Linette

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 * __Poseidon Powerpoint (June 9th, 2009)__**

__Conch Bearer Questions (June 4th, 2009)__

a. What are three things that you liked about the character in your novel. Be specific by giving examples. - I liked the fact that he was adventurous. I also like the fact that he had a warm heart even though at some parts he was mean to Nisha. I especially liked the fact that he often worried about his family and his friends. His worrying often shows that he is a warm-hearted person. But, although he cared about his family A LOT, he liked being an adventurous boy. He had mysterious dreams and he finally got what he wanted: the conch. He decided to stay in the valley.

b. What were the three most important events? - I think that one most important event was when Abhaydatta helped Nisha talk. I think that that was an important event because if he hadn't helped Nisha talk, then Anand's mother wouldn't have let him go on the amazing journey. Another important event was when Surabhanu first attacked him and Nisha. This too was an important event because if Surabhanu didn't attack him, he wouldn't know how desperate he was being after the conch. If he didn't know how desperate he was, then Anand wouldn't have guarded the conch with all his strength. Another important event was when Anand answered all the healer's questions right, because that's when his dream came true. If he didn't answer the questions right, then he wouldn't have been able to go in the valley, experience a life like heaven, and most of all, he wouldn't have been the conch keeper. All his adventurous dreams had come true.

c. In what ways are you different from the main character? Be specific. -There is one very different thing about me and the main character. Towards the end of the book, when Anand had to choose between the healers and the valley and his family, he chose the valley and the healers. But, I would have obviously chose family. Nothing is more important to me than my family. Dreams are always a want. Many of the dreams, however, don't come true. I would give up my dream for my family. Another different thing is that I'm not that into fantasy. If I were given the opportunity to experience what Anand did, I would say no because I'm not interested in keeping the conch, nor experiencing the valley. I just like to stay home and sleep instead of experiecing a magical journey.

d. List five things about the setting of the story. -There were many settings in the story. One thing about the setting of Anand's house was that they used to be rich, but after his dad left, they had to move to a poor house. Another thing about the setting of the train was that it was the first time of Surabhanu attacking him. But luckily, he got away. A third thing about the setting of the cave where Anand, Nisha, and Abhaydatta stayed was that that was the time that Surabhanu took over his mind. A fourth thing about the setting of the place where Anand worked was that his boss was very mean and bossy. That was also the first time Anand saw Abhaydatta. A final and last thing about the setting of the valley was that it was very rich, and it was like heaven to Anand. It was very big and Anand was very happy.

e. What do you think are three major themes (messages that the author is trying to get across) in the story? Why? -I think one major theme is that you shouldn't give up on your dream: Keep your dreams. Anand was a poor boy living in a poor house. But he never stopped believeing in fantasy. And, at last it finally came true. Another theme is pain is gain. Through all the pain Anand witnessed from Surabhanu, he finally got what he wanted: to enter the valley and to become the conch bearer. A third theme is don't judge a person you don't know. Many times, Anand was very annoyed with Nisha. He was very jealous at times. But when Nisha got injured, and told Anand that she wouldn't be able to continue, Anand was very sad. He then realized that having Nisha by his side was fun.

f. What are three good things you could say about this book? -One good thing I could say about this book is that it taught me to expect the unexpected. Unexpected things could happen any time and anywhere. For example, Anand didn't expect his dad to come back, but his dad did come back towards the end of the book. Another good thing I could say about this book is that the last sentence of every chapter wanted me to keep reading. The last sentence in each chapter was a hook to the reader. In other words it was addicting. A third good thing I could say about this book is that there were a lot of adjectives to help describe the characters, plot, and setting. A lot of details always help people understand books better. All the descriptive words formed a picture in my mind.

__Game Score (June 4th, 2009)__ 10/10!!!: 100%!!!!!!!

__The Conch Bearer Paragraphs (May 20th- June 4th, 2009)__

__Chapter One (May 20th, 2009) __ Anand's father is a millionaire, or at least //was// a millionaire. Anand's family had an incredible house, always in a good mood, filled with joy and laughter. Until, Anand's father had to go to Dubai. It wasn't a happy event. Everybody in Anand's family missed him, but he kept sending a lot money to them. With that money, Anand's family ate a delicious feast, and they spent it on many things. One day, he stopped spending money. That's when Anand's world got turned upside down. Without money, sorrow came to Anand's family. Anand's mom didn't have the money to pay for Anand's nor his sister's (Meera) school fee. They moved into a poor house. Anand's mom worked, Anand worked as a waiter, taking orders from people, and Meera was very sick. Even though Anand's life was completely ruined for now, he wasn't giving up hope. Later that day he met an old, strange man that helped him understand that if you share with someone, you feel good about it.

__Chapter Two (May 20th, 2009) __ Staying late after work, Anand was worried that all the markets filled with food would close. When work finally finished he ran to the markets, but just as he predicted, it was closed. However, there was one open market with a juicy, ripe-looking mango for sale. When Anand asked how much it was, he found out that the mango was very expensive. However with the rupee notes he tucked into his wristband, he was able to afford one juicy mango. As he hurried home, he noticed every shop was closed, and it was very dark and foggy. He kept having a feeling that someone was following. He suddenly tripped and the mango fell out of his hands going somewhere into the fog. He called out "Help!" in his mind. He looked for it, but he finally gave up and ran on home. When he finally reached home, somebody knocked on the door, it was the strange man Anand met before!!! After he let him in, Meera went close to him. While, Anand was waiting for the food to be done, the old man told a story.

__Chapter Three (May 20th, 2009) __ In this chapter there are exactly 3 characters: The old man, Meera, and Anand. Meera isn't really described in this chapter. In other words, for this chapter, Meera is a minor character. The main characters in this chapter are Anand and the old man. The old man talks about a story that took place a long time ago. He talks about great healers with different abilities. He was sorrowful at some points, which means he had many feelings toward his story. Anand was very interested in this story, and as the old man kept on talking, Anand became even more and more interested in the story. Finally, the old man asked Anand to come on a journey to help him protect the conch. Anand, as the optimistic, adventurous boy was extremely excited, but he realized he couldn't go because he had to take care of his mom and sister. The old man still didn't give up hope, and told Anand that he and his mom should talk it over. Anand is willing to take risks and adventures, but he is also caring.

__Chapter Four (May 20th, 2009) __ The Khichuri tasted better than the other days. It was also very plentiful. After dinner, the old man sounded like he had some dessert. But before Anand could say anything, the old man pulled out the ripe, juicy mango Anand had lost. WIth joy, they each ate a slice and saved a piece for Anand's mom. After that, Anand asked to see the conch. The old man agreed and showed him. The conch caught Anand's attention, almost hypnotizing him. He even wanted the conch afterwards. The old man also put his hand on Meera's temple, and told Anand that she would be cured soon. Anand's mother arrived home and stood there in shock seeing a stranger in her house with her children. After arguing and insulting the old man, he left, because nothing he did made Anand's mom change her mind. That night in bed, Anand thought about his day. He worried about Meera, and felt sorry for her. Then, he fell asleep.

__Chapter Five (May 20th, 2009) __ Anand was in a disturbing dream of a storm fighting him, until he heard the sound of "brother!" He opened his eyes to see the old, cheerful Meera smiling at him. In amazement, he knew exactly how it happened. Anand's mom was as happy as ever. Anand used this event as prove to trust the old man, so once again he asked if he could go on the adventurous journey. To Anand's amazement she said yes. After preparing and saying goodbye, he left the house. Anand came across a ten year old girl and hesitantly knocked on a door that said "ROOMING HOUSE, COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENTIAL. YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME." A grumpy, mean man opened it. Anand asked where the old man was, but the grupmy man gave him no good imformation. Then Anand came across the same girl and talked to her. She told him things like "He would've chosen me." After having a conversation with her, they went to find the old man.

__Chapter Six (May 20th, 2009) __ It was Anand's first time going to the station. Him and the sweeper girl had no rupees to pay for the tickets. They were waiting for the perfect chance to go past the ticket man. Finally when they had the chance, they rushed past the man, but then Anand got caught. When the mean ticket man was about to call the police, a weird man told the ticket man that Anand was his nephew. At first he was really nice, and he gave him food, until the sweeper girl said to not trust him. When the sweeper girl came on the train where Anand and the man was, the evil man called Surabhanu attacked them by having invisible tentacles go on their face, sukcing, giving them fear. There was a boy selling candy, and when he saw Surabhanu, the sweeper girl, and Anand, he acted normal. Surabhanu, thinking that the boy was the wise old man (Abhaydatta), started attacking him. When the boy fell, his candy flew to Surabhanu's face, attacking him. That's when Anand and the sweeper girl escaped.

__Chapter Seven (May 20th, 2009) __ After the sweeper girl and Anand escaped from the horrible experience, they were running through the station shoving in a rush. Anand stepped on an old lady that appeared to be blind. The sweeper girl said to not trust her, when she asked for money. Anand's instincts made him give the woman money. She looked at him in gratitude, and told him about a banyan tree in Esplanade. When they went there, they drank a lot of water and prayed to the tree. That is where they finally found Abhaydatta. Abhaydatta let the sweeper girl choose a name, and she chose the name Nisha, which she loved. Nisha and Anand had to act like Abhaydatta's grandchildren so they called him Dadaji. Nisha was always next to Abhaydatta, smiling with joy. They were riding a bus, where Anand and Nisha noticed many more things. On the bus (after they got off the bus and ate) Abhaydatta fell asleep and Anand woke him up. Abhaydatta was thirsty so he searched for his water bottle.

__Chapter Eight (May 20th, 2009) __ The plans were changed because of Surabhanu. Abhaydatta had changed where they would all get off the bus. When they got off the bus, they stayed at an inn. The innkeeper first questioned why they were at his inn, when everyone else went to a richer inn. Abhaydatta replied that instead of rich places, he likes honest people. The innkeeper let them in. After the innkeeper gave them a simple, but delightful meal, Anand and Nisha wanted to go to bed. But, before they could go to bed, Abhaydatta told them what do to if they got seperated. Then, to Anand's surprise, Abhaydatta gave him the conch. At night, Anand was having a dream. He dreamed of a woman telling him to stay away from Abhaydatta. She forced him into getting rid of Abhaydatta himself. But, in reality, he picked up his pillow and walked toward Abhaydatta, until he stubbed his toe hard. He wanted to take out the conch, but then he woke up with tears knowing that Surabhanu was controlling him.

__Chapter Nine (May 20th, 2009) __ There are three main characters in this chapter. The three main characters are Nisha, Anand, and Abhaydatta. Nisha originally was happy living with her family. But, then one day she got lost, or seperated from her parents and never found them again. She worked as sweeper girl. She acts like she is Abhaydatta's real granddaughter because she misses her parents, and she hasn't really been loved. Anand is an adventurous, but sensitive boy. He is adventurous because he really wanted to go on the journey. He experienced several things so far : He got attacked by Surabhanu, a dream controlled him, and he recieved the conch. He is sensitive because his family went through many things. There are certain parts that show his sensitivity. He cries because he realizes that a dream took over him, and he gets mad when Abhaydatta tests him. Abhaydatta is a very nice person. He treats Nisha generously, but at the same time he is very aware.

__Chapter Ten (May 20th, 2009) __ At the cave, Nisha volunteered to stay up late and watch the cave. When Abhaydatta went to bed, Nisha asked about Surabhanu, but Anand didn't tell her. She kept muttering throughout the night until Anand fell asleep. In the middle of the night, he felt someone was there, but it was just Abhaydatta. Abhaydatta asked Anand to watch the cave. Anand agreed although he was very sleepy. He washed his face with cold water. The burning fire looked like it had a face--Anand's mother's face. Then Anand heard his mother's face crying for help. Anand, at first hesitated because he didn't want to fall for another one of Surabhanu's traps. But then, he began to think that it was his mother and he searched for her. The strong wind suddenly blew out the fire, where Anand couldn't see. He wanted to reach for his conch. Suddenly it wasn't dark anymore. The light of dawn entered the cave where Abhaydatta was gone, and Nisha lied with her eyes opened wide.

__Chapter Eleven (June 2nd, 2009) __ Anand was disappointed in himself. He thought that Abhaydatta was gone because of him. Nisha told Anand that she saw a face of a wild boar take Abhaydatta away. Nisha was terrified. When Anand told her that they should get going, she hesitated. Anand finally decided to tell her about the conch. When he showed it to her, she got angry asking him why he didn't tell her before. Finally they left. It was very cold outside. It was snowing. They were struggling with shelter and weather. They kept going until they came across a rushing river. At first they hesitated, but then Nisha took a risk and tried crossing the river first. When she crossed, suddenly something invisible under the water was biting on her leg. She screamed in horror. Anand grabbed a stick and Nisha reached for it. As soon as she tried to reach for it, the tenticle-ish thing in the river let go. After, when Anand tried going into the river, a huge rush of water came down and crashed on Anand. Fortunaly, he was alive.

__Chapter Twelve (June 2nd, 2009) __ Anand and Nisha found a place to stay temporarily. Just then, Nisha spotted a squirrel-like looking animal looking at them. She thought it was cute so she motioned for it to come. The animal then ran to her. Anand wasn't really comfortable knowing that this animal was quite strange. Later Anand found out that Nisha had named the little squirrel-like looking animal "Rajah." Just then, a bunch of apes came and attacked them. The apes then brought Anand and Nisha to their cave. The ape leader/ king (Grishan) communicated with Anand and Nisha and other apes. Grishan spoke in a human-like language. He asked Anand for "a treasure" in other words, the conch. The apes were searching them all over. Then the apes celebrated after telling Anand and Nisha that they were going to be eaten. Later, Rajah came and helped Anand and Nisha escape. Rajah guarded Anand and Nisha to the right way. Then, they crossed the river in which Anand had almost died in.

__Chapter Thirteen (June 2nd, 2009) __ Anand and Nisha were looking for food. Rajah found some nuts for them to eat. They were going and there were two seperate paths. Anand said that he would take the left path because it was wider. Nisha agreed. But then Rajah guarded them to the right path and they all agreed. They were going when suddenly a huge rock came crashing down, but luckily they dodged it. When Rajah was gone, Nisha looked for him when she found him looking at this rock with a handprint on it. Anand tried matching his handprint to it, but his hand was too big. Nisha tried, and it prefectly fit. While putting her hand on it, a line guiding Anand to the right path formed. But, when Nisha put her hand away from the handprint, the line would disappear. While Nisha was putting her hand on the handprint, Anand would leave trails of snow behind. He ran out of snow, and when Nisha was running towards Anand, she broke her leg by having a rock falling on it. Anand had to continue the mission alone.

__Chapter Fourteen (June 2nd, 2009) __ Anand wrapped his coat around Nisha. When, suddenly he heard an evil voice, and when he turned around, he looked at Nisha. She had an evil look in her face; a familiar look. It was the same kind of look as Surabhanu! Surabhanu somehow got in Nisha's mind and started controlling the way she acted and the way she talked. Then, Rajah, (Anand recognized it as a mongoose) attacked Surabhanu. Surabhanu was in the body of a snake. While they were attacking eachother, Nisha was about to drop a big rock on Anand. Just then Surabhanu (As a snake) bit Rajah, upsetting Nisha. She started ignoring Surabhanu's orders. Nisha dropped the rock on Surabhanu, causing the snake to vanish. Surabhanu changed into a gaseous state and tried forcing Anand to take out the conch, but Anand didn't listen. His conch was suddenly talking to him saying things like "It's okay to take me out, use me." Suddenly there was an explosion, where Anand fell down, and dropped the conch!

__Chapter Fifteen (June 2nd, 2009) __ After the spell wore off, Anand talked to Nisha. He asked her to continue the journey with him, but she said no, that her leg hurt too much, even though her leg was fine when she was being controlled by Surabhanu. Anand had to continue the journey alone. Since Anand was going to the place where the healers were, Nisha asked Anand to take Rajah with him. He gently picked up Rajah and started heading to his destination. When he arrived there, he said out loud "Open the pass, Healers, I have brought you for which you have been waiting." But no one replied. After a few more tries, a voice said to set the conch on the steps and leave. Anand was angry. But, in order to save Rajah, Nisha, and Abhaydatta, Anand had another mission. He had to find out the answer to this question: Which of these 3 virtues is the most important: Honesty, Loyalty, or compassion? He had only until daybreak to answer the question. He agreed to find the answer of the question in order to save everyone.

__Chapter Sixteen (June 2nd, 2009) <Plot>__ Anand was struggling finding out the answer to the question. He thought Nisha would choose loyalty, and he thought Abhaydatta would choose compassion. He also thought that the conch would have chosen honesty. But then, he began to think that all of these virtues were connected. Loyalty needed honesty, and compassion needed loyalty. If these three virtues, weren't connected, they wouldn't really be virtues. So when Anand finally had to answer, he said he had no answer, and told the healers that the virtues were all connected. To Anand's surprise, he was right, and they let him in. He clearly thought that his companions would be saved, but then the healers told Anand that he couldn't bring his friends in. Anand was upset, so he decided to go back to the village with Nisha and Rajah (Abhaydatta). When he told the healers that, it was the right decision, and the healers called Anand wise. The healers let Anand bring his friends into valley.

__Chapter Seventeen (June 2nd, 2009) <Plot>__ For three whole days, Anand was in the valley, but he felt like he was in heaven. He ate ripe, juicy fruits, and he was very comfortable. He didn't have to do any work. Just then, he started wondering about Abhaydatta (Rajah) and Nisha. So he asked Govinda (an apprentice healer) if he could talk to them. Govinda didn't give Anand much information, but he said that Abhaydatta wasn't responding to anything, nor talking. Nisha and Abhaydatta weren't allowed to be visited. Later on, Anand woke up in the middle of the night. Nisha was at his door. They were planning to get to the Arbor of Water, because that was where Abhaydatta was. When they found him, they went and talked to him. Abhaydatta wasn't responding at all. Just then, Nisha started crying, and Abhaydatta wiped her tears away. They were both amazed that he responded. Then Nisha and Anand started asking him questions. Abhaydatta responded. Then they went out to the hallway and started laughing/ talking together.

__Chapter Eighteen (June 2nd, 2009) <Characters>__ There are 3 main characters in this chapter. The main characters are: Nisha, Abhaydatta, and Anand. Nisha was just an ordinary girl, living as a sweeper girl. But, when she went on the journey with Anand, her life changed. She felt loved by Abhaydatta, as a granddaughter would. She was always being nosy, and sensitive. But, at the end, she and Anand turned out to be great friends, although sometimes they would get jealous of eachother. Abhaydatta is a compassionate person. He cares about Anand and Nisha a lot. He even turned into a mongoose, just to protect them. He also never gave up hope in believing Anand. Anand is the main character of the whole story. He is a warm-hearted boy. Although, he chose to stick with the healers instead of his family, he was still an adventurous, and wise boy. He thought a lot. The most important thing is that Anand believed in dreams, and he always had hope. That is why, he ended up as a wise boy, the conch bearer.

__Chapter Nineteen (June 2nd, 2009) <Plot>__ Because Anand chose to stay with the healers, he had one last chance to see his family. When he saw his family, they seemed happy, since Anand's dad finally came back home! When he went back to the healers, there was a ceremony. In ceremony, everyone found out that the conch had talked for the first time. Everybody was impressed and surprised. Because the conch and Anand communicated with eachother, he was announced as the new keeper of the conch. Anand was extremely happy and surprised. Later, he talked to his conch. They were talking about many things: Surabhanu, death, human characteristics, etc. When the conch talked about death, it expressed the thought of death being a part of life, and that Surabhanu died doing his job. Bells were keep ringing, which meant that food was ready. Because Anand was late, the conch told him to go. Anand agreed and said a //long goodbye// to the conch as he left.

__Ara: Abecedarian__: 1. Abecedarian is a special form of an acrostic poem. 2. Each line starts with the letter after the letter of the line before. __Lina: Tercet:__ 1. Tercet has 3 lines. It rhymes. __Rosaria: Rondeau__: 1. a form of french poetry. 2. with 15 lines and 2 rhymes. __Kathryn: Bop:__ 1. A poetic argument. 2. Has 3 stanzas. __Jessica: Pantoum:__ 1. A malay verse. 2. Consisting indefinate numbers of quatrains. __Jee: Ballad:__ 1. like a folk tale or legend. 2. often sung and about love. __Sun: Couplet:__ 1. A pair of lines of verse. 2. Consists two lines that rhyme. __Esther: Quatrain:__ 1. A stanza of four lines. 2. especially having alternate rhymes. __Francis: Tanka:__ 1. From Japan. 2. 31 syllables. __Ethan: Ghazal:__ 1. Consists 2 sentences 2. contains a repeat __Catherine: Sonnet:__ 1. can be found in lyric poetry from Europe. 2. 14 lines, 10 syllables. __Justyn: Sonnet:__ 1. has 14 lines. 2. 10 syllables
 * __My comments (May, 27th, 2009)__**


 * __My powerpoint on Odes (May, 26th, 2009)__**

My score: 20/ 20:D
 * __My Warm-up Quiz Score (May, 20th, 2009)__**

__My 3 Poems (May 15th, 2009)__ __My fears and Hopes__ I am afraid of Bugs I am afraid of heights I am afraid that my brother will bite I am afraid that someone will come I am even afraid of dying I am afraid of Brian I am afraid of Kathryn I am afraid that Linette will die I am afraid that my mother will sigh I am even afraid tests I want to fly I want a puppy I want long hair I want Good skin I even want straight teeth I want to be tall I want to be famous I want to be in hollywood I want to sing And I want My family forever Most of all
 * __Wishes and Fears__**

__Weird Linetty__ Linette Random, Weird, Sleepy, Loud Sibling of Jin Lover of reptiles Who fears Tests Who needs to fly Who gives Joy Who would like to see Sharks Resident of Korea Kwon <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
 * __All About Me Poem__**

__About Brian Kang__ Brian Kang Born in Seattle Child of his mom Lived in Korea Studied 3 philosophies Overcame rats Worked as a guy Challenged by Kathryn Personal traits Nice, Smartish Always violent Never not violent Best known for asking homework
 * __Biography__**

__2 Haikus (May, 7th, 2009)__ The leaves being born, Tress becoming bright colors, Spring is here people.

I hate this season. Korea's spring is too warm. Winter is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!

__**Literature Book HW (May, 6th, 2009)** Questions:__ 1. The main character of this story uses his inventiveness by looking at what animals eat to make sure the food is edible. With the raw mussels, he wrapped it in leaves, steamed them in coals, and heated them with fire in his pocket. He also found eggs and put them with water in a leaf to boil it. For shelter, he cut a tree with all his effort until there was a narrow opening so that he could curl up inside. He also smothered the fire with dirt instead of water.

2. I wouldn't want to live in the forest because I am not brave, nor strong. I like being around people and I always want to have something to eat and live in at all times. If I lived in the forest, I would have to face harmful and poisonous plants, and I would also have to face scary, starving animals.

3. The author uses many adjectives to describe the setting, and what the character is doing. He makes the character talk, and move in many descriptions. For the adjectives, he uses many colors, types of food, bugs, plants, etc.

__Vocab:__ 1. __Mussel__ (Pg. 340)-<Noun> any bivalve mollusk, esp. an edible marine bivalve of the family Mytilidae and a freshwater clam of the family Unionidae. -Because mussels are edible, many animals eat it. 2. __Noose__ (Pg. 345)-<Noun> a loop with a running knot, as in a snare, lasso, or hangman's halter, that tightens as the rope is pulled. -That cowboy has got my leg with a noose! 3. __Dale__ (Pg. 346)-<Noun> a valley, esp. a broad valley. - We were just chilling and chatting on the dale while waiting for you. 4. __Sentinel__ (Pg. 346)-<Noun> a person or thing that watches or stands as if watching. -The sentinel was glaring at me like I was some kind of prisoner. 5. __Oar__ (Pg. 346)-<Noun> a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat. - Oh my gosh!!!!!! Why did you drop the oar in the river!

__**Blues Poem (May, 6th, 2009)**__ People miss him dreadfully And I don't know why People miss him dreadfully And I don't know why I hope they get over it Because it was a lie

I mean he's gone but not dead but people are crying here I mean he's gone but not dead but people are crying here I wanna tell them the truth But the people are shedding too many tears

__**Synonym Poem (April, 27th, 2009)**__ UGLY Hideous, beastly, horrid, repulsive, unlovely If you want to be famous, try not to be ugly.

Food, I look for this flowing in the water. Water, flowing into my mouth as a refreshining drink
 * __My Riddle Poem (April, 23rd, 2009)__**

My dull and smooth, skin brushing past all the rocks in the ocean. My sharp, pointy, glass-like teeth, ready and prepared to chew

Not the mammals that act warm-hearted, but I'm something else Yes, I can be cold hearted like reptiles, but I'm something else

WHAT AM I???????? -A shark

__**Fi**__<span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**gurative Language (April, 20th, 2009)** 1. Alliteration:__ Brian brought big bananas by baskets. __2.Assonance:__ A boy groomed you, so look, he took your book. __3.Onomatopoeia:__ The water rushed and the wind blew. __4. Metaphors:__ Juliett was the sun. __5. Simile:__ He was as red as an apple. __6. Hyperbole:__ He's super duper ugly; Uglier than Michael Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __7. Personification:__ The eyelashes protected its best friend, the eyes, from the wind. __8. Allusion:__ My friend daydreams like she's Alice In Wonderland. __9. Synecdoche:__ The world treated him badly. __10. Conceit:__ Your TV is the amount of fresh water you use. __11. Paradox:__ Drinking water can be a dangerous thing. __12. Symbolism:__ Did you eat too much chocolate? __13. Antithesis:__ To scare people, means to give them peace.


 * __Number the Stars (April, 14th, 2009)__**

How come Lois Lowry wrote the book, __Number the Stars__? Well, she was spending her vacation with her Danish friend. While they talked, Lowry started to get the feeling of how her Danish friend felt during the war. Lois Lowry's friend was very proud of her country and its role in the war. While writing this story, Lowry had to do extra research. She went all the way to Denmark and spoke to some of the war survivors. She also went to the Holocaust Museum, which is dedicated to Denmark's role. That is when she saw shoes made out of fishskin and began her story.

There are several important events in __Number the Stars__. One event was when the soldiers were looking for all the Danish Jews to arrest them. First, Ellen, a Danish Jew, was sent to spend the night with Annemarie's family. Ellen's parents were somewhere else, hiding, because their own home wasn't safe. Ellen had melancholy and tearing moments when she thought about the possibility of getting caught. Then, the two friends went to bed giggling, and chatting. Later in the night, they were awoken by a bang on the door. Annemarie's father opened the door, and several soldiers marched in. They were suspicious if Annemarie's next-door neighbor, the Rosens (Ellen's family) was hiding there. Annemarie's father said no, and the soldiers looked all around. Before entering Annemarie's room, Annemarie yanked the star necklace off of Ellen's neck. The soldiers interrogated of why Ellen's hair was brown, while the other two girls were blonde. The dad showed a picture of Annemarie, her sister, and her sister that had died, Lise. They called Ellen "Lise" to prove that she was part of the family. Another event is that the sister, Lise Margrete died. That was important because without her, Ellen wouldn't have been able to hide there. The last important event was that Annemarie pulled Ellen's necklace and hid it in time because if she didn't, Ellen would've been caught. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There is one main setting in __Number the Stars:__ Annemarie's house. That is where the climax is. The soldiers barged in the house looking for the Rosens. But luckily, Annemarie's family has enough evidence to prove that Ellen is part of the family. This adds to the story because in this house, there are pictures of Lise, Annemarie's dead sister. Without these pictures, Ellen would've got caught. And this setting is where the most important event is.

There are several important characters in this story: Annemarie, Ellen, Dad, and the soldiers. Annemarie is a nice, young, optimistic girl. She seems real, because she cares about Ellen a lot by hugging her when she cried. She seems likeable because like I said before, she is caring, and she is smart. Before the soldiers came in her room, she took out necklace and hid it, which was in a great timing. Ellen is a Danish Jew. She seems real because she cried when she was thinking about her parents, which shows human characteristics. She seems likeable because she is very nice, and she is a Danish Jew, so I think many people would be aware of what she's been through. The dad is an optimistic, wise dad. He seems real, because he told them to not worry, and that's exactly what dads are supposed to do. He seems likeable because it was a very smart thing when he showed pictures of Lise, the dead sister. The soldiers are mean, and rude people. They seem real because, I, in my life have seen mean soldiers like that. They do not seem likeable because they are rude, they shove people, and they grab things, like Ellen's hair. They also dropped the pictures that the dad gave him; that was pretty rude too.

My favorite part of the story was when Annemarie grabbed and pulled Ellen's necklace. It was a very good thing to do, because if she hadn't done that, then Ellen would've been caught and taken away. I think it was very smart to hold it in her hand, and hide it. It was creative because instead of hiding somewhere where the soldiers could find it, she held it tight in her hands. She held it so tight that when the soldiers left, there was a shape of a star on her hand.

<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**<span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Saving Shiloh (April, 14th, 2009) **__ <span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why did Phyllis Reynolds Naylor write Shiloh? She was in a community of Shiloh, West Virginia, and she came across a frightened dog that she couldn't even pet. She kept thinking about that dog, so wrote a book about Shiloh. How did her career start? Phyllis Reynolds Naylor loved all the stories that her parents read to her, and also loved to make up stories of her own. When she became 16, she was asked by a former teacher to write one story for a children's magazine. After writing her first story, her teacher bought it. During Naylor's free time, she likes to exercise, eat, think about her next story, and etc.

There were two major events in __Saving Shiloh.__ One event was when Dara Lynn fell in the water. After hearing about a spotted body in the water, Marty and David went out to check for themselves. When they went out, they didn't realize that Dara Lynn and Becky (Marty's younger sisters) followed them until they spoke. Marty and David found out that the news about the body was untrue, so were about to head into the house, when Dara Lynn poked her head through one of the rails. Marty screamed at her to stop, and then she stood on the rail, and surprisingly, fell into the river with strong currents. Marty screamed at the unforseen event and everyone panicked. Then, Dara Lynn held onto a nearby branch, and they got her out. However, that wasn't the only problem. Shiloh jumped in after her and now he was getting swept away by the river. Marty panicked even more. Another major event was when Judd Travers jumped into the river to save Shiloh. Marty stopped Judd Travers in the middle of the road and told him what was happening. Judd Travers got out a rope, tied himself to it, and dived into the river. Shiloh kept swimming away from Judd Travers until he whitsled and made Shiloh come to him. He grabbed Shiloh, got him out, and saved the day. Marty was extremely grateful of what he did and hugged him. To Marty's surprise, Judd hugged him back.

The main setting was at the river where Dara Lynn fell in. That is where Judd Travers saved Shiloh, and also where Marty and David went when they heard the unreal news. This adds to the story because without this setting, it would be less dramatic, and also because the river had strong currents, Judd Travers rescuing Shiloh was a huge thing. So, the setting of the strong current river was important, because Judd got closer to Shiloh and Marty (The prestons). The minor setting was the house. That wasn't very important, but it is just the setting where the story started. Without the setting of the house, there wouldn't be a calm place where all the conversations and dialogue would happen. But, the house isn't really important because it doesn't have anything to do with the climax. The climax takes place in the important setting, which is the river with strong currents.

There were only four main characters in the story, that had anything to do with the conflict: Judd, Marty, Shiloh, and Dara Lynn. Judd seems mean and scary at first. He does seem real because he's one of those strict people who treat animals like trash, and there are many people like that in the world. He seems in between likeable and unlikeable because when you see him at first, he seems disgusting, mean, and annoying. But, once he does something nice, your thoughts change about him just like Marty. Marty thought he was scary but after he rescued Shiloh, Marty liked him. Marty is a nice, honest boy. He seems real because he cares about animals, and he gets annoyed by his little sisters, like average brothers. He seems likeable, because he loves being with animals, which is a great thing to nature, and he is very understanding. His thoughts changed in a positive way about Judd Travers. Also, when Dara Lynn fell in the water, he started regretting every mean thing he said to her. Shiloh, seems real, because many dogs care about their owners with all their heart. He seems likeable, because he is very cute, and he risks his life for his owner, which is something very courageous. Dara Lynn is an annoying little sister. She seems real, because there are a lot of little annoying sisters at her age. She seems Unlikeable and likeable. She seems unlikeable because, she is annoying, and she causes trouble, like when she fell in the water. She seems likeable mainly to girls, because she does girly stuff, and she can be cute sometimes. The evidence of her being likeable is when Marty started to regret all the things he said to her when she fell in the water.

My favorite part of the story was when Dara Lynn leaned over the rail and fell in the water. I liked this scene because I could picture it in my head really easily. I also liked it because it reminds me of when I tried it. Luckily, I didn't fall in the water. It was really funny when she fell, because I could picture Marty screaming and it was hilarious. I also liked the part when Marty hugged Judd Travers and Judd Travers hugged him back. It was a touching scene and it made me feel spectacular. I also felt like I should do something amazing like what Judd did. That means I envy him. Overall, I feel like this story will be forever memorable. I am a "Shiloh" fan!!!!!!!

<span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">__**<span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Old Yeller (April, 14th, 2009) **__ <span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fred Gipson, the awesome writer, was born on 1908, and his life came to an end on 1973. He grew up in his family’s farm, Mason, Texas. His father entertained them by telling stories. Fred Gipson started out as a reporter, and then he went into the job of an author. His most famous book was __Old Yeller__. He wrote this book based on his hometown, Texas. Sometime later he had an interview, where he stated a memorable quote, “I’ve always liked true adventure tales and have always felt that I learned more about the history of my country from these tales than I ever did from the history books."

There was one major event in __Old Yeller__. The major event was when the trouble-making Little Arliss, was holding onto the leg of a bear cub. The cub was screaming loudly. The mother bear came to save its baby, and that’s when Little Arliss was in major danger. Travis and Mama heard Arliss screaming in a very unusual way and went to find him. When they had found him, the mother bear was very close, when Old Yeller came to the rescue and fought the mother bear. While the mother was getting distracted, Travis grabbed Little Arliss and gave him to Mama. “Run!” Travis shouted. After they ran, Travis held his axe in the air, but he didn’t need to strike the mother bear, because Old Yeller was fighting the bear very seriously. After Mama called Travis to come away from the danger, Old Yeller ran to our house because he knew everyone was out of danger. Old Yeller was too fast for the mother bear!!! The bear backed up. They were safe!!! Thanks to Old Yeller, Little Arliss was safe! Travis loved Old Yeller and Little Arliss a lot now.

The setting was in Birdsong Creek where the major event happened. Where the bear got furious and tried to attack Little Arliss. It was the creek close to Travis’ house. It adds to the story because that is where the climax is. The major event of the bear incident happened there, in Birdsong Creek. Most of the story takes part there. The other setting is Travis’ house; where his family went after the attack. But, most of the story takes place in the most important setting, which is Birdsong Creek. I think the setting of Birdsong Creek would be more memorable than anywhere else for the climax because it's easy to remember, by remembering specific animals there, like the bear.

One of the main character is Travis. He seems real because he gets scared at appropriate times like when the bear tried to attack him. That is a realistic characteristic. He seems in between likeable and unlikeable because his first impressions are harsh against animals, and possibly people too, that is what is unlikeable about him. The likeable thing about him is as times passes by, and you spend more time with him, he begins to act more humane towards you. You just need to know him for some time, and he will be a nicer person. The next character is Little Arliss. He seems realistic because, he cries and screams at appropriate times, like at the bear attack. He too, seems unlikeable and likeable. He’s unlikeable because he collects many disgusting things in his pocket, like lizards and bugs. Not many people like those kind of things. He’s likeable because, sometimes he can be cute as a kid, and the fact that he loves being around animals and nature is great. Another character is Mama. She seems realistic because she is very caring like average moms. She seems likeable because, she isn’t harsh, and she is very understanding. She is caring too because she was super-duper worried when Little Arliss was in danger. She just laughs at the little mistakes that Arliss does. The last character is one of the most important ones: Old Yeller. This dog does seem realistic because many dogs protect their owners, and this dog was really attached to its owner. Old Yeller does seem likeable because he risks his life for his family. Sacrificing for your family members is a huge thing, so that’s why I think Old Yeller is likeable. <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My favorite part of the story was at the end when Travis said he loved little Arliss and Old Yeller because that was a relief to me. Throughout the story I was hoping that Travis would end up loving Old Yeller, because at first, Travis didn’t like him. I thought that it was excellent that Old Yeller saved Little Arliss and gained Travis’ love. Travis finally figured out that Old Yeller can be useful to the family, and he finally learned that he can love a dog. After the bear attack, Travis realized that Old Yeller had saved his little brother's life. That is why Travis loved Old Yeller. Overall, I thought the story was entertaining and touching towards the end.

__**Poem <April, 9th, 2009>** Men Cook Hair__ egg boil bitter and enormous diamond did run down could beauty dress produce purple vision blood make gift but laughed franticly as finger woman in the forest eat together god cry always lazily & rust hot school play at car wax sky love her but never sweat away

xxlinette&kathrynxx

__**Definitions (April, 9th, 2009)** 1st person point of view__: //F//irst person narrative means writing from the "I" point of view, also including words like me and my __3rd person point of view__: Third person narrative form is writing from the omniscent point of view, including words like he and she __Alliteration__: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables, like Luminous Linette __Allusion__: A brief reference, explicit or indirect, to a person, place or event, or to another literary work or passage, like - <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"I'll be back!" (the terminator) __Biography__: It is simply the history of a lifetime __Character Trait__: A word that describes a person, like ugly or intelligent __Climax of a Novel__: The most important part of a novel, like when the Goblin dies in Spiderman __Fable__: A short story that teaches a lesson __Fiction__: Made up, or untrue __Flashback__: A type of memory so strong that it seems like you are actually back in the time, place, and situation __Foreshadowing__: A [|technique] used by authors to provide clues for the reader to be able to predict what might occur //later// in the story __Free-Verse__: A modern form of poetry which does not follow any specific rhyme or metrical scheme

__<span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Mundane/Striking T- chart (March, 31st, 2009)** Names: Mundane - Striking__ 1. Ethan: Strange - Unfamiliar 2. Brian: Original - Ordinary 3. Justyn: Fun - Joy 4. Sun: See - Observe 5. Francis: Start - Commence 6. Kathryn: Happy - Gleeful 7. Lina: Scary - Bloodcurdling 8. Jessica: Called - Questioned 9. Rosaria: Scared - Frightened 10. Esther: Chance - Opportunity

__**Writing Gym (March, 31st, 2009)**__

16. (Used twice!) The teacher comes into the room and places a bag on her desk then leaves. The bag moves and wriggles. Write a story about what is in the paper bag.

Have you ever witnessed a moving bag? A numerous amount of people say, "Sure, my hamster was in it." No!!!!!! I'm not joking here. I'm superduper serious. Would you like to hear a short story about a moving bag? If so, change into your pajamas, grab your favorite snack, and find your flashlight, because tonight is the night you find out the truth about moving bags. Like many other stories, it starts with a person. My //teacher// is that person. I despise him. He gives tooooooooooo much homework, and he daydreams. I always thought he was thinking about the weekends...but I was wrong. This is what really happened, he killed someone, yeah, I know it sounds weird but I have evidence. So listen closely.....It's violent, if you don't like violence, DON'T READ THIS!

So, I was in detension and Mr. Violence ( My Teacher) came in. He glared at me, and then he looked like he needed to go the bathroom. He threw his bag on his desk, and ran out of the classroom. I needed to prove that he was weird so that he'd get fired. I went to his bag to look inside, but before I even touched the bag, it moved, by itself!! I was startled. I shut my eyes, and opened them. I slowly reached for the bag, and opened the zipper. There was red liquid coming out. I thought it was paint, so I got relieved, but then I heard a voice. I screamed!!!!!! I saw a nose, and an eyeball, and a mouth!!!!! I wanted to cry!!! Then the head came out of the bag itself, and rolled into the nurse's office, a minute later I heard a scream.

From then on I just remember blank....blank.....blank! I just remember footsteps, and seeing a smirk on Mr. Violence's face. I especially remember picking myself up from the floor. I put my hand on my face and screamed, I was shocked. The reflection of me wasn't me. Does that make sense? I'm sure I was me, and I'm sure I was standing in front of that mirror. I had a different appearence and my voice sounded different, I looked like a little girl. In the reflection of the mirror, whether it was me or not,I was smiling. I'm pretty sure I wasn't smiling myself. What is that mirror? Then, my reflection opened her mouth, started to breathe heavily, put on a panicked look and screamed in terror. I put my hand in my hair and became flustered. I glanced at my watch. TICK TOCK TICK TOCK........

I woke up to the sound of chirping birds. It was a dream. I carefully walked out the door to make sure it actually //was// a dream. Fortunately, it was. I was my old self again. My mother was cooking, and my dad was reading the newspaper. I sat down on the couch, and warily stared at the TV screen. On the news, there was.....there was.......that girl in the mirror, she was missing. I didn't know what to do! I rushed to school and into my homeroom. Mr. Violence went to the bathroom!!! OH MY GOSH!! It was like my dream! I looked at the bag on his desk. First I was hesitant, then I couldn't help myself. My hands moved towards the zipper and opened it. Nothing.......nothing came out. Still, I searched for anything I could find. I discovered a journal and flipped it open. There was only one page written on. I looked at it closely and cautiously. It was an address. I ripped the page out and stuffed it in my pants pocket. After class, I ran to the police station like a jaguar. .....later on the news........the little girl was found in that address. I went on the news for the first time, Mr. Violence got fired, and the little girl was safe. I earned a medal, I was the center of attention, I was a star, no, I was THE star.

Listen to your dreams. Wasn't that pretty creepy? If I hadn't had a dream, she wouldn't have been found. In my dream, if that bag hadn't moved, she wouldn't be found. If that head hadn't popped out and traveled to the nurse's office where she screamed mega loud, Mr. Violence wouldn't have came, and I wouldn't have enough evidence to report him. This is a memorable memory. It's fascinating how casual things like wiggling bags can deliver a message, and save a little girl in desperate need of assistance.

5:** Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging
 * __Word Choice Grade: Linette__
 * Evidence: D:** Lively verbs add energy while specific nouns and modifiers add depth
 * Example:** It's fascinating how casual things like wiggling bags can deliver a message, and save a little girl in desperate need of assistance.

__**<span style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grades for voice (March, 20th, 2009) ** Story 1- Grade 1: A Happy Day__ Score: 1: The writer seems indifferent to the topic and the content. The writing lacks purpose and audience engagement Evidence: A: The writer's ideas and language fail to connect with the audience Example: One day baby Josh came home ( Very boring) __Story 2- Grade 6-8: Hang Up and Drive__ Score: 5 : The writer speaks directly to the reader in a way that is indivisual, compelling, and engaging. The writer crafts the writing with an awareness and respect for the audience and the purpose for writing Evidence: A: The writer connects strongly with the audience through the intriguing focus on the topic, selection of relevant details, and the use of natural, engaging language Example: Before using a cell phone, drivers should think to themselves, “Is this call really //that// important?” (Shows that he/she cares about it) __Story 3- Grade 9-12: It's a Boy!__ Score: 5: The writer speaks directly to the reader in a way that is indivisual, compelling, and engaging. The writer crafts the writing with an awareness and respect for the audience and the purpose for writing Evidence: The purpose of the writing is accurately reflected in the writer's choice of indivisual and compelling content, and the arrangement of ideas. Example: I had to treat the doll like a real baby because the computer inside also measured any abuse to the doll, such as shaking or neglect.

Listen to this story, it might just happen to you, I mean if you're a boy. This bald, big nosed, and plump principal called Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle, was always happy and joyful. He had a crush on Avril Lavigne. Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle was quite dumb and he had misplaced teeth. When he smiled, every women in sight ranaway. One day he found Avril Lavigne's phone number from the internet. He called her and said he wanted to meet her. To his surprise, she said yes. He was pretty stupid, so he asked her to meet him in the closet of the white house. She agreed. When Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle went to the white house closet, this fat, ugly, blonde haired lady came and said, "I'm Avril." Then she posed. Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle screamed and cried. Then after one minute, he became joyful again.
 * __What could a happy principal do in a closet? (March, 18th, 2009)__**

Later that day, Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle was laughing and smiling because he got charged for 1,000,000,000,000 dollars. He couldn't pay the rent, so he got kicked out. He saw Barack Obama and said, "Autograph man!" Barack Obama stared at him, and said, "Get him arrested!" Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle ended in jail. At night, when everything was calm, he somehow escaped from jail, and found a closet. He was in a rush, but he couldn't help himself. He went in the closet and started dancing salsa, just then a mouse jumped on his face and started scratching him. He couldn't help himself. He laughed like crazy, until one of the guards found him. The fat guard choked on his donut and then eventually died. Mr. Hawksbillseaturtle laughed even harder and ranaway. He was never to be found again, and by the way, that Avril Lavigne girl was a police. This is a story that is 100% possible. So be careful, pay your rents, and don't get numbers from the internet.

__<span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**Habibi Journal Entries (March 9th- March 13th, 2009)** __

__1. **March 9th:** **pages 222-232 Journal Entry**__ Liyana: I just bought an American women's magizine, when Omer called me and chatted with me. I rode the bus home, and when I entered my house, Rafik was there telling me unbelievable news: Khaled was shot and Poppy was in jail! I visited Nadine and she explained what happened talking with horrible grammar! I visited Poppy in jail, when he explained everything to me, told me to not tell Sitti, and to get out of there. The soldiers dragged me out with rude manners, and after I shouted at them, I went to the hospital to visit Khaled.

__2. **March 10th:** **pages 233-243 Journal Entry**__ Liyana: In the hospital, Khaled lay there with his leg wrapped, just when I found out it was his birthday, and Rafik started to think that birthdays were cursed. We rode the taxi home, and when we arrived, our mother us called from the police headquarters to tell us that Poppy would be released tonight. Then, I asked Abu Janan more about the bomb in the market, he replied that many people died. At dinner with Poppy, I tried to tell him about Omer, but then he started asking a bunch of questions, and making statements. After all that, Omer called me with heart-breaking news: he was leaving on a fieldtrip to Kibbutz in nothern Israel, so the thought of us not going to be able to meet for a long time seemed painful.

__3. **March 11th:** **pages 244-254 Journal Entry**__ Liyana: I suddenly wondered if I was ever going to go back to America, so I asked Poppy, when I realized I didn't miss //anything// there. Peachy Helen sent me a nice, 4 inch tall edition of Kahlil Gibran and Mr. Berberian suggested us to ask an elder about peace talks, which I ended up asking Sitti about it. On Saturday, Omer came over to go to the village, and Poppy was in the bathroom, shaving, I //think//, until he finally came out and said ,"Let's hit the rode." Poppy kept stopping at places, I thought he was stalling, and after talking for a while, I felt like my dad was beginning to be a little more comfortable with Omer. When we arrived at the village, Khaled, Nadine, Rafik, Omer, and I hiked around the village looking at post offices and cemetaries, but of course we had to walk slowly because of Khaled's injured leg.

__4. **March 12th:** **pages 255-264 Journal Entry**__ Liyana: We (Khaled, Nadine, Rafik, and me) asked Omer how and when his father died, which he replied, "When I was five" and also, "He died in a car accident." I kept wondering what my aunts and uncles were thinking about Omer, my father told them he was my american friend. Then, Sitti started communicating with Omer in Arabic. After I kept begging Poppy to tell me what they were talking about, he finally told me that Sitti said Omer reminded her of her old lover, who died during a war, and she also thought he was the angel of her lover. Finally, I got to spend some "alone" time with Omer, and then we had to go back, my dad dropped Nadine and Khaled off, and volunteered to drive Omer home since it was pretty late.

__5. **March 13th:** **pages 265-271 Journal Entry**__ Liyana: I was up, and everyone was sleeping, so I lit a candle, and started writing about people's opinions about growing up and keeping things simple. I wondered about many things that come and go in life. Sitti started to like Omer more and more, and of course it was a good thing. When we arrived at Galilee, we went to a pink restaurant, and after we ordered, Sitti was telling us what to do or try to do in the future by the leaves at the bottom of our cups. Finally, the food came, we started eating, but Poppy said, "It isn't //quite// delicious," pointing to the fish.

These are the new, weird rules I (as a principal) would make: 1. No **dank** experiences allowed 2. **Profuse** compliments everyday 3. No **calligraphy** allowed, for it is considered highly distracting 4. No **inheriting** the family business 5. Clothes have to be **immaculate** at all times, I repeat, ALL TIMES! 6. No dangerous tools allowed 7. Your GPA has to be 3. 67 or higher
 * __My weird, new school-rules (March, 9th, 2009)__**

__**8 Sentence Techniques (March, 9th, 2009)**__ 1. People act differently to anger. 2. People react differently like hair. If you make someone mad, they react, if you don't wash your hair, it reacts, by getting greasy. 3. How many people do you know who have a temper, or don't get mad easily? 4. Even though some people don't get mad easily, some people have a bad temper. 5. What reacts differently to anger? You guessed it right: People. 6. Anger is the kind of thing that people react differently. 7. It's confusing or mentally hard to understand how each person reacts differently. 8. Confusing, angry, depressed; anger is different to everyone.

__**Writing Gym ( March, 6th, 2009)**__

10. We all get angry at times, but different people react in different ways. Some people show their anger openly, and some hide it within themselves. Explain and describe what you do when you get mad.

Even though some people don't get mad easily, some people have a bad temper. It depends, on who they can get mad at. I guess everyone's different. You can scream, cry, hold a grudge, or even just talk to someone about it. You choose whatever makes you feel the best about your situation. So, when I get mad I react in many different ways. I act on my feelings, over react, and act different to opposite genders.

Guess what I do when I'm mad? I act on how I feel. I get quiet, which is unusual about me. I'm usually loud, so when I get quiet, my friends sense that something's wrong. If I'm mad at a friend, I have a feeling to confront them. But I never do because, I'm afraid that they'll get mad. If I'm mad at a teacher, I don't smile in their classes. If I'm mad at my family, I punch my brother sometimes.......If I'm mad at an elder, I glare at him/her, and get stressed. If I'm mad at myself, I take deep breaths very often, and I feel like there's a rock pulling me wherever I go. So, my attituded for anger is different depending on who I'm mad at!

1. Friend: quiet 2. Family: Punch 3. Elder: Glare 4. Myself: Heavy-feeling

Why in the world would I overreact?! I guess people can't control their feelings at times! Many people say I'm quite scary when I'm angry, but that's a different subject.....umm....When I'm frustrated, I feel like there's something inside of me that just wants to break free, many people would agree with that. When I'm upset at my friends, I might shout and be snappy, when I'm mad at my enemy, I might scream and maybe hit....because....well they're my enemies, which are people I dislike. I'm very sensative, so sometimes I might say things I don't mean to my friends and family. Later, though I end up apoligizing like a thousand times. And, of course, they say, "IT'S OKAY!!!" Although, sometimes, I still feel guilty, for overreacting, over time, I become cheerful again.

Because boys and girls are different, I react differently. I show my anger openly to boys, because, they just listen and say, "What in the world is she talking about?" They just stay there, while listening, with no expressions on their face. I hide my anger to girls, because, "some" girls, are sensitive and start talking back, like I'm wrong. My best friends can always tell when one another is mad. That's because they know the usual you, and how you act when you're happy, or when you're angry. So they listen, absorb the information and say, "sorry." That is the key word to an arguement. So, when I'm angry, I show it openly to boys, and hide it from girls.

Overall, I react in many different ways, depending on which person I'm mad at! Some arguements are easy to handle, and some are tough to handle, it all depends on you and how you react. If you really think about your reactions, maybe you can fix yourself to become a better person. So, when I'm mad, I react on how I feel, over react, and act different to boys and girls.

__**Homework- Habibi Pages 178-208 ( March, 4th, 2009)** Questions__ 1. What did the Abbouds not believe in? ( pg. 178) 2. What did the jews in Hebron call themselves? (pg. 179) 3. What simile was used to describe Liyana's mother young as a girl with measles? (pg. 180) 4. What did Poppy do on Rafik/ Liyana's birthday? (pg. 183) 5. What had happened to Sitti? (pg. 184~185)

__Vocab__ 1. __Assortment__-(pg.181)- Classification, collection -This assortment of students is such a numerous amount. 2. __Regal__-(pg.183)- Royal - The regal prince just got engaged. 3. __Swerved-__(pg.185)- To turn aside abruptly in movement or direction -That car suddenly swerved to the right. 4. __Raved__-(pg.194)- To talk wildly -She raved about her near death experience. 5. __Seared__-(pg. 207)- Marked by fire, or intense heat -There was smoke coming from the seared item.

__Summary__ Liyana spends some time with Omer. Israeli Soldiers appear at Sitti's house, looking for her grandson, Mahmud. They break her favorite dish, her bathtub, and do many other rude things. Liyana spends time with Omer, when she recieves her first kiss from him, after recieveing her surprise gift. Liyana, Khaled, Rafik, Nadine, and Poppy visit the Bedouins, and they swim in the rough, dead sea.

__**Recipe- February, 26th, 2009**__


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