Jon

= Jon B = Here at Philippines it was a very moist cloudy day, but hot.

Journal - Jon B

 **// Thursday, January 21, 2010 Rain Check - a promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future. Q.T. - To keep something quiet or secret.

---"I don't have the money right now so I'll need a rain check." ---His method was keeping his business on the Q.T. //**

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 __A lot of people like ice cream, but I think differently.__ It all started on a Wednesday. I was walking in a circus and I saw a clown, selling ice cream. The clown was juggling fake, plastic, or rubber ice cream models. He was laughing while working. I was terrified. His make-up, his red nose, how can you not be scared? I was 5 years old... My mom dragged me over to the clown to get a scoop and a cone. I didn't like that idea at all. I was screaming, being annoying and I didn't enjoy that because it made my throat hurt. I finally decided to get it over with and rite when I come over the clown had a big, red, smile.

Slowly walking, waiting... Clowns, why do they live? To scare the little? To entertain? I don't know why. White face, cracked chaps, and blood-shot eyes. Almost as if a ghost that walks in human form. Clown and ice cream, how does that mix. They are the same color? I was at a circus, everyone was a clown. I didn't exactly want to be here. My mom bought the ice cream and said she had to go to the bathroom. I was left alone... with a clown. He introduced himself, but he used a wacky voice. I didn't understand anything he was saying. He then said, "I WILL EAT YOU!" I ran away...

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Classwork -Go bananas - to go insane. -Go against the grain - to act in an unconventional manner.

The man in the hospital went bananas. He was going against the grain.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Classwork If you think that you had a weird day, then you would not believe how weird the events happened in what order. We almost through up, but my friend placed a wager. He claimed that if I pick it up with the shovel leaning on the wall and dumb it behind a dumpster he would throw a revels. He said everyone is mortal and when the time comes you don't want anyone to find you. I agreed, but I gave a screed about if it's too gross. Perchance, the head explodes! We would forever be lamenting. If that happened I would once again have to be christen.

Define and make your own sentence. 1. Shoot from the hip - To speak directly and frankly. 2. Shot in the dark - a wild guess.
 * Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Classwork**

"Sir, we just got a call from the sea and we need to act right now!" The messenger said. "Well okay, but we are in a hurry so tell me the situation quickly, shoot from the hip ." The commanding officer said. "We know that we received a call five minutes ago and that lives are in danger. We don't exactly know the pinpoints on where the call exactly came from, but we know the area." "Well then... it is a shot in the dark, but I think we can figure out where they are." "Okay sir, we'll get started right away."

**Chapter 1 //midst - middle of something shroud - length of cloth taunted - a remark pauper - poor person steward - guardian; someone who watches over someone else deign - do something bad transgression - infringe poaching - cook an egg forfeit - give up// **

//ceased - dead; to come to an end welt - leather rim minions - follower parchment - thin material kin - family of relation transfixed - motionless with horror avail - use or take advantage (of someone or something)
 * Chapter 2

// **//Chapter 3 //recurrence - to occur again mortality - subject to death impoverished - make (a person) poor jests - a jokester; a person who tells jokes for amusement shunned - to avoid plight - difficult serf - agriculture laborer mercenary - person paid to fight

**Chapter 4 //untoward - inconvenience thatch - roof made of straw, sticks, and mud bailiff - a person who preforms reeve - president (of a village) mean - bad; hurtful pinnacle - sharp pointed rock meander - a following curse impenetrable - impossible to pass through or enter fallow - farmland unplowed

// **//Chapter 5/6 //canonical - according to a cannon law strident - loud and harsh clamor - a loud, confused noise apprehension - understanding; grasp implore - to beg someone desperately

**Chapter 7 //skittish - lively and unpredictable petitions - formal written test moot - subject to debate treason - to be accused plight - dangerous situation curfew - to be remained indoors at a certain time//

**// **Chapter 8** ////alb - a white robe tonsured - a part of monk's head shaved off sanctuary - a place of safety tallow - a substance made from animal fat genuflect - lowering one's body distraught - deeply upset sullen - bad tempered scrutinized - examine or inspect siege - military operation//

//garment - piece of clothing foreboding - fear that something bad is going to happen hag - disgusting old women skirting - women’s clothing crone - tall old woman
 * Chapter 9/10**  **

// **//Chapter 11/12// albeit - although folly - foolishness tumult - loud confused noise gross - disgusting forage - to search for food//**
 * //hoist - to raise up

Chapter 13/14 distended - swollen besieged - to surround, forcing to surrender blight - a plant disease famished - extremely hungry pillage - loot//**
 * //dire - extremely serious

Chapter 15 daub - smear trepidation - apprehension dell - a small valley wattle - material for making fences, walls, etc. pestilence - plague hamlet - a small settlement clotted - to be stuc//** //k
 * //sustenance - nourishment

**Chapter 16/17** // //unkempt - dirty glutton - greedy eater tyranny - cruel rule ruddy - reddish cur - aggressive dog sweetmeats - an item of sweet food prudence - showing care for the future raucously - making a harsh loud noise doddering - to tremble loot - to steal
 * //garbed - to be dressed//

//**//Chapter 18/19// mortal - able to die with natural causes revels - celebrate perchance - perhaps pate - a person’s head wager - a bet screed - a speech christen - baptize lamenting - grief
 * //putrid - rotting

//**//Chapter 20// acolyte - assistant beguiled - charm punctilious - showing much attention mummers - performers bravado - boldness//**
 * //servile - serving

01/07/10 Thursday Classwork, interview Partner. My guest was Joonyon Park He claimed that he slept almost all day and when he woke up he played his computer games. After he was bored of that he started eating delicious mouth-watering food that he bought with his Korean money. When he was full he went to the swimming pool and swam like crazy. On christmas he went out to seas and took a vacation. While driving there he slept in the car as much as him being home.

Classwork Joonyon and Jon 12/4/09 Chapters 9/10 hag - a witch crone - an old woman who is thin and ugly foreboding - act of warning skirting - a baseboard**
 * garment - an item of clothing

Chapters 11/12 tumult - raise (something) by means of ropes albeit - although gross - an amount equal to twelve dozen folly - lack of good sense forage - search widely for food or provisions**
 * hoist - raise (something) by means of ropes

hw 12/3/09 Crispin learns new skills from Bear. He tells everything about him in his past town, like this mother and how she died. He even told Bear about why he became a wolf's head and Bear thought that this was no reason for the title "wolf's head" because Crispin didn't really do anything wrong. Crispin explains on how they killed the priest and a reason why that might be also that he feels sad about what has previously happened while running away and escaping. Crispin also says that he really didn't do anything and Bear believes him. They travel to a city. Bear teaches Crispin to play the pipe and then learns it and can play it easily. Bear enforces Crispin to throw away his beat up cross the priest had given him, but says to Crispin that he could keep it as long as Bear never sees it. As their travels take place Crispin and Bear see the steward waiting for him ahead so Bear takes Crispin to a different way. On the way on their escape from the steward they arrive at a village where Crispin and Bear preform for some money. In the village someone announces that a boy killed a priest and stole from the steward and Crispin feels scared because he thinks that the steward might know where he is.

EX: 1. __The wind sang her mournful song__ through the falling leaves. The gentle wind is blowing around the different colored leaves--romantic, sad mood.

2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. Answer: The microwave beeped when the timer ran out, normal mood.
 * 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__ .** **Answer: The video camera's screen was wide, happy mood.**
 * 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first! "** **Answer: Whoever was eating strawberries were very hungry, hungry mood**.
 * 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell. ** **Answer: The rain fell on his/her cheeks**
 * 6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walkers .** **Answer: The flowers were with the wind, waving around, happy mood.**
 * 7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. ** **Answer: The water was rippling as the swimmers passed, happy mood.

1. The wind was whispering. 2. The leaves were walking. 3. The tree was waving goodbye.**

11/28/09 Read ch.15-20; 1 vocabulary 2 questions each chap. **Chapter 15** 1. When Crispin went to a village, what was the scenery? 2. Who was singing? V. trepidation 1. Did Crispin speak to a man? 2. What did he say to Crispin? V. startled 1. What did the man do to Crispin? 2. What did Crispin tell to the man about him? V. treason 1. What did the man make Crispin do? 2. Who was Crispin’s new boss? V. perchance 1. What is the man's name? 2. What did the man give to Crispin? V. stammered 1. What is Crispin’s new job? 2. How many people lived in the city? V. servile
 * Chapter 16**
 * Chapter 17**
 * Chapter 18**
 * Chapter 19**
 * Chapter 20**

11/25/09 Write a paragraph about a strange creature Spiky blue tentacles that gleam through the water, with an underbody of white. The surroundings of this creature is a reddish brown floor with light green plants. A mixture of aqua blue and white that make this creature unique. The type of animal that would gulp their food. A dead silence passes this creature in a moment of relaxation.

11/24/09 Write a Letter to Crispin's Mom as Crispin Dear Mom, Wherever you are it is most likely way safer than the situation I am in right now. I am a wolf head, they want to kill me. Not really sure of the reason, but I think it is because I saw John Aycliffe handle some business with a stranger. I didn't see what they were doing or even talking about, but they were talking and Mr. Aycliffe saw me and now has declared me as a wolf's head. Why haven't you told me you can read and write? What happened to dad? Was he like me? I have many questions for you. Headed South into the open trying to find shelter and a place to stay. The steward is still on his way and he is on a horse, with guards as well. I found out my name is Crispin, why did you keep this from me? Anyways I hope you are happy where you are because I certainly am not. My clothes are very ragged and I am dying for food. Sincerely, //Crispin//

11/10/09 Questions and Vocab. for Crispin, chapter 1 1. What kind of chant did the priest do? 2. How many friends did Asta have? 3. Was Asta Rich? 4. Who was Asta's Son 5. What was the name of the king out at war

midst - mist shroud - clothes pauper - poor person taunted - teasing poaching - cooking steward - a person responsible for the ship/airplain deign - to do something that benefits the other forfeit - to lose

Poem Quesions 11/5/09


 * 1) Happy
 * 2) Mom thinks it is dreadful
 * 3) Emerald
 * 4) Fire
 * 5) Quiet
 * 6) Because that is all he has in order to buy a candy





Summary - 10/7/09 Ulysses landed where the sun-cattle are and and Ulysses warned his men not to eat them for they were sacred and belonged to the sun-god titans. For days the lack of food made Ulysses men hungry and sick and tired. When Ulysses fell asleep the men came together and made an agreement to eat the cattle while Ulysses is asleep because they were going to die of starvation. So they brought six sun-cattle and decided to eat them together. Ulysses was foretold that if his men do so that bad things will happen

dire - serious scour - to search interlude**-** dramatic piece(s) //a. Zeus b. Poseidon c. Dionysus d. Ulysses// //a. 12 b. 5 c. 88 d. 6// //a. shoot people b. grab humans and eat them c. make whirl pools? d. do nothing// //a. Tartarus b. In a cave c. Ithaca d. In their ship// //a. 6 b. 12 c. 2 d. 14//
 * 1. Charybdis's father is...**
 * 2. How many heads did Scylla have?**
 * 3. What does Charybdis do?**
 * 4. Where was Ulysses told of those monsters?**
 * 5. How many sailors were eaten by Charybdis?**

---The town Rochester New York is a very exiting town, because there is much to do. It is full of golf courses, parks, and usually pop music shows, or rock. There are markets, malls, and shops. It is a great place to go sight seeing because there are hills, forests, and the parks are most wondrous. It is a great place to exercise. The landscape is amazing because it is full of hills for hiking plus bicycling as well. ---What makes a town good if a town does not have a golf course. Golfing can be a really enjoyable sport. The more challenging golf courses are the most fun. They can also be the most difficult, of course. There are plenty of golf courses in Rochester. The summer of 06' in fact I went to a camp where we just golf and practice. It was quite a load of fun, but when someone says "wear sunscreen", especially places where you are exposed to sun you should definitely listen to them. My face was totally burnt and I even had to go to the hospital and get medicine because it was so bad. ---Sports are fun, but sometimes you just want to sit back and relax by just watching at beautiful views. Rochester shines brightest in fall. The trees are orange and red and it makes everywhere colorful. I would definitely not suggest going to Rochester just to sight see in winter. The trees are black with no leaves, and snow is everywhere. This sight could also be pleasant if you like staring at snow. During the school year of 03' when I was in kindergarden there was a huge snow storm. The whole half of the state got it. It hit Rochester worst, we had no power and the snow was covering out front door. The door was almost impossible to open. After most of the storm cleared it was still bad. We could get outside and play though. Fallen trees were counted by the tens. It was cool though, how the ice was wrapping each branch of the fallen trees. Layers of crystal clear ice were covering it and it would have made a heck of a good photo. ---What is an experience without hiking and camping. In the summers I used to climb up the mountain nearby and just try my best to get to the top. Mountains weren't steep enough for it to be necessary to bring climbing gear over there, but it was moderately steep. I used to run there and just climb. My oldest brother would race me to the top, but I never could reach it. Reaching the top usually took around 2-3 hours, I only know this because my brother has done it several times. This was very time consuming because we brought very large bags around our backs packed with food and drinks, sometimes we brought tents because we loved camping so much. This one time we were almost to the top, but it was too dark to go any further so we just camped out. My brother told me a story and it scared me so much that every time now I think about it, I can't help, but to release a smile. ---So, Rochester can be a very fun place, but it all depends on where, when, and what you do there. It could be fun for some and not so much for others. This all depends on you.

Classwork: Ulysses' men who stayed at the beach were eager to see the beauties of the witches' beautiful paradise. Although some were not so eager, as they thought it was a trap. She explains to Ulysses that she had many husbands. Also that she is immortal so she explains that when her husbands die she does not bury them. She later on tells that, as a witch, she transforms them into animals. Transformed by their nature, Fox for mighty warrior and so on... The witch wants Ulysses, new bound husband, to turn immortal and stay with her forever. She gives him a choice, to be immortal and stay or continue the journey. He decided he must go. Journey the dangers that has brought to him. Ulysses finds out that he would visit 'The Land of the Dead'. Also that they hurried on with they're voyage.

**Homework Due September 2nd, 2009**
**Keeper of the Winds** cannibal- a person who eats the flesh or skin of a different human. mumbling- to say something that isn't necessarily clear. trooping- a group of people going together to a certain place. brutal- violent acts. indifferent- no interests in what the particular thing, or subject is. perils- danger in something. moored- going to a shore by a vessel. ogres- big giants who eat men. sorceress- a magician, or witch. inhabitants- a person that lives. marrow- a soft part in bones. provisioned- providing use. ethical- almost like morals. curdle- to separate. taut- very tightly stretched. helm- wheel for steering a boat. tittering- laughing for a short period. perish- experiencing death or defeat. quivered- to shake.
 * Cannibal Beach**
 * Circe**

WARM-UP: Journal topic: How can television (or video games) influence your behavior? 7 sentence minimum. 'Keeper of the Winds' questions: //Copy, paste and answer in full sentences.// 1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? 3. Who was Aeolus? 4. What did Aeolus love to do? 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? 9. What happened after they did this? 10. Predict what will happen next.
 * August 28th:**

**Ships & Men** vessels- a large boat prow- the part of a ship’s bow, above water shaft- an arrow or stick hull- the main course of a ship stays- stays in the same spot quartering wind- wind going at a certain degree head wind- wind going the same way scudded- to move fast booty- goods that are stolen baubles- a decoration **The Ciconians** bouquet- attractive flowers hospitable- welcoming brow- a person's forehead lolled- sitting lazy-like **Lotus Eaters** mutiny- an open rebellion moor- to make fast to the shore bowels- intestines forging- to make a shape exiling- being barred from one's country smith craft- a worker who makes metal stuff vigil- an amount of time of keeping awake disembark- to leave a vehicle bailing hooks- hooks used for bailing agile- moving quickly phlegm- a thick substance gullet- the esophagus **Cyclop's Cave** shrouds- a certain amount of cloth mischievous- playful matter outwitted- defeated coursed- directed reveling- festivities such as drinking and dancing sullen- depressing
 * August 28, 2009**

Homework: read The Cyclops' Cave and draw a picture of a cyclops.
 * August 25, 2009**

Classwork: find seven more Ulysses vocabulary.
 * August 24, 2009**
 * hull**-main body of the ship/vessel
 * kinsmen**-n. one of a person's blood relations
 * helm**-n. tiller or wheel
 * scattering-** Throw in various random directions
 * honeycomb-** A structure of hexagonal cells of wax, made by bees to store honey and eggs.
 * oxhide:** Leather made from the hide of an ox.
 * loot**- stolen items and goods such as gold and silver.

Classwork: Five facts about Ulysses: http://www.pantheon.org/articles/u/ulysses.html 1. He was the King of Ithaca, a greek island. 2. He was married to Penelope 3. Penelope and him had a son named Telemachus. 4. He was one of the Greek leaders in the Trojan war. 5. Ulysses was one of the twenty soldiers who were in the large wooden horses and snuck out after the sun came down.
 * August 19, 2009**

Homework:
 * August 17, 2009**