1.Floundering
-To make attempts to move or regain one's balance.
-Verb
-Syn: Tumble and Stumble Ant:Walk and have Balance
-I was floundering while going up the stairs
2.Blathers
- To talk without making sense
-Verb
-Syn: Babble and Talking to be talking Ant: To make sense and Shut up
- Sometimes when I blather when I get nervous.
3. Interim
-A temporary arrangement
-Adjective
-Syn: Acting in and Temp. Ant: Forever and Permanent
-The treasurer was out on vaction and the interim Heather took over
4.Drones
-Someone that does no work
-Noun
-Syn: Loafer and Lazy Ant: Love to work Independent
- I get drone sometime when I go to school
5.Xenophobic
-A person who is very fearful or disliking of foreigners, people from other countries or strangers.
-Adjective
-Syn: Hateful and Untolerant Ant: Tolerant and Not Prejudiced
-You would not believe how many xenophobic in the USA.
6.Potpourri
-A mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
-Noun
-Syn:Scented and Smell goods Ant: Smelly and Dirty
-Everybody should keep potpourri in there house to make is smell good
7.Paparazzi
-A free lance photographer who aggressively purses celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photographs.
-Noun
-Syn: Camera person and Freelance
-The paparzzi are always in Drake face
8.Synchronized
- To cause to go on, move, operate, work ect. at the same rate and exactly together.
-Verb
-Syn: Go to together and Match Ant: Differ
-Many things can be synchronized at the same time
9.Inspiration
-An inspiring or animating action or influence.
-Noun
-Syn: Motivation and Influence Ant: Boring and Not interesting
-My inspiration is God.
10.Expiration
-A coming to an end; termination; closed
-Noun
-Syn:Closing and Passing Ant: Start and Birth
-The expiration on the waffle was 2/14/2009
11.Indoctrination
- Instructs with doctirnes, theories belief
-Noun
-Syn:Brainwashing and Rule Ant:No power and Have a mind oof your own
-People are easily indoctrinate both other people
12.Morphing
- A special effects process used in film of video production in which person or objects seem to change shape, form ect, in a smooth way, created in a digital environment.
- Verb
-Syn: Change and Convert
-Movie produers morph there movies all the time
13.Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD)
-Is an anxiety disorder that occurs in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
-Noun
-Syn:Rape and Natural Disaster Ant: Totally fine
-Sofia Eva was diagnosed with PSTD 10 month before she went to college.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Speak pp.3-46
1. Analyze Melinda's reaction to the first day of high school and why her fears seem more intense than that of others. Analyze why she say, "I am Outcast."
-She feels like she doesn't belong there. All her use to be friends are her ex-best friends
2. Examine the meanings of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, musix, art, or school? Is it fair? Are adults like this?
-Clicks are people have mostly everything in common and don't really hang with anyone elsebut them. Most adults have clicks too and its not fair because we should talk and surround ourselves with other people
3. Discuss the "first ten lies they tell you in high school". Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda's assumption that they are " lies" is vaild?
-My first day at school they said the same rules and she thought they were lies and I agree with her.
4. Examine Melinda's characterization of the teachers. What do these descripitions.
-She examine her teachers based on how they teach and look. It reflects on how she look at that teacher
5.Discuss Mr.Freeman's approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style?
-He never had a class focusing just on one project to talk about all year. And yes i had a teacher like that
6.Discuss Melinda's home life. How does communication break down in Melinda's family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would you communication be in your family?
-They leave notes to talk to each other. And I would talking more sitting down with my family and face to face have a conversation
7. Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together?
-They are not really friends but since they are the new kids in the school they hang around each other
8. Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are in the inside? How? Why is this ture, do you think?
-Yes we are sometimes different, You could be so mean on the outside but so sweet in the inside. Because we want to accepted by people
-She feels like she doesn't belong there. All her use to be friends are her ex-best friends
2. Examine the meanings of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, musix, art, or school? Is it fair? Are adults like this?
-Clicks are people have mostly everything in common and don't really hang with anyone elsebut them. Most adults have clicks too and its not fair because we should talk and surround ourselves with other people
3. Discuss the "first ten lies they tell you in high school". Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda's assumption that they are " lies" is vaild?
-My first day at school they said the same rules and she thought they were lies and I agree with her.
4. Examine Melinda's characterization of the teachers. What do these descripitions.
-She examine her teachers based on how they teach and look. It reflects on how she look at that teacher
5.Discuss Mr.Freeman's approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style?
-He never had a class focusing just on one project to talk about all year. And yes i had a teacher like that
6.Discuss Melinda's home life. How does communication break down in Melinda's family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would you communication be in your family?
-They leave notes to talk to each other. And I would talking more sitting down with my family and face to face have a conversation
7. Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together?
-They are not really friends but since they are the new kids in the school they hang around each other
8. Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are in the inside? How? Why is this ture, do you think?
-Yes we are sometimes different, You could be so mean on the outside but so sweet in the inside. Because we want to accepted by people
Friday, March 5, 2010
200 word blog
Dare I disturb the universe can mean a lot of things. For example, some people in the world do what they are supposed to do. Like get up in the morning go to work, take care of business, and do the regular routine that they are suppose to do. And you have other people in this world that don’t like to do none of those things they want to do what they want to do, and even sometime drag other people with them and just that can disturb the universe. In the chocolate war you had a assignments to do. When you are given some chocolates to sell then you better sell them. Jerry had refuse to do the assignmment which was to sell the chocolates and he stood up to him and told him that he was not about to sell any chocolates. Nobody had ever did that to him, nobody has ever told himm no before. He couldn’t believe that Jerry would not sell them, he has never had anyone stand up to him and tell him that they would sell the chocolates. So he read the poster in the locker that says “Dare disturb the universe” and from now on anyone that wouln’t sell was consider as that.
Chapter 20-30
1. Why is it cool to be in the Vigils?It is a very popular group
2. Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay?He feels he has power.
3. Brother Leon says sales are down because of apathy. Is that true?No, people don't really care about selling them.
4. Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not?No, they are trying to raise money
5. Did Jerry become a symbol to other students?Yes
6. Who or what gives the Vigils such power?They are popular and everyone likes them.
7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why?My family. My dad.
8. Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this?He needs respect.
9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true?Yes, there are some cruel kids at school.
10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school?Guys would be more interested in girls and not the group.
11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality?They ll want to fit in.
12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples.The quote is saying that even though you didn't commit the crime you are the one who will be ridiculed. This is true in real life. The bully somehow always wins.
13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have?They are mean to each other.
14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight?No, but he would have lost respect if he didn't.
15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation?I would have gone and hoped for the best.
16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something?I would do anything, I always stand up for what I believe in.
2. Obie obviously does not like Archie or being in the Vigils. Why does he stay?He feels he has power.
3. Brother Leon says sales are down because of apathy. Is that true?No, people don't really care about selling them.
4. Is trying to get the students to sell chocolates just a game? Why or why not?No, they are trying to raise money
5. Did Jerry become a symbol to other students?Yes
6. Who or what gives the Vigils such power?They are popular and everyone likes them.
7. Who or what in your life gives you the courage to stand up for yourself? Who do you wish encouraged you? Why?My family. My dad.
8. Carter punches Rollo when he talks back to Archie. Why does he do this?He needs respect.
9. Is the quote, “All schools have animals” true?Yes, there are some cruel kids at school.
10. How would the dynamics at Trinity change if it was a co-ed school?Guys would be more interested in girls and not the group.
11. Why do people get caught up in a herd mentality?They ll want to fit in.
12. “Funny – someone does violence to you but you’re the one who has to hide, as if you’re the criminal.” Explain this quote. Is this true in real life? Give examples.The quote is saying that even though you didn't commit the crime you are the one who will be ridiculed. This is true in real life. The bully somehow always wins.
13. What is the difference between a spirit of brotherhood and what the boys at Trinity have?They are mean to each other.
14. Did Jerry have to go to the field to fight?No, but he would have lost respect if he didn't.
15. What would you have done in Jerry’s situation?I would have gone and hoped for the best.
16. To what lengths would you go to stand up for something?I would do anything, I always stand up for what I believe in.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Chocolate War
The Chocolate War DQ’s Chapters 10-20 Infante 2009-10
1. In your opinion, should Jerry have said no to selling the chocolates?
Absoutly, they have jobs and their boss and co-wokers with them
2. Where does school spirit begin and end? Where do you draw the line? Think about the kinds of things that happen between BHS and GA during football season.
Yes if he dont want to sell them why should he be pressured
3. Should you make sacrifices for your school? Talk about an experience you have had with fundraising at school. What was it like?
You should have alot school spirits but you should draw the line when it comes to school work
4. What makes Brother Leon a bully? Give examples. Where does he cross the line?
it depends on wat I am ask to do
5. Do you think the world is made up of either “victims or victimizers?” Explain.
6. How does Brother Leon bribe David Caroni? Would someone else be able to bribe you with a grade?
7. Why does Jerry refuse to sell the chocolates after the assignment is over?
8. Jerry feels sick every morning because he has to face Leon. What physical symptoms of stress have you experienced in stressful situations?
9. Should the other Brothers do something about the Vigils? If the Vigils existed here at GA, would you want teachers to do something about it? Explain.
10. Does bully happen at GA? Is anything done about it? Why or why not?
1. In your opinion, should Jerry have said no to selling the chocolates?
Absoutly, they have jobs and their boss and co-wokers with them
2. Where does school spirit begin and end? Where do you draw the line? Think about the kinds of things that happen between BHS and GA during football season.
Yes if he dont want to sell them why should he be pressured
3. Should you make sacrifices for your school? Talk about an experience you have had with fundraising at school. What was it like?
You should have alot school spirits but you should draw the line when it comes to school work
4. What makes Brother Leon a bully? Give examples. Where does he cross the line?
it depends on wat I am ask to do
5. Do you think the world is made up of either “victims or victimizers?” Explain.
6. How does Brother Leon bribe David Caroni? Would someone else be able to bribe you with a grade?
7. Why does Jerry refuse to sell the chocolates after the assignment is over?
8. Jerry feels sick every morning because he has to face Leon. What physical symptoms of stress have you experienced in stressful situations?
9. Should the other Brothers do something about the Vigils? If the Vigils existed here at GA, would you want teachers to do something about it? Explain.
10. Does bully happen at GA? Is anything done about it? Why or why not?
The Chocolate War 1-10
1. What affect did the first sentence have on you? Why did the author use it? (ask this question again after reading the whole book)
It had me interested into the story and see what was gone happen next
2. Do you feel you have to stay on the good side of anyone if your life? Why?
My parents and my teachers because they are the mains one here to protect you and guide you
3. What would you do? AND How would you feel if you found out someone was keeping private information about you (like Obie’s notebook)
Well if they was someone that was suppose to be my friend and they didnt tell I wouls feel betryed
4. Why is the man at the bus stop contemptuous of Jerry? What does he mean when he tells him he’s “missing a lot in the world?”
He seems Jerry is always staring and he is too scared to do anything about it
5. Who is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?
The school assistant principle
6. Why does everyone in the school ignore the Vigils?
They dont understand them and dont really dont want to know
7. Why does Goober have to comply with the assignment? What would you do?
No person ever turned down an assignment from the Vigils
8. What kind of teacher is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?
Like he just one of these teacher that is just there to get a pay check and don't care. Yes, Yes and they help me out
9. Do you know anyone with any of Emile’s characteristics?
10. Why do they choose to pick on Brother Eugene?
11. Jerry feels like he can’t talk to his father. How could he remedy that situation? Do you ever feel that way? How could you remedy the situation?
12. What have you had to sell for school fundraisers? Have you felt any pressure to sell?
Yes and Not Really
It had me interested into the story and see what was gone happen next
2. Do you feel you have to stay on the good side of anyone if your life? Why?
My parents and my teachers because they are the mains one here to protect you and guide you
3. What would you do? AND How would you feel if you found out someone was keeping private information about you (like Obie’s notebook)
Well if they was someone that was suppose to be my friend and they didnt tell I wouls feel betryed
4. Why is the man at the bus stop contemptuous of Jerry? What does he mean when he tells him he’s “missing a lot in the world?”
He seems Jerry is always staring and he is too scared to do anything about it
5. Who is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?
The school assistant principle
6. Why does everyone in the school ignore the Vigils?
They dont understand them and dont really dont want to know
7. Why does Goober have to comply with the assignment? What would you do?
No person ever turned down an assignment from the Vigils
8. What kind of teacher is Brother Leon? Have you ever seen a teacher pick on a student? Have you ever been picked on by a teacher? What did the rest of the class do?
Like he just one of these teacher that is just there to get a pay check and don't care. Yes, Yes and they help me out
9. Do you know anyone with any of Emile’s characteristics?
10. Why do they choose to pick on Brother Eugene?
11. Jerry feels like he can’t talk to his father. How could he remedy that situation? Do you ever feel that way? How could you remedy the situation?
12. What have you had to sell for school fundraisers? Have you felt any pressure to sell?
Yes and Not Really
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