In 2- 3 paragraphs Choose 3 quotes from the first section that you believe are essential to your understanding of it. Tell me why.

The first quote I choose is when Obama’s grandfather told him “ now there’s something you can learn from your dad” “confidence. The secret to a man’s success.” I choose this quote because I believe that it is true. In order to be successful especially when you are of color, you must be confident in everything you do or people will put you down and doubt your abilities and skills.

The second quote that I choose is “understand something, boy. You’re not going to college to get educated. You’re going there to get trained. They’ll train you to want what you don’t need.” I choose this quote because I think its kind of strange for a person to think that college doesn’t educate you but it trains you to became a better person and need the little things in life. This quote fits the book because ever since Obama was little he kept moving and never realized the importance of staying in one place and getting to adapted and need the little things from a hometown.

The final quote I choose is when Obama’s father sends him a letter saying that everything is fine. The quote is a part of the letter is states “ the important thing is that you know your people, and also that you know where you belong.” I think this quote is important to the understand of this section because it shows that even though Obama and his father aren’t in very good terms his dad still cares to tell him that everything is ok. Also this quote represents the fact that if you don’t know where you came from or which people are “your people” you won’t know your self and will not be able to relate to anybody and that will lead you to not fitting in.

Vocab:

1. Extemporized-(B) perform something without preparation
2. Unabashed-(C) not embarresed or ashamed
3. Genuflected-(E) to lower one’s nody by bending their leg
4. Gelid-(F) extremely cold
5. Inviolable-(D) not capable of being violated or infringed
6. Surfeit-(H) eating until excessively full
7. Epiphany-(G) a divine manifestation
8. Macabre-(A) shockingly repellent

Questions:

1. morrison uses metaphors to compare MR. MacTeer to winter by showing how he lived his life and how everthing he did was for his family.

2.Pecola was harrased my the group of boys by they called her names and made fun of her family espically her dad. this effects her by she feels really ashamed and sad because that is personal family matters. this is just like common bullying because when someone bullies someone they find the most embarrasing thing about a person and uses that aganist them and that exactly what the boys did to Pecola.

3. I would describe Maureen Peal as a very beautiful girl apperance wise , but her personality is very ugly because she uses her looks to make people like her. first of i was Maureen was misunderstood and judged by the girls because she treated Pecola very nicely but later on she bullied her and that shows that she is not REAL she just has sneaky ways of getting what she wants.

4. Claudia and Frieda compare themselves to Maureen by saying that she is popular and cute and they are ugly and no matter what people will talk about them and make fun of their everything.

5. when the MacTeer sister’s seen Mr. Henry with the prostitute they knew exactly what he was doing with them but they were still curious about why he would bring them in their house. they act like they don’t know what is going on when they talk to Mr.Henry and their actions she that they respect their mother’s words and they will do anything to stay out of trouble.

6. Geraldine is the mother of junior she has a cat that she loves more then her son. she works hard to keep the house and her son and the car happy. her significance to his story is she is another person who treated Pecola badly with out hearing her perspective of what happened.

7. Geraldine is important to the story because she might hear what Pecola has to say and they she might belive her and that could effect Pecola by the end of the story. Geraldine treats junior in a way where she doesnt love him but since he is her son she gives him everything he wants.

8. Junior treats Pecola by first he was nice to her then he takes her as his hostage and lies to his mother about her killing the cat. Junior’s mother Geraldine treats Pecola by cursing at her and telling her to get out of her house, she treats her very badly even though Pecola is innocent.

link: http://storycorps.org/listen/stories/debbie-watterson-and-her-son-mitchel/

I choose this story because it was about a relationship between a brother and a sister and since I have a brother I can some what relate to this story. I really like this story because its nice for a family to help out one another in need and when something is wrong family should be there for you no matter what. the think that stood out to me in this story is how the daughter was deaf and everyone teased her except for her 10 year old brother who helped her and stood up for her. I thought his story was very sweet and heartwarming because you don’t see siblings getting along all the time. I would recommend this story for everyone to hear because it makes a person think what would you do if you brother or sister was deaf or had any kind of disability..

Veroneka Mikhail

Period: 3-4

Month: November

Title: Truth and lies

Author: Norah McClintock

 

1. What do you think was the author’s purpose in writing this book?*

*I think the author’s purpose in writing this book is to show what happens to people when they hang out with the wrong crowd and also for people who think it’s no big deal to lie about things even if they are tiny things.

 

2. Who do you think is the intended audience for this book?*

*I think this book was intended for people around the ages of 12-16.

 

Rate the book from 1-10*

*I rate this book a 9 because it was suspenseful and it made the reader really curious about whether the main character is telling the truth or lying.

 

Describe one major external conflict and one major internal conflict found in this book.

• One major external conflict in this book was everyone thought (mike) the main character was guilty of beating Robbie Ducharme to death and even though he keeps saying he didn’t do it the police keep finding evidence that he is lying and everything he says.  The major internal conflict in this book is mike keeps struggling with himself to try to make himself stop lying and just say the truth and he says nothing can be worse than being accused of killing a kid.

ACT I: 1-3 Study Questions

1. What causes do Salerio and Solanio suggest for Antonio’s melancholy?

 *he is rather in love or is worried about the ships sinking.

2. What humorous advice does Gratiano offer Antonio?

* he will be called a fool if he says everything he is feeling and is serious all the time.

3. Why does Bassanio want Antonio to loan him more money?

*so he can win Portia’s heart.

4. Why is Portia angry with her deceased father?

* Because she can’t choice her own husband, it will be chosen by faith.

5. Why does Nerissa tell Portia she “need not fear” her unwelcome suitors?

* She means that whatever is meant to happen will happen.

6. What do Portia and Nerissa think of Bassanio?

* They think he is a good person.

7. According to Shylock, why does he hate Antonio?

* Because he is Christian.

8. Why is Shylock indignant over Antonio’s request?

* is Antonio use to make fun of him and spit at him and now he wants his help.

9. What is Antonio’s response to Shylock’s accusation?

* he shouldn’t lend him money as a friend but as an enemy.

10. In exchange for what does Shylock agree to lend Antonio and Bassanio the money?

* in agree that is they don’t pay him back he will get revenge by taking Antonio’s flesh.

ACT II: 1-9 Study Questions

1. Why does Morocco fear Portia will reject him at the outset?

 *he thinks she will reject him because of his skin color.

2. What is Bassanio’s reservation about Gratiano accompanying him to Belmont?

 *he thinks he will embarrass him

3. What is Jessica’s dilemma concerning her father, Shylock?

*she wishes she isn’t his daughter.

4. How does Lorenzo plan to disguise Jessica in order for her to escape from her father?

* He wants to disguise her as a boy.

5. Before going to dine with Antonio and Bassanio, what advice does Shylock give his daughter?

* To lock all the house doors.

6. Why does Jessica not want Lorenzo to see her when he arrives at Shylock’s house?

* Because people will know that they are together.

7. What is Moroco’s rationale for choosing the gold casket?

* He says she is worth all the gold in the world.

8. What news has Salerio heard, making him anxious?

*he hears that some ships sank.

9. How does Solanio interpret Antonio’s sadness at Bassanio’s departure?

* He says that Antonio’s closest friend had now left and his ships sunk.

10. Which casket does Aragon choose, and why?

* The silver casket, because he believes that he deserves Portia and that they are meant to be.

ACT III: 1-5 Study Questions

1. Why, since it won’t result in any financial gain, does Shylock insist on the terms of his bond with Antonio?

* Because he wants revenge 

2. What news does Tubal bring Shylock?

 * That Antonio’s ships had sank and now he can’t keep the bond between him and shylock and he has to pay the consequences

3. Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait before facing the challenge of the three caskets?

* so if he choices the wrong one he would have still spend time with her

4. Why does Bassanio select the lead casket?

* Because he says he is willing to give up everything for her.

5. What does the lead casket contain?

* Portia’s picture

6. What does Portia claim will occur if Bassanio gives up the ring she gives him?

* That if he loses, trades or sells the ring he is denying their love and they shouldn’t be together.

7. What does Gratiano reveal after Bassanio solves the riddle of the three caskets?

* That he wants to marry Nerrisa

8. Why does Portia allow Bassanio to leave before they get married?

 * So he can help his friend Antonio.

9. According to Antonio, why won’t the Duke be able to intercede on his behalf?

* Because it’s the law and everyone must follow the law with no exceptions.

10. What does Portia decide to do at the end of Act III?

* go to Venice to help bassanio and Antonio.

ACT IV: 1-2 Study Questions

1. What does the Duke request of Shylock?

* To have mercy on Antonio.

2. What reason does Shylock give for his wanting the pound of Antonio’s flesh?

* It’s what satisfies him and it was a bond that Antonio agreed on.

3. Why does Antonio advise his friends to give up attempting to dissuade Shylock?

* Because it’s the law and I can’t be denied.

4. Why does Shylock believe the Duke must enforce the terms of the bond?

* So he has a clear understanding of the bond so he can make a fair trial.

5. Why does Portia, disguised as the lawyer, initially conclude that Shylock’s bond must be adhered to?

 * So she can sound fairer and hide the fact that she is on Antonio’s side.

6. Although she acknowledges Shylock’s right to a pound of Antonio’s flesh, how does Portia prevent the usurer from acting on it?

* She says he can have his bond of flesh but Antonio can’t shed a drop of blood.

7. Why is Shylock stripped of his possessions?

* Because the bond doesn’t say anything about Antonio losing blood and since shylock had attempted to murder another citizen he has to pay the consequences

8. Apart from the financial conditions, what does Antonio’s new arrangement demand of Shylock?

* That he converts and become a Christian.

9. What does the disguised Portia demand from Bassanio for her services?

* His wedding ring.

10. Why is Bassanio reluctant to give up the ring?

* Because it’s his wedding ring that Portia gave him and told him not to lose it or sell it or give it away.

ACT V: 1 Study Questions

1. What message does Stephano deliver to Lorenzo and Jessica?

* That Portia and nerissa are here.

2. What opinion does Lorenzo hold of men who don’t like music?

* That they have no emotions for love; they are just full of darkness and hate.

3. What does Portia order her household not to do?

* “give orders to my servants that they take no note at all of our being absent hence…”

4. To whom does Nerissa claim to believe Gratiano gave his ring?

* Another women.

5. What does Portia threaten when Bassanio admits he gave the ring away?

* She will not talk to him or be with him until she sees the ring.

6. What does Portia claim she will do if she encounters the doctor to whom Bassanio gave the ring?

*      ???

7. How does Antonio attempt to placate Portia?

* By telling her that he witnessed bassanio when he gave the ring to the clerk.

8. What does Portia offer Bassanio to seal the new promise?

* Another ring.

9. What secret does Portia reveal to the company?

* That she was the doctor and Nerissa was the clerk.

10. What good news does Portia tell Antonio?

* That shylock’s gift is that after he dies all his possessions are antonio’s.

 What did you think about doubters and believers?

I thought doubters and believers was a fun game where everyone got to know more about eachother and what each person thinks and belives in.  WE SHOULD DO MORE ACTIVITIES LIKE THIS ONE !

I learned that i like to stand up for what I believe in and try to convince people to think the same way I do and if they have strong feelings about their opionions then its fine. i learned that each person is different and no matter what there are 2 two people that are completly alike.

 
What values are important to you based on what we did this morning?

The values that are important to me based on this activity are family and friends because with out them I wouldnt be who I am today or have strong feelings toward certain things in life.

 

1- I enjoyed Oates’ version of the story “Lady with the Pet Dog” because it make things simpler and easier to understand whats going on .

3- Anna and her lover are drawn to each other because they both live lives were they are unhappy and have certain views about people of the other gender. when they met each other they both realized they are similar in many ways and that not all people are the same. We learn that their spouses don’t really love them its just an act where people pretend to like each other for society.

4- Anna was so unhappy after the affair because she thought that Dmitri doesn’t respect her and she feels guilty about cheating on her husband and doesn’t know if any of these two men truly love her. She thinks of suicide because she feels guilty about the affair and thinks it will be better if she dies so that way no-one can disrespect her and she cant cause any more problems.

5- Anna thinks that all men are selfish , cheating people who don’t respect any women and just wants one thing from them. Yes, Anna’s view of men changes because she notices how much Dmitri loves her and that maybe he wasn’t after her because of lust but because of true love.

9- I think Anna reaches a solution to her problem by the end of the story because her feelings about men change and she realizes how much she loves Dmitri so she will have to make some changes to her life in order to be with Dmitri but in my opinion as long as she is happy and satisfied is doesn’t matter what people think.

PRE-CLASS

      The story answers the question ” what does it mean to be in a bond with anther person ” by saying to be in bond with someone you have to trust them a 100% and be comfortable with them whenever and whereever. To be in a bond with a peroson you have to love them and not cheat on them and not just love them for lust but for who they really are. In this story love is expressed in privatcy and hidding but true bonding between two people is suppose to be public and your not suppose to be emarassed of the person your with.

      In my opionion I think being in a bond with someone is all about communication and what I mean by that is you have to be able to tell eachother anything and everything and when your in a bond with someone you have to be able to express your feelings and emotions to that person knowing that they will not judge you but help you and give you advise if you need it.

Questions :

#3- what does Gurov’s view of women reveal about him ? why does he regard them as an ” inferior race” ?

* Gurov’s view of women reveal that he is a player and only wants a women for one thing and then afterward he gets bored with them, he calls them an inferior race because he has no respect for them and thinks they are all like his wife.

#5- when and why do Gurov’s feelings about anna begin to change? Is he really in love with her ?

* Gurov’s feelings about anna begin to change right after their affair when she told him she was leaving. his feelings change because he relizes she is different from all the other women in his llife and that he cant live without her.

#6 Who or what is the antagonist in this story ? what is the nature of the conflict ?

* The nature of the conflict is society is stopping Anna and Gurov from being together because they are both married.

#8 Why do you think Chekhov doesn’t report what ultimately becomes of the loves? Is there a resolution to the conflict ? Is the ending of the story effective ?

* Chekhov doesn’t say what becomes of Anna and Gurov’s relationship because he gives us enough foreshadow to predict what will happen to them in the future. The is no resolution mentioned in the story because so far society is the only thing stopping them from being together. The ending of the story is effective because its hopeful and tells you that Anna and Gurov have a long and happy future together.

#9 Discuss the validity of Gurov’s belief  that people lead their life in private rather then in public.

* Gurov’s belief is correct because everyone has secrets from the time that their born to the moment they die, and those secrets are what makes you you. for example most people smile and act happy in school but deep inside them they could be really upset and also people might act good in school and be the worst kid on the block.

Hey Monday – Run Don’t Walk

I’m from warm hellos to crying goodbyes

From children playing in yards

To mom’s wishing their daughter goodnight.

I’m from the pyramids and the liberty bell

From music blasting to glasses shattering

From the hot and sunny days

To Beauty that fills a warm summer’s air.

I’m from king Tut whose buried in a tomb

to the pharaohs whose names are always lasting

I’m from digging deep and healing one’s wounds

From memories flashing and days passing

I’m from toys representing different moods

From stories told from one friend to the next

I’m from neighbors sharing foods

And people giving a simple smile.

I’m from freedom and slaves

from country to country From place to place

I’m from two sides of the world

that all made mistakes….