comments update

I have:

4 comments from Olivia,

and 4 comments from Bailey,

and 4 from Julian but not in much detail...

everybody else has yet to comment

The Wave!

I know it was only the first few chapters but I am already hooked!

1.
a.) This book took place in Palo Alto California at Gordon High School in 1969. (read the back)

b.)The reason I knew the book was not occurring in modern times is because in the very beginning the author mentions typewriters. There was also use of a film projector and old school film. Not too many people own film projectors anymore, not to mention use them! The last thing that I noticed is the way Mr. Ross dressed. Nobody wears a suit and tie anymore, they just wear casual stuff

2.) The quote that stood out for me is when Amy said, " I can understand how you feel, I thought it was just awful." (page 21) The reason I chose that quote is because my family was in Austria at the time of the Nazis and they experienced their cruelty firsthand.

3.) How do you think Mr. Ross's plan and the video they watched in class are related? How do you think the plan will turn out?

Reading group update...

Great job for our reading group everybody, I have all of your Betty Ann posts and they all look awesome! Here is the list of people's comments and how many they have done:


Levi: 5 comments
Julian: 4 comments
Karen: 2 comments
Olivia: 3 comments
Christian: N/A (I need the new url)
Bailey: 5 comments
Wade: 5 comments

Thanks everyone- Wade (kewlio)

for anybody doing WW2...

this a great site that has a LOT of information.
http://www.worldwar-2.net/

-wade


Also some cheesey music aside, the history channel's website is also good.
http://www.history.com/


Last but not least,- this website is really good for WW2
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WW.htm

disscussion topic

we are going to discuss betty ann posts part two... was there any point in the story where you would have stuck up for betty ann? please explain. Julian, DO THE ASSIGNMENT!!!! also publish a discussion post so we can post our comments there.

Betty Ann

I feel bad for her, everybody was really mean!

1) I think that the saddest part of the Betty Ann is when she writes a great story, but then it came to a part about the Queen of England eating watermelon, she was ridiculed in front of the whole class! That would really suck, like people laughing at your POL that you worked on long and hard to get a good grade!


2) If there was one part where I would have spoke up, it would be when Margie called while the narrator was at Betty Ann's house. I would have stood up to Margie and told her that she had crossed my line in the sand, ( this story even relates to our drama class) and that she needed to stop picking on Betty Ann.


3) I think that the lesson behind this story is that you should never judge a book by it's cover and that instead of teasing, get to know the new kid, even if you don't think you will like them, you might find that you really do like them and that you may have something in common. and plus, if you mess up big time in life, there is no rewind/erase button. but if there was nobody would learn anything but it would be AWESOME. (sorta)

Seventh Grade story.

that was a pretty good story but someone in 7th grade shouldn't be to worried about having a girlfreind (or boyfreind)...


1). "I think it works!" This is the line I chose because of the fact that there's almost no way a scowl can make you handsome!! If you really think about it, nobody thinks that frowns are that "attractive" in real life. Scowling at someone is not going to get you noticed in a good way, it will just make you look stupid.


2). The part I can really relate to is when Victor says that he can speak French to impress Theresa, but really can't and ends up having to say "Frenchie go wewe in September." (or something like that) I have done that before, the first time I tried to play hand drums, I tried to lead the circle and it ended up not going over so hot... ( I got my bass tones all wrong.)

Test story!!!

The story was kinda creepy, (I know a VERY scary story which i will tell you if you ask.) but the part that really grabbed my attention is when the officer said, "You all right son?". I felt like I really was waking up from a dream! I even felt like I was a little tired! It also felt so real when it showed Robert moving his arms and legs around to make sure he was still alive. I am against the whole "hypnosis" idea because I think that it is cruel. I mean, in first person, through your own eyes, would you like to be in a car accident? ( I didnt think so) Even a simulator for a crash would be better. I'm just not sure sure I would like to be thrown around on a subconcious level. About the ending, I think the whole thing was a dream and that he Imagined the whole thing! Well, either that or that is one messed up driving test!

best book of ALL TIME!!!!

Ok, the best book of all time is The Giver by Lois Lowry! This book is about a boy who lives in a place where everybody dresses the same, likes the same things, and even think alike. During the cerimony where each kid gets a job,Jonas(the boy) does not get a job. He is told that he is to become the receiver of memories, and recieve all memories of emotion from a man known only as the giver. This book truly portays human emotion and at the very end I almost started to cry. (not kidding, You would too. ) this is a great book and is highly recommended for anyone 4rd grade or above. (if they can take it, it has some swearing and "suggestive" themes) I think that this is the best book ever and you will to after you READ IT.

Planet Earth

That video was really cool!!! I think that the best part was the Jungles though. We learned that birds of paradise will try to attract a mate by using a colorful display of feathers and a call. Also, we learned that every time a tree falls, 100's of other plants will burst into life on the forest floor (which is usually dark), each reaching for a spot in the sun. Within several years, the hole where light once came through will be comepletely dark. Another thing that I found very interesting were those "gliding" (they are suicide if you ask me, gliding is just an excuse, KIDDING :)frogs that jump from tree to tree. Trees in the jungles can absorb several TONS of water each year. (thirsty much?) The grassland biome was pretty cool, but my favorite part were those little puffy things that live in holes. (pykas I think they were called...) Overall, that video was cool and I look foreward to seeing the rest of the biomes later on! (caves and underwater are the best)

enjoy da blog!!!!

you can look around freely and comment on whatever...just make it appropriate people.


Wade B.


ps. proballer!!!!

Best book in 6th grade EVER!

I read some pretty good books during my previous 6th grade year at High Tech Middle, but my personal favorite is Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. This book is the sequel to the first book, Peter and the Starcatchers. The reason I like this book is because it has lots of suspense and action, along with some very good comedy. After all, what’s a book if it doesn’t make you laugh? This fantasy genre book is about two kids named Peter and Molly and a man named Ombra, who can steal the shadows of others and turn them into slaves. The book is based on what happened before Peter Pan and Never Land. (Yes, I know you’ve seen it, don’t be a wimp and try to be all cool about it.) The reason I would recommend this book is because it has the perfect balance of suspense and comedy as well as a developed plot and great ending. (No, I won’t tell) This book is for anybody who is a confident 5th grade or above reader, or people who have read the first book. This is definitely a must read. Hope you like it!


-Wade B.