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 * Classwork Date: 6/3/10

I define success as being able to acquire a Mercurial Vapor Superfly II Elite series soccer boots. These soccer boots are currently worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, who is one of my dream models in terms of soccer. I am really into soccer. Thus, being able to have an object that a soccer star has is a significant success for me. For people who spend a lot of time playing soccer, they will never regret or deny if there is such an option or a request to get these soccer boots. **

//'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.'
 * Classwork Date: 5/28/10

This is about Juan telling the biggest lie in the world about him painting to Bartolome. Therefore, after Juan told Bartolome about his guilt, he seems so comfortable with someone else knowing that he paints secretly. Truth is capitalized because this was the main concern of Juan. However, after saying the TRUTH behind his lie, the main worry of his life is over. //

Finish reading chapter 10 and post 5 Qs with answers and define 5 vocab words. **

1. Why is he shocked to be called Senor Pareja? It is not usual or proper to call a slave with such a high position-addressed name. 2. Why did Bartolome come? Bartolome came to be trained by Juan's owner.

Juan used the ducats to buy canvases and brushes.
 * 3. What did Juan use the ducats on?

**4. Who does Juan confess to? Juan confesses to Bartolome about his secret paintings.

Bartolome said that the shade and color usage for the artwork was very skilled and that it was reasonably good.
 * 5. How did Bartolome evaluate Juan's painting skills?

**5 Vocabulary Words from Chapter 10 of I, Juan de Pareja transcendental-spiritual realm porcelain- white ceramic, china oblige-make morally prudence-showing care for the future sanctity-quality of being holy

Mistress is making Castilian rose tea for Alvaro as a gentle message by first soothing his eyes. **
 * Classwork Date: 5/27/10

Response to Kathryn Park's RAFTS
 * As juan, serve people and complain about being a slave, write a poem to the gypsy complaining about their behavior.

Hey gypsy, don't act like a hippy

Just act normal for the benefit for us

Let me have some comfort, not only you.

I am a back-breaking slave, while you live on pleasure.

Don't let my life be like this, when you don't know what I'm going through. **

Classwork Date: 5/24/10

News story: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2010/05/116_66406.html Editorial: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/opinon/2010/05/202_66423.html Advertisement: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/sports/2010/05/136_66403.html Entertainment Review: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/arts/index.html Sports article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/science/25birth.html?hp Want Ads: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/automobiles/index.html Comic: http://abcnews.go.com/WN/comic-strips-cut-newspapers/story?id=10093899

Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers.

1. Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 24th:**

The trip is to the north of Spain with the Royal Family.
 * 1. Where is the trip to?

**2. What did the Majesty order the carpenter to make? the Majesty commanded the carpenter to make a locked box where Juan could keep his treasure.

Juan never liked to hunt or see animals hurt of killed.
 * 3. What did Juan not like to do to animals?

**4. Where were the offspring pink-mice from? They were living in the sack of dried corn.

Master is actually not a hunter.
 * 5. Is Master a hunter or not?

**6. What dress is the King going to wear for the portrait? The King is going to wear a hunting dress.

The deer was wounded in the throat.
 * 7. Where was the deer wounded?

**8. What was one of the disadvantages of slaves mentioned? Slaves can't own property was a big disadvantage.

Juanico is good at caring for house animals.
 * 9. What is Juanico good at?**

His name is Diego de Acedo. **
 * 10. What is the name of the last dwarf in court?

Classwork Date: 5/19/10

--What did you enjoy about being a painter?

It was a good experience to contrast lightness and darkness because it been nearly two years since I actually painted on drawings or canvases. Therefore, I believe it was a good experience to use colours to express my meaning.

--What are some of the challenges of being a painter?

Some challenges were that I had to use limited colours to show such different shades. For example I had to make 3 types of shades with one brown paint.

--Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not?

I don't think I will become a painter full time because I don't really have a talent in making portraits. In addition, I do not really like painting as an interest which makes being a painter not the most reasonable option I have. Juan de Pareja-by James

lament: ** pain The lament of losing a friend lasted forever.
 * Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and definition of the words.

constrict: to restrict tightly The courage was constricted by the rumors of the King's death.

serenity: tranquilness The unusual serenity in such a noisy room was awkward.

delineate: outline boundaries The artist delineated the character's face first.

vulgarity: offensive language The vulgarity in films make them censored.

vivacious: light-hearted The vivacious kid was appreciated by everyone in the community.

dismay: discouragement The dismay after the loss in the battle led to consecutive losses.

meticulous: observant The meticulous watch for enemies increased the security levels on the front-lines.

compassionate: caring The compassionate baby-sitter cared the baby well with a lot of attention.

preoccupation: the rate of how busy The preoccupation of the worker made him have 5 minutes of break every 7 hours of back-breaking labor.

**Show not Tell Statement in Chapter 8 in I, Juan de Pareja

Show Statemet: He paid actually less attention to me than he did to his dog, which often called to his knee when he sat down to rest between periods of posing. (Page 93)

Tell Statement: He took interest in the dog when resting. **


 * 1. Read chapter 8 and post a 5 sentence summary.**


 * The King is fond with how Juan's Master uses his words and they have a silent friendship forming. Paquita get the flower that blossomed in winter. She made Juan secretly give it to Juan Bautista by wrapping it up with paper. Laster on, Master starts drawing a portrait of Paquita to have Portugese cousins interested in her. However, the truth is eventually revealed that Paquita wants to marry Juan Bautista and this is accepted by the Master. **

Classwork Date: 5/17/10
 * 1. Read chapter 7. Choose 5 Qs, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph.

5 Questions for Chapter 7 of I, Juan de Pareja

1. What pet did Juan think of getting the Master's little girls to play with? Juan thought of letting them play with a little dog.

2. What did Juan ask for? He asked for a white kitten.

**3. How were the Italian cities? They were dirtier and less friendly with pickpockets and cutpurses on every side.

He could have more practice because they didn't let him in the same room with her.
 * 4. What could Juan do in Naples?

****5. What was the weather like when they left Seville?** It was raining.

Classwork Date: 5/14/10

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portugese soccer player who is playing for the Real Madrid Football Club. Currently, he has the most expensive transfer-team deal in the history of soccer. He is also the captain of the Portugese Professional World Cup Team. He was awarded with the Fifa World Player of the Year in 2008 and the Fife Ferenc Puskas Award in 2009. He is a taciturn character and does not talk with the public a lot. There are a lot of rumors that he is rebellious against his coach because their strategies don't match each other. When he is caught on public eye, he wears austere clothes but very shiny. People think that it was frivolous for Ronaldo to suddenly transfer clubs from Manchester United to Real Madrid. He is not frugal and uses his money on soccer gears, interior house designs, fashion, and cars. He has made his first hat-trick in Real Madrid, 1 week ago. It is capricious whether or not he will be able to top the list in LA League's goal-scoring table. Ronaldo is also impetuous and was generous enough to donate $2 million pounds to the WHO after the unfortunate Haiti Earthquake incident. If there was one person who made you be successful around the world, who would it be? I believe Alex Ferguson, Manchester United's present coach, helped me be an internationally-recognized player. He helped me gain confidence when i shoot free-kicks and he allowed me to be a right-winger, which was my true talent. Therefore, I would like to give all my thanks to Alex Ferguson.
 * Interview with Cristiano Ronaldo

**Are you going to continue wearing Mercurial Vapour and Superfly boots? I might change my soccer boots do the new Nike Elite Series which is the same as Mercurial Vapor boots jsut that there is more carbon fibers surrounding the cleats. There is a new technology that is implemented in the Elite Series. The cleat height will automatically change according to the pressure on the soccer field, and I believe this will help me in soccer.


 * Read ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction.**

Juan encounters another slave girl called Miri at the dinner room of the palace. Juan sees so much beauty within her and falls in love with her. He sees Miri cry, fall, and foam and luckily gets to meet her again. However, there is a barrier that will make Juan suffer. Miri may be sold to another owner and Juan will also have a new owner.

Prediction: Juan may actually be sold to the same owner as Miri. It may be highly not probable, but there is a chance of them getting together because it is a coincidence that they are both sold at the same time. Therefore, in Chapter 7, I believe they will be together both as slaves but under the same owner.

Classwork Date: 5/10/10~ 5/12/10

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 * 10 Question Game Link**


 * 7 Questions for Chapter 5 of** **I, Juan de Pareja

1. Where was the house located? The house was located in the heart of Madrid, not far from the Plaza Mayor, on Jeronimas Street. **

The King was very tall and very pale, with white and pink skin and hair like yellow embroidery silk.
 * 2. Describe the King's characteristics.**

It was the head of the King. **
 * 3. What was Master's first portrait?

It was very empty and "I" was the only one moving fresh charcoal and a new pot for the pain colours.
 * 4. How was the studio like?**

The King referred space as the medicine for eyes that have always to look at things too closely. **
 * 5. What did the King refer space as?

The Spaniards are said to be excitable, impetuous people.
 * 6. What are Spaniards stereotyped as?**

The wine glowed ruby through the crystal glass.
 * 7. Describe the wine in the Cristobal's picture**.


 * 3 Vocabulary Words from Chapter 5 of I, Juan de Pareja**

brocade- a rich fabric, usually silk annihilating- destroy utterly girth- the measurement around the middle of something


 * Page 3 Worksheet Vocabulary Words In Sentences**

adverse: Too much radiation from nuclear waste has adverse effects on nearby living-organisms. capricious: The weather is capricious because it rained cats and dogs two minutes ago, but now the sun is out. composition: The composition in this piece of artwork gives depth into a human's physical features. constrict: The barbed fence constricted the prisoners from escaping through the gaps. cryptic: He is always cryptic by never mentioning himself not even once in his life. derelict: The derelict asked for money on the streets until he got a bill! fatalism: Fatalism was implemented in feudalism when slaves were stuck to the property of the manor's land. lithe: I am surely not lithe because I can't roll up my body into a circle. prophetic: The fortune-teller seems prophetic plus acts as if the events nearing us are realistic. taciturn: The taciturn kid would never communicate with other and was isolated most of the times.


 * Classwork Date: 5/10/10**


 * 5 Observation from the Article Link

1. ** He was a court painter for the King Of Spain. 2. There are intense black areas on the painting. 3. He drew a portrait of Pope Innocent X. 4. Las Meninas is his last and greatest painting. 5. There are 11 figures in the last painting.


 * 5 Observations on the Paintings**

1. **Princess Margarita at age 8** This shows how the royal family stands out differently in clothing even at such a young age.

2. **Ch. 12: Pope Innocent X**
 * The clothing designs of the Pope in the picture is less embroidered and less luminous in comparison to the present time Pope's clothes and accessories.

3. **Ch. 12: Juan de Pareja in 1650 Juan in the drawing has a lot of charisma and seems to be very serious with the sharp, staring eyes.

4. **Ch. 11: the Pieta by Michelangelo** This sculpture has a lot of depth in it, which makes the figures very realistic in such complicated pose.

5. **Ch. 9: El Primo (The Cousin) Diego de Acedo**
 * The man is surely not in a pleasant mood but is still going through his daily routine of the morning. **

Classwork Date: 5/6/10


 * Literacy Game- See 'n Spell

The Review Of Game

I think it was sort of very childish. The words starts out very simple and easy but sort of gets tricky with the words having mixed-up vowels. I think this is very useful in memorizing the spelling quickly and has drawings to signify the meaning which makes it be memorized in the person's head for a short time. However, I do not think it goes in your brain for such a long time. **


 * Download Link To ppt. about Anthony Van Dyck's Life

5 Questions for Chapter 4 of I, Juan de Pareja**

1. Describe the appearance and characteristics of Dona Juana de Miranda.


 * She is a round, bustling woman who is very active and competent in managing everything.**

2. What were mixed on Master's palette?


 * The ground powder and oil were mixed.**

3. What did have Juan have the most problems within making the frame?


 * The corners were never perfectly accurate to fit in.**

4. What was actually the colours underlying the blue that Juan saw?

Underlay of blue, violet, rose, and bright green were lying underneath the blue.


 * 5. What was Master's expression when he was painting the vase at the end of the chapter?**

He was pale and silent.

Classwork Date: 5/3/10


 * 5 Questions about Chapter 3 of I, Juan de Pareja

1. Who does Juan meet at the beginning of the chapter?

2. What's the first thing that Don Camelo steal from Juan?

3. How many days does Juan work in the bakery? 4. What is the last object that Don takes away from Juan?

5. What does Don do to Juan when they randomly encounter each other again? **


 * Summary for** **Chapter 3 of** **I, Juan de Pareja.

// Juan encounters Don. Don is like a dictator over Juan and takes everything away from Juan that he earns and gains. Later, Juan works in the bakery and gets food and a place to live in. He, somehow, gets to earn a tool called a real which is stolen by Don. Don takes away every single object and money that Juan received for his hard labour. Don is very angry and beats Juan for not being obedient and working for other people instead of him. //**

Classwork Date: 4/28/10

1. Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.

1. Who does the "I" think the father is? The father is supposedly a white Spaniard.

2. What was Mistress wearing on Page 7? Mistress had a plum-color robe with gold chains around her neck.

3. How did Mistress describe Master's eating method? Mistress said that Master eats like a monk.

4. Who wrote the letter on Page 11? Emilia wrote the letter.

5. What was "I" suffering from on Page 13? Fever, hallucination, and sweat were some illnesses.

6. What is the name of the friar? The friar was called Brother Isidro.

7. What rank is Juan de Pareja in the social classes? Juan de Pareja is a slave.

Vocabulary Words:

fringe- natural border of hair retching- making a sound of vomiting dainty- delicately small and pretty

__Cheerful Mood__

Kevin- the food lover skips into line drools in front of waiter hamburgers, french fries, with diverse sauces one delicious meal, never will bore him.

__Cheerless Mood__

Kevin- the food hater budges into line frowns in front of waiter monkey brains, newt legs, with snails one rotten meal, never will make him happy

Notes about Renaissance

Classwork Date: 4/26/10

Peter the brave kid, does the tuba for the band sacrifice flute.

Site Link To My Presentation On Poetry http://poetryterminology.wikispaces.com/

Classwork Date: 4/23/10

1st Quiz: 8/10 2nd Quiz: 12/15 3rd Quiz: 100%

Classwork Date: 4/15/10

20 things that ring:

telephone phone call stop watch (time limit exceeded) alarm clock- no mute ambulance valve on top of the van truck. police car (ni-no-ni-no siren ringing) fire truck (emergency siren) hi-hat cymbal (up and down) crash cymbal (slide at 60 degrees) iAlertU (application for Mac) -security alarm goes off Facebook notification (when someone posts something) iChat Start (ding-dong sound) Vid Chat invitation accept (3 seconds to load) gong (ringing noise after hitting metallic part) temple block (the hollow sound) Cafeteria Bell (Ringing to aware the staff in the Cafeteria Deli) snare drum rim shot (silver edges make clear ringing sounds) tom-tom (vibration on the reeds on the bottom surface makes the ringing bell sound) cowbell- hollow part in the center for the sound energy to reflect upon each other causing the clashes to make ringing sounds) School Announcement Speaker (right before the announcement starts the start is the ringing sound) Wind Chimes (the inner wall makes sounds when clinked together making different melodies and tunes through the ringing tones of all the different)

Classwork Date: 4/13/10

-Read the poem 'If' on page 138. -Find one end rhyme and one half rhyme. Post. -Post your two favorite lines of the poem and then paraphrase them.

One End Rhyme: much, touch Half Rhyme: minute, it & sinew, you Two Lines: Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:

Paraphrase: Don't hate others and be normal.

Write and post a poem about an object in your house. that has at least 2 end rhymes and one half-rhyme Final 5 paragraph persuasive essay due.

Object in House: Pencil

Yellow, red, and black lying near the blue-tack sits my 2B pencil. What a good utensil!

Years ago, James used me, but now my foe, the computer has beat me.

For James, I'm proven to be worthless 'cause the games, on his Mac seems to be more of a deal.

My Hope To Be Reused has darkened. One day, he'll have refused to ever use me again. Final Draft for Persuasive Essay

Classwork Date: 4/12/10


 * Purple Literature Book

Read Response Thumbprint would be very close to my motto because ti talks about the diverse aspects of the animal and its habitat, which is what I emphasize on to look in a wide scope.

**Thematic Focus

Ralph Waldo Emerson is a poet who wrote in diver perspectives which makes a story even more interesting with the reader able to acknowledge the minds of all the characters and the settings in the poem.

Check Comprehension 2. Eve Merriam refers it to as "Thumbprint". 3. The round segments on your finger is the shape of your thumb.**
 * 1. The mountain insults the squirrel as the squirrel argues back by saying that both have different skills.

Critical Thinking 2. Anyone in the world are different from one another in different factors. 3. No one can have the same thumbprints as if the your thumb is the true identity, making it very unique. 4. Having the same thumbprint is impossible allowing everyone to be special in different forms. 5. No one is perfect and all of them never act or look the same. 6. The general point is that you cannot form someone that is like a clone of one another because they have true differences which is symbolized through the unique thumbprints.
 * 1. To enlarge something it takes time because it does not grow in a split second.

Poem about Animal and Its Habitat

Where do I sleep? In your tree hole? ** Need to hide my nuts underneath your leaves.

Warmth and food - all I need. Hey tree, hey tree you are my hero!

Classwork Date: 4/9/10

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 * 4th and 5th Paragraph**

Furthermore, there are economic advantages through the smoking ban. With more developed nations banning smoking, the concern of health-care has decreased. $56 million has been saved in terms of health-care costs in New York State. When health care is an issue, such savings are necessary in order to calm down the rage of medical expenses. Heart attacks have dropped by 27% in the US, which has led to the decline of hospital admissions. Medical hospitals have announced a stable position in health care by satisfying the customers from the skyrocketing medicine prices of last year. Some may still say that we must not intervene or violate the rights of smokers. However, the health of the community and the general advantages in the economy is more important than the freedom granted to smokers in the public. Who wouldn’t like their country’s health and economy to be flourishing?

Classwork Date: 4/7/10
 * Mos t Persuasive Sentence

 Moreover, according to the CDC, the elimination of respirable suspended particles will be reduced by more than 70% if smoking was banned in public places of New York. Lung ailment, bronchitis, and asthma, which are triggered by direct smoking has been less frequent among patients in major cities that have banned public-smoking.

3rd Paragraph Of Persuasive Essay.

Furthermore, there are economic advantages through the smoking ban. With more developed nations banning smoking, the concern of health-care has decreased. $56 million has been saved in terms of health-care costs in New York State. When health care is an issue, such savings are necessary in order to calm down the rage of medical expenses. Heart attacks have dropped by 27% in the US, which has led to the decline of hospital admissions. Medical hospitals have announced a stable position in health care by satisfying the customers from the skyrocketing medicine prices of last year. **

Classwork Date: 4/5/10

Evaluation Sentence Fluency: 4 There are sort of too long sentences such as having too many adjectives such as "round, red circles with a line crossing through a sketch of a cigar".

Word Choice: 4.5 The sentences had diverse words to explain the signs such as round, red, line crossing.


 * Starbucks Commercial**

The reason for this commercial was to show others how Starbuck is the only thing to drink to relieve stress.

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Classwork Date: 4/2/10 Reviews are mostly very persuasive with having a lot related to the taste of food. How food melts in your mouth is how the reviews are written.


 * Peter Pepper Land

You love spicy food? This is the greatest place to go. Choice of 30 sauces is the best. Starting from mild to ones you have never heard such as ultra-mega-spicy sauce, makes steam burn out of your nostrils. The chicken with all the diverse spices all combined will make food which is only available in Peter Pepper Land! If you don't like spicy food, there is always an exception. For example, mild or sweet sauces of more than 20 kinds are also usable by any customers of all age. In total 50 types of spices all using peppers is the true reality of uniqueness in Peter Pepper Land. Come to Peter Pepper Land to taste the real flavor of pepper spices, that you will never be able to taste never ever in your life ** "A man can die but once". - (Act III, Scene II).-William Shakespeare
 * Fluent Quote**

Wordy Quote Modification: A person who is mortal, means that when that person dies, he will live again with not much probability of reviving.


 * 2nd Paragraph of Essay

To be specific, smoking has a detrimental effect not only to the individual, but also to the public. Especially in public places and offices, the toxin pollution of air inside a building can be inhaled by a lot of people. In addition, if this spread of toxicity continues on for months, the number of nicotine addicts in the workplace or public will increase. Moreover, according to the CDC, the elimination of respirable suspended particles will be reduced by more than 70% if smoking was banned in public places of New York. Lung ailment, bronchitis, and asthma, which are triggered by direct smoking has been less frequent among patients in major cities that have banned public-smoking. Thus, smoking ban in the public can be beneficial to the community’s health. **

. Classwork Date: 3/30/10 First Words are: Everywhere (adverb), Signs (noun), Giving (verb)

Wordy Sentence: Signs of “No Smoking” can be seen frequently in public places, which I believe is a very reasonable law.

Concise Sentence: Putting signs of non-smoking is very reasonable.

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.// Unnecessary wordiness really annoys me.


 * 1st Paragraph of Persuasive Essay

Topic #19: Considering the rights of non-smokers, write an essay about whether smoking should or should not be permitted in public places. Convince your reader of your position. ** Everywhere you go inside buildings, there are round, red circles with a line crossing through a sketch of a cigar. Signs of “No Smoking” can be seen frequently in public places, which I believe is a very reasonable law. Giving a negative impact on neighboring non-smokers and the economic benefits are why it is a good rule to set limits on smoking in public places.

Classwork Date: 3/29/10


 * Sentence Fluency**

//Homework at KIS often results in stres//s.

1. Homework given by the teachers at KIS often contaminates the students' brains by pumping stress into them. 2. Homework

Classwork Date: 3/18/10

1. This is on the first day of school, which is around September.
 * Check you Comprehension**

2. Victor's goal is to fate out with Teresa this year.

3. Scowling is just part of Michael's way of having facial expressions.

4. He believes that scowling is a way to impress Teresa or other girls.

5. Mr. Bueller gave him his own experience and he made Teresa think that he was good at French.

1. Victor pretends to know French to act well in front of Teresa.
 * Critical Thinking**

2. The scowl makes the girls stare of look at him.

3. Mr. Bueller pretends that they are good at French and that they should be interested by Teresa by pretending the scene.

4. Teresa is a girl who is being liked and would like to have assistance in French class.

5. Teresa will find out the reality of Victor, but still understand the relationship.

6. Sometimes, other methods should be used to impress others, except for lying because the truth will be revealed.

7. People try hard because the first impression is how anyone can see you without even needing to know that person at all. This is why first impression can really help impress others in the beginning.

8. People should speak more than one language. In such a globalized world, communication around the globe is important. it is useful to know several languages, which allows you to communicate with more of a variety of people.

media type="custom" key="5641229" Classwork Date: 3/17/10 media type="custom" key="5641217" width="128" height="128" --What is the 'hook' line in the article? The hook of the article might be the direct warning given to parents.

--What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2? Boys are less developed or learn writing and reading skills more slowly in comparison to kids who don't play games.

--What does moderation mean? Moderation means a limit or a restricted rule on a subject.

--What is something in your life that you should do in moderation? I should stop playing games. I play 4 types of games for 2 hour each sometimes even up to 3 in the morning.

--What is something that you do that takes time away from reading?
 * I play games, surf the internet, and chat, which takes away reading time.

--**The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what? More time spent on games in terms of amount lead to such results.

--click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games? They can take a survey of children through schools or ask parents about whether or not their children play video games.

--What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function? Play less games or not being engaged in video game systems will improve brain functions such as less enhanced writing and reading skills.

Classwork Date: 3/15/10

PTV Review

This is James as the New York Entertainment Times columnist. The latest PTV has had a revolutionary significant change from the older versions. The microphone recording voice was more reasonable without a lot of unclear sounds. The organization of the video was very clear and understandable for the audience. However, I wouldn't give a 5 star for the video. First of all, the general public won't be too interested on such news. Better sound effects and transition is surely needed. The video is not being played very fluently. The topic should be more specified with more details with more-in-depth interviews or stunning effects to attract the viewers.


 * Word Poem-Abduct**

kidnap carry off seize capture snatch
 * is:

is not: return release

Poem

So Evil, sneaks up "Abduct" kids go missing, what on earth have you done?

"Abduct" "Abduct" return those kids. No kidnapping is allowed in the world of Utopia.

Shoo Shoo "Abduct" Never come back unless you learn the lesson of non-snatching

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Classwork Date: 3/8/10

1st Quiz: 10/10


 * A food that I like is chocolate-fudge cake. Even when I'm sad eating this allows me to be the pie in the sky. The process is a piece of cake. First you mix flour with water. Put yeast in the dough that is forms the shape of the cake. Then bake it! In a chocolate-baked cake or even muffins, put the topping as some caramel and fudge. Only two steps are needed to complete such a perfect dish. **


 * Summary of Chapter 57

John Aycliffe accepts the deal and he guides Crispin to Bear. Crispin helps Bear up and attempts to get out of the chamber. Crispin order John's men to give Bear clothes and water. John asks for the cross even before Crispin and Bear were out of the chamber; therefore, crispin threatens him by asking if John would like Crispin to tell all the men his true identity. Thus, Crispin and Bear will be guided safely out of Great Wexley.

**Summary of Chapter 58

John betrays Crispin and Bear on the city gates and orders his soldiers to get ready to slay Crispin. Bear who had the dagger fought with blade against John. Later Bear flings John into the soldiers awaiting spikes. John is finally dead on the grounds of Great Wexley. Bear commands the soldiers to make way for Crispin and himself. Crispin and Bear walks away from the gates with joy of freedom as they sing and play music.

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?
 * Answer to the Question:** //Crispin tells Bear that he is not sure he has a soul, because he has never

I believe that Crispin is talking about how he has nothing to worry about. Bear has returned next to his side. In addition, his main concern John Aycliffe is gone. Therefore, Crispin has nothing to fear. The only factor left of his left is joy of having freedom. This is why it seems as if Crispin is starting a new life. //

Classwork Date: 3/5/10 Dear S.O.
 * Letter to S.O.**

This is James. I had a good time with you so far. However, these days I just have a feeling that I don't really get along with you. We frequently get into arguments. There is more to you that meets the eye such as I saw you using physical violence at others. I just saw you in a different perspective from how I first saw you. Don't be upset because there are more than one way to skin a cat. You may just live a more moral life or just hang out with some other guy. Oh well. Bye.

-James-

Classwork Date: 3/5/10 Eventually Crispin tells John Aycliffe about how he is the son of Lord Furnival. As evidence, Crispin shows John how it says he is the son of Lord Furnival on his cross where the writing is carved. Crispin nearly destroys John Acyliffe and made a deal with John Acyliffe. If Crispin gave the cross to John Acyliffe, Crispin and Bear would be freed to leave Great Wexley. They cannot come back to this city ever again in their whole life, but they will never need to worry about John's men spying on them. **
 * 5 Sentence Summary of Chapter 56

Classwork Date: 3/3/10
 * 5 Ideas about Letter Etiquette

1. Formal letters or a direct phone call will be very appropriate when talking in a business or a teacher. 2. We should be aware of our email address so it is more formal rather than being inappropriate. 3. Use proper language when sending a letter, not text language. 4. You should put a serious and professional look in a formal letter. ** 5. Give respect in terms of Dear.....


 * Obituary with 2 idioms

Peter Samuel Kim at the age of 96 years old, passed away on March 2nd of 2010 in Baghdad after being hit by a rocket launcher on a nearby battlefield target.

There will be a service at 4:30pm at the St. Andrew Church on Saturday. The service will be guided through by Peter's younger death, Ryan Kim.

Peter Kim was born in 1914. He worked for the Imperial War Museum for several years and became interested in fighting in the war. He has been in several wars including the Vietnam War, World War 1 and 2, plus the War in Iraq and Afghanistan. Peter Samuel Kim bent over backwards when he fought for his country for 70 years. He was a very courageous man and knew that his soul could be wasted for his native country's people. He could catch more flies with honey than vinegar. Besides, he helped around the elders and did a lot of community service. It is very unfortunate that he passed away.

I hope everyone can attend his funeral service.

Thank you. **

Classwork Date: 2/25/10
 * Crispin Chapter 39 Keynote Presentation

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Classwork Date: 2/24/10
 * Make a poem out of a vocabulary word from Crispin

word: sumptuous

__is__ lavish, opulent, magnificent, luxurious, resplendent

__is not__ plain, simple, unadorned, unostentatious, unembellished

Poem

**Sumptuous

So lavishly dressed, stands Sumptuous. Not plain at all, Why so luxurious?

Sumptuous the Not So Simple, with sparkling diamonds, flickering sequels, the opulence is everywhere.

How resplendent! On the waves of magnificence, glides Sumptuous, left behind lies the Unostentatious.

Classwork Date: 2/23/10

1st Quiz: 10/10 2nd Quiz: 100%

Kathryn baked Yena a **delicious** //cake//. Classwork Date: 2/19/10
 * Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter.

Chapter 38 1. How tall was large stone building which was located on the other side of the square? Answer: It was some three stories tall.

2. What are the types of cloths that he sold? Answer: He sold Moscovy furs, Toledo daggers, Flemish hats, and Italian gloves.

****Chapter 39** 1. When Crispin arrived at Great Wexley, how did he feel? Answer: Crispin was overwhelmed by the many things he saw.

2. When Crispin went to the gates at night where the two soldiers were, how did they react? Answer: They told Crispin to go back home and the gates will open the day after.

1. Why didn't Bear tell Crispin about John Acyliffe being summoned? Answer: Bear wanted to avoid all of this.
 * Chapter 40

2. How did Bear respond when Crispin asked if Bear will forgive him? Answer: Bear said that sometimes he forgets things.

****Chapter 41** 1. What was Bear doing at night when Crispin woke up? Answer: Bear was sitting next to Widow Daventry and a man, assumed to be John Ball.

2. According to what Crispin heard, what was Bear planning to do? Answer: What Crispin heard was that Bear was planning some rebellion with the assistance of his friends.

1. When Crispin woke up, what did he hear? Answer: When Crispin woke up, there was a tumultuous noise of bells. **
 * Chapter 42

2. At the ned of the chapter, what did Crispin compare himself to? Answer: He compared himself and Bear as birds that Bear would catch.

Classwork Date: 2/12/10

tall, vertical buildings religious church-powerful **
 * Taking Notes about Medieval Video

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 * iMovie about Family**

Classwork Date: 2/10/10

Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch: means not think about the future before we reach it.
 * Dime A Dozen: something so common that its value is little or nothing

In some nations in Africa, diamond is the dime a dozen because thousands of karats can be found in these regions. The supply of diamonds are abundant and even overflowing. Other countries are jealous of this advantage of these African nations. They shouldn't count their chickens before they hatch because there are other places within other nations outside Africa that are full of diamond mines. Therefore, they should search for those abundant mines, first. **

Classwork Date: 2/9/10
 * 3 Prepositional Phrases**

At another time when we were before our evening fire, (Page153) if he refuses (Page 154) with a rueful smile (Page 155)


 * Crispin Chp 32-35 --7 Sentence Summary**


 * Crispin and Bear travel through the nearby towns. They start performing in front of audiences with not much gains; however, Crispin attempted his best. As Crispin and Bear comes close to each other, Crispin eventually becomes an assistance of Bear's. Their last destination ** is Great Wexley. This is the community that Lord Furnival his ruled. Unexpectedly to Crispin's eyes there are a lot of people such as nuns, priest and unfamiliar people crowded in the area.They later found out that Lord Furnival has died and the people of Great Wexley are searching for someone.

Classwork Date: 2/5/10


 * PTV Article

This is James reporting about the upcoming volleyball season. Volleyball season starts in February. KIS has had more people signing in for the volleyball. There has been more plans to improve the results for KIS's volleyball team in the KAIAC competition. KIS fell a bit short on the KAIAC competition last year. However, this year we would like to see significant improvements within the volleyball team. **
 * Write a Poem

Yellow, Red, and Blue with letter written all over it, we see Post-its. **

Along the pages of the book, are the Post-its that we use.

Post-its are useful during reading time, but not much people use them, 'cause they're too lazy.


 * Questions and Vocabulary

Chapter 29~31 Questions Of Crispin

1. What's the purpose of the brotherhood? **//Answer: The purpose of the brotherhood is to bring change and make things better.//

//Answer: The men, women, and children were plowing, weeding, and hoeing.//
 * 2. When Crispin arrives at Lodgecot, what are the people doing?**

//Answer: Bear leaped in front of the priest and kneeled down for permission to perform for the holy god.//
 * 3. How did Bear act in front of the church priest?**

//Answer: The priest was very pleased and gave him a blessing.//
 * 4. How did the priest react when Bear sang the sacred song?**

//Answer: They earned four silver pennies, four farthings, and six loaves of bread.//
 * 5. How much did Crispin and Bear earn from the church people?**

Vocabulary

luster- hope or light (brightness) mazer- a hardwood drinking bowl
 * trinity- the Christian Godhead as one God in three people: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit**

Classwork Date: 2/3/10

Write a newspaper article on your locker. Underline at least 5 prepositions. ** Yesterday on February 2nd, middle school building __of__ Korea International School, a very weird incident occurred. Someone had stolen 8 textbooks that are James's property ,7th Grader __from__ KIS. __Since__ the CCTV was operating, the criminal was caught. The criminal was shown blurry __on__ the CCTV screen. The person __behind__ this event was Peter Samuel Kim.
 * Locker News Article

**
 * Narrative Essay


 * Voice of Singers from iTunes

1. Fire-2NE1 The singers' lyrics are brief and gives a simple story. There is not much description, so it doesn't have much voice.

2. Indian Boy- MC Monkey The voice is clear and very rhythmic and has a lot of meaning in the words. The adventure of the jungle in the POV from an Indian tribe is described with action and vivid, visual images.

3. Green Day- Time of Your Life The voice is very understandable and is serious. The importance of time is shown with his examples and expressions of urgency in terms of the time ticking around. Thus, the voice is reasonable with a lot of emphasis on it. Read the voice rubric.


 * 1) 1 Essay: I went to swim.
 * 2) 3 Essay: I ran to the swimming pool with my friends.
 * 3) 5 Essay: I sprinted towards the freezing swimming pool, with my closest friends with rubber boards in their arms. **

Classwork Date: 1/31/10


 * Chapter 26 ~28 Comprehension Questions**

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

//**Crispin learnt how to play the recorder after being taught by Bear.**//

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

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

//**The group of pigeons were disturbed.**//

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 feels more comfortable with Bear as time passes. They share their thoughts and Bear is willing to guide and help Crispin survive in this confusing and dangerous situation by risking his own life. On Page 122, when Bear tries to teach Crispin how to play the recorder, this shows passion and warmth in Bear to Crispin. Thus, obviously, Crispin will feel more closer to Bear because someone is directly caring for him. On page 131, Bear shows Crispin how to snare, which is one method of survival in a situation where you are near John Aycliffe or the steward.//**


 * Vocabulary for Chp. 25~28**

Classwork Date: 1/28/10

Classwork Date: 1/26/10

Second Paragraph for Narrative Essay

Communicating with computers has never been possible until the late 90s when technology became revolutionary. The concept of C+ language was first invented. However, my eagerness to learn about the cyber world allowed me to step into the C++ language, which is the advanced and updated version. For several months, 2 hours everyday I would look at my computer screen to memorize the language. My brain focused on the letters and my fingers teleported from one key to another. Everyday, I started to learn more and more as my understanding became clearer. I was able to translate ad directly send real signals to my Mac manually.

Classwork Date: 1/25/10

First Paragraph for Narrative Essay

Red triangular signs of errors that cover our computer screens are the worst things about our Macs. Thus, the computer language, known as the C++ language, was what was the key to unlocking these code error messages. Computers speak a different language in comparison to us, humans. Errors occur because our commands to the computer cannot be read or understood. This is when we have to directly use the computer language in order to communicate fluently with the Mac, which will eliminate our technical problems.

Passion: 4-in order to communicate fluently with the Mac Sounds like something I'd say: 4.5-are the worst things about our Macs Help audience understand: 5- C++ language, was what was the key to unlocking these code error messages Captured tone: 4- Errors occur because our commands to the computer cannot be read or understood. Use of humor is appropriate: 4.5 Computers speak a different language.

Q& A for Chp. 23~25

How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village?


 * She was isolated and mocked by the village people as being shamed.**

What happened to his father?


 * His father died from the Black Plague.**

Define pestilence and use in a sentence.


 * Pestilence-detrimental illness

The pestilence stroke him too hard that he didn't return to his conscience.**

Did Crispin’s mother have a surname?


 * It is not spoken of.**

How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear?


 * Crispin feels more comfortable because he has found a person who could rely and talk on about his own feelings.**

What is a wolf’s head?


 * A wolf head is a state where a person is not considered humane anymore and that anyone can kill the person without any permission.**

Why does Bear wear a two-part hat?


 * Bear wears the 2-part hat to represent the nice and evil worlds of a human being.**

Which saint did Crispin pray to?


 * Crispin prayed to St. Giles.**

Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water?


 * Bear wanted to show how there is a different aspect of a person (Crispin) when washing.**

What does Crispin say about his soul?


 * Crispin says that his soul sometimes cannot be controlled.**


 * Classwork Date: 1/21/09**

Thesis Statement: Having computer limits and errors are really annoying. Thus I started memorizing the C++ language which quickly helped me with technical problems on my Mac by going through loopholes.


 * Classwork Date: 1/19/09

--List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay Narrative essays mostly uses dialogue. Narrative essays are not deeply thought out. They are written in 1st or 3rd POV.wnloa There is a time order in the essay. The essays provides a specific and accurate point. --A narrative essay tells a (fill in the blank) story. A narrative essay tells a simple story. --Give an example of your own thesis statement. With VMWare Fusion having complicated installation steps, I will reveal the simple guideline of how to have Windows run parallel with Mac.

--What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? The importance of following instructions as a camper, a twist in action ,and a camping story is what we can expect. --What is the climax of the sample essay? Jerry is in danger and the bear is about to strike and charge into Jerry's tent. --What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay?** Thinking about experience, quotes related to lessons, and teachings from fables can be good in finding a point in an essay.


 * Classwork Date: 1/15/10

Hyperbole

It makes me SAD when I see an ant get its abdomen squished by an 10 ton truck with the blood all over the tire. The FUNNIEST thing that ever happened to me was when Sam burped 10 times with hiccups continuously. I really get angry when Peter twists my arm 200 times with bolts of electricity going through me, piercing into my heart.

**


 * Classwork Date: 1/12/10

Vocabulary-Narrative Paragraph Chp 9/10 garment, foreboding, hag, skirting, crone

The unique garment that she wore became the new fashion. Even the hags in the skirting of the town started wearing this new garment. Once my mother put glitters on the garment, which made it look like a diamond-filled dress. There was one other crone who was really jealous of the glittery dress that my mom had. I sensed a feeling of guilt in the crone's eyes so I watched all her movements carefully. One day, my mom's dress was gone. Everyone foreboded the crone after I gave specific details of evidence that led to the criminal, which was the crone.

Vocabulary-Narrative Paragraph Chp 11/12 hoist, albeit, gross, tumult, folly, forage

We were stranded on an island after escaping from the bloody, cruel, barbaric, and fearless pirates. Everyone was in tumult with not a lot of food supply left for all of us. We had to fight for our lives by directly attacking each other and we foraged for food. After 1 month of survival, only me and my friend were alive. Our clothes were all ripped any we collected all the peeled off and worn off shrouds and combined them into a flag where we wrote SOS with animal blood, which was totally gross because we had to use our hands to kill animals. We hoisted the shroud up in the air with a thick branch. Albeit this was a very folly method to have hope in being rescued, this was what we could only think of. Our supplies were strictly limited; however, we soon got help after a titanic ferry with torch-lights shining everywhere passed through the sea and saw our torn-off flag.

Classwork Date: 1/6/10**

**Chapter 1- 20 Crispin Vocab** midst - midst of pauper - poor farmer transgression - go beyond moral boundaries shroud - funeral cloth for corpse steward - a manager of property or estate poaching - hunting animals illegally taunted - mock, tease deign - to do something that is not honored forfeit - penalty for wrongdoing
 * Chapter 1**

ceased - stopped parchment - stiff & thin animal skin to write on avail - take advantage of welt - red blow mark kin - family relations minions - followers of a powerful person (servile) transfixed - motionless from horror
 * Chapter 2**

recurrence - happening again jests - jokes serf - an agricultural laborer mortality - not being able to continue life shunned - avoid, ignore, and reject mercenary - money greediness impoverished - poor plight - troubled
 * Chapter 3**

untoward - unexpected, unlucky reeve - head of community meander -curved, wander infidels - atheist thatch -straw roof mean - to show or represent impenetrable - unable to enter or pierce through bailiff -monitors or guards pinnacle -top, summit fallow - empty fields for rotation crops
 * Chapter 4**

canonical - accepted apprehension - uneasiness strident - loud, rough (voice) implore - to beg clamor - loud noise (applause)
 * Chapter 5/6**

skittish - full of joy and playful treason - crime for nation’s betrayal petitions -appeal, request moot - controversial curfew - law that everyone must stay in houses between specific hours.
 * Chapter 7**

alb - a white vest for Christian clergymen sanctuary -safe zone genuflect - to honor by kneeling sullen - ill-tempered and moody siege - under bombardment tonsured -shaving of monk’s top head tallow - animal lipid distraught - anxious and unease scrutinized - monitor or observe
 * Chapter 8**

garment - cloth foreboding - suspicion, worry hag - old woman, witch skirting - circular outside wall crone -similar to hag
 * Chapters 9/10**

hoist - to raise albeit - but, although folly - foolish tumult - loud uproar gross - unpleasant forage - rummage for food
 * Chapters 11/12**

dire - extremely serious or urgent distended - cause something to swell by stretching it from inside besieged - surrounded by soldiers blight - illness in plant famished - extremely hungry and poor, malnutrition pillage - robbery with violence
 * Chapters 13/14**

sustenance - food for energy daub- spread on surface trepidation -fear, danger dell - a small valley wattle - branched fence pestilence - <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;"> epidemic <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">hamlet - a small community clotted - material stuck together
 * Chapter 15**

<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">garbed - unique clothing unkempt -messy impression glutton -eating greedily tyranny -dictatorship <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">ruddy - having a healthy red color <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">cur - an aggressive dog in poor condition sweetmeats - <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">sweet food prudence -thinking of future <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">raucously - making a disturbing noise <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">doddering - tremble of old age <span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">loot - goods taken from enemy
 * Chapter 16/17**

<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: normal;">putrid - rotting odor mortal - subject to death revels -involved in livelihood perchance - perhaps pate - person’s head wager - bet screed - long piece of writing christen - baptize lamenting - weeping, crying
 * Chapter 18/19**

servile - having willingness to please others acolyte - an assistant beguiled - charm, deceive, trick punctilious - showing great attention to detail mummers - masked mime <span style="font-family: Helvetica,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;">bravado -bravery
 * Chapter 20**


 * Classwork Date: 12/7/09**


 * 10 facts about Medieval Life**
 * 1) Brides carried bouquets of flowers to hide body odor.
 * 2) Men had the privilege of the nice clean water.
 * 3) Animals would slip off the slippery roof of the houses.
 * 4) The poor had house floors as dirt, while the wealthy had house floors of slate.
 * 5) Most of the diet was vegetables and mostly stew.
 * 6) Meat, especially bacon, was a sign of wealth.
 * 7) The layers of bread were given to special status of people.
 * 8) Ale and whisky knocked out people for days.
 * 9) One out of 25 people were accidentally buried alive.
 * 10) There was not a lot of places to bury corpses, so they reused the coffins by taking out the bones in the former coffin.
 * Crispin Literary Terms**


 * Antagonist-something or someone that conflicts against the protagonist**

Example: John Aclyffe is one of the antagonists who tries to kill and make Crispin suffer.


 * Protagonist-the primary good character in the story**

Example: Crispin is the general protagonist in the story, who leads the whole story.


 * Characterization-method to indirectly show the main character’s characteristics**

Example: Father Quinel and Bear the people who are used for characterization to know how others think about Crispin.


 * Theme- the main issue or topic that is brought up in the book**

Example: One theme in the book could be wealth and poverty.
 * Symbol- representation**

The Cross Of Lead is a symbol of the Black Plague.


 * Internal Conflict- a dispute within yourself**

Crispin has an internal conflict of whether fear or bravery must win in this risky situation.


 * External Conflict- a dispute between you and the outside world**

Crispin has an external conflict with his home village where people think he has stole money and killed the priest.

<span style="font-family: Arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">The issue that has been stirred that Crispin has murdered a priest shows that more negative events will occur to Crispin.
 * Foreshadow- method of giving the reader a hint of what is going to happen next**


 * Classwork Date: 12/4/09

Key Sentence for Chapter 27

'''Crispin," he said with the utmost solemnity," mortal men are never perfect." Pg128 This is the key sentence of chapter 27 because this is the theme of the whole story where people come into conflicts because humans do not have perfection.

10 sentence Summary for Crispin (Chp 23~30)

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

Crispin ad Bear communicate along their way about the past childhood that Crispin had. Crispin once prays with the cross of lead in his hands, which Bear calls the sign of the Black Death era. Next, Bear who considers Crispin, ugly with the long filthy hair and skin cuts and bathes Crispin in the nearby river. They slowly heading towards the towns with more population. One day, Bear reads off the cross of lead that Crispin considered useful and just kept his mind to himself, not telling Crispin about anything. Crispin who now has learned some skills of entertainment from Bear reaches the town and starts entertaining people. Bear and Crispin earns not a lot, but enough money. This money is used to live off the streets of the city while they wander around here by acquiring simple food (bread). They later find out the Crispin is convicted guilty of a crime, which he has never done, which is murdering a church priest. **


 * Classwork Date: 12/2/09

score for metaphor, simile, or personification quiz**


 * Classwork Date: 11/30/09**

Alliteration for Imovie

__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. 2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__. 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell. 6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walkers. 7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. Now, write 3 examples of your own.

Personification 1. The __wind whistled loudly__ as the __animals complained about the upcoming coldness__.

The weather is very windy and the animals are suffering from the coldness.

2. The __MacBook Pro started to lose its patience__ as __he tried to protest against the human's hands punching his fingers into the Mac__.

The MacBook is irritated with the owner of the Mac.

3. The __small shoes squeezed my feet__ to block blood from flowing into my feet.

The shoes were too tight and short for his feet.

Chapter 15-20 :2 question & 1 vocab

__Chapter 15__ 1. Why was the village so empty? 2. What was in the empty house, which had half a roof?

trepidation: feeling of agitation

__Chapter 16__ 1. What colour was the fat man's tunic? 2. What happened when crispin tried to get the bread from the man?

treason: crime for betraying one's nation

__Chapter 17__ 1. What did the man say when Crispin said that he was fleeing away his lawful town to save himself? 2. What did Crispin say right before the man released him?

mock: tease in a disgraceful manner

__Chapter 18__ 1. Did Crispin gain his freedom? 2. What was Crispin's oath?

default: failure to fulfill an obligation

__Chapter 19__ 1. What does the man do as a living? 2. Which castles has he been to?

enable: give authority

__Chapter 20__ 1. What did Crispin try to do as he carried the sack behind the man? 2. What about London shocked Crispin?

pestilence: fatal epidemic disease


 * Classwork Date: 11/25/09**

Weird Sea Creatures
 * Descriptive Paragraph**

2,500 meters under the ocean, this little puny orange-painted fish pierces through the freezing (no sunlight) water silently as a toy airplane glides smoothly into the empty air by waving its whole stretched-out body side to side. Its name is Neocyema and it is one of the rarest species in the world. It is very unique by being the 5th generation of the fish species. Its long and very thin body structure allows it to wander all around the deep ocean allowing it to be the professional scuba diver. A fish with the length of 16cm wiggles into the dark pit of the sea, which really looks like a bright coloured- wooden arrow slowly diving into the unknown world of the sea.


 * //Feedback for Movies//** (for each group)


 * Group 4 member names: Jasmine**

2 things I learned:

1. I learned about the polarization in the community.

2. I got to know how the rich women had a lot of thick layers of clothing.

One thing I liked about the movie:

I like the part about the idea about the puppets.

One thing that can be improved:

The graphic lags a bit and there are unnecessary pauses which might frustrate the audience.


 * Group 3 member names: James & Brian**

2 things I learned:

1. I learned how to use a real trebuchet using the balance point.

2. I understood why long swords were very advantageous in long range.

One thing I liked about the movie:

The music was very suitable with our play.

One thing that can be improved:

The accuracy of the spelling should be increased.


 * Group 2 member names: Yena & Katherine**

2 things I learned:

1. I learned the efficiency of the bows and arrows

2. I learned the normal diet of the poor people of Medieval Times.

One thing I liked about the movie:

There was a lot of humor and energy in the performance.

One thing that could be improved:

More organization in displaying the stages of the knight could be done.


 * Group 1 member names: Peter & Philip**

2 things I learned:

1. I learned about the uses and the specific ranges of the weaponry that was shown on their video. It had shown a lot of basic information about the diverse Medieval weapons.

2. The fluency and the pronunciation was understandable, which made the play more audible.

One thing I liked about the movie:

I liked how Peter & Philip made those small miniatures of the weapons.

One thing that could be improved:

One thing that could be improved is by putting more action or transition between weapons. It would be more exciting.


 * Classwork Date: 11/23/09

Showing not Telling

Show: I saw a shimmering glint of a sword. (Pg 51)

Tell: I saw a sword.

I-movie-Finished Product

5 sentence summary of Crispin Chapter 6~10

Chapter 6

People came out of the church as the village people started to talk among their groups. The stranger and John Acyliffe had stepped out of the manor mounted on horseback with weapons. Asta's son was planning to go to Father Quinel and ask him what had gone on. However he saw the men leave, which he considered a search party. In addition, he knew he had to meet Father Quinel at night.

Chapter 7

One day, Asta's son hid in a thick oak tree. He was hiding there when 2 men (Matthew and Luke) walked by and were having a conversation about tyranny. The two men did not like how taxes skyrocketed and labor increased for them. In addition, Asta's son found out that he was being convicted of guilt for stealing money from the manor house. When it was dark, he came down from the tree to see that the light from the manor house was still glowing.

Chapter 8

Asta's son silently goes to Father Quinel's shelter. He is given food and the priest tells a little bit of what is going on at the church. Asta's son has been classified as the wolf's head, which mean anyone can kill him. Also the priest tells Asta's son that when the son was baptized he was secretly named Crispin. Quinel is supposed to meet Crispin at Peregrine's house, the next day.

Chapter 9

Crispin tries to go and meet Father Quinel, but a different figure appears. Cerdic, a village boy who was commanded by Father Quinel went to Peregrine's house together with Crispin. Cerdic says that the priest, Father Quinel, was unable to meet Crispin. Peregrine gives Crisping food and porridge. Peregrine tells Crispin to go south with safety.

Chapter 10

Cerdic warns Crispin that he should not go south. The menhad said that they were going north, but hunting Crispin down was a secret so a good place to run for was west. Crispin went west to see no sign of Father Quinel. Slowly he ran to the lake with any last hopes of seeing Father Quinel before leaving when he saw 4 men armed with glaives. He was guided into a trap. **


 * Classwork Date: 11/16/09**

5 sentence summary of Crispin Chapter 3~5

Chapter 3

Asta's son found out the true reality of his orphanage. His father died from the Black Plague; therefore, Asta and her son had to worked for the county under Lord Furnival who was away in a war. Asta's son had no specific name except for being a son. Now with his mother gone he believes that his only companion or guardian is Father Quinel. Asta's son believes that when the angel comes, all this hardship would disappear with him having a much better life.

Chapter 4

Asta's son is now homeless with no shelter to protect himself. He does not want to endure all the heartbreaking events that is occurring to him.Thus, he tries to escape away from this land. He is leaving the boundaries of Lord Furnival and the people of this county will not like Asta's son if he comes back. Asta's son is under great hesitation on whether or not he should escape or not.

Chapter 5

Something is going on at the church. The church bell is ringing loudly with everyone in the county frustrated. Asta's son see the stranger that he eavesdropped on few days ago. A very essential and important conversation must have been going on, on the night Asta's son saw the stranger.Asta's son did not feel good about this issue about John Acyliffe and the stranger so he just prays to God in order to get protection from God.


 * Classwork Date: 11/12/09**

5 sentence summary of Crispin Chapter 2.

Asta's son had woken up from a sound at night. He realized that he had lost consciousness when his head landed on a ground stone. When his awareness came back, he saw a light nearby, so he went near the light. An unknown man with a hooded cloak on was giving red-sealed letters to John Acyliffe. Asta's son eavesdropped on the conversation, but at the last second, John Acyliffe saw Asta's son; therefore, he flees into the dark.


 * Classwork Date: 11/11/09**

Questions about Crispin-Chapter 1?

1) Who was the only friend of Asta?

2) What command did John Acyliffe give to Asta's son?

3) What did Father Quinel say to Asta's son?

4) Describe the garment Asta's son was wearing?

5) When Asta's son fell down, where did his head land? She landed on her head on the stone

midst- middle point

shroud- garment enveloping a dead person

taunted- provoke someone

pauper- a very poor person

steward- a person who looks after passengers on a train or aircraft

deign- do something that one considers to be beneath one''s dignity

transgression- to go beyond the bounds of

poaching- illegally hunt animals

forfeit- lose or be deprived of


 * Classwork Date: 11/9/09**

Check your comprehension 1. The daughter's actions

result for spelling bee

final descriptive essay

French rooted words in modern day English-the original words + the 5 other words

bureau: a chest of drawers physique: development of a person's body chic: fashionable boutique: a small shop selling flashy accessories rendezvous: a meeting at a specific time and location cliche: very predictable an usual phrase cul-de-sac: a street closed at one end buffet: a meal where people serve themselves chef: professional cook Monsieur: Mr. crayon: a pencil of colored chalk


 * Classwork Date: 11/3/09**

Actions of the detailed character

Strong Verbs
 * Classwork Date: 11/2/09**

say-weak verb

strong verbs: exclaim question remark vocalize reply response note on voice out comment on opinion on scream on the top of his voice screech yell blurt out point out


 * Classwork Date: 10/29/09**

//Favourite Metaphors and Similes

Favourite Metaphors 1. craning over garden fences- I liked this metaphor because I could really picture the image in my head. 2. a long, shaggy mane- I could feel the filthiness of the mane. 3. black steel wool- The sensory details are all expressed in only 3 words.

Favourite Similes 1. like a blade, and a knife- The sharpness and the eagerness of this simile can be clearly seen. 2. flicker of light - It gives the sense of lightning speed and the rapidness. 3. his neck seemed as thick as Taran's waist- This gives a real physical feature of a character.

//Words <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> // Auburn- reddish brown colour Bleary- unfocused from sleepiness // Exotic- originating from a foreign nation Exuberant- full of excitement, joyful Gaudy- tasteless Gaunt- full of hunger Hysterical- uncontrolled from extreme emotion Lacy- trimmed with lace or leaving a thin silhouette Lethargic- sluggish, slow moving, not moving actively Nappy- refuse, ignore or reject

2 Paragraphs

Picture of Character

(I could not put it in a pages doc. so I just grabbed a screenshot of the computer-made drawing of my character.)


 * Classwork Date: 10/27/09**

1. I would like the mother to listen more and support her daughter actively. In addition, I think it would be better if she could be much more softer and not too harsh. The daughter should do everything she can to persuade her mum about forcing her to do so many hard tasks

2. The parents should just leave their children to do whatever they want. The children will find entertainment on their own and get to know what the subjects they are good or bad at. Then, this will generally and naturally allow the children to acquire skills without much attention or awareness of the parents.

3. n/a

4. The mother tries to make her a prodigy by making her take piano lessons, memorize the capital of countries, master deck cards, calculating polynomials in her head, doing head-stands, predicting the temperature of big cities in the world, and knowing the Bible by heart.

5. Amy made one mistake at first. Then, a domino effect occurred and she made a lot of mistakes at the end. All the audience were disappointed and thought she did bad.

6. The mother forces her to practice the piano, and her daughter says that she wants someone else to guide her life, not her own mother.

7. Amy’s mother surprisingly asks if her daughter was willing to take the grand piano that she desired back.

8. Her daughter realized that the piece was not the original copy. The music piece was only one part.

9. The daughter is not good at taking these quizzes and tests, because her results and her performance ratings are very low.

10. The similarity is that they both think the the prodigy is very skilled in specific activities. However, the daughter also believes that a prodigy must have perfection in everything, while her mum thinks a prodigy is a person who puts all effort into have good skills, not necessarily perfection.

The mum thought that she was doing her best to make her daughter pleased, but the words that came out of the daughter’s mouth was not really the way she wanted it to be. Therefore, the mum is really disappointed and does not know what to do.

12. They learned through this conflict that no human can be as perfect as they want he/she to be.

13. I think if the goal is reachable and they try hard, everything is possible and able to be done. Thus, I disagree with the daughter’s opinion.

14. The child has been exposed to different culture in comparison to the parents. Conflicts in language, culture, traditions, point of view, patriotism may be triggered between immigrant parents and children born in America.


 * Classwork Date: 10/26/09**

October 26th, 2009

How do you feel about being pushed towards a goal that you did not choose?

I wouldn't feel pleasant because I am about to have a career that will bore me to death. I have a goal that I would like to achieve, which fits my personal views, but if I an forced to be an artist, I'll cry myself to death. I might even be picked as the worst painter in the world. Why do a job that may highly ruin my life. I think there is no point of doing it. I will not achieve anything and not even like my profession. Then, why bother?! This is why I believe that i should not be forced to do what someone else desires. I must do what my true heart says, not depending on others.

**
 * My Section of the Comic


 * Classwork Date: 10/19/09**

cool Comic Life Example This is just cool with like 8 people talking at once on one screen. With the dazzling background, the comic life screenshot looks very professional with good graphic images also.

Idiom Quiz Result 3 idiom included in one screenshot


 * Classwork Date: 10/15/09**

//1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave? Ulysses ripped his clothes and pretended to be a beggar

2. Who is Eumaeus? Eumaeus is the swineherd.

3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? He wasn't sure how the swineherd will act to him, so in order to be safe he changed his reputation (appearance).

4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? Those are the number of suitors for Penelope.

5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus? Ulysses was full of joy to see Telemachus.

6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day? Ulysses planned to go to his kingdom and wander around beggin for food from the suitors all dwelling in his castle.

7. What is a cudgel? Cudgel is a short thick stick used as a weapon.

8. How old was Argos? Argos is 21 years old.

9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? Antinous was the person who whacked Ulysses from the back.

10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?// It was a contest on who could be able to bend Ulysses' bow in the arrow- shooting contest.


 * Classwork Date:10/14/09**

__Vocabulary and Sentences__

//Ino's Veil//

polyp- animal form with tentacles Thousands of polyps were tightly grasping onto the round surface of the rock.

crested- to form a wave or a river He crested the paper so that it looked like an oval.

cavern- a large cave The archeologists excavated numerous Egyptian artifacts in the cavern.

//Nausicaa//

ruffian- a violent person The ruffian is well-known to be living in this neigbhorhood scaring people.

bard- a traditional poet The bard always wrote his poems based on the Battle of Hasting that occurred 1,000 years ago.

osprey- bird (fish hawk) The osprey was glimpsing at the fish gliding through the lake beneath it.

__Comic for Nausicaa__ Page 132 of Chapter Nausicaa

Idioms-Screenshots first idiom second idiom third idiom fourth idiom fifth idiom sixth idiom seventh idiom

Final Draft for Essay **
 * Classwork Date: 10/12/09

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

Charybdis had assisted Poseidon too much with letting him have a lot of land ownership. This is why Zeus is angry because Zeus wants more land control.
 * 2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis?**

Poseidon wanted to grant Scylla as his wife. However, Poseidon's former wife wouldn't like Poseidon flirting so she changed Scylla into a dreadful monster.
 * 3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster?**

Scylla looked like an octopus with 6 heads and 12 legs eager to eat lost sailors.
 * 4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster?**

Yes, Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks barely but was nearly in danger.
 * 5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False?**

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

Ulysses' boat is black. The end of Scylla's tentacles look like human hands.
 * 7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue?**
 * 8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like?**

Six men were eaten by Scylla and were fed to the six heads.
 * 9. How many of Ulysses’ men were eaten by Scylla?**

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

The starboard of a ship is the right side of the vessel part.
 * EC: Where is starboard on a ship?**

** first part of the comic second part of the comic third part of the comic
 * Comic

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: verdana,arial,'ms sans serif','trebuchet ms','sans serif'; font-size: 11px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">All in glossy went my trick ing on a of dreadful into the dumb gods.
 * Classwork Date: 10/08/09

gloomy lazy Hermes ed light and ing the inhabitants before.

scary be they than cannibals the inhabitants the inhabitants.

gloomy danger at a Polyphemus the Ulysses before.

light at swine went my trick ing ing the beeswax down into the dumb gods.

gloomy lazy Hermes ed light and ing the cattle before.

be they than stories the lazy inhabitants the light n inhabitants.

gloomy provision at a dreadful speed the Tartarus before.

at went my trick ing ing the grayness down into the dumb gods.

gloomy lazy Hermes ed light and ing the archery before.

be they than Circe the inhabitants the inhabitants.

gloomy vessel at the glossy grayness the booties before.

All in glossy went my trick ing on a of dreadful into the dumb gods.

gloomy lazy Hermes ed light and ing my sailors kill before.

- James & [|e.e. cummings] **


 * Classwork Date: 10/08/09**

Summary of Cattle of the Sun

Ulysses and his crews land on the Sun Titan's island. They are hungry; however, they know that eating beef was wrong so they scavenged for food but no food could be found. Later, after a month, the crews cannot wait any longer and start eating 6 cows. Titan is angry and calls Zeus to punish them. Heavy, bad weather goes by and Ulysses sees himself not punished by the gods.

Vocabulary of Cattle of the Sun

keel- turn over boat kine- old version of cows brood- think deeply

Summary of Calypso

Ulysses encounters an island where Calypso lives. Calypso desires to make Ulysses everlasting and wants him to be her husband. Ulysses urgently wants to go back to Ithaca so he prays to the gods. Later Athena and Hermes comes to the rescues and assists him on the way home. Even Calypso allows the escort of Ulysses because a decision made by the pure gods cannot be disobeyed.

Vocabulary of Calypso

abase- belittle or degrade consort- agree in harmony embrasure- opening in a fortified area

5 multiple choice questions
 * Classwork Date: 10/06/09**

1. How many legs does Scylla have?

a. a billion b. 1 c. 6 d.12

2. Who does Ulysses face?

a. Shrek b. Achilles c. Scylla d. Charybdis

3. How many heads does Charbydis have?

a. 7 b. 6 c. 12 d. 34

4. How does Charbydis harm sailors?

a. sucks in water b. throw javelins c. flood the area d. spits out pollutants

5. What was the form of Scylla before she turned to the present status?

a. naiad b. god c. a normal woman d. murderer e. none of the following

5 questions
 * Classwork Date: 9/24/09**

1. Why wasn't Ulysses freaked out at first when he saw black things floating on sea? 2. Why did Ulysses not put beeswax in is ears but only be tied with rawhide? 3. What did Ulysses's two loyal men do when Ulysses broke the rawhide? 4. Was Ulysses able to break the anchor line? 5. Why did the men sail faster and faster through the narrow strait? Expository Writing third draft **

Summary Video for Chapter about Circe media type="youtube" key="2JeE55czUGs" height="152" width="227"
 * Classwork Date: 9/14/09**


 * Classwork Date: 9/11/09**

16. Your generation faces many problems. Identify one of these problems that you feel is the most important, explain it, and propose some possible solutions to the problem.
 * 1. Expository Writing Tropic**

One most important problem that our generation is making is the expedition of global warming's process; therefore, three solutions can be encouraging green worldwide campaigns, manufacturing machines that run on renewable energy, and spend more government budgets on alternative energy technology.
 * 2. Thesis Statement**


 * Classwork Date: 9/9/09

1. Plot Ulysses and his crews land on Circe's island. Ulysses ventures the island to find a castle in the center of the island, without encountering any enemies for the first time in his journey. Ulysses and his strong assistant, Eurylochus, divides into two parts with soldiers on both sides and Ulysses' team stays in the harbor, while Eurylochus' group explores the castle. However, the castle is odd, but not so vicious with singing coming from the inside (Circe's voice); therefore, Eurylochus makes the soldiers explore the inside of the castle as Eurylochus will be guarding the front gate. **

1. spur- a projection from a mountain 2. cask- a wooden container 3. heed- pay attention to **
 * 2. Vocabulary

The setting is mainly the Circe's Island, but most events are predictable events will occur in Circe's castle.
 * 3. Setting**

I think that Circe is a goddess who will kill the soldiers who came into the castle.
 * 4. Prediction**

Video Vocab Chapter 6 & 7 media type="youtube" key="0Cmqy67Lewg" height="134" width="167"
 * Classwork Date: 9/7/09**

//Skit : Peter & James 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! media type="youtube" key="in3hflqwAuo" width="253" height="210"//
 * Classwork Date: 9/4/09**

1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? Ulysses and his men were sailing north, according to the beginning of the chapter. 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? Ulysses thought he was going back home with no weather troubles. He was eager to reunite with his family. This is why Ulysses was wild with eagerness. 3. Who was Aeolus? Aeolus is the Keeper of the Winds. 4. What did Aeolus love to do?** Aeolus loved fighting, hearing fascinating stories, playing games, drinking, and eating. Aeolus felt satisfied after Ulysses told him about his treacherous journey. Especially, the part when Ulysses stabbed Polyphemus's eye pleased aeolus because Aeolus did not really like Polyphemus. 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? Aeolus gave Ulysses a bag which contained the north, east, and south wind. 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? Ulysses was awake for 9 days and 9 nights. 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? Ulysses' men opened the bag because of their curiosity. They thought there would be golden coins full in the bag because the bag was pretty plump as if something was in it. 9. What happened after they did this? The winds pushed off the westward wind, which was the right direction. therefore, they couldn't reach home which was only 1 hour away. 10. Predict what will happen next. I think Ulysses and his crews will land on another island. This time, they will meet another monster on the new island that they will encounter. **
 * Classwork Date: 9/2/09
 * 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses?

Summary of Cannibal Beach
 * Classwork Date: 8/28/09**

<span style="font-family: Helvetica,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">They met giants who are actually cannibals on an island. At first, they thought that the giant’s leg was a huge tree. Cannibals were too strong compared to the crews and Ulysses. Therefore, the only thing that Ulysses and his men could do was to flee. Some were already eaten by the cannibal giant. Ulysses nearly fell into the trap of getting eaten by the cannibal. However, they safely made way away from the dangerous island.

Chapter 5 "Keeper of the Winds" Vocabulary -cannibal- people who eats other human beings -mumbling- speak unclearly with a small voice -trooping- to walk together -brutal- violent -indifferent- unaware of surroundings

Chapter 6 "Cannibal Beach" Vocabulary -perils- risks, dangers -moored- anchor boat -ogres- ugly giants like "Shrek" -sorceress- witch -inhabitants- dwellers -marrow- a vegetable, or part of the bone -provisioned- provided to people -ethical- moral

Chapter 7 "Circe" Vocabulary -curdle- to distinguish -taut- tightly bundled or grasped -helm- a part of a boat that is used to steer it. -tittering- awkward laughing -perish- painfully suffer -quivered- to shake

Classwork Date: 8/26/09 Chapter 1 " Ships & Men" Vocabulary -vessels: a fishing boat -prow: stem -shaft: pole -hull: shell, skeleton -stays: stop -quartering wind: high-blasting wind -head wind: wind facing north -scudded: speed, race -booty:stolen goods -baubles: ornaments

Chapter 2 "The Ciconians" Vocabulary -bouquets:bundle of flowers -hospitable:friendly -brow: top crest -lolled: stretch

Chapter 3 "Lotus Eaters" -mutiny: overthrowing -moor: fix position a boat -bowels: the internal organs -forging: to mimic or copy one's action -exiling: not allowing someone to come to one's nation again forever -smith craft: smith's occupation -vigil:awareness -disembark: to leave a boat -bailing hooks: hooks used to stack up hay or crops -agile: swift -phlegmy:flammability -gullet: digestion process

Chapter 4 "Cyclop's Cave" -shrouds:cloth -mischievous:naughty -outwitted:defeat -coursed:directing -reveling:participating actively -sullen: depressed and sad


 * Classwork Date: 8/26/09**

"Cyclops"

This is my version of the Cyclops, with the one eye. image under construction, for some reason.

"Ships and Men" - Ulysses and his men have finally ended the war with victory in their hands and are sailing back to Ithaca from Troy. However, the gods tell Ulysses to go to a nearby area. Therefore, they eventually land on the coasts of Cicons.
 * Classwork Date: 8/24/09**

Vocabulary
 * gale**- ** a strong **
 * vessel - a long boat **
 * deity - a god or goddess **

"The Ciconians" -When Ulysses and his men arrive at Cicons, the settlers flee to the mountains; therefore, Ulysses demands his soldiers to get all the goods and wealth and go away from the island quickly. The men refuses and become drunk after all the wine they had drank. The next day, they wake up to see the Ciconians all heavily-armed, so Ulysses and his men run for their lives to flee the area.

Vocabulary
 * tiresome**- tired and very bored
 * constantly**- repeatedly
 * drunk**- unconscious with too much alcohol

"The Lotus-Eaters" - The soldiers try to explore the islands to meet the lotus-eaters who give the soldiers lotuses, which are addictive sweet fruits. While the soldiers eat, Ulysses dreams of his past experiences in battles. He grabs the soldiers who are in the world of lotuses and sail to their home Ithaca, but return is not so easy.

Vocabulary
 * writhing**- twisting, making contortions
 * lotus - lily **
 * drowsiness**- sleepiness


 * Classwork Date: 8/18/09**

5 facts about Ulysses

1. He was a famous Greek King of Ithaca. 2. His name means hatred. 3. He led out the Trojan horse trick. 4. He fought in the Trojan War for 10 years continuously without even meeting his family. 5. There are 6 other names for Ulysses.

__The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog and the Dog Who Thought He Was a Cat__
 * Classwork Date: 8/16/09**

1.What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna? The peddler shows very shiny and luxurious ornaments such as the mirror, yellow beads, false pearls, tin earrings, rings, brooches, colored kerchiefs, garters, and other such trinkets.

2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves? The mirror show the ugliness of the humans and the difference between the cat and the dog. Therefore, their appearance seems very strange than what they thought previously about themselves.

3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad? The daughters tried to push their chin up or pinch their noses to look better which was funny. It was also sad when they envied the rich because they could never become prettier.

4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion.
 * If a cat sees a dog and not her own species, it would generally think that she is a dog. This applies to a dog too. Therefore, it could be possible for a cat to think she is a dog and for a dog to think that he is a cat. HOwever, after the mirror appeared, they would surely know what sort of species they are classified in. **

5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain. It would be hard to live a life without mirrors. In present times, fashion has become a big factor and therefore, people are always aware of their appearance and beauty. This is why mirrors are used very frequently and lives of people will be uncomfortable without it.

Define and use in a sentence:

He was enthralled at the shiny diamonds on display.
 * enthralled**-fascinated and charmed

A sharp object protruded from the wall.
 * protruded**-stick out

I consoled him when he could not make it to the finals.
 * console**-comfort, make less sad

He was afflicted after the harsh insult given to him.
 * afflicted**-received pain or suffering

The cool-looking student had vanity, which no one else had.
 * vanity**-the quality of being very proud of one's appearance

He was in anguish when the other teased him.
 * anguish**-great suffering, agony

A moral student may be very honest in his/her actions.
 * moral**-concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviours

I saw a peddler on the pavement selling all sorts of goods starting from socks to gems.
 * peddler**-walking salesman

The peasants rented the nobles' land and served the king.
 * peasant**-a poor farmer in a low status

He was bedazzled at how fast the crippled man could run. copyright © 2009 by James
 * bedazzle**-impressed in one's skills and quality