Recently, I have gotten extreamly interested in the fiction trill, The HUnger Games by suzanne collins. The reason I am interested in this book so far is that it doesnt take a while for there to be action in this book. Most of the time id pick up I book I thought would be interesting and and take forever for the intreaging scences you find in the hunger games right away to develop.
The Hunger Gmaes, so far seems like the erfect book for me. Disregarding its length, for some people its short; for me its really long, this book has vivid deatils contrasting every scene which sometimes is hard to follow but it has been the best book I have read so far.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Sunday, September 16, 2012
The Outsiders contrasted with The Hunger Games
As i continue to read The Outsiders i have noticed similarities in The Hunger Games which i have also started this week. Since i have seen The Hunger Games movie i already know alot about the concept,m themes, and most of the plot hat is going on, but i wanted to read the whole trilogy. Although these books may seem very far from similar, as i started contrasting the two i noticed huge relations.
Both of these books involve the violence combined with growing up theme. As Prim is picked to go fight to the death at the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteered as tribute to protect her sister. This is a sign of growing up and realizing whats important in life. For The Outsiders, the gang life of the Ghetto didn't seem like Ponyboys type of life when he stabbed a Soc in self defense. As i read both books I also notice that both of the Authors are Girls, when both of these subjects seem very manly, gruesome, and and action packed, for from the usual chick-lit genre.
Both of these books involve the violence combined with growing up theme. As Prim is picked to go fight to the death at the Hunger Games, Katniss volunteered as tribute to protect her sister. This is a sign of growing up and realizing whats important in life. For The Outsiders, the gang life of the Ghetto didn't seem like Ponyboys type of life when he stabbed a Soc in self defense. As i read both books I also notice that both of the Authors are Girls, when both of these subjects seem very manly, gruesome, and and action packed, for from the usual chick-lit genre.
Ideas for my Literacy Narrative
To be honest, I am hesitant in writing my literacy narrative because I am not big on writing or reading. Last year, I struggled reading books because I never found one that I just could not put down. What is different this year, is that I realized its not reading that I don't like; it's just that I have been picking the wrong books. I now know that I should take time to find a book that speaks to me and what I am interested in, as opposed to last year when I would just pick the first book I could find in the library.
For my paper, I am going to write about this epiphany, and try to let everyone know that reading and writing are extremely important in life. Without these aspects of English, it would be hard to do anything in life if you want to succeed. Although I have an idea, the concept of a literacy narrative is still a blur to me. I need some explanation other than google, because google is very broad. I would rather a explanation that relates this specific class more.
Reading For this week
The Outsiders- S.E Hinton 20 minutes
The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton 25 minutes
The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins 1 hour
The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins 45 minutes
For my paper, I am going to write about this epiphany, and try to let everyone know that reading and writing are extremely important in life. Without these aspects of English, it would be hard to do anything in life if you want to succeed. Although I have an idea, the concept of a literacy narrative is still a blur to me. I need some explanation other than google, because google is very broad. I would rather a explanation that relates this specific class more.
Reading For this week
The Outsiders- S.E Hinton 20 minutes
The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton 25 minutes
The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins 1 hour
The Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins 45 minutes
Monday, September 10, 2012
Comment Responces
For my response to the comments i received for my Octopus blog. Tre and Katie showed interest in Marine Aquariums Systems and Invertebrates, so i would like this post to respond to them. First of all i am glad i posted the response in a way that seemed appealing to y'all even though y'all have never had a saltwater fish tank or anything like that. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone because the reward top setting up a piece of nature in your own home is second to none. To see colorful, active fish swimming in your room that would never have a chance to see unless you went diving in Hawaii is fascinating.
Although it is an amazing thing to experience, there are many elements about a saltwater tank that no one knows like what types of filters for whatever tank, what fish can live in harmony with the others, and and testing your water making sure your water chemistry is perfect. Overall this book has taught me so much that i just got a new tank that will be installed tomorrow, if you have the time and really want a piece f nature in your house, i would strongly recommend a saltwater aquarium.
Although it is an amazing thing to experience, there are many elements about a saltwater tank that no one knows like what types of filters for whatever tank, what fish can live in harmony with the others, and and testing your water making sure your water chemistry is perfect. Overall this book has taught me so much that i just got a new tank that will be installed tomorrow, if you have the time and really want a piece f nature in your house, i would strongly recommend a saltwater aquarium.
The Outsiders
This week I chose to start a new book, The Outsiders. I chose The Outsiders because Bennett and I did a project together, and his book seemed interesting. The Outsiders is about a guy named Ponyboy, who lives in the ghetto and has never really experienced life outside of this neighborhood. The "Socs" are a rich kid gang that is running the neighborhood. One of the "Socs" comes after Ponyboy, and in self defense he stabs the gang member.
Starting this book, made me reflect on how lucky I am to live in a safe neighborhood where violence is absent. Many of Ponyboy's friends are taught man hood through gang life, while we cant learn it through sports. Yet you can still be tough through sports, its a good way to meet friends, and hang out with them, and learn sportsmanship. While in a gang with guns, knifes, and drugs, they're taught a total opposite masculinity than we are.
Starting this book, made me reflect on how lucky I am to live in a safe neighborhood where violence is absent. Many of Ponyboy's friends are taught man hood through gang life, while we cant learn it through sports. Yet you can still be tough through sports, its a good way to meet friends, and hang out with them, and learn sportsmanship. While in a gang with guns, knifes, and drugs, they're taught a total opposite masculinity than we are.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Reading post
9/3- 1 hour- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 1-43
9/4- 20 minutes- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 39-55
9/5- 10 minutes- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 55-61
9/6- 1 hour- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 61-103
9/7- 1 hour- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 460-511
9/4- 20 minutes- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 39-55
9/5- 10 minutes- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 55-61
9/6- 1 hour- The Outsiders, S.E Hinton. Pg 61-103
9/7- 1 hour- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 460-511
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Aquarium Knowledge continued: Corals
As I Continue to read the Marine Aquarium Reference, I have learned many details on broad subjects such as, corals, fish, invertebrates, and marine systems. Moving on from the octopus obsession, I now am wanting a larger tank with corals, and more fish. This book has really helped me in getting great ideas to improve my tank. At first, I had no idea what a sump refugium or scroll coral was, or even that sand is considered live.
On Friday of this week, I am going to set up a coral reef tank with coral friendly fish. The books broad subjects on corals helped me a lot in deciding what colors I want for the tank to make it as bright and easy to manage as possible. This book also talks about systems. A system is a word for ecosystem that includes live sand, live rock, corals, and fish.
They all work together to sustain life and live together in harmony when you set it up correctly.
Thank goodness I have this book to guide me, or my tank would be looking like hurricane Isaac!
Wanted: Octopus
For My free read, I chose The marine Aquarium Reference. The reason I am interested in this book is because I have a saltwater aquarium in my room with many fish and corals. I thought this book would be great to refer to when I'm setting up my larger tank later this week. The theme is fish and aquatic life, and I learned many new things about filter systems, fish, and many neat facts.
Although I got this book for reference, I had a crazy discovery. As I'm flipping through this book I see the octopus section. Right when I saw this, I was dead set I wanted an octopus. Big eyes with 8 wavy tentacles for arms and legs luring in the dark cave of my home aquarium would be a fun thing to experience and be able to watch every day. Since I'm very interested, I keep reading, "The most Common Octopus in marine trade is the Blue ringed Octopus", which has a poisonous bite that is fatal for humans if bitten. So I start thinking...and reading on about the octopus.
The Octopus is an escape artist, squeezing through unsealed aquariums flopping on the floor, looking for sleeping prey. The Octopus is a nocturnal invertebrate that feeds in the night, and with his venomos bite is eager to escape. The fact that he is looking for prey with a bite that could kill me while I'm fast asleep made me veer off the octopus obsession rather abruptly! Although octopus are fascinating sea creatures, I dont think there rightful home is in an aquarium, and I don't think I could sleep in my house with the fear in my mind that any noise in the night could be an octupus on the prowl. I can see the headlines now, "Octopus on the loose and tentacle mark tracks have the cops looking at 1520 Ingleside Dr. from where it came from.... uh oh!
8/20- 30 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 1-39
8/21- 15 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 39-55
8/23- 1 hour - Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 55-107
8/24- 15 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 107-205
8/25- 20 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 205-215
8/26-1 hour- Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 215-290
8/27-30 min-Marine Aquariums Reference,Martin Moe Jr. Pg 290-311
8/28-15 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 311-328
8/29-1 hour-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 328-381
8/30-30 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 381-410
9/1-20 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 410-428
9/2-45 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 428-460
Although I got this book for reference, I had a crazy discovery. As I'm flipping through this book I see the octopus section. Right when I saw this, I was dead set I wanted an octopus. Big eyes with 8 wavy tentacles for arms and legs luring in the dark cave of my home aquarium would be a fun thing to experience and be able to watch every day. Since I'm very interested, I keep reading, "The most Common Octopus in marine trade is the Blue ringed Octopus", which has a poisonous bite that is fatal for humans if bitten. So I start thinking...and reading on about the octopus.
The Octopus is an escape artist, squeezing through unsealed aquariums flopping on the floor, looking for sleeping prey. The Octopus is a nocturnal invertebrate that feeds in the night, and with his venomos bite is eager to escape. The fact that he is looking for prey with a bite that could kill me while I'm fast asleep made me veer off the octopus obsession rather abruptly! Although octopus are fascinating sea creatures, I dont think there rightful home is in an aquarium, and I don't think I could sleep in my house with the fear in my mind that any noise in the night could be an octupus on the prowl. I can see the headlines now, "Octopus on the loose and tentacle mark tracks have the cops looking at 1520 Ingleside Dr. from where it came from.... uh oh!
8/20- 30 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 1-39
8/21- 15 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 39-55
8/23- 1 hour - Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 55-107
8/24- 15 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 107-205
8/25- 20 min- Marine Aquarium Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 205-215
8/26-1 hour- Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 215-290
8/27-30 min-Marine Aquariums Reference,Martin Moe Jr. Pg 290-311
8/28-15 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 311-328
8/29-1 hour-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 328-381
8/30-30 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 381-410
9/1-20 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 410-428
9/2-45 min-Marine Aquariums Reference, Martin Moe Jr. Pg 428-460
Sunday, September 2, 2012
In defense of school hours a sleepers manefesto
I believe school house should be shortened for the average high school and middle school student. The average attention span of a middle schooler or young high school student, especially if you have ADHD or ADD. With shorter classes I believe students will be able to focus during all of class rather than tuning out in the middle. Although this is a good point the main reason I would prefer shorter classes is because the day will be shorter and I would be able to sleep in. With a longer amount of time to sleep, students would be able to pay attention longer, without falling asleep.
With students living far away from school, some get up as early as five in the morning. Even adding thirty minutes to a couple of hours would benefit those students greatly, to having longer breakfasts, and be able to get their minds ready for the day ahead. Another problem with the long classes are fifty-five, there should be a five minute break in between each class for students to re-focus. While this arrangment may be difficult for schools to restart their average days, I believe the overall outcome will cause more students to be more efficient in school and in life.
With students living far away from school, some get up as early as five in the morning. Even adding thirty minutes to a couple of hours would benefit those students greatly, to having longer breakfasts, and be able to get their minds ready for the day ahead. Another problem with the long classes are fifty-five, there should be a five minute break in between each class for students to re-focus. While this arrangment may be difficult for schools to restart their average days, I believe the overall outcome will cause more students to be more efficient in school and in life.
Moment In Isaac
I glanced out my window to see the wind wiping through the trees creating a dance with the branches. The leaves flew across the street with each powerful blow. The cars were hidden under houses during the storm. I heard the thunder echoing in the silence. Lighting stroke not far away from my neighborhood. My house was mute while the storm continued. The rain slashed against the drain pipe with each drop.
I stepped outside when the storm grew softer, and the rain less frequent. The thunder was too far away to be of a threat for my neighborhood and I. My driveway was covered with pine-cones and branches. The houses that surrounded mine were shaking in the continuous wind. A full tree was knocked over, blocking the road, with it's dark bark falling onto the pavement. Overall, Isaac caused casualties for my neighbors, my friends, and my family but everything was fine and we were safe.
I stepped outside when the storm grew softer, and the rain less frequent. The thunder was too far away to be of a threat for my neighborhood and I. My driveway was covered with pine-cones and branches. The houses that surrounded mine were shaking in the continuous wind. A full tree was knocked over, blocking the road, with it's dark bark falling onto the pavement. Overall, Isaac caused casualties for my neighbors, my friends, and my family but everything was fine and we were safe.
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