Blog #11 - Fourth Quarter
It is almost the end; you have one more blog to go. I have greatly enjoyed reading about your adventures, what super powers your characters would like to have, what songs your characters would listen to and where they would go on vacation. Remember to check your spelling, grammar, and capitalization to get full points.
Dear Evan,
ReplyDeleteToday I will be talking about what movies my characters would like in Narnia the silver chair and why they might like it. Jill pole is our first character and I think she would like the book The Bully because in the story she was bullied by kids in school and when she reads it she can look back on herself when she was a child. The next character is Eustace Scrubb and he might like the book Beowulf because Scrubb can stand up for himself just like Beowulf. Scrubb might like this book because he can encourage kids to stand up for themselves and never be afraid of anything. The next character is Edith Jackel or the owl and the book he would love to read is George Washington because he was a very smart leader and was a wise man. Edith Jackel would love this book because it can inspire him to become a leader. Also when Edith has kids he can always tell them to always focus on school first before anything else. Our next character is The Dwarf and the Dwarf was a very smelly, sneacky, and very bad man because he stole everything he saw. The book the Dwarf would like is again Beowulf because Grendal in the book is a replica of the Dwarf and the Dwarf would love Grendal as a friend or partner. Well that is my blog ten and I hope you enjoyed the show.
#8 Ethan Powell
ReplyDeleteThe Boy Who Spoke Dog
Clay Morgan
Pages 166
Prompt #13
Blog 11
For our main character, Jack, I have chosen five books for him which I think he will either enjoy,
apply to his situation, or learn something from. The first book I have chosen is Treasure Island, I
picked this book because he mentions it a lot throughout the book. Though I have never read
the book myself I know Jack will enjoy it. This book would bring back memories for him from
when he was in the orphanage. The second book I picked for Jack to read is The Bible. The
Bible will teach him life lessons and could even help him to survive on the island. A few verses I
recommend for him are Hosea 7:13 for the wild dogs he must fight, Philippians 4:11 to have
him realize that he might be content on the island, and lastly Psalm 23 which shows that God
will guide us. The third book for Jack I chose is a dog anatomy book. I picked this so that he
could learn more about the sheep dogs that are on the island with him, he could help them if
they get sick or injured. The book might also help him learn about the wild dogs on the island,
he can learn how to defend himself from the dogs. The last book that I have chosen for Jack to
read is The Boy Who Spoke Dog. I picked a book about his own experience on the island. I
picked this for him to read after the events on the island and when he is back home I think that it
would be interesting to see his reaction to an adaptation of his own island experience. I think
that these books will bring entertainment, and give him some insight on the dogs of the island.
#3 Ethan Crenshaw
ReplyDeleteCrenshaw
Katherine Applegate
Pages 245
Blog 11 Quarter 4
Prompt 12
Jackson is a boy that has an imaginary friend Crenshaw. Crenshaw later turns into a real cat and it’s a fat cat. I would want Jackson to meet Jesus because He could help Jackson be a better person and he can help people all over the world. I also want him to meet Da Vinci because he can help him be an inventor and an artist. The last person I want him to meet is Babe Ruth. I want him to meet Babe Ruth because so he can be good at athletics and make a lot of money. We can also help his parents by getting them a new house. I want Crenshaw to meet me because we have the same last name and I love fat fluffy cats. Crenshaw should meet Garfield because Crenshaw could be the cat that is lazy and loves to eat food. He should also meet cool cat because this cat loves children. Crenshaw would love funny people and people that are lazy. He also should meet cat in the hat because he could learn how to read and do lots of amazing tricks. The cat in the hat could be great friends to each other because they are both cats. The last person he should meet is Puss in Boots because he can help Crenshaw how to fight people and other cats. He can also teach him how to dance to music.
#4 Chris Grothues
ReplyDelete5-16-17
Travel Team
Mike Lupica
Log 11
Blog 11
The character in the book Danny would like to go to the Bahamas because it is very fun in the Bahamas. I have never been to the Bahamas but I heard it is very fun. I think he would like to go there because there is lots of fun stuff to do there. He would be there for a week. The first day he would go first is go to a big breakfast. After the breakfast he would go do fun things like go on the water slide at his resort. After he was sliding at the resort for a couple hours he would go eat a big lunch, he would get a big steak, and some mashed potatoes. Steak is my favorite thing to eat with mashed potatoes. Danny is a kid in the book travel team that loves to eat and play basketball. They have a basketball court inside the resort he would be staying at, and he can get better during that time. They also have a ping pong table, pool table all I the resort. For dinner they were serving the same thing at lunch and it would be great. Danny would have a blast doing this all day. He would be kind of doing the same thing all week. You never no NBA players are sometimes there and he could meet them. That is probably there favorite vacation spot to go. So Danny would love it when he would go to the Bahamas. I bet you he would see NBA players.
Masha Mukutmoni #8
ReplyDeleteSea of Monsters
Rick Riordan
Blog #11 Quarter 4
Prompt 4
In the book Sea of Monsters, written by Rick Riordan, one of the themes of the book is bravery. Bravery was a very influential theme during the whole story. For example, in order to restore Thalia’s tree from the poison, Percy and his friends from Half-Blood Camp need to find the Golden Fleece. This may sound easy, but it is very difficult, similar to all the other quests given to members of the camp. Percy and his group need to travel across the Sea of Monsters, and to battle against the Cyclops Polyphemus. The area is known to attract satyrs and lure them to their death. Grover is forced to pretend to act as a bride to Polyphemus. Bravery is very important in the story, because if Percy wasn’t brave enough, he would have never been able to complete the quest. In real life, we use bravery almost everyday- It can be either having a stage performance, or speaking in front of the class. A quote that resembles Percy’s bravery was “I write my own destiny!” (Quote from the movie). This was a quote that jumped out at me because it was when Kronos was telling Percy that his destiny was written a long time ago, but Percy denied his words, and said that he writes his own destiny. This meant that Percy wasn’t going to let others decide what his life would be like, but he would be the one in charge of his life.
Leo Sellarole #10
ReplyDeleteThe Knott Story
Terry Tebbs
Pages 1,314
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #7
The Knott Story Final Examination
True or False: Walter Knott’s Father died when he was about six or seven. - True
True or False: Walter owned a berry stand in northern California. – False
True or False: Walter Knott married his college sweetheart. – False
True or False: Walter Knott had three children. – False
True or False: Walter Knott once worked in the Calico Mines. – True
True or False: Cordelia made a profit from making and selling candy. – True
True or False: Knott’s Berry Farm was always a theme park. – False
True or False: Walter Knott found real antiques from the gold rush to adorn Ghost Town. – True
True or False: Walter Knott had been growing produce ever since he was a young boy. – True
True or False: Walter Knott never contributed to the development of the Boysenberry. - False
A mix between a Blackberry, Red Raspberry, and a ___________ made up the famous Boysenberry. – A.
A. Logan Berry
B. Blue Berry
C. Cranberry
_________ started a little gift shop on a card table in the corner of her parents’ Chicken Dinner Restaurant. – C.
A. Marion
B. Toni
C. Virginia
What ride was added first to Knott’s Berry Farm? – C.
A. The Calico Log Ride
B. Ghost Rider
C. Calico Mine Ride
Ghost town was constructed during the _______. – B.
A. 1930s
B. 1940s
C. 1950s
How many expansions did Cordelia’s tea room go through? – A.
A. Three
B. Four
C. Seven
_______ developed the other themed areas of the park. – A.
A. Marion
B. Russell
C. Toni
Walter Knott died at age ____. – C.
A. 79
B. 80
C. 91
Knott’s had ___ themed areas. – C.
A. 2
B. 5
C. 3
___________ was the first to ride the log ride. – B.
A. Walter and Russell
B. John Wayne and his son
C. Visitors
Marion and Toni owned a _______ shop. – A.
A. Clothes
B. Gift
C. Grocery
Who was the boysenberry named after?
-Rudolph Boysen.
Where is Knott’s located?
-Buena Park, CA.
Why did Walter build Ghost Town?
-Ghost Town was built to occupy the customers for Cordelia’s restaurant.
What historical building did Walter pay homage to by building a replica in his park?
-Walter built a replica of Independence Hall.
What was the most important value to the Knotts?
-The Knotts valued family and made sure their park reflected that.
What do Walter and his family represent? Walter and his family represent the true American dream. They represent the true pioneering spirit and hard work all of us should put in to make our dream become a success. The family worked together and together they each fashioned a part of the park that ultimately mad Knott’s Berry Farm what it is today.
Avery Avichouser
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W. Bruce Cameron
Page 75
Prompt 9/Blog 11
I think that Bailey should watch the movie Marley and Me. This movie would be a good one because it is about a dog that has a family just like Bailey. The dog in the movie goes through a lot just like Bailey. Bailey and the dog are very similar too. In the movie the dog had a nice kid as his owner just like Bailey does. This movie would be a good one for him because it shows Bailey that all dogs go through bad times like him. This movie would also be good for Ethan, Bailey’s owner because it shows a family taking care of their dog just like him. Another movie that I think Bailey would like is the movie Old Yeller. This would be a good book for him because it is about two boys who have a farm and they find the Old Yeller. The Old Yeller was a dog. The movie is similar to Bailey’s story because they are both about the love of a dog and their owners. The last book I think Bailey should see is A Dogs Purpose. This movie is about Bailey’s story but is a little different. A Dogs Purpose talks about reincarnation. Bailey the dog dies but comes back as a different dog for a family. Then the dog dies again and comes back again as a different dog. This happens many times more in the movie. Ethan and Bailey should watch this movie together because it is a good family movie. Bailey and Ethan could connect by watching all of these movies together.
Aiden Avichouser
ReplyDeleteJim & Me
Dan Gutman
Page 155
Blog 11/Prompt 12
Joe Stoshack is a child who has the ability to travel through the Ike while holding a baseball card. Joe has met many people that are very famous. He has also been to many cool baseball fields. When he went to see Willie Mays he was at the Polo Grounds, which is a legendary baseball field. I think that somebody Joe would think of as a hero is Mike Trout. Mike Trout plays professional baseball in present day. Mike Trout is one of the greatest baseball players in the whole world. He could tell Joe how he got to where he is now. He could tell Joe what teams he played for before he was where he is now and how he was coached. He could also tell what high school and college he went too. Mike Trout would be a huge inspiration to Joe and could also give Joe more confidence. That is why Joe would look at Mike Trout as a hero. Another person Joe would think of as a hero is Derek Jeter. Unlike Mike Trout, Derek Jeter is retired and has a bunch of knowledge and experience about the game of baseball. Derek Jeter could also share with Joe his story and how he got to be a professional baseball player and build up confidence in Joe. Derek Jeter could also share some of his past experiences with Joe. He went for a ball and dove into the crowd to catch it. He also has run from shortstop to be a cut off and flip the ball to the catcher and get the runner out that was coming home. Jeter has had so many experiences in his career that he could share with Joe that could help make Joe a better baseball player. Derek Jeter would also be a huge inspiration to Joe. Both of these men have accomplished so many things in there baseball career. I think that Joe would think of both of these men as heroes.
#6 Italia Holiday
ReplyDeleteA Long Walk To Water
Linda Sue Park
Page 128
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #9
I think Salva would enjoy many movies because he has never seen any. The first two movies I would recommend for Salva would be the first and second Guardians of the Galaxy. Both of these movies have fighting scenes and very funny actors. He would most likely enjoy this because it is a very good movie. The next movie I would recommend for Salva would be The Good Lie. The Good Lie would be great for Salva because he can relate. In the movie these five children loose their parents in a war. The children also loose their older brother, so now there is four children. These children are from Sudan which is where Salva is from. On their way to a refuge camp and people from the war came started shooting the children. They had to cross a river and almost died. Salva had to cross a river with alligators and almost died as well. The four children grow up at a refuge camp, like Salva, and go on a plane to America, just like Salva. The three boys get separated from their sister, but they reunite. Later in the movie the oldest finds his lost brother in the refuge camp and they switch places. Salva finds his dad at a refuge camp when he goes back to Sudan and they finally meet. Salva can relate very much and they almost have the same story as each other
Lauren Quintana #7
ReplyDeleteOz The Great and Powerful
Scott Peterson
Page #135
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #9
I think the characters in my book would like these movies and how they would relate to the film of my choosing. I think Oz would like the movie Pinocchio because it teaches The viewer how to be good. Oz later realized that goodness was more superior to greatness. In Pinocchio it teaches that you must be good, a trait Oz realized he needed. Glinda would like the movie Beowulf because the hero, Beowulf, defeats Grendel with is inner good and words not by weapon. Like Glinda who did use weapon, but believed in the goodness within you. Theodora would love the movie Maleficent. The main character, Maleficent, was betrayed by the one she loved, like Theodora, became very evil, and swore revenge on the man she once cherished. She then became the terribly evil queen Maleficent! This relates to Theodora because, even though that she was betrayed by her sister, Evanora, she swore revenge on the one she once cared for. Then she became the awful wicked witch of the west. Although at the end Maleficent becomes good Theodora would relate to this intriguing movie. She would relate to the movie Sleeping Beauty. It is like Maleficent, but has minor and major changes and is in a different perspective than Maleficent. The Wicked Witch of the West and Maleficent each have the same death which is even more relatable for Theodora. These are all movies I would recommend to my characters.
#5 Sienna Inman
ReplyDeleteCarve the Mark
Veronica Roth
Page. 282
Blog 11
Quarter 4
Prompt 13
The character I'm choosing to recommend books to is, Cyra. Cyra is a young women who's trained in combat and has a special current gift that makes her different from other Shotet men and women. The first book I would recommend to Cyra is, The Hunger Games. I would recommend this book because it shows how a young woman, like Cyra, can be strong and courageous like Katniss Everdeen was when she volunteered as tribute for her sister, and fought strongly for her life. The second book I would recommend to Cyra is, Divergent. I would recommend this book because it also shows how a young women can be strong and be the hero to the people she's loves and begins to love. Even if it means that she has to lose a couple relationships with others that she cares about along the way. The third book I would recommend to Cyra is, The Giver. I would recommend this book to Cyra because it's a story about a boy who at a certain age begins to change into someone more important and intimidating. Cyra, at a young age began to change as well into someone completely different. She was given her current gift. This current gift happens to be dangerous and important. The book shows a boy being looked at differently, like Cyra, for his new importance. I think she would love to feel like she not the only one that's being looked at oddly. The fourth book I would recommend to Cyra is, The Girl Who Could Fly. I would recommend this book because it tells a story about a girl who was always underestimated by her family and her very limited amount of friends. This girl eventually realizes that she's not like everyone else, being that she can fly. Like this girl, Cyra feels different and underestimated, but no one truly knows everything she's capable of other than seeing the current flow through her body. The fifth book I would recommend to Cyra is, The 100. In the story, Clarke has always been haunted by the thought that she killed her parents. She had told a friend about secret experiments her parents were performing on sick children. The friend just so happened to be the Chancellors son, and he decided to go against Clarke and tell his Father of the crime Clarke's parents were performing. This led Clarke to believing that she was the cause for her parents death. Just like Clarke, Cyra’s haunted by the thought that she killed her Mother. Her Mother knew of her condition with the current gift, but accidentally touched Cyra when she was screaming in pain from the current flowing through her. Her Mother died due to Cyra’s current gift. It still haunts Cyra everyday.
#1 Matthew Burnette
ReplyDeletePandemic
A.G Riddle
Blog 11 Q4
Prompt 4
Survival according to the dictionary means the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances. The pandemic started in Africa and starts to spread out through the entire world. So far there has been a death in every chapter of the book .This mysterious outbreak is a life or death situation and may change the human race forever. This pandemic is worse than anything out there and will kill you fast. One great example of survival was when and friend brought his friend who was sick and wanted him to get checked out. At first they thought he had Ebola or malaria, but when they lifted up his shirt they saw a huge red rash. The they knew this man had the pandemic, after they take him to the contamination room another man comes in with the same red rash on his chest. Another example is when the secret agents enter the hotel and there is another dead agent that he doesn’t know if he killed, but then the cops bang on the door and want to look in the room because there was a call of disturbance form next door. So they come in after he hides the body and has to end of beating the cops unconscious and killing one. So he has to try to survive running for the rest of his life and hopefully he doesn’t get killed by the pandemic or by another person. Survival in this book is easily the biggest theme.
#1Miguel Alvarez
ReplyDeleteTraveler
Greg Weisman
Pages 216
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #4
The theme of the book is adventure, mystery, battling. In the book, there is a boy how was on a ship. The boy’s name was Aram. Aram was forced to be a cabin boy because of his father. His father was the captain of the Wavestrider. The boy did not like it, but he did not hate it either. It was not his fate is what he thought to himself. One day, the crew had to begin trading. When rain began, the crew went in a tavern. A strange man went into the tavern and began asking questions, all about the boy. The man was in a cloak and only whispered. This is an example of a mystery. A mystery they may soon figure out. The captain tuck it as a treat. The captain and his crew left the harbor. Coming from the west side of the boat a ship was getting closer. In about two hours later, the ship caught up and attacked. The ship was a pirate ship and a battle began. Everyone had to find a weapon even the boy had to fight. The theme in this part of the book is battling. The only ones that could escape were Aram and the second mate named Makasa. They tuck a boat to get way. They landed on a land find with ogres. They met two new friends on that land. But there were people hunting them, Malus and his crew. The leader of the pirate ship that attacked the Wavestrder. How will this adventure end?
Jessica Ramirez #7
ReplyDeleteWhen Nobody Was Watching
Carly Lloyd and Wayne Coffey
Pages #100
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #11
Carly Lloyd is a great and young talented player who inspires me a lot. I love how she puts all her effort in the game. As my mom always says, I don’t care if you are having a bad touch or a bad shot, all I care about is that you are putting and showing effort in the game. Obviously I would want Carly Lloyd to meet me because she inspires me so much. She inspires me in the way she plays and the way she is a leader out there on the soccer field. I hope one day if I had the opportunity to play on the US. National team I would take advantage of that opportunity and hope to be as good as Carly Lloyd or even better. I would also like Carly Lloyd to meet my brother. The reason why I would want her to meet my brother is because Carly Lloyd and my brother are like each other. For instance, my brother beats himself up about everything, like making a mistake in soccer or in school. Carly Lloyd had that same problem, she always wanted to have a perfect shot or touch and if she didn’t she would show attitude to herself. She always set her expectations really high for herself. I would also like Carly Lloyd to meet my mom and my dad. I would like to have my parents meet Carly Lloyd because Carly Lloyd’s parents were like my parents. They say things to me like they are my coach, just like Carly Lloyd’s parents. They didn’t just criticize me they also helped me to be a better person and a better player. They encourage me and give me the opportunity that other kids may not have. Carly Lloyd’s parents did the same. Both of our parents don’t criticize us to put us down; they do it because they love us. Carly Lloyd is my inspiration she is what makes me what I want to soon be.
#6 Michael Montoya
ReplyDeleteInsurgent
Veronica Roth
9,313
Prompt 14
Blog#11 Quarter 4
Tris should listen to the song “You Should Be Here” by Cole Swindell. This song would help her think about all of the good times she had with her family and friends. It will also remind her of family and people that are no longer here on earth anymore and wishing that they could be here now. Another song she should listen to is “Middle of a Memory.” Another song by Cole Swindell. This song would remind her of all of the good times and all of the memories she has had in her lifetime. Tris should also listen to the song “H.O.L.Y. “from Florida Georgia Line. It tells about how she will never be alone even when she thinks she is. It also expresses how she should always have an open and loving heart, to never have hate, and to always love. Tris should also listen to Luke Bryan’s song “Huntin', Fishin' & Lovin' Every Day.” This song talks about family and if you listen and watch the video it shows all the activities I listed above. This is how Tris should focus on living her life every day. The song can really touch people’s hearts and others. Another song would be “Stay” which is also by Florida Georgia Line. It tells a story about staying close to your family and to never lose contact with them. They are the ones you can always depend on and have comfort from whether they are near or far.
Ileanna Holiday #5
ReplyDeleteAuggie & Me
RJ Palacio
Pg.169
Blog 11 Quarter 4
Prompt 9
Three movies I would pick for my character are Star Wars, Parent Trap, Spaceballs. Star Wars is a great movie for Christopher because he loved space and that is why he got the nickname Pluto. Auggie and Christopher loved Pluto, it was their favorite planet. Auggie and his sister Via got into a fight because Auggie didn't believe Via about how Pluto was no longer a planet. Since Christopher's parents are getting into a divorce I chose the movie Parent Trap. This movie is about two twin sisters who met at a camp and found out that their parents were divorced. They then decided to switch identities and go home with the opposite parent because they wanted to get their parents back together. Christopher does not know why his parents are getting into a divorce. But he does not want them to. He loves his parents very dearly and cannot imagine a life without them together. At the end of parent trap the two parents decide to give it a chance, this movie may give Christopher some hope in his parents relationship. The next movie that I chose was Spaceballs. This is a comedy spoof on Star Wars. I chose this movie because I thought it would give Christopher some joy in the rough times he has. Christopher's mom just got into a car crash so maybe he could watch this movie with his mom. His mom might not want him to watch it till he is a bit older but maybe since she has work off she could change her mind and let him watch the movie. All of these movies are ones that Christopher may like because they represent his character very well.
#2 Jack Cardeno
ReplyDeleteStar Wars: Bloodline
Claudia Gray
Page 76
Blog 11, Quarter 4
Prompt 12
Star Wars: Bloodline has Princess Leia struggling with many problems in her new role as a Senator for the New Republic. A person that Princess Leia would like to see is Hillary Clinton. For her to see a person like Hillary would give her inspiration to stay in politics. Throughout the novel Leia wants to step down from the position of Senator, as she is tired of arguing with the Senate on topics. Another person that Princess Leia would like to see is her mother Padme Amidala, her mother. To see what her mother did in the Old Republic would allow her to learn politics from her own mother, and not her adoptive parents. Another person that Leia would like to meet is Mother Teresa. She would want to see her because she was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and she would be an inspiration to Leia on how to be nice to people. Han Solo, Leia's husband is also in this book. He would want to meet Pablo Escobar because he was one of the most famous smugglers in all of history. Han Solo became a smuggler again after losing his son Ben Solo or Kylo Ren to the dark side. He would also want to meet Donald Trump because he envisioned himself to get as rich as him as one point by being a smuggler and making great profit off of illegal goods and services. Another person Han Solo would like to meet is Al Capone. He would want to meet Capone because he had one of the most organized crime syndicates in the world. If Solo wanted to increase his income, he would manage his syndicate like Capone did. These are the people that Han Solo and Princess Leia would like to meet.
J.B. Sebastiano #12
ReplyDeleteDodgers vs. Giants
Joe Konte
Pages 50
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt 11
In the story Giants vs. Dodgers, Sandy Koufax is one of the main characters. I think he would love to go on vacation to New York. New York has plenty of places to go and food to try. On the first day, I would have Sandy go to Katz Deli in New York City. Since Sandy is Jewish, he should try some authentic Jewish food. Katz is rated the number one Jewish deli in America. On the second day, Sandy would go to Cooperstown and see the Baseball Hall of Fame. He could walk around and reminisce about the highlights of his career and his accomplishments. Sandy would cherish seeing his childhood heroes’ Hall of Fame plaques on the wall. On his third day, he would walk around Cooperstown and visit all the shops. The town has numerous baseball shops and would make Sandy feel like he is in heaven. It also has a very famous bakery that is on the end of the street where he can try a new dessert. On the fourth day, Sandy would go to a Yankees game and enjoy the new Yankee Stadium. He could sit in the bleachers and experience being a fan. On the fifth and final day, he would go back into New York City. He could walk around and visit several sites, including the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. Sandy could also try all the different delicious foods available in New York City. When the trip is over, Sandy will believe this is the best trip he has ever taken.
Luke O’Brien #10
ReplyDeleteIt
Stephen King
Pages: 142
Blog #11 Prompt:8
In this story, Bill would see someone with courage as a superhero. He would see someone with this attribute because he wishes he could’ve had more courage when he was younger. Bill would most likely see Marcus Latrell as a hero. He would see this for two reasons. First, Marcus Latrell was an actual person with courage. Not a character in a comic book. he would also see as a hero because of how much courage Marcus Latrell possesses. Marcus Latrell was an army soldier who risked his life for his country. Another person Bill would see as a hero is Jesus. It’s very weird to classify Jesus as a hero because He was so much more than just a “hero”. Jesus was a savior and still is. He would see Jesus as a hero because He’s everywhere at once. Bill wished he could do this because Bill could have been there to save his little from that dreadful clown that dwells in the sewers of Derry. Someone else Bill would see as a hero would be Randy Pausch. Randy Pausch was the guy who wrote this book called The Last Lecture. he wrote about leaving a mark on society and making sure people remember you by who were and not by what you did before you leave earth. I would think Bill would see Randy Pausch as a hero because they both think in a similar and logical way. Plus, they are both authors of very well novels which a lot of copies.
Brandon Salgado #10
ReplyDeletePrince Caspian
C.S. Lewis
Pages 60
Blog #11 Quarter #4
For vacation, I think Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter would like to go on a cruise to Europe. I chose Europe because it has a lot of castles that still exist. They would also like the cruise ship because in a lot of their adventures, the sailed on ships. Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter would love to see more castles because that is where they all found their weapons, armor, and shields. Their cruise would be one whole day long of fun. On the cruise, there is a huge pool in the middle, a little hotel at the front, the captain’s room in the back, and stores and food places on the inside, and at the bottom level of the cruise. Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter would get the very front room, so that they would get the best view. So once Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter were there at Europe, after one night on the best cruising ship they have ever sailed in, Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter found the best hotel in Europe. Once they arrived at the hotel, they dropped off all of their luggage and bags they brought with them in the hotel, and went straight to the castle tours. There were a lot of castles to see and tour, so Edmund, Lucy, Susan, and Peter spent their whole day at the castles. After their day exploring the castles, they got to spend one night at the castle.
#6 Gregory Luciano
ReplyDeleteLone Survivor by Marcus Lutrell
Page 205
Blog 11 Quarter 4
Prompt 11
Marcus Lutrell was a very busy man fighting for our country. However, everyone loves going on vacation. Places I would suggest for him to visit are Florida, Hawaii or the Bahamas, Mexico, and Texas. I think Marcus Lutrell would like Florida because as a child he always loved wrestling with alligators. Wrestling alligators was one of his and his friends childhood hobbies. Lutrell was always brave and risky. As a child he was brave and fought with alligators, and as an adult he joined the military to help our country. Marcus Lutrell might always like Hawaii because he was a Navy Seal so he has worked in water before. Hawaii's scenery would help him to forget about his experiences in war. Also, who wouldn't want to go to Hawaii. I think Marcus Lutrell would love to be in Texas. Besides being born there, As a young teen he started training for the Us Navy Seals with a U.S Veteran. Marcus would train every day with his twin brother and others who were inspired to join. Being back at home and remembering his past could help him forget about what happened to him or could help him remember the good things in life. Mexico would be a great place for Marcus to travel to. Mexico has many great architectural attractions for tourists to see. Mexico has many great reefs to snorkel through, which could be a better view then Marcus is used to swimming in. All these locations could help remember or forget the good and bad Lutrell has seen in his life.
#9 Jake O’Brien
ReplyDeleteThe Gangs of New York
Herbert Asbury
May 17, 2017
All the characters in this book have given some amazing performances, but only a selected few have proven that they are the best of the best. The first award of the night goes to Hell-Cat Maggie. Hell-Cat Maggie has been award the “Most Committed” award. The reason why Maggie has been given this award is because of the incredible lengths that she would go to when fighting alongside to Dead Rabbits Gang. Maggie would go so far to even sharpen her nails and her teeth when she rode with the crew, just so she could go that extra mile to subdue her opponents. The next award goes to Mr. Piker Ryan for “Best in the Business”. Mr. Ryan has been given this award because he has shown that he is not only a thief and a murderer but also a respectable business. He showed this by charging his clients who would come for use of his services based on how dangerous or how “big” the job may be. The final award of the night goes the Wyho Gang for “Baddest men on the planet”. The Whyo gang were the baddest men on the planet because they have shown time and time again that they are a force to be dealt with from robbing banks to simply beating men who looked at them the wrong way they have clearly shown that they deserve to be at the top of the food chain in the underworld of New York City. Thank you for tuning in folks and remember to come back next year for the next “Gangs of New York” awards.
Joshua Quintana #9
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Suzanne Collins
Page #239
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #13
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games would enjoy many different books. Katniss should read The Red Badge of Courage, because it is a story about war that is quite haunting. I chose The Red Badge of Courage because Katniss can relate to in the way she had to fight in The Hunger Games. I think Katniss would enjoy survival stories because she is a hunter and is involved in nature alot. So another good book for Katniss would be Island of the Blue Dolphins (IOBD). IOBD is about a girl who gets forgotten by her tribe alone on an island to survive. Katniss had to survive in the hunger games making IOBD a great read for Katniss. Another good story for Katniss would be Robinson Crusoe. It is about an english man who gets stranded on an island and builds a shelter there. This book also faces some of Katniss’s problems liked IOBD does. Another book Katniss would like would be Revenge of the Whale. Revenge of the Whale is about survival and starvation. Katniss went through starvation and thirst so Revenge of the Whale would be an interesting book for her. Finally I think Katniss would enjoy Harry Potter because Harry goes to a magical school and since Katniss lives in a enclosed district she would be very intrigued by Harry Potter. In conclusion, Kaniss would enjoy many interesting and different books that suit her personallity and characteristics.
#13 Emilia Shahverdian
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It Gets Worse
Shane Dawson
Page 179
Blog #11 Quarter 4
Prompt #11
I think Shane would most like to go on a vacation to Oahu, Hawaii. Oahu is a beautiful place for people to relax and unwind. It has breathtaking scenery that Shane would enjoy. Shane and Ryland would go to Hawaii along with Uno and Cheeto. They would only stay for a week because both of them have their jobs in Los Angeles. Shane is a YouTube content creator. This vacation could give him more views.This is what their itinerary would look like.
On the first day they would go on a hike to Diamond Head. There they would find a rest spot and have a picnic. This would give them both time to enjoy nature a fresh air. On the second day they would go and visit the Pearl Harbor memorial. This memorial could help them think about what made America join WWII. On the third day Shane and Ryland will go ziplining. Hawaii is known for having extensive and amazing ziplines. The ziplines would be a way for them to conquer their fears. On the fourth day they would go hiking to Manoa Falls. Hiking to Manoa Falls is not only a great workout but at the end there is a beautiful reward. On the fifth day Shane and Ryland would spend some time at their resort. At night they will go to a Luau and enjoy Hawaiian food. On the sixth day they will go to Lanikai Beach and stay there and watch the sunset. On the seventh day they will return home knowing they’ve had a great experience.
Kachina Blair #2
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Janet Shaw
Pages 79
Blog #11 Quarter #4
Prompt #13
The main character in my book series is Kaya. Kaya is an Indian girl who loves to ride on her horse, Steps High, and loves adventure. Knowing that Kaya thrives on adventure, I think she would want to read All the Pretty Horses. This book is about a boy’s life that is full of adventure. Kaya faces all sorts of adventure, such as traveling to where her Aalah lives (Aalah means Grandmother from the father’s side). This is the reason I think that she would like to read All the Pretty Horses. I assume that she would like to read In Harmony with your Horse / How to Build a Lasting Relationship. She would like to read this because she loves her horse and she want the best relationship with her horse. I know Kaya would really enjoy making her and Steps High relationship strong. I know that Kaya would like to read Sweet Buttercup. Sweet Buttercup is a horse owned by a girl named Tori. Like Kaya, Tori will do anything to win a race with her horse, even if it gets her in trouble. Kaya would also enjoy reading the book, Horse. This book is about the life span of a horse from birth to when the horse becomes an adult. This book would educate Kaya on different kinds of horses I think that Kaya would like to read this so she is prepared for the time that Steps High passes away and she chooses a new horse.
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Jacob Yost
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Ryan Graudin
Pg 185
Log #11
The walled city is a crazy book where anarchy an chaos rule the city, so here are one movies that would describe the book and the Walled City. The movies that I am going to be talking about are the purge, V for vendetta, San Andreas, all of these amazing movies are all about anarchy. The purge of course is about how for one day all crime is legal " including murder" and in the book the walled city is all crime is legal and there is no exceptions in the city you could just kill someone and no one would care, but also in the movie the purge there's are groups or gangs. In the book the walled city there are gangs and the biggest barest and most scariest of all of the gangs was the dragon gang. The other movie v for vendetta is about the war and the Germans and all of this crazy stuff and anarchy. In the book the walled city there is war always going on but the war isn't beat week two armies its between two gangs and all that crazy stuff the gangs are just like an army though and almost just as crazy as an army as well. The last movie San Andreas isn't about people going crazy is about how anarchy breaks out between the world and the people. The movie is about how there's a huge earthquake and after that there is a big tsunami and that wipes out people too and there is anarchy.
#11 Preston Parker
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Ernest Cline, Armada
Quarter 4, Blog #11
Prompt #8
Zachary Lightman is the character I would choose for this activity because he is the main character in Armada. He often is very heroic but at the same time he is smart and he can fool almost any of his opponents. I think he is like the superhero Batman because his plans are always thought out. Batman and Zach share some similarities in the fact that Zach’s dad is dead and Batman’s dad as dead which in turn made him stronger to overcome the threats that came to both Zach and Batman. The second person I would choose that is like Zachary Lightman is Deadpool. Zach like Deadpool in the heat of the moment can come up with a comedic phrase resulting in gallows humor. As well as Deadpool is very collected an cool in a situation just like Zach both Deadpool and Zach could come up with the plan in the heat of battle that would result in them winning a war or individual battle. Another superhero I would choose to represent Zach is Albus Dumbledor. I choose Albus because he represents all of the wisdom in the world of witchcraft and wizardry and Zach represents all of the wisdom in the Armada standpoint. Zach is very courageous like Albus as well as he is the only person that can defend Earth from what is coming like Albus defending HogWarts from the Darkness. These are the superheros I would choose for Zachary Lightman.
Masha Mukutmoni #8
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Rick Riordan
Blog #11 Quarter 4
Prompt 4
In the book Sea of Monsters, written by Rick Riordan, one of the themes of the book is bravery. Bravery was a very influential theme during the whole story. For example, in order to restore Thalia’s tree from the poison, Percy and his friends from Half-Blood Camp need to find the Golden Fleece. This may sound easy, but it is very difficult, similar to all the other quests given to members of the camp. Percy and his group need to travel across the Sea of Monsters, and to battle against the Cyclops Polyphemus. The area is known to attract satyrs and lure them to their death. Grover is forced to pretend to act as a bride to Polyphemus. Bravery is very important in the story, because if Percy wasn’t brave enough, he would have never been able to complete the quest. In real life, we use bravery almost everyday- It can be either having a stage performance, or speaking in front of the class. A quote that resembles Percy’s bravery was “I write my own destiny!” (Quote from the movie). This was a quote that jumped out at me because it was when Kronos was telling Percy that his destiny was written a long time ago, but Percy denied his words, and said that he writes his own destiny. This meant that Percy wasn’t going to let others decide what his life would be like, but he would be the one in charge of his life.
Masha Mukutmoni #8
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Rick Riordan
Blog #12 Quarter 4
Prompt # 6
Question #1: What made you really want to join/be part of the quest?
Percy’s Reply: “What really gave me such drive was the fact that the group was trying to save Artemis, without me! I’m the main hero, and I should be allowed to help.”
Question #2: What emotions did you experience when you had the chance to talk to Aphrodite?
Percy’s Reply: “When I first saw Aphrodite, I was like… you know, amazed by her beauty. But after some time had passed, I was confused and didn’t know why she’d talked to me in the first place.
Question #3: If you were to be trapped into the Labyrinth forever, who would you want to die with? Why?
Percy’s Reply: “I’d want to be trapped in the Labyrinth with tyson, Grover, Annabeth, and perhaps.. Bianca. Tyson is my brother, Grover is my “protector” and best friend, Annabeth… she’s nice to have around, and after all, she’s the daughter of Goddess of Wisdom. She might as well find a way out. I’d want to have Bianca around, because she’s always so determined. Even if we were trapped, she’d find a positive way to think about it.”
Question #4: If you were to describe yourself in 3 words, what adjectives would you use?
Percy’s Response: “Five adjectives to describe myself, huh? Well, Annabeth calls me “Seaweed Brain” quite often, so, “Seaweed Brain” is one, then I see myself as logical. I seem to know my way around things, even if it doesn’t involve water. Inquisitiveness is another one. I always seem to ask questions, either it’s to Chiron, or Mr. D, or my friends, I’m always asking questions.”
Janessa Fuentes
ReplyDelete#4
Blog 12
5-19/17
In A Trip to Haven and Back Mary said that she visited haven her family doubted and then she went into detail of how it looked like and everything and she was correct. Mary’s husband didn’t believe her at all he thought he was making all of this up. One person I would like Mary to meet is Jesus Christ I would want Mary to meet him because he could tell her about haven and his expenses on this earth whale he was here. I would want Mary to meet Jesus because he could tell her heaven was like and how he created it to be they could compare similarity on what they saw. Another person I would like Mary to meet is Alex Malarkey I would want marry to meet him because he also claims that he saw heaven at first sight. I would love for them to meet because they could also tell their experiences and what they have been through to get to where they both are today. I would love Mary these two people because they have both had very hard pasts and starting now they can move forward. I would like Will to meet Jo Rapine because her husband has been though a lot and she always finds a way to look on the bright side. I would like Will to meet her because she could give him advice on life and how to make bad times turn into a joy.