I predict that Bob Ewell who is the father of Mayella will kill Atticus. Every time Atticus goes by Bob, he's been threatening to kill Atticus. It is inevitable that Bob Ewell will carry out his mission/plan to make sure that Atticus won't tell the judge. His mission/plan was to also kill Judge Taylor. I support my prediction with the fact that Atticus along with his children are more than likely will expose the truth. It is improbable that Atticus will not make it to the end of the story.
I also predict that "Boo" Radley would no longer sustain his obscure existences. Once Jem and Scout see "Boo" Radley, it will ease their apprehension and fears. Dill will also stop persuing to see "Boo" Radley. I think that Jem and Scout will still be afraid of him, but not as much once they see him.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
TKAM post #7
Blog post #7
Option B
Everyone had a different response to the case. Everyone had a different side to the case. Jem, Aunt Alexandra, Dill, Miss Maudie, Bob Ewell all had different reactions. So far reading this book, it seems like Bob Ewell did it. Bob actually did do it. He didn't say that he did do it, but he made of clear that he did do it. Jem was sad, Jem seemed a little disappointed. Jem was so investigated in the case. He was hoping for Atticus win the case. He kind of knew that Tom didn't do it because Atticus told him how society works. Jem really thought he was going to win. Right after he was convicted of assaulting and raping Mayella, Jem cried. He wasn't always moody, but he was hoping for Atticus to win. Then also Aunt Alexandra knew that Tom was going to lose. It was all white people who are racist towards all black people. Atticus felt the same way. Dill felt like Jem, but he wasn't as sad as Jem, but also Dill didn't have feel happy at all.
Miss Muadie wasn't sad at all. Miss Muadie felt the same. Miss Maudie said that if Atticus wants to throw his head to the wall than he could don't stop him. Miss Muadie knew the outcome also. All the grown ups knew the outcome. Right after Miss Muadie gave Jem a cake. She knew how Jem felt so she gave him a bigger piece of cake but she also gave him a bigger one because he was growing up. Bob Ewell was kind of scared too. Bob Ewell threatened Atticus he would kill him if he told the judge that Bob Ewell assaulted and raped Mayella. Bob Ewell was scared of Atticus because he get the judge to convict Bob.
Option B
Everyone had a different response to the case. Everyone had a different side to the case. Jem, Aunt Alexandra, Dill, Miss Maudie, Bob Ewell all had different reactions. So far reading this book, it seems like Bob Ewell did it. Bob actually did do it. He didn't say that he did do it, but he made of clear that he did do it. Jem was sad, Jem seemed a little disappointed. Jem was so investigated in the case. He was hoping for Atticus win the case. He kind of knew that Tom didn't do it because Atticus told him how society works. Jem really thought he was going to win. Right after he was convicted of assaulting and raping Mayella, Jem cried. He wasn't always moody, but he was hoping for Atticus to win. Then also Aunt Alexandra knew that Tom was going to lose. It was all white people who are racist towards all black people. Atticus felt the same way. Dill felt like Jem, but he wasn't as sad as Jem, but also Dill didn't have feel happy at all.
Miss Muadie wasn't sad at all. Miss Muadie felt the same. Miss Maudie said that if Atticus wants to throw his head to the wall than he could don't stop him. Miss Muadie knew the outcome also. All the grown ups knew the outcome. Right after Miss Muadie gave Jem a cake. She knew how Jem felt so she gave him a bigger piece of cake but she also gave him a bigger one because he was growing up. Bob Ewell was kind of scared too. Bob Ewell threatened Atticus he would kill him if he told the judge that Bob Ewell assaulted and raped Mayella. Bob Ewell was scared of Atticus because he get the judge to convict Bob.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
TKAM post #6
Journal entry #6
Option B
I remember when me and my brother used to be like Jem and Scout. We always liked to play with each other in different ways. We built legos. We would help cook with our parents, we did a lot of that back then. Made jokes out of random things. We would work with our dad. Many times my brother and I would watch movies together also. We always played video games with each other. When my brother started to get older, we grew apart in some ways. I do one thing, then my brother would probably do the opposite. In the case of Jem and Scout their relationship was described as close knit. As they grew older their relationship changed. In the case of my brother and I , I guess the age difference caught up with us but I wouldn't say we grew apart but it has changed.
My brother Kenneth and I never went to a summer camp , but we managed to always find something to do. I would see our neighbor and talk to them. I met someone who lived in Colorado when I visited to Las Vegas. We went swimming. We would always make dares to do something weird in the pool. I don't remember all the dares, but they were fun. Jem and Scout would visit their dad at the courthouse when he had a trial. Summer was different for Scout and Jem . Summer for them meant nothing but free time to do nothing.
Spending time together as a family is an important family value. There is something we always did together. I remember we went movie hopping. We watch two movies in a row. We go to the park a lot and play basketball. I would play game with them. Me and my brother don't do much because of extracurricular activities, but in the summer, we find ourselves hanging out a lot. Me and my dad hang out a lot also. When my brothers gone, we would go shopping or go to the mall for some shoes. I would help my dad fix the car. However, for Jem and Scout they made dares.
Option B
I remember when me and my brother used to be like Jem and Scout. We always liked to play with each other in different ways. We built legos. We would help cook with our parents, we did a lot of that back then. Made jokes out of random things. We would work with our dad. Many times my brother and I would watch movies together also. We always played video games with each other. When my brother started to get older, we grew apart in some ways. I do one thing, then my brother would probably do the opposite. In the case of Jem and Scout their relationship was described as close knit. As they grew older their relationship changed. In the case of my brother and I , I guess the age difference caught up with us but I wouldn't say we grew apart but it has changed.
My brother Kenneth and I never went to a summer camp , but we managed to always find something to do. I would see our neighbor and talk to them. I met someone who lived in Colorado when I visited to Las Vegas. We went swimming. We would always make dares to do something weird in the pool. I don't remember all the dares, but they were fun. Jem and Scout would visit their dad at the courthouse when he had a trial. Summer was different for Scout and Jem . Summer for them meant nothing but free time to do nothing.
Spending time together as a family is an important family value. There is something we always did together. I remember we went movie hopping. We watch two movies in a row. We go to the park a lot and play basketball. I would play game with them. Me and my brother don't do much because of extracurricular activities, but in the summer, we find ourselves hanging out a lot. Me and my dad hang out a lot also. When my brothers gone, we would go shopping or go to the mall for some shoes. I would help my dad fix the car. However, for Jem and Scout they made dares.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
TKAM
Journal #2
Chapter 4-7
Perspective of Dill
I came back after all these months. I started to hang out more with Jem than Scout. Me and Jem played a new game. Some one rolls the wheel while someone was sits in it. It was really fun until I rolled into "Boo Radley's" place. I was so frighten, I could pee in my pants with out knowing. I know I'm scared of Mr. Radley.Its been a while since i been here to visit my aunt Rachel. I can continue my dare. I still wanted to see "Boo Radley". Nothing was going to stop me this time. This wouldn't be my last time trying to get "Boo Radley" to come out, but I am so anxious to see him.
We went to Mr.Radley's place and looked through the windows. I didn't get to see him, but the next thing you know, I was getting shot at. I heard a gun go of. I ran back to my aunt Rachel's place. I saw a group of people in one little place. They heard the gunshot.
Chapter 4-7
Perspective of Dill
I came back after all these months. I started to hang out more with Jem than Scout. Me and Jem played a new game. Some one rolls the wheel while someone was sits in it. It was really fun until I rolled into "Boo Radley's" place. I was so frighten, I could pee in my pants with out knowing. I know I'm scared of Mr. Radley.Its been a while since i been here to visit my aunt Rachel. I can continue my dare. I still wanted to see "Boo Radley". Nothing was going to stop me this time. This wouldn't be my last time trying to get "Boo Radley" to come out, but I am so anxious to see him.
We went to Mr.Radley's place and looked through the windows. I didn't get to see him, but the next thing you know, I was getting shot at. I heard a gun go of. I ran back to my aunt Rachel's place. I saw a group of people in one little place. They heard the gunshot.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
TKAM
Journal #1
Chapter 1-3
Prospective of Dill:
I came from Merridan, Mississippi to visit my aunt Rachel who lives in Maycomb. As I sat outside in the backyard I was wondering what those 2 kids looking through my aunt's wired fence. I felt a little irked when Jem said my name was longer than me. I stopped caring for a while. Jem then told me about "Boo" Radley. A guy who almost never leave his house.
Once Jem told me about that story, I came up with an idea. I dared Jem to make "Boo" Radley come out. He didn't want to do it. Right after I asked Jem to make "Boo" Radley to come out, I was fasinated by "Boo" Radley's house. I kept looking at his house and then I walked closer and closer until I leaned to the light-pole. I was scared to go any closer.
I wanted to intimidate "Boo" Radley to come out, but I was a little bit too scared. The next day, I was hanging out at the light pole. I thought that Jem was going to come and instead, he told me, I hope you've got it though your head, he'll kill us. Jem kept telling me why he couldn't do it , almost in a condescending tone. But I knew deep down he was scared too. With perseverance I dared him to follow with the plan to get "Boo" Radley to come out. I admit we are both scared out of our pants. I realize that I must compromise all of my fears in order to get to see Radley.
Chapter 1-3
Prospective of Dill:
I came from Merridan, Mississippi to visit my aunt Rachel who lives in Maycomb. As I sat outside in the backyard I was wondering what those 2 kids looking through my aunt's wired fence. I felt a little irked when Jem said my name was longer than me. I stopped caring for a while. Jem then told me about "Boo" Radley. A guy who almost never leave his house.
Once Jem told me about that story, I came up with an idea. I dared Jem to make "Boo" Radley come out. He didn't want to do it. Right after I asked Jem to make "Boo" Radley to come out, I was fasinated by "Boo" Radley's house. I kept looking at his house and then I walked closer and closer until I leaned to the light-pole. I was scared to go any closer.
I wanted to intimidate "Boo" Radley to come out, but I was a little bit too scared. The next day, I was hanging out at the light pole. I thought that Jem was going to come and instead, he told me, I hope you've got it though your head, he'll kill us. Jem kept telling me why he couldn't do it , almost in a condescending tone. But I knew deep down he was scared too. With perseverance I dared him to follow with the plan to get "Boo" Radley to come out. I admit we are both scared out of our pants. I realize that I must compromise all of my fears in order to get to see Radley.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
A Long Way Gone post 4
Quote: "How many more times do we have to come to terms with death before we find safety," Ishmael said.
Page: 75
Paragraph: 3
Response: Every night Ishmael and his friends dream about the same thing. They feel like they have been wounded by a gun or a knife. Since Ishmael and his friends weren't in the war zone, they still felt like they were in it. Ishmael always saw blood on the ground everywhere he goes. The only way Ishmael can avoid all of this trouble, is when he moves out of the town. Since he he has not continue, he will continue live in fear.
Significance: I had never had a come to terms with death. If I was Ishmael, I would run away. Although, it is hard to avoid dreams, dreams have a purpose. In Ishmael's case his fears is a big part of his life. His fears may consume his dreams but his desire is to be safe.
Question: Have you ever had a bad dream where you can't go back to sleep?
Quote:" In that village there are lots of people from Mattru Jong and the Sierra Rutile mining areas," Ishmael said.
Page: 84
Paragraph: 1
Response:Ishmael finally got out of SIerra Leone and Mattru Jong. He can finally take his mind off of his recurring dreams of being stab. Ishmael has not seen the rebels in a while. All of the boys band together so they can have each others back.
Significance: I never ran away out of town. I try to avoid problems I think that is too big to handle. If I was Ishmael, I would go even farther than he traveled.
Question: Do you believe in safety in numbers?
Page: 75
Paragraph: 3
Response: Every night Ishmael and his friends dream about the same thing. They feel like they have been wounded by a gun or a knife. Since Ishmael and his friends weren't in the war zone, they still felt like they were in it. Ishmael always saw blood on the ground everywhere he goes. The only way Ishmael can avoid all of this trouble, is when he moves out of the town. Since he he has not continue, he will continue live in fear.
Significance: I had never had a come to terms with death. If I was Ishmael, I would run away. Although, it is hard to avoid dreams, dreams have a purpose. In Ishmael's case his fears is a big part of his life. His fears may consume his dreams but his desire is to be safe.
Question: Have you ever had a bad dream where you can't go back to sleep?
Quote:" In that village there are lots of people from Mattru Jong and the Sierra Rutile mining areas," Ishmael said.
Page: 84
Paragraph: 1
Response:Ishmael finally got out of SIerra Leone and Mattru Jong. He can finally take his mind off of his recurring dreams of being stab. Ishmael has not seen the rebels in a while. All of the boys band together so they can have each others back.
Significance: I never ran away out of town. I try to avoid problems I think that is too big to handle. If I was Ishmael, I would go even farther than he traveled.
Question: Do you believe in safety in numbers?
Saturday, March 13, 2010
A long way gone post 3
Pg. 60 Paragraph. 1
Quote: "Please, we are harmless and just passing by," Ishmael said.
Response: Ishmael was in danger because the fisherman come out, put his machete and fishing spear on the boys' neck. Ishmael was terrified. He was in shock. He was unable to run because he was in shock, instead he yells. This was his reaction to the fisherman. Since they were in a war, no one can trust anyone.
Reflection: I can only imagine what it feels like to be in a shock. your whole body freezes. I don't know what it must feel like to have a machete and fisherman spears pointed at my head. But it must be a terrifying experience.
Question 1: What would you do if a fisherman was pointing a fishing spear and a machete at you?
Pg. 68 Paragraph. 1
Quote: "I need love," Ishmael said.
Response: Ishmael has not felt loved since losing his family which was a couple of months ago. It must have been hard for him to live without his family. Ishmael has not been talking about his family lately until running into the fisherman and that ended up caring for him.
Reflection: I have been loved everyday by my family. If I was Ishmael, I would feel scared. If I'd lost my family by the rebels, I wouldn't have anyone to protect me. Its like being a grown man at a young age.
Question 2: Would you protect your loved one or runaway?
Quote: "Please, we are harmless and just passing by," Ishmael said.
Response: Ishmael was in danger because the fisherman come out, put his machete and fishing spear on the boys' neck. Ishmael was terrified. He was in shock. He was unable to run because he was in shock, instead he yells. This was his reaction to the fisherman. Since they were in a war, no one can trust anyone.
Reflection: I can only imagine what it feels like to be in a shock. your whole body freezes. I don't know what it must feel like to have a machete and fisherman spears pointed at my head. But it must be a terrifying experience.
Question 1: What would you do if a fisherman was pointing a fishing spear and a machete at you?
Pg. 68 Paragraph. 1
Quote: "I need love," Ishmael said.
Response: Ishmael has not felt loved since losing his family which was a couple of months ago. It must have been hard for him to live without his family. Ishmael has not been talking about his family lately until running into the fisherman and that ended up caring for him.
Reflection: I have been loved everyday by my family. If I was Ishmael, I would feel scared. If I'd lost my family by the rebels, I wouldn't have anyone to protect me. Its like being a grown man at a young age.
Question 2: Would you protect your loved one or runaway?
Saturday, March 6, 2010
A long way gone post 2
Paragraph: 2
Quote 1: "This is one of the consequences in the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes a enemy," Ishmael said.
Significance: This relates to Ishmael Beah because he is in a war with the rebels. Ishmael has been forced to go back to his village and help defend it from the rebels control. I can't believe that kids who are younger than me has been forced to fight a war. Later on in the book, Ishmael may have to resort killing a rebel if they try to stop him again.
Reflection: If I was Ishmael, I would not do anything different. I would run away from the rebels everytime I get a chance. I can't really say if I would react the same way he did because my life experiences is so different from Ishmael's.
Question 1: If there was a war going on would you stay and defend your home land or run away and risk losing everything?
Paragraph 2
Quote 2: " Is there an end to this madness and is there any future beyond the bushes," Ishmael said.
Significances: This quote relates to Ishmael feeling like a prisoner within the confinement of the bushes.On the other side of the bushes consisted of terror, killing and violence. It is the senselessness day in and day out the violence being inflicted on the villagers. The bushes is the only place he can find as a sanctuary from the violence. But Ishmael's determination to go home is stronger than his desire to be content within the bushes.
Reflection: If I was Ishmael, I wouldn't stay in the bushes, I would try to find a better place to hide. If the rebels find me, I would be force to fight them back or die trying. If all I know is violence and death, I would be pondering the question is there life after death.
Question: If you were a kid soldier, would you kill or run away?
Sunday, February 28, 2010
A long way gone 1
Blog post 1
Quote #1 "This town will be next, according to the teacher."
Pg. 9 Paragraph. 4 Character: Ishmael Beah
What was the life/role of the characters in their home country?
Significance: This quote relates to Ishmael's life foreshadowing the physical violence he will be face with. The violence will be the reason why he will migrate to the U.S while the neighboring towns where being attacked , Ishmael's family's safety was uncertain due to the spread of chaos from rebel's attack. At this point Ishmael's role was survivor, not a child, nor a son, but a fighter.
Reflect: I can relate to Ishmael's school being suddenly close due to the rebels attack because a few years ago my school was close due to the wildfires. When the fire hit, I didn't know when school was going to open or my friends and teacher were in danger because of the wildfires.
Question 1: If you knew your community was going to be attack by a gang will you stay and defend or leave, explain why?
Qoute #2 "I heard that the soldiers are already on their way to get rebels out of the mining areas."
Pg. 15 Paragraph. 4 Character: Ishmael Beah
Why have the characters in your book come to America?
Significance: This quote relates to Ishmael's family. He's always wants to go see about them, but their is always someone to sidetrack him from going to his family, This foreshadows Ishmael departing from his town for safety. This is one of the reasons why Ishmael migrates to the U.S.
Reflect: If I was Ishmael, I would feel scared too knowing the rebels were coming to attack anyone who stood in there way. I can't even feel how scared Ishmael. Every time he had a dream, he can feel the pain of being shot. I probably can't live without my family.
Question 2: Would you feel running away from a group of people that wanted to harm you a cowardly action or a brave choice?
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Reading response 3
Marques Williams
2/11/10
Blood is Thicker
1. What has surpised you in the book? Why?
What surprised me in Blood is Thicker is Savon's behavior to everyone. In the beginning he was nice to everyone. Would help out his uncle in the store. Since then, he has been causing lots of trouble to everyone. He has even joined a gang after losing weight. Savon thought joining a gang would make him mean. This is what surprised me in the book.
2. How did what you read today make you feel? Why?
What I read made me feel sad about Hakeem because he has a lot on his hands, including taking care of his dad. Savon bugs him about every little thing. Its hard for Hakeem to play his guitar or give guitar lessons to his next door neighbor because Savon keeps his bedroom lock most times which is where he keeps his guitar. Savon does what ever he wants and Hakeem ends up cleaning the mess Savon leaves behind. That is why I feel sad for him. Life is not fair. We must deal with whatever life hands us.
2/11/10
Blood is Thicker
1. What has surpised you in the book? Why?
What surprised me in Blood is Thicker is Savon's behavior to everyone. In the beginning he was nice to everyone. Would help out his uncle in the store. Since then, he has been causing lots of trouble to everyone. He has even joined a gang after losing weight. Savon thought joining a gang would make him mean. This is what surprised me in the book.
2. How did what you read today make you feel? Why?
What I read made me feel sad about Hakeem because he has a lot on his hands, including taking care of his dad. Savon bugs him about every little thing. Its hard for Hakeem to play his guitar or give guitar lessons to his next door neighbor because Savon keeps his bedroom lock most times which is where he keeps his guitar. Savon does what ever he wants and Hakeem ends up cleaning the mess Savon leaves behind. That is why I feel sad for him. Life is not fair. We must deal with whatever life hands us.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Reading response 2
Marques Williams
2/9/10
Blood is Thicker
Paul Langan
1. What does this book make you wonder about? Why?
This book makes me wonder what Savon is going to do next. I also wonder about Hakeem's relationship with his cousin Savon. What Hakeem going to do with Savon. This story makes me wonder if Hakeem and Savon would get in a fight. Some thing is always going on between them. I wonder what will happen in the conclusion of the story.
2. Do you think you would read another book by this author? Why or Why not?
Yes, because he puts a lot of suspense and drama in the book. Also the way he writes makes me wonder what is going to happen next. I read a couple of other books such as The Bully and The Gun. It contains lots of drama and real life situations. I can relate to the author's novel because often they are based on teens like me.
2/9/10
Blood is Thicker
Paul Langan
1. What does this book make you wonder about? Why?
This book makes me wonder what Savon is going to do next. I also wonder about Hakeem's relationship with his cousin Savon. What Hakeem going to do with Savon. This story makes me wonder if Hakeem and Savon would get in a fight. Some thing is always going on between them. I wonder what will happen in the conclusion of the story.
2. Do you think you would read another book by this author? Why or Why not?
Yes, because he puts a lot of suspense and drama in the book. Also the way he writes makes me wonder what is going to happen next. I read a couple of other books such as The Bully and The Gun. It contains lots of drama and real life situations. I can relate to the author's novel because often they are based on teens like me.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Reading response 1
Marques Williams
2/9/10 5:00 p.m.
Blood is Thicker by P. Langan
Choice 2. Pretend you are one of the characters from the book and write a journal entry in their perspective;
Inside of me all I was wondering what's been happening, I thought this was just 1 big dream. Eventually I would wake up in my own room with a soft mattress. WRONG! my life has been teribble since I moved to Detriot. Savon, my cousin has been acting wierd and mean.
I hate Detriot . I want to move back to California, waking up to silence. I never woke up to silence since I've been here. I don't have a girlfriend anymore. I hate this. I never want to wake up listening to snoring again. With all of this, I have to work too. We could have been living in Southern California. I can't even sleep on a hard mattress near Savon's bed. The floor is my bed. Savon keeps me out of the room too. I can't even talk to my cousin . We are family, but Savon don't act like it. I thought blood was thicker than water.
Friday, January 29, 2010
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