Since I have all this spare time, I realized that there are so many other things to do in this world other than volleyball. Before, volleyball used to be EVERYTHiNG to me. Now, I'm really starting to enjoy different things. I have more time to experiment and figure out what I like to do other than volleyball. One of the things that I just started to like is krumping. Ever since I saw Stomp the Yard, I thought that krumping and clowning was the coolest thing ever. Check it out.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
lit circle #2: [character analist]
Orleanna price:
Since Nathan Price seems pragmatically value his job more than his family, Orleanna appears to compensate that empty feeling that her children are missing. She actually cares about her children. However, she mentioned that "the hardest work of the day was deciding, once again, to stay with my family" (91.) In Genesis Orleanna was the mom who seemed to really love her children but now, it's like she secretly can't stand then. So, being a mother to her is just going through the motions. Orleanna is a very interesting character because she has a worrisome mentality. For instance on page 95 she said "I couldn't stop imagining the deaths of my children. I dreamed them drowned, lost, eaten alive." To see her children dying is a very disturbing image which then leads me to a conclusion. I think that Orleanna is scarred from somthing but I don't know what it is. In addition to her secret life, she mentions that shes not quite clear on how to live a religious life. My geuss is that she is only following what her husbands telling her to do. This side of her only becomes evident when she is telling the story from her point of veiw. Sadly, from the kids point of veiw, she sounds like a great mom. Oddly, when Orleanna talks I don't quite understand what's going on at first. I have to read the whole book and then go back and read Orleanna's passage to get it. It's very strange that the author would put her foreshadowing voice at the begginings of each book instead of the ends.
Leah Price:
Leah is the only character that resembles an ideal "missionary girl." She is kind and initially looks up to her father as a role model. She doesn't complain about living in the Congo and realizes that she must put her childish actions behind her so that she can mature into a Christiam lady. Leah knows the general "wrong verses right." Apart from her "good girl" side, she has a side that has a penchant for seeking adventures; something that a typical tomboy would want to do. Because of her friendly atitude, she has befriended a young boy named Pascal. They exchange knowledge with each other and enjoy their companionship. In regards to her realationship with her father, they don't seem as close anymore. I think that because her father isn't giving her the attention that she would like, she rebels.
Ruth May Price:
Although she is the youngest of all her sisters, she seems to be "growing up" at a faster pace. In Genesis, Ruth portrayed a typical little girl playing with her monkey-sock-monkey and doing things that are expected from a child. However in Revelation, she seems to have a more mature way of talking from her point of veiw. Occassionally, she mentions her childish pranks and doings. Ruth sounds like she is preparing to mature but her mom still has a protective hand over her; especially when the Belgian army is present. Ruth still has a "young chld" mentality of thinking she knows alot. The thing that shocked me about Ruth May was that she wanted to see Nelson naked. Ruth is just a little girl and yet she a boy in his bare skin already? That tells me that she must be exposed to bad ideas from her sisters. My geuss is that Rachel is the "bad example" but I really don't know.
Rachel Price:
Rachel's personality remains the same as before. Only this time, I think that she has a crush on an African boy names Anatole. She claims that she wouldn't like him even is she were Congolese but he's all she talks about.
Adah Price:
Adah also seems to have a consistent personality. She is truly a genius and knows how to sculpt a vivid image in the readers head so they can see her story in theri head. Adah has a very interesting side to her because you know that she's a genius but you don't know what her mind will think next. It's kind of like she's taking the reader on a journey. She starts us at one point but you never know what the next step is going to be. She still likes to write things backwards and fowards but I sometimes I can't really understand what she means. In fact, sometimes I think that when Adah sounds too smart, she sounds kind of wierd at the same time.
Since Nathan Price seems pragmatically value his job more than his family, Orleanna appears to compensate that empty feeling that her children are missing. She actually cares about her children. However, she mentioned that "the hardest work of the day was deciding, once again, to stay with my family" (91.) In Genesis Orleanna was the mom who seemed to really love her children but now, it's like she secretly can't stand then. So, being a mother to her is just going through the motions. Orleanna is a very interesting character because she has a worrisome mentality. For instance on page 95 she said "I couldn't stop imagining the deaths of my children. I dreamed them drowned, lost, eaten alive." To see her children dying is a very disturbing image which then leads me to a conclusion. I think that Orleanna is scarred from somthing but I don't know what it is. In addition to her secret life, she mentions that shes not quite clear on how to live a religious life. My geuss is that she is only following what her husbands telling her to do. This side of her only becomes evident when she is telling the story from her point of veiw. Sadly, from the kids point of veiw, she sounds like a great mom. Oddly, when Orleanna talks I don't quite understand what's going on at first. I have to read the whole book and then go back and read Orleanna's passage to get it. It's very strange that the author would put her foreshadowing voice at the begginings of each book instead of the ends.
Leah Price:
Leah is the only character that resembles an ideal "missionary girl." She is kind and initially looks up to her father as a role model. She doesn't complain about living in the Congo and realizes that she must put her childish actions behind her so that she can mature into a Christiam lady. Leah knows the general "wrong verses right." Apart from her "good girl" side, she has a side that has a penchant for seeking adventures; something that a typical tomboy would want to do. Because of her friendly atitude, she has befriended a young boy named Pascal. They exchange knowledge with each other and enjoy their companionship. In regards to her realationship with her father, they don't seem as close anymore. I think that because her father isn't giving her the attention that she would like, she rebels.
Ruth May Price:
Although she is the youngest of all her sisters, she seems to be "growing up" at a faster pace. In Genesis, Ruth portrayed a typical little girl playing with her monkey-sock-monkey and doing things that are expected from a child. However in Revelation, she seems to have a more mature way of talking from her point of veiw. Occassionally, she mentions her childish pranks and doings. Ruth sounds like she is preparing to mature but her mom still has a protective hand over her; especially when the Belgian army is present. Ruth still has a "young chld" mentality of thinking she knows alot. The thing that shocked me about Ruth May was that she wanted to see Nelson naked. Ruth is just a little girl and yet she a boy in his bare skin already? That tells me that she must be exposed to bad ideas from her sisters. My geuss is that Rachel is the "bad example" but I really don't know.
Rachel Price:
Rachel's personality remains the same as before. Only this time, I think that she has a crush on an African boy names Anatole. She claims that she wouldn't like him even is she were Congolese but he's all she talks about.
Adah Price:
Adah also seems to have a consistent personality. She is truly a genius and knows how to sculpt a vivid image in the readers head so they can see her story in theri head. Adah has a very interesting side to her because you know that she's a genius but you don't know what her mind will think next. It's kind of like she's taking the reader on a journey. She starts us at one point but you never know what the next step is going to be. She still likes to write things backwards and fowards but I sometimes I can't really understand what she means. In fact, sometimes I think that when Adah sounds too smart, she sounds kind of wierd at the same time.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
celebrities:
Recently, I've been really addited to reading People magazine. It's kind of funny how it relates to the practice essay that we wrote two classes ago. I really don't know why I', so hook onto that magazine though. Honestly, some of the material in there is ridiculous but I think it's cool at the same time because that's what the celebrities do. Before, I was never so hung up on trends styles; it didn't really matter to me. But recently, it's become like an obsession for me. In a way, it's like the magazine is imputing these extreme ideas into my mind.I know that I'm not being forced to think like that but at the same time I really can't help it. Celebrity influences are very interesting because you know that your not obligated to copy them but you still do. I know that it's just because we want to "fit in" but that explanation doesn't seem to completely answer why teens do it. Why do we copy them?
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
annalyzing SAT practice essays:
After reading other peoples practice essays, I realizes how important it is to have a main idea and back it up with solid examples. Despite given only 25 minutes to complete the essay, that doesn't neccessarily mean that you can't write a well organized piece that flows from one point to the next. I think most people kind of spoke what was on their mind and didn't really think it through with accuracy and precision. In fact, my essay mainly consisted of my thoughts and not reliable examples. Organization is another important aspect of writing. A good writer will have examples from two ends of the spectrum but can incorporate them together to make it flow well. In addition to organizations, grammar and sentence pattern is good to have. With impressive vocabulary and different types of sentences, you can keep the reader interested in what you have to say. As for me, I honestly think that there is much room for improvement in essay writing. With practice, it will become easier and hopefully when the real SAT's come around, I will be completely prepared. :]
Monday, February 26, 2007
practice SAT essay:
In life, people are influenced by other people. Whether at school, in the tabloids, on a sports team, or in a movie, we are constantly surrounded by influences. Usually, people determine what is important to them based on its popularity. If alot of people are doing it, then it probably means that it's fun or good. However, if not alot of people are doing it, then it's probably boring or not a good thing to do. One of the biggest influences on peopl are celebrities. Dur to their popularity and fame, many people want to be just like Chris Brown, Beyonce, or Tom Hanks. All of them are rich, successful, and have the stereo type of a "perfect life." The things that they find important is what we find important. For example, one of the most influencial person in the world is Oprah Winfrey. She has so much power but channels it towards doing the right think. Because being a good person is somthing that is expressed through actions, regular people want to help out a poor family, build a strong community, or donate money to a 3rd world country.
These celebrities can't be seen merely by spotting them at a local cofee shop or park. That's why the media is there to capture these moments. The media is the publics eyes and without them, we wouldn't know the things that celebrities find important.
Although celebrities determine what is important to a certain extent, the media doesn't have such a powerful influence on people living in 3rd world countries. In these places, they are not developed enough to have television, magazines, radios, movies, or the internet. In fact, they might not even know what those things are. With this lack of development, the things that these people find important are passed down from thier elders. For young kids, its the granparents, anties, uncles, and parents that raise their kids according to how they think is the right way. EAch culture has different things that they hold valuable. For instance, Japanese people believe that honnor and respect is the most important factor of life. Americans believe in freedom. Africans believe in the survival of daily life. Hawaiians believe in the spirit of aloha. Every culture is different and can think that the other cultures are wrong. But the truth is, no culture is wrong. Just because Americans don't think that honnor is something worth dying for, doesn't mean that the Japanese have wrong thinking. These different values all work together because without them, we wouldn't be unique as a whole. Influences are always around us whether you realize it or not. Ultimately, we decide what's important to us, not others. We arn't forced to do what others do but we tend to do it anyway.
These celebrities can't be seen merely by spotting them at a local cofee shop or park. That's why the media is there to capture these moments. The media is the publics eyes and without them, we wouldn't know the things that celebrities find important.
Although celebrities determine what is important to a certain extent, the media doesn't have such a powerful influence on people living in 3rd world countries. In these places, they are not developed enough to have television, magazines, radios, movies, or the internet. In fact, they might not even know what those things are. With this lack of development, the things that these people find important are passed down from thier elders. For young kids, its the granparents, anties, uncles, and parents that raise their kids according to how they think is the right way. EAch culture has different things that they hold valuable. For instance, Japanese people believe that honnor and respect is the most important factor of life. Americans believe in freedom. Africans believe in the survival of daily life. Hawaiians believe in the spirit of aloha. Every culture is different and can think that the other cultures are wrong. But the truth is, no culture is wrong. Just because Americans don't think that honnor is something worth dying for, doesn't mean that the Japanese have wrong thinking. These different values all work together because without them, we wouldn't be unique as a whole. Influences are always around us whether you realize it or not. Ultimately, we decide what's important to us, not others. We arn't forced to do what others do but we tend to do it anyway.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
lit circle [moderator]
Leah Price:
1. Why is the Price family bringing so many cooking things? Is there some kind
of symbolism that represents the comfort of food?
2. What does the father mean when he said "Where we are headed, to make things
perfectly clear, not so much a piggly wiggly?"
3. Why didn't the airlines wiegh the passengers?
4. How does religion play a key role in this book?
5. Why did the Underdowns ditch the Price family?
6. What is this families main goal in Africa? What are they trying to accomplish?
Ruth May Price:
7. According to the quote "God says the Africans are the tribes of Ham." does
that mean they are bad people since Ham was the worst son of Noah?
8. Does this author seem racist?
Rachel Price:
9. Why would the Price family be "calling the shots" in Africa?
10. Why does Rachel have a contumacious attitude?
11. Why does Rachel seem to criticize everything she sees?
12. What kind of deadly weapons would the father have on him?
13. Is there a purpose for the father's prayer's to be so dramatic?
14. What did Rachel mean by "I wept for the sins of all who had brought my family
to this dread dark shore?"
Adah Price:
15. Why doesn't Adah speak when her thoughts are so brilliantly intellectual?
16. How did the family nearly come to the ends of the earth?
17. What did Adah mean by "Leah cannabalized me?"
Leah:
18. According to the father, "God created a world of work and rewards." What do
you think the Price family should be rewarded with?
19. Who is Mama Tataba?
20. What does the Poisonwood tree represent?
Rachel:
21. Why did they organize a pageant on Easter Sunday for the men?
22. Why don't the Africans want to be baptized?
23. Why does Rachel feel that it's her parents responsibility to tell the
Africans to stop touching her hair?
Ruth May:
24. How is it possible for the Africans to have big bellies when they have a
limited amount of food?
25. In this situation, do you think that it is bad for the Africans to steal from
the Price family?
26. Should a missionary father be dieciplining his children in such a way
that "the razor strop burns so bad?"
Adah:
27. Why does the father punish his kids so oddly?
28. Why is the dad so mean to the mother? Do you think he abuses her?
1. Why is the Price family bringing so many cooking things? Is there some kind
of symbolism that represents the comfort of food?
2. What does the father mean when he said "Where we are headed, to make things
perfectly clear, not so much a piggly wiggly?"
3. Why didn't the airlines wiegh the passengers?
4. How does religion play a key role in this book?
5. Why did the Underdowns ditch the Price family?
6. What is this families main goal in Africa? What are they trying to accomplish?
Ruth May Price:
7. According to the quote "God says the Africans are the tribes of Ham." does
that mean they are bad people since Ham was the worst son of Noah?
8. Does this author seem racist?
Rachel Price:
9. Why would the Price family be "calling the shots" in Africa?
10. Why does Rachel have a contumacious attitude?
11. Why does Rachel seem to criticize everything she sees?
12. What kind of deadly weapons would the father have on him?
13. Is there a purpose for the father's prayer's to be so dramatic?
14. What did Rachel mean by "I wept for the sins of all who had brought my family
to this dread dark shore?"
Adah Price:
15. Why doesn't Adah speak when her thoughts are so brilliantly intellectual?
16. How did the family nearly come to the ends of the earth?
17. What did Adah mean by "Leah cannabalized me?"
Leah:
18. According to the father, "God created a world of work and rewards." What do
you think the Price family should be rewarded with?
19. Who is Mama Tataba?
20. What does the Poisonwood tree represent?
Rachel:
21. Why did they organize a pageant on Easter Sunday for the men?
22. Why don't the Africans want to be baptized?
23. Why does Rachel feel that it's her parents responsibility to tell the
Africans to stop touching her hair?
Ruth May:
24. How is it possible for the Africans to have big bellies when they have a
limited amount of food?
25. In this situation, do you think that it is bad for the Africans to steal from
the Price family?
26. Should a missionary father be dieciplining his children in such a way
that "the razor strop burns so bad?"
Adah:
27. Why does the father punish his kids so oddly?
28. Why is the dad so mean to the mother? Do you think he abuses her?
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