10/22/07- An easy class with loads of homework or a hard class with little homework.
I would choose an easy class with loads of homework. Whenever I do homework that is easy I know what I'm doing and I can get a good grade on it. With a hard class with a lot of homework you have to take more time to think the work through.
10/23/07- Which of the decades has the best music?
I like to listen to music from the 80's. I enjoy hearing Lynyrd Skynyrd, ACDC, Steppenwolf, Guns N' Roses, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, and Tom Petty. There are many other groups from this decade that I like too. There is no other decade of music that compares to this one.
10/24/07- Do you like to hunt? Why or why not?
I like to hunt. I like the challenge of killing a deer or squirrel. I also enjoy eating deer. You can take deer meat and make it into almost anything. We usually make bologna, burger, and jerky with meat my family kills.
10/25/07-Nearly nine weeks into school... has you initial new lunch line opinion changed?
Yes my opinion has changed. I have gone from saying it is okay to totally hating it. The teachers do not enforce it and this causes more passing than before. Instead when people put there book bags down at a table they either walk around the room or most just go straight to the doors. This causes the people who actually follow the rules to get passed my people even more than before.
10/26/07-Do you (or will you) someday play the lottery?
As far as playing the lottery I don't look forward to it. There is a small chance in winning the lottery. The reason they have the lottery is for the lottery companies to make profit from people buying tickets. The only way I would play the lottery is if the earnings get extremely high I might take a chance but I won't play a lot.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Journals 10/15-10/19
10/15/07- What is the most annyoing pet naming convention?
The most annoying way of naming pets is calling them full names. All of my dogs have 2 parts to their names but they're just names that ring. For example my golden retrievers are Buddy Boy and Ali Baby. My two other dogs are Sally Ann and Yoshi Man. Anytime the aminals name is longer than two words is when it gets bad.
10/16/07-Of all the pets you have ever had... which one had the coolest name.
The pet I have had with the coolest name is Yoshi. It is a dog that we found and no one knows what kind of dog it is but it's small and has many coolers. He is very active and hyper. We got the name from Yoshi from Mario Brothers.
10/18/07-Suggest a few JT questions.
I don't have any wonderful ideas really. Maybe some sports topics but I just say that becuase I love sports. I'll just have to leave it up to Clark becuase he's such a brilliant thinker.
10/19/07-Great job with lousy pay or lousy job with great pay?
I would have alot of trouble choicing if I faced this situation. Both have their advantages but I would probably choose the one with lousy pay but great job. There is a chance that you could keep moving up in this job and get to a better pay.
The most annoying way of naming pets is calling them full names. All of my dogs have 2 parts to their names but they're just names that ring. For example my golden retrievers are Buddy Boy and Ali Baby. My two other dogs are Sally Ann and Yoshi Man. Anytime the aminals name is longer than two words is when it gets bad.
10/16/07-Of all the pets you have ever had... which one had the coolest name.
The pet I have had with the coolest name is Yoshi. It is a dog that we found and no one knows what kind of dog it is but it's small and has many coolers. He is very active and hyper. We got the name from Yoshi from Mario Brothers.
10/18/07-Suggest a few JT questions.
I don't have any wonderful ideas really. Maybe some sports topics but I just say that becuase I love sports. I'll just have to leave it up to Clark becuase he's such a brilliant thinker.
10/19/07-Great job with lousy pay or lousy job with great pay?
I would have alot of trouble choicing if I faced this situation. Both have their advantages but I would probably choose the one with lousy pay but great job. There is a chance that you could keep moving up in this job and get to a better pay.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Journal 10/9/07-10/12/07
10/9--How do you like you eggs?
I like like either scrambled or dippy eggs. Whenever I eat scrambled eggs I eat them with ketchup. When I eat dippy eggs I use toast. I dip the toast it the yoke until there's no yoke left. Then I use the whites make it into a sandwich with ketchup on it.
10/10--Write me a get well card/message/sentiment.
Mr. Clark get well soon. Even though you just have a sun burn it's okay to take a day off every once in a while. Plus when your gone we don't have as much work but the work we do the teachers can't explain much.
10/11--Redecorading is imminent... which three framed posters should go and why?
I never have liked the Wolverine. It would be tough deciding on two others. I would probably include the Green Lantern and Batman. The Batman poster is doing the same thing as Superman and everyone knows Batman doesn't compete with Superman.
10/12--Are/were you satisfied with you first marking period penformance in this class?
I was pretty satisfied with my first marking period. In English I did well. I wish I would have got an A but im satisfied with a B. As far as my other classes I have two A's and a C in Biology that I'm still trying to get to a B.
I like like either scrambled or dippy eggs. Whenever I eat scrambled eggs I eat them with ketchup. When I eat dippy eggs I use toast. I dip the toast it the yoke until there's no yoke left. Then I use the whites make it into a sandwich with ketchup on it.
10/10--Write me a get well card/message/sentiment.
Mr. Clark get well soon. Even though you just have a sun burn it's okay to take a day off every once in a while. Plus when your gone we don't have as much work but the work we do the teachers can't explain much.
10/11--Redecorading is imminent... which three framed posters should go and why?
I never have liked the Wolverine. It would be tough deciding on two others. I would probably include the Green Lantern and Batman. The Batman poster is doing the same thing as Superman and everyone knows Batman doesn't compete with Superman.
10/12--Are/were you satisfied with you first marking period penformance in this class?
I was pretty satisfied with my first marking period. In English I did well. I wish I would have got an A but im satisfied with a B. As far as my other classes I have two A's and a C in Biology that I'm still trying to get to a B.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Book Synopsis: Of Mice and Men
Title: Of Mice and Men
Author: John Steinbeck
Publication date: 1978
Page count:107
Type: Fiction
Started on: August 31, 2007
Finished on: September 27, 2007
My grade: A
1. Why did I decide to read this book?
There are a few reasons I read this book. When I had my second synopsis due soon I knew I had to read another book. I was looking at Clark's collection and that's when he requested this book. I didn't complain any because I didn't know what books were good and what ones weren't. I liked the appearance of the book. The front cover is nice illustrations and the book had 107 short pages.
2. Plot summary (avoiding major spoilers when possible):
The book begins with two men arriving at a pond. When they speak you then find out why they are there. They had been hiding after causing trouble at the last place they employed. The reason they were ran out of town is because Lennie was feeling a girls dress because he likes soft things and the girl took it the wrong way. Now the two of them were looking for a new place to work and stay out of trouble. Another thing you find out is the bigger guy, Lennie, is kind of slow so George is there to take care of him. The two men have had a dream to own their own land also, this would make them their own boss.
The two men walk down the stream to find the ranch they were going to work at. While there a lot of things occur. The two men let the secret of owning their own land get around. Then two other men decide to help out. Candy and Crooks offer to join in. Then Lennie and Curley get into a fight and Lennie breaks his hand which could have ruined their plan but they get Curley to keep from telling anyone what happened. Later when Curley wife is in the barn with Lennie is when the plan come apart. Lennie began stroking her hair and she begins to scream. When she scream Lennie covers her mouth because he's afraid George won't let him "tend to rabbits". After a while Lennie gets very frustrated and accidentally kills her. So as a result Lennie runs away and when the ranch members find out they go looking for him.
3. What is the setting, and why is it important to the novel?
The story begins at a pond. The men are there because they are looking for the ranch after fleeing a city. Where this story takes place most is at the ranch. The ranch is a place where most of the good and bad events take place. The description of the ranch gives you the feeling of a rough and dangerous place. The importance of the pond though is because this is also where Lennie dies at the very end.
4. Who are the main characters, and what roles do they play in the novel?
George and Lennie are the first two characters you meet. George is a smaller guy but very intelegent. Lennie is the bigger guy who is slow but very strong. The owner of the ranch is referred to as the "boss". The boss is Curley's father. Curley is younger gentleman but has the reputation of being a good fighter. Curley's wife is mentioned in the story just as much as Curley. She's a very pretty girl but often flirts with the ranch workers. She says she had the chance to become an actress but her mother didn't allow her. Candy is a worker at the ranch. He has lost his hand and isn't need at the ranch much. Candy also has a dog who is killed by Carlson because Carlson says he is an old dog who doesn't need to suffer, he also mentions that the dog stinks and annoys the ranch workers. Crooks is a black guy that joins George and Lennie's plan to own their own land. Slim is the one who is most recognized for his experience with ranch work and such things.
5. What is/are the main conflict(s) in the novel?
The main conflict is that George is always looking after Lennie. George cares for Lennie even though Lennie is holding George back from living a good life. As much as Lennie tries he always finds a way to get into trouble. After a while it must really get to George that Lennie can't take care of himself. He knows Lennie isn't living a very good life because he's always listening to George.
6. Describe the climax of the novel.
The climax of the novel is when Lennie kills Curley's wife. This causes all tables to turn. Curley is out to kill Lennie after he kills his wife. George realizes that Lennie is to strong for his own control and may have very major head problems. Also the dream of owning there own land goes down the drain. They will not be able to make there stake because they'd have no place to work. The killing of Curley's wife also leads to Lennie's death.
7. What is the significance of the book's title? Is the title appropriate, or would I change it to something else?
The significance of the title is the ending effect. Through out the book you learn how Lennie loves furry, soft things. He loves touching animals, cloth, or anything with a soft feeling to it. He kind of gets an obsession over furry things. At the beginning of the book Lennie kills a mouse on accident. Also at the end of the book he kills Curley's wife on accident. He just wanted to pet the mouse but kills it instead. He just wanted to touch Curley's wife's hair also but instead when she begins to scream he accidentally kills her.
8. What is my opinion about this book? Why (give specifics)?
I really enjoyed this book. It is exciting to read and I'm very glad I did. I liked how fast things changed in this novel. When everything is looking good then everything falls apart. For example when the men were doing fine on the farm Lennie gets in a fight with Curley and breaks Curley's hand and you think Lennie and George are going to have to leave, they talk Curley into not telling anyone and acting like nothing happened. I also enjoyed reading about Lennie and his obsession with furry things. This causes so much trouble in the book.
Author: John Steinbeck
Publication date: 1978
Page count:107
Type: Fiction
Started on: August 31, 2007
Finished on: September 27, 2007
My grade: A
1. Why did I decide to read this book?
There are a few reasons I read this book. When I had my second synopsis due soon I knew I had to read another book. I was looking at Clark's collection and that's when he requested this book. I didn't complain any because I didn't know what books were good and what ones weren't. I liked the appearance of the book. The front cover is nice illustrations and the book had 107 short pages.
2. Plot summary (avoiding major spoilers when possible):
The book begins with two men arriving at a pond. When they speak you then find out why they are there. They had been hiding after causing trouble at the last place they employed. The reason they were ran out of town is because Lennie was feeling a girls dress because he likes soft things and the girl took it the wrong way. Now the two of them were looking for a new place to work and stay out of trouble. Another thing you find out is the bigger guy, Lennie, is kind of slow so George is there to take care of him. The two men have had a dream to own their own land also, this would make them their own boss.
The two men walk down the stream to find the ranch they were going to work at. While there a lot of things occur. The two men let the secret of owning their own land get around. Then two other men decide to help out. Candy and Crooks offer to join in. Then Lennie and Curley get into a fight and Lennie breaks his hand which could have ruined their plan but they get Curley to keep from telling anyone what happened. Later when Curley wife is in the barn with Lennie is when the plan come apart. Lennie began stroking her hair and she begins to scream. When she scream Lennie covers her mouth because he's afraid George won't let him "tend to rabbits". After a while Lennie gets very frustrated and accidentally kills her. So as a result Lennie runs away and when the ranch members find out they go looking for him.
3. What is the setting, and why is it important to the novel?
The story begins at a pond. The men are there because they are looking for the ranch after fleeing a city. Where this story takes place most is at the ranch. The ranch is a place where most of the good and bad events take place. The description of the ranch gives you the feeling of a rough and dangerous place. The importance of the pond though is because this is also where Lennie dies at the very end.
4. Who are the main characters, and what roles do they play in the novel?
George and Lennie are the first two characters you meet. George is a smaller guy but very intelegent. Lennie is the bigger guy who is slow but very strong. The owner of the ranch is referred to as the "boss". The boss is Curley's father. Curley is younger gentleman but has the reputation of being a good fighter. Curley's wife is mentioned in the story just as much as Curley. She's a very pretty girl but often flirts with the ranch workers. She says she had the chance to become an actress but her mother didn't allow her. Candy is a worker at the ranch. He has lost his hand and isn't need at the ranch much. Candy also has a dog who is killed by Carlson because Carlson says he is an old dog who doesn't need to suffer, he also mentions that the dog stinks and annoys the ranch workers. Crooks is a black guy that joins George and Lennie's plan to own their own land. Slim is the one who is most recognized for his experience with ranch work and such things.
5. What is/are the main conflict(s) in the novel?
The main conflict is that George is always looking after Lennie. George cares for Lennie even though Lennie is holding George back from living a good life. As much as Lennie tries he always finds a way to get into trouble. After a while it must really get to George that Lennie can't take care of himself. He knows Lennie isn't living a very good life because he's always listening to George.
6. Describe the climax of the novel.
The climax of the novel is when Lennie kills Curley's wife. This causes all tables to turn. Curley is out to kill Lennie after he kills his wife. George realizes that Lennie is to strong for his own control and may have very major head problems. Also the dream of owning there own land goes down the drain. They will not be able to make there stake because they'd have no place to work. The killing of Curley's wife also leads to Lennie's death.
7. What is the significance of the book's title? Is the title appropriate, or would I change it to something else?
The significance of the title is the ending effect. Through out the book you learn how Lennie loves furry, soft things. He loves touching animals, cloth, or anything with a soft feeling to it. He kind of gets an obsession over furry things. At the beginning of the book Lennie kills a mouse on accident. Also at the end of the book he kills Curley's wife on accident. He just wanted to pet the mouse but kills it instead. He just wanted to touch Curley's wife's hair also but instead when she begins to scream he accidentally kills her.
8. What is my opinion about this book? Why (give specifics)?
I really enjoyed this book. It is exciting to read and I'm very glad I did. I liked how fast things changed in this novel. When everything is looking good then everything falls apart. For example when the men were doing fine on the farm Lennie gets in a fight with Curley and breaks Curley's hand and you think Lennie and George are going to have to leave, they talk Curley into not telling anyone and acting like nothing happened. I also enjoyed reading about Lennie and his obsession with furry things. This causes so much trouble in the book.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Journals 9/-10/5
DOL:
No, I didn't have trouble with the quotes assignment. The assignment was long but not very hard. It took me over an hour to complete it. I have done it in the past and I have learned it's easier to just type them instead of writing them and then typing them.
10/2-- Who is your Hero?
My hero is Nolan Ryan. Nolan is one of the best pitchers of all time. He played in eight all-star games, had seven no hitters, and 5,714 strikeouts. Nolan Ryan threw a fastball at 101.8 mph to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. There are so many reasons that I look up to Nolan. A dream of mine is to one day be as successful as him.
10/3-- Critique each hallway's home coming decor.
I like the sophomore hallway the best. I spent three hours helping with it. The juniors did a very good job for the amount of people they had. The seniors didn't do as well as the sophomores and juniors. The freshman did a horrible job in my oppinion but they didn't have experience.
10/4--Based on you life now... predict your death.
Based on my life I will probably die of getting shot saving the world. I'm going to secretly rule the world and someone is going to find out and try to kill me. I am going to be a cop who survives being shot but surviving on several occasions.
10/5--Homecoming game ----> Who will win? Predict the score.
I think that Keyser will win tonight. I predict the tornadoes to win 34 to 14. It won't be a blow out or a nail bitter.
9/28--Video games: Do violent video games negatively influence those who play them? Will playing violent games make someone a violent person?
I believe that those who play violent video games should be mature enough to not let it influence them. When children play video games that are violent it probably effects them negatively. The kids probably thinks it's cool to do what the people in video games are doing.
No, I didn't have trouble with the quotes assignment. The assignment was long but not very hard. It took me over an hour to complete it. I have done it in the past and I have learned it's easier to just type them instead of writing them and then typing them.
10/2-- Who is your Hero?
My hero is Nolan Ryan. Nolan is one of the best pitchers of all time. He played in eight all-star games, had seven no hitters, and 5,714 strikeouts. Nolan Ryan threw a fastball at 101.8 mph to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. There are so many reasons that I look up to Nolan. A dream of mine is to one day be as successful as him.
10/3-- Critique each hallway's home coming decor.
I like the sophomore hallway the best. I spent three hours helping with it. The juniors did a very good job for the amount of people they had. The seniors didn't do as well as the sophomores and juniors. The freshman did a horrible job in my oppinion but they didn't have experience.
10/4--Based on you life now... predict your death.
Based on my life I will probably die of getting shot saving the world. I'm going to secretly rule the world and someone is going to find out and try to kill me. I am going to be a cop who survives being shot but surviving on several occasions.
10/5--Homecoming game ----> Who will win? Predict the score.
I think that Keyser will win tonight. I predict the tornadoes to win 34 to 14. It won't be a blow out or a nail bitter.
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