learned:

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2.

One thing I liked about the movie:

One thing that could be improved:

__**The Statement**__ Before me -- like some rolled-out tapestry -- was my entire world, beneath a sky as blue as Our Lady's blessed robes, a contrast to the greening spring that lay abundant everywhere. __**What it shows**__ The part which says "beneath a sky as blue as Out Lady's blessed Robes" is the part that the author shows and does not tell. It shows how the weather of the day was by comparing to the blue robes to the sky.

__**If the sentence did tell, what would it have told**__ It would have said "The sky was blue and bright."

Nov. 19 Due Nov. 23

5 sentence summary of Crispin Chapter 6~10

Chapter 6 The village people started to talk about something in groups. The hooded man and John Acyliffe was armed and on a horse. Crispin was trying to meet Quinel to have some advise. When Crispin saw the men armed, he knew that they were looking for him. so he decides to meet Quinel at night.

Chapter 7

Crispin had to hide every single moment. He heard two men which were talking about him. They were talking about if Crispin stole the money or not. They say that they do not think that Crispin stole the money. After that, he heads to Quinel.

Chapter 8

He meets Quinel. He is given food and he tells him what is going on in the village. he has been named as the wolf's head which gives the authority to anyone to kill hi,. Also the Priest tells him that he was named secretly as Crispin. Quinel is planning to meet him as Peregrine's house.

Chapter 9

For two days, Crispin just hided all day long. He was pretty surprised that he had a name. He meets a boy named Cedric and he tells Crispin that Quinel could not meet him. though, he goes to Peregrine's house. She gives her food and sets him off.

Chapter 10 Cedric tells Crispin to not to flee to the South. He heard the men saying that they were planning to go to the north side of the village to look for Crispin. But actually, the men were planning to go west. Crispin went west. He was running. He saw 4 men armed. and he knew that he was in a trap.

Nov. 14 Due Nov. 16th

Crispin wakes up in the night disturbed. He finds out that he fainted when he fell down and hit his head on a stone. After finding consciousness, he looks for the source of sound. An unknown man with a hooded cloak was talking to John Acyliffe. He was listening to their conversation. on the last second, They see him and chases him.
 * __Chapter 2 Summary (Late Work)__**

Chapter 3 Summary

Crispin finds out that his father died from the Black Plague. So his family had to work for the lord. Now with his mother's death, he thinks that his only companion is Quinel. He belives that one day he will be saved from all this tragedy and will have a happier life.

Chapter 4 Summary since the steward always treated him harshly, Crispin did not really care even thought the steward was trying to kill him.Later, He sees men destroying his house so he has nowhere to go. So he decides to escape the village to not get killed. since the village was the lord's property, he did not have a right to leave it. but he left.

Chapter 5 Summary The Church is going bizarre. The bell is keep on ringing so loud that everyone is frustrated. Crispin sees the same guy he saw days ago. He thinks that there might have been a important conversation between the lord and the stranger. So he has a bad feeling about everything. he prays to god.

Nov. 10

1. Read chapter one of //Crispin//. Post 5 questions and define the words: midst, shroud, taunted, pauper, steward, deign, transgression, poaching, forfeit
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:**

1. Did Asta get a coffin? 2. Why did the lord take away the ox? 3. Who was Asta's only friend? 4. How did the narrator feel when he was moving his mother's body to the graveyard? 5. What did the lord answer to the narrator when he said that he could not do his farm work when he his ox was taken?

Midst- in the middle of Shroud- a clothing which is used to cover up dead people. Taunted- to say something insulting. Pauper- a very poor person Steward- a man who works on a ship, plane, or train looking after the passengers. Deign- do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity Transgression- crime Poaching- illegally catch animals that are another person's property. Forfeit- to lose something because you broke a rule.
 * __Vocabulary__**

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Nov. 7

1. Finish classwork from Nov 5th (task #3). Define these French words: bureau, physique, chic, boutique, rendezvous, cliche. Find and post 5 more of your own. 2. Final draft of essay due.
 * Homework due Monday, November 9th:**

bureau: an office or department for transacting particular business. physique: form or size of human body chic: stylishness and elegance boutique: a business that serves sophisticated clientele rendezvous: a meeting between two people. cliche: stereotype benefit: advantage Bonus: extra bounty: reward bonanza: a mine which is rich of gold or silver <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">//estanchier :// to close, stop or slake, as thirst. :

Nov. 7



Nov.2

Vocabulary- Hit - Damage - Strike - Burst open - Smack - Slap - Inflict damage - Knock down - Collide - Swat - Whip - Whack - Punch - Smash - Break Open - Beat

Oct. 31st

The Metaphors and Similes are used very well in these examples. the objects that they compare to are very brilliant and makes the readers think about the event very well. Three metaphors and Three similes. 1. his eyes, glinting like black beetles under all the hair. 2.would have peeled like a plum <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: normal;">3.she kept batting her white-rabbit eyelash 4. Her elbows stuck out like wings 5. crinkled and crisp as lettuce. 6. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;">his neck seemed as thick as Taran’s waist.

DEfine the vocabulary. <span style="font-family: Times,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Auburn- reddish brown. Cluttered-to fill a place in an untidy way. Exuberant-full of energy and excitement. Fragile-weak and easy to break. Frail- not strong or healthy. Gaudy-bright colored and showy. Gaunt<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> -someone who is thin. <span style="font-family: Times,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Homely-you feel comfortable and relaxed. Lacy- things that are made of lace. Lethargic<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> -not energetic. <span style="font-family: Times,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lavish - generous.



October 28th I would like to be an orca. ||  || I would like to be the mediterranean sea. ||  || I would like to be Jazz ||   || I would like to be an Iris ||  || I would like to be the piano. ||  || I would like to be the converse shoes. ||  || I would like to be water ||   || I would like to be rice ||  || I would like to be Dr.Jeykll and Mr. Hyde ||  || an apple ||  || I would like to be the Vision Efficient Dynamic BMW Concept Car ||  || White ||  || Lab ||
 * 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?

Due Oct. 29th

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 1.I would advice the mother to not push her daughter too much because it could cause negative effects.

2.The children could start to work harder to fulfill the expectations of their parents 3.? 4. She tries her best in the talent show, but she ruins her part. 5. She says that she does not want to be forced and she wants to go on her own decisions not to be controlled by others. 6. She gives the daughter a piano as a present. 7. She finds out that the pice that she got was fairly easy. 8. It shows that she was not good at it. 9. The mother thinks that her daughter can do better (best) but the daughter thinks that she is already doing her best and she is working hardly. 10. The mother started to realize that she was pushing on her daughter too much. 11. They started to understand each other. 12. I do agree because there are influences that affect your goal all the time. these influences can change your goal totally. 13. Immigrants gets disadvantage comparing to the american children. they get disadvantage in the society, economical ways.

Due Oct. 26th

It was kind of hilarious because The new goal that i got said that i had to be a "girl" soccer player. It said that i had to write a book about life of teenage girls and a violist. becoming a violist is okay, but the other two was pretty ridiculous for a boy thinking about these goals. Since this is just a game and for education, i did not feel that much pressure as real life. If this was real, I would have felt pretty bad and try to rebel to the goal that is given to me. Parents are one of the most main people who tries to change the goals of their son/daughter if their goals do not appreciate the parents. I would feel veery bad and try to force to change the goals if this kind of event happens to me.

Class work October 19th

http://plasq.com/comiclife/gallery/

This site has many examples of Comic life. It has professional comics, down to amateur comics. It has a free genre about the comics and has a wide variety of each kind.

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This Comic is pretty educational and about english.

Homework due october 19th



Classwork October 15th

1. Write your vocab words that you defined for HW on the board. 2. Listen to 'The Return' pages 147-164. Answer the Qs.

//1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave? He needed to move all his treasure to that cave. 2. Who is Eumaeus? It his the swine keeper. 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? Because Eumaeus said that Ulysses really seems familiar, so he wanted to not reveal his presence. 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? there are all his wife's suitors who wants to marry her. 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? 8. How old was Argos? 9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? 10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?//





Homework October 14th 2009 Due October 15th

__**Vocabulary**__ Sea Polyp-an kind of a creature like anemone. That reef is full of Sea polyps. Exerting- to apply. The moon exerts a force on the earth. Staggered- to walk or move unsteadily.- he was staggering all the place around. Crested-to reach the top. The waves crested over Ulysses's body. Glade-an open space in a forest- He set up his camping equipment on the glade. Grimy-Covered with grime-The pot was grimy.

Homework October 13 2009 9Due October 15th

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

2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis? She used the tides to take over Zues's territory.

3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster? Amphitrite was jealous about Scylla and turned her into a monster.

4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster? Very beautiful naiad.

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

6. Define hull:The main body of a ship or a vessel.

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

8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like? Hands

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

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

EC: Where is starboard on a ship?**

The Final print of the essay

Class work on October 8th

All in imaginative went my room wrathing on a mad grave of forever into the black cobweb.

bloody glory skeleton ed gory and ing the hateful spine before.

mortal be they than insane pond the dark ebony spine the ebony hateful spine.

bloody ebony problem at a blue terror the damp reign before.

house at visitor went my room wrathing wrathing the coat down into the black cobweb.

bloody glory skeleton ed gory and ing the cold work before.

dirty be they than shiny ebony clock the glory blue spine the shameful gory n spine.

bloody shameful time at a forever hand the light university before.

lair at spider went my room wrathing wrathing the castle down into the black cobweb.

bloody glory skeleton ed gory and ing the light book before.

insane be they than higher coffin the successful smart spine the intelligent immortal spine.

bloody intelligent bridge at the imaginative castle the immortal swamp before.

All in imaginative went my room wrathing on a mad grave of forever into the black cobweb.

bloody glory skeleton ed gory and ing my lagoon cataclysm lair before.

- peter Samuel Kim & [|e.e. cummings]

Done on October 7th Due October 8th

Kegs- vessels Vengeance- punishment inflicted treacherous-hazardous Incline- favorably disposed to Presumed- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability battered- strike with strong blows.
 * __Vocabulary__

__Cattle of the sun__ After surviving Scylla and Charybdis's attacks, they head to the Sun Titan Island. The food supply was very scarce in that island. So they kill the cattle of the sun titans and eat them. That act was very forbidden. so the Sun Titan prays to Zues to punish Ulysses. Calypso Zues makes a storm on the sea where Ulysses was. All of his crew dies and he survives. he finds himself lying on grass. The owner of the island was a woman named calypso. She makes Ulysses live on her island for several years. and he gets homesick and he plans a escape. he makes a raft of his own and as Calypso found out that it was impossible to stop him from leaving, she gives him food supply and lets him leave.

__Sc__****__ylla and Charybdis__**

1. Where did the passage that Scylla and Charybdis live lead to? 1. Ithaca 2. Thrinacia 3. Troy 4.Greece

2. How many tentacles does Scylla have? 1. 12 2. 6 3. 8 4. 10

3. Who was Charybdis father originally? 1. Poseidon 2. Zues 3. Hermes 4. Hades

4. After surviving the attack of Scylla and Charybdis, where does Ulysses head to? 1. the Sun titan island. 2. Crete 3. The cannibal island 4. the island of the lotus eaters.

5. Why did Scylla get punished by Zues? 1. She took affair 2. she took all the land by drowning the land and making poseidon's territory larger. 3. she interrupted Ulysses's Journey 4. She harassed Circe

Done on September 24th



Class work done on September 24th

__**Questions for Chapter Sirens and The Wandering Rocks**__ 1. Why did Ulysses ignore what the ghost told him? 2. Where did the Wandering Rocks chase Ulysses's ship to? 3. Why did Ulysses did not use beeswax to block his ears? 4. How was the appearance of the Sirens? 5.

Homework Due September 15th Done on September 14th

__**Circe Summary Video**__

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<span style="color: #0095ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> **Homework Due September 9th Done on September 8th**

1. Read the first 7 pages of Circe. Post 4 sentences about plot, 3 vocab, 2 sentences about setting and your prediction. 2. Create and post video vocab for ch 6 and 7 (vocab from worksheet).
 * Homework due September 9th:**

In the beginning, Ulysses determines to bring his soldiers back home safely or die himself. As they sail, they come to a island and decides to stay there. Then Ulysses journeys through the island and hunts down a giant stag and feeds his men with it. Then, Ulysses sends half of his men into the interior in to the island.
 * __Sentences about the Plot__**

__**Vocab words**__ Squinted- to look at something with your eyes partially closed. Haughtily- arrogantly superior Marrow- long, green, thick vegetable.

__**Prediction**__ Ulysses might meet someone friendly to him and his crew and spend happy days at the island. they replenished their food and water source, and start their voyage again.

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 * __Vocabulary Video__**

**Homework due September 2nd Done on September 1st Tuesday**

'Keeper of the Winds' questions: //Copy, paste and answer in full sentences.// POST.

1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? -Northwards 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? - thinking about himself meeting his wife and his son going back to Ithaca. 3. Who was Aeolus? The god of wind 4. What did Aeolus love to do? Listen to story tellers 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? Ulysses's story about the Trojan war was great. 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? a sack that kept the harmful wind in it so Ulysses can sail peacefully. 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? they thought the bag was full of treasure 9. What happened after they did this? the harmful wind rushed out and blew the ships of Ulysses away. 10. Predict what will happen next. they get lost again and meet other exotic and strange creatures.

//Peter: Did you read Ulysses Chapter 1? James: Why? Peter: I didn't answer the questions about the 5 chapters. The problem is that I didn't read it? James: Okay, then. So what happened is that Ulysses and his men lost in the Trojan War and they flee on their vessels back to Ithaca leaving their baubles behind. Peter: Thanks. I bet I'm going to get 100% on my comprehension. James: Good luck, dude. Peter: Why did I get an "C" on my assignment. James: Let me see. The first question is "Did Ulysses win the war?" Why did you get that wrong. I told you the answer. Peter: You said Ulysses lost. James: No, I said he outwitted his opponents. Peter: But..But... James: Okay, now why did you get the second question wrong. Peter: You said Ulysses went to Ithaca.// //James: I said Ulysses and his crew could not land on Ithaca because of bad weather and the// //quartering winds// //. Peter:But..But.. James: Let's see the last question. "Did Ulysses take all the jewelry with them?" Peter: I remember you saying that they took the booties with them. James: Stop making things up. I said Ulysses took all the jewelry from the opponents.// //Peter: Because of you, I failed English now. James: Oh yeah, I actually lied to you because you were unethical by asking me to tell you the answers. Now I will tell you what really happened. Peter: Fine. I'm sorry for being academically dishonest. Go ahead and tell me the story. James: Ulysses wins in the Trojan War. They bring all the jewelry with them. They are eager to return home, to Ithaca. However, weather does not follow. One major event is that Ulysses stabs Polyphemus, one of the Cyclops in the eye. Poseidon gets angry with Ulysses' action so he perishes Ulysses. Poseidon is so mad that he has plans of giving Ulysses perils on his journey home. Peter: Now I get how the whole story line flows. So this novel is just about the brutal clashes that Ulysses must encounter his way home. I remember one part as I skimmed the book that Ulysses moored and disembarked the vessels on shore and attacked inhabitants on an island. Am I right? James: Yeah, you're right. The attacked dwellers were the Ciconians. Ulysses and his crews also went to hospitable environments such as the Lotus island where no violence took place. Peter: I thought all the places Ulysses went to was full of conflicts. James: However, Ulysses kept vigil because there was no guarantee that their way home would be easy and that's the end of my story. Peter: What do you think will happen next? James: I guess the wind might course the vessel in a different direction making them land on another unexpected place. Peter: I partially agree with you. Also, I think Ulysses will meet big, fat ogres or sorceresses or other cannibals who roam around island that Ulysses has never been to. James: I like your prediction. Well, see you next English Block. Peter: Okay and thanks for your detailed summary. Bye. James: Bye!//

** Done on Thursday, August 27 Due- Monday August 31 **

__VOCABULARY__ Ch5 Keeper of the Winds Cannibal- people who eats other people. Mumbling- speak very quietly and can not understand. Trooping- to walk some where in a group Brutal- cruel and violent. Indifferent- not caring about something

Ch6 Cannibal Beach Perils- great dangers Moored- stop somewhere to tie he boat on. Ogres- mythical creatures that are giant Sorceress- a woman who performs magic. Inhabitants-a people who lives in a certain place. Marrow- a kind of vegetable Provisioned- act of making people available to something Ethical- relating to beliefs that are right or wrong.

Ch7 Circe Curdle- to separate in to Taut- something that is very tight Helm- a part of a boat that is used to steer it. Tittering- to give a nervous laugh Perish- to die in a very harsh condition Quivered- to shake with very small moments

Tuesday, August 26 Due- Wednesday August 27

__**VOCABULARY**__ Ch3 The Lotus Eaters Mutiny- a protest of soldiers that they will stop working. Moor- to stop and tie a boat to land. Bowels- the deep insides. Forging- creating an agreement hoping that it will last long. Exiling- living in another place. banished by country. Smithcraft- Vigil -a period of time when people remain quiet. Disembark- leave a ship or transportation as the end of the journey Baling hooks- Agile- some one who moves quickly Phlegmy- Gullet- a tube that goes to your mouth to your stomach

Ch4 Cyclops's cave Shrouds- a clothing that is used to put on dead bodies. Mischievous- trouble making Outwitted- to use your intelligence to Coursed- Reveling- to be happy Sullen- to be unhappy

Done on Tuesday, August 26th in class

**__VOCABULARY__** Ch1 Ships and men Vessel- ship Prow- front part of a ship Shaft- a long vertical passage Hull- Main body of the boat Stays- device used as to support ship's body. Quartering wind- a strong wind Head wind- wind blowing from north Scudded- race Booty- stolen treasure or goods Baubles- decorations

Ch2 Ciconians Bouquets- bunch of flowers Hospitable- approachable Brow- top crest Lolled-strech

Done on Thursday, August 20th. 1. Read //Ulysses// chapters: 'Ships and Men', 'The Ciconians', and 'The Lotus-Eaters' Write a three sentence summary of each of the chapters and find/define 3 vocab words from each chapter. POST on your wiki. 2. Finish page 6 of the Greek background webquest.
 * Homework due Monday, August 24th **

1. Ships and men- This chapter talks about the structure and the base of the ships that Ulysses used. this chapter is also talking about the circumstances of the men of Ulysses. they had to many treasure from victory, so they could not load that much food on the ships. 2. The Ciconians- Ulysses and his men runs on low food supply. they had to stop by an island and get food. they land on a random island and starts hunting and scavenging for food. when they got drunk and lost their wits, the Ciconians spots them thinking them as intruders. some of Ulysses's men dies and they escape from the island and restart their voyage. 3. The Lotus Eaters- Ulysses and his men stops by another island called Lotus Island. they goes to inland and finds out that all of the people on the island were sleeping. they find out that a Lotus is a name of a flower and if a man eats it, they go to sleep and gets addicted to it. some of the soldiers could not shake of the allurement of the scent of the flowers and eats them. Ulysses gets lured by the flowers too. he tries not to eat it, but his body could not resist the allurement and he eats it. he dreams about all the battles and warfare that he had gone through. then, he wakes up and drags all his soldiers back to the ship. the soldiers complained, but Ulysses did not care.
 * __Summary__**

__**Vocabulary**__ 1. Ships and Men Loot- stolen money or goods- The thieves divided their loot. Beaked- ~that has a pointy end on the front.- The ancient helmet was beaked on the front. Timbers-Lumber- The woodcutter was hired to fulfill the lumber supply.

2. The Ciconians Flailing- waving in an energetic way, but uncontrolled.- His arms were flailing in all directions Appeased- trying to stop someone anger by giving them what they want.- The Government tried to appease the complaining working. Nymphs- spirits of nature who appeared as young women.- Nymphs appear a lot in Rome and Greek legends.

3. The Lotus Eaters Writhing- The body twisting and turns violently with pain.- The patient was writhing in pain. Exerting- to exercise something, use something.- he exerted himself to win the race. Bleak- bad, unlikely to improve.-** The future looked bleak for the company. **


 * August 17th Wednesday **

1.What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna? Answer- they were things that most of the peasants could not afford and they were mostly accessories

2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves? Answer- they did not care about their appearances before, but they started to find out the defects of their appearances and became miserable about themselves.

3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad? Answer- they started to think about buying salves. The daughters starts to pinch their nose to make it narrow, punch their chin to make it short and gets to depressed that they did not cook supper. they become absorbed by the mirror and also the cat and the dog fight eachother after finding out that they were different animals.

4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion. No I disagree. Since animals follow their extinct and knows about everything in their life (Hunting, walking, moving, etc.) they should know themselves well even though they never saw their own appearances.

5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain. Yes it would be possible but people would disagree to this idea. now, the 21st century, people got more wealthy and are able to afford accessories and goods that they want. after they started to be able to afford for their own goods and wants, they started to care for their beauty and appearances. people are now to used for caring for their beauty, it would be

Define and use in a sentence:

enthralled protruded console afflicted vanity anguish moral peddler peasant bedazzle**
 * __Words__

__**Definition**__
 * Enthralle****d**- <span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,Dotum,굴림,Gulim,AppleGothic,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">If you are enthralled by something, you enjoy it and give it your complete attention and interest.
 * Protruded**- sticking out
 * Console**- trying to make someone feel more cheerful
 * Afflicted**- getting affected by damage.
 * Vanity**- self-conceit
 * Anguish**- great mental suffering
 * Moral**- a lesson
 * Peddle**r- a person who goes to place to place selling stuff.
 * Peasant**- poor person who doesn't have their own land
 * Bedazzle**- to amazed that makes you confused

__**Sentences**__ Vanity- The Dictator was full of vanity that he did not know that his people were planning revolution. ****Anguish**- ** The man was in great anguish after losing his daughter. Moral- Many stories have morals. Peddler- the peddler went around that city. Peasant- the peasants had a hard life Bedazzle- T **he new invention bedazzled the people.
 * Enthralled**- The fans were enthralled by the singers.
 * Protruded**- The huge rock was protruding from the river.
 * Console**- The baby sitter consoled the baby with a piece of candy.
 * Afflicted**- He afflicted great damage by accidently falling down from the chair**.

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