Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Research/interview
I developed a question that would result in multiple answers. I went around and asked my classmates there perspectives. My question was, "Should students be able to plain there own schedule." "If so, why?" The whole class said yes to the question. One student named Jessie stated that, "yes it showed be allowed because our schedule wouldn't be so confusing. Another classmate named Shannon argues yes would should because "it's our right to do as we please." Barba comments that "planning our own schedule will allow students to chose their own schedule."
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Rough Draft for Animal Farm
Lauren Wesley
Ms. Melville
English
Rough Draft
Although Animal Farm appears to be a simple story about animals, it is actually a satire of Russian society. The farm is taken over by overworked, and mistreated animals. With there raging ideas they plan to create a life of luxury, justice, and equality. In animal farm, the pigs use stories and lies to inspire others, empower themselves, and oppress the animals on the farm. This story insites it’s readers about the way the Russians were treated by there rulers.
First of all, There are stories that are inspired by the leaders of the farm. Old Majors speech would be one. In Old Majors story, he says to the animals, Man is the only real enemy. Remove man from the scene and the root cause of hunger and overwork will soon be abolished. Old Majors speech was told to have a positive impact on the animals. Soon a rebellion will be in motion. Future generations shall carry on the struggle until it is victorious. Another story is the windmill. Snowball painted a picture of animal farm as it might be when sordid labour was lifted from the animals back. Electricity could operate threshing machines, ploughs, harrows, rollers, reapers, binders, electric light, hot and cold water, and electric heaters. The story of rebellion was deeply inspired by the animals. Rumors of a wonderful farm continued to circulate a wave of rebelliousness through the country side. Bulls suddenly turned savage, sheep’s broke down hedges and devoured the clover, and cows kicked the pail over. These stories were told by the animals because they were obligated to enlighten each other on tragic and exciting events that were taken in and out of animal farm.
Secondly, the animals tell lies to empower themselves. Squealer told a story to the animals about certain animals being able to sleep in beds. The forth commandment was changed to “No animal shall sleep in beds with sheets.” Because of the fact that the pigs were brainworkers, they were allowed to sleep in beds, which meant removing the sheets and sleeping between them. Another lie was told by Squealer about milk and apples. Eating the milk and apples will preserve health, and contain substances absolutely necessary to a well- being of a pig. The pigs are brainworkers, and the well- fare of the farm depend on them, without the milk and apples the pigs are unable to do their daily duties. Demanding the Hens to give up there eggs, was a lie told by Squealer. Napoleon had accepted a contract from Whymper, for a hundred eggs a week. The price of the eggs would pay for enough grain and meal to keep the farm going until the weather conditions were manageable. These stories were told so the leaders of the farm could gain power and privileges.
Lastly, the animals tell stories to oppress the others. Taking away meetings so the animals could no longer voice there opinion was one. The debates on Sunday must come to a end if they were liable to bring Jones back. What ever Napoleon planned or said was always right, so there was no reason to hold meetings if the overall decisions were to be made by Napoleon. No killing with out cause, showed mistreatment amongst the animals. Animals confessed to secretly communicating with Snowball; afterwards, they had there throats ripped out by Napoleons dogs. The animals had saw to it that the six commandment had not been violated and concluded that there was a good reason for killing the traitors who had leagued themselves with Snowball. Some animals are more equal than others was unfair. There was no surprise to the animals when the seventh commandment was changed, considering the fact that Napoleon was seen wearing Jones clothes. The pigs also had the opportunity to install a telephone. These stories were made to oppress the animals and brain watch them to make them believe other wise.
In conclusion, In the story, Napoleon, Squealer, and Snowball tell stories and lies to get there way. First of all, they use stories to inspire the animals. Secondly, they use stories to gain power for themselves. Third, they use stories to take power away from the other animals. In today's society people use stories and lies to use others to there advantage. Politicians empower and oppress America to do as they please.
Ms. Melville
English
Rough Draft
Although Animal Farm appears to be a simple story about animals, it is actually a satire of Russian society. The farm is taken over by overworked, and mistreated animals. With there raging ideas they plan to create a life of luxury, justice, and equality. In animal farm, the pigs use stories and lies to inspire others, empower themselves, and oppress the animals on the farm. This story insites it’s readers about the way the Russians were treated by there rulers.
First of all, There are stories that are inspired by the leaders of the farm. Old Majors speech would be one. In Old Majors story, he says to the animals, Man is the only real enemy. Remove man from the scene and the root cause of hunger and overwork will soon be abolished. Old Majors speech was told to have a positive impact on the animals. Soon a rebellion will be in motion. Future generations shall carry on the struggle until it is victorious. Another story is the windmill. Snowball painted a picture of animal farm as it might be when sordid labour was lifted from the animals back. Electricity could operate threshing machines, ploughs, harrows, rollers, reapers, binders, electric light, hot and cold water, and electric heaters. The story of rebellion was deeply inspired by the animals. Rumors of a wonderful farm continued to circulate a wave of rebelliousness through the country side. Bulls suddenly turned savage, sheep’s broke down hedges and devoured the clover, and cows kicked the pail over. These stories were told by the animals because they were obligated to enlighten each other on tragic and exciting events that were taken in and out of animal farm.
Secondly, the animals tell lies to empower themselves. Squealer told a story to the animals about certain animals being able to sleep in beds. The forth commandment was changed to “No animal shall sleep in beds with sheets.” Because of the fact that the pigs were brainworkers, they were allowed to sleep in beds, which meant removing the sheets and sleeping between them. Another lie was told by Squealer about milk and apples. Eating the milk and apples will preserve health, and contain substances absolutely necessary to a well- being of a pig. The pigs are brainworkers, and the well- fare of the farm depend on them, without the milk and apples the pigs are unable to do their daily duties. Demanding the Hens to give up there eggs, was a lie told by Squealer. Napoleon had accepted a contract from Whymper, for a hundred eggs a week. The price of the eggs would pay for enough grain and meal to keep the farm going until the weather conditions were manageable. These stories were told so the leaders of the farm could gain power and privileges.
Lastly, the animals tell stories to oppress the others. Taking away meetings so the animals could no longer voice there opinion was one. The debates on Sunday must come to a end if they were liable to bring Jones back. What ever Napoleon planned or said was always right, so there was no reason to hold meetings if the overall decisions were to be made by Napoleon. No killing with out cause, showed mistreatment amongst the animals. Animals confessed to secretly communicating with Snowball; afterwards, they had there throats ripped out by Napoleons dogs. The animals had saw to it that the six commandment had not been violated and concluded that there was a good reason for killing the traitors who had leagued themselves with Snowball. Some animals are more equal than others was unfair. There was no surprise to the animals when the seventh commandment was changed, considering the fact that Napoleon was seen wearing Jones clothes. The pigs also had the opportunity to install a telephone. These stories were made to oppress the animals and brain watch them to make them believe other wise.
In conclusion, In the story, Napoleon, Squealer, and Snowball tell stories and lies to get there way. First of all, they use stories to inspire the animals. Secondly, they use stories to gain power for themselves. Third, they use stories to take power away from the other animals. In today's society people use stories and lies to use others to there advantage. Politicians empower and oppress America to do as they please.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Oct. 18/ 1hr of reading
Lauren Wesley
Ms. Melville
October,18,2008
Title: Just My Luck
Author: Tajuana Butler
Page: Chapter 2
Summary: This chapter specifically talks about Latina happiness. Latina finds out that her mom has a new boyfriend. He goes by the name Lenard. Latina feels as though that Lenard is driving her mother to be this crazy alcholic, to also drive her into these emotional roller coasters. She hates it. At school, Latina makes a new friend and her name is Gloria. Latina invited Gloria over to a slumber party and they stayed up all night watching Michale Jackson videos. They ate pizza, popcorn, pop soda, and all the candy they could think of. Latina finally reveals who her secret crush is, and it seems to be one of the boys who teased her recently. Her friend Gloria doesn't know why she has an interest in him. His name is Troy. Latina says, Troy can sometimes be mean and hurtful but, at times he's kind hearted. Towards the middle of the chapter, Latina's mother stops seeing Lenard. Latina's father comes to surprise Latina and her mother, but Latina isn't to happy about it. She ponders why he decided to come back after 12 years, and he simply exclaims that he decided to own up to his responsibilities and become a father to her. She's still in shock, but she's willing to give him a chance. After the first week, Latina warms up to him and actually appreciates the fact that he's back, her mother stopped drinking and she found a new job that she loves. Latina consider herself a lucky girl now because she has a family. She says he's the reason her mother is happy and be able to afford the things in life that were impossible to have.
On a scale of 1-10, I would rate this book a 10. My reasoning why is because this book gets juicer and juicer every chapter. For an example, i never knew any clue that the book would reveal Latina's father appearence. I'm shocked. I would think after she saw her father she wouldn't want anything to do with him, considering the fact that he decides to show up unannouncely and repair the damage he's done to her and her mother. It's just so crazy- but I like it. I can't wait to see whats going to happen in the next chapter. I wounder if Latina is still going to like her father or if she's going to start to hate him. You never really can predict anything in this book.
Ms. Melville
October,18,2008
Title: Just My Luck
Author: Tajuana Butler
Page: Chapter 2
Summary: This chapter specifically talks about Latina happiness. Latina finds out that her mom has a new boyfriend. He goes by the name Lenard. Latina feels as though that Lenard is driving her mother to be this crazy alcholic, to also drive her into these emotional roller coasters. She hates it. At school, Latina makes a new friend and her name is Gloria. Latina invited Gloria over to a slumber party and they stayed up all night watching Michale Jackson videos. They ate pizza, popcorn, pop soda, and all the candy they could think of. Latina finally reveals who her secret crush is, and it seems to be one of the boys who teased her recently. Her friend Gloria doesn't know why she has an interest in him. His name is Troy. Latina says, Troy can sometimes be mean and hurtful but, at times he's kind hearted. Towards the middle of the chapter, Latina's mother stops seeing Lenard. Latina's father comes to surprise Latina and her mother, but Latina isn't to happy about it. She ponders why he decided to come back after 12 years, and he simply exclaims that he decided to own up to his responsibilities and become a father to her. She's still in shock, but she's willing to give him a chance. After the first week, Latina warms up to him and actually appreciates the fact that he's back, her mother stopped drinking and she found a new job that she loves. Latina consider herself a lucky girl now because she has a family. She says he's the reason her mother is happy and be able to afford the things in life that were impossible to have.
On a scale of 1-10, I would rate this book a 10. My reasoning why is because this book gets juicer and juicer every chapter. For an example, i never knew any clue that the book would reveal Latina's father appearence. I'm shocked. I would think after she saw her father she wouldn't want anything to do with him, considering the fact that he decides to show up unannouncely and repair the damage he's done to her and her mother. It's just so crazy- but I like it. I can't wait to see whats going to happen in the next chapter. I wounder if Latina is still going to like her father or if she's going to start to hate him. You never really can predict anything in this book.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Rainsford Paragraph
Lauren Wesley
Ms. Melville
English
October 7th, 2008
Ms. Melville
English
October 7th, 2008
Rainsford Paragraph
In my opinion Rainsford seems to value liberty rather than equality. In the beginning of the story Rainsford shows lack of concern for animals. He agrees that hunting is the best sport in the world. He says to Whitney, his hunting partner, “Don’t talk rot, you're a big-game hunter, not a philosopher. Who cares how a jaguar feels?” Throughout the story Rainsford goes on a killing spree. When asked by General Zaroff to play “the most dangerous game” Rainsford comes up with strategies to hurt Zaroff. Rainsford digs pits, the result of killing a dog, and makes trees fall on the General hoping he would suffer a sever injury or die. Lastly, Rainsford doesn’t seem to feel any guilt about his actions. Feeling no sympathy Rainsford felt a sudden impulse to cry aloud with joy, realizing that he has yet again kilt a living creature. "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice as he killed General Zaroff and rewarded his self by lying in the Generals bed, without thinking twice about what he did. Further more we can infer that Rainsford has yet to feel otherwise about his hunting sport, he kills to kill and doesn’t regret doing it, which makes him value liberty over equality.
Oct. 4 / 1hr of reading
Lauren Wesley
Ms. Melville
English
October,4,2008
Title: Just my Luck
Author: Tajuana Butler
Page #: Chapter 1
Summary: This chapter talks about a women resortinng back to her childhood. She sits in the salon getting her hair done for her wedding while she reminisces to her hair stylist the hardships of her life. Latina talks about how her mother was never really there for her when she was a child; her father left her mother and her when she was only eight years old. She lives in a one bedroom apartment with cold water and little furniture. Latina hates the fact that her mother and her are living in these condictions. One day when Latina attends school, she is teased repeatedly for her bad hygiene. She becomes highly upset because she knows her mother can't afford a candy bar and yet alone a bar of soap. Latina's teacher comes over her house and offers her mother help. The chapter ends with Latina going to school smelling freasher than ever and having a positive attitude about life. Latina's mother still lacks interest in her life but is there when asked of her. Her teacher becomes her best friend, and Latina develops a secret crush on a boy.
On a scale of 1-10, so far I would have to rate this book a 9. my reasoning why is because after reading a couple of passages I began to have an interest for Latina's character. In the first chapter I learned that her childhood wasn't like any other child's, but she has learned to coupe through it. I admire the passion and the insite that Latina has for life. Even though her life isn't perfect as well as the people in it, she seems to make the best of the situation and apperciate what life has to offer.
Ms. Melville
English
October,4,2008
Title: Just my Luck
Author: Tajuana Butler
Page #: Chapter 1
Summary: This chapter talks about a women resortinng back to her childhood. She sits in the salon getting her hair done for her wedding while she reminisces to her hair stylist the hardships of her life. Latina talks about how her mother was never really there for her when she was a child; her father left her mother and her when she was only eight years old. She lives in a one bedroom apartment with cold water and little furniture. Latina hates the fact that her mother and her are living in these condictions. One day when Latina attends school, she is teased repeatedly for her bad hygiene. She becomes highly upset because she knows her mother can't afford a candy bar and yet alone a bar of soap. Latina's teacher comes over her house and offers her mother help. The chapter ends with Latina going to school smelling freasher than ever and having a positive attitude about life. Latina's mother still lacks interest in her life but is there when asked of her. Her teacher becomes her best friend, and Latina develops a secret crush on a boy.
On a scale of 1-10, so far I would have to rate this book a 9. my reasoning why is because after reading a couple of passages I began to have an interest for Latina's character. In the first chapter I learned that her childhood wasn't like any other child's, but she has learned to coupe through it. I admire the passion and the insite that Latina has for life. Even though her life isn't perfect as well as the people in it, she seems to make the best of the situation and apperciate what life has to offer.
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