What type of growth have we seen in Amir?
Amir is slowly becoming much more independent. He used to rely completely on his father, but now he is stating to act more like his father. He is also becoming a braver by deciding to go to Afghanistan to save and take care of Sohrab.
What was your reaction to the 'state' of Kabul upon his return?
Amir says that kabul has changed so much. He feels like he is a tourist in Kabul, but then he also realizes that he has always been a tourist after he sees the poor man dressed in rags. It was nothing like what he imaginged it would be. It is also a war zone. All of the trees have been cut down because of the war.
Where do you think the story is going from here?
From this point, the story will be about Amir finding Sohrab, and trying to be atoned or his sins.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
The Kite Runner- Chapters 8-9
1. What are your thoughts around Amir now? Has he taken steps towards making things with Hassan right? or has he made them worse? Explain.
At this point in the story, I do not like Amir at all. Hassan is a loyal friend, and Amir has not been a friend back. He completely unleashed his emotions on Hassan by yelling at him and telling him to leave him alone. He also framed him for stealing his money. Originally he was feeling guilty for watching as Hassan was raped, but he has made things worse by being mean to Hassan and pushing him away.
2. Obviously Amir is struggling to with his actions. What was the purpose of the scene with the pomegranates? What is Amir searching for from Hassan?
The purpose of the scene with the pomegranates was to see if he could get a reaction out of Hassan. So far, Hassan has been the perfect friend, and I think Amir was testing Hassan. He was searching for a reaction out of Hassan. The purpose of the scene was to show that Hassan would never do anything to hurt Amir.
3. Characterization: what do we learn further about Amir, Hassan, and Assef in this section?
We learn that Amir will do anything to gain his father's love. We learn that Hassan cannot hurt Amir, and views him as a friend. We learn that he is a huge bully, and that he admires Hitler.
I chose the picture of the "Dad's Favorite" T shirt because it seems that Hassan is the favorite kid. After hassan was framed, Baba still wants Hassan to stay. Baba also likes how brave Hassan is in comparison to Amir.
At this point in the story, I do not like Amir at all. Hassan is a loyal friend, and Amir has not been a friend back. He completely unleashed his emotions on Hassan by yelling at him and telling him to leave him alone. He also framed him for stealing his money. Originally he was feeling guilty for watching as Hassan was raped, but he has made things worse by being mean to Hassan and pushing him away.
2. Obviously Amir is struggling to with his actions. What was the purpose of the scene with the pomegranates? What is Amir searching for from Hassan?
The purpose of the scene with the pomegranates was to see if he could get a reaction out of Hassan. So far, Hassan has been the perfect friend, and I think Amir was testing Hassan. He was searching for a reaction out of Hassan. The purpose of the scene was to show that Hassan would never do anything to hurt Amir.
3. Characterization: what do we learn further about Amir, Hassan, and Assef in this section?
We learn that Amir will do anything to gain his father's love. We learn that Hassan cannot hurt Amir, and views him as a friend. We learn that he is a huge bully, and that he admires Hitler.
I chose the picture of the "Dad's Favorite" T shirt because it seems that Hassan is the favorite kid. After hassan was framed, Baba still wants Hassan to stay. Baba also likes how brave Hassan is in comparison to Amir.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
3rd MP Reflection & 4th MP Preview
I think that i did a good job with theme 6. This was something I enjoyed writing because I liked the topic I chose. Something I will try t do in the future is pick a good topic because it is easier to write that way.
The TMD project was very successful. My group decided to make a magazine that also had a website. I liked how we used different types of projects to make one magazine. Using the different types of technology was different and interesting. We tried to make use of the class time and I think it worked out well.
My expectations for the 4th marking period is for it to go fast. I expect that the class will have a more laid back tone and that we will start to talk about college more and more. I think that the film project at the end of the year is going to be fun and will be different from film projects in the past.
The TMD project was very successful. My group decided to make a magazine that also had a website. I liked how we used different types of projects to make one magazine. Using the different types of technology was different and interesting. We tried to make use of the class time and I think it worked out well.
My expectations for the 4th marking period is for it to go fast. I expect that the class will have a more laid back tone and that we will start to talk about college more and more. I think that the film project at the end of the year is going to be fun and will be different from film projects in the past.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
IR Blog Post 4
The Endurance by Caroline Alexander
"I am not very susceptible to emotions, but as those noble peaks faded away in the mist, I could scarce repress the sadness to leave forever the land that has rained on us its bounty and been salvation. Our hut, a lone relic of our habitation, will become a centre around which conveys of penguins will assemble to gaze with curiosity and deliberate its origin. Good old Elephant Isle" (Alexander page 185)
These words were said by Hurley after the rescue of the crew. After being stranded on the ice for 10 weeks, they were finally rescued. The crew had been in such horrible conditions that when they got to Elephant Isle, they felt much safer, although there was still blizzards and freezing winds. Living in a small hut made out of a few lifeboats, they camped there for weeks, waiting to see a boat sail across the shoreline. Although Elephant Isle did not have a "homey" feel, the crew still felt grateful for its masses of food and water. At this moment, Shackleton is the tiredest he has ever been. "I have done it. Damn the admiralty, not a life lost and we have been through hell" said Shackleton. Shackleton's leadership had brought these men to safety, and without him, many would have died.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSAE09AKkLU&feature=related
The video above shows the end of the journey. After they spent so long on the ice, they made the trek to Elephant Isle in search of rescue. Although they didn't get help right away, the Island was plentiful in resources. As Shackleton left on the life boat to go find rescue, most thought that he would never return. The only thing that kept to crew sane was Shackleton's presence, and most thought that everyone would die without him. But Shackleton did return with a large steam boat. Once they were seen by the boat and sent back home, Shackleton was not recognized as a hero. People back home said they were all just lucky that they got to miss two years of the World War. Throughout the story, there have not been many symbols, but i see the ice as obstacles. Ice originally brought down the ship, and ice has stopped Shackleton from finding rescue. The ice always seems to be in the way inhibiting the men from success.
http://www.nzetc.org/etexts/Gov08_06Rail/Gov08_06Rail029a%28h280%29.jpg
This picture shows Shackleton returning on his lifeboat. This image captures the emotions that the men were feeling. After being lost and confused for so long in the harsh cold environment, there is finally some light. An emotion that is almost never captured on camera is the feeling of rescue. This photo does so perfectly. This unique image helps me to see the gravity of the situation. They were waiting for weeks and weeks to see this boat and it had finally come.
"I am not very susceptible to emotions, but as those noble peaks faded away in the mist, I could scarce repress the sadness to leave forever the land that has rained on us its bounty and been salvation. Our hut, a lone relic of our habitation, will become a centre around which conveys of penguins will assemble to gaze with curiosity and deliberate its origin. Good old Elephant Isle" (Alexander page 185)
These words were said by Hurley after the rescue of the crew. After being stranded on the ice for 10 weeks, they were finally rescued. The crew had been in such horrible conditions that when they got to Elephant Isle, they felt much safer, although there was still blizzards and freezing winds. Living in a small hut made out of a few lifeboats, they camped there for weeks, waiting to see a boat sail across the shoreline. Although Elephant Isle did not have a "homey" feel, the crew still felt grateful for its masses of food and water. At this moment, Shackleton is the tiredest he has ever been. "I have done it. Damn the admiralty, not a life lost and we have been through hell" said Shackleton. Shackleton's leadership had brought these men to safety, and without him, many would have died.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSAE09AKkLU&feature=related
The video above shows the end of the journey. After they spent so long on the ice, they made the trek to Elephant Isle in search of rescue. Although they didn't get help right away, the Island was plentiful in resources. As Shackleton left on the life boat to go find rescue, most thought that he would never return. The only thing that kept to crew sane was Shackleton's presence, and most thought that everyone would die without him. But Shackleton did return with a large steam boat. Once they were seen by the boat and sent back home, Shackleton was not recognized as a hero. People back home said they were all just lucky that they got to miss two years of the World War. Throughout the story, there have not been many symbols, but i see the ice as obstacles. Ice originally brought down the ship, and ice has stopped Shackleton from finding rescue. The ice always seems to be in the way inhibiting the men from success.
http://www.nzetc.org/etexts/Gov08_06Rail/Gov08_06Rail029a%28h280%29.jpg
This picture shows Shackleton returning on his lifeboat. This image captures the emotions that the men were feeling. After being lost and confused for so long in the harsh cold environment, there is finally some light. An emotion that is almost never captured on camera is the feeling of rescue. This photo does so perfectly. This unique image helps me to see the gravity of the situation. They were waiting for weeks and weeks to see this boat and it had finally come.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
IR Blog Post 3
The Endurance by Caroline Alexander
"McNish cooled down, and the situation passed. But Shackleton remained conscious of the narrowly averted danger. More had been at stake than one disgruntled seaman. Not only had McNish disobeyed orders at a moment of critically low morale, but he had also, as it were, defied Shackleton's optimistic pronouncements. It was now impossible to pretend that their painful efforts held any hope of success. Perhaps Shackleton's muttering critics had been right, and they should not have moved from ocean camp. McNish's brief rebellion had suggested the unthinkable--that the boss was capable of significant error" (Alexander Page 113).
As the men left the area of their wrecked ship, they head off in search of finding rescue or an island. Leaving the camp meant leaving some things behind, the carrying heavy loads of food and supplies, anda dangerous journey through the cold. Although it may have seemed like a smart decision at the time, a blizzard swept over them after the left. Stranded and scared they had to set up the new camp, about 150 miles from the nearest island. This passage is significant because of the leadership Shackleton showed. He took charge as captain of the ship from the beginning, and he is leading the charge across the ice to safety. Because he made a bad decision, some people are becoming upset with him. Shackleton knows that the only reason why no one has died yet is because he has given these men hope. A rebellion would surely split them up and they would go their separate ways. A united group can survive, and Shackleton is the one who realizes that. He stresses a positive attitude and patience.
http://www.pondaray.com/catalog/images/Leonard,%20Hussey%20&%20Samson.jpg
The man is the photo is Hussey with the giant dog Samson. The dogs play a huge role in the journey. They are there to help with hunting and carrying gear, but most importantly they are great for morale. Shackleton is always trying to give his men hope. I think that the dogs are the perfect symbol of hope. They don't seem to know that they are stranded in a harsh environment. Whenever the story seems to get too depressing or slow, the dogs come in a do something funny. This helps the men have the Endurance to get through it.
http://www.pondaray.com/catalog/images/Leonard,%20Hussey%20&%20Samson.jpg
At 5:45 in the video, the man talks about why the men did not crack. For many days they had little food and wet clothes. He says that it was Shackleton's flame within him. Throughout the story so far, Shackleton has done everything in his power to make his men happier. He was a man who could drive his men on and on to continue searching for land just as well as comfort them and ask how they are feeling. On of the things they took him them from the Endurance was a life boat. They ended up using this boat to search for an island. As their gear is beginning to run low, they become nervous.
"McNish cooled down, and the situation passed. But Shackleton remained conscious of the narrowly averted danger. More had been at stake than one disgruntled seaman. Not only had McNish disobeyed orders at a moment of critically low morale, but he had also, as it were, defied Shackleton's optimistic pronouncements. It was now impossible to pretend that their painful efforts held any hope of success. Perhaps Shackleton's muttering critics had been right, and they should not have moved from ocean camp. McNish's brief rebellion had suggested the unthinkable--that the boss was capable of significant error" (Alexander Page 113).
As the men left the area of their wrecked ship, they head off in search of finding rescue or an island. Leaving the camp meant leaving some things behind, the carrying heavy loads of food and supplies, anda dangerous journey through the cold. Although it may have seemed like a smart decision at the time, a blizzard swept over them after the left. Stranded and scared they had to set up the new camp, about 150 miles from the nearest island. This passage is significant because of the leadership Shackleton showed. He took charge as captain of the ship from the beginning, and he is leading the charge across the ice to safety. Because he made a bad decision, some people are becoming upset with him. Shackleton knows that the only reason why no one has died yet is because he has given these men hope. A rebellion would surely split them up and they would go their separate ways. A united group can survive, and Shackleton is the one who realizes that. He stresses a positive attitude and patience.
http://www.pondaray.com/catalog/images/Leonard,%20Hussey%20&%20Samson.jpg
The man is the photo is Hussey with the giant dog Samson. The dogs play a huge role in the journey. They are there to help with hunting and carrying gear, but most importantly they are great for morale. Shackleton is always trying to give his men hope. I think that the dogs are the perfect symbol of hope. They don't seem to know that they are stranded in a harsh environment. Whenever the story seems to get too depressing or slow, the dogs come in a do something funny. This helps the men have the Endurance to get through it.
http://www.pondaray.com/catalog/images/Leonard,%20Hussey%20&%20Samson.jpg
At 5:45 in the video, the man talks about why the men did not crack. For many days they had little food and wet clothes. He says that it was Shackleton's flame within him. Throughout the story so far, Shackleton has done everything in his power to make his men happier. He was a man who could drive his men on and on to continue searching for land just as well as comfort them and ask how they are feeling. On of the things they took him them from the Endurance was a life boat. They ended up using this boat to search for an island. As their gear is beginning to run low, they become nervous.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
R.A.F.T. Peru
Role: Me
Audience: Mestizos
Format: Poem
Topic: Peru
Terraced hills, low clouds, and winding rivers,
Think of what happened to your land makes me quiver.
Cuzco used to be a great big city,
Now we look at it with pity.
The new place to go is Lima, Peru.
It is where Ernesto went in search of something new.
If I trekked like Che in mountain climbing boots,
I would certainly visit you to see the countries roots.
You have no respect from the rest of Peru.
Hopefully Ernesto will start this Cou.
Atleast, I know that your culture is lost,
The only question is at what cost?
Audience: Mestizos
Format: Poem
Topic: Peru
Terraced hills, low clouds, and winding rivers,
Think of what happened to your land makes me quiver.
Cuzco used to be a great big city,
Now we look at it with pity.
The new place to go is Lima, Peru.
It is where Ernesto went in search of something new.
If I trekked like Che in mountain climbing boots,
I would certainly visit you to see the countries roots.
You have no respect from the rest of Peru.
Hopefully Ernesto will start this Cou.
Atleast, I know that your culture is lost,
The only question is at what cost?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
IR Blog Post 2
The Endurance by Caroline Alexander
"It was all up. At 5 p.m., Shackleton gave the order to abandon ship. The dogs were evacuated down canvas chutes, and the supplies that had been readied were lowered to the ice. Shackleton, standing on the quivering deck, looked down the engine room skylight to see the engines dropping sideways as the stays and plates gave way...the men are numbed by fatigue. None of the diaries evinces much concern for personal safety; all emotion was expended on the death of the ship" (Alexander, page 89)
I chose this part of the story because it truly shows the mindset of the sailors. Their ship has been pinched between two ice slabs and the boat was thrown on its side. Although they could not sail anywhere, at least they were able to live in their ship. Now, because the ship is on its side, they must leave the ship to survive on the ice. Rather than the sailors being worried about how they are going to stay alive in the extreme cold, they are depressed about the death of their ship. Shackleton seemed to be most affected by the event. To him, the ship was more than a floating home and he had to watch it slowly die. There was a light on the ship that was left on, but as the ship was crunched by the ice, the light slowly flickered out. This symbolized the death of the ship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDQEsQa5TyQ&feature=related
In the video above, we see how the men were living in the ship. It talks about the respect that the sailors have for their captain, Shackleton. He is a kind and generous man. The reason why I think no one has died on this voyage yet is because he cares about each person individually. At approximately 5 minutes into the video, we see how the men use the dogs. The dogs were there to help with carrying the load and to keep the men company. Later in the section, I start to see that feeding the dogs is becoming a hassle. It probably saved many of them from going insane. In the 8th minute of the video, there is footage of the wrecked ship. You can see the ice blocked that took the ships life. If the sailors did not trust the captain, they all could have died.
http://blog.crowdspring.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/endurance2.jpg
After hearing the moans of the ship in the night, Shackleton knew his ship was being damaged. He felt comfortable in the ship so he did not want to leave. I think this compares to Chris McCandless's journey. When Chris was in the wild, he was not going to last long until he found refuge at the bus. The sailor's bus is the ship. The only reason why Chris was staying alive was because of the bus. Now that the sailors must leave their ship, will they end up dead?
"It was all up. At 5 p.m., Shackleton gave the order to abandon ship. The dogs were evacuated down canvas chutes, and the supplies that had been readied were lowered to the ice. Shackleton, standing on the quivering deck, looked down the engine room skylight to see the engines dropping sideways as the stays and plates gave way...the men are numbed by fatigue. None of the diaries evinces much concern for personal safety; all emotion was expended on the death of the ship" (Alexander, page 89)
I chose this part of the story because it truly shows the mindset of the sailors. Their ship has been pinched between two ice slabs and the boat was thrown on its side. Although they could not sail anywhere, at least they were able to live in their ship. Now, because the ship is on its side, they must leave the ship to survive on the ice. Rather than the sailors being worried about how they are going to stay alive in the extreme cold, they are depressed about the death of their ship. Shackleton seemed to be most affected by the event. To him, the ship was more than a floating home and he had to watch it slowly die. There was a light on the ship that was left on, but as the ship was crunched by the ice, the light slowly flickered out. This symbolized the death of the ship.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDQEsQa5TyQ&feature=related
In the video above, we see how the men were living in the ship. It talks about the respect that the sailors have for their captain, Shackleton. He is a kind and generous man. The reason why I think no one has died on this voyage yet is because he cares about each person individually. At approximately 5 minutes into the video, we see how the men use the dogs. The dogs were there to help with carrying the load and to keep the men company. Later in the section, I start to see that feeding the dogs is becoming a hassle. It probably saved many of them from going insane. In the 8th minute of the video, there is footage of the wrecked ship. You can see the ice blocked that took the ships life. If the sailors did not trust the captain, they all could have died.
http://blog.crowdspring.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/endurance2.jpg
After hearing the moans of the ship in the night, Shackleton knew his ship was being damaged. He felt comfortable in the ship so he did not want to leave. I think this compares to Chris McCandless's journey. When Chris was in the wild, he was not going to last long until he found refuge at the bus. The sailor's bus is the ship. The only reason why Chris was staying alive was because of the bus. Now that the sailors must leave their ship, will they end up dead?
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
R.A.F.T. Chile
Role: Alberto
Audience: Che
Format: Tweet
Topic: Chile
Chile has been great to us "experts". Generosity has been plentiful. I think that the people here are not treated very well by the government. Eventually, we need to head off to Easter Island to help the others.
Audience: Che
Format: Tweet
Topic: Chile
Chile has been great to us "experts". Generosity has been plentiful. I think that the people here are not treated very well by the government. Eventually, we need to head off to Easter Island to help the others.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
RAFT Argentina
Role: Ernesto
Audience: Ernesto's mom
Format: Poem
Topic: Obstacles
At first when left home,
I felt alive, but alone
Who knew we would be so unprepared
Luckily, Alberto and I were never scared.
Little did we know, the travel was a hike
Constantly falling off the unsteady bike,
Muddy hills and big storms,
I wish I could change the sneakers I had worn.
But the least of my difficulties was my choice of shoe,
when I became ill with the flu.
The journey so far has been as wild as a bull,
but Ill be fine as long as I'm resourceful.
Audience: Ernesto's mom
Format: Poem
Topic: Obstacles
At first when left home,
I felt alive, but alone
Who knew we would be so unprepared
Luckily, Alberto and I were never scared.
Little did we know, the travel was a hike
Constantly falling off the unsteady bike,
Muddy hills and big storms,
I wish I could change the sneakers I had worn.
But the least of my difficulties was my choice of shoe,
when I became ill with the flu.
The journey so far has been as wild as a bull,
but Ill be fine as long as I'm resourceful.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
RAFT Introduction
Role: You
Audience: Classmates
Format: Letter
Topic: What do you expect to study this M.P.?
Dear Class,
I think that we will study Che's journey. At first it will probably be factual. We will learn about the places that he went and his personality. As he travels, I think will see the hardships of the lower class in Latin America. We will see what is really happening to the indigenous people of the areas, and Che will help. We will view the transformation that Che goes throughout his journey. I think he will become much more mature as the story goes on. He will also begin to get involved in the problems of the continent. We will probably look at the epiphany that Che has and where it occurred.
Sincerely,
Ben Ravetz
Audience: Classmates
Format: Letter
Topic: What do you expect to study this M.P.?
Dear Class,
I think that we will study Che's journey. At first it will probably be factual. We will learn about the places that he went and his personality. As he travels, I think will see the hardships of the lower class in Latin America. We will see what is really happening to the indigenous people of the areas, and Che will help. We will view the transformation that Che goes throughout his journey. I think he will become much more mature as the story goes on. He will also begin to get involved in the problems of the continent. We will probably look at the epiphany that Che has and where it occurred.
Sincerely,
Ben Ravetz
Sunday, February 13, 2011
TMD Preview
- The book we are about to read is considered a 'travel diary.' In terms of writing style, what do you expect from this type of book?
I think that we can expect to see a lot of choppy sentences and description. Because this is a memoir type of writing, I think there will be less symbols and deeper meaning, and more just saying what happened. This book will consist mostly of stories about the travels.
- Based off the clip, 180 South, your research, the preview, and the timeline/bio you looked over, what are some of the major issues you expect to read about?
An issue that I think we will see is destruction of the environment. In our research we saw that South America is plentiful in natural resources, but most of the countries were beginning to allow big companies take over their land. Most of the governments in the time period were not very stable. Through this we know that we will see some overthrow of the government. Through the preview we know that Che travels to many places. The climate and terrain of these areas vary drastically. I think dealing with the weather will play a large role in the story.
- How will this differ from the previous 2 books we've studied?
In the two previous books, we had to read for deeper meanings and symbols. This book simply tells what happened so we will probably not see nearly as much of that. The other 2 books were fiction, meanwhile this one is based on true story.
I think that we can expect to see a lot of choppy sentences and description. Because this is a memoir type of writing, I think there will be less symbols and deeper meaning, and more just saying what happened. This book will consist mostly of stories about the travels.
- Based off the clip, 180 South, your research, the preview, and the timeline/bio you looked over, what are some of the major issues you expect to read about?
An issue that I think we will see is destruction of the environment. In our research we saw that South America is plentiful in natural resources, but most of the countries were beginning to allow big companies take over their land. Most of the governments in the time period were not very stable. Through this we know that we will see some overthrow of the government. Through the preview we know that Che travels to many places. The climate and terrain of these areas vary drastically. I think dealing with the weather will play a large role in the story.
- How will this differ from the previous 2 books we've studied?
In the two previous books, we had to read for deeper meanings and symbols. This book simply tells what happened so we will probably not see nearly as much of that. The other 2 books were fiction, meanwhile this one is based on true story.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
IR blog Post 1
The Endurance by Caroline Alexander
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqpITVsy2cU
This video shows actual footage of the ship stuck on the ice. The video says that the ship is a sailors home, and when he leaves the ship he is at a loss. I think this is very important in the story. In the movie 180' South and Into the Wild, the adventure does not start until something goes wrong. In this case, the crash of the ship went wrong, and now the sailors are in a place where they should not be. The video also shows the dogs that they had aboard the ship. These dogs started off useful and energetic, but then became a pain when there was not enough food around. The struggles that the crew goes through are difficult, but they show the theme of adaptation. In order to survive, you must adapt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqpITVsy2cU
This video shows actual footage of the ship stuck on the ice. The video says that the ship is a sailors home, and when he leaves the ship he is at a loss. I think this is very important in the story. In the movie 180' South and Into the Wild, the adventure does not start until something goes wrong. In this case, the crash of the ship went wrong, and now the sailors are in a place where they should not be. The video also shows the dogs that they had aboard the ship. These dogs started off useful and energetic, but then became a pain when there was not enough food around. The struggles that the crew goes through are difficult, but they show the theme of adaptation. In order to survive, you must adapt.
IR Blog Post 1
The Endurance by Caroline Alexander
http://www.geographical.co.uk/vnoffice/data/0/0/17/246/gallery_306x_255,255,255/Archive.jpg
In the link above is a picture of the ship The Endurance in the harbor, while Worsley and Greenstreet are on the top of a mountain. While the boat was docked and re-stocking, the crew members would go on adventures. This adventure was climbing a nearby mountain. This symbolizes the climb that is ahead of them, although they do not yet realize it. Several members of the crew liked to go off on their own and climb dangerous cliffs, but the captain forbade them. Nature is an important theme. A respect for nature is necessary in survival. At this point I think all of these men respect nature because of how they take picture of the wildlife, to "preserve the images"
http://www.geographical.co.uk/vnoffice/data/0/0/17/246/gallery_306x_255,255,255/Archive.jpgIn the link above is a picture of the ship The Endurance in the harbor, while Worsley and Greenstreet are on the top of a mountain. While the boat was docked and re-stocking, the crew members would go on adventures. This adventure was climbing a nearby mountain. This symbolizes the climb that is ahead of them, although they do not yet realize it. Several members of the crew liked to go off on their own and climb dangerous cliffs, but the captain forbade them. Nature is an important theme. A respect for nature is necessary in survival. At this point I think all of these men respect nature because of how they take picture of the wildlife, to "preserve the images"
IR Blog Post 1
The Endurance by Caroline Alexander
"In the dwindling light, the men exercised the dog teams, or scouted for now infrequent seals, or went off on exploratory hikes across the ice. Like the hapless Endurance, a number of icebergs a number of icebergs had also become trapped in the pack, and so ship and landscape drifted in tandem, held together by the northwest current. As familiar objects in the men's erratically shifting world, many of these companion icebergs came to be regarded with affection" (Alexander, page 52)
The crew of 27 men set of on an expedition to travel by boat to Antarctica. One their travels, they got trapped in the icebergs and their boat was split like a twig. After the crew settled in and began to try to survive, they grew tired. While on the white slab of ice, the men played with the sleigh dogs, looked for food, and explored the landscape. Because the environment was constantly changing with the drifts of the ocean, things became very confusing. It shows that this story is not only a journey of Antarctica, but of their minds. This shows the theme of constantly keeping a strong mind. Things are shifting in their worlds, but having the mental endurance is key to survival. I also can also connect this to Into the Wild. The mental toughness to survive in a harsh environment is shown in both of these stories. At night, the weather can reach -100 degrees F and winds can reach 200 mph in blizzards. Scott Shackleton and Chris McCandless showed the same outlook on survival.
"In the dwindling light, the men exercised the dog teams, or scouted for now infrequent seals, or went off on exploratory hikes across the ice. Like the hapless Endurance, a number of icebergs a number of icebergs had also become trapped in the pack, and so ship and landscape drifted in tandem, held together by the northwest current. As familiar objects in the men's erratically shifting world, many of these companion icebergs came to be regarded with affection" (Alexander, page 52)
The crew of 27 men set of on an expedition to travel by boat to Antarctica. One their travels, they got trapped in the icebergs and their boat was split like a twig. After the crew settled in and began to try to survive, they grew tired. While on the white slab of ice, the men played with the sleigh dogs, looked for food, and explored the landscape. Because the environment was constantly changing with the drifts of the ocean, things became very confusing. It shows that this story is not only a journey of Antarctica, but of their minds. This shows the theme of constantly keeping a strong mind. Things are shifting in their worlds, but having the mental endurance is key to survival. I also can also connect this to Into the Wild. The mental toughness to survive in a harsh environment is shown in both of these stories. At night, the weather can reach -100 degrees F and winds can reach 200 mph in blizzards. Scott Shackleton and Chris McCandless showed the same outlook on survival.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
180' South Reflection
" The end is useless...but I find I learn something along the way....If you take a spiritual journey & you compromise the process you have failed...you are an [jerk] when you start and an [jerk] when you finish."
For Jeff Johnson, this quote explains it all. On most quests, the travel is more important than the destination because through finding your way and getting around the obstacles, you gain knowledge about the world and yourself. Jeff decided to pick up and go on a trip to go to Patagonia. He could have very simply got onto a plane and flew there, but he decided to go there by boat. Just by looking at where Jeff ended up in Patagonia, you would only know 5% of the real story. He went to several places and met many people before arriving. If he took a plane there, he would have destroyed the transformation process. He would have been the same as when he left. Because Jeff did not compromise the process, he saw Patagonia differently than he would have if he simply traveled by plane. He gained an appreciation for the world and nature, he would not have if he didn't sail there.
For me, this quote means that on my journey to college next year, I will have to be open to the experience. After traveling away, I will probably learn more about the world and myself, changing my mindset. If I am not open and compromise the transformation process, I will be the same as when I left. It isnt that important where I go, as long as I learn something along the way.
For Jeff Johnson, this quote explains it all. On most quests, the travel is more important than the destination because through finding your way and getting around the obstacles, you gain knowledge about the world and yourself. Jeff decided to pick up and go on a trip to go to Patagonia. He could have very simply got onto a plane and flew there, but he decided to go there by boat. Just by looking at where Jeff ended up in Patagonia, you would only know 5% of the real story. He went to several places and met many people before arriving. If he took a plane there, he would have destroyed the transformation process. He would have been the same as when he left. Because Jeff did not compromise the process, he saw Patagonia differently than he would have if he simply traveled by plane. He gained an appreciation for the world and nature, he would not have if he didn't sail there.
For me, this quote means that on my journey to college next year, I will have to be open to the experience. After traveling away, I will probably learn more about the world and myself, changing my mindset. If I am not open and compromise the transformation process, I will be the same as when I left. It isnt that important where I go, as long as I learn something along the way.
Theme #4 Reflection
1. How did you do with this Theme? How did you feel about how you thought you did compared to the grade you received? What did you do well?
I felt that my format for the essay as good. I also chose good quotes.
2. What are some opportunity areas for you with your writing? (specific to FCA's)
I think I needed to edit my work a little better.
3. What can you improve for next time? (Overall- process, amount of time, etc.)
I think that I can hand more drafts to make the paper smoother.
I felt that my format for the essay as good. I also chose good quotes.
2. What are some opportunity areas for you with your writing? (specific to FCA's)
I think I needed to edit my work a little better.
3. What can you improve for next time? (Overall- process, amount of time, etc.)
I think that I can hand more drafts to make the paper smoother.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
MP #2 Reflection- Looking Back and Moving Forward
1. Reflect on the 2nd mp & the work we did around Invisible Man. Be sure to cover such topics as the material, your work ethic, your successes and challenges, etc...
At the beginning of the marking period, we received a thick pile of papers for Invisible Man. I knew it was going to be a lot of work. I had success with the first few packets for the book, but as the m.p. went on it got much more difficult. The work load got larger and the interpretive depth was deeper. Overall, it was the most work I have done for a book, but it was interesting.
2. Take a look at the 1st semester--what did you do well? What areas could you improve?
I did well this semester. I think I did well with completing my work on time. I think i could have improved my writing a little more. My themes have been good, but it is still an area where I would like to improve.
3. Looking towards the 2nd semester--what are you going to need to do to stay engaged and on top of your schoolwork? What challenges may you face?
I am going to have to stay focused on schoolwork. I need to make sue i turn things in on time. I will probably become a little more lazy as the year goes on.
At the beginning of the marking period, we received a thick pile of papers for Invisible Man. I knew it was going to be a lot of work. I had success with the first few packets for the book, but as the m.p. went on it got much more difficult. The work load got larger and the interpretive depth was deeper. Overall, it was the most work I have done for a book, but it was interesting.
2. Take a look at the 1st semester--what did you do well? What areas could you improve?
I did well this semester. I think I did well with completing my work on time. I think i could have improved my writing a little more. My themes have been good, but it is still an area where I would like to improve.
3. Looking towards the 2nd semester--what are you going to need to do to stay engaged and on top of your schoolwork? What challenges may you face?
I am going to have to stay focused on schoolwork. I need to make sue i turn things in on time. I will probably become a little more lazy as the year goes on.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
IM Section VI
The most important thing to in section was when he gave the speech about Tod Clifton. To me, this showed him finally doing something other than what the brotherhood said. He is beginning to learn that the brotherhood was just using him.
The most intense part of the section was when Clifton gets shot. He was killed basically for no reason. This part brought about a lot of emotion.
A confusing part of the section was when he was trying to get back at the brotherhood. He tried to get information about the secrets of the brotherhood, but she was not interested in the politics. It was confusing for the Narrator as well.
Friday, January 7, 2011
IR MP #2 Blog Assignment- Reflection
1. What is your reaction to the IR format and assignment we did this M.P.? Be specific as to likes, dislikes, etc...
I thought it was a good way to make the marking period easier for us. With Invisible Man being so much reading, the blog posts make it a lighter load. I liked the format because we got to choose our own articles. I liked how we had to choose a variety of articles.
2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?
I learned a lot about current issues in politics. Michael Medved's blog was very interesting to read because he wrote about highly debated issues in a simple way.
3. What would you change for next year?
I would make a free choice category so that you can write about the same topic twice.
4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?
I think I will continue to read Woody Paige's blog. He is a funny guy and writes about things I enjoy.
I thought it was a good way to make the marking period easier for us. With Invisible Man being so much reading, the blog posts make it a lighter load. I liked the format because we got to choose our own articles. I liked how we had to choose a variety of articles.
2. What did you learn by following current blogs and websites?
I learned a lot about current issues in politics. Michael Medved's blog was very interesting to read because he wrote about highly debated issues in a simple way.
3. What would you change for next year?
I would make a free choice category so that you can write about the same topic twice.
4. Can you see yourself continuing with this on your own?
I think I will continue to read Woody Paige's blog. He is a funny guy and writes about things I enjoy.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
IR Blog Post 4-Entertainment Feed
http://www.denverpost.com/paige
Woody Paige's Blog-Elway excited to be back in the Broncos' fold
3 Facts
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Elway and Joe Ellis, the Broncos' chief operating officer, finalized the contract making Elway the team's executive vice president.
Elway was signed to a five-year, $5 million contract.
John Elway has wanted to return to the NFL ever since his retirement, and this was his way to do it.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5991230
ESPN agrres with Paige that the Broncos made a big move. Having a consistently good football team starts with coaching, which is why the Broncos have brought Elway on board. I think Elway is a good choice for the franchise. He had done great things for the team as a player, and now has a chance to improve the team as a coach.
2 Questions
How do the fans feel about this deal?
How much will Elway actually do in the organization, or is he becoming more of an image of the franchise?
Vocab
none
Woody Paige's Blog-Elway excited to be back in the Broncos' fold
3 Facts
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Elway and Joe Ellis, the Broncos' chief operating officer, finalized the contract making Elway the team's executive vice president.
Elway was signed to a five-year, $5 million contract.
John Elway has wanted to return to the NFL ever since his retirement, and this was his way to do it.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5991230
ESPN agrres with Paige that the Broncos made a big move. Having a consistently good football team starts with coaching, which is why the Broncos have brought Elway on board. I think Elway is a good choice for the franchise. He had done great things for the team as a player, and now has a chance to improve the team as a coach.
2 Questions
How do the fans feel about this deal?
How much will Elway actually do in the organization, or is he becoming more of an image of the franchise?
Vocab
none
IR Blog Post 4-Political Feed
http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=321&sid=404463
Michael Medved's Blog-Are gay soldiers superior in self-control?
3 Facts
Congress has decided to encourage gay recruits to serve openly in the armed forces by repealing the compromise policy known as "don't ask, don't tell."
Currently, male and female soldiers cannot share the same barracks or bathrooms because of opposite sex attraction.
If gay males cannot overcome their emotions, their actions could become disruptive.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/12/22/132254478/coming-up-president-signs-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell
Mark Memmott followed Obama's actions concerning the repealing of "Dont ask, Dont Tell". Obama says that he is encouraging people who were taken out of the military for being gay to re-enlist. He says it will allow people to with certain skills to join who could not before. I disagree with Obama. I think it will be very distracting for the soldiers and cold become dangerous.
2 Questions
How many people were thrown out of the military for being gay?
How do the soldiers feel about this decision?
Vocab
none
Michael Medved's Blog-Are gay soldiers superior in self-control?
3 Facts
Congress has decided to encourage gay recruits to serve openly in the armed forces by repealing the compromise policy known as "don't ask, don't tell."
Currently, male and female soldiers cannot share the same barracks or bathrooms because of opposite sex attraction.
If gay males cannot overcome their emotions, their actions could become disruptive.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2010/12/22/132254478/coming-up-president-signs-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell
Mark Memmott followed Obama's actions concerning the repealing of "Dont ask, Dont Tell". Obama says that he is encouraging people who were taken out of the military for being gay to re-enlist. He says it will allow people to with certain skills to join who could not before. I disagree with Obama. I think it will be very distracting for the soldiers and cold become dangerous.
2 Questions
How many people were thrown out of the military for being gay?
How do the soldiers feel about this decision?
Vocab
none
IR Blog Post 4-Arts Feed
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/flickgrrl/Box_Office_Stars_and_Stats_of_2010.html
Carrie Rickey's Blog-Box Office Stars and Stats of 2010
3 Facts
Carrie Rickey's Blog-Box Office Stars and Stats of 2010
3 Facts
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