Choose at least three (3) of the following and answer them in depth. I will quote from your answers in your report card comments, so please take time to edit & revise your writing, ensuring that it is ready for public consumption. For each answer, be sure to use specific evidence & examples.
* What have you learned about the way you learn, work, and/or collaborate?
I’ve noticed that I’m not much of a teamwork kind of learner. I do better learning on my own, asking my own questions, and making my own decisions in the work that I do. I get fed up with partners quickly, and that’s a problem I know I need to fix. For example, with the Slaughterhouse5 project, I was mad at my partner after a small argument, and couldn’t stand being around them from that moment. And that was bad, because that was my partner and my grade.
I’m good at learning concepts, and then re-teaching it to others. I guess I sort of give up a little faster than most when I don’t understand concepts. I try for a little while to understand something, but if I don’t understand it in a short amount of time, I give up and hope to learn it later. But the good thing is that I do eventually learn it. So I don’t finish a grade without understanding every concept taught. For example, in math class, I never understood the Unit Circle. Oh my gosh, the Unit Circle gave me a stomach ache just thinking about it or looking at it. It was so confusing, and I couldn’t remember the different numbers and ‘sin’ and ‘cos’. Once the final came, I was determined to understand the Unit circle, and had a one-on-one with Darren (the math teacher) so he could show me the Unit Circle and clear up all the unclear areas with it. And after, I asked Sai and Ruben if they needed any help with it because I felt I had a good grasp of it.
* Describe one valuable mistake you made this year.
One valuable mistake I made this year would be slacking. I got lazy, and decided not to do some essays and projects that needed to be done. I didn’t turn in some work, just because I felt my grade would still be good with or without it. When Sabrina was teaching, I slacked off, and didn’t turn ina couple essays I should have. One essay wasn’t turned in because of some technical errors, but I didn’t try very hard to fix it. The other essay wasn’t turned in because I wanted to enjoy my time. My grades suffered because of it. That was a big mistake that left me with a B instead of the A I know I could have gotten. It shows me that doing the work, even at times where I don’t feel like it, can be beneficial in the long run. I should finish work when it’s first given so I don’t have to worry about it later on down the road. I didn’t procrastinate this year... I just didn’t do the work. And that’s worse.
* What is your greatest strength as a student in a project-based learning environment?
I think my greatest strength is that I like to be creative. I like to think of different ideas to present work and the concepts I’ve learned aside from the traditional essay and quiz afterwards. Media Saves the Beach helped me retain a lot of the information taught in biology class on testing, water pollution, the causes, etc. In getting the research for the painting, calling companies and the information I found, has also stayed in my mind. Building, molding, sculpting, and painting different things helps me learn things better and it sticks in my brain longer.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Writing Reflection
In my 10th grade year, my writings would start off strong and begin to fade out towards the end. The ending usually summarized the whole point of the writing, but never left the reader wanting to read anything. I didn’t incorporate ‘Concerts, Not Pancakes’ into my pieces, and it was evident. In 11th grade I hadn’t really noticed, but once I started learning the concept, and other concept associated with it, the loop, ‘-ing’, etc, I noticed what I was doing.
When I entered the 11th grade, I was still writing how I had in my sophomore year. The first writing project, American Icon, shows that. I started off with: “Mad at the world because all I can think about is ‘the problems’. My parents just don’t know, and my friends don’t seem to understand. Teachers give work on top of work, and if I tell them, why would they care? It seems like everything’s gone wrong, and nothing goes my way. So sitting in my room with the door locked shut and the stereo turned loud, I tuned out the world.” It’s captivating, yes? I think so too.
I was so proud of it, so I kept writing, and writing, and writing. But my interests and motivation went down and my writing reflected that. Towards the end, I started trying to summarize to finish the writing. “Life doesn’t stay bad for too long and troubles are just obstacles I need to get over to get to where I dream if being in life. And I will get there without demeaning myself, or lowering my self-standards, to stay a strong independent female.” I mean, in a way, I did use the ‘loop’; a concept taught throughout 11th grade. But the ending was still a fail. It was boring and flat, and lacked the same ‘zing’ the beginning had.
Many lessons, projects, and writings later, I think I finally grasped the ‘Concerts, Not Pancakes’ concept. “Later that night, as she was kept awake by the sound of the red eye flights flying by and landing right next door, she thought of the many possibilities for her life… Deep in thought, her eyes finally closed, and she was off to sleep… While her busy mind slumbered, her heart made a break for it. It jumped up, and slid from…”
My Ampersand piece, ‘Follow Your Heart’ started with a punch, a quick little segment of background information, and right into the action. With description, and a chase throughout the town, the story keeps the reader interested. And when it ends, it sums up the main actions, but doesn’t finish the story. It makes the reader wanting more (a ‘Bang’). “Not shortly after, the heart saw a police officer walk past, and it left the doctor’s body. Paris stopped it, being the only one able to see it, she tried to be discreet…”
As my Junior year comes to a close, my expectations for my writing have gone to a higher level. Just like last year, I felt my writing was the best it could be once I completed it and turned it in. Now rereading that piece, and thinking about the effect it had on people, I feel my writing could have been much better. In 12th grade, and later in life, I plan to make my writings strike an emotion in people. To have the feelings, and emotions that I want presented in the story, essay, or whatever I write to be so strong that the reader can see it, feel it, live it.
I’ve read many books during this school year, and I’ve seen how the authors story can make the reader feel like they’re there, like they know the characters, or have lived the story. I want my writing to be able to do just that. The emotion/connection makes the message clearer. It’s captivating and interesting. Like the 1oth grade, I plan on making the intro attention-getting. Like 11th grade, I plan on using ‘Concerts, not Pancakes’. And like the many books I’ve read and pieces I seen, I want my future writing to be emotion filled, and breathtaking. I want it to drown the reader into every page.
When I entered the 11th grade, I was still writing how I had in my sophomore year. The first writing project, American Icon, shows that. I started off with: “Mad at the world because all I can think about is ‘the problems’. My parents just don’t know, and my friends don’t seem to understand. Teachers give work on top of work, and if I tell them, why would they care? It seems like everything’s gone wrong, and nothing goes my way. So sitting in my room with the door locked shut and the stereo turned loud, I tuned out the world.” It’s captivating, yes? I think so too.
I was so proud of it, so I kept writing, and writing, and writing. But my interests and motivation went down and my writing reflected that. Towards the end, I started trying to summarize to finish the writing. “Life doesn’t stay bad for too long and troubles are just obstacles I need to get over to get to where I dream if being in life. And I will get there without demeaning myself, or lowering my self-standards, to stay a strong independent female.” I mean, in a way, I did use the ‘loop’; a concept taught throughout 11th grade. But the ending was still a fail. It was boring and flat, and lacked the same ‘zing’ the beginning had.
Many lessons, projects, and writings later, I think I finally grasped the ‘Concerts, Not Pancakes’ concept. “Later that night, as she was kept awake by the sound of the red eye flights flying by and landing right next door, she thought of the many possibilities for her life… Deep in thought, her eyes finally closed, and she was off to sleep… While her busy mind slumbered, her heart made a break for it. It jumped up, and slid from…”
My Ampersand piece, ‘Follow Your Heart’ started with a punch, a quick little segment of background information, and right into the action. With description, and a chase throughout the town, the story keeps the reader interested. And when it ends, it sums up the main actions, but doesn’t finish the story. It makes the reader wanting more (a ‘Bang’). “Not shortly after, the heart saw a police officer walk past, and it left the doctor’s body. Paris stopped it, being the only one able to see it, she tried to be discreet…”
As my Junior year comes to a close, my expectations for my writing have gone to a higher level. Just like last year, I felt my writing was the best it could be once I completed it and turned it in. Now rereading that piece, and thinking about the effect it had on people, I feel my writing could have been much better. In 12th grade, and later in life, I plan to make my writings strike an emotion in people. To have the feelings, and emotions that I want presented in the story, essay, or whatever I write to be so strong that the reader can see it, feel it, live it.
I’ve read many books during this school year, and I’ve seen how the authors story can make the reader feel like they’re there, like they know the characters, or have lived the story. I want my writing to be able to do just that. The emotion/connection makes the message clearer. It’s captivating and interesting. Like the 1oth grade, I plan on making the intro attention-getting. Like 11th grade, I plan on using ‘Concerts, not Pancakes’. And like the many books I’ve read and pieces I seen, I want my future writing to be emotion filled, and breathtaking. I want it to drown the reader into every page.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Historical Reflection
I was walking to my next class, economics, yet again. The same class where the teacher, Mr. Stacy, comes in unprepared and discombobulated. He asks for homework he never assigned and pausing in the middle of lectures to rant on about his personal life problems. Right when I got to the door, Mr. Stacy walks out with a disappointed face, and a Caucasian man in a wheelchair came strolling slowly behind him.
“Hi young lady, how are you?” the man asked.
“HI, I’m good. May I ask who you are?”
“Oh you haven’t heard?! I’m the new dean of the college.”
“The last one is gone? Good, this college needed a change. Some new things to happen. A new plan, because the way he was going with everything was going to bring this college to the ground.” I replied.
At this, another student came on her way to economics class, and listened in on the conversation. “Well I have some new plans that should turn this school around. New programs, new ideas, and new systems… and from walking around this place, I would say we need new buildings and better facilities.”
“I agree,” stated the girl behind me.
“I’ve already begun with the teachers. A few are leaving today, and some know their days are numbered at this school. I have some new ones coming in, more… free. They have a unique way of teaching that I think would interest their students.”
“Oooo that’s good, because the last dean was a conservative, and hired all these old school teachers.”
“ President Roosevelt once said, ‘A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs, who, however, has never learned how to walk forward.’ So it wasn’t his fault. No one told him that newer could be just as good if not better. He stuck to the kind of teachers he was used to.”
“But what new plans were you speaking of? And new programs?” I questioned.
“My aren’t you the curios one?! Well, I wanted to start a new financial aid system. A lot of the students here are taking out student loan after student loan, and killing their credit for the next years to come. There is so much extra money this school could give out to help its students, then hopefully more would decide to attend this college. More financial aid for those that show the most interests in being involved with the college once accepted.’
“And there is no real art classes here. Yes, this is a law based school, but art can be presented somewhere in some form. The late President Roosevelt also said, ‘Art is not a treasure in the past, or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.”
“So you’re going to make new classes?”
“No, the students are going to make new classes. What classes do you guys need, what classes do you feel are left out of education? Suggest them, and if we have the budget, and can find the teacher, we will have those classes for you. I’ve realized college is to serve the students, and should therefore be what the students want in an education.
‘Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but cooperation, which is the thing we must strive for today, begins where competition leaves off.’ You kids compete to get into this school, doing your best in high school and programs to get into a college that you believe will be the best for you. But when you come here, you dread it, because after the competing is over, the fun is gone, the interest in being here is lacking. And that’s what I hope to implement. ”
“That’s how I’ve been feeling. And I really agree. That’s wonderful. So, if I wanted to run track, you’d find a way to make that happen? I’ve been running track here, and I’ve always dreamed about running track on my college team, but since there’s no track team here, I’ve resulted to class, studying, and nothing else.” The girl behind me smiled with excitement. ‘Please say yes to a track team’ her eyes pleaded.
“Yes, starting a track team would be part of my plan. If you want it, I’ll try my best to get that class or program for you.”
“I’m sorry, I haven’t even asked your name,” I said
“Ha of course, my name is Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt.”
“Hello Mr. Roosevelt, my name is Mariyah Gillis,” at this, the girl behind me walked into the classroom.
Primary Sources:
Roosevelt's Quotes
More Primary Sources
Inaugural Address
I picked FDR because I look at him as a man of change. Much like Obama, he started serving the country during a hard time, and he worked to bring it back up. He succeeded, using tactics and plans people of that time called unorthodox and such. So if I was to ever go to a college, and thought it wasn't the best choice for me, instead of wasting my money, I would want Franklin D. Roosevelt to show up and save the day.
“Hi young lady, how are you?” the man asked.
“HI, I’m good. May I ask who you are?”
“Oh you haven’t heard?! I’m the new dean of the college.”
“The last one is gone? Good, this college needed a change. Some new things to happen. A new plan, because the way he was going with everything was going to bring this college to the ground.” I replied.
At this, another student came on her way to economics class, and listened in on the conversation. “Well I have some new plans that should turn this school around. New programs, new ideas, and new systems… and from walking around this place, I would say we need new buildings and better facilities.”
“I agree,” stated the girl behind me.
“I’ve already begun with the teachers. A few are leaving today, and some know their days are numbered at this school. I have some new ones coming in, more… free. They have a unique way of teaching that I think would interest their students.”
“Oooo that’s good, because the last dean was a conservative, and hired all these old school teachers.”
“ President Roosevelt once said, ‘A conservative is a man with two perfectly good legs, who, however, has never learned how to walk forward.’ So it wasn’t his fault. No one told him that newer could be just as good if not better. He stuck to the kind of teachers he was used to.”
“But what new plans were you speaking of? And new programs?” I questioned.
“My aren’t you the curios one?! Well, I wanted to start a new financial aid system. A lot of the students here are taking out student loan after student loan, and killing their credit for the next years to come. There is so much extra money this school could give out to help its students, then hopefully more would decide to attend this college. More financial aid for those that show the most interests in being involved with the college once accepted.’
“And there is no real art classes here. Yes, this is a law based school, but art can be presented somewhere in some form. The late President Roosevelt also said, ‘Art is not a treasure in the past, or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.”
“So you’re going to make new classes?”
“No, the students are going to make new classes. What classes do you guys need, what classes do you feel are left out of education? Suggest them, and if we have the budget, and can find the teacher, we will have those classes for you. I’ve realized college is to serve the students, and should therefore be what the students want in an education.
‘Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but cooperation, which is the thing we must strive for today, begins where competition leaves off.’ You kids compete to get into this school, doing your best in high school and programs to get into a college that you believe will be the best for you. But when you come here, you dread it, because after the competing is over, the fun is gone, the interest in being here is lacking. And that’s what I hope to implement. ”
“That’s how I’ve been feeling. And I really agree. That’s wonderful. So, if I wanted to run track, you’d find a way to make that happen? I’ve been running track here, and I’ve always dreamed about running track on my college team, but since there’s no track team here, I’ve resulted to class, studying, and nothing else.” The girl behind me smiled with excitement. ‘Please say yes to a track team’ her eyes pleaded.
“Yes, starting a track team would be part of my plan. If you want it, I’ll try my best to get that class or program for you.”
“I’m sorry, I haven’t even asked your name,” I said
“Ha of course, my name is Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt.”
“Hello Mr. Roosevelt, my name is Mariyah Gillis,” at this, the girl behind me walked into the classroom.
Primary Sources:
Roosevelt's Quotes
More Primary Sources
Inaugural Address
I picked FDR because I look at him as a man of change. Much like Obama, he started serving the country during a hard time, and he worked to bring it back up. He succeeded, using tactics and plans people of that time called unorthodox and such. So if I was to ever go to a college, and thought it wasn't the best choice for me, instead of wasting my money, I would want Franklin D. Roosevelt to show up and save the day.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Literary Reflections
Nick Carraway
If I could bring one character from any book back to life as a person I know, I would choose Nick Carraway. I would put him in my high school as my counselor. His 3rd person kind of view on everything is a characteristic that would be really good for a counselor. He sees whats wrong, and understands situations quickly. He can also see right through people and I think that's really good as a counselor, knowing the 'counselee' (or whatever they're called). He's good at keeping secrets; he knew about Gatsby trying to get with Daisy and also kept Tom's secret. He seems like the kind of person people take to easily, considering Tom and Gatsby felt comfortable telling him their secrets so quickly. "Well, I'm going to tell you something about my life," he interrupted. "I don't want you to get a wrong idea of me from all the stories you hear." Gatsby began as he started telling Nick about himself. "Mr. Carraway, this is my friend Mr. Wolsheim." Gatsby even introduced him to alcohol business partner. (in chapter 4) "We're getting off," he insisted. "I want you to meet my girl." Tom told Nick, trusting that he wouldn't tell his wife about his New York mistress. (in chapter 2)
If I could bring one character from any book back to life as a person I know, I would choose Nick Carraway. I would put him in my high school as my counselor. His 3rd person kind of view on everything is a characteristic that would be really good for a counselor. He sees whats wrong, and understands situations quickly. He can also see right through people and I think that's really good as a counselor, knowing the 'counselee' (or whatever they're called). He's good at keeping secrets; he knew about Gatsby trying to get with Daisy and also kept Tom's secret. He seems like the kind of person people take to easily, considering Tom and Gatsby felt comfortable telling him their secrets so quickly. "Well, I'm going to tell you something about my life," he interrupted. "I don't want you to get a wrong idea of me from all the stories you hear." Gatsby began as he started telling Nick about himself. "Mr. Carraway, this is my friend Mr. Wolsheim." Gatsby even introduced him to alcohol business partner. (in chapter 4) "We're getting off," he insisted. "I want you to meet my girl." Tom told Nick, trusting that he wouldn't tell his wife about his New York mistress. (in chapter 2)
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Post Trial Reflection
1. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the prosecution. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
-SB1070 not allowing illegal immigrants to have a trial is against the constitution therefore unconstitutional.
-John Adams and James Madison wrote the constitution and Amendments.
-Raul was a witness (but i don't remember why). He was an immigrant that worked in America for a while.
-SB1070 is over stepping the boundaries of the state government.
-the Senate Bill is taking the federal governments job.
2. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the defense. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
-SB1070 was made to better protect Arizona citizens and strengthen the state borders, as well as illimnate racial profiling.
-The cop was shot by an illegal immigrant
-The bill was not made to over-step the state boundaries, but help the state of Arizona since the federal government was not.
3. What was the most significant piece of evidence, in your personal opinion?
The most significant piece of evidence was the Constitution because the whole trial was put-on because many thought the new bill was unconstitutional.
4. What was the most significant argument made, in your opinion?
There were a lot of very significant arguments made; I can't pick just one. Arizona was just trying to protect its borders and citizens, but the bill was against one of the lines in the constitution. So... I don't really know which one to chose.
5. What do you personally believe the correct verdict should be? Do you agree with the jury? Why or why not?
I believe that, for Arizona, Senate Bill 1070 is the best because they are struggling with their finances, dangerous situations, illegals, and etc. The bill is against the constitution, so I think illegal immigrants should get a trial, or atleast some sort of a trial. But i don't think it was a bad bill for them to make. They asked the federal government for assistance and the federal gov't sat back and let the problem continue. Obama laughed at their situation and they were left to fend for themselves. I know, I sure would not have sat and waited for the federal government to come in the last minute. So the Senate Bill 1070 was good for them, in every way except the trial part. Other than that, they did what they had to, and they made a good decision about that.
I think I deserve a 45 out of 50 points because I worked hard and didnn't slack off. I read tons of articles and researched lots of information about my character (Jan Brewer). I practiced and tried to understand the point she came from. I researched Arizona's history with laws and their financial issues, and I cooperated with my 'lawyers'; Nathan and Jasmine. I could have done better with learning more about the case, like the constitution and the House Bill. I also didn't fully read the Senate Bill 1070, which was bad on my part, considering i was Jan Brewer. And Jan Brewer would have most likely read it. But other than that, I think I did well.
-SB1070 not allowing illegal immigrants to have a trial is against the constitution therefore unconstitutional.
-John Adams and James Madison wrote the constitution and Amendments.
-Raul was a witness (but i don't remember why). He was an immigrant that worked in America for a while.
-SB1070 is over stepping the boundaries of the state government.
-the Senate Bill is taking the federal governments job.
2. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the defense. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
-SB1070 was made to better protect Arizona citizens and strengthen the state borders, as well as illimnate racial profiling.
-The cop was shot by an illegal immigrant
-The bill was not made to over-step the state boundaries, but help the state of Arizona since the federal government was not.
3. What was the most significant piece of evidence, in your personal opinion?
The most significant piece of evidence was the Constitution because the whole trial was put-on because many thought the new bill was unconstitutional.
4. What was the most significant argument made, in your opinion?
There were a lot of very significant arguments made; I can't pick just one. Arizona was just trying to protect its borders and citizens, but the bill was against one of the lines in the constitution. So... I don't really know which one to chose.
5. What do you personally believe the correct verdict should be? Do you agree with the jury? Why or why not?
I believe that, for Arizona, Senate Bill 1070 is the best because they are struggling with their finances, dangerous situations, illegals, and etc. The bill is against the constitution, so I think illegal immigrants should get a trial, or atleast some sort of a trial. But i don't think it was a bad bill for them to make. They asked the federal government for assistance and the federal gov't sat back and let the problem continue. Obama laughed at their situation and they were left to fend for themselves. I know, I sure would not have sat and waited for the federal government to come in the last minute. So the Senate Bill 1070 was good for them, in every way except the trial part. Other than that, they did what they had to, and they made a good decision about that.
I think I deserve a 45 out of 50 points because I worked hard and didnn't slack off. I read tons of articles and researched lots of information about my character (Jan Brewer). I practiced and tried to understand the point she came from. I researched Arizona's history with laws and their financial issues, and I cooperated with my 'lawyers'; Nathan and Jasmine. I could have done better with learning more about the case, like the constitution and the House Bill. I also didn't fully read the Senate Bill 1070, which was bad on my part, considering i was Jan Brewer. And Jan Brewer would have most likely read it. But other than that, I think I did well.
Monday, April 26, 2010
WW2 Letters
Write a letter to a friend or family member. Think of what might be in a letter like this: it would be on a specific date & from a specific city. this letter might describe your hopes, feelings, expectations, fears, etc. It might reference current events (or, then-current events), technology, or politicians. It might describe people, places, settings, technology and more. It might include the other person's life, perspective or questions. In fact, the person the letter is written to might be one of the people on that list!
Helpful links:
http://www.teacheroz.com/WWII_Oral_History.htm
http://www.war-letters.com/
1. who you are & how you decided
A woman at work in America.
I decided that because I really want a job, and I'd be mad if someone replaced e because I'm a girl, so I can try to relate...
2. research! including specific links and the major topics, people, & info in your letter.
Website link for statistics.
More info.
and a book if i can find one.
3. an overview of the tone & ideas of your letter.
Happiness at first about getting a new job.
Then she comes back later that day to finish the letter, and says how she was fired.
So anger.
4. more???
She tells about the family. One child.
About her husband coming home. He disapproved of her having the job.
um... yeah
Helpful links:
http://www.teacheroz.com/WWII_Oral_History.htm
http://www.war-letters.com/
1. who you are & how you decided
A woman at work in America.
I decided that because I really want a job, and I'd be mad if someone replaced e because I'm a girl, so I can try to relate...
2. research! including specific links and the major topics, people, & info in your letter.
Website link for statistics.
More info.
and a book if i can find one.
3. an overview of the tone & ideas of your letter.
Happiness at first about getting a new job.
Then she comes back later that day to finish the letter, and says how she was fired.
So anger.
4. more???
She tells about the family. One child.
About her husband coming home. He disapproved of her having the job.
um... yeah
Monday, April 19, 2010
Semester dos. Honor History #2
Answer the following in a well-developed, thoughtful essay that references a minimum of three primary documents:
How/Why is/are World Wars 1 and/or 2 important today? How do they impact and/or inform our world today? hint: think about alliances, democracies around the world, cultures, international institutions, nuclear (and other) technologies, etc.
Planes with guns, tanks, and bolt-action rifles were built to help in the 1st World War. Those weapons have evolved into fighter planes and bio weapons. International peace groups and new laws were made after the events in the 2nd World War. New theories came about and governments changed after these wars. World War 1 and World War II are important today because the events that occurred during the war influenced the technological advances we’ve reached and the decisions we’ve made within our government and internationally.
In the First World War, new weapons were built. The first machine guns and bolt-action rifles were made and used. Blimps began dropping bombs out onto enemies, and, although not as successful as planned, tanks were bought and sold with a pretty penny in hopes they would help win the war. Torpedoes were made to take out ships close by , and now torpedoes can go for miles surfacing the water or going through the depths of the ocean to hit a ship. Wireless communication also started. First used only for communication with commanders and the ones in charge, wireless communication is used by 2/3 of the world’s population, young and old. These weapons, today, have been made more efficient and effective, and are used by almost every army.
During the Second World War, atomic and gaseous weapons became a big factor. Hitler had killed thousands, millions, of people in concentration camps, based on their features, race, and disabilities, using Zyklon B. Zyklon B is a deadly gas that came in white solid pellets. After this, America bombed Hiroshima with ‘Little Boy’, and bombed Nagasaki with another nuclear bomb called ‘Fat Man’ shortly after. This left cities lifeless, and anything/ anyone still alive were left to suffer by radiation.
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were tactics to end the 2nd World War and was effective in doing just that. But it had killed nearly 250,000 people within the first 6 days. More countries learned to build the nuclear bombs in the 1960’s, and continued to make them for security purposes. Since the frightening arms race in the 1960’s, and the Rational Choice Theory, countries have now realized after ‘nuking’ a country they would ‘nuke’ back and both countries would then lose. Starting from 1963, there have been treaties signed concerning the decrease of nuclear weapons and the cease of production. Today, Obama is working with Russia to cut down the number of nuclear weapons held by a country.
Because Japan and Germany lost the war, Hitler was dead, and the Japanese emperor was ordered to resign, a new government was set in place, democratic. Now, with that democratic government, Germany has been more successful than ever, as well as Japan. They are a thriving country that’s wealthy and blooming.
The 1st and 2nd World Wars have impacted our world today in a major way. New discoveries in theories, weapons, and decisions have been made. New governments and international interactions are present. Some countries are doing better than they’ve ever done before. The discovery in chemical weapons and each countries determination to win a war (even to the point of killing whole innocent towns)has taken a toll on the decisions made about having a war.
Resources:
Rational Choice Theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_choice_theory_(criminology)
Nuclear Weapon Treaties.
http://library.thinkquest.org/17940/texts/timeline/treaties.html
Gas Chambers.
http://fcit.usf.edu/HOLOCAUST/resource/document/DocAusc2.htm
Obama Nuclear.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/08/obama-prague-russia-nuclear-arms-deal-medvedev_n_529726.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/06/world/06arms.html
Atomic Bombings.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm
How/Why is/are World Wars 1 and/or 2 important today? How do they impact and/or inform our world today? hint: think about alliances, democracies around the world, cultures, international institutions, nuclear (and other) technologies, etc.
Planes with guns, tanks, and bolt-action rifles were built to help in the 1st World War. Those weapons have evolved into fighter planes and bio weapons. International peace groups and new laws were made after the events in the 2nd World War. New theories came about and governments changed after these wars. World War 1 and World War II are important today because the events that occurred during the war influenced the technological advances we’ve reached and the decisions we’ve made within our government and internationally.
In the First World War, new weapons were built. The first machine guns and bolt-action rifles were made and used. Blimps began dropping bombs out onto enemies, and, although not as successful as planned, tanks were bought and sold with a pretty penny in hopes they would help win the war. Torpedoes were made to take out ships close by , and now torpedoes can go for miles surfacing the water or going through the depths of the ocean to hit a ship. Wireless communication also started. First used only for communication with commanders and the ones in charge, wireless communication is used by 2/3 of the world’s population, young and old. These weapons, today, have been made more efficient and effective, and are used by almost every army.
During the Second World War, atomic and gaseous weapons became a big factor. Hitler had killed thousands, millions, of people in concentration camps, based on their features, race, and disabilities, using Zyklon B. Zyklon B is a deadly gas that came in white solid pellets. After this, America bombed Hiroshima with ‘Little Boy’, and bombed Nagasaki with another nuclear bomb called ‘Fat Man’ shortly after. This left cities lifeless, and anything/ anyone still alive were left to suffer by radiation.
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were tactics to end the 2nd World War and was effective in doing just that. But it had killed nearly 250,000 people within the first 6 days. More countries learned to build the nuclear bombs in the 1960’s, and continued to make them for security purposes. Since the frightening arms race in the 1960’s, and the Rational Choice Theory, countries have now realized after ‘nuking’ a country they would ‘nuke’ back and both countries would then lose. Starting from 1963, there have been treaties signed concerning the decrease of nuclear weapons and the cease of production. Today, Obama is working with Russia to cut down the number of nuclear weapons held by a country.
Because Japan and Germany lost the war, Hitler was dead, and the Japanese emperor was ordered to resign, a new government was set in place, democratic. Now, with that democratic government, Germany has been more successful than ever, as well as Japan. They are a thriving country that’s wealthy and blooming.
The 1st and 2nd World Wars have impacted our world today in a major way. New discoveries in theories, weapons, and decisions have been made. New governments and international interactions are present. Some countries are doing better than they’ve ever done before. The discovery in chemical weapons and each countries determination to win a war (even to the point of killing whole innocent towns)has taken a toll on the decisions made about having a war.
Resources:
Rational Choice Theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_choice_theory_(criminology)
Nuclear Weapon Treaties.
http://library.thinkquest.org/17940/texts/timeline/treaties.html
Gas Chambers.
http://fcit.usf.edu/HOLOCAUST/resource/document/DocAusc2.htm
Obama Nuclear.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/08/obama-prague-russia-nuclear-arms-deal-medvedev_n_529726.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/06/world/06arms.html
Atomic Bombings.
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm
Semester dos. Blog #14
To me, the most interesting aspects of World War 1 were:
-The diseases soldiers got while in trenches or awaiting a battle. They came out crazy and no one was ever the same.
-The tanks were cool, but weren't efficient. Yet, many countries continued to buy them.
-In the end, Germany was blamed and punished the worst.
Of World War 2:
-One man was the brains behind it all, got into the mind of a whole country and pretty much took over.
-The war killed millions in a short amount of time.
I hoped to learn the reasons for wars back them, like what meant the most to countries. How did they fight, and what kind of attacks did they use. What weapons were used, and how long it lasted. I wanted to learn how people died, and if they did make it home, how were they affected mentally.
These wars are important today because they represent the causes of war. They're part of trial and error with America and it's war tactics. The Great Depression helped to contribute to the 2nd World War. Now that we're in a recession, maybe knowing about the war and all its causes could help avoid another one. The 2nd World War also caused a break up of Germany into 4 parts. It started Communism in China and Eastern Europe. The first World War also birthed the ideas of Socialism and new economical ideas.
New technological advances came about because of the wars. Tankers, Bombers, gas,Fighter Planes, New types of guns, etc. The World Wars started a new league of machinery that have been advanced and worked on to become the many weapons we use today.
-The diseases soldiers got while in trenches or awaiting a battle. They came out crazy and no one was ever the same.
-The tanks were cool, but weren't efficient. Yet, many countries continued to buy them.
-In the end, Germany was blamed and punished the worst.
Of World War 2:
-One man was the brains behind it all, got into the mind of a whole country and pretty much took over.
-The war killed millions in a short amount of time.
I hoped to learn the reasons for wars back them, like what meant the most to countries. How did they fight, and what kind of attacks did they use. What weapons were used, and how long it lasted. I wanted to learn how people died, and if they did make it home, how were they affected mentally.
These wars are important today because they represent the causes of war. They're part of trial and error with America and it's war tactics. The Great Depression helped to contribute to the 2nd World War. Now that we're in a recession, maybe knowing about the war and all its causes could help avoid another one. The 2nd World War also caused a break up of Germany into 4 parts. It started Communism in China and Eastern Europe. The first World War also birthed the ideas of Socialism and new economical ideas.
New technological advances came about because of the wars. Tankers, Bombers, gas,Fighter Planes, New types of guns, etc. The World Wars started a new league of machinery that have been advanced and worked on to become the many weapons we use today.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Character Sketches [Grapes of Wrath]
Al Joad
"Did- did you bust out? of jail?"
-Al likes interesting stories. He likes the 'bad side' of his brother. And the attention he gets when his brother's rep goes up.
"They was just a-talkkin' there, an' I didn't let on he's my brother. I jus' stood an' took it in."
-He's sneaky.
"We'll get water first service station we come to. We need some gas too."
-He has his priorities right.
"I'm goin' out on my own purty soon. Fella can make his way lot easier if he ain't got a fambly."
-He trynna grow up extra speedy.
Other People's Quotes:
"But Al's the on'y automobile fella here."
-He's good with cars.
"Hello, Al. Jesus, you're growin' like a bean! I wouldn't of knowed you."
-Al grew fast, growth spirt, in 4 years.
"Ain't had time? Why, Al, you had time to coyote all over the country. GOD know where you been this las' two weeks."
-He's a lil player. So he must be fine.
"Well, I see you got yourself a girl right off."
-haha. He's quick at getting females.
Physical Details:
-dark brooding eyes (like his brother)
-handsome face (he's good looking)
-young looking (16 years old)
greasy hands (he's always working on cars)
Significant Moment:
When he decided to marry Aggie, that was a significant moment. He finally made a decision to stay with the girl. And now he wants to start a family.
My ideas:
Al seems like a cool dude. He doesn't let emotions hold him much. He likes girls and has no problem getting them.
Tom Joad
Quotes:
"Well maybe it's like Casy says. A fellow ain't got a soul of his own, just a little piece of a big soul, the one big soul that belongs to everybody."
-He's still trying to figure himself out and understand life.
"Ya full of crap."
-saying that to someone that didn't do anything to you shows how straight forward and honest he is.
"Yes, sir."
-He knows how to show respect.
"Yu mean to say the fellas that runs the camp is jus' fellas- campin here?"
He's not used to the poor running things.
Other People quotes:
"well, set down with us, them. We got plenty- thank GOD!"
-shows Tom looks trustworthy and kind.
"I wanted to tell my folks where-at I was.""
-shows that Tom doesn't like his parents to worry.
"You was pullin' little girls pigtails when I give you the Holy Sperit."
-Tom was a young and rowdy kid.
"It's worried me till I couldn't get no sleep."
-Casey trusts Tom with that type of information.
Physical Details:
-Bright yellow shoes (just got out of jail.)
-Big flat hands (Worker hands)
-Leg muscles (Worker legs)
-Arm muscles (Worker arms)
Significant Moment:
Tom met back up with his family. He saw his dad. Then his mom and surprised the oldies and his siblings.
My ideas:
-He's honest, and kind, and hard-working, and family oriented, determined, fit to survive. Someone I would call a good person over all.
William James Joad
"Grampa Joad"
"I smell spare ribs. Somebody's been eating spare ribs. How come I ain't got none?"
-shows that Pa Joad feels inclines to get anything anyone else gets. He also loves his food.
"Goddamn it, I'm a ol' man, but I can still take care a myself."
-Gpa likes to handle himself and feel like the man of situations.
"Did- did you bust out? of jail?"
-Al likes interesting stories. He likes the 'bad side' of his brother. And the attention he gets when his brother's rep goes up.
"They was just a-talkkin' there, an' I didn't let on he's my brother. I jus' stood an' took it in."
-He's sneaky.
"We'll get water first service station we come to. We need some gas too."
-He has his priorities right.
"I'm goin' out on my own purty soon. Fella can make his way lot easier if he ain't got a fambly."
-He trynna grow up extra speedy.
Other People's Quotes:
"But Al's the on'y automobile fella here."
-He's good with cars.
"Hello, Al. Jesus, you're growin' like a bean! I wouldn't of knowed you."
-Al grew fast, growth spirt, in 4 years.
"Ain't had time? Why, Al, you had time to coyote all over the country. GOD know where you been this las' two weeks."
-He's a lil player. So he must be fine.
"Well, I see you got yourself a girl right off."
-haha. He's quick at getting females.
Physical Details:
-dark brooding eyes (like his brother)
-handsome face (he's good looking)
-young looking (16 years old)
greasy hands (he's always working on cars)
Significant Moment:
When he decided to marry Aggie, that was a significant moment. He finally made a decision to stay with the girl. And now he wants to start a family.
My ideas:
Al seems like a cool dude. He doesn't let emotions hold him much. He likes girls and has no problem getting them.
Tom Joad
Quotes:
"Well maybe it's like Casy says. A fellow ain't got a soul of his own, just a little piece of a big soul, the one big soul that belongs to everybody."
-He's still trying to figure himself out and understand life.
"Ya full of crap."
-saying that to someone that didn't do anything to you shows how straight forward and honest he is.
"Yes, sir."
-He knows how to show respect.
"Yu mean to say the fellas that runs the camp is jus' fellas- campin here?"
He's not used to the poor running things.
Other People quotes:
"well, set down with us, them. We got plenty- thank GOD!"
-shows Tom looks trustworthy and kind.
"I wanted to tell my folks where-at I was.""
-shows that Tom doesn't like his parents to worry.
"You was pullin' little girls pigtails when I give you the Holy Sperit."
-Tom was a young and rowdy kid.
"It's worried me till I couldn't get no sleep."
-Casey trusts Tom with that type of information.
Physical Details:
-Bright yellow shoes (just got out of jail.)
-Big flat hands (Worker hands)
-Leg muscles (Worker legs)
-Arm muscles (Worker arms)
Significant Moment:
Tom met back up with his family. He saw his dad. Then his mom and surprised the oldies and his siblings.
My ideas:
-He's honest, and kind, and hard-working, and family oriented, determined, fit to survive. Someone I would call a good person over all.
William James Joad
"Grampa Joad"
"I smell spare ribs. Somebody's been eating spare ribs. How come I ain't got none?"
-shows that Pa Joad feels inclines to get anything anyone else gets. He also loves his food.
"Goddamn it, I'm a ol' man, but I can still take care a myself."
-Gpa likes to handle himself and feel like the man of situations.
SEMESTER TWO, BLOG #13
#1
A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning.
Select a novel or play and, focusing on one symbol, write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
#2
Many works of literature deal with political or social issues. Choose a novel or play that focuses on a political or social issue. Then write an essay in which you analyze how the author uses literary elements to explore this issue and explain how the issue contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning.
Select a novel or play and, focusing on one symbol, write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
#2
Many works of literature deal with political or social issues. Choose a novel or play that focuses on a political or social issue. Then write an essay in which you analyze how the author uses literary elements to explore this issue and explain how the issue contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Semester 2, Blog #12
What were "public works projects"? What famous ones were part of the New Deal? What public works projects would you recommend for our society today?
Public Works Project
Part of the New Deal
My Recommendations for Society today.
Public Works Project
Part of the New Deal
My Recommendations for Society today.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Semester 2. Honors Novel blog #1
America was going through political and social issues. The Great Depression took a toll on everyone and everything in the country. Crops were being wasted, people were being laid off, and it was getting worse. In the book “The Grapes of Wrath”, from the 1930’s, John Steinbeck used ‘rising action’, ‘crisis’, and ‘foreshadowing’ to show the struggle the poor went through to survive.
Crisis is usually what makes the story more intense, where the conflict reaches a turning point. Steinbeck shows the poor getting kicked off the land, the only land they’ve known for generations. When the Joads get to California in hope of more jobs and better opportunities, he shows their struggle to find good wages, and fair landowners. They couldn’t find a stable job for a long time while in California, and they had no home to go back to. They were stuck in a country that didn’t want them, and couldn’t necessarily afford them, struggling to survive.
The rising action in the book is the series of events that build from the conflict. A big conflict was the disrespect and discrimination from the ‘law-holders’, the deputies and policemen. If a migrant worker had a problem with the wages and wanted to take a stand, the deputy was quick to arrest and ‘handle’ him. The migrant workers soon revolted and went on strike. With the law against them, lowering the wages and forcing them to hold their opinions, the migrant workers began begging and stealing from food stores. The rising action
The foreshadowing in “The Grapes of Wrath” served two purposes. “It builds suspense by raising questions that encourage the reader to go on and find out more about the event that is being foreshadowed. Foreshadowing is also a means of making a narrative more believable by partially preparing the reader for events which are to follow.” The foreshadowing in the book gave a background over cap of what was to happen in the following chapters. A few chapters told about the crops, how it rotted and was thrown away, but never given to the poor migrant workers. The migrant workers weren’t even given the freebies, unless it produced a profit for the landowners and bank. Work was the only way out, if they could find any.
Crisis, rising action, and foreshadowing were three of the main techniques John Steinbeck used to present the poors’ struggle for survival. The poor went through a lot, and while the government took care of the rich, the poor were in the struggle on their own.--
Crisis is usually what makes the story more intense, where the conflict reaches a turning point. Steinbeck shows the poor getting kicked off the land, the only land they’ve known for generations. When the Joads get to California in hope of more jobs and better opportunities, he shows their struggle to find good wages, and fair landowners. They couldn’t find a stable job for a long time while in California, and they had no home to go back to. They were stuck in a country that didn’t want them, and couldn’t necessarily afford them, struggling to survive.
The rising action in the book is the series of events that build from the conflict. A big conflict was the disrespect and discrimination from the ‘law-holders’, the deputies and policemen. If a migrant worker had a problem with the wages and wanted to take a stand, the deputy was quick to arrest and ‘handle’ him. The migrant workers soon revolted and went on strike. With the law against them, lowering the wages and forcing them to hold their opinions, the migrant workers began begging and stealing from food stores. The rising action
The foreshadowing in “The Grapes of Wrath” served two purposes. “It builds suspense by raising questions that encourage the reader to go on and find out more about the event that is being foreshadowed. Foreshadowing is also a means of making a narrative more believable by partially preparing the reader for events which are to follow.” The foreshadowing in the book gave a background over cap of what was to happen in the following chapters. A few chapters told about the crops, how it rotted and was thrown away, but never given to the poor migrant workers. The migrant workers weren’t even given the freebies, unless it produced a profit for the landowners and bank. Work was the only way out, if they could find any.
Crisis, rising action, and foreshadowing were three of the main techniques John Steinbeck used to present the poors’ struggle for survival. The poor went through a lot, and while the government took care of the rich, the poor were in the struggle on their own.--
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Semester 2, Blog #10
Do you believe that the Grapes of Wrath successfully establishes sympathy for the plight of Dust Bowl farmers? Why or why not?
I think it successfully shows sympathy for the plight of the Dust Bowl farmers. It shows the hardship they go through; the troubles, losses, and financial problem. Like, if it wanted to show anger towards the Dust bowl farmers, it would talk about how they should have stayed in Oklahoma and the book would have portrayed them as bad people. But the book portrayed them as innocent hhonest people just looking for a way to survive and keep their family living.
I think it successfully shows sympathy for the plight of the Dust Bowl farmers. It shows the hardship they go through; the troubles, losses, and financial problem. Like, if it wanted to show anger towards the Dust bowl farmers, it would talk about how they should have stayed in Oklahoma and the book would have portrayed them as bad people. But the book portrayed them as innocent hhonest people just looking for a way to survive and keep their family living.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
SEMESTER 2, BLOG #9
Freedoms Associated with Ampersand:
I picked my own topic to write about for story in Ampersand, and I think that freedom is good becuase it's self motivated. I'm not confused about what I want to write; I know the topic of my story, and the ideas are my own. With the freedom we've had with ampersand, I haven't really been pressured to get my draft done by any certain time. But since I chose to write about what I'm writing about, I'm interested in it, and what it to get done. So I've made sure I kept thinking about what's needed to get done and I know I have to get it done by friday. And I'm not stressed.
Numerous Structures Associaated with Ampersand:
We haven't really had that much structure, I guess, with Ampersand. But from what I see in class, and with myself, it is getting done. The honors' responsibility is good, a little bit confusing too. But it's structure, and it makes the over all responsibility easier. It doesn't get in the way of everyone's writing progress or anything.
I picked my own topic to write about for story in Ampersand, and I think that freedom is good becuase it's self motivated. I'm not confused about what I want to write; I know the topic of my story, and the ideas are my own. With the freedom we've had with ampersand, I haven't really been pressured to get my draft done by any certain time. But since I chose to write about what I'm writing about, I'm interested in it, and what it to get done. So I've made sure I kept thinking about what's needed to get done and I know I have to get it done by friday. And I'm not stressed.
Numerous Structures Associaated with Ampersand:
We haven't really had that much structure, I guess, with Ampersand. But from what I see in class, and with myself, it is getting done. The honors' responsibility is good, a little bit confusing too. But it's structure, and it makes the over all responsibility easier. It doesn't get in the way of everyone's writing progress or anything.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Semester 2 Honors blog #1
Dear Mr. President Obama,
I have a little advice for you on how to run this here country of ours. For our economy, I suggest you make money decisions that will benefit the rich and thee poor. Don’t raise prices on things that the poor will need, because then they wouldn’t be able to afford it. FDR spent the country’s money on projects that would help improve the rural areas, and make more construction therefore building new jobs. Helping everyone, because money was a common problem.
Include everyone is included in your decision making for the country as a whole. Don't make a new law or bill, and leave some groups of people out. That will cause dislike towards you and troubles. Let the country in on what you're doing, so we feel as if we have our say. Keep a positive attitude, and a leader-type personality. Be a president that gets along with people of all ages, and can relate to most of them. FDR kept a positive attitude and held fireside chats to let the country in on what he was doing as president so they felt as if they were part of the decisions and actions.
Look at both sides of any argument. Before making decisions for the army, the laws, finances, and any other big matter, make sure you consider the pros and cons. Don't make biased decisions because you run a country, not just yourself. FDR started caring only for the poor, and made decisions for the poor, and kind of ignored the big issues and needs of the other groups.
Sincerely,
Mariyah Gillis
FDR was a great leader, (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/30/AR2009013002760.html). March 2, 2010
Two Men from Different Times So Much of the Same [Semester 2 Blog #8]
Two Men from Different Times So Much of the Same
It is said that Barack Obama and Franklin Roosevelt are different men from different times, but I believe that they are so much the of the same because of their beliefs and choices for the economy and th affect they had on this country before and while in office. Obama and Roosevelt came into leadership of the country when it was at it's worse, started the process of bringing it back up to the great country it had the possibility to be, and maintained their kind and loveable posture all the while.
Back in the 1930's, Roosevelt would get onto the radio stations and talk to the people about what he's doing, done, and plan to do in office for the country. Those were called fireside chats. He came the people on a professional one-to-one basis, and that kept his popularity sky high. Everyone saw his nice and caring ways, and realized he was truly there for the country. He became well-liked and well-known all over real quick. Similar to today, Obama has involved himself with the activities of the country. He spoke to people with money as well as those without, and everyone got the feeling that he truly cared for something more than his wallet. With bumper stickers on one out of 8 cars supporting his presidency, Obama has kept his name in a positive light.
Promises of change and new life was promised as soon as franklin and Barack ran for presidency. They truly had the country's better good in mind, and planned to help everyone, despite social status, class, or convictions. Franklin Roosevelt made new laws, started social security, gave rural areas better ways to survive, and helped get the United States out of the whole it seemed to have tumbled in. Barack raises and lowers taxes in some areas and for some people, has started new plans for buildings and money spending, and has begun to change the path the army has taken in a foreign country for reasons varied. [idk]. They both promised changed, and worked for just that as soon as they hit office.
In the 30's, the poor was ignored, used and abused, and not looked after by their own government. In the 2000's, the poor have got into the same pit of hopelessness and struggle becuase the countries seems to worry about 'bigger issues'. Barack Obama and Franklin Roosevelt noticed that, and took quick, swift action to solve and help detour that from ever happening again. With new laws, and new bills, new money, buildings, and taxes, these two presidents did what they could to change it all.
It is said that Barack Obama and Franklin Roosevelt are different men from different times, but I believe that they are so much the of the same because of their beliefs and choices for the economy and th affect they had on this country before and while in office. Obama and Roosevelt came into leadership of the country when it was at it's worse, started the process of bringing it back up to the great country it had the possibility to be, and maintained their kind and loveable posture all the while.
Back in the 1930's, Roosevelt would get onto the radio stations and talk to the people about what he's doing, done, and plan to do in office for the country. Those were called fireside chats. He came the people on a professional one-to-one basis, and that kept his popularity sky high. Everyone saw his nice and caring ways, and realized he was truly there for the country. He became well-liked and well-known all over real quick. Similar to today, Obama has involved himself with the activities of the country. He spoke to people with money as well as those without, and everyone got the feeling that he truly cared for something more than his wallet. With bumper stickers on one out of 8 cars supporting his presidency, Obama has kept his name in a positive light.
Promises of change and new life was promised as soon as franklin and Barack ran for presidency. They truly had the country's better good in mind, and planned to help everyone, despite social status, class, or convictions. Franklin Roosevelt made new laws, started social security, gave rural areas better ways to survive, and helped get the United States out of the whole it seemed to have tumbled in. Barack raises and lowers taxes in some areas and for some people, has started new plans for buildings and money spending, and has begun to change the path the army has taken in a foreign country for reasons varied. [idk]. They both promised changed, and worked for just that as soon as they hit office.
In the 30's, the poor was ignored, used and abused, and not looked after by their own government. In the 2000's, the poor have got into the same pit of hopelessness and struggle becuase the countries seems to worry about 'bigger issues'. Barack Obama and Franklin Roosevelt noticed that, and took quick, swift action to solve and help detour that from ever happening again. With new laws, and new bills, new money, buildings, and taxes, these two presidents did what they could to change it all.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Semester 2 Blog #7
I think my company would have failed during the Great depression. They are a non-profit organization that thrives off of the money given to them by other people and donators. In the Great Depression, even the rich and wealthy were broke and struggling for a good fair pay. So my internship organization would not have gotten enough donations and sponsering from companies, because the companies would have been too stressed trying to pay their workers. Also, my organization thrives off of the dancers that come in and dance. I dont think alot off those parents and children would have came for thee classes because they would have been struggling to pay for food.
My internship organization could have made alot of money if they made movies and.. nope they would have broke down. Nevermind.
My internship organization could have made alot of money if they made movies and.. nope they would have broke down. Nevermind.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Semester 2 Blog #6
Choose one character from The Grapes of Wrath and list four important quotes said by or written by this character. Explain what you believe these quotes reveal about the character.
Tommy Joad
-"Sometimes a guy'll be a good guy even if some rich bastard makes him carry a sticker."
The shows that Tom is a very strong-minded, against-the-man kind of dude.
-"'Preciate it," said Joad
I think this sorta gives the preview of how Joad talks and his education level. Since i already know the time period is the '30s, just the way he said 'thank you' reveals his life and his class level.
-"Didn' you hear about me? I was in all the papers."
He thinks everyone reads the paper. He must have done something really bad, or something really good. So he pretty much stood out in some way or another.
Tommy Joad
-"Sometimes a guy'll be a good guy even if some rich bastard makes him carry a sticker."
The shows that Tom is a very strong-minded, against-the-man kind of dude.
-"'Preciate it," said Joad
I think this sorta gives the preview of how Joad talks and his education level. Since i already know the time period is the '30s, just the way he said 'thank you' reveals his life and his class level.
-"Didn' you hear about me? I was in all the papers."
He thinks everyone reads the paper. He must have done something really bad, or something really good. So he pretty much stood out in some way or another.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Semester 2. Blog #5
Eli's Bloq
Eli's blog was very organized and it wasn't too flashy. His blog did a good job at presenting his information, and it's laid back, chill like his personality. So I guess his blog represents his personality as well.. in a way.
Jasmine Roesner.Robinson's Photo Essay
Jasmine's photo essay was really interesting and caught my attention as soon as I started reading. Unlike my photos (in my opinion), her photos were high quality and were also captivating. It looks like she worked hard on her photo essay and i think that's good that that shows. Her blog is also interesting and organized.
David K.'s Internship Dp Page
Krause's page is extremely professional. He includes every aspect of the internship, and in detail. His video link works, and the picture there compliments the page rather make it look bad. He looks like he took time on his dp page, kand I'm sure his mentor would be proud.
Eli's blog was very organized and it wasn't too flashy. His blog did a good job at presenting his information, and it's laid back, chill like his personality. So I guess his blog represents his personality as well.. in a way.
Jasmine Roesner.Robinson's Photo Essay
Jasmine's photo essay was really interesting and caught my attention as soon as I started reading. Unlike my photos (in my opinion), her photos were high quality and were also captivating. It looks like she worked hard on her photo essay and i think that's good that that shows. Her blog is also interesting and organized.
David K.'s Internship Dp Page
Krause's page is extremely professional. He includes every aspect of the internship, and in detail. His video link works, and the picture there compliments the page rather make it look bad. He looks like he took time on his dp page, kand I'm sure his mentor would be proud.
Semester 2 Blog #4
Post your personal goals, hopes and ambitions for your class' production & publication of this book.
I hope that the book is filled with many interesting and creative stories both true and fiction. My goal for this Ampersand book is to sell more than 1,000 and get enough money to have a big year-end party. lol
I hope that the book is filled with many interesting and creative stories both true and fiction. My goal for this Ampersand book is to sell more than 1,000 and get enough money to have a big year-end party. lol
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Mentor Interview Blog #3
Click here for the link to the official page
Blythe's Dancing to the Top
Dancers framed in their moment of time along the walls, leaving little room for wall paint to shine through. A young Jean Isaacs smiled out from a black and white family photo set on top of the dresser next to the laid-back couch. The ceilings pounded as the performers on the upper level danced their hearts out. Computer keys typed in an off-and-on pattern. The melodious tone of Trey Songz whispered from the speakers hidden under the desk. Blythe Barton sat behind me focused on the bright screen in front of her. This, like many other days this month, is where Blythe spends hours of her day. The passionate artist has been dancing since middle school, and has followed her heart ever since.
Blythe holds classes at San Diego Dance Place one day, practices for performances with Jean Isaac’s Dance Theater the next day, and assists in the office the rest of the week. All this month, she’s been swamped with the dance show that’s been occurring every Saturday of the past 4 weeks. Each weekend, over 200 people waited anxiously for a show they've anticipated for months. Mrs. Barton had to make sure the performance was memorable. She’s practiced practically every day for these 4 nights.
So today, while the computer keys typed in an off-and-on pattern, and Blythe was in arms reach, I decided to get to know Mrs. Blythe Barton a little more. She paused the computer keys and turned her swivel chair around to face me. With a smile on her face, she was ready for the question I had to ask.
(the photo above) Blythe Barton practices for her performance in the Cabaret dances for Jean Isaac's Dance Theater. The dancers in the back practice their steps.
When did you begin following your passion for dance?
I started with gymnastics when I was very young, and then when I got into middle school I officially began dancing.
Did you know that dance was a path you were going to continue on seriously for the rest of your life?
No, I knew I loved to dance, but I never really thought of doing it for the rest of my life. I considered teaching as my main career when I grow up. I planned on going to college to pursue a career in teaching.
Were you a high achiever in school?
Yes, I strived for A’s and that’s all that I got. My family emphasized the importance of good grades, and that’s what I went for. I behaved in school and did my best throughout high school.
What college did you attend?
I went to Chapman University to further my learning in dance. I intended on being a teacher of dance. So I got my BFA in dance Performance in 2004. Then one of my professors recommended Florida State University for me to continue my education in dance.
Why did you decide to make dance your main career focus?
Everyday we, as humans, express ourselves through movement using gesture and body language. Dance gives me the opportunity to build on this concept and create emotion with motion. I believe that true art makes the viewer think or feel in a new way, this is something that I hope to accomplish with my dancing. I also love the athleticism of dance, the physicality.
Do you plan on being a dancer forever?
I hope to continue being a teacher and professional dancer. My university education has prepared me to be a college professor some day. I would like to share with others, the passion I feel for dance.
Juneau's triple threat, Blythe Barton, pursues her passion as she teaches dance in San Diego, all while choreographing her latest showcase.
A bouquet of vibrant pink and orange roses set in a clear, classy vase welcome all guests and visitors into the restless office.
Blythe holds classes at San Diego Dance Place one day, practices for performances with Jean Isaac’s Dance Theater the next day, and assists in the office the rest of the week. All this month, she’s been swamped with the dance show that’s been occurring every Saturday of the past 4 weeks. Each weekend, over 200 people waited anxiously for a show they've anticipated for months. Mrs. Barton had to make sure the performance was memorable. She’s practiced practically every day for these 4 nights.
So today, while the computer keys typed in an off-and-on pattern, and Blythe was in arms reach, I decided to get to know Mrs. Blythe Barton a little more. She paused the computer keys and turned her swivel chair around to face me. With a smile on her face, she was ready for the question I had to ask.
(the photo above) Blythe Barton practices for her performance in the Cabaret dances for Jean Isaac's Dance Theater. The dancers in the back practice their steps.
When did you begin following your passion for dance?
I started with gymnastics when I was very young, and then when I got into middle school I officially began dancing.
Did you know that dance was a path you were going to continue on seriously for the rest of your life?
No, I knew I loved to dance, but I never really thought of doing it for the rest of my life. I considered teaching as my main career when I grow up. I planned on going to college to pursue a career in teaching.
Were you a high achiever in school?
Yes, I strived for A’s and that’s all that I got. My family emphasized the importance of good grades, and that’s what I went for. I behaved in school and did my best throughout high school.
What college did you attend?
I went to Chapman University to further my learning in dance. I intended on being a teacher of dance. So I got my BFA in dance Performance in 2004. Then one of my professors recommended Florida State University for me to continue my education in dance.
Why did you decide to make dance your main career focus?
Everyday we, as humans, express ourselves through movement using gesture and body language. Dance gives me the opportunity to build on this concept and create emotion with motion. I believe that true art makes the viewer think or feel in a new way, this is something that I hope to accomplish with my dancing. I also love the athleticism of dance, the physicality.
Do you plan on being a dancer forever?
I hope to continue being a teacher and professional dancer. My university education has prepared me to be a college professor some day. I would like to share with others, the passion I feel for dance.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Interview Article beginning
Computer keys typed in an off-and-on pattern. The melodious tone of Trey Songz whispers from the speakers hidden under the desk. Blythe Barton sat behind me focused on the bright screen in front of her. This, like many other days this month, is where Blythe spends hours of her day. The passionate artist has been dancing since middle school, and has follwed her heart ever since. Teaching, performing, and choreographing dance is a big part of Mrs. Barton’s day. She holds classes at San Diego Dance Place one day, practices for performances with Jean Isaac’s Dance Theater the next day, and assists in the office the rest of the week.
So today, while the computer keys typed in an off-and-on pattern, and Blythe was in arms reach, I decided to get to know Mrs. Blythe Barton a little more.
[Interview here]
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Semester 2 Blog 1
Chrisette Michele Interview
John Lennon Interview
I think a high quality interview is an interesting interview that comes off more as a story than an interview... or is like a script. I think the 'he said then i said' interviews are really boring, dull and annoying. The most successful interviews are the ones that give background information and let the reader know whats going on. The surroundings, and the interviewee.
John Lennon Interview
I think a high quality interview is an interesting interview that comes off more as a story than an interview... or is like a script. I think the 'he said then i said' interviews are really boring, dull and annoying. The most successful interviews are the ones that give background information and let the reader know whats going on. The surroundings, and the interviewee.
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