Yena

== Sol and I(sleepover at my house:D) Sol and I in salad land:D


 * Yena's journal**

1. Finish newspaper project. Have hard copy printed out and also post on wiki.
 * Tuesday, June 8th, 2010**
 * HW Due Tuesday, June 8th:**

warm-up: In the novel, Juan's life and his expectations of success change. In your journal, write a paragraph in which you define success in your own life. Explain why you define success as you do. For me, success is when every little thing is achieved. For example, success in the morning is when I wake up at the right time and I feel like I've slept enough. success is when I eat a very big breakfast and feel good. Success is when I finish all my homework and get good grades. Success is when I make my friend laugh. Success is when I do something without getting someone hurt. Success is when I erase the board very cleanly. Success is when I type but don't have any typos. Success is when I turn Brian's computer off. Success is when I spell because right. Success is when I exercise and I feel good because I sweat a lot and then I shower so it feels good. Success is when I get good grades. Success is when I talk to my parents without that response being considered a "talk-back" kind of response. Success is when my Macbook doesn't shut down on by itself. Success is when I have enough money to buy a lunch, which includes the average lunch, 1 banana, milk and yoghurt. As you can see, success is not for me the biggest things as in being the richest person in the world, but success to me is doing something right and making myself happy.
 * Thursday, June 3rd CW:**

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

What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters?
 * I think that Juan means that from now one, he could work a little more freely than before because he made a confession and God knows what Juan is doing now. Also, Juan probably feels more open. I think that Truth is in capital letters because Truth mean s A LOT to Juan and to the things he has been doing.**

1. Finish reading chapter 10 and post 5 Qs with answers and define 5 vocab words. __Questions__ 1. How could Juan tell that Murillo was ignorant? 1A. Murillo called a slave (Juan) SENIOR Pareja. 2. Why was Bartolome step forward impetuously, and try to get hold of Master's hand? 2A. He is so happy that Master let him become apprentice. 3. How does Murillo draw angels? 3A. By looking at children 4. How does Bartolome explain why drawing Our Lady as a negro girl is ok? 4A. Bartolome says that "Our lord appears in many forms to loving Christian Souls." 5. How does Murillo make Mistress happy? 5A. By telling jokes. __Vocab__ 1. indefatigable- persisting tirelessly 2. repentance- feeling of sorrow regret 3. leper- a person that has leprocy 4. exquisite- extremely beautiful 5. scrupulous- diligent and thorough
 * HW Due Friday, May 27th:**

Michael's R-Peter Paul Rubens A-Don Diego Velázquez F-letter T-Velázquez's paintings S- Admiring Peter paul Rubens writes a letter to Don Diego Velázquez, Mentioning that he admires his paintings. Dear Don Diego Velazquez, Your paintings are admirable. They show the people's emotions. It is like the people in the painting froze while doing their work. Even my daughter goes deep in thought every time she sees your paintings. Your paintings are like souls, doing their work work, but captured. Your paintings widen my daughter's imaginative range. We really enjoy your paintings. Peter paul Rubens
 * CW Thursday, May 26th:**

1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here: Juan mother in heaven letter About wanting to paint having a strong desire Juan wrote a letter to his mother in heaven about having a strong desire to paint.
 * CW Thursday, May 26th:**

CW Tuesday, May 24th: 2. Read & take notes in your journal about [|creating a newspaper.]** -A newspaper is a daily or weekly publication that contains news articles, editorials, and other items. -The owner of a newspaper is called the publisher. - The editor is in charge of the content. - Reporters research and write the articles. - Most reporters specialize in an area (like government, crime, or science) - this specialty is called the reporter's beat. - Each newspaper article has a title (called the headline) that is set in large type. - author is mentioned, this credit is called the author's byline. - The beginning of each newspaper article (the first paragraph) is called the lead (one or two sentences long); - the lead should summarize the main facts of the article, telling the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, and why) and how. - The first paragraph should also contain a hook, something that grabs the reader's attention and makes the reader want to read the rest of the article. - The nut graph is the paragraph that contains the core information about the story and tells the reader why the story is important. - The less important information should appear later in the article, since the article may be cropped (shortened) by the editor (the person who puts the newspaper together) to make the article fit on the newspaper page. - Structure of a Newspaper
 * 1. Vocab quiz ch 6-10


 * First section - with major news, world news and sometimes, editorials (where the newspaper editors offer their opinions on various topics - published with the op-eds-- opinions written by other writers). The most important news articles are on the first page; the top half of the first page is referred to as "above the fold."


 * Local news section -with local news and weather.


 * Sports section.


 * Lifestyle section - often containing feature articles (non-news general interest pieces, for example, an article on stamp collecting or visiting New York City), entertainment, travel, fashion information, cooking, useful household hints, advice columns, the comics, puzzles, and reviews of movies and books.


 * Classified ads section in which people and businesses advertise items for sale and post job notices.


 * Paid advertisements are scattered throughout the paper except on first pages (the ads generate most of the revenue that keeps a newspaper in business).

HW Due Tuesday, May 24th: 1. Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers. QUESTIONS 1. About how much time had passed after Paquita's wedding when Juanico had to accompany Master on a trip? 1A. About a year 2. Where was the trip headed to? 2A. To the North of Spain 3. With who was the trip headed to? 3A. With the Royal family 4. When Juanico is usually of a happy temperament, what does he do? 4A. He often hummed or sang as he went about his duties 5. What did Juanico not tell Master that made what Juanico said" part of the truth"? 5A. Juanico did not say that the treasures were paintings 6. What did Master order for Juanico? 6A. Master ordered a box with a lock for Juanico 7. Name some things that Juanico put in the box. 7A. Paintings, drawings, string of bright green beads, scarves, small bottle of scent, women's trinkets, etc. 8. Was the nurturing of baby mice successful? 8A. No, and Juanico had to bury the little tender corpses. 9. What was Mistress's main reason that she would not go on the hunting expedition? 9A. She had to look over delicate Paquita, who was now expecting a baby. 10. Why is Juanico ashamed when he eats meat at the table? 10A. Because God gave those creatures life, and it wounds Juanico to see them die.

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 * 1. WARM_UP: From the perspective on Juan, create a timeline: []

HW Due Thursday, May 20th: 1. Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and a short definition of each word. lament- To mourn or regret gratefully I lamented because my grandmother had died. constrict- to make smaller/narrower by squeezing together tightly The balloon constrict when subjected under pressure. serenity- the state of being idyllic Serenity is the best when reading. delineate- To draw the outline border of an object/picture I delineated the shape of the orange. vulgarity- the state of not having sophistication The hobo had an overload of vulgarity. vivacious- lively, outshining The girl was so vivacious that she shone like the sun over all the others. dismay- a sudden loss of happiness because something bad happened To the dismay of our teacher, none of us did our homework. meticulous- extremely careful and precise The meticulous scientist had to get every SINGLE THING right. compassionate- very amiable, sociable, caring for companion The compassionate dog stuck by his master's side. preoccupation- the state of being engrossed in something I was extremely preoccupied with my science project, which I had to get an A on.

CW Wednesday, May 19th: 1. warm-up: Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement. COMPLETE BY 12:20pm. "Despite the growls of my protesting insides," - page 31 (top of page) Telling statement- I was hungry

1. Read chapter 8 and post a 5 sentence summary. Juan describes the King as a quiet man who did not like to speak overmuch, partly because he has a serious speech defect. Juan senses a strong and healthy silent relation between Master and the King. The King trusts Master more and more. Master quotes that his "canvases are my conversation". Later, Master paints a portrait of Paquita, saying that she is ready to get married and that when he is done, he will send this portrait to distant Portuguese cousins.
 * HW Due Wednesday, May 19th:**
 * SUMMARY**

1. Read chapter 7. Choose 5 Qs, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph. 1. doubloon- spanish gold coin 2. suspicious- having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something 3. friar- a member of any of certain religious orders of men, esp. the four mendicant orders 4. pang- a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion 5. charitable- of or relating to the assistance of those in need
 * HW Due Monday, May 17th:**

warm-up: Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them. Use 7 of the 10 vocab on your HW sheet during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. It should look similar to this [|People magazine interview.] Like the people interview, write a short lead paragraph that gives a synopsis of the person's background as well as what the interview will be about. Interviewer- Yena Kim Interviewee- Ana Crupe This is Yena Kim interviewing famous "most searched name on google" singer/actress Ana Crupe. In the beginning of the interview, Ana tells about her young childhood. She says that she was very **rebellious** and now she regrets, and she apologizes to her parents. Ana states that she was very **capricious**, and that she would be very mad at her parents in one minute, but another minute, she would be very nice and would make puppy eyes if she wanted something she saw. When she was young, her family wasn't the richest, so all of their clothes, food,etc. were very **austere** and **frugal**. When she arrived at the interview, she was very **subservient**. And here is Ana Crupe(19). Yes, I have been in TONS of reveries, one especially about Brad Pitt- when I was young, but now, he is married to Angelina Jolie, and so now I am dreaming about Justin Bieber, but I found out he was too young for me. So now, I am dreaming about David Archuleta. I would describe myself as **impetuous**, for I would be crying one moment, but would be jumping with joy the next.
 * CW Friday, May 14th:**
 * Tell us Ms. Crupe, are you ever in a reverie? Perhaps, a reverie about one of your crushes?**
 * How would you describe yourself, Ms. Crupe?**
 * Thank you Ms. Crupe, and have a good day!**

SUMMARY Juan is serving Master and Mistress and a feast. They are with other Masters and Mistresses too, and some of them have slaves by their sides to do little jobs. Soon after eating, a slave girl, quite beautiful, starts to play an instrument and sings. Juan falls in love with her and her sweet beautiful voice. After the feast, all that's on Juan's mind is the beautiful girl, and her name is Miri. Juan, by several messages and going back and forth from Rubens to the Velazqueses, finds out that Miri get's sick often. And then the Rubens, with Miri, go to Italy, Juan knowing that he will never see them again. A thought crosses Juan's mind. What if he is sold? PREDICTION I think that Juan will try to follow Miri and the Rubens. But then I think that the Velazquezes will find out, but they let Juan be because they know how love is.
 * HW due Friday, May 14th:** 1. Read ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction.

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 * warm-up: Using your HW questions and some vocab words from ch 1-5, create a game using: [] . When you finish, a partner will play your game.**

HW Due Wednesday, May 12th: 2. Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout. adverse- Tornadoes are very adverse weather conditions. capricious- My mother is so capricious, she would spank me one minute, and then be hugging me the other. composition- the composition of this masterpiece are paint, oil, and pencil. constrict- The veins began to constrict when the fat started to stick onto their sides. cryptic- That thief is very cryptic. derelict- Most prisoners are derelicts. fatalism- His fatalism caused him to not put much effort into studying for exams. lithe- A gymnastics' body is very lithe. prophetic- She claims that she is prophetic, but it is just that she is dressed like a fortune teller, not that she really is one. taciturn- That nerd is very taciturn in his studies.

CW Monday, May 10th: warm-up: Read the [|article on Diego Velazquez] and write 5 of your observations. 1. Velazquez no doubt loved the wide range of subjects, allowing him to combine both servants and royalty (and himself!) into one painting. 2. Didn't always paint significant figures but also everyday normal people. 3. barely visible royal couple 4. viewers are seated on the throne ourselves 5. staying true to nature and painting exactly what he saw rather than denying the flaws that make us human.

HW Due Tuesday, May 11th: Questions 1. What was the mood when Master's easels and painting things and the chest of silks were moved to the studio? 1A. It had a very confused and exciting atmosphere. 2. Despite the Duke's smiles and jovial laughter, why did Juan distrust him? 2A. The Duke had mean little eyes. 3. Give a description of the Duke. 3A. He was swart and fat and exuded what looked like a greasy sweat; his black hair was seldom neatly combed and his big belly was always bursting the buttons off his jackets. 4. Describe the King when Juan first saw him. 4A. The King was tall and very pale, with white-and-pink skin and hair like yellow embroidery silk. 5. How was Master's first portrait of the King? 5A. It was just a plain study of his head only. Master had the great craggy-featured face turned slightly, but the wary, pale blue eyes looked straight toward the painter. 6. What is medicine for the eyes that have always looked at things too closely? 6A. Space. The far mountains. 7. What is a stereo type of Spaniards? 7A. All Spaniards are said to be excitable, impetuous people. **Vocab 1. intuitive 2. obeisances 3. gait
 * 1. Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab.

HW Due Thursday, May 6th: 1. Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers. QUESTIONS 1. What did Master have Juan help him with? 1A. with Art/painting 2. How were Master's nails shaped? 2A. His nails were almond-shaped. 3. Why didn't Master let Juan write down the steps for preparation? 3A. they are "professional secrets". 4. Why couldn't Master teach Juan art? 4A. It was illegal to teach slaves art skills. 5. What did the message from the King's messenger say? 5A. That master is to paint the King's portrait.

warm-up: Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner. 2. How did the gypsy wake Juan? 3. What did the gypsy tell Juan to do, in order to not starve? 4. What was the baker inn's name? (the one Juan worked in, after "running away" from old gypsy) 5. Was Juan scared of the Master of the new inn at first?**
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 4th:**
 * 1. What was the gypsy (that woke Juanico up) 's name?

2. Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 4th:**



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

Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab. 1.How does Mistress react to Juan's writing better than hers? A. She first feels annoyed, then is delighted to find that Juan is intelligent, as she had predicted. 2. What does Don Diego, the nephew, have as a talent? A. Don Diego is a painter of great talent. 3. What is Master's explanation for the need of always having an early morning walk before having breakfast? A. His liver cannot work until he has had a brisk walk. 4. What does Mistress compare Master to because of his appetite? A. A monk 5. What was Juan sure about when Mistress first told him that she was going to teach him the alphabet? A. He was sure that Mistress would forget all about it. 6. What does Mistress comment to herself after examining Juan? A. She says that she believes that he is "intelligent enough". 7. What is the name of the dog of Mistress? What color is it? A. It's name is Toto. It is tan and white. Vocab. 2. malady (page 4) 3. pretext (page 12)**
 * April 27, 2010**
 * 1. urchins (page 7)

GOING TO THE BATHROOM Gloomy version Going to the bathroom, the dark dirty bathroom, that rotten smell stench, covered with spiderwebs, toilet seat with green moss, going to the loo is scary.
 * April 26, 2010**

Cheerful version Oh! Going to the loo, the expedition to the sparkling clean bathroom, painted white stalls, bacteria-less toilet seats, clean, sparkling, flawless, Not a drop on the sink Tap is sparkling silver, going to the toilet, is the most fun trip ever.

You are a great friend, You care for me very much. You are the greatest <3

1. 8/10 2. 7/15 3.**
 * April 23, 2010

Define and create presentation on poetry terms. Poetry Terms to Know.pages Choose 1 or 2 of the| Toolbox Tools to use for your presentation on the terms. Include the definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS an example from somebody else and one or two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.
 * April 19, 2010**

1. Doorbell 2. watch 3. clock 4. macbook 5. cell phone 6. telephone (homephone) 7. bells 8. school announcements 9. cowbells 10. gong 11. Triangle ( instrument) 12. fire alarm// ||
 * April 15, 2010**
 * //Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 1:35pm

Final 5 paragraph persuasive essay due.
 * April 14, 2010**

Write and post a poem about an object in your house. that has at least 2 end rhymes and one half-rhyme Lamp The lamp, brightens the rooms The light, over everything it looms, Over everything in sight, making everything very bright, It just stands still, waiting to be turned on, Darkness, it kills, You turn it off when you start to yawn.
 * April 12, 2010**

Reader's Response: I think that //Thumbprint// comes closest to stating my life motto because //Fable// is about the habitat and I am not about the habitat. Thematic Focus: I think that Ralph Waldo Emerson would make a better team member because Eve Merriam is all about "herself" and her poem is about "herself"- one person. Eve Merriam would be better for individuality because her poem is about herself. Check your Comprehension: 1. The tree/ mountain is arguing with the squirrel about various things. 2. Eve Marriam describes about herself in "Thumbprint". 3. The whorls, whirls, and wheels are the finger/thumbprint. (The swirly things on your finger) Critical Thinking: 1.
 * April 12, 2010**
 * Purple Lit book page 135. Do all Guide for Responding questions on page 137.**

Penguin and Ice Conversation between a Penguin and Ice - the selfish people P: Hello Ice, you're melting, that's sad. It's all because of global warming. These people are ruining our planet. Those selfish people!!! I: Oh no I'm melting! I'm going to be water!!! P: No ice! Don't go!!! Don't melt!!!Those selfish people! They know about nothing except for themselves. I: I'm melttinnnnnggggggg..... P: Nooo!!!!! I: I have one centimeter left.... P:Don't goo!!!!! I: Byeeee.
 * warm-up: Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post.**

Choose one of the five propaganda techniques generally used in advertisements. Write a TV script to sell a pack of chewing gum.** IF YOU BUY 2 6 SLICE of PIZZA, GET ONE FREE!!!! INCLUDED: COKE, EXTRA KETCHUP Everyone is eating Piper’s pizza nowadays!!! It’s very low-fat and includes extraordinary original cheese! Tomatoes are organic! At least 10 presidents around the world are ordering Piper’s Pizza each day!! So many flavors!! Cheese, Tomato sauce, pepperoni, salami, ham, sausage, and MORE!
 * April 9, 2010

First rough draft of essay** 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.
 * April 8, 2010

Smoking is very hazardous to your lungs. In some public places, smoking is permitted and in some it is not. I think that it should not be permitted because first, smoking is also very bad to the person that is adjacent to the smoker. Second, usually when people smoke, they are too negligent to go and throw it away in the appropriate place and so they just litter. That will result in a very dirty public place. Third, smoking is very dangerous to the place that the smoker is in because, although this happens very rarely, the building/place might catch on fire because of a littered cigarette.

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. But it is the smokers business whether he or she decides to smoke or not. But it also affects the person next to the smoker. The smoky air that the smoker exhales goes around and other non-smokers breathe it in. It is equally bad to that non-smoker’s health, even if he/she doesn’t smoke directly. So, as you can see, smoking is not only bad for the smoker’s health but also bad to the other people that are near.

Laziness has its meanings. But here, we are talking about when a person smokes and does not throw the cigarette away in the trash can. They don’t even try to look for a trash can. They think it is okay to just fling the cigarette on to the ground. This makes our community dirty and no-one likes a dirty place to live in. That is why people should not be negligent and they should put the used cigarette in the rightful place.

You really have to be careful of where you put the cigarette. If the cigarette is still lit and you just fling it onto the ground, included in laziness, nearby objects might catch on fire. As you know, cigarettes are very inflammable objects that spread fire fast. Just because of one cigarette, one whole large building can get caught on fire if the first flames are not extinguished fast enough. So just because of one lazy and negligent smoker, one beautiful place can get burned down.

In conclusion, I really think that smoking in public should be banned. Chiefly because the smoke is bad to the non-smoker next to the smoker, littering cigarettes always results in a dirty public place, and smoking is very hazardous in flammable means.

Persuasive Sentence from essay** Third, smoking is very dangerous to the place that the smoker is in because, although this happens very rarely, the building/place might catch on fire because of a littered cigarette.
 * April 7, 2010

third paragraph** Laziness has its meanings. But here, we are talking about when a person smokes and does not throw the cigarette away in the trash can. They don’t even try to look for a trash can. They think it is okay to just fling the cigarette on to the ground. This makes our community dirty and no-one likes a dirty place to live in. That is why people should not be negligent and they should put the used cigarette in the rightful place.
 * April 6, 2010

Starbucks commercial** I think the Starbucks commercial is trying to persuade us by saying that the coffee there brightens you up. They show a list of people having a bad day and then after they drink the coffee they smile:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eN9KP6lOZs This is a McDonald commercial and it persuades you buy showing a cool McDonald version of "Cha Cha Slide" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XixY_dYNLk This is world famous Kim Yuna's commercial. It is a phone she advertises and I think that if people watch this and if they buy the phone, they will somehow be like Kim Yuna.
 * April 5, 2010

restaurant good review** //Bistro Corner// Restaurant Review BISTRO CORNER RESTAURANT REVIEW
 * April 2, 2010

Want a quick, yummy, tummy filling lunch? Go to Bistro Corner, in Itaewon. It’s not a fast food restaurant that has a lot of grease in it. It’s not a self service restaurant. But it’s a restaurant with trained employees, poised and ready to serve you. They sell good juicy burgers, loin back ribs, and unique potato fries. All for the greatest price. It’s very full-filling and the best choice for a quick meal with the best service. "Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me." not fluent: Give me my robe right now and put on my crown! I have immortal longing`s inside my soul and inside of me.
 * quote- sentence fluency**

Second paragraph** Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. But it is the smokers business whether he or she decides to smoke or not. But it also affects the person next to the smoker. The smoky air that the smoker exhales goes around and other non-smokers breathe it in. It is equally bad to that non-smoker’s health, even if he/she doesn’t smoke directly. So, as you can see, smoking is not only bad for the smoker’s health but also bad to the other people that are near.
 * April 1, 2010

//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. Putting more words than you need is called wordiness and it is a fault that really annoys// first words- I-pronoun, None- noun, It-noun, In- preposition, I- noun, Second- adjective, That- noun, Third- adjective
 * March 31, 2010**

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.**
 * March 30, 2010

I am not a smoker. None of my family members are. It is very hazardous to your lungs. In some public places, smoking is permitted and in some it is not. I think that it should not be permitted because first, smoking is also very bad to the person that is adjacent to the smoker. Second, usually when people smoke, they are too lazy to go and throw it away in the appropriate place and so they just litter. That will result in a very dirty public place. Third, smoking is very dangerous to the place that the smoker is in because, although this happens very rarely, the building/place might catch on fire because of a littered cigarette.

//Homework at KIS often results in stres//s. In two minutes, rewrite this sentence in as many ways as possible without altering the meaning. Post. Stress is caused by homework at KIS. Homework given at KIS causes stress. Stress is often resulted by homework at KIS. KIS homework causes stress. Causing stress is often resulted from KIS homework
 * March 29, 20101**

Questions to "Seventh Grade" literature textbook** Critical thinking 1. Victor pretends to know French to impress Teresa. 2. Michael's scowls affect the girls by making them think that he's mean (?). 3. The impressions that Victor, Michael, and Mr. Bueller create prevent people from seeing their real selves because they are only faking it. 4. Teresa is a nice girl who hangs out with her friends. She is a hard worker, because she asks Victor to help her in French. 5. I think that Teresa will not find out that Victor doesn't really know French because I think that Victor is going to study a lot and know the general stuff for French by the time he tutors her. If Teresa does find out, I think that she will understand that he was just trying to impress her. 6. I can learn that having a crush on someone makes you all nervous and it makes you do things that are very embarrassing. <-- I'm just kidding:D I know that if I'm going to make some new friends, I should show them the real me and just be myself. 7. I think people try so hard to create a good impression because they want to look good in front of people they want to impress. 8. I think that young Americans definitely should study more than one language because language is power. First, you can get around easily with several languages. Second, you will get better jobs if you know several languages. Third, it is hard to start learning a language when you are old. It is much more beneficial to learn the language when you are young.
 * March 18, 2010


 * March 17, 2010

Crispin Quiz

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article responses** 1. Read[| recent article] about the effects of video games on learning and answer Qs: --What is the 'hook' line in the article? "Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning." --What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2? "Those with PlayStations also spent less time engaged in educational activities after school and showed less advancement in their reading and writing skills over time than the control group, according to tests taken by the kids. While the game-system owners didn't show significant behavioral problems, their teachers did report delays in learning academic skills, including writing and spelling. " --What does moderation mean? Moderation means self control --What is something in your life that you should do in moderation? I should stop doing facebook --What is something that you do that takes time away from reading? facebook The learning problems resulted from playing games --click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games? " Researchers were able to predict a player's performance simply based on the size of brain structures linked with learning and memory, with larger being better. " --What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function? I could read more, sleep more and eat a healthy and full-filling breakfast.
 * --**The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?

Review about PTV** The PTV that we watched today was pretty good other than the fact that the sound wasn't really recorded in high quality. I say that it was very boring and they were talking about just normal topics that EVERYONE knows about. They should shoot on something not everyone knows about, but it might seem interesting. I LOVED the ending though. It's really cute how they put something random at the end when crediting the editors and producers and etc.
 * March 15, 2010

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 * March 14, 2010

quiz 1- 100%**
 * March 8, 2010

March 8, 2010 Ramen Making a cup of ramen is a piece of cake. Not being able to make ramen is a pie in the sky. All you need to do is buy a 700 Won cup ramen from the super market and bring it home. Then you need to get some really hot water and then pour it in the cup of ramen. Then after 3-4 minutes, open it and enjoy your delicious cup of ramen.

March 7, 2010 crispin summary hw Crispin tells Aycliffe that he will give the cross to Aycliffe and never come back to Great Wexly if John Aycliffe takes him to Bear, who is in prison, and release them. John Aycliffe takes Crispin to Bear, who seems severely battered and whipped, releases them and takes them out to the center of the village, near the gates. Then, Aycliffe, who has gotten his sword, says that he wants Crispin dead. Crispin asks Aycliffe if he wants to hear what was written on the cross. He also tells the crowd that has gathered around them that Aycliffe has sworn on the cross that he will release them if he takes Crispin and Bear to the gates. Then, Aycliffe says that Crispin has been declared a wolf's head, so that does not matter. Aycliffe and his soldiers start to surround them with swords. Bear and Aycliffe have a sword/dagger fight until Crispin makes Aycliffe look in his way so that Bear can hurl Aycliffe into the deadly spikes of swords that the soldiers have formed. Aycliffe dies and Crispin lies the cross on top of Aycliffe's bloody chest. Bear and Crispin are now free.

//Crispin tells Bear that he is not sure he has a soul, because he has never felt it. At the end of the book, Crispin describes his “new-found soul, a soul that lived in freedom”. How do you think Crispin found his soul?//
 * I think that Crispin tells Bear that he is not sure he has a soul because it was never his. He was always controlled by Aycliffe, and he never had any freedom, so that made him felt like Crispin had his own soul. But at the end of the book, Crispin is free and he has nothing to worry about. Crispin feels like he has found his soul because he is free and now he is his own person, not a worker for some evil steward.**

idioms** more than one way to skin a cat- more than one way to do something more than meets the eye- there's something more than what you see at first Hi (person), I know there's more than one way to skin a cat( which in this case, there's more than one way to break up with you) but I don't care and I'm going to be mean. I thought there was always more than meets the eye to every person, but apparently, for you, that's not the case. Behind those nice eyes is someone who is mean, lame, selfish, horrible, and self centered. I seriously ABHOR you. So I don't care if I hurt your feelings, if you have any. Now DON'T EVER TALK TO ME. BYE YOU MEANIE BOBEENIE. Yena
 * March 5, 2010

homework chapter 56 summary** Aycliffe catches Crispin in one of the glorious and luxurious rooms. Crispin was kneeling and praying infront of his father's picture. Crispin and Aycliffe talk coldheartedly to eachother about how Crispin knew that he was the son of Lord Furnival. Aycliffe denies is and says that there was no such thing. Crispin says that he's got proof. Later, while Aycliffe is going out of the room to get the guards, Crispin pins him down and points his dagger at Aycliffe. He threatens to kill him if he calls the guards. Crispin says that Aycliff must tell him where Bear is and let them go. If he does, Crispin will never come back.
 * March 4, 2010

homework keynote summary**
 * February 25, 2010

homework poem** Mortal a living being has a time of death antonym is immortal and has everlasting breath
 * February 23, 2010

1. 86% 2. 80% 3. 81%
 * Quizes February 23, 2010**

classwork grammar** __Kathryn__ baked Yena a **delicious** //cake //.
 * February 23, 2010

1. What did Crispin see when he thought that he had seen all there was to see? The town's great square 2. What was the biggest structure? A cathedral 3. What were the two men that confronted Crispin holding? A large stick and a knife 4. What does Crispin compare the alleys and streets to? A maze 5. What does Bear think he should do to Crispin? Give him a sound whipping 6. What is an adjective that describes John Ball in the kitchen? impatient 7. How did Crispin wake up the next day? by the deafening peal of bells 8. Who did Crispin see enter and stand at the threshold? the one eyed man 9. What did Widow Daventry hand Crispin? a long, shovellike wooden tool 10. Why did Crispin drop the pie? It was burning hot.
 * February 18, 2010**
 * homework Crispin Chapters 38 - 43 two questions and answers per chapter**

classwork 3 prepositional phrases** Over the next twenty days - age 152 During that time - 152 through open fields and woods- 152
 * February 9, 2009

homework Chapters 32~35 7 sentence summary** Bear teaches Crispin a lot of things. He starts teaching him about everything he knows, for example, juggling, singing, playing an instrument, and more. Then they travel to Great Wexly. As they go through a bustling crowd, they see that the soldiers standing in front of the gate only let a few people pass at a time. They look as if they are looking for someone. To throw of the suspicion on themselves, Crispin and Bear start playing and singing. They get through the soldiers with no notice. When they enter the bustling village of Great Wexly, Crispin is astounded by many things. Bear has to call to Crispin several times so he doesn't lose Crispin. They soon find out that the great Lord Furnival has died. After making their way through the crowd, they enter the Green Man's tavern. Bear introduces Crispin to Widow Daventry. Bear and Widow Daventry have a small talk about the recent happenings in Great Wexly.
 * February 8, 2009

classwork MS PTV article** The Middle School student council has decided to plan a social on February 5. The upcoming social is planning a lot of games and food. Many say that the last couple of socials have been very boring. The student council has planned to make it more exciting. Not a lot of people are planning to participate in this social. We understand that the student council is trying their best to improve the socials with more games and food, but apparently, it's not working. We'll be back later, seeing how well the social is going.
 * February 5, 2009

classwork- Poem starting with "P"** Parade There were millions of people under the huge balloons, Screams of excitement pierce through the boisterous crowd, Frightened birds soaring under the white fluffy clouds, The parade has begun.
 * February 5, 2009

homework- Crispin 5 questions 3 vocabulary** Questions 1. What did the one-eyed man have over one of his eyes? 2. Who was claimed a wolf's head? 3. What did bear take from the one-eyed man? 4. Where did Bear say that he and his "son" had come from? 5. Was the village Lodgecot different to Stromford? Answers 1. A patch 2. The boy who stole and killed a priest 3. a mazer 4. City of York 5. No, in fact if you switched the two villages, Crispin says that no-one would have noticed, they were so similar Vocabulary Scrutinize- to examine closely beseech- to beg gusto- enthusiasm
 * February 4, 2009

Narrative essay** Fun is one factor of what helps children live happily. Jumping on sofas, couches and beds are part of the “fun” category. But sometimes, jumping can be very dangerous. I am saying this accordingly to my scary experience in Quebec, Canada. Personally, I used to love jumping on sofas and beds. But now, I'm not a huge fan of it. At age six, I was a normal kid, adamant, chubby and energetic. I liked running around like most children. My excited family, arriving at Quebec city, was checking into a very luxurious hotel. We had reserved days ago, but there was some kind of delay. So we waited in the lobby that was cleaned conscientiously. My mom had to go to the bathroom, so with our huge luggage, my dad and I waited on the couches. My dad picked up the latest newspaper and started reading (he can read english). I, having nothing to do, started jumping on the couch, oblivious to the dangers around me. There were many objects around me, such as a rectangular glass table, a lamp, and more. Just to add to that danger, there was a marble floor. So I was jumping up and down when I slipped and fell toward the glass table. The back of my head hit the sharp corner of the glass table and split open about an inch. I screamed through the bustle of the crowd in the lobby. Hearing my painful cry, my mom rushed out from the lady’s room and tried to take in what had just happened. My dad tried to pacify me, but with no success. A crowd had formed around me, for either they felt sorry for me or they were just watching to see what was going to happen. Quickly, my mother and my dad took me to the emergency room in the large hotel. I had a big operation. This isn’t even the worst case scenario. Much more can happen. The dangers of this world are unlimited, really. Although jumping may seem very fun, if you really look at what could happen, you would be scared. I learned not to jump with dangerous objects around myself. It’s better to be careful and not get hurt than to have a lot of fun but injure yourself at the end.
 * February 3, 2009

Voice of Song Demi Lovato- Get Back** Demi Lovato has a very unique and strong voice using special effects with her voice to show her emotions during and about the song. A lot of her songs are kind of upbeat and exciting. Her songs are very mature and about love, relationships and some about special things like being yourself, being able to be friends even if the friends are from two different worlds. I give this song (Get Back) a 5 because she uses engaging language that I can easily understand. Selena Gomez also has a very unique voice but her voice is very soft. Her voice has a sweet feeling in it and gives you kind of a magical feelings. Some of her songs are upbeat and exciting, some are slow and soft. I give this song (Naturally) a 5 because the song shows special emotions and it has a good choice of words that express special feelings. Rihanna has a sweet but strong voice. Her music is upbeat, sometimes very jazzy. Some are sad, about relationships. Take a Bow is kind of a story. I give this song a 5 because even the chorus rhythm and beat is the same over and over again, it has different lyrics each one. She shows how she feels in the song.
 * February 1, 2010
 * Selena Gomez- Naturally**
 * Rihanna- Take a Bow**

Voice**
 * February 1, 2010
 * 1) 1 Essay- My friends and I went to the park to walk our dogs.
 * 2) 3 Essay- My excited buds and I went to the big and grassy public park to walk our chihuahuas and papillons.
 * 3) 5 Essay- Excited and energetic, my best buds and I traveled by van to the public park to walk our hyper chihuahuas and papillons.

Crispin questions chapter~ 28** Recorder
 * January 31, 2010 homework
 * 1. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin how to play?**

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

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

Crispin feels closer to Bear since their first meeting. Bear and Crispin also care for each other. An example of this is on page 131 Crispin asks where they are going and Bear replies "To where you can remain alive". That shows that Bear cares for Crispin.
 * 4. How do you think Crispin’s feelings have changed towards Bear since their first meeting? Use examples from the story to support your opinion. (2 points)**

railed-** having fulminated against lope-** to walk or run in long strides
 * VOCAB define and use in a sentence. Chapters 25/26
 * bluster-** to bellow
 * aloft-** in the air
 * league-** partnership
 * morrow-** the next day
 * Chapters 27/28
 * emblazoned-** decorated
 * monotony-** dullness
 * cunning**- sly

**January 27, 2009 homework **

**January 25, 2009 homework** Fun is one factor of what helps children live happily. And jumping around on sofas, couches and beds are part of the “fun” category. But sometimes, jumping can be very dangerous. I am saying this accordingly to my scary experience in Quebec, Canada. Personally, I used to love jumping on sofas and beds. But now, I'm not a huge fan of it.

Crispin Questions 1. Crispin's mother was just a little nobody, nobody really paying attention to her. 2. Crispin's father died because of the plague. 3. pestilence- a fatal epidemic disease More than 3 million people died in the deadly pestilence. 4. No 5. Crispin first was a little scared to share his life with Bear, but later on, he strangely became used to it. 6. Being declared a wolf's head is saying that anyone can kill you. 7. Bear wears a two part hat because it shows the good and bad side of him. 8. Saint Giles 9. Bear has Crispin look at his reflection in the water because Bear wanted to show Cripsin that if a dirt and knife could change Crispin, other things could make him change a lot. 10. Crispin says that he is just something that has a master.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**January 15, 2009 classwork hyperbole** It makes me SAD when a truck runs over a dead rat that is very obese and has yellow whiskers. The FUNNIEST thing that ever happened to me was when the locker door slammed on her nose. Her nose was fine but the locker door was dented. I get really ANGRY when people try to copy my work and they get purple in the face when I don't let them. The SCARIEST thing I remember is when I saw a ghost rock climbing. The ghost fell on me but went right through me.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**January 12, 2009 narrative essay using vocabulary from Chapter 15** Everywhere you look, you see sheep. We live in a green dell. There are several hamlets in this dell. I live in the hamlet called Hartford. We eat sheep for sustenance. After we kill the sheep, we daub oil on it’s coat so we can matt it down and use it for clothes and boots. The sheep saw many other sheep getting slaughtered so whenever we come, they have trepidation in their eyes. And just incase they don’t run away, we put wattle around them. The sheep once overcame with the pestilence of sheeptaleetobia. It was when the sheep’s throat got smaller and the food started to not get through entirely. The food clotted the throat and the sheep couldn’t breathe. Then they would die. I’m telling you, it’s very sorrowful watching sheep die.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**December 7, 2009 Crispin ch. 23 summary** Crispin tells Bear about his mother. It seems that Bear has a lot of questions about Crispin and Crispin is afraid that he will get a punishment if he does not answer. Crispin says that his mom would sometimes find him repulsive, but sometimes... so precious to her. Bear asks him what happened to his father. Crispin replies that his father has died and he has no other kin, because of the plague. Apparently Bear escaped the plague by running as far north as he could.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**December 7, 2009 Classwork 10 facts- Medieval times** 1. Women would usually marry in June, for their yearly baths came in May and even in June they wouldn't smell too bad. The women would hold bouquets to make them smell good. That is why brides these days hold bouquets during a wedding, just for custom, not because they take yearly baths- EWW! 2. During the yearly baths, a family would have only one tub of water. The father would bathe in it first, then the sons, then the women, then the children, then the babies. By the time they got to the babies, the water would be very dirty, hence coming to the saying,"<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." 3. Bread was considered kind of precious and so they would be divided into status. The poor and the peasants would get the burnt and bottom crust, the middle class would get the middle and ok part and the upper class would get the best "upper class". 4. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> When reopening these coffins, one out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had, oops, been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the "graveyard shift") to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be "saved by the bell" or was considered a "dead ringer." 5. In the old times, people used to eat porridge. They would usually eat breakfast. 6. When they got meat, they would hang up the bacon and show it off to guests. 7. They would dig up graves and put the bones in the "bone-house". 8. A lot of animals lived on the roof because it was made of hay and it was warm. When it rained and the roof was slippery, the animals would fall off the roof. 9. The rich would have plates made out of pewter and that cause food to become poisoned, especially tomatoes. For 400 years they considered tomatoes poisonous. 10. The poor would have dirt as floors and the rich had a little more. Antagonist- John Aycliffe, the weather, soldiers Protagonist- Priest, Crispin, Bear, Crispin's mom Theme- Finding freedom, finding yourself, your inner self

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Classwork Dec. 4 Important sentence Ch.24** For me, the two-part hat informs the world that there's more than a simple nature residing my soul. There's bad and good. (pg.111)

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** December 3, 2009 Chapters 23- 30 summary ** Bear and Crispin make their way to Great Wexly. When Crispin prays with his cross of lead, Bear tells him that he doesn't ever want to see that cross again. Later, after they sleep, Bear sees some pigeons heading some way. He and Crispin follows them and they find a group of men down by the village. Crispin immediately recognizes one of the men as John Aycliffe and Bear quickly takes Crispin somewhere where "he could stay alive". Then Bear asks for the cross when Crispin is praying to it at night. Bear puts it near the fire and reads it. He obviously finds something out but he is not ready to tell Crispin yet. The next day, Bear and Crispin go to a small village to play there music. They get a few pennies and some bread. Crispin notices a one eyed man looking at him with great interest of some what. Then Bear and Crispin hears the town talking about the boy that murdered the priest. Crispin hangs his head, so not to be noticed, but the one eyed man definitely notices.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 30, 2009 Alliteration Video **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 30, 2009 Personification ** Personifaction- Personification is when you give an inaminate object human characteristics. 1. __The wind sang her mournful song__ through the falling leaves. The wind howled 2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. The microwave timer beeped 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__. The video camera took a video of the whole scene 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" The strawberry looked really yummy 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell. The rain touched my cheeks 6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walkers. The daffodils swayed side to side 7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. The water was very nice Now, write 3 examples of your own. The pencil sharpener ate the pencil. The piece of hair grew. **
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">The hand sanitizer bottle vomited sanitizer.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 29, 2009 Crispin Chapters 15- 20 2 questions and 1 vocab ** Chapter 15 Where did Crispin find water? Did Crispin find any food? remnants- remains of something Chapter 16 What did Crispin hear from the abandoned church? What kind of man was the person that Crispin saw in the church? jest- a thing said for amusement, a joke Chapter 17 What did the man do when Crispin reached out for bread? What is the man's nick name? steward- a person employed to manage another's property Chapter 18 What did the man make Crispin do so that Crispin would not run away? Did the man finally give the piece of bread to Crispin? brandish- wave as in a threat in anger Chapter 19 "If you can't or  then life is worthless!" What are the two words? Why did the man seem offended? guildhalls- a building used as the meeting place of a meeting during the medieval times Chapter 20 How many people does Bear say there are in London? Where does Crispin think he would go if he broke the sacred oath? Servile- having or showing excessive willingness to serve or please others

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 25, 2009 Interesting sea creatures ** This fish has two huge earlike flappers that help the squid-like creature swim. The ears look like Dumbo. This creature is seen in the deep ocean. This photo, released on November 22, 2009 is the modern version of what the creature looks like. Apparently, this creature can swim with only its ears and maybe a little help from it's legs.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 23, 2009 Rating **

Group member names: James, Brian

2 things I learned:

1. That shields protected most weapons?

2. The effectiveness of the cross bow

One thing I liked about the movie: The background music was great. And the acting was great too. ;P

One thing that could be improved: I don't know. Everything was good. Maybe quieter music?

__Group member names: Joo and Michael

2 things I learned:

1. Middle Age lasted about 700 years

2. Major part of middle ages- Crusades

One thing I liked about the movie: Very loud and talkative

One thing that could be improved:__ Act

Group member names: Peter and Philip

2 things I learned:

1. Spear was an ancient medieval times weapon

2. Spike is used to have the people come down from their horses

One thing I liked about the movie: Cool puppet weapons

One thing that could be improved: More acting

Group member names: Katherine Chung and ME!

2 things I learned:

1. A knight's suit of armor weighed 50 lbs.

2. A knight's suit of armor reflected the kind of life the knight had.

One thing I liked about the movie: It starred Katherine and I. Just Kidding. It was really active.

One thing that could be improved: More descriptive facts

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 23, 2009 Warm up ** Show, don't tell Show: pg. 7; "But save that flame, all was murk and midnight mist, and silence lay as thick as death" Tell: Everything was dark and quiet.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 20, 2009 Chapter summaries ** Chapter 6 As the day goes by Asta's son sees people coming in and out of their houses and coming out from the church. Asta's son decides to go to the village for help. When he thought of that, he saw the steward, the bailiff and other men from the village holding weapons. There were now people against Asta's son. He thought that the visit to the trustful church priest would have to wait till midnight. Chapter 7 Asta's son had been hiding the whole day. He explains how once or twice he was really close to being caught by the men of the village seeking him. Asta's son does not know why they want him. Once, he was up in a tree when he heard two men talk about catching Asta's son. Asta's son listens, and finds out that he is accused of a theft he had not done. Then, as night comes, Asta's son walks quietly to the church, afraid to be caught. Chapter 8 Asta's son creeps toward the church and the priest welcomes Asta's son. They sit down quietly and start talking. The priest tells Asta's son that he must flee and that if Asta's son stayed in a free place for a year and a half he would gain his freedom. He also told that Asta's son's name was Crispin, but it was kept secret for reasons that Crispin did not know. The priest also tells Crispin about some things he has to tell Crispin. As Crispin leaves the church, he sees a shadow move. Still, he pays no attention to it and he slips away into the darkness. Chapter 9 As night creeps closer, Asta's son walks toward the church. Suddenly, a little boy that Crispin had known tells him to follow him because the priest told the boy. Asta's son does not heed his words and goes to the place where the priest told him to go. Once there, the old woman there gives Crispin things to eat and a small necklace with a little pouch. Then she wishes Crispin off to a safe trip. Chapter 10 As Asta's son goes on his way, Cedric tells him not to go South. Telling Crispin reasons why he shouldn't go south, Crispin finally follows Cedric and goes west, toward the river. Suddenly, he hears something like a drum beat. Cedric is gone. Crispin sees four men blocking his way to the river, holding swords. Crispin turns around to retreat, but sees that four more men approach from behind. Crispin has been led into a trap.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 18, 2009 Medieval times 10 video facts (with Katherine Chung) media type="youtube" key="QwntfdL872c" height="204" width="336" **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 15, 2009 Chapter 3-5 summary Cripsin ** The morning after Asta's son get's caught by Aycliffe, Asta's son heads home. He hears the church bell ringing... ring... ding... dong.... Seeing two people heading to his house with spears and weapons, Asta's son hides behind some bushes. The two people look like they are trying to find Asta's son. After they fail to find him, they burn the house down. Seeing this, Asta's son runs away. He is nobody, nobody with no name, nobody with no house, nobody with no parents, nobody with no-one to trust. Now only if the Heavenly God will help him...

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 11, 2009 ** Chapter 2 summary Crispin Asta's son runs to the woods after the funeral and breaks the curfew. He finds Aycliffe and a stranger talking. Aycliffe sees the boy and starts chasing him. He catches the boy but his aim to kill the boy is missed and the boy escapes. The boy tumbles over a cliff. After he is on land, he runs.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 10, 2009 ** 1.What happened to the boy's mother? 2. Who was it hardest to look on? 3. What was the mother's name? 4. Did the mother have lots of friends? 5. What did John Aycliffe tell the boy to do? midst- in the middle of shroud- a piece of cloth taunt- to make a remark, usually an insult pauper- a very poor person steward- a person who looks after other people deign- do something that one considers under one's dignity transgression- trespass poaching- hunting illegally forfeit- to lose something as a penalty

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 9, 2009 ** Agatha Hadgeman was a girl that was very exuberant. She was 12 years old. She was as bright as the sun in the morning. She was a very optimistic little girl. Her clothes were very gaudy, and she liked them that way. Her beautiful sun dipped auburn hair was always in braids. She had some freckles across her round nose and rosy cheeks. Her body was in a very fit condition, for she ran like the wind everyday. She would also play her hand made green flute made out of some bamboo trees that she found. She would always end her days with a small cupcake.

Everyday, Agatha would run to her big elementary school, Ginger Elementary. She ran so people couldn’t see her feet, they were moving so fast. Each step she took she would blow the fresh grasses this way and that. Her long legs lengthened each of her strides. She just loved the feeling of the morning air on her face, her braids flying behind her, like a kite’s tail.

Agatha had a bamboo flute. She had made it in her backyard, having found some wood that was similar to bamboo. She had carved it with a knife so that the flute would be perfect. Agatha would play her flute so beautifully and softly that the trees and plants strained their trunks and stems to hear her play so beautifully. No-one had heard anything like Agatha.

Every day, 24/7, Agatha would make cupcakes to end her delicious dinner. She would go to her old and shiny oven. She would make cute little cupcakes. Everyday, the flavor of the cupcakes that Agatha made was different. Agatha’s favorite was blueberry cupcake with whipping cream on top. It had a lot of different kinds of berries on top of it as toppings. Another one of her prized cupcakes was a cupcake so full with different kinds of bright colors you would have thought a flower had bloomed. It was a cupcake that tasted like mango. It had rainbow sprinkles with other different kinds of fruits on it as toppings. Agatha couldn’t have ever lived without her cupcakes.

These three things were Agatha’s most favorite things to do, also the best things that she could do. But Agatha was a girl in an unlimited world, eager to try new things out. Agatha was a very unpredictable girl but her three favorite things to do would never change. Running like the wind, playing the flute, and making cupcakes were things that Agatha would never grow bored of.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 8, 2009 ** Bureau- a writing desk with drawers Physique- the form, size, and development of a human’s body Chic- elegantly and stylishly fashionable Boutique- a small store that sells accessories and clothes Rendezvous- a meeting at an agreed time between two people Cliche- a phrase or opinion that is overused Other french words Sorbet- a dessert consisting of frozen fruit juice or flavored water and sugar Souffle- a type of dessert mousse- a type of dessert eg. chocolate mousse diner- dinner soupe- soup

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 4, 2009 ** Agatha Hadgeman was a girl that was very exuberant. She was 12 years old. She was as bright as the sun in the morning and after noon. She was very optimistic. Her clothes were very gaudy, she liked them that way. Her hair was always in braids. Her hair was auburn. She had some freckles across her nose and cheeks. She was a very cute girl. She wasn’t super skinny nor fat. She was a very healthy girl in good conditions. Her long legs helped her run like a cheetah in races. Her family was very opulent. Her father was an ambassador of the Republic of Rivera and her mother was a world famous dress designer.

Agatha Hadgeman went to Ginger Elementary School. She had a lot of friends. She was the sporty type but was also very smart. She had mostly A’s and several B’s. She didn’t mind however. It was only the middle of the year and she was sure she could raise her grade by then. She had a Papillion dog. Ger name was Hershey. She took her dog on walks everyday.

As days, weeks, months and years went by, Agatha Hadgeman turned 16. She thought her life was fairly boring. Same routine 24/7. But this day, November 11, she had a sweet sixteen party with her best friends. She was really looking forward for this day.

It was November 11. After the sweet sixteen party which turned out to be a success, Agatha got ready for high school. Tomorrow would be her first day. She was going to have to live in a dormitory, for her parents had work in another town. Agatha was really going to miss her parents and her mom’s blueberry cupcakes. However, Agatha was looking forward to the day where she would meet her roommates that she was going to stay with for 4 years.

It was Agatha’s third year in the dormitory. She loved it but she really missed her parents. Agatha’s grades were excellent. Agatha was almost a grown up now. She knew what to do, how to solve problems and more. She was determined to be a good grown up.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 3, 2009 ** I give myself a 3 for my character description essay because my character essay wasn't that colorful with striking words. I give myself a 3 for the reason D of 3.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** November 2, 2009 ** weak verb- talk - use your mouth - shout - scream - express feelings - make sounds - chat - chatter

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** Saturday, October 31, 2009 ** <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bleary- unfocused from sleep or tiredness Dismal- depressing, dreary Drab- lacking brightness or interest, dull Ebony- very dark black Exuberant- filled with lots of energy Flamboyant- tending to attract attention by stylishness and confidence Gaudy- very bright or showy Gaunt- lean and weak because of sufferings, starvation, etc. Tantalizing- tormenting or teasing <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Opulent- rich, luxurious, lavish Short character paragraph: Agatha Hadgeman was a girl that was very exuberant. She was 12 years old. She was as bright as the sun in the morning and after noon. She was very optimistic. Her clothes were very gaudy, she liked them that way. Her hair was always in braids. Her hair was auburn. She had some freckles across her nose and cheeks. She was a very cute girl. She wasn’t super skinny nor fat. She was a very healthy girl in good conditions. Her long legs helped her run like a cheetah in races. Her family was very opulent. Her father was an ambassador of the Republic of Rivera and her mother was a world famous dress designer. Agatha Hadgeman was a girl who really loved to read. She had read all the 764 books on her shelf, really, she'd counted them once. She was a real fan of the City of Ember series. She also loved playing soccer. She was always stuck on midfield in the scrimmages and tournaments but she didn't really mind. She had scored a total of 12 goals in one soccer season. She hoped to be a world famous soccer player when she grew up. But, her parents had something different in mind. They were planning for her to be either a doctor of a lawyer. Agatha couldn't really change what her parents thoughts so she just decided to see how her career went (hopefully a soccer career). <--- This is Agatha Hadgeman. * Sorry the picture is upside down. I accidently scanned it upside down.:D

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">** Wednesday, October 28th: ** //Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.// ||
 * If I were an animal, what would I be? || tiger ||
 * If I were a body of water, what would I be? || gulf of mexico ||
 * If I were a type of music, what would I be? || Classic/bach ||
 * If I were a flower, what would I be? || dandelion ||
 * If I were a musical instrument, what would I be? || viola ||
 * If I were a shoe, what would I be? || New balance running shoes ||
 * If I were a feature of nature, what would I be? || rock ||
 * If I were a food, what would I be? || Thai Food fish ||
 * If I were a piece of literature, what would I be? || poem ||
 * If I were a fruit, what would I be? || mango ||
 * If I were a vehicle, what would I be? || Land rover/jeep ||
 * If I were a color, what would I be? || Orange/blue ||
 * If I were a place, what would I be? || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">New Jersey

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 27, 2009 pg 25 questions** Reader’s Response I would have told the mother that she should accept what her daughter is and she cannot change who her daughter is. Her daughter will only follow her true heart and you cannot change that. I would tell the daughter to try, even if you are really angry at your mother. If her mother had gone through trouble in buying a piano, the daughter should at least try to play piano.

Thematic Focus If a child wanted to become something, a parents support and encouragement would help the child create what they were. Themselves.

Check You Comprehension The mother first tries to make her daughter into a Shirley Temple kind of person, then she tried to make the daughter become a person that had excellent memory, then she made her daughter into a pianist. At the talent show, the daughter messes up because she has never really listened to what she played. She embarrasses her mother. After the show, when the mother tries to force her daughter into practice, the daughter practically rebels, saying that she does not have to do whatever her mother wants her to do and that she wished that she hadn’t been born to her mother. The mother surprises the daughter years later by giving the daughter the piano. The piano piece that she had played at the recital was that there was another piece, “Perfectly Contented”, that was the other half of the song.

Critical Thinking The daughter’s failures on the nightly tests reveal that the daughter has no ability to do what other special kids can. The daughter’s meaning of “prodigy” is a child with natural talent while the mother thinks that a prodigy is a child who is kind of forced into talent. In the argument after the recital, the daughter’s final words have such a powerful effect on her mother because the daughter says that she wishes that she was never born to her mother. The daughter and mother have learned that the daughter cannot be forced into doing stuff. I don’t agree with the daughter’s statement that people can’t be anything they want to be because if you try hard enough, anything is possible. American children and immigrant parents have different opinions on how a child should be brought up. So this story shows that different countries bring their children up in different ways.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> **October 26, 2009 "How do you feel about being pushed towards a goal that you did not choose."** "I want to graduate Harvard or a French university as phycology department." I don't want to be pushed into graduating some really famous and good university. I want to go to a university that suits me very well and fits my intelligence level. Also, although I really would like learning to speak French, I do not want to go to some French University. I am interested in plants but not as much so that I would want to graduate with phycology my major. I believe that you should just study well, have fun with life and have some good hobbies. Your good life will lead you to a college or university or a job that's just fit for you. My parents always wanted me to become a lawyer or a doctor, saying that it really fits my characteristics, having an independent life, but they'll see about that. You never know what you're going to be when you grow up. I bet that there was a REALLY good soccer player that never achieved his soccer career and became a famous lawyer instead. You know, there's such thing as "hobby" or "part-time" It's when you have a real major job but during your free time you have some hobby that you do. It's something that you enjoy. Anyhow, you will lead yourself to the right place.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> **October 26, 2009 Comic Life project**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 19, 2009 good comic life eg. and why **I think that this is a good example because it shows the sequences of how to do something.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 18, 2009 HW Idioms comic **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> **October 18, 2009 Quiz score (Idioms)** 8 / 10 Correct

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 18, 2009 Homework vocab. words** The Return lanky- thin and tall The lanky grandpa was very unhealthy. cove- a small sheltered bay We were hiding in the cove, waiting for the arrival of our relatives' ships. helmsmen- a person who steers a ship or boat. The helmsmen couldn't see through the fog so the boat got scratched by an iceberg. mettle- a person's ability to cope with difficulties The soldier's mettle was very strong. scurvy- worthless That scurvy dog, now 20 years old had once been a great hunt dog.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 15, 2009 Classwork questions //1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave? To rip his clothes up to make himself like a beggar. 2. Who is Eumaeus? The swine herder and the faithful follower of Ulysses. 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? He does not want Eumaeus to know that he is Ulysses. 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? They are suitors who want to replace Ulysses. 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus? He felt really happy. 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day? To fight against the suitors. 7. What is a cudgel? A short stick used as a weapon. 8. How old was Argos? 21 years old. 9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? Antinous 10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?// A archery contest. Anyone who can bend Ulysses old bow can marry Penelope. **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> October 14, 2009 Homework- comic for pg 130 (Ulysses)

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> October 14, 2009 Homework- writing sentences and def. of selected words Ino's Veil tiller- lever for steering The pilot used the tiller to steer the boat to the narrow strait. balk- unwilling to accept an idea Because I'm not good at singing, I balked at the idea of signing up for auditions for the school musical. vengeance- punishment for doing wrong The vengeance of my copying homework was getting suspended. Nausicaa flask- a container or bottle I drank from the small flask glade- an open space in the forest We hiked in the glade. besieged- surrounded with armed forces The murderer was besieged by the police.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> October 12, 2009 1. Charybdis was the daughter of this Greek god: Poseidon

Because she won so much land for Poseidon.
 * 2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis?**

Poseidon fell in love with Scylla one day and so Poseidon's wife, Amphritrite, changed her into a monster.
 * 3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster?**

Scylla looked like a huge fleshy spider with 12 legs and 6 heads.
 * 4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster?**

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

The front part of a ship
 * 6. Define hull:**


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

8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like?** enormous human hands

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

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

the side of a ship or aircraft that is on the right when one is facing forward.
 * EC: Where is starboard on a ship?**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Octobe****r 12, 2****009** Expository writing essay** makes a good friend. Explain what, in your opinion, makes a good friend. ** Friends are a total need in life. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to make your bad day happy. I have one very close friend that is always there for me when I need her. I say she is a very good friend (the best one I’ve ever had) but other people might not agree because everybody has their own rubric to grading a friend. In my opinion, friends need to be, in general, honest, not ashamed of themselves, and loyal. Honesty is one very important factor in life and also is in friendship. Without honesty, your friend wouldn’t be able to tell what they did wrong and you would never be able to forgive them. This would lead to a problem because if they lied to you once, they would have to lie more and more to cover up that one small lie. And of course, no-one likes being lied to. I usually like friends who are outgoing and don’t really care about what others think of them. When I say that, I don’t mean that they don’t care about other peoples’ feelings but they are never frightened or anything if someone says something bad about them. Another part about being outgoing is being able to laugh at yourself. Loyalty is one of the most important factors (actually, all of them are important factors). I once had a friend that would change friends so easily. One day she would be really close to one person, then the next day she would be really close friends to another person. Exvery so often, if she gets bored of her friends or she just doesn’t want to hang out with them, she would just change to another friend. A good friend would never, ever betray or just change friends every so often. Most people don’t like that. Of course, humor is also nice to have in a friend but not always. So as a whole, my idea of a good friend would be an honest, outgoing, and very loyal friend. A friend who has these factors would be considered a very good friend to me.
 * October 11, 2009
 * Friends are important, but everyone has a different opinion of what

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 8, 2009 classwork- madlib** I run my Ulyssess and all the Morpheus fights water kegs; I keep my princes and all is tell again. (I say I cast you up inside my moon.)

The nightfalls go lefting out in cruel and dry, And narrow fatal trick crowdeds in: I entertain my loot and all the food wears Achilles.

I readed that you jumped me into bow And dance me broken, singed me quite wild. (I say I cast you up inside my moon.)

crow steals from the treasure, hero's javelinss cook: play tactician and mast's suitors: I entertain my loot and all the food wears Achilles.

I kicked you'd loose the way you whistle, But I die luxurious and I stagger your sheath. (I say I cast you up inside my moon.)

I should have finsished a sorceries instead; At least when gifts kills they need back again. I entertain my loot and all the food wears Achilles.

(I say I cast you up inside my moon.)

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 7,2009 homework - Cattle of the Sun** Ulysses and his men drift to the island where Teiresias warned Ulysses of the cattle that risk their lives. After battling the Scylla and Charybdis, the men are worn out and they plead Ulysses to stay on that island till the wind is calm again. For 30 days the men stay there and the wind does not calm. So finally, when Ulysses is sleeping, the men steal and slaughter 6 cattle and eat them. Ulysses awakes and find them and soon without delay, they aboard the ship and sail. Meanwhile, the Sun god is being helped by the other gods. They are going to punish Ulysses and his crew. They are driven toward Charybdis and everybody drowns except for Ulysses. Ulysses hangs on a branch till Charybdis spits his raft out and he rides it till he gets on an island, weak, exhausted and hungry. Vocab. caulk- to seal with a substance driftwood- pieces of wood that have been drifting on the sea and have been washed ashore limpets- a shell that clings to rocks Ulysses finds himself on an island in which a titan goddess lives. Calypso plans to keep Ulysses as immortal husband, for she is over 2000 years old already. She does not want Ulysses to go back to Ithaca. Ulysses tries to figure out what is happening in Ithaca because his memories of his wife and son and home are dim now. He prays to the gods in Olympus to help him find his way back home to Ithaca. Athena and Hermes finally decide to help, for Ulysses has suffered too much. Calypso agrees to let Ulysses go because Zeus is way too stronger than her. Vocab. interlude- an intervening period of time exploits- to benefit from consort- companion, husband
 * Calypso**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**October 6, 2009 Questions on Ch. 11 Scylla & Charybdis** 1. Where was Ulysses and his crew heading towards after the wandering rocks? a. to Korea b. Ithaca, his hometown c. toward a narrow strait in which 2 monsters live d. to Crete

2. What were Scylla and Charybdis before they were turned into monsters? a. witches b. naiads c. an ant d. evil queen

3. How many heads does Scylla have? a. 5 b. 7 c. 3 d. 6

4. How did Scylla get the boat to come toward herself? a. she dragged it towards herself by pulling the oars that the men were holding b. she dragged it towards herself by wrapping her legs around the prow c. she made waves and making the boat rock d. she worked together with charybdis so charybdis made the boat go toward her

5. Who turned Scylla into a monster? a. Zeus b. Zeus's wife, Hera c. Poseidon's wife, Amphitrite

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**September 24, 2009 Questions on Ch. 6 & Ch. 7** 1. Why was Ulysses afraid of the moaning rocks? 2. Why did Ulysses go up the mast? 3. Why did Ulysses want to be tied hardly to the mast? 4. Why did Ulysses get beeswax? 5. Who were the Sirens?

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**September 14, 2009 Videosummary4circe media type="youtube" key="NaZxgtd0gSQ" height="193" width="365"**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**September 10, 2009 Ch6-7vocabvideo media type="youtube" key="TjIwBcsQrDo" height="211" width="390"**

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<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**September 8, 2009 Homework for Circe** Ulysses and his 40 men crew are trying to sail back home. They find an island but Ulysses is careful and he says that he will go and investigate. Soon, some of the crew go in and get into the castle where they are turned into pigs by the evil sorceress Circe. Ulysses has to save the. carcass- dead body climbed- to move up holding onto something forepaws- the front feet of an animal The Setting is on Circe's island. My prediction is that Ulysses dies.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**September 2, 2009 Homework for Keeper of the Wins** 1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? Ulysses and his men were sailing north. 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? Ulysses was wild with eagerness because he wanted to see his wife and his son. 3. Who was Aeolus? Aeolus was the keeper of the winds. 4. What did Aeolus love to do? Aeolus loved to hear tales about blood, war, death, other gruesome stuff. 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? Aeolus was pleased with Ulysses because he told good stories. 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? Aeolus gave a sack full of winds to Ulysses. 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? Ulysses stayed awake for 9 days and 9 nights. 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? Ulysses' men opened the bag of winds because they thought it was booty. 9. What happened after they did this? After the crew opened the bag of winds, the free winds pushed the ship back so that the ship couldn't sail to Ithaca. 10. Predict what will happen next. I think that Ulysses will try to get back to Ithaca next by pleading the gods.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**August 30, 2009 Vocabulary for Cannibal Beach** Perils- dangers moored- to anchor at dock ogres- weird green creatures sorceries- the plural form of sorcery, which means magic inhabitants- people who inhabit a habitat marrow- a part of your bone provisioned- to supply for something ethical- related with knowledge curdle- to separate taut- stretched helm- a wheel that is used to steer a ship tittering- giggling perish- to die, to be gone quivered- shivered, slightly shaking
 * Vocabulary for Circe**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**August 26, 2009 classwork Vocabulary for Ships and Men** Vessel- A ship or large boat Prow- The part of the ship that's above the surface of the water Shaft- A long narrow part of an object that is used as the handle Hull- The main body of a ship or other vessels Stays- A device used as support Quartering wind- A wind from a specific direction Head wind- A wind blowing from infront of you Scudded- To move fast in a straight line with something pushing behind you (wind) Booty- Treasure, money, jewelry eg. pirates booty is something that a pirate steals Baubles- A small decoration Bouquets- A bunch of flowers Hospitable- A frienly welcoming feeling Brow- A person's forehead Lolled- to sit, lie, or stand in a lazy and relaxed way Mutiny- a rebellion Moor- to anchor a vessel to a harbor Bowels- the intestines Forging- to copy or imitate Exiling- expelling from one's native country Smithcraft- the work that a smith does Vigil- a period of being kept awake Disembark- to leave a vessel Baling hooks- A hook used to remove bale Agile- able to move quickly and easily Phlegmy- The ability to burn Gullet- the path in which food gets to your stomach Cannibal- An organism that eats it's own species Mumbling- to speak unclearly Trooping- a group of soldiers Brutal- very violent Indifferent- neither good nor bad
 * Vocabulary for The Ciconians**
 * Vocabulary for Keeper of the Winds**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**August 23, 2009 homework Ships and Men** After Ulysses burns Troy, he sets sail for home. Ships at that time were often blown off course because of the wind. But this time, it was because of the anger of the gods. U could call this bad luck, but bad luck makes good stories.:D hullls- the main body of a ship shear- to break off headwind- a wind blowing directly from the front Ulysses and his ship mates are going home from the war when they see a defenseless city infront of them. They attack and steal the booty and 18 men die. While going back home, little water nymphs play around the ship laughing, attracted by the jewels. Poseiden gets angry, thinking that the men are trying to steal his water nymphs and Poseiden gets the ship to break up. sheepfold- a sheep pen kinsmen- one of a blood relationships, a male foundering- being filled with water and sink Ulysses anchors his ships on an island called Libya where lotus flowers grew every season. Ulysses and his men slept on the island and some libyan men who felt sorry for them put some lotus flowers near them. When Ulysses woke up, he hungrily ate the lotus flowers and figured out that they were making him dizzy and sleepy. Ulysses got his men on board and sailed away from the island that could've made them stay there forever, asleep. gale- a very strong wind fatigue- extreme tiredness taut- stretched or pulled tight
 * The Ciconians**
 * The Lotus-Eaters**

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**August 18, 2009** classwork 5 facts about Ulysses - He was a very sly warrior in the Trojan War - He didn't see his family for over 10 years - He took the one eyed cyclops eye out - He is the main character of the Odyssey - He is one of the very few men that survived the whole trip.

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**August 17,2009** classwork Think about the short story we read in class, The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog...

Answer the following questions:

What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna? All the goods that the peddler shows Marianna are similar because they are all accessories and doodads.

In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves? The mirror causes the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves because they have never seen themselves, only others.

Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad? The characters' reactions to the mirror are both funny and sad because first the characters are dazzled, but then they start being vain and they want to be rich like others.

Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion. A cat could possibly definitely think it's a dog and vice versa because if it has never seen itself, it wouldn't know how themselves look like and it would think that it looks just like the other animal or maybe a human.

Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain. It would be possible for our society to do without mirrors because the only thing that mirrors do is to make urself prettier by looking at yourslef. without mirrors, you would only compliment other people that they look pretty and you wouldn't be able to complain about your looks.

Define and use in a sentence:

enthralled def. fascinated- I was enthralled when i saw a macbook for the first time. protruded def. to stick out- A lot of people wear braces to put in place protruding teeth. console def. to comfort- my mom consoled me when my dog died. afflicted def. to suffer- She afflicted when she dislocated her shoulder. vanity def. to care and be proud about yourself, usually about appearances- People have vanity and they usually tend to look in the mirror to fix their hair. anguish def. agony, pain - I was in anguish when i fell down from the monkey bars. moral def. The lesson of a literature piece like a fable, story, etc - The moral of this story is that if you are vain, it makes life harder. peddler def. some who walks around selling stuff- The peddler was selling clothes. peasant def. a farmer who takes care of sheep- We get all the grocery food from peasants. bedazzle def. to be dazzled- i was bedazzled by the beauty of the sunset.