Su+Ahn+C





 June 8th, 2009

Greek God presentation



June 3rd, 2009

Chat with Caroline



June 1st, 2009

After reading each chapter, write one paragraph about the plot, characters, setting or theme of the chapter.

Chapter 11 In this chapter of the novel, Cusi followed Misti after turning away against Chuto. Chuto was praying to his own god, but Cusi didn't like the scence. Misti led Cusi into a narrow path that was very confusing and dificult to pass. After Cusi and Misti passed many curvy paths and dangerous traps, they reached a location with a stone. On the stone, there were the golden sandals. The sandals were too small for Cusi to wear, but Cusi heard someone telling him to take the sandals. So, Cusi placed the golden sandals near his heart and thought of it as his. When Cusi came back to where Chuto was, Chuto told Cusi to go on to his own journey with his own llamas. Chapter 12 In chapter twelve, Cusi went to the lower valley in order to meet the Indians and ask to become their family member. But all of them were gone and Cusi was very disappointed. However, his disappointment could not stop him from looking for his family. So, Cusi started on his journey to Cuzco, the holy city. He brought his llamas with him, but he had to be separated with his dog, Suncca, and Chuto, the Old one. They went on a long journey through the llama trails. But it was very perilous and dangerous.

Chapter 13 In this chapter, Cusi reached a gate in a high stone wall. There was an Indian guard who told Cusi that he was expected and led Cusi to another Indian. The Indian Cusi was introduced to was as old as Chuto and looked so similar to the Old One that had raised Cusi. The old Indian explained Cusi about the town Cusi was inside: Ayllu. Ayllu was a town of the Ancient People, of the Incas. The next day, when the sun rose up, Cusi left although he wished to stay longer. Cusi once again started on his perilous journey with all the different dangerous llama trails. At last, he reached the holy city, Cuzco. In chapter thirteen, Misti the black llama was Cusi's only friend.

Chapter 14 In chapter fourteen, Cusi finally figured out that he was in his city, the holy city, Cuzco. In Cuzco, there were Indians and many other people from different places. Cusi was introduced by and Indian to his city, Cuzco. The Indian let Cusi trade his llamas' wool in the market. The crowd of people were gathered at the market. But the shopkeepers' attention were at Cusi's llamas' wool. Cusi traded the wool with sugar canes, which he had never tasted before, and the starfish. At last, Cusi let a stranger keep the llamas safe outside the city until Cusi could trade and look around the city freely. Cusi's only goal was to find his family.

Chapter 15 In chapter fifteen, Cusi found a family with countless number of children. At first, he wanted to become a family of a beautiful woman who was trying to go into the church. But the woman somehow recognized Cusi and told him that he was somewhat like her son. Cusi was surprised and that was the end with conversation with the woman. But Cusi later got a real family who welcomed him. There was papa, mama, and many children in a family. At first, papa included Cusi into his family by mistake, but later on, he found out that Cusi did not actually belong to his family and invited Cusi to become part of his family. Cusi was happy that papa, mama, and children treaeted him well with welcome. However, he had a feeling that he did not belong to this family. So Cusi left papa, mama, and children to find his llamas. He found Misti and went on a trip again.

Chapter 16 In chapter sixteen, Cusi met a strange Indian who gave Sunrise Call to greet Cusi. The Indian said that he was expecting Cusi and that he even saw Cusi going to the holy city, Cuzco. The Indian kept asking if Cusi brought the golden sandals back with him, and Cusi always answered yes. While taking with the strange, old Indian, Cusi kept talking about Cusi and Misti. Finally, he figured out! Cusi found out who his family members were, who he himself truly loved. Cusi's family was always next to him for lengthy time. Cusi himself just didn't know that his heart already knew it. Before Indian said bye to Cusi, the strange Indian told him that the trail to the Hidden Valley, which Cusi had previously taken, was destroyed. Cusi could not believe what he had heard, but he had to accept that many people from Allyu town had died including a woman who called Cusi, "son." After Cusi went through another trail to reach Hidden Valley, the strange Indian got a call that he must be as the ancient ones and die.

Chapter 17 In this last chapter of the novel, Cusi reached the Hidden Valley and met Chuto, the Old One. Chuto seemed happy to find out that Cusi has came back. Cusi showed Chuto all the things he had bought for the old one in the market. Chuto asked Cusi if he saw the Indian who kept the fields. When Cusi answered yes, Chuto seemed happy again. Afterwards, Cusi asked Chuto desperately to become Chuto's family. Chuto asked again and again if Cusi was sure. Of course, Cusi answered that he himself was certainly sure. So as Cusi became Chuto's family, he repeated the vow Chuto had spoke. Then, Chuto told Cusi that his mother was the woman who called him son in Allyu town. Also, Cusi found out that Titu, the son of the old woman at Cuzco who was surprised to look at Cusi, was his own father. But Cusi did not care anymore. He had his own family and his mother was in his own heart. Cusi and Chuto kept on their happy conversation.

MAY 21ST, 2009

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May 17th, 2009 After reading each chapter, write one paragraph about the plot, characters, setting or theme of the chapter.

Chapter 1 In this chapter, it was explained that Cusi and Chuto lived together in the hidden valley. But one day, the minstrel or a traveler came to their hidden valley and Cusi became interested in a man who he has never seen before. The author described that this hidden valley was led by narrow passages from another valley where different tribe lived. Cusi, the young boy grown under Chuto, felt excited to go to the outside world with Chuto after asking the minstrel to take care of the llamas and other animals.

Chapter 2 In this chapter, Chuto brought Cusi to where he would be able to greet the sun rising. Again, in this chapter, the main characters were Cusi and Chuto. When Cusi and Chuto finally arrived at their destination, Chuto started chanting and the sun rose. At last, it was time to start their way back to the hidden valley.

Chapter 3 In thi s chapter, Cusi and the minstrel became close friends. Cusi found out that the minstrel was talented at taking care of llamas as he was amazing at playing his instrument. When the minstrel started singing, llamas started humming with the tune of the minstrel's song. Cusi was amazingly surprised and something was unique about the man, the traveler.

Chapter 4 In this chapter, Cusi became curious about why Chuto always brought llamas on the trips he went and never brought them back again. Cusi wanted to find out why Chuto kept giving away the llamas to other people. Again, the main characters of this chapter were Cusi and Chuto. Cusi loved the way wind blew across the ychu grass and the scene of the nature, which he could look at.

Chapter 5 In this chapter, Cusi and Chuto went on a wonderful and perilous journey. With the llamas, Suncca, and the minstrel left behind at the hidden valley, Cusi and Chuto went to meet Chuto's friend in the lower land. The most perilous moment was when Cusi and Chuto were supposed to cross the swinging bridge that did not look very strong, but it could lead them to death. However, with bravery, Cusi could cross the bridge with Chuto telling him when to cross.

Chapter 6 In chapter six, Chuto and Cusi finally met Chuto's friend who welcomed them with greetings. Chuto's friend's shelter was caled Condor Kuncca because it looked like and eagle's nest on the crest of a rock cliff. I found something interesting about what Chuto has said. He told his friend that death has no returning after the friend asked if the other one did not return. Cusi became curious about what that meant, but he didn't bother Chuto about it. I think later on, Cusi might be able to solve this mystery.  Chapter 7 In chapter seven, after Cusi and Chuto left CCondor Kuncca, Cusi some Spanish men. They were were discouraged as if saying that they have been conquered. Cusi felt sad looking at them, but he was surprised when these men laughed at Cusi and talked about something in Spanish. Afterwards, when Cusi figured out that these men were not Indians, but Spanish, he became interested. Also, by figuring out that Indians' were only people who could take care of llamas, he felt proud of himself as an Indian. Finally, he left the site and continued his journey towards salt pits with Chuto. He desperately wanted to go back to the Hidden Valley.

Chapter 8 In chapter eight, Cusi and Chuto began their work at salt pits. They worked hard and tried their best. Using Chuto's yarn, Cusi and Chuto could trade yarn with some of their needs, too. Also, Chuto experienced something new. He learned what the truck was. Chuto explained to Cusi that a truck was like a human being that had wheels instead of feet, motor instead of heart, and evil-smelling blood called gasoline. Cusi and Chuto thought that the world outside of Hidden Valley was amazing and fascinating. Later on, after experiencing many new things, Cusi and Chuto went back to their home, the Hidden Valley.

Chapter 9 In chapter nine, after the minstrel was gone, Cusi felt very lonley and sad. However, this sadness couldn't stay inside Cusi for long time. He and Chuto had to shear the llamas together. He couldn't think of anything, even the minstrel, when working with the llamas and being Chuto's companion. Cusi asked Chuto about how he knew so many things and where he got the knowledge. Chuto simply answered that he was taught. After they finished shearing, Cusi was told to train Misti, his black llama. Yet, Misti was not as nice or obeying as Cusi has thought. Cusi's feelings were hurt, but soon, a strange Indian appeared at the Hidden Valley. His name was Amauta and he looked as if he was a member of a loyal family. Cusi found out that Amauta showed up to teach him.

Chapter 10 In chapter ten, the author described about how Cusi has felt and what Amauta has taught Cusi in the Hidden Valley. Cusi was taught about his ancestors and Indians' history, but there was one thing he couldn't learn: his own family. He wondered who his parents were and any siblings he had. Sometimes, he even wondered if he ever had a family in his life. When Cusi successfully understood about Amauta's teachings, Amauta left and only Chuto could be Cusi's friend, again. Amauta was a good teacher and a friend, but not a funny companion for Cusi. Then, Chuto asked if Cusi wanted to follow him in going to the lower valley and giving the llamas to be burden-bearers. However, Cusi had to turn away from Chuto when Chuto started praying to his gods and that site seemed unsuitable for young Cusi to watch.

May 12th, 2009 Numerous Poems

Last night I dreamed of dragons, there were dragons everywhere, they were gigantic, they were frantic, they were red, they were glad, they were sad, as they raced about my bed.They were on the sky,they were on the cloud, they were spry, they were loud, there were dragons,dragons, dragons, for as far as I could see... when I woke today, I noticed there were dragon balls all over me.

You would become very famous You would be in World Record You would cry all night for being different You would be so sad and mad But it would not be so bad If you were one inch tall
 * If you were only one inch tall ** You would be an international spy

Once I was a famous pop star Once I was the best athlete Once I was a businessman Now I am just a student Once I was a golfer like Woods Once I was an actor like Lively Once I was a singer like Spears Now I am just a child Once I was the best cook Once I was a failure Once I was a great CEO Now I am an amazing wonderwoman Once I was famous director Once I was popular manager Once I was the wealthiest girl Now I am a girl named Su Ahn

May 8th, 2009 Haiku

Seasons When winter escapes, Spring gallops with its pals, plants Then summer sprints, too.

 May 8th, 2009 Kevin's Haiku

In the Season Spring, We always seek for Flowers. They are such a Pleasure

Score: 4/5 Evidence: 1. The words are easy to understand. 2.There are some striking words that catch readers' attention. 3. Language and phrasing are natural. 4. Lively verbs add energy to haiku. 5. The poem's words make the poem are not very unique. 6. The poem is not very precise and accurate.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> May 8th, 2009 J's Haiku (Word Choice Rubric)

<span style="display: block; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left;">Leaves are coming back From the cold journey they faced Warm it's spring now

Score: 4/5 Evidence: 1. The words are easy to understand. 2.There are not many striking words that catch readers' attention. 3. Language and phrasing are natural. 4. Lively verbs add energy to haiku. 5. The poem's words make the poem easier to understand since the words are not very complex. 6. The poem is not very precise and accurate.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> May 7th, 2009 2 Haiku

Leaves As the breeze blow by, Trees start sneezing and coughing And the leaves fall down

Spring The warmth fills the room When the season, spring, comes by And laughter inside

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">May 4th, 2009 Blues Song Wake Up!

Wake up, sissy! Wake up, sissy! It's eight and u have to hurry!

Wake up, granny! Wake up, granny! It's twelve and your hair is greasy!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> May 4th, 2009 Middle Matters Poem

Stars

Stars in the dark sky tend to shimmer.

As if they were fireflies those tend to glimmer.

Everynight, stars try to beam and dimple.

Front of people those try to gleam and twinkle.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 28th, 2009 Who is Langston Hughes?

Langston Hughes was an American poet and a writer who wrote poems, scripts (plays), novels, and short stories. He lived during the beginning of 1900s. Born in Missouri, Langston Hughes had to experience the divorce of his parents. While his mother was looking for a new employment and his father left him and his mother behind, Langston's grandmother took care of Langston. Langston Hughes went to live with his family friends after his grandmother died. By having a great talent of writing, Langston was a great writer from when he was a child. Langston Hughes was very creative and also imaginative.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">April 24th, 2009 Earth Day Poem

In 1970, by Gaylor Nelson, people started to create a nelsen.

This nelsen was about our planet called Earth that gave all the human beings the birth.

But by some people betraying their mother, our mother is dying affected by other.

To save our human society, everyone should follow their propriety.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 24th, 2009 Synonym Poem

Smile

Beam, grin, simper, dimple My sister makes my face twinkle.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 23rd, 2009

Earth Day

Every year, on April 22nd, Earth's environment is tried to be kept safe by people who live in planet, Earth. Earth Day's flag shows how important the environment and organisms are. The flag consists of thirteen green and white stripes and a yellow theta, or a symbol. This theta is a combination of letters "E" and "O." "E" stands for the environment and "O" stands for organisms. Earth Day was found by U.S. senator and was designed for appreciation of the Earth's environment. In some places, Earth Day is extended to one whole week. This whole week usually starts from April 16th and ends at April 22nd, the Earth Day. It is very significant to keep Earth clean and safe for human beings and next generations of people to live in.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 23rd, 2009

Students' Top Ten excuses of not doing their homework

My mom ripped my homework and threw it in the trash can.

My dog chewed on homework and it was too wet.

I got cold yesterday and was forced to go to hospital.

I was forced to visit my grandmother in countryside of America.

You (teacher) didn't tell me that today was the due date.

My mom told me to sleep instead of doing my homework.

My friend called me for six hours and asked me sixty questions.

I had to study for ten tests for science, math, and english.

I lost my textbook and my mom forgot to buy it.

I left my homework at home, but my mom said she'll bring it.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 23rd, 2009

Friend Portrait

Her voice is like a baby's voice. She speaks like a young child.

Her eyes are like squash balls, they are round and pretty.

Her cheeks are cherries. They are red and round.

Her hand is cotton. It is small and soft.

Her heart holds refreshing feeling that is yellow as a bright sun.

She lives in a crowd of friends and eats love from her friends.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">April 23rd, 2009

Self Portrait

My foot is like a giant, it is big and wide.

My hands are like turtle shells, they are rough and hard.

My eyes are small, they are as tiny as ants.

My forehead is red, and it is full of pimples.

My heart holds anger that is red as pimples.

I live in Wonderland.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">April 11th, 2009 Saving Shiloh Summary

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor has written many books including the series of "Shiloh." She started her writing career as she made up stories herself after her parents have read her bed-time stories and plots. She started writing Shiloh series after coming across an abused dog in Shiloh, West Verginia.

In this story, Dara Lynn, Marty's sister, almost drowned by accidentally falling into the creek. Shiloh, Marty's dog, tried to help Dara Lynn and jumped into the water, but he realized that he was in a great danger, too. At last, Judd Travers, Shiloh's old owner, saved Shiloh from drowning.

The rural area with a creek was the setting of this story, "Saving Shiloh." This setting made the readers to think of the creek more dangerous because some people think that creeks of rural areas are very perilous. This setting gave readers the additions to the story.

Shiloh, Marty, Judd, and Dara Lynn were the main characters of the story. Shiloh could be described as helpful pal, Marty as a nice brother, Judd as a friendly man, and Dara Lynn as a trouble-maker. All of them were very likable except Dara Lynn who acted immature like a young baby.

My favorite part was where Judd saved Shiloh. I was relaxed and felt better when I found out that Shiloh was safe. It was the part where I got the best feeling from the whole story.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 7th, 2009 The Summer of the Swans Summary

Betsy Byars, the author of award-winning novels, has been always inspired by her and other children. Her books' summaries were usually told by young children who mostly had great imagination. Her books were not only helped or inspired by the children, but also read by those children who loved Besty Byars' imaginative, wonderful, and amazing stories.

There were about three major events for this story, "The Summer of the Swans." At first, Charlie was only trying to find the swans he had seen previously. However, he soon got lost in the wide expanse of forest, and Sara searched around for her brother until she found him wandering around in the forest.

This story took place in the forest with a green valley. But the time setting was present-days where majority of the countries were full of tall skyscrapers and buildings. This setting adds to the story the detail that it would have been more difficult for Sara to look for her brother, Charlie.

Sara, Charlie, and Joe were the main characters of this story. All of them were realistic and likable because of the author's way of describing the characters. Sara was very mother-like, Charlie was persistent, and Joe was a helpful character.

My favorite part of this story was where Sara found Charlie and hugged him. It was so impressive because I thought about how I would act if I was Sara. I could feel how she would have felt and imagine the scene.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 5th, 2009 Darnell Rock Reporting Summary

The author of the novel "Darnell Rock Reporting," Walter Dean Myers, wrote fiction on a regular basis from the time he was ten or eleven years old. He started to write novels for teenagers after realizing what his dream was by winning the writing contest. Walter Dean Myers wanted to express his feelings about his childhood using the character named Darnell.

This story was mainly about a city council meeting where two students, Darnell Rock and Linda Gold, had offerings on whether to build a parking lot or a garden next to their school. Linda gave very persuasive and argumentative speech to the people, but Darnell, who was very nervous, could not do as well as Linda. Although, his goal couldn't be accomplished, he finally found his dream.

The setting of the story was an usual city which people could easily find these days. This told the readers that there would have not been enough space for garden that could be used by homeless people. Also, it specifically made the readers think that many homeless people would have needed shelters and gardens for survival.

The main characters of the story were Darnell Rock, Linda Gold, Tamika (Darnell's supportive friend), and Sweeby Jones who seemed as if they were real because the author described them very specifically. But except for Darnell, Tamika, and Sweeby, other characters were not likable because they opposed against Mr. Rock. All of them were described in how they acted, felt, and thought, so it made the readers to understand them better.

My favorite part of the story was where Darnell was authorized as a good writer because it showed his hopeful future. When Darnell was authorized as a good writer by the reporter, Darnell must have found his dream by a question asked. I found out that winning or victory is not something that leads you to become better, but practices and determination help you to be the best.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> April 3rd, 2009 Word Choice/Voice Evaluation for Writing Gym Station 2 (J Park)

Word Choice: 4 Reason: The words were not too difficult to understand and reader could figure out the writer's meaning on a general level. Words were written in natural ways, but some of them were just telling instead of showing. Words are specific and accurate, but precision is not very obvious. Example: - He could be anyone. Jon, Jin, Kevin, and even Steve, playing a prank on me. - I wiped away my sleepiness by rubbing my eyes and then I opened the door.

Voice: 4 Reason: There were not many expressions or feelings shown on the essay, but it was attracting readers' minds. Also, the writer is speaking directly to the reader in a way that is individual. The writer connects with the reader a little, and the purpose of the writing was kind of accurate. The reader can think about the author's point of view. Example: - I first wake up and I took a shower and got ready to go to school. I noticed that my mom was not in the kitchen. So I thought she just went to the mart.

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<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">March 30th, 2009 (Writing Gym station #2)

4. One day a spaceship lands on the playground of your school. ..

On my 10th birthday, I woke up surprisingly as my granny was shouting to her dog, Snowy. It surely felt bad because my special day was disturbed from the first moment I woke up. But I did not say anything to her, because she was my granny. With anger shown on my face, I walked across the street and ran towards the playground. It was my school's property and it was Sunday, but I did not care. I was riding slide and seesaw. When I found out that it was already noon, I was afraid that I would get punished. So I started to run as fast as I could towards the apartment. But something blocked my way.

It was green, funny-looking boy staring directly at me. It did look like a human-being, but its head was bigger than its other body parts. I never saw a person who looked like that. I was surprised and thought it was some kind of a dream. But I found out that it was real. So what I did was to faint!!!

When I woke up from a long sleep, I was inside a cage. I shouted out loud, but my voice did not sound like it usually did. It was making sounds of a pig. I was so surprised and tried to wipe my tears. My hands were not looking the way they did before! They were furry and big. I cried out loud and somebody came up to where the cage was placed. It was that boy from the playground and he told me how this has all happened. He was an alien from outer space and he came here to marry me. But if he wanted to marry me, I had look somewhat like him. I thought that he was crazy or mentally ill, so I told him about what I have thought of him. He was amazingly shocked and told me that I was very rude. He was the prince of a country called Karakorum of Mars. I told him that if he would let me free, I would introduce my friends to him. So he changed me back into my normal form. Then, I called Caroline and Lisa and both of them agreed to meet me at the playground of the school.

Finally, three of us met together and I introduced my friends to the boy. The boy was keep staring at them as if they were the most beautiful girls he had ever seen. He asked both of them to marry him as he did to me, but both of them refused. They were too shocked to say anything but to refuse to marry him. The boy then realized that he was not suitable for living in planet, Earth. So he thanked us for giving good lessons and left riding his spaceship. Now I found out that he was not just a boy, but he looked just like my doll!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">March 19th, 2009 (How can I create Voice in Writing?)

Chocolates: Crisp, soft, and sometime even bitter! Try imagining a yummy chocolate inside your mouth that is covered with soft, brown powder. Since it is very sweet and tasty, you might think that it is bad for your health or even perilous to eat. But it is not! It is actually one of the requirements for people to eat since it contains cacao. Who would refuse to eat a sweet snack that is good for your health? If you just think of how you would feel eating chocolates, you will wish to eat chocolate, right at this moment. Milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, and even crisp chocolate, who can try to abandon the chance of eating these tasty snacks? If I were you, I would never do that!

Pineapples: Pineapple is the best fruit to wake you up from a deep sleepiness. It would make your eyes wide open! Some are sweet and some are very sour, but most of them are really tasty. After you bite it once, your mouth will be full of saliva and you will be desiring to eat another one. It is the best fruit that can be only created by the passion of the farmer.

Donuts: Covered with chocolate, strawberry cream, and sour cream, donuts are some of the best food you can eat as your snacks. Donuts that are made just right now are softest donuts ever made. Try imagining yourself eating them. Your brain would not be able to think of anything else, but only the donuts will soft powder!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> March 16th Writing Gym--Word Choice: What could a smiling grandfather do in a post office?

A smiling grandfather was sending a letter to his grandson in a post office. He was one of the loneliest men who have been separated from his grandson. His wife had died long time ago, and he was the only one left in his mother's country. All of his relatives in Germany were dead and no one tried to help him anymore. His grandson was only six years old and was the only friend or a pal of this man. This letter he was sending to his grandson had a picture on its cover. This picture was the photo he and his grandson had taken before they were separated. The grandfather wanted the young boy to not forget about the old man. Whenever the grandfather thought of old days he spent with his grandson, he could smile with a huge grin on his face.

It was the happiest day in his life when the grandfather received a reply from the grandson. The young boy has entered an elementary school and sent about fifty pictures of his family. The old man could not have been this exciting in his life. His only pal had sent him the best present and a letter written with tenderness. The grandfather's face showed an extreme display of happiness with a big smile in his eyes. He never felt this type of feeling, but he figured out that this was something only his grandson could give to him.

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March 13th, 2009

5. Habibi pg.265~271 journal entry (In Liyana's point of view)

Dear Diary, It is great to have someone who cares about a person who I like. Everything feels better with Omer near, but it is even better with Sitti. She know how I feel and tries to take care of Omer since other people in her family does not like him very much. We went to restaurant today and we had great time together. Usually, if Rafik behaves rudely, I get angry and screams at him. But with Omer, I feel very happy for all the time. I wish I can spend my life with him. From Liyana

4. Habibi pg.255~264 journal entry (In Sitti's point of view)

Dear Diary, What a great day! My friend has come back, and he thanked me for remembering him. I never knew that I will be able to meet him in my life again, but since I believed in Muhammad, I met him! Soldiers had damaged my house and Khaled has been hurt, but I am still excited by Omer, the angel. He brought my friend's soul in his body because as Muhammad heard my wish, he sent the angel to the earth. I can still remember the days when he and I were playing in the caves and the great plain in the hills. I am sure Liyana will be happy if she keep meeting with him until she finds out what happiness is. Although he might be Hebrew, I really don't care, anymore. He is the angel who will bring peace and happiness with my friend's soul. If Liyana and Rafik can find out what true love and happiness is, I will not resist to die because that is the reason why I was born. From Sitti

March 11th, 2009

3. Habibi pg.244~254 journal entry (In Omer's point of view)

Dear Diary, Today was one of the best days in my life. I have never been to the West bank and I never saw that beautiful scene of that region. Until yesterday, I was in kind of melancholy mood because I thought Liyana was trying to hide away from me, but I am feeling great! Although I have imagined of Liyana's parents as those harsh and strict American parents, I think I was completely wrong. They were both nice and even her grandmother greeted me with making sounds of flying tongue. In the car, whenever it had to curve on its way, Liyana fell to either my side or Khaled's side. I loved it when Liyana fell to my side shyly and made that pretty smile. I think I should thank Liyana for inviting me, when I meet her next time. From Omer

March 10th, 2009

2. Habibi pg. 232~243 journal entry (In Poppy's point of view)

Dear Diary, Yippee, I am free! I am not sure how, but I am free from now on. The most surprising fact was that Sitti was outside the prison waiting for me and I don't even know how she knew about me being imprisoned. Although I got out of the jail, I am feeling sorry for the other prisoners. They are mostly innocent and do not have any reasons for being arrested, but the Israelis are not letting them go. I am writing letters and thinking about them all the time in home. There is also another thing that is distracting me. Liyana, my habibti, is trying to date with Omer. Surely, she says that it is not true, but I just know it since I have special sense of father. I don't want her to be close friends or a girlfriend of that boy since he is Jewish. How can I let that Jewish boy be my precious habibti's boyfriend? I know I have to be fair, but this is not right! From Poppy

March 9th, 2009

1. Habibi pg. 222~232 journal entry (In Liyana's point of view)

Dear Diary, This is not right! Poppy did nothing wrong, and the people who should be in prison are those nasty soldiers who are treating innocent people including my dad as animals. They do not have to act that way, but why can't they change themselves? I am never going to feel sorry nor thank those cruel soldiers for doing something good to me afterward in my life. How can they be innocent if they tried to kill Khaled and shot at him without him doing anything wrong? Also, is it a bad thing for the doctor, my dad, to help an innocent Palestinian? This world is so unfair, why isn't the god punishing those mean Israelis instead of us? I hate living in this world and I am sure Poppy and Khaled would be exclaimed to be innocent, someday. At least, I wish they could be told as blameless men.. From Liyana

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">March 3rd, 2009

Writing Gym 1. Write about what you think the world will be like in 100 years.

The human-beings have been changing the world for billions of years. The technology and population have been getting better and increasing since when first human-being appeared in the planet, Earth. The world has been changing and it will continue this process until Earth disappears from the universe. In 100 years, Earth may or may not differ from right now, but it is certain that the technology and human population will grow. Earth will have great advance in technology, increase in human population, and changes in lives of children in hundred years.

Human-beings would be able to relax, play, and rest for their lives by using robots. Since human-beings would be very smart, they will create robots who would clean, cook, and work for them. This will be the result of the advance in technology created by human-beings. But even this great improvement could lead to the death of human society since robots might become very intelligent that they might try to take over Earth. As in the movie "Wall-E," the people might let robots do everything and even take control of themselves. Invention of numerous robots might lead to improvements of technology, but it might also lead to death of many people.

The human population has been increasing since the periods of time during when first human-beings had appeared on the planet, Earth. During the period of Australopithecus, the first human-beings, there were few people on Earth. But as the farming skills improved and new inventions were created, human population increased. One of the major causes of increase in human population was the growth of grains. The women found out that if you picked out large seeds and planted them, they will produce large amount of grains and meals. The farming society began and the hunting society disappeared which led the women to get more children by being healthier and not worrying about food supplies. So according to this fact, I believe that the human population will increase if the women get more excited and interested about getting children who will create new generations. Increase in human population might lead to a trouble by having not enough lands or supplies, but human-beings might become extinct without increase in number of new-born children.

One of the most important things about the future would be the lives of children in hundred years. I think the students would not have to walk to their schools. But they would just have video lessons with their teachers. They would talk with their teachers using the screens and not have any hard problems that usually happen inside the schools. This will help the children to save their time and rest for longer periods of time, but they will not be able to understand what 'friends" are for. Increase in comfort will cause the lack of friendship and love.

The world will be changed by technology, human population, and lives of children in hundred years. By thinking about what the future would be like, you will be able to find out whether improvements of these subjects would cause any problems or troubles. With robots, increase in human population, and changes affecting children, there might be many different good effects. But they will also cause numerous problems. The people would have better skills of doing particular activities, there will be more people on Earth, and children will become more comfortable.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> February 28th, 2009

Habibi 3 Qs, 3 Vocab., summary, prediction Habibi pg. 189-199

Questions: 1. What did Omer give Liyana as her birthday present? 2. Why did Liyana write about ark Twain for her author's report instead of other people like Shakespeare and Dante? 3. How did Liyana describe her kiss with Omer?

Vocabularies: 1. brocade: a rich fabric, usually silk, woven with a raised pattern pg. 192 sentence: My dress made out of a rich brocade was beautifully sewn with silk. 2. burgundy: a deep red color like that of wine pg. 192 sentence: The supermodel of America wore a burgundy short decorated with purple jeweleries. 3. hideous: extremely unpleasant pg.193 sentence: This hideous relationship between Ms. McGuire and I is making me feel very unpleasant, these days.

Summary: On her birthday, Liyana got letters and presents from her family members including her dad and mom, but the best present she received was the gift given by Omer, a green lamp. Liyana thanked Omer when he came to the library to meet Liyana and Rafik for his present. While Omer was talking to her, he abruptly kissed or touched Liyana's lip which made Liyana's heart throb.

Prediction: I think that Poppy, Liyana's dad, will find out that Omer and Liyana are in love. He will try to stop Liyana from meeting Omer since he is a Jewish while Poppy is from Islamic family. But at last, I think Sitti will persuade Poppy to let Liyana meet Omer by telling him about how much they love each other. So basically, I think after Omer and Liyana are forced to break up, they will going to start loving each other again.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> February 26th, 2009

Habibi 3 Qs, 3 Vocab., summary Habibi pg. 173-183

Questions: 1. What did Liyana's mother think about her family's religion? 2. Liyana's mother believed in Karma, one of the teachings of Hinduism. What is Karma? 3. Why did not Poppy Abboud like fancy church buildings?

Vocabularies: 1. eightfold: eight times as great or as numerous pg. 176 sentence: We need eightfold amount of cakes to feed everyone because each cake can feed only 2 people, and there are 16 people total. 2. cloak: sleeveless dress pg. 178 sentence: Women usually wear cloaks during the summer because although they want to show elegance, the weather is too hot to wear long sleeve-dresses. 3. fudementalism: a form of Protestant Christianity that upholds belief in the strict and literal interpretation of the Bible sentence: Annie believed in fundementalism and beliefs of the Bible which made her a protestant Christian.

Summary: Liyana discussed about many different religions including Hinduism and Christianity with Omer, Poppy, and her mother. She was taught that her family believed in spiritual religion instead of a traditional one. She also found out that although Omer was Jewish and spoke Hebrew, he was never forced to believe in a particular religion such as Islam which his family believed in.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> February 26th, 2009

Writing Gym 1. Write about what you think the world will be like in 100 years.

A. After 100 years, I think there will be robots that will work for human-beings and let people to rest for all their lives. I think everyone will have his/her own robot that let people to play, rest, and chat with other people, every time. As in movie Wall-E, people will going to be lazier and fatter, that they do not have basic knowledge about how they should behave. Human-beings might extinct and robots might control the planet, Earth. If technology gets better, no one will try to work nor study to earn money. Since human-beings will not have basic knowledge of how to control the robots (which they made themselves), robots will defeat people and they will going to take over this planet.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> February 25th, 2009

Recipe Assignment SuAhn-[| Recipe for Sadness.rtf]

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> February 13th, 2009

Israel-Palestinian assignment SuAhn:[| Israel-Palestine.ppt]