So far, I have found LOTF really interesting. I knew I was going to like it because my Dad told me it was a really good book. I really like the amount of effort that the author put in each and every word. Even when you don't think a phrase or a word is important, it means something in the big picture. I enjoy the symbolism it has with the bible. Lately, the author has connected the book with the bible. It's funny because when someone in my class said that it related to the garden of Eve, I looked back and thought that it sure did.
My favorite character in LOTF is defiantly Ralph. He reminds me of people I know. He shows leadership, curiosity, and best of all, he gets annoyed with the little kids. Also, Ralph kind of does his own thing, he doesn't follow others. I really admire that characteristic. I honestly cannot wait to read more and discover more of Ralph adorable traits.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Self written prompt.
In LOTF, do you think it's fair that the boys picked one leader?
No, I do not think it is fair that the boys picked a leader. I feel like each of the boys should have worked together and put in teamwork, rather than having one ruler. Readers have the impression that Ralph is a good kid, but good enough to be leader of about 18 stranded boys on a deserted island?
My argument is that the boys should not have just jumped into conclusion and picked the boy with the conch shell as leader. I feel like it would have been better in that ran a race to see whose faster, or something like that. It would have made the story a little more interesting or exciting.
Reading Record:
11-11- Chapter 2 of LOTF, 45 min.
11-12- Short story draft corrections-20 min
11-13- Chapter 3 of LOTF, 35 min.
11-14- Journals for chapter 1,2,3- 45 min.
11-15- Worked on short story, 30 min
11-16-
11-17-
Total: 2 hrs. 45 min
ppt.- LOTF- 31-49
No, I do not think it is fair that the boys picked a leader. I feel like each of the boys should have worked together and put in teamwork, rather than having one ruler. Readers have the impression that Ralph is a good kid, but good enough to be leader of about 18 stranded boys on a deserted island?
My argument is that the boys should not have just jumped into conclusion and picked the boy with the conch shell as leader. I feel like it would have been better in that ran a race to see whose faster, or something like that. It would have made the story a little more interesting or exciting.
Reading Record:
11-11- Chapter 2 of LOTF, 45 min.
11-12- Short story draft corrections-20 min
11-13- Chapter 3 of LOTF, 35 min.
11-14- Journals for chapter 1,2,3- 45 min.
11-15- Worked on short story, 30 min
11-16-
11-17-
Total: 2 hrs. 45 min
ppt.- LOTF- 31-49
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Driving
I'm almost 15, so I have started to practice driving. Janurary 5th I will be able to get my permit. I am really nervous. My sister doesn't really trust me driving her car, but my dad lets me. A couple days ago my dad let me drive his small car to go eat dinner. I was gripping the wheel so tight my hands were red. It was dark and rainy outside, and that is like my fourth time driving. I ended up doing great though!
One thing I cannot stand is big cars. I get scared going on the road with them. I just drove my uncles truck and it was the scariest thing ever! I cannot even relax in cars like that. We went on the back roads of my neighborhood, so it wasn't as bad. I only got honked at one time, which is good for me, because I was going a little less than the speed limit. I just ignore the honk though, because I try not to let other cars pressure me.
One thing I cannot stand is big cars. I get scared going on the road with them. I just drove my uncles truck and it was the scariest thing ever! I cannot even relax in cars like that. We went on the back roads of my neighborhood, so it wasn't as bad. I only got honked at one time, which is good for me, because I was going a little less than the speed limit. I just ignore the honk though, because I try not to let other cars pressure me.
LOTF activity response
This week Dr. D told us to imagine if we were trapped on an island together; the first thing that shot through my mind was oh great! I don't mean this is a rude way, but I would not want to be trapped on an island, much less with 18 high schoolers trying to establish things. The first thing we did was try to shout ideas over each other. When that failed, we said that you could only talk if you had the fork in your hand. All of our ideas were crashing.
I think if this was really life, I would cry my eyes out, be frightened, and just kind of go with the flow. I would stay with the class though, not branch out and fight for my own self. If this happened over a long period of time, I truly believe we would have stuff figured out. We would have a camp ground, fire, a doctor, shelter, and etc. I believe my class could sort things out, it would just be hard at first. One thing my class would have done well was establish all the necessity to life. We would build shuttlers, find water, start a fire, find food, and etc. I think we would all assign roles or jobs for people in the class. One big challenge that we would have defiantly faced was handing out those jobs.
Reading Record:
11-4- literacy analysis outline, 35 min
11-5- literacy analysis draft, 40 min, in writing center
11-6- literacy analysis draft, 40 min, in writing center
11-7- literacy analysis draft, 20 min
11-8- read LOTF 40 min
11-9- read LOTF 15 min
11-10- read LOTF- 45 min
Total: 235 min
ppt.- LOTF- 7-31
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Reading Record
10-28- 10 min reading
10-29- Peermark reviews 30 min.
10-30- 10 min reading
10-31- literacy analysis 20 min
11-1- literacy analysis 20 min
11-2- literacy analysis 15 min
11-3 literacy analysis 30 min
Total= 1 hr. 65 min.
ppt. 327-334
10-29- Peermark reviews 30 min.
10-30- 10 min reading
10-31- literacy analysis 20 min
11-1- literacy analysis 20 min
11-2- literacy analysis 15 min
11-3 literacy analysis 30 min
Total= 1 hr. 65 min.
ppt. 327-334
Sunday, October 27, 2013
fReE p0sT (Friday's retreat)
On Friday. October 25, the freshman's had there first retreat. Most of my class was excepting it to be boring because we had to work all day, but I looked at it as a ticket out of school. When we first got to the retreat, I saw a lot of water bottles. It was freezing, but we still needed some way to hydrate ourselves. I was shivering as they put us into groups. The first thing my group had to do was cut weeds and trees and just clear out this part of the side walk. Well, for an hour we all sat there with face mask on trying not to inhale the floating pollen. After about an hour, I stepped back reliaziing that my group's hard work did pay off. Next up, was making a trail. For the next hour we had to sit there and clears a pathway or soon to be trail. It was hard, but very fun. I felt that my group really accomplished the task given. The next activity, was listening to these 2 people talk. Some but say that was boring, but it was fun because I got to sit down for a while blur out voices while listening to the nature.
Lunch cam next. We ate hot pizza and drank the semi cool water bottles we had been asked to bring. After we ate, we just got to chill and hang around the park. Then the last yet most fun activity was canoeing. Audrey and I, hopped in the canoe in search of some trash. We were like pro canoers, everything went smooth. Nobody fell in! I was sad when canoeing ended because that meant the day was over. We hopped back on the bus and had a good time until we arrived at EHS. My experience's during that retreat are very memorable!
Lunch cam next. We ate hot pizza and drank the semi cool water bottles we had been asked to bring. After we ate, we just got to chill and hang around the park. Then the last yet most fun activity was canoeing. Audrey and I, hopped in the canoe in search of some trash. We were like pro canoers, everything went smooth. Nobody fell in! I was sad when canoeing ended because that meant the day was over. We hopped back on the bus and had a good time until we arrived at EHS. My experience's during that retreat are very memorable!
the 3 short stories
The three short stories I read were The Sniper, Araby, and The Chrysanthemums. I noticed that in each one of these stories I had way more annotations than I'm used to. I think the reasoning for this is because after the test I clearly know this material. It took me about 35 minutes each story.
The elements I found easiest to find was definatly character and setting. To me, in all three of the above stories, those 3 elements just stood out. Each author described the characters in there story vividly and fully. Fully meaning that I could picture each character. The other element that was easy to find was setting. In the stories we read as a class, to me the setting was difficult to find, but in those 3 stories it seemed easier! Like way easier!
The elements I found easiest to find was definatly character and setting. To me, in all three of the above stories, those 3 elements just stood out. Each author described the characters in there story vividly and fully. Fully meaning that I could picture each character. The other element that was easy to find was setting. In the stories we read as a class, to me the setting was difficult to find, but in those 3 stories it seemed easier! Like way easier!
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