who - 3 college students
what - make important discorvey about high school sutdents
where - there dorms .
when - march 1st 2010
why - they all thought that high school students skip class to much and they did a survey on it and found out 95% skip most of there classes
how - on there computer
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
new article #2
Who: Canadians
What: Canadians crossing border for Black Friday frenzy
When: Nov. 26, 2010
Why: To save money
Where: U.S.A
How: By Buying stuff in U.S.A cheap.
What: Canadians crossing border for Black Friday frenzy
When: Nov. 26, 2010
Why: To save money
Where: U.S.A
How: By Buying stuff in U.S.A cheap.
Monday, January 10, 2011
summary.
summary-
- write a main idea statment.
- pick facts that prove the statment.
- have a begginning, middle, end.
news report-
- start with 5 w's and h.
- possibly written in paragraphs.
- use picture and headline to get main idea.
opinion piece-
- write an introduction with a thesis and supporting ideas
- 5 sentences
- each body paragraph discusses | main idea |
- write a main idea statment.
- pick facts that prove the statment.
- have a begginning, middle, end.
news report-
- start with 5 w's and h.
- possibly written in paragraphs.
- use picture and headline to get main idea.
opinion piece-
- write an introduction with a thesis and supporting ideas
- 5 sentences
- each body paragraph discusses | main idea |
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Independent Novels - Final Project
1. Give the author's name and a brief outline of his or her biography. Please use your own words in order to avoid plagiarism.
Dave Pelzer, lived in Daly City, California. As a child he was beat and starved. Luckily he has survived and wrote a story about his life in a "madhouse", also he is now recognized as The Outstanding Young People Award.
2. Name and describe the main character(s). Are they static or dynamic? What motivates them? (A static character does not change, a dynamic character changes as a result of his or her experiences)
The main characters name is Dave Pelzer, he is a dynamic character because he got beat and changed his perspective on life to never give up.
3. What is the novel's setting? Why, in your opinion, did the author choose this setting for this novel?
The novel setting was the basement/garage. I think the author pick this setting for the novel because its where the author spent most is time. He would sit in the basement/garage when he was told too or to sleep.
4-. Describe some of the main events. Where in your novel does the climax take place?
Some of the main events in the novel were when the mother tried to make 'the boy' eat pooh, or when she tried to starve him for two weeks. The climax in the story, one was the first chapter because it talks about how the boy got away and then the rest of the story talks about how it lead up to that.
1. What are the scenes, incidents or moments which you remember most vividly?
The most vivid moment in the story for me is when the mother stabs 'the boy' by accident.
2. Can you identify any important theme or idea with which the novel deals? Do the problems or issues get resolved or are they simply explored?
I find that the story never really says weather or not the mothers still is the way she is. But the problem with 'the boy' getting abused defiantly got solved.
3. Did you learn anything from the story that you did not know before? Explain (this could be facts or simply seeing something from a different perspective?)
i learned that you should never give up and never give in. One example from the story would be when the mother was bullying 'the boy' and made sure not to cry because if he did it gave her the satisfaction.
4. Does the novel interest you, irritate you or both? Explain.
This story really did interest me. The more I read, it made it harder to put down. I found this story interesting because is wasn't like any story I read before, I usually read about people falling in love. This book was the first book I read that was a true story, which made it more interesting know that this isn't just something being made up.
5. If you could be any character in the novel, who would you be? Why that character?
If I could be one character in the novel I would the nurse. I would be the nurse because she is the reason Dave isn't dead today.
6. Would you like to read more books from the same author? Why?
I would love to read another story from this author because all the summary's I've read about his other stories seem touching.
7. Explain why the novel did or did not end the way you had hoped it would.
The story ended the way I hoped, but I also knew what was going to happen at the end because the end was also the beginning chapter.
8. Can you imagine yourself reading the novel again in 10 years? Would you suggest it to a friend? Explain.
Yes, I could see myself reading this story again in the future. Also I would suggest this story to a friend because I would think would have the opinion on the book as I did.
Dave Pelzer, lived in Daly City, California. As a child he was beat and starved. Luckily he has survived and wrote a story about his life in a "madhouse", also he is now recognized as The Outstanding Young People Award.
2. Name and describe the main character(s). Are they static or dynamic? What motivates them? (A static character does not change, a dynamic character changes as a result of his or her experiences)
The main characters name is Dave Pelzer, he is a dynamic character because he got beat and changed his perspective on life to never give up.
3. What is the novel's setting? Why, in your opinion, did the author choose this setting for this novel?
The novel setting was the basement/garage. I think the author pick this setting for the novel because its where the author spent most is time. He would sit in the basement/garage when he was told too or to sleep.
4-. Describe some of the main events. Where in your novel does the climax take place?
Some of the main events in the novel were when the mother tried to make 'the boy' eat pooh, or when she tried to starve him for two weeks. The climax in the story, one was the first chapter because it talks about how the boy got away and then the rest of the story talks about how it lead up to that.
1. What are the scenes, incidents or moments which you remember most vividly?
The most vivid moment in the story for me is when the mother stabs 'the boy' by accident.
2. Can you identify any important theme or idea with which the novel deals? Do the problems or issues get resolved or are they simply explored?
I find that the story never really says weather or not the mothers still is the way she is. But the problem with 'the boy' getting abused defiantly got solved.
3. Did you learn anything from the story that you did not know before? Explain (this could be facts or simply seeing something from a different perspective?)
i learned that you should never give up and never give in. One example from the story would be when the mother was bullying 'the boy' and made sure not to cry because if he did it gave her the satisfaction.
4. Does the novel interest you, irritate you or both? Explain.
This story really did interest me. The more I read, it made it harder to put down. I found this story interesting because is wasn't like any story I read before, I usually read about people falling in love. This book was the first book I read that was a true story, which made it more interesting know that this isn't just something being made up.
5. If you could be any character in the novel, who would you be? Why that character?
If I could be one character in the novel I would the nurse. I would be the nurse because she is the reason Dave isn't dead today.
6. Would you like to read more books from the same author? Why?
I would love to read another story from this author because all the summary's I've read about his other stories seem touching.
7. Explain why the novel did or did not end the way you had hoped it would.
The story ended the way I hoped, but I also knew what was going to happen at the end because the end was also the beginning chapter.
8. Can you imagine yourself reading the novel again in 10 years? Would you suggest it to a friend? Explain.
Yes, I could see myself reading this story again in the future. Also I would suggest this story to a friend because I would think would have the opinion on the book as I did.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Trip to China
The story I just read is " East " it is about eight students who pay to go on a trip to China and before they go they get there hair dresser to teach them some Chinese because she was born in China. When they go to China they meet a Chinese women, and they think she is the nicest lady they have ever met. When they get home they talk about how a month wasn't long even and that now they can hardly remember what happened because everything is getting fuzzy around the edges. but overall was a great experience. The main part is make everything a memory and let the moment last.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
writing a summary
summarizing a piece of text is an important skill, In order to summarize, a reader needs to be able to separate the main idea of a text from supporting details. A good summary includes the most important information and eliminates " information overload. "
The Third Man Theory
many people, both religious and atheist, report being helped to survive near death experiences by an unknown presence.
on september 11 2001 Ron DiFrancesco herd a voice to get out of the place with was on fire "Twin Towers" it saved his life.
at the Canadian rockies, James Servigny thought he was going to die because of an avalanche but out of no where he herd a voice and it saved him from death.
The Third Man Theory
many people, both religious and atheist, report being helped to survive near death experiences by an unknown presence.
on september 11 2001 Ron DiFrancesco herd a voice to get out of the place with was on fire "Twin Towers" it saved his life.
at the Canadian rockies, James Servigny thought he was going to die because of an avalanche but out of no where he herd a voice and it saved him from death.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
complex sentences
a complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause.
an independent clause is a group of words that could be a sentence, e.g. I am happy
a dependent clause is a group of words that cannot be a sentence by itself e.g. " when I ski "
a dependent clause can help from form a sentence when it works with an independent clause
e..g.I am happy when I ski .
other joining words --> that, who, which, but, thing, after, for, since, while, through, then.
a complex sentence: I was hungry, then ate dinner.
Ex; ( I watched the Vikings same)( in the afternoon. )
1. Mark's eyes are a beautiful blue, which is my favourite eye colour.
2. James is sitting beside me, for the first time.
3. My purple nikes, are getting old.
4. The coffin over there, wasn't there yestarday.
5. He is playing' Run ', but should do work.
an independent clause is a group of words that could be a sentence, e.g. I am happy
a dependent clause is a group of words that cannot be a sentence by itself e.g. " when I ski "
a dependent clause can help from form a sentence when it works with an independent clause
e..g.I am happy when I ski .
other joining words --> that, who, which, but, thing, after, for, since, while, through, then.
a complex sentence: I was hungry, then ate dinner.
Ex; ( I watched the Vikings same)( in the afternoon. )
1. Mark's eyes are a beautiful blue, which is my favourite eye colour.
2. James is sitting beside me, for the first time.
3. My purple nikes, are getting old.
4. The coffin over there, wasn't there yestarday.
5. He is playing' Run ', but should do work.
Monday, December 6, 2010
15 Appostives
1. Pal, my 7 year old cat, waits for foods.
2. Kids in the hall, in my school, talk about meafloaf cheese.
3. The computer, an HP, is what im writing on.
4. Mark, who sits beside me, wears purple and gold.
5. Today, December 6th, the snow falls.
6. Rebecca, my name, was choosen from the bible.
7. One Tree Hill, a show on much music, is on every wednesday.
8. In my class, the laptop box, is a hall pass.
9. Dakota,who sits infront of me, does no work.
10. Jim Carey, is on the tv, on a show im watching.
11. delaney, sits beside me, and texts.
12. geography, is the class im in right now, i have a geography test.
13. purple, is my favourite colour, im wearing a purple shirt.
14. i have a cut on my hand, the curt hurts, its been there for two days.
15. i sit in the libary, on the computer, doing my work.
2. Kids in the hall, in my school, talk about meafloaf cheese.
3. The computer, an HP, is what im writing on.
4. Mark, who sits beside me, wears purple and gold.
5. Today, December 6th, the snow falls.
6. Rebecca, my name, was choosen from the bible.
7. One Tree Hill, a show on much music, is on every wednesday.
8. In my class, the laptop box, is a hall pass.
9. Dakota,who sits infront of me, does no work.
10. Jim Carey, is on the tv, on a show im watching.
11. delaney, sits beside me, and texts.
12. geography, is the class im in right now, i have a geography test.
13. purple, is my favourite colour, im wearing a purple shirt.
14. i have a cut on my hand, the curt hurts, its been there for two days.
15. i sit in the libary, on the computer, doing my work.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
New York Will Be Coming To Town
On December of 2010 New Yorkers started putting up there Christmas trees and instead of putting up an original Christmas tree they started a in trend of putting your Christmas tree upside down. You might think how does it stand up , what it is , is a pole right threw the center of the tree for support and a board at the bottom so it can stand up .
Its Christmas time and everyone is starting to put up there Christmas trees. But in New York , New yorkers are putting up there trees in style , by putting them upside down. They look just like a regular Christmas tree but its upside down .
You might think its crazy now but in one year from now the trend will be in Canada , and You'll problay have an upside down Christmas tree in your living room. For now enjoy the worlds old fashion tree and Merry Christmas .
Thursday, November 25, 2010
animal farm 6
question 1 -what are they going to do to the pig ' snowball ' when she gets back ?
catch her
question 2 - what is she are they gonna do to her ?
kill her
catch her
question 2 - what is she are they gonna do to her ?
kill her
animal farm 10
Now that we've finished, I would like you to blog your opinion about the novel. Organise your response into one or more paragraphs. How much did you (or didn't you) enjoy reading about the novel? Why? What questions were you left with after reading?
I didn't enjoy reading the novel because I didn't see a point to it and also I didn't find it intersating , the only part I really liked was chapter 9 because is was kinda exciting with a death in it. After reading the story I was left with one more thing to do and that is to write two of my own questions which is chapter six.
I didn't enjoy reading the novel because I didn't see a point to it and also I didn't find it intersating , the only part I really liked was chapter 9 because is was kinda exciting with a death in it. After reading the story I was left with one more thing to do and that is to write two of my own questions which is chapter six.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
animal farm 9
1. What was Boxer's one real ambition?
to do as much work as possibly .
2. Why did Boxer sustain an injury?
he fell on his leg and it was hurt ever since
3. What was Boxer's fate?
he was killed by the butcher
4. How did Squealer manage to make the animals feel better about Boxer's death?
he said at lease he died happy .
5. What did the pigs purchase at the end of the chapter? Where do you think they got the money?
they bought a case of whisky , and they acquired the money .
to do as much work as possibly .
2. Why did Boxer sustain an injury?
he fell on his leg and it was hurt ever since
3. What was Boxer's fate?
he was killed by the butcher
4. How did Squealer manage to make the animals feel better about Boxer's death?
he said at lease he died happy .
5. What did the pigs purchase at the end of the chapter? Where do you think they got the money?
they bought a case of whisky , and they acquired the money .
Monday, November 22, 2010
animal farm 8
1. excess ; I had to be bumped up a grade because I excess in my work .
2. sprawling ; I was sprawling on the floor as I was being tickled .
3. sallied ; As I got yelled at im sallied .
4. solemn ; feel very solemn to do this .
5. decree ; My mother decreed that I was grounded .
6. lamentation ; Everyone heard there pity lamentation .
7. ferociously ; That man's yell seemed very ferociously at that the time .
8. surmounted ; She surmounted her fear of clown's .
9. cowardice ; I had a lack of cowardice .
2. sprawling ; I was sprawling on the floor as I was being tickled .
3. sallied ; As I got yelled at im sallied .
4. solemn ; feel very solemn to do this .
5. decree ; My mother decreed that I was grounded .
6. lamentation ; Everyone heard there pity lamentation .
7. ferociously ; That man's yell seemed very ferociously at that the time .
8. surmounted ; She surmounted her fear of clown's .
9. cowardice ; I had a lack of cowardice .
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Animal Farm 3
1. What is the result of the harvest after the Rebellion and why?
they figure things out just not enough
2. What part do the pigs play in the harvest?
the pigs do things without humans
3. What is Boxer’s personal motto?
" i will work " is what his moto is
4. What is Benjamin’s attitude after the rebellion?
his attiude didnt change
5. What is the maxim that Snowball teaches the sheep?
she teaches the rules
they figure things out just not enough
2. What part do the pigs play in the harvest?
the pigs do things without humans
3. What is Boxer’s personal motto?
" i will work " is what his moto is
4. What is Benjamin’s attitude after the rebellion?
his attiude didnt change
5. What is the maxim that Snowball teaches the sheep?
she teaches the rules
Monday, November 15, 2010
Animal Farm 5
1. Who dissapeared? Where was she later seen?
after Snowball disapeared she came back
2. Why did Snowball want to build a windmill?
it would keep everyone warmer in the winter and light in the stalls
3. What happened to Jessie and Bluebell's puppies?
the mother took them away
4. What happened to Snowball?
snowball fell after being chased by dogs
5. Explain why you think that Napolean's announcement that Sunday meetings would come to an end is a bad idea. the dogs had gone to the barn
6. What was set up on a stump at the foot of the flagstaff? Why?
the windmill
after Snowball disapeared she came back
2. Why did Snowball want to build a windmill?
it would keep everyone warmer in the winter and light in the stalls
3. What happened to Jessie and Bluebell's puppies?
the mother took them away
4. What happened to Snowball?
snowball fell after being chased by dogs
5. Explain why you think that Napolean's announcement that Sunday meetings would come to an end is a bad idea. the dogs had gone to the barn
6. What was set up on a stump at the foot of the flagstaff? Why?
the windmill
Animal Farm 4
1. Who was sent out to tell the story of the rebellion?
the pigeons were sent out to tell the story of the rebeillons
2. What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
hinchfield was beside animal farm
3. Why did humans return to Animal Farm?
the humans came back to take them
4. Who was killed and who was wounded?
killed - the sheep
wounded- snowball
5. Why was Snowball awarded the honour of Animal Hero, first-class?
because of what happened in the war
the pigeons were sent out to tell the story of the rebeillons
2. What two farms were beside Animal Farm?
hinchfield was beside animal farm
3. Why did humans return to Animal Farm?
the humans came back to take them
4. Who was killed and who was wounded?
killed - the sheep
wounded- snowball
5. Why was Snowball awarded the honour of Animal Hero, first-class?
because of what happened in the war
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Animal farm 2
1. How soon after his speech did Old Major die?
Three nights after
2. What two pigs were emerging as leaders? Describe each of them.
Snowball and Napoleon.
3. What name did they give to Old Major's teachings?
Animalism
4. What mysterious place did Moses talk of?
heaven
5. What was the name of the farm?
manner farm , or animal farm
6. List the 7 Commandments.
1. whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
2. whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
3. no animal shall wear clothes.
4.no animal shall sleep in a bed.
5. no animal shall drink alcohol.
6. no animal shall kill any other animal.
7. all animals are equal.
Three nights after
2. What two pigs were emerging as leaders? Describe each of them.
Snowball and Napoleon.
3. What name did they give to Old Major's teachings?
Animalism
4. What mysterious place did Moses talk of?
heaven
5. What was the name of the farm?
manner farm , or animal farm
6. List the 7 Commandments.
1. whatever goes upon two legs is an enemy.
2. whatever goes upon four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
3. no animal shall wear clothes.
4.no animal shall sleep in a bed.
5. no animal shall drink alcohol.
6. no animal shall kill any other animal.
7. all animals are equal.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Animal Farm 1
What is the setting for the story ?
The setting is a farm
What four characteristics are noted about Boxer the horse?
tall , strong , it has a main , and it has four legs
What comment does Benjamin the donkey make that shows his cynicism and bad temper?
" that god had given him a tail to keep the flies off, but that he would sooner have no tail and no flies. "
How does Clover help the other animals at the meeting?
by showing them strength
What does Old Major say is the reason the animals have such miserable lives?
they get treated terribly
What is Major’s prediction about Boxer.
they would kill him
What decision is made concerning the status of wild creatures such as rats and rabbits?
there our friends not enemies.
What is the name of the song Old Major teaches the other animals?
beast of england
The setting is a farm
What four characteristics are noted about Boxer the horse?
tall , strong , it has a main , and it has four legs
What comment does Benjamin the donkey make that shows his cynicism and bad temper?
" that god had given him a tail to keep the flies off, but that he would sooner have no tail and no flies. "
How does Clover help the other animals at the meeting?
by showing them strength
What does Old Major say is the reason the animals have such miserable lives?
they get treated terribly
What is Major’s prediction about Boxer.
they would kill him
What decision is made concerning the status of wild creatures such as rats and rabbits?
there our friends not enemies.
What is the name of the song Old Major teaches the other animals?
beast of england
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Lightning Rod
what do you think now ?
will computer intellligence ever surpass human intelligence ? I dont think computer intellligence willl ever surpass human intelligence because computer dont have all the answer and if they do they get it from humans.
making inferences :what can you infer about the meaning of the online dialogue ? I can infer that the meaning of the online dialogue is that someone can help you even if you dont know them.
what has Raquel learned ? She has learned that she has to take care of her planet .
will computer intellligence ever surpass human intelligence ? I dont think computer intellligence willl ever surpass human intelligence because computer dont have all the answer and if they do they get it from humans.
making inferences :what can you infer about the meaning of the online dialogue ? I can infer that the meaning of the online dialogue is that someone can help you even if you dont know them.
what has Raquel learned ? She has learned that she has to take care of her planet .
Monday, October 25, 2010
Opinion Essay
Q : Are blogs helpful in English class ?
T : Blogs are helpful in English class.
1. Blogs are helpful because you don't have to write by hand . (convenience)
2. Blogs are helpful because they spell check , date and put your work in order . (editing and organising functions)
3. Blogs are helpful because they save trees. (environment)
In my opinion, blogs are very helpful in English class. Compared to the old way of doing school work, blogs are much more convenient. They have many handy editing and organising functions. Finally, if all students used blogs the environment would be much better off. These are all reasons why I feel blogs are great in English class.
Blogs are helpful because you don't have to write by hand. Often after taking notes all day, my hand would get sore. Typing is much easier to do and I find I can get more work done. Also it's easier because i don't have to look everywhere for a pen or pencil when i loose them.
Blogs are helpful because they spell check , date and put your work in order. Sometimes I forget to date my work and then the teacher never knows when I finished my assignment, or I forget to spell check so I have tons of mistakes , which is not the best for my mark. Lastly there helpful because they put everything in order instead of having stuff everywhere in my books.
Blogs are helpful because they save trees. Saving the environment is really important these days so why not just a blog where youo dont have to print and waste paper or write and waste paper , its not like your teacher is going to keep your work forever and niether are you .
T : Blogs are helpful in English class.
1. Blogs are helpful because you don't have to write by hand . (convenience)
2. Blogs are helpful because they spell check , date and put your work in order . (editing and organising functions)
3. Blogs are helpful because they save trees. (environment)
In my opinion, blogs are very helpful in English class. Compared to the old way of doing school work, blogs are much more convenient. They have many handy editing and organising functions. Finally, if all students used blogs the environment would be much better off. These are all reasons why I feel blogs are great in English class.
Blogs are helpful because you don't have to write by hand. Often after taking notes all day, my hand would get sore. Typing is much easier to do and I find I can get more work done. Also it's easier because i don't have to look everywhere for a pen or pencil when i loose them.
Blogs are helpful because they spell check , date and put your work in order. Sometimes I forget to date my work and then the teacher never knows when I finished my assignment, or I forget to spell check so I have tons of mistakes , which is not the best for my mark. Lastly there helpful because they put everything in order instead of having stuff everywhere in my books.
Blogs are helpful because they save trees. Saving the environment is really important these days so why not just a blog where youo dont have to print and waste paper or write and waste paper , its not like your teacher is going to keep your work forever and niether are you .
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