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
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Killing Mr.Griffin 10-12
CHAPTER TEN
1.How do Mark’s aunt and uncle feel about him?
- Like he's never home and they hardly ever see him.
2.Why do you suppose Mark’s mother has a nervous breakdown and says she never wants to see her son again?
-His father die and couldn't handle it.
3.What does David’s grandmother remember about the day before that upsets David?
- That he gave her Jell-O and sat with her and said that he wasn't hungry
4.In the conversation with his grandmother, what mistakes does David make that may hurt his alibi?
-Because he was getting loud and yelling at his grandma
5.Why does Lt. Baca ask Mrs. Griffin if there is trouble in their marriage?
- Just to make sure, he aint leave because this is his first child at the age at 41.
6.What does Mrs. Griffin say that convinces Lt. Baca to begin searching for Brian?
-Cause she said Susan McConnell was last to talk to him so he will start off with her.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
1.Why isn’t Susan surprised to hear her name over the loudspeaker?
-Cause she dream about it
2. Compare Susan’s attitude toward her family at the beginning of the story with her attitude now.
-She is now grateful for her family
-In the beginning she had a pretty close relationship with them now that she did something she distance herself away from them.
3.Why does Susan agree to Mark’s lie?
-Cause she doesn't know what or how to answer the question they will be asking
4.Why does Mark want her to lie?
-She was the last person to talk to him and they will believe her. Plus they don't know anything only what she tells them.
5.Do you think Mark really believes everything will be all right? Why?
-Yes, because he told Susan everything to say and how to say it
CHAPTER TWELVE
1.What is the real reason Betsy says nasty things about Susan?
-The night before crying over all David being helpless and Betsy didn't like David pampering her.
2.Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
- Joke about the grave digging scene
3.Briefly describe Mark’s mood during the burial. Jeff? David? Betsy?
-They all felt nervous
4. Why does David recite the Lord’s prayer?
-Cause it brought comfort of what his pastor said in the pulpit.
5. Why does Mark keep Mr. Griffin’s credit cards? .
-So that they can send them off to Mark uncle in Colorado and make it seem like he is down there spending money.
6. Why does Mark tell them to leave the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition?
-So someone will steal it and if they get caught with it, that will be on them
7. What mistakes do the four make burying Mr. Griffin?
- by putting the jacket on his face if he get found they'll fing the jacket, footprints, and bruises
8. What is the implied but not stated reason that the policeman recognizes Betsy at the airport?
-He recognize her because he was the same officer that stopped her the first time for speeding with David's car.
1.How do Mark’s aunt and uncle feel about him?
- Like he's never home and they hardly ever see him.
2.Why do you suppose Mark’s mother has a nervous breakdown and says she never wants to see her son again?
-His father die and couldn't handle it.
3.What does David’s grandmother remember about the day before that upsets David?
- That he gave her Jell-O and sat with her and said that he wasn't hungry
4.In the conversation with his grandmother, what mistakes does David make that may hurt his alibi?
-Because he was getting loud and yelling at his grandma
5.Why does Lt. Baca ask Mrs. Griffin if there is trouble in their marriage?
- Just to make sure, he aint leave because this is his first child at the age at 41.
6.What does Mrs. Griffin say that convinces Lt. Baca to begin searching for Brian?
-Cause she said Susan McConnell was last to talk to him so he will start off with her.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
1.Why isn’t Susan surprised to hear her name over the loudspeaker?
-Cause she dream about it
2. Compare Susan’s attitude toward her family at the beginning of the story with her attitude now.
-She is now grateful for her family
-In the beginning she had a pretty close relationship with them now that she did something she distance herself away from them.
3.Why does Susan agree to Mark’s lie?
-Cause she doesn't know what or how to answer the question they will be asking
4.Why does Mark want her to lie?
-She was the last person to talk to him and they will believe her. Plus they don't know anything only what she tells them.
5.Do you think Mark really believes everything will be all right? Why?
-Yes, because he told Susan everything to say and how to say it
CHAPTER TWELVE
1.What is the real reason Betsy says nasty things about Susan?
-The night before crying over all David being helpless and Betsy didn't like David pampering her.
2.Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
- Joke about the grave digging scene
3.Briefly describe Mark’s mood during the burial. Jeff? David? Betsy?
-They all felt nervous
4. Why does David recite the Lord’s prayer?
-Cause it brought comfort of what his pastor said in the pulpit.
5. Why does Mark keep Mr. Griffin’s credit cards? .
-So that they can send them off to Mark uncle in Colorado and make it seem like he is down there spending money.
6. Why does Mark tell them to leave the car unlocked with the keys in the ignition?
-So someone will steal it and if they get caught with it, that will be on them
7. What mistakes do the four make burying Mr. Griffin?
- by putting the jacket on his face if he get found they'll fing the jacket, footprints, and bruises
8. What is the implied but not stated reason that the policeman recognizes Betsy at the airport?
-He recognize her because he was the same officer that stopped her the first time for speeding with David's car.
Killing Mr.Griffin 6-9
CHAPTER SIX
1.What little things go wrong with this kidnapping?
-Susan didn't go in the right path
With David’s alibi?
-He had toput his grandma to sleep
With Betsy’s alibi?
-She got pulled over the cops and gots a ticket in Mark's car
2.In what way does Mr. Griffin earn the respect of his kidnappers?
-Because he was stubborn
3.Why is Susan especially upset about her part in the kidnapping?
-Because she didn't want him to get hurt, and while he was kinapped he yelled "run"to save her.
4.Why does Betsy say the following to Susan? “Honestly, I don’t understand you.”
-Because she didn't want to be apart of Mr.Griffin getting her and she just plain didn't want to be apart of it.
CHAPTER SEVEN
1.What do Mr. Griffin and Mark have in common?
-They don't change there mind on anything
2.Find a flashback in this chapter. What important facts about Mark do we learn?
-Landon steals a paper, give it to Mark, and Mr. Griffin was going to expose them for cheating
3.What mistake(s) does Betsy make with the police officer?
-She told the officer that it was her boyfriend car and she got a ticket.
4.Why do you think Betsy participates in the kidnapping?
-Because she wants to be close to him and she wants him to think that she is cute.
5.Why do you suppose the incident with Shauna Berman is included?
-To show that Betsy was the one everyone liked that no one wanted to cross the wrong way.
6.Who finds the container of pills? Where?
-Betsy they were on the trail that they drag Mr.Griffin
7.How does Mr. Griffin’s tie appear here?
-Perfectly knatted
8.What does Mr. Griffin think of his kidnappers?
-Punks and think this whole thing is ridiculous
9.What question does David ask him?
-"How does it feel to be on the ground"
10.Who wants to let Mr. Griffin go? Why don’t they?
-David and Jeff Because Mark and Betsy want to hear him beg forgiveness
CHAPTER EIGHT
1.Explain, with examples from the story, how David begins to see Susan as a real person.
-She is feeling guilty about kidnapping, cause he told her to leave while he dealing with the kidnapping
2.Why does David doubt that Mark and Jeff are going to release Mr. Griffin after the game?
-Because they have a game and they might not come back to see about him
3.How does David know Mr. Griffin is dead?
-Cause when they took of the blindfold his eyes are wide open unblinding
4.What is the implied but never stated cause of Mr. Griffin’s death?
-The pills that they found he need to take them if he didn't he would die
CHAPTER NINE
1.Betsy and Susan both have fathers to turn to for help. Why do you suppose Susan wants to go to her father for help, but Betsy doesn’t suggest going to her father?
-She trusted her dad
2.What two things does Mark say that they need to do to be safe?
-They need to get rid of the body and the car
3.How does Mark convince Susan they need to bury the body
-He tells her that they will take care of everything
4.How does Mark's father die?
- His dad was home sleep and there house caught on fire
5.What does David's father have to do with his decision to go along with Mark's plan to bury the body?
-They wanted to play it off like Mr. Griffin left like David's dad.
6.Why does Mark comfort Susan?
-So she want feel bad and tell her mom.
1.What little things go wrong with this kidnapping?
-Susan didn't go in the right path
With David’s alibi?
-He had toput his grandma to sleep
With Betsy’s alibi?
-She got pulled over the cops and gots a ticket in Mark's car
2.In what way does Mr. Griffin earn the respect of his kidnappers?
-Because he was stubborn
3.Why is Susan especially upset about her part in the kidnapping?
-Because she didn't want him to get hurt, and while he was kinapped he yelled "run"to save her.
4.Why does Betsy say the following to Susan? “Honestly, I don’t understand you.”
-Because she didn't want to be apart of Mr.Griffin getting her and she just plain didn't want to be apart of it.
CHAPTER SEVEN
1.What do Mr. Griffin and Mark have in common?
-They don't change there mind on anything
2.Find a flashback in this chapter. What important facts about Mark do we learn?
-Landon steals a paper, give it to Mark, and Mr. Griffin was going to expose them for cheating
3.What mistake(s) does Betsy make with the police officer?
-She told the officer that it was her boyfriend car and she got a ticket.
4.Why do you think Betsy participates in the kidnapping?
-Because she wants to be close to him and she wants him to think that she is cute.
5.Why do you suppose the incident with Shauna Berman is included?
-To show that Betsy was the one everyone liked that no one wanted to cross the wrong way.
6.Who finds the container of pills? Where?
-Betsy they were on the trail that they drag Mr.Griffin
7.How does Mr. Griffin’s tie appear here?
-Perfectly knatted
8.What does Mr. Griffin think of his kidnappers?
-Punks and think this whole thing is ridiculous
9.What question does David ask him?
-"How does it feel to be on the ground"
10.Who wants to let Mr. Griffin go? Why don’t they?
-David and Jeff Because Mark and Betsy want to hear him beg forgiveness
CHAPTER EIGHT
1.Explain, with examples from the story, how David begins to see Susan as a real person.
-She is feeling guilty about kidnapping, cause he told her to leave while he dealing with the kidnapping
2.Why does David doubt that Mark and Jeff are going to release Mr. Griffin after the game?
-Because they have a game and they might not come back to see about him
3.How does David know Mr. Griffin is dead?
-Cause when they took of the blindfold his eyes are wide open unblinding
4.What is the implied but never stated cause of Mr. Griffin’s death?
-The pills that they found he need to take them if he didn't he would die
CHAPTER NINE
1.Betsy and Susan both have fathers to turn to for help. Why do you suppose Susan wants to go to her father for help, but Betsy doesn’t suggest going to her father?
-She trusted her dad
2.What two things does Mark say that they need to do to be safe?
-They need to get rid of the body and the car
3.How does Mark convince Susan they need to bury the body
-He tells her that they will take care of everything
4.How does Mark's father die?
- His dad was home sleep and there house caught on fire
5.What does David's father have to do with his decision to go along with Mark's plan to bury the body?
-They wanted to play it off like Mr. Griffin left like David's dad.
6.Why does Mark comfort Susan?
-So she want feel bad and tell her mom.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Blog#2
If you could change one thing about our education system--->[how we "do school"]What would you change?
Some things that I would change about our education system is the time we wake up in the morning. I have to wake up at 6:00a.m and catch the bus at 7:10 which is to early. I would change the school time to start at 9:00a.m cause that not to early and not to late. Teachers wonder why we sleep in class. Most teenagers do not have a bedtime nor a curfew so they fall asleep when they get ready and come home when they are ready. If school started late then half of the teenagers would stay awake during classes. Another thing that I would change about to the system is the thieft problem. During the school year there are alot of stealing going on. I would make a rule if you bring valuable items you should realize that you are risking someone to steal from you, and if that risk is broken and someone steal, the consequences will to unbearable.
Some things that I would change about our education system is the time we wake up in the morning. I have to wake up at 6:00a.m and catch the bus at 7:10 which is to early. I would change the school time to start at 9:00a.m cause that not to early and not to late. Teachers wonder why we sleep in class. Most teenagers do not have a bedtime nor a curfew so they fall asleep when they get ready and come home when they are ready. If school started late then half of the teenagers would stay awake during classes. Another thing that I would change about to the system is the thieft problem. During the school year there are alot of stealing going on. I would make a rule if you bring valuable items you should realize that you are risking someone to steal from you, and if that risk is broken and someone steal, the consequences will to unbearable.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Killing Griffin Questions
Killing Mr. Griffin Study Guide 1
CHAPTER ONE
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
-Mom, Dad, Susan, Craig, Melvynne and Francis
2. What does Susan mean by “someday”?
-Someday she will live her dream, live in a cabin on the the shore, with everything peaceful and hear the water.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
-The boy she had a crush on for ever
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-David class president, Mark messed up in the head, Betsy not all that pretty
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan’s feelings of being an outsider?
-Susan really likes alot about David and never talks to him though.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-Dolly Luna and Mr. Grifftin. Mrs Luna just pass her students and Mr Grifftin class is very difficult to pass.
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
-Yes, but a little to strict on grading his students paper
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
-Write a sonf for Oplelia
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
-Could hardly make it out the rows of cars like blinded scence out of half blinded
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how susan is feeling about her life.
-Could barley make it out the news of cars like blind came out half blinded
11. Jeff says, “That Griffin’s the sort of guy you’d like to kill.” Why doesn’t Susan think he is serious?
-It's crazy thing to think about killing a guy.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any object that might be foreshadowed?
-Jeff mummble that he is the sort of guy you wouls want to kill.
CHAPTER TWO
1. Why does Mark say the following? “Jeff’s done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout."
-Cause he's not doing good enough work
2. Explain Mark’s special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
- He is being the type of teacher thatwant let his students pass his class
3. “Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something.” What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
- That Mark is gone to do something wrong
4.Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark’s plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?
-Says that can't get in trouble
5.Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?
-President of the class and nobody will think he will do it
6.What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
-She will do it because she has a crush on him
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.
- Jeff is being weird show how he can change
8.What is implied, but never stated, about Mark’s “transformation”?
-Got voilent people
CHAPTER THREE
1.The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-His mom works all day, Grandma is frail and stays at home,and dad is not around nut he is handsome.
2.Why does David think he needs a good education?
-Cause need to support his family
3.Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
-His mom works all day, dad is not in his life.
4.Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English grade to get into law school.
-SUPPORT
CHAPTER FOUR
1.Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
-She gets to sleep in
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic group.
-Its such a heat dag out
3.Who is Lana?
-Mark ex-girlfriend
4.How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
-She thinks he is a little akward
5.Symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
-They shows her looking to the future cause she already feels akward about the whole pinic gathering.
6.Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
-She is as happy as she will ever be
CHAPTER FIVE
1.How does the author illustrate Kathy Griffin’s stubborn personality?
-She didn't really want to get invole with situation because she is pregnant.
2.Briefly explain Mr. Griffin’s reason for leaving Stanford to teach high school.
-Prepared for college
3.What does Mr. Griffin think about Susan?
-Very talented but very carless
4.Why is Kathy Griffin upset by her husband’s description of Dolly?
-All she does is look pretty for the kids
5.How does her husband make her feel better?
-He said I love you
6.Why does Mrs. Griffin want Brian to compliment Susan on her writing?
-Cause she is one of his best writers
7.Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter.
-In the story Mr. Grifftin felt like his wife was saying a final goodbye.
8. Why do you suppose the pills are mentioned again? Why does the author bother mentioning his tie?
-Cause she becoming addicted to the pills or she still alive. And the others teachers didn't dress like him.
9.We learn that Mrs. Griffin is pregnant. How does she hope having a child will change her husband? Why might the author have added the pregnancy into the story.
-Will show more ease for other students
CHAPTER ONE
1. Briefly identify the children in the McConnell family.
-Mom, Dad, Susan, Craig, Melvynne and Francis
2. What does Susan mean by “someday”?
-Someday she will live her dream, live in a cabin on the the shore, with everything peaceful and hear the water.
3. Who is David Ruggles? How does Susan feel about him?
-The boy she had a crush on for ever
4. Several other students of Room 117 are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-David class president, Mark messed up in the head, Betsy not all that pretty
5. In the classroom scene, what emphasizes Susan’s feelings of being an outsider?
-Susan really likes alot about David and never talks to him though.
6. Two teachers are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-Dolly Luna and Mr. Grifftin. Mrs Luna just pass her students and Mr Grifftin class is very difficult to pass.
7. Mr. Griffin is very strict and stern with the students. Do you think these qualities make him a good teacher? Briefly explain your answer.
-Yes, but a little to strict on grading his students paper
8. An allusion is when a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book, or movie that the reader, is expected to recognize. Find an example of allusion in this chapter.
-Write a sonf for Oplelia
9. In what ways does Susan think she and the dying female in Hamlet are similar?
-Could hardly make it out the rows of cars like blinded scence out of half blinded
10. A metaphor is a comparison of two things that are basically unlike, in order to create a sharp picture. In this first chapter find the metaphor involving a bird that helps the author define how susan is feeling about her life.
-Could barley make it out the news of cars like blind came out half blinded
11. Jeff says, “That Griffin’s the sort of guy you’d like to kill.” Why doesn’t Susan think he is serious?
-It's crazy thing to think about killing a guy.
12. Frequently, objects which seem inconsequential when first mentioned become an important part of the plot later. In the last six paragraphs do you notice any object that might be foreshadowed?
-Jeff mummble that he is the sort of guy you wouls want to kill.
CHAPTER TWO
1. Why does Mark say the following? “Jeff’s done a neat job of lining us up for a mass flunkout."
-Cause he's not doing good enough work
2. Explain Mark’s special dislike of Mr. Griffin.
- He is being the type of teacher thatwant let his students pass his class
3. “Jeff had seen that look before, and it always meant something.” What look does Jeff see? What does Jeff think it means?
- That Mark is gone to do something wrong
4.Why do Jeff and Betsy go along with Mark’s plan to kidnap Mr. Griffin?
-Says that can't get in trouble
5.Why does Mark believe Dave will go along with the plan?
-President of the class and nobody will think he will do it
6.What does Mark know about Susan that makes him think she will be their decoy?
-She will do it because she has a crush on him
7. A flashback is a scene that interrupts the ongoing action to show an event that happens earlier. Briefly describe the flashback in this chapter. Explain why the author chooses to include it.
- Jeff is being weird show how he can change
8.What is implied, but never stated, about Mark’s “transformation”?
-Got voilent people
CHAPTER THREE
1.The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
-His mom works all day, Grandma is frail and stays at home,and dad is not around nut he is handsome.
2.Why does David think he needs a good education?
-Cause need to support his family
3.Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
-His mom works all day, dad is not in his life.
4.Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English grade to get into law school.
-SUPPORT
CHAPTER FOUR
1.Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
-She gets to sleep in
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic group.
-Its such a heat dag out
3.Who is Lana?
-Mark ex-girlfriend
4.How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
-She thinks he is a little akward
5.Symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
-They shows her looking to the future cause she already feels akward about the whole pinic gathering.
6.Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
-She is as happy as she will ever be
CHAPTER FIVE
1.How does the author illustrate Kathy Griffin’s stubborn personality?
-She didn't really want to get invole with situation because she is pregnant.
2.Briefly explain Mr. Griffin’s reason for leaving Stanford to teach high school.
-Prepared for college
3.What does Mr. Griffin think about Susan?
-Very talented but very carless
4.Why is Kathy Griffin upset by her husband’s description of Dolly?
-All she does is look pretty for the kids
5.How does her husband make her feel better?
-He said I love you
6.Why does Mrs. Griffin want Brian to compliment Susan on her writing?
-Cause she is one of his best writers
7.Find an example of foreshadowing in this chapter.
-In the story Mr. Grifftin felt like his wife was saying a final goodbye.
8. Why do you suppose the pills are mentioned again? Why does the author bother mentioning his tie?
-Cause she becoming addicted to the pills or she still alive. And the others teachers didn't dress like him.
9.We learn that Mrs. Griffin is pregnant. How does she hope having a child will change her husband? Why might the author have added the pregnancy into the story.
-Will show more ease for other students
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Discussion Question
1. Showing emotions to something and not to other
2. Well sagacious means showing judgement towards something so just as well as he was showing affection to the dog he was showing the cat just more.
3.Fatherest planet away from the sun which means its gets not light its just black and black usually means evil
4.His alcohol changed his attitude
5. Because he love his cat more than any of his other animals
6.Anything that love him, he mistreat it like his wife and his cat
7. Just didnt care cause he can't help it
8. Perverness-Is turning away from the truth
9.Gone form being good to becoming doing things on purpose and not caring
10. He's not thinking in reality about his ways nd the action that he going to cause or have caused
11. Pluto is blackn which define evil
12.How evil he is
13.Affection that the cat was showing him he just couldnt stand
14.Huge jump in his evil ways
15.He obessed of how he killed them
16. He think he is being private
17. He is comfortable with himself
18.He has no worries
19.He knows that he about to get caught at last
20.
21.He just destroy his own life basically
2. Well sagacious means showing judgement towards something so just as well as he was showing affection to the dog he was showing the cat just more.
3.Fatherest planet away from the sun which means its gets not light its just black and black usually means evil
4.His alcohol changed his attitude
5. Because he love his cat more than any of his other animals
6.Anything that love him, he mistreat it like his wife and his cat
7. Just didnt care cause he can't help it
8. Perverness-Is turning away from the truth
9.Gone form being good to becoming doing things on purpose and not caring
10. He's not thinking in reality about his ways nd the action that he going to cause or have caused
11. Pluto is blackn which define evil
12.How evil he is
13.Affection that the cat was showing him he just couldnt stand
14.Huge jump in his evil ways
15.He obessed of how he killed them
16. He think he is being private
17. He is comfortable with himself
18.He has no worries
19.He knows that he about to get caught at last
20.
21.He just destroy his own life basically
Vocabulary Unit
1.Solicit
Part of Speech- Verb
Definiton- Seek for something by earnest or respectful, request, formal application, etc.
Synonym-Demand Antonym-Disapprove
Sentence-Melanie solicit her application for Subway.
Sentence-Melanie solicit her application for Subway.
2.Mad
Adjective
Adjective
Synonym-Mental Antonym- Happy
I get mad when someone get on my nerves
3. SuccinctAdjective
3. SuccinctAdjective
Synonym-Short Antonym-Wordy
She told her succinct summary to her mom
4.Phantasm
Noun
Synonym-Illusion Antonym-Living person
There was a phantasm in the little girl room.
5. Docile
Adjective
Synonym- Easy Antonym-Inflexible
I docile tennis last semster.
6.Disposition
Adjective
The predominant or prevailing tendency of one spirit; natural mental and emotionals outlook or mood characteristics.
Synonym- Emotions Antonym- Disarrangement
Many people have a different disposition on the world.
7. Sagacious
Adjective
Having or showing keen discernment and sound judgement.
Synonym- Insightful Antonym- Careless
The lady in the church was sagacious towards the man that was talking.
8.Paltry
Adjective
Lacking in importance or worth; trivial
Synonym- Petty Antonym-Important
Sometimes cleaning my room I paltry on my work.
9.Gossamer
Noun
Something delicate, light, or flimsy
Synonym- Light Antonym- Thick
There was a package that was gossamer for my mom.
10. Fidelity
Noun
Faithfulness to obligations, duties or observances.
Synonym- Attachment Antonym- Disloyalty
My dad is so fidelity when it comes to the church.
11.Scruple
Noun
A moral or ethical consideration or standard that act as a restraining force or inhibts certain actions.
Synonym- Anxiety Antonym- Unconcern
The young women scruple from the way her daughter was acting
12.Malevolence
Noun
Ill will; Malice, Hatred
Synonym- Evil Antoym Goodwill
Never have malevolence towards person.
13.Atrocity
Noun
Quality of ebing extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel or brutal
Synonym-Wickedness Antonym- Kindness
The old lady was showing atrocity to her husbanf
14. Debauch
Noun
Period of wanton self indulgences, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol
Synonyms - Abuse Antonym-Purify
At the party teenagers were debauch in alcohol
15.Procure
Verb
To get be special effort obtain or acquire
Synonym- To have Antonym- Give Away
Charity procure her brand new car.
16.Allusion
Noun
To get alluding; indirect references.
Synonym- Suggestion Antonym No clue
My teacher gave the class allusion on the test.
17.Intemperance
Noun
Excessive use of alcoholic beverages
Synonym-Drunkness Antonym -Sober
Susan love to intemperance alcohol on the weekend
18.Maltreat
Verb
To treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse
Synonym Damage Antonym Treat well
Why did John maltreat the poor dog?
19.Sentiment
Noun
Mental feelings; emotions
Synonym-Sensibility Antonym Mean
The girl saw the cat with only 3 legs she felt sentiment
20.Remorse
Noun
Deep and painful regret for wrongdoing
Synonym Compassion Antonym Remorselessness
Looking back I have some remorse for what I did in the past.
Blog 1 150 words
Is the nature of humankind basically good or evil?
-Define evil.
-Are evil people made?Born?
I don't think the humankind of people are evil or born evil. I think the reason they act evil are because of the choices they made or the lifestyle they was brought up in. I define evil as being harmful to things, peoples and just being vicious all the time. If you are brought up in a household always with drama and not displaying good behavior you pick up on it. Also comes from the choices of friends you choose to hang around. If you continue hanging around with those same friends eventually you will become just like them. I believe that there is some good in every person but they may developed bad habits because of the horrible and tragic situations they been in the past. Or the person thats displaying the evil habits may just seeking out for attention or even love, you never know.
-Define evil.
-Are evil people made?Born?
I don't think the humankind of people are evil or born evil. I think the reason they act evil are because of the choices they made or the lifestyle they was brought up in. I define evil as being harmful to things, peoples and just being vicious all the time. If you are brought up in a household always with drama and not displaying good behavior you pick up on it. Also comes from the choices of friends you choose to hang around. If you continue hanging around with those same friends eventually you will become just like them. I believe that there is some good in every person but they may developed bad habits because of the horrible and tragic situations they been in the past. Or the person thats displaying the evil habits may just seeking out for attention or even love, you never know.
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