Glass by Ellen Hopkins
4/20- 222-584( 3 hrs 21 min)
4/21- 584- 681 (1 hr)
Total: 4 hrs 21 min
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Reading Times and Exemption
Glass by Ellen Hopkins
4/13/13-first 222 pages.... 2 hrs and 37 minutes.
4/13/13-first 222 pages.... 2 hrs and 37 minutes.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Reading Response
Fallout by Ellen Hopkins
Last Book in sequel to Crank
The three main characters are Hunter, Autumn, and Summer. I am really glad that in the end they all got together and bonded to become one big family. A kind of dysfunctional one, but at least they got to meet each other. I was really disappointed, though, when Kristina, their mother, barely even acknowledged them because she hadn't even seen them since they were babies. It's as if she doesn't know love.
For Autumn, I don't know why she would lie to her boyfriend. The situation wasn't that serious, but at least she got to see her father. That's good, but kind of insane that her father almost ruined the wedding because of his problem. Hunter, the guy that everyone wants. He shouldn't have given in to temptation. Hunter was lowly in doing that, but I'm glad that things went back to the way they were for him because he is nice and sweet. Summer is really dumb. She made a bad decision. She should have known that accident was coming their way right when she let her boyfriend get behind the wheel.
Reading Times: pages 222-663, 3/31-4/6, 6 hrs
Total: 441 pages, 6 hrs.
Last Book in sequel to Crank
The three main characters are Hunter, Autumn, and Summer. I am really glad that in the end they all got together and bonded to become one big family. A kind of dysfunctional one, but at least they got to meet each other. I was really disappointed, though, when Kristina, their mother, barely even acknowledged them because she hadn't even seen them since they were babies. It's as if she doesn't know love.
For Autumn, I don't know why she would lie to her boyfriend. The situation wasn't that serious, but at least she got to see her father. That's good, but kind of insane that her father almost ruined the wedding because of his problem. Hunter, the guy that everyone wants. He shouldn't have given in to temptation. Hunter was lowly in doing that, but I'm glad that things went back to the way they were for him because he is nice and sweet. Summer is really dumb. She made a bad decision. She should have known that accident was coming their way right when she let her boyfriend get behind the wheel.
Reading Times: pages 222-663, 3/31-4/6, 6 hrs
Total: 441 pages, 6 hrs.
Analyze a song
"Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z- Lyrics
"Under my umbrella"- a form of protection
"Under my umbrella" is repeated constantly through out the entire song. I think the umbrella symbolizes a form of protection. When saying "Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever" I think Rihanna is trying to say she's there for you through thick and thin. For one, sunshine is usually bright and happy with no worries. Nothing is wrong, and everything is going right. When the rain gets in the way, there is usually a struggle or obstacle to get by, but with the umbrella, their relationship will stay constant and loyal. "Come in to me" for protection when the rain is pouring so you can be safe, and that person can depend on her.
"Let it rain, I hydroplane into fame"
"You know me, in anticipation for precipitation"- internal rhymes
"Under my umbrella (ella ella ay ay ay)"- Assonance/alliteration
The internal rhymes are making the the song more upbeat and rhythmic. Jay-Z is making it sound like there is a reason for him to be protected with the internal rhymes. He seems as if he expects the rain and with the rhymes, he's making it sound like he's happy and so it's actually meaningful for him to go under the umbrella. The assonance/alliteration is making the song smooth. Repeated, flowy smoothness. The vowels repeating are welcoming because you just want to join in saying them because of the sound and how much it repeats. They are giving more reason for someone to go under the umbrella (um-buh-rella[how Rihanna sings it]).
"Under my umbrella"- a form of protection
"Under my umbrella" is repeated constantly through out the entire song. I think the umbrella symbolizes a form of protection. When saying "Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever" I think Rihanna is trying to say she's there for you through thick and thin. For one, sunshine is usually bright and happy with no worries. Nothing is wrong, and everything is going right. When the rain gets in the way, there is usually a struggle or obstacle to get by, but with the umbrella, their relationship will stay constant and loyal. "Come in to me" for protection when the rain is pouring so you can be safe, and that person can depend on her.
"Let it rain, I hydroplane into fame"
"You know me, in anticipation for precipitation"- internal rhymes
"Under my umbrella (ella ella ay ay ay)"- Assonance/alliteration
The internal rhymes are making the the song more upbeat and rhythmic. Jay-Z is making it sound like there is a reason for him to be protected with the internal rhymes. He seems as if he expects the rain and with the rhymes, he's making it sound like he's happy and so it's actually meaningful for him to go under the umbrella. The assonance/alliteration is making the song smooth. Repeated, flowy smoothness. The vowels repeating are welcoming because you just want to join in saying them because of the sound and how much it repeats. They are giving more reason for someone to go under the umbrella (um-buh-rella[how Rihanna sings it]).
Monday, March 25, 2013
Literacy Analysis
I've decided to revise my literacy analysis paper. For one, I got a low B on it which was the lowest grade out of all three papers. I also think I could do way better on it. It seems, to me, that I didn't summarize the story, but since Dr. D said I did, I guess I could improve the order of my story. That would fall in the organization category for a trait of good writing.
The other trait of good writing I would focus on would be content. As I'm reading more of the comments on my paper, I do see what she means about the summarizing. I should add more of my own thoughts. I should also support my quotations more. In my mind, the things I'm trying to say are already supported by the quotes, but that's something I need to change. Besides those two traits, we all need to work on word choice and conventions because that's something you would need to do anyway.
Reading Times: (Fallout by Ellen Hopkins) 3/19- 20 minutes, 3/20- 20 minutes, 3/21- 15 minutes, 3/22- 15 minutes, 3/24- (Jane Goodall Post) 25 minutes, 3/25- 30 minutes, 3/25 (this post, turnitin)- 30 minutes
Total: 155 minutes
The other trait of good writing I would focus on would be content. As I'm reading more of the comments on my paper, I do see what she means about the summarizing. I should add more of my own thoughts. I should also support my quotations more. In my mind, the things I'm trying to say are already supported by the quotes, but that's something I need to change. Besides those two traits, we all need to work on word choice and conventions because that's something you would need to do anyway.
Reading Times: (Fallout by Ellen Hopkins) 3/19- 20 minutes, 3/20- 20 minutes, 3/21- 15 minutes, 3/22- 15 minutes, 3/24- (Jane Goodall Post) 25 minutes, 3/25- 30 minutes, 3/25 (this post, turnitin)- 30 minutes
Total: 155 minutes
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Jane Goodall Plagiarized
The fact that Jane Goodall plagiarized in her latest book seems serious to me. For one, at our school we have serious consequences if we plagiarize. Secondly, she just threw passages in there without paraphrasing a little bit. It seems as if Jane Goodall took the matter lightly because all she said was sorry. I thought if things like that happened you could get sued or something, but from the article, it seems that no one has taken any action to tell Goodall that she may have to pay a fee or she can't sell her book. I am very surprised that this happened, especially since it was sometimes paragraphs that were not given credit to the actual author.
I think they should correct it by not selling the books that have already been copied even though that may waste money. They could also have like an extra page of the book where it says all the sources, or she could have a page or something official where she puts all the information that she took on it. Another thing I questioned was why didn't the publisher of the book read it before they made copies of the book. Aren't they suppose to check for mistakes, errors, or anything that is wrong with a book? They need to introduce the authors of the things they stole, paraphrase, quote, and anything else. How could they be so careless? Even I know to do such things. It may be difficult for them to look through the entire book, word by word, but since it was published for everyone to read with her name on it, it was pretty serious.
I think they should correct it by not selling the books that have already been copied even though that may waste money. They could also have like an extra page of the book where it says all the sources, or she could have a page or something official where she puts all the information that she took on it. Another thing I questioned was why didn't the publisher of the book read it before they made copies of the book. Aren't they suppose to check for mistakes, errors, or anything that is wrong with a book? They need to introduce the authors of the things they stole, paraphrase, quote, and anything else. How could they be so careless? Even I know to do such things. It may be difficult for them to look through the entire book, word by word, but since it was published for everyone to read with her name on it, it was pretty serious.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Nervous Condition Thoughts
I think the upcoming ninth graders should read Nervous Conditions. It will enrich their minds on a totally different community than we live in now. They may become more grateful on the things they have, and they may realize that life is rough for a lot of people in this world. Also, it is one of the books where after you finish reading it, you know exactly what to put for the essential question that is asked for from each book we read, "How do community and culture shape who we are?"
As I see it, the book was pretty good. I couldn't really relate to most of the things they were talking about, but I was able to comprehend what they were going through in my head. The struggles of this and that, and why they did that and this. The discussions raised in class were helpful to the thought process of the book so I was rarely confused of which direction Tambu was going in while telling the story.
Readers will also gain a large amount of knowledge about Zimbabwe(Rhodesia) in the 1960's and will learn a lot about the culture. Varying from language, patriarchal society, food, social class systems,etc., it definitely wouldn't hurt to learn about those different aspects. Furthermore, thinking about how class systems and patriarchal societies are still occurring in a watered-down state in Zimbabwe now will also help distinguish the growth of their community and culture.
As these 9th graders ponder for more questions about this book, Dr. deGravelles will be giving more answers which will help them succeed for the final exam. Not only will it help them think beyond the essential question for the books, but also they will think beyond the question and take it into consideration for their own lives.
Reading Times: 3/17- 3 hours for interview and film study paper
3/17- 2 hours of reading Fallout by Ellen Hopkins
As I see it, the book was pretty good. I couldn't really relate to most of the things they were talking about, but I was able to comprehend what they were going through in my head. The struggles of this and that, and why they did that and this. The discussions raised in class were helpful to the thought process of the book so I was rarely confused of which direction Tambu was going in while telling the story.
Readers will also gain a large amount of knowledge about Zimbabwe(Rhodesia) in the 1960's and will learn a lot about the culture. Varying from language, patriarchal society, food, social class systems,etc., it definitely wouldn't hurt to learn about those different aspects. Furthermore, thinking about how class systems and patriarchal societies are still occurring in a watered-down state in Zimbabwe now will also help distinguish the growth of their community and culture.
As these 9th graders ponder for more questions about this book, Dr. deGravelles will be giving more answers which will help them succeed for the final exam. Not only will it help them think beyond the essential question for the books, but also they will think beyond the question and take it into consideration for their own lives.
Reading Times: 3/17- 3 hours for interview and film study paper
3/17- 2 hours of reading Fallout by Ellen Hopkins
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