Poetry Previous Knowledge Paragraph

I have experienced poetry when I went through a phase, I wanted to join some friends and help wright music and be in there music. When I was in elementary school, I always read poetry books. I used to think that they were the easiest books to read. When I went in middle school, I don’t remember hearing or reading much poetry, but I would still read poetry type books. Outside of school, I joined a group of friends and on the side they would write music and promote. They asked me to help and be in there music, so I started to go through poetry and tried changing it up into music. I stopped though because I live here. This year, I hope to leave SPA and then maybe do music with them again. 

Second Semester 2012 Goals

My goal for the second semester of the 2011-2012 school year is to start coming to school on time and doing my work. I selected this goal because I did not go to school often and didnt do much of my work last semester. I will achieve this goal by actually tring this year. At the end of the semester, I will know I achieved my goal by my grades increasing.

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Persuasive Essay: Opinion Statement Brainstorm

1. All staff should considerate and consistent with enforcing rules.
2. There should be an hygiene hour where all students should wash up before bed and school.
3. There should be no honor houses, because all students should be treated equally.
4. There should be a limit of  reasons why students should get restriction.
5. There should be a nutrition break during school.

 Which of these opinion statements should I select for my essay? Why?

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Week 13

Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?

Dia de los Muertos - Pick a Person

I plan to construct a Dia de los Muertos altar about my cousin Priscilla Miller. She is known by many people for many different reasons. She is very pretty, caring and fun to be around.Others think she is fun and loving. This person is known for loving Hello Kitty. Priscilla always thought about others before her self, she also thought about getting married at the “Holly Cross Catholic Cemetery”, and always thought about helping others. Her hobbys were drawing, reading, music and spending time with her family. She never did any drugs or harmed anyone in any way. She was a great student, loved school and had good grades. She died in a terrible car crash. I selected this person because she is my cousin and I love and miss her very much.

Biographical Narratives: Housemates Character Traits

-Zj the student is immature because she is a freshman and just turned 14.
-Breanna the student is real because she tells the truth.
-Ema is upfront because she will tell you anything upfront.
-Jennifer the student is self fish because she does not like to share but will ask for anything and expect to get it.
-Tashanna is argumentative because she always likes to argue.

Biographical Narratives: Campus Adult Character Traits Competition

• Wayne, the boy side, manager is caring because he always wants what is best for me.

• Diana, girls 5 staff, is very loving because when I need someone to talk to she is always there.
• Ms. Green ,UROK teacher, is very devoted because she stays on me about getting my work done.
• Melissa, the girl side manager, is very sweet because she cares about how other kids are being treated.
• Josh, the manager, is strict because he doesn’t allow you to take money from the savings.
• Carolina, boys 105 house parent, is very patience because she can handle some much before she goes off.
• Robin,the secretary in the main office, strict and rude, you have to go through her before you do anything in the office.
• Mackenzie, the supervisor, understanding and supervisor, she listens and is able to do what she can for others.
• Desiree, house social worker, open-minded and caring, she’s there when you need her to listen and gives good advice.
• Jansen, The staff is sweet because she talks to me about my problems.
• Tia, the campus director is strict because she put people on restriction fro no reason.
• Lora, the staff is rude because she gets me in trouble a lot.
• Travis, the staff is really nice because he get what i have to say.
• Daniel, the staff Is very calm because she talk with a sweet voice.
• Veronica, the staff is fit because she works out a lot.
• Lisa,the staff is talkative because she like to talk a lot.
• Kruger, the teacher is very argumentative because he always argues with me.
• Priester, The teacher is weird because she does weird stuff.
• Beedle, the teacher is artistic because he know how to paint.
• Burgo, the coach is very rude he’s always rude to kids.
• Frank, the nurse is giving he always goes out his way to give us stuff.
• Ms, Raquel, the T.A is talkative because she always talks to us.

"Two Kinds" Plot Diagram

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Dragons Den: Power Outage

On Thursday evening, I was on my way to the mall with my CASA, to get some new chucks but when we got there, all the stores in the mall were closing, and we were told that the power was out all threw out California. I got pissed off because I wasn’t able to buy my new shoes but then I came back on campus and watched the volley ball game. After the game, I played volley ball with a whole bunch of other people around the block on the grassy area by my house. Later, I came up to the café and hanged out with Jesus. It was fun every one seemed like they were having a good time, and we all got to stay out longer. After we were sent home, we were told that we can sleep in the living room, but I slept all alone in my room. When the power came back on, I did not even notice till the morning because I was asleep. I had a great time, and I hope it happens again some time, or we should just have the café opened like that every night.

Dragons Den: Shoes

 My favorite brand of shoes is Chucks. In case you never seen them, theses shoes are Converse. They come in all types of colors and sizes. They can be high tops or low tops. I do wear these shoes on a regular basis because they go good with lots of different types of outfits and are in style. I like these shoes because they are comfortable, come in different colors and are my style. If I saw one of my peers wearing these shoes, I would not say much because they are in style in many different places and a big variety of people wear them.

Dragons Den: Colors

A color that represents me is blue. I am similar to this color because I am a chill person and I am also a trustworthy person. I looked up the meaning of the color blue and I got that “Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed.” I also looked up that “Blue symbolism associates blue with freedom, strength and new beginnings. Blue skies are emblematic of optimism and better opportunities. Blue is the color of loyalty and faith. Blue is power. Blue is also the color of protection. Blue symbolism is nearly universal in meaning.” If you are around me a lot, you will see this color in my personality.

"Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket" Before You Read: Paralyzed by Fear

I have always been scared of clowns. Every time I see a clown I get a weird scared feeling and I want to cry. My brother knows how I feel about clowns, and I know how to scare him. One time I scared my brother while him was on his lap top in his room it was during October, he got really mad and told me he was going to get me back. On Halloween, I was at my cousin’s party and everything was going fine. Then when I was walking to the car, a clown popped up and grabbed me. He had a knife in his hand and was acting like he was about to kill me. I got so scared, I started to cry and I felt as if I was about to die. In the end,  my brother was laughing at me for about a month and I am still scared of clowns.

Plot: Movie Plot Summary Paragraph

In the movie “Despicable Me,” the characters are Gru, the three little girls Margo, Edith, and Agnes and Vector. The movie starts in Egypt when they find out that the pyramid has been stolen and replaced with a fake one. Gru is a super-villain, working in his home that has an underground lair where he and his partner, Dr. Nefario, and thousands of short yellow minions plan their deeds. Gru always wanted to go to the moon since he was a little boy, so he had a plan to steal the moon. Gru had to steal a shrink ray first in order to complete his plan but once he got the ray, another new young villain named Vector stole it from him. Next, he had a plan to adopt three little girls that would  sell cookies so that he can get into Vector’s house. He adopted Margo, Edith, and Agnes. Gru then got the shrink ray back and his plan worked, but during the whole plan, he grew attached to the three girls and didn’t want to give them back for adoption like Dr. Nefario wanted him to. The three little girls had a ballet residual on the day that Gru had planned to steal the moon and Gru had pinky promised the girls that he would go. Once Gru had the moon in his hands, he tried to make it to the residual, but it was too late because vector had taken the girls and wanted to trade the girls for the moon. The climax was when Gru had stolen the moon and returned it and also kept Margo, Edith, and Agnes. At the conclusion of the movie, the three little girls have their own residual for Gru in the lair and Gru finally makes his mom proud.

First Day of School 2011

My first day of school was alright. At first I was nervous about who was in my classes and who my teachers were going to be. My first period class is English with Ms. Priester; class went by fast and easy. Second period class I have PE, I am glad that I have this class early because of the weather and so that I can get it out of the way.  Third period, I have Spanish 2, It is easy for me, Beedle is a great teacher and I like all my classmates. This year I ended up having second lunch, was confusing at first but I get it now. My fourth period class is Biology with Ms. Davis; I had her last year so I know how she works in class and I like my classmates in that class too. For fifth period, I have World History, so far it is not so fun, but then again I have never liked history. Then for my last period I have Geometry with Mr. Fenick; it is pretty easy so far but he talks a lot. At the end of the day, I was happy with all of my classes and I felt good about all of them too.

Persuasive Essay Final Draft

Breanna R

Per. 2 [Summer school]

07.08.2011

"Why should SPA students attend teen topic?"

    Why should students attend teen topic? Students are assigned to do teen topic there feelings out or a way to express what they have to say. Students do not have to do ten topic, but get paid to do it. I think teen topic is a reasonable thing to do and we get paid to do it.

     Kids should attend teen topic because we talk about interesting topics that are useful to us. At teen topic, you get to choose what you want to talk about., from what you did today to whatever you like. Teen topic is also a way to express your feelings and emotions.For example, one of the house social worker June, says that "going to teen topic gives us a chance to expand our horizons".
     
    Abuse and domestic violence in the real world is something that we have talked about in teen topic. If kids go to teen topic then they are getting prepared for all the things that go on in the real world. We talk about domestic violence, all types of abuses and ways to not get involved in it. Talking to kids about domestic violence is very vital because when they get older they know how to handle situations like this. Therefore, kids should know that being abused is not right and can harm others very much in many different ways.
     
       Teen topic is like a little mini therapy. You put your feelings out there so everyone or just an adult can understand you. It helps heal your wounded heart. Therapy or counselling is a way to help you deal with your worries now, so when you get older you won't have a melt down.
     
       Teen topic is reasonable, interesting, and helpful. Teen topic helps students express them selves in the assignment given. Teen topic also helps students let out what they have to say during the group conversations. Teen topic is good for teens in many ways.

Symbolism Assessment Project

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Irony & Ambiguity Assessment Project

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Theme Assessment Project

Breanna R. & Griselda S.

Period 2 English

7.7.2011

“The Sniper” & “Cranes”

Normally, stories of war do not involve enemies who know each other nor are friends. In the stories “The Sniper” and “Cranes,” the themes are alike because they both emphasize the importance of friendship over war. However, both themes are expressed differently in the stories. The message both authors convey through their stories is war tears families and friends apart.
     In “The Sniper,” a sniper kills his enemy, who happens to be another sniper. However, it turns out to be his brother. Both stories are about war, but in the story, one sniper has to choose between loosing his life and killing the enemy. The sniper makes a decision of following through with his duty. The sniper changes because he finally figures out that killing people isn't the way. Once he shot him he was happy but then he “revolted his from the sight of the shattered mass of his dead enemy” (214). He felt guilty and remorseful. The author’s message is war destroys families.
    “Cranes,” is another story that demonstrates the cruelty of war. Songsam, one of the main characters, has to “escort” Tokchae “to Chongdan” (222). While they are walking together, they talk about the memories they had in the past. It is then that Songsam reconsiders his duty as a peace police officer. Ultimately, he lets Tokchae go, so he does not lose someone he really cares about. Songsam unties Tokchae and crawled away. Songsam made the right decision because Tokchae is his childhood friend and he would have lost him. 
Family and friends matter more than the war. One’s duty to ones work cannot replace family or friends.

In both stories, the main characters are conflicted between choosing family and friend over war. These stories are the same because of the two conflicts they have as their main point of view. Both main characters are into a conflict in were they would have to lose a member of their life. As the story goes to an end, they both realize at one point that they were inflicted with an important person in their family.