Spanish Fashion Show February 9, 2010
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Hey guys! We made a fashion show in spanish class. Then, we went on IMovie and edited it. This is my personal one!!!
Dar and the Spear Thrower: Journal Response February 1, 2010
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Summary So Far
This book takes place in early Cro-Magnon times, featuring a boy named Dar who will be a man soon. His uncle is constantly disappointed an him and thinks him to childish. But, after constant activities, his uncle eventually sees some sense in him. During one of his Uncle Kenok’s tasks, he meets a stranger and they both see something they like. A Sunstone from Dar and a Spear-Thrower from the stranger. He refuses to trade though. After Dar becomes a man, he changes his mind and sets of to find the strangers camp. There are many obstacles, but he gets there without any serious injury. It is there he meets his great uncle, Seelan.
Connections
1.Text to Self- Mora is like my grandmother; Kind, loving, and caring. She also gives good advice. This is exactly what Mora does in the stroy to Dar. She gives him food and shelter. Therefore Dar trusts her a lot.
2.Text to World- In a life and death situation, people are always grateful they are alive; Even in the worst conditions, (freezing, no food, no water, abandoned) people think everything will be fine in the end. Like Dar here, he is cold and miserable, but still happy to be breathing.
READING RESPONSE
• Select 1 passage or quote from the text that holds meaning for you. Write this passage and explain why you chose it.
pg 21, paragraph 4
To reset the snare, Dar pulled the sapling down far enough so the noose could be looped over a bone on the ground. He replaced a heavy rock that held the noose an the bone in position. When an animal walked into the noose to pull at the bone, the sapling would spring upright and the animal would be caught in the tightening noose.
I like this paragraph because it was very descriptive. It ’showed’ exactly how this trap worked and also used good word choice.
ZE TAGER OF FIRE February 1, 2010
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TIGGER the DIGGER
In these paragraphs, I will tell you what I did during this project and how I did it.
What new things did you learn about working with acrylic paint? Be specific.
Some new things I learned about acrylic paint is that when you paint over it, the paint covers the other layer completely. When we painted, Mr.Maddock told us to layer our work. (Cover some of yesterdays paint) Also, when the paint dries, as you look at it, it’s shiny.
What did you like most about this project? Why?
I liked this project a lot because when we were painting, my friend and I got everything done quickly. Mr.Maddock gave us a good explanation on how to use the paint and also how to use value change. Also we had fun working because he allowed us to talk and paint at the same time. We learned a lot…
How do you feel about your finished painting?
I think my finished work was very good. My paint barely had any mistakes because acrylic paint can cover over other layers. I think it had good background because of the value changes and the same thing with the actual tiger. Also I like the strong color change I had, from peach to red.
Spanish Tounge Twisters January 29, 2010
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These are some tongue twisters we did in Spanish class. Mine is the second one.
Science Evaluation January 13, 2010
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I think in science I’m pretty good in most of the requirements. I think in the quality of work I produce I could make my handwriting neat. Also sometimes I just stuff my papers in my folder and they get crumpled up. To improve this Instead of cramming it in I will carefully put it inside my binder. For my handwriting I could improve by not rushing while working.
Sometimes I also talk while working just because something interesting popped into my mind. I think I should just not talk and stay focused in class while working.
Sometimes in my lab group I don’t contribute as much as I could have. So now I should help everyone and provide them with ideas.
Overall I think I’m pretty good in science. I just need to study more on tests.
Journal Snippet for Quarter 2 November 25, 2009
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For humanities we had to take on of the journals we crated in class. For me, I picked the letter I made to Dara, the character from a book called, ‘The Clay Marble’. It shows my sympathy when her friend Jantu dies ad also my words of advice.
WORD OF ADVISE TO DARA
Dear Dara,
I’m dreadfully sorry about your best friend. I feel your pain, how you carry the burden of knowing a most loved friend will never return. Then even as she dies, you must move away. I remember also losing many friends, seeing them, then never again. It’s sad, but it is sometimes for the best. But, do not grieve on Jantu, think only positive, happy thoughts about her. Like playing with the dolls, her smiling, eating with her. Treasure her words and do what she would expect you to do. Then she will be revived in your heart. If you mourn her more, you will be sad all the time. So don’t!
Always helping,
Byron
PE Work On the Mile Run November 23, 2009
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Here is a small ’statistic view’ on my progress.
For the second quarter mile run, I did fairly well. I scored an 8 minute 54 secind run.
My maximum heart rate was around 195 beats.
I think I did my best on the run. I tried my best and ran basically the whole way. (One small walk) I still pushed myslef though. I was simply so tired.
Science Trial Movie Reflection November 20, 2009
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I would like to say that the movie I made in science class was fairly well. My presentation, (though not rehearsed) went pretty smoothly. I think the only problem I could find was getting a better place to put my laptop. For some reason there was a lot of vibration. Next time I will find a better place.
AR Summary and Response: Eldest, Author: Christopher Paolini November 9, 2009
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The new dragon rider, Eragon Shadeslayer, after the epic battle with the urgals, is going to Ellesmera, the elves capital, to receive further training to help him cast down the black tyrant, Galbatorix. Onnce they are there, Eragon and Saphira are greeted with a surprise; Another Dragon Rider named Oromis and his dragon Glaedr. The receive their lessons everyday, with breaks in-between. With horror, Eragon learns that his mis-worded blessing in Farthen Dur made the child shield others with any type of pain or misfortune. He continues his teaining, and then truly recognizes his feelings for Arya, but she reuffs him and leaves. Eragon’s lessons are speeding up so fast his master Oromis is very proud. After a traditional Blood-Oath Celebration, Eragon’s features are now like an elf. He now also has the supernatural powers the elves have. Glaedr gives Eragon his heart of hearts, which is a dragons inner heart. Eragon also learns it’s value and importance. Eragon then returns to the Empire and joins the battle on the Burning Plains, where during the battle King Hrothgar dies and Eragon learns that Murtagh survived, but turned evil because of Galbatorix and is the rider of Thorn. Murtagh spares Eragon after defeating him, but takes Zar’roc and reveals he and Eragon are both sons of Morzan, the first and most loyal of Galbatorix’s servants. Little but talk happens after the battle, aside from the dwarves grieving from the loss of their king, Hrothgar.
Reading Response
• Describe one connection that can be made between your book and another piece of literature (other books you have read, a short story, folktale etc.) There may be a similarity among characters or a similar theme, setting etc.
I think this book holds similarity to the book Dragon Rider. There is a person, dragons, battle scenes, daring plans. There are also several fictional characters, in Eldest there are elves and urgals, in Dragon Rider there are tiny people and monsters.
AR Summary and Response: The Amulet of Samarkand, Author: Jonathon Stroud November 8, 2009
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The apprentice boy Nathaniel , age 5, parted with his parents and began his training as an apprentice magician. His parents simply took the money offered and parted with their child. After 4 years of studying, developing a working relationship with his master, tragedy struck. A small party was held in Nathaniel’s master’s study. His master’s colleagues tested Nathaniel, and when he said something bad, he was punished brutally. Nathaniel continued his studies after a month, working harder than ever, until finally, he summoned a powerful demon, and with it stole powerful artifacts, (Amulet of Samarkand), caused havoc, (His djinni destroyed a shop), and saved the Parliament in the end. (Together destroyed a maniac hungry for power)
Reading Response
• Create a newspaper advertisement for the book. Give just a brief teaser of the book and introduce the main characters, but do not include how the book ends. Use propaganda techniques similar to a trailer of a movie.
THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND
Nathaniel, age 12, is a boy of power. Even though he is just an apprentice, he already know much about the art of summoning demons. He, and the witty Bartimeaus, his slave, are on a mission for revenge. Around four years ago, the rising star Lovelace humiliated Nathaniel, and is a criminal. Shops broken, houses set on fire, demons fighting. Who knows what will happen next? Read the book to find out!!!
