Thursday, May 28, 2015
Chapter 12 Journal Question
In the end, I didn't expect that they're going to be saved. I thought that they were all going to die because of all the evil things they do to each other. I think that Ralph was crying with tears of joy in the end of the novel because he knows that they are all going to be saved already. I think that he is also happy because everything is over and that they don't have to go through more tragic events. I despise Jack the most in this novel because he is very evil. I think that it is sad how a little boy can think about murder and be happy about it. I would recommend this book to people who loves reading books because this book has a lot of symbolization and everything that has happened has a meaning to it.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Chapter 11 Questions
1. Ralph decided that he wanted to blow the conch to call an assembly so that they can get Piggy's specs back and so that they can still keep the signal fire on.
2. On the beginning of the story, the twins thinks of Ralph as a person that is organized, and that he can handle the boys since that they have their vote for Ralph as chief. Now, he is showing his aggressive side and they never expected it from him.
3. The boy's attempt to get Piggy's specs and get the signal fire going on failed because they won't listen to him anymore. Even though Jack doesn't have the conch, he is now their new leader.
4. I think that Roger was pushing rocks from the cliff because he wants to show that he is also powerful.
5. The destruction of the conch represents that they are all living in an uncivilized life now. They have been on the island for a long time now and their evil sides are showing up.
6. For most boys, they wanted a chief because they know that they can make their way to get out of the island with Ralph's help. They are civilized when they are under the laws or rules of their chief.
7. Why do you feel happy when you are killing someone and something?
Do you think that living a savage life will make you and the boys successful in terms of trying too get rescued from the island?
8. Now that everyone has been on this island for a long time, the boys' attitude changed. Jack and his tribe goes around killing some boys and keeps hunting. They lost their civilization. Even if Ralph had the conch, Jack was their new chief because he has more power than anyone else. Now, everyone is scared that if they don't obey him, they will suffer a big consequence from him.
2. On the beginning of the story, the twins thinks of Ralph as a person that is organized, and that he can handle the boys since that they have their vote for Ralph as chief. Now, he is showing his aggressive side and they never expected it from him.
3. The boy's attempt to get Piggy's specs and get the signal fire going on failed because they won't listen to him anymore. Even though Jack doesn't have the conch, he is now their new leader.
4. I think that Roger was pushing rocks from the cliff because he wants to show that he is also powerful.
5. The destruction of the conch represents that they are all living in an uncivilized life now. They have been on the island for a long time now and their evil sides are showing up.
6. For most boys, they wanted a chief because they know that they can make their way to get out of the island with Ralph's help. They are civilized when they are under the laws or rules of their chief.
7. Why do you feel happy when you are killing someone and something?
Do you think that living a savage life will make you and the boys successful in terms of trying too get rescued from the island?
8. Now that everyone has been on this island for a long time, the boys' attitude changed. Jack and his tribe goes around killing some boys and keeps hunting. They lost their civilization. Even if Ralph had the conch, Jack was their new chief because he has more power than anyone else. Now, everyone is scared that if they don't obey him, they will suffer a big consequence from him.
Monday, May 25, 2015
Chapter 10 Questions
1. About Simon's death, Ralph says "That was murder" (Golding, 156). Piggy says that "'It was an accident,' said Piggy suddenly, 'that's what it was. An accident.'" (Golding, 157). The only thing that All that Samneric says is that "'...We were very tired,' repeated Sam, 'so we left early...'" (Golding, 158). Ralph thinks that what happened last night was a murder, while Piggy kept convincing him that it was only an accident. Samneric kept saying that they left early, so they were saying that they didn't know what happened.
2. Ralph ended up with the conclusion that it was murder, while Jack kept avoiding the issue and blames it on "the beast." Ralph remembered what happened, "It was dark. There was that-that bloody dance. There was lightning and thunder and rain. We was scared." (Golding, 156). Jack knew what happened, but because of his pride, he still wants to be respected by everyone as chief. All savages had to deny it for him. "'But didn't we, didn't we-?' He squirmed and looked down. 'No!'" (Golding, 160).
3. Jack wanted to prove that he is the new leader, and he expects everyone to bow down for him. "The tribe lay in a semicircle before him" (Golding, 160). Jack also gives out consequences to everyone who disobeys, and it leads the boys to have the fear from him. "I don't know. He didn't say. He got angry and made us tie Wilfred up..." (Golding, 159).
Jack is the new chief because he is more powerful than anyone else now. The boys listen to him because they fear that something bad may happen to them if they don't obey and listen.
Ralph: Tells Piggy to don't say anything
Piggy: *Ass-mar attack*
-Jack and the savages attacks-
-People were rolling over, hitting, biting, and scratching back for defenses-
Ralph: Punches Eric on the face unknowingly
Jack: takes Piggy's glasses and hums and cartwheels
Roger: leaves after the glasses were found
Sam: gets stuck in the corner and didn't fight anyone
Eric: Gets beat down by Ralph
2. Ralph ended up with the conclusion that it was murder, while Jack kept avoiding the issue and blames it on "the beast." Ralph remembered what happened, "It was dark. There was that-that bloody dance. There was lightning and thunder and rain. We was scared." (Golding, 156). Jack knew what happened, but because of his pride, he still wants to be respected by everyone as chief. All savages had to deny it for him. "'But didn't we, didn't we-?' He squirmed and looked down. 'No!'" (Golding, 160).
3. Jack wanted to prove that he is the new leader, and he expects everyone to bow down for him. "The tribe lay in a semicircle before him" (Golding, 160). Jack also gives out consequences to everyone who disobeys, and it leads the boys to have the fear from him. "I don't know. He didn't say. He got angry and made us tie Wilfred up..." (Golding, 159).
Jack is the new chief because he is more powerful than anyone else now. The boys listen to him because they fear that something bad may happen to them if they don't obey and listen.
Ralph: Tells Piggy to don't say anything
Piggy: *Ass-mar attack*
-Jack and the savages attacks-
-People were rolling over, hitting, biting, and scratching back for defenses-
Ralph: Punches Eric on the face unknowingly
Jack: takes Piggy's glasses and hums and cartwheels
Roger: leaves after the glasses were found
Sam: gets stuck in the corner and didn't fight anyone
Eric: Gets beat down by Ralph
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Vocabulary #10
Roots and Derivatives:
1. jac, ject, jet: (to throw, to hurl, to lie)
2. jud(ic): (judge, judgment)
3. junct, join: (to join)
4. liber, liver: (free)
Word List:
1. Adjudicate- to settle or rule upon, as in a court of law
She became a part of the council so that she can adjudicate the fairness of the new policy.
2. Adjunct- n, a thing, usually of secondary importance, added to something else; a, added or connected.
Vanilla extracts are adjuncts for making brownies.
3. Conjecture- n. a prediction, theory, or interference based on guesswork; v, to form a point of view without proof.
Because he is known for giving conjectures, no one believed him when he said that dinosaurs didn't exist.
4. Conjoined- attached, combined, or united.
The mother of the conjoined twins decided to let the twins undergo through a surgery.
5. Injudicious- displaying poor judgement; indiscreet; lacking wisdom.
Her parents were being injudicious about her reasons why she sneaked out of the house.
6. Jettison- v, to throw something away, usually because it is no longer wanted; n, the discarding of anything.
We need to jettison the bad things that happen in our life.
7. Liberalize- to make or become less provincial or narrow; to broaden the mind.
A lot of Americans want to liberalize the use of marijuana.
8. Libertarian- n, a person who believes in equal civil liberties for all; a, holding to such principles.
The libertarian is very dedicated for equal liberties.
9. Libertine- n, a person without ordinary moral or sexual restraints; a, morally unrestrained.
Mr. Grey is very libertine towards Anastasia in the movie.
10. Prejudicial- producing prejudice; causing an unfavorable opinion without supporting evidence; detrimental.
The unprofessional lawyer gave a prejudicial just so she can get over it rapidly.
11. Rejoinder- a quick and clever answer; an appropriate reply, as to a smart question or statement.
Her rejoinder impressed the principal of the university that she is applying for.
12. Trajectory- the curved path of an object in flight.
The boomerang's trajectory was unpredictable.
1. jac, ject, jet: (to throw, to hurl, to lie)
2. jud(ic): (judge, judgment)
3. junct, join: (to join)
4. liber, liver: (free)
Word List:
1. Adjudicate- to settle or rule upon, as in a court of law
She became a part of the council so that she can adjudicate the fairness of the new policy.
2. Adjunct- n, a thing, usually of secondary importance, added to something else; a, added or connected.
Vanilla extracts are adjuncts for making brownies.
3. Conjecture- n. a prediction, theory, or interference based on guesswork; v, to form a point of view without proof.
Because he is known for giving conjectures, no one believed him when he said that dinosaurs didn't exist.
4. Conjoined- attached, combined, or united.
The mother of the conjoined twins decided to let the twins undergo through a surgery.
5. Injudicious- displaying poor judgement; indiscreet; lacking wisdom.
Her parents were being injudicious about her reasons why she sneaked out of the house.
6. Jettison- v, to throw something away, usually because it is no longer wanted; n, the discarding of anything.
We need to jettison the bad things that happen in our life.
7. Liberalize- to make or become less provincial or narrow; to broaden the mind.
A lot of Americans want to liberalize the use of marijuana.
8. Libertarian- n, a person who believes in equal civil liberties for all; a, holding to such principles.
The libertarian is very dedicated for equal liberties.
9. Libertine- n, a person without ordinary moral or sexual restraints; a, morally unrestrained.
Mr. Grey is very libertine towards Anastasia in the movie.
10. Prejudicial- producing prejudice; causing an unfavorable opinion without supporting evidence; detrimental.
The unprofessional lawyer gave a prejudicial just so she can get over it rapidly.
11. Rejoinder- a quick and clever answer; an appropriate reply, as to a smart question or statement.
Her rejoinder impressed the principal of the university that she is applying for.
12. Trajectory- the curved path of an object in flight.
The boomerang's trajectory was unpredictable.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Article questions
1. Betsy McCaughey believes that having a designated hospitals for Ebola is ineffective since that this virus is very contagious and dangerous.
2. The author believes that any patient diagnosed with Ebola should be isolated and put in one of the bio-containment centers is one of the solutions to this problem.
3. Sean Kaufman believes that the CDC is insufficient as a protection.
4. Rep. Michael Burgess was comparing it to the flimsy suits that were issued to the doctors and nurses.
5. a) yes, I agree
b) yes, they also agree
2. The author believes that any patient diagnosed with Ebola should be isolated and put in one of the bio-containment centers is one of the solutions to this problem.
3. Sean Kaufman believes that the CDC is insufficient as a protection.
4. Rep. Michael Burgess was comparing it to the flimsy suits that were issued to the doctors and nurses.
5. a) yes, I agree
b) yes, they also agree
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Vocabulary #9
Roots and Derivatives:
1. grad, gress: (to step, to walk)
2. grat, grac: (pleasing, favor)
3. greg: (flock, herd, group)
4. host, hosp(it) (host, guest)
Word List:
1. Aggregation- separate individuals joined in a group, often for a specific purpose; a mass composed of many parts.
Aggregation often occurs in any working companies.
2. Aggressive- tending to be combative or forceful; filled with initiative or bold enterprise.
She was very aggressive to her siblings, as she wanted the last slice of pizza.
3. Degradation- a major reduction in worth, quality, or standing; a deterioration, as of moral character.
An employer can get degradation once their boss catches them stealing.
4. Digress- to wander off the point or topic
There are times that I digress when I am reading a book because sometimes it gets confusing.
5. Egregious- standing out from others, but in a bad way; conspicuously bad; flagrant.
The egregious man turned out to be a criminal.
6. Gracious- characterized by kindness, courtesy, pleasantness, and charm; merciful and compassionate.
Being gracious is in her nature.
7. Gratuity- a gift (generally money) given beyond the usual payment; a tip.
Johnny Rockets forces you to pay gratuity whenever you eat there.
8. Gregarious- literally, living in flocks or herds; fond of being with other people.
Being gregarious is great, especially when you're having fun with the people you are with.
9. Hospice- a place other than a hospital for the terminally ill to reside; a place of shelter for travelers.
The hospice across the street focuses more on the elderly.
10. Hostel- an inexpensive place of lodging, as an inn or regional hotel.
The hostel that we stayed in doesn't have a comfortable bed.
11. Ingratiate- make oneself appear favorable or necessary to another, to bring into the good graces of.
You need to ingratiate yourself when you have a job interview.
12. Inhospitable- not inclined to be kind or friendly; barren and forbidding.
Her neighbor is very inhospitable. He always hide inside his room.
1. grad, gress: (to step, to walk)
2. grat, grac: (pleasing, favor)
3. greg: (flock, herd, group)
4. host, hosp(it) (host, guest)
Word List:
1. Aggregation- separate individuals joined in a group, often for a specific purpose; a mass composed of many parts.
Aggregation often occurs in any working companies.
2. Aggressive- tending to be combative or forceful; filled with initiative or bold enterprise.
She was very aggressive to her siblings, as she wanted the last slice of pizza.
3. Degradation- a major reduction in worth, quality, or standing; a deterioration, as of moral character.
An employer can get degradation once their boss catches them stealing.
4. Digress- to wander off the point or topic
There are times that I digress when I am reading a book because sometimes it gets confusing.
5. Egregious- standing out from others, but in a bad way; conspicuously bad; flagrant.
The egregious man turned out to be a criminal.
6. Gracious- characterized by kindness, courtesy, pleasantness, and charm; merciful and compassionate.
Being gracious is in her nature.
7. Gratuity- a gift (generally money) given beyond the usual payment; a tip.
Johnny Rockets forces you to pay gratuity whenever you eat there.
8. Gregarious- literally, living in flocks or herds; fond of being with other people.
Being gregarious is great, especially when you're having fun with the people you are with.
9. Hospice- a place other than a hospital for the terminally ill to reside; a place of shelter for travelers.
The hospice across the street focuses more on the elderly.
10. Hostel- an inexpensive place of lodging, as an inn or regional hotel.
The hostel that we stayed in doesn't have a comfortable bed.
11. Ingratiate- make oneself appear favorable or necessary to another, to bring into the good graces of.
You need to ingratiate yourself when you have a job interview.
12. Inhospitable- not inclined to be kind or friendly; barren and forbidding.
Her neighbor is very inhospitable. He always hide inside his room.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Article Summary
http://www.santamariasun.com/cover/12784/the-born-identity-why-its-so-important-for-transgender-people-to-change-their-documents-and-how-its-now-easier-to-do-so/
The main idea of this article is to inform us why it is important for transgenders to change their documents. People judge transgenders for what they want to be. Getting their documents changed is really hard because they have to go through the court and have expensive court orders. Good news is that there is a new law in California, AB 1121, to make everthing easier and more accessible for them. One fact or example that supports this main idea is "AB 1121 made it easier, cheaper, and more private for Californians to change their gender markers on documents. The first phase of the new law went into effect Jan. 1, 2014, and removed the requirement that someone be forced to present a court order to change his or her gender on a birth certificate. Instead, anyone could take a physician’s note directly to the California Department of Public Health and pay a $23 fee to make the change." Another fact or idea that supports this main idea is that "Only 21 percent of people who already made the transition from one gender to another reported that they had updated all of their ID documents and records, according to the National Transgender Discrimination Survey." In addition, the author is trying to tell us that gender transition isn't easy. There are also states that don't allow gender transitions such as Tennessee, Idaho, Ohio, and Puerto Rico. Finally, the court and transgenders illustrates us that it is important for transgenders to change their documents.
The main idea of this article is to inform us why it is important for transgenders to change their documents. People judge transgenders for what they want to be. Getting their documents changed is really hard because they have to go through the court and have expensive court orders. Good news is that there is a new law in California, AB 1121, to make everthing easier and more accessible for them. One fact or example that supports this main idea is "AB 1121 made it easier, cheaper, and more private for Californians to change their gender markers on documents. The first phase of the new law went into effect Jan. 1, 2014, and removed the requirement that someone be forced to present a court order to change his or her gender on a birth certificate. Instead, anyone could take a physician’s note directly to the California Department of Public Health and pay a $23 fee to make the change." Another fact or idea that supports this main idea is that "Only 21 percent of people who already made the transition from one gender to another reported that they had updated all of their ID documents and records, according to the National Transgender Discrimination Survey." In addition, the author is trying to tell us that gender transition isn't easy. There are also states that don't allow gender transitions such as Tennessee, Idaho, Ohio, and Puerto Rico. Finally, the court and transgenders illustrates us that it is important for transgenders to change their documents.
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