This week, I commented on two student's blogs.
I commented on Amelia's blog:
http://ameliabedelia13.blogspot.com/2013/01/twilight.html?showComment=1358381039487#c1834638362314111460
I also commented on Helen R.'s blog:
http://rodriguez80.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Blog Post Number Four - Respond to one of the Critical Thinking Questions for Social Action - Choice 6; How does money figure in this text?
In the book 'Catching Fire' by Suzanne Collins,
Katniss and Peeta have come back from the Hunger Games. And now they have to go on Victory Tours. But President Snow knows that Katniss and Peeta's love game was just an act. But he can't let other people know that. Or else they'll blame him and President Snow will get in a lot of trouble. So because of that, President Snow and Katniss had a "little chat" and he told her that she has to "convince" him.
When Peeta and Katniss come back from the Victory Tours, they come back to their homes in District 12. Which is THE poorest district in Panem. Many people in District 12 can't even afford to buy dinner for their families. Which is very bad for the children because they get sick easily. And that usually happens often.
Most of the Districts in Panem are poor. Only District's 1 and 2 are rich or middle-class. Because they are closer and more important to the Capitol. But the other District's have to suffer. But of course, the Capitol doesn't care about them. Only the Hunger Games.
I think that the Capitol should care more for the poor and less important Districts. Because it is much easier for District's 1 and 2 to get resources. I also think that the Capitol should give the other districts money. And help them out once in a while.
Katniss and Peeta have come back from the Hunger Games. And now they have to go on Victory Tours. But President Snow knows that Katniss and Peeta's love game was just an act. But he can't let other people know that. Or else they'll blame him and President Snow will get in a lot of trouble. So because of that, President Snow and Katniss had a "little chat" and he told her that she has to "convince" him.
When Peeta and Katniss come back from the Victory Tours, they come back to their homes in District 12. Which is THE poorest district in Panem. Many people in District 12 can't even afford to buy dinner for their families. Which is very bad for the children because they get sick easily. And that usually happens often.
Most of the Districts in Panem are poor. Only District's 1 and 2 are rich or middle-class. Because they are closer and more important to the Capitol. But the other District's have to suffer. But of course, the Capitol doesn't care about them. Only the Hunger Games.
I think that the Capitol should care more for the poor and less important Districts. Because it is much easier for District's 1 and 2 to get resources. I also think that the Capitol should give the other districts money. And help them out once in a while.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Blog Post Number Three - Respond to one of the Critical Thinking Reading Questions for Social Action - Choice 1; Is this story fair? Why or why not?
In the book 'Fallout' by Ellen Hopkins,
Kristina's kids are still living their lives without her. But when Christmas comes, she'll come back as a surprise for the kids. Hunter already knows that she's coming over. And so does Summer because, she keeps in contact with her. But of course, Autumn still doesn't know anything about Kristina.
I don't think that her kids will be excited when she comes over because thay never really met her. And she hasn't been there for them for almost all of their lives.
I think that this story can be both fair and unfair because Kristina left all three of her children but she's coming back for Christmas. But her coming back still doesn't make up for the other times she was gone and she could have came back to visit her children. I think that if she were to come back earlier and take care of her children herself, they would have a better relationship with each other. And also, each child would have a better life. And they would get to know Kristina better and find out why she did what she did.
Kristina's kids are still living their lives without her. But when Christmas comes, she'll come back as a surprise for the kids. Hunter already knows that she's coming over. And so does Summer because, she keeps in contact with her. But of course, Autumn still doesn't know anything about Kristina.
I don't think that her kids will be excited when she comes over because thay never really met her. And she hasn't been there for them for almost all of their lives.
I think that this story can be both fair and unfair because Kristina left all three of her children but she's coming back for Christmas. But her coming back still doesn't make up for the other times she was gone and she could have came back to visit her children. I think that if she were to come back earlier and take care of her children herself, they would have a better relationship with each other. And also, each child would have a better life. And they would get to know Kristina better and find out why she did what she did.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Blog Post Number Three - Respond to one of the Critical Thinking Reading Questions for Social Action - Choice 8; What really hard things are happening in this text? Are these things happening in the world now? Where?
In the book 'Fallout' by Ellen Hopkins,
The story is told by the perspectives of Kristina's (main character from 'Crank') three children. The children Hunter, Autumn and Summer are all split up. They have no idea who each other are. But Hunter and Summer know that there are three of them in total. Autumn has no idea that she has any siblings at all.
Hunter is the oldest of the three. He also has the best life of the siblings. He has followed in his moths footsteps by taking drugs. But he refuses to take meth (monster) that way, he doesn't end up like his mother - an addict.
Autumn is the middle child. She also has OCD and panic attacks. She is the only child that doesn't know about Kristina. But she does know who her father is - Trey.
Summer is the youngest of the three. She is the only one who knows the truth about both of her parents.
I think that difficult things that are happening in this book are disowning because after Kristina had her children, she left them. And separated then from each other. I don't think that was the right choice because why wouldn't she want to see her kids ever again?
I also think that things like this happen to children everyday because Kristina had these children when she was young and she didn't know what to do after she had them. So usually people who also have these issues give their child up for adoption. But she gave one to adoption, one to her mom and the other to the child's grandfather.
The story is told by the perspectives of Kristina's (main character from 'Crank') three children. The children Hunter, Autumn and Summer are all split up. They have no idea who each other are. But Hunter and Summer know that there are three of them in total. Autumn has no idea that she has any siblings at all.
Hunter is the oldest of the three. He also has the best life of the siblings. He has followed in his moths footsteps by taking drugs. But he refuses to take meth (monster) that way, he doesn't end up like his mother - an addict.
Autumn is the middle child. She also has OCD and panic attacks. She is the only child that doesn't know about Kristina. But she does know who her father is - Trey.
Summer is the youngest of the three. She is the only one who knows the truth about both of her parents.
I think that difficult things that are happening in this book are disowning because after Kristina had her children, she left them. And separated then from each other. I don't think that was the right choice because why wouldn't she want to see her kids ever again?
I also think that things like this happen to children everyday because Kristina had these children when she was young and she didn't know what to do after she had them. So usually people who also have these issues give their child up for adoption. But she gave one to adoption, one to her mom and the other to the child's grandfather.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Social Awareness Writing Project - Choice 4; Write a reading response on a social issue in a literary work (on independent reading book)
'Burned' by Ellen Hopkins
In the book 'Burned' by Ellen Hopkins, the main character Pattyn is a part of a Mormon family. But Pattyn doesn't believe in the Mormon religion anymore. She doesn't want to be forced to have numerous babies and not have any say or control in her own house when she becomes married. In other words, she doesn't want to end up like her mother. Who is always being beat by her husband (Pattyn's father) because every baby she has is a girl. Pattyn's father is so upset at her decision to not want to be Mormon anymore that he beats her just like he does to her mother. He then disowns her and sends her to live with her Aunt J. When Pattyn's there, Aunt J teaches Pattyn about the true meaning of love.
I think that the issue in this book is child abuse and disowning. Because during the whole time Pattyn was living with her father, he would always beat both her and her mother. Even if they didn't do anything wrong.
The message in this book is to find the true meaning about yourself. Because her family is Mormon and pushing Pattyn to marry a "good Mormon boy" and follow the Mormon religion, etc. But she doesn't want that for her future. But when she moves in with her Aunt J, she learns about the true meaning of love and that God won't hate her if she doesn't choose to follow the Mormon religion.
This book makes me think a lot about child abuse because that seems to be what Pattyn's father does a lot. I also came to the conclusion that the father believes that men control women and also that women must completely obeh\y their husbands. I think that is sexist.
Social Awareness Writing Project - Choice 3; Find a true story about someone who changes the world every day (even in a small way). Interview and write about the person.
Person who changes the world everyday: My stepfather John Morrissey; Police Officer - Sargent
Interview:
ME: Hello John.
JOHN: Hello Tatianna.
ME: I hear you are a police officer.
JOHN: Yes. I am a Sargent.
ME: Would you say that you change the world everyday?
JOHN: I guess I would.
ME: How do you change the world everyday?
JOHN: I protect people and try to make the city safer by arresting murderers and rapists, etc.
ME: I see... And how long have you been a cop for?
JOHN: 16 years.
ME: What's your favorite part of the job?
JOHN: It's something different everyday. You're not stuck in an office.
ME: Why did you want to become a cop?
JOHN: So that I could help people. And try to make a difference. Also, the pension and benefits are good.
ME: Interesting...
JOHN: Do you have any other questions?
ME: No. And thank-you for your time.
JOHN: Your welcome.
ME: Would you say that you change the world everyday?
JOHN: I guess I would.
ME: How do you change the world everyday?
JOHN: I protect people and try to make the city safer by arresting murderers and rapists, etc.
ME: I see... And how long have you been a cop for?
JOHN: 16 years.
ME: What's your favorite part of the job?
JOHN: It's something different everyday. You're not stuck in an office.
ME: Why did you want to become a cop?
JOHN: So that I could help people. And try to make a difference. Also, the pension and benefits are good.
ME: Interesting...
JOHN: Do you have any other questions?
ME: No. And thank-you for your time.
JOHN: Your welcome.
Social Awareness Writing Project - Choice 2; Observe your surroundings (school, home, neighborhood, media).
On a daily basis, I see/witness:
During the storm, 253 people died. Even though the storm was a Category 2, it caused a lot of damage. Hurricane Sandy caused havoc in 24 states in the United States. The most affected states were New York and New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy flooded streets, subways and tunnels. The storm also caused cell phone lines to shut down for a few days.
- People rummaging through garbage
- People (both adults and teens) smoking
- People (both adults and teens) drinking
- Car accidents
- Hurricane Sandy victims; families are living without heat, food, light, etc.
During the storm, 253 people died. Even though the storm was a Category 2, it caused a lot of damage. Hurricane Sandy caused havoc in 24 states in the United States. The most affected states were New York and New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy flooded streets, subways and tunnels. The storm also caused cell phone lines to shut down for a few days.
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