THINK IT THROUGH:
1) WHAT DOES CLYDE HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO STAY IN AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM?
In order to Clyde stay in an academic program he have to take over the mathematic class over and pass it taking the program in the summer.
2) WHICH PROGRAM DOES CLYDE CHOOSE? IS THIS IS THE CHOICE YOU EXPECTED HIM TO MAKE?
Clyde choose the academic course. I did not expected for him this choice since, he is not passing his classes and he doesn't pay any effort for it.
3) WHY DO YOU THINK MRS. JONES SHARES THIS MEMORY ABOUT CLYDE'S FATHER?
I think Mrs. Jones shares this memory about Clyde's father because, Clyde is interesting in play the trombone so Mrs. Jones is just giving him an advise that his father would never give up on anything he really wanted.
4) FROM CLYDE'S VIEW POINT, WHY DOES HIS MOTHER SHARE THE MEMORY ABOUT HIS FATHER?
His mother share's the memory about his father because she wants the best for him and giving him that advise he would think of him self and maybe change.
5) MRS. JONES MIGHT HAVE REACHED DIFFERENTLY TO CLYDE'S REPORT CARD. WHY DO YOU THINK SHE REACHES AS SHE REACTS AS SHE DOES?
I think is because she wants the best for him and not seen him cry for something that if he pay effort can do it as he doesn't want to give up.
6) HOW DOES CLYDE FEEL ABOUT HIS MOM'S DESIRE THAT HE KEEP ON TRYING?
Clyde feel better because at least he have another opportunity to do better and do something for his future.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
ROBERTO CLEMENTE: Hero and Friend
THINK IT THROUGH:
1) WHAT STEPS DOES ROBERTO TAKE TO BECOME A GREAT BASEBALL PLAYER?
The steps that Roberto take to become a great baseball player was work hard to make his dream come true and in school joined the baseball team.
2) WHAT SETS ROBERTO ABOVE THE REST OF THE PLAYERS?
The sets that Roberto above the rest of the players was that he record 6.4 seconds fire fasting balls at the catcher so fast and becoming terrifying discovery.
3) WHAT ARE ROBERTO'S ACHIEVEMENTS AS A PLAYER?
Roberto's achievements as a player are that he became a Puerto Rican fan as a hero. Also had his 3000th career hit. At the time, only ten men had achieved this goal.
4) WHICH OF ROBERTO CLEMENTE'S GOALS WAS REACHED AFTER HIS DEATH?
The goals that was reached after Clemente's goals was that visitors were greeted with a twelve foot statue of Roberto Clemente sports City.
5) BECOMING A BASEBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBER SHOWS THAT ROBERTO WAS AN OUTSTANDING PLAYER. FIND EVIDENCE FROM THE SELECTION THAT SHOWS HIM AS AN OUTSTANDING HUMAN BEING.
The evidence that shows that Roberto was an outstanding human being is that he continued to play no matter how tired he was because he wanted his fans to enjoy watching him.
6) LOOK OVER THE DETAILS ABOUT ROBERTO'S DISAPPEARANCE. USE THE INFORMATION TO MAKE A TIME LINE OF THE EVENTS.
1) WHAT STEPS DOES ROBERTO TAKE TO BECOME A GREAT BASEBALL PLAYER?
The steps that Roberto take to become a great baseball player was work hard to make his dream come true and in school joined the baseball team.
2) WHAT SETS ROBERTO ABOVE THE REST OF THE PLAYERS?
The sets that Roberto above the rest of the players was that he record 6.4 seconds fire fasting balls at the catcher so fast and becoming terrifying discovery.
3) WHAT ARE ROBERTO'S ACHIEVEMENTS AS A PLAYER?
Roberto's achievements as a player are that he became a Puerto Rican fan as a hero. Also had his 3000th career hit. At the time, only ten men had achieved this goal.
4) WHICH OF ROBERTO CLEMENTE'S GOALS WAS REACHED AFTER HIS DEATH?
The goals that was reached after Clemente's goals was that visitors were greeted with a twelve foot statue of Roberto Clemente sports City.
5) BECOMING A BASEBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBER SHOWS THAT ROBERTO WAS AN OUTSTANDING PLAYER. FIND EVIDENCE FROM THE SELECTION THAT SHOWS HIM AS AN OUTSTANDING HUMAN BEING.
The evidence that shows that Roberto was an outstanding human being is that he continued to play no matter how tired he was because he wanted his fans to enjoy watching him.
6) LOOK OVER THE DETAILS ABOUT ROBERTO'S DISAPPEARANCE. USE THE INFORMATION TO MAKE A TIME LINE OF THE EVENTS.
- He was born in the island of Puerto Rico.
- He joined to the runners team to get a stronger body.
- Sign for a contract to get money to their family.
- Help people in his country and the young people to learn the values of hard work through sports.
- Hall of fame, one honor that he was given.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
POEM:
IN A SUNSHINE NEIGHBORHOOD IN DR:
I learned the
difference between
roses and violets
carin~o
come and help me
she'd tell me
on the mornings
my parents
would leave
to work at
the restaurant
my grandma
would move as wind
maintain the flowers
as good as gold
listen to radio
and sing them
old songs
dance while cooking
in the kitchen
when she'd say
mi muchachita
she'd laugh and
give me a big hug
with my grandma
I learned to spread
water on the flowers
to point out the red
roses in the sunshine
DR gardens, rivers,
sea
in her eyes I'd see
them in her rainbow
I'd feel them and
see the different colors
like a stripe
one day I was told
she was gone
but still I feel her
in my heart
whispering in
my ear and mind
carin~o.
I learned the
difference between
roses and violets
carin~o
come and help me
she'd tell me
on the mornings
my parents
would leave
to work at
the restaurant
my grandma
would move as wind
maintain the flowers
as good as gold
listen to radio
and sing them
old songs
dance while cooking
in the kitchen
when she'd say
mi muchachita
she'd laugh and
give me a big hug
with my grandma
I learned to spread
water on the flowers
to point out the red
roses in the sunshine
DR gardens, rivers,
sea
in her eyes I'd see
them in her rainbow
I'd feel them and
see the different colors
like a stripe
one day I was told
she was gone
but still I feel her
in my heart
whispering in
my ear and mind
carin~o.
Friday, March 14, 2008
CESAR CHAVEZ CIVIL-RIGHTS CHAMPION:
VOCABULARY:
NONVIOLENT: Moral philosophy that rejects the use of violence in efforts to attain social or political change.
UNION: A combination of things that are joined together to form a single object or unit.
MOTTO: A personal belief that one shares, related to life.
FASTS: Fasts is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
TACTICS: Plans and moves that gain advantages in the short term.
REREAD:
1) FIND TWO EVENTS THAT LED TO CHANGES IN CESAR'S LIFE.
The two events that led to change in Cesar's life is that he work full time for the Community Service organization and he held meetings to talk with workers which make more workers joined the CSO.
2) DO YOU THINK THIS IS A GOOD MOTTO?
I think this is a good motto because it was the beginning of Chavez's life work and the support of his workers gaining the world's attention.
3) WHY DO YOU THINK CESAR TRIED A BOYCOTT?
I think Cesar tried a boycott since meaning that no one would buy grapes unless farmers met some of the workers' demands.
4) NOTICE THAT THE WRITER EXPRESSES OPINIONS ABOUT CHAVEZ AT THE END.
Writers expresses opinions about Chavez at the end because he gave dignity and hope not only to farmworkers, but to all Mexican Americans.Moreover, Cesar Chavez was a giant in the civil rights movement of the United states.
THINK IT THROUGH:
1) HOW WAS CESAR LIKE THE OTHER CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS? HOW WAS HE DIFFERENT?
Cesar was like the other children of migrant workers different in a way that children went to school when they could.However, Chavez finished eighth grade. This was far more education than most migrant children got. But Chavez also taught himself. He was always reading.
2) WHY DO YOU THINK THE FARMWORKERS FOLLOWED CESAR?
I think the farmworkers followed Cesar because he proved that farmworkers had power. Together they could bargain with farmers for better wages and working conditions.
3) WHY WAS CESAR'S FIRM POSITION ON NONVIOLENCE A WISE CHOICE IN THIS STRIKE?
Cesar's firm position on nonviolence was a wise choice in this strike because he insisted on using only nonviolent tactics. To bring attention to this point, he began a twenty five day hunger strike. Also doing this he won the support of civil rights groups and churches.
4) WHAT SACRIFICES DID CESAR MAKE CAUSE OF THE FARMWORKERS?
The sacrifices that Cesar make cause of the farmworkers was that he kept working to help the farmworkers. He demanded and end to the use of dangerous pesticides on crops. He won rest periods for pickers. And the hated short hoe was banned.
5) WHAT DID CESAR ACHIEVE FOR THE WORKERS? WHAT METHODS DID HE USE TO ACHIEVE THEM?
In the 1970's Chavez led a lettuce boycott and another grape boycott. In a 1972 protest over right to work laws he went on a twenty four day fast. In 1988 he went on a thirty six day fast to protest the use of pesticides in fields.
6) THE AUTHOR SAYS CESAR CHAVEZ WAS ONE OF THE TRULY HEROIC FIGURES. HAS SHE PROVED HER STATEMENT? HOW?
The author has proved her statement because Chavez gave dignity and hope not only farmworkers, but to all Mexican Americans. Cesar Chavez was a giant in the civil rights movement of the United states.
COMPARISON & CONTRAST ESSAY BETWEEN A SLAVE & CESAR CHAVEZ:
There are many similarities and differences between Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez. They both fight for human freedom and civil rights risking their life's sacrificing their hardship. On the other hand, they both sacrificed for different causes and ways of living.
Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez have many similarities in common. They both gave their best of their life's to reach freedom and that all people were treated the same way without racism. In addiction, fight for rights for the same social class risking their life's until the end. moreover, Tice Davids became a conductor on the Under ground Railroad, helping other running aways escape. While Cesar Chavez devoted his life to the cause. He gave dignity and hope not only to farmworkers, but to all Mexican Americans.
There are many differences in between Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez. Tice Davids was a slave who one day ran away from slavery. Resting himself without fear to run throughout the woods and the river bank to reach freedom and not to be a slave anymore. However, Cesar Chavez was a civil rights leader. He led the cause the farmworkers fight for their rights. Chavez won great gains for farmworkers. Devoting all his life for human civil rights.
In conclusion, Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez have many similarities in between as they have many differences in common.
NONVIOLENT: Moral philosophy that rejects the use of violence in efforts to attain social or political change.
UNION: A combination of things that are joined together to form a single object or unit.
MOTTO: A personal belief that one shares, related to life.
FASTS: Fasts is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
TACTICS: Plans and moves that gain advantages in the short term.
REREAD:
1) FIND TWO EVENTS THAT LED TO CHANGES IN CESAR'S LIFE.
The two events that led to change in Cesar's life is that he work full time for the Community Service organization and he held meetings to talk with workers which make more workers joined the CSO.
2) DO YOU THINK THIS IS A GOOD MOTTO?
I think this is a good motto because it was the beginning of Chavez's life work and the support of his workers gaining the world's attention.
3) WHY DO YOU THINK CESAR TRIED A BOYCOTT?
I think Cesar tried a boycott since meaning that no one would buy grapes unless farmers met some of the workers' demands.
4) NOTICE THAT THE WRITER EXPRESSES OPINIONS ABOUT CHAVEZ AT THE END.
Writers expresses opinions about Chavez at the end because he gave dignity and hope not only to farmworkers, but to all Mexican Americans.Moreover, Cesar Chavez was a giant in the civil rights movement of the United states.
THINK IT THROUGH:
1) HOW WAS CESAR LIKE THE OTHER CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS? HOW WAS HE DIFFERENT?
Cesar was like the other children of migrant workers different in a way that children went to school when they could.However, Chavez finished eighth grade. This was far more education than most migrant children got. But Chavez also taught himself. He was always reading.
2) WHY DO YOU THINK THE FARMWORKERS FOLLOWED CESAR?
I think the farmworkers followed Cesar because he proved that farmworkers had power. Together they could bargain with farmers for better wages and working conditions.
3) WHY WAS CESAR'S FIRM POSITION ON NONVIOLENCE A WISE CHOICE IN THIS STRIKE?
Cesar's firm position on nonviolence was a wise choice in this strike because he insisted on using only nonviolent tactics. To bring attention to this point, he began a twenty five day hunger strike. Also doing this he won the support of civil rights groups and churches.
4) WHAT SACRIFICES DID CESAR MAKE CAUSE OF THE FARMWORKERS?
The sacrifices that Cesar make cause of the farmworkers was that he kept working to help the farmworkers. He demanded and end to the use of dangerous pesticides on crops. He won rest periods for pickers. And the hated short hoe was banned.
5) WHAT DID CESAR ACHIEVE FOR THE WORKERS? WHAT METHODS DID HE USE TO ACHIEVE THEM?
In the 1970's Chavez led a lettuce boycott and another grape boycott. In a 1972 protest over right to work laws he went on a twenty four day fast. In 1988 he went on a thirty six day fast to protest the use of pesticides in fields.
6) THE AUTHOR SAYS CESAR CHAVEZ WAS ONE OF THE TRULY HEROIC FIGURES. HAS SHE PROVED HER STATEMENT? HOW?
The author has proved her statement because Chavez gave dignity and hope not only farmworkers, but to all Mexican Americans. Cesar Chavez was a giant in the civil rights movement of the United states.
COMPARISON & CONTRAST ESSAY BETWEEN A SLAVE & CESAR CHAVEZ:
There are many similarities and differences between Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez. They both fight for human freedom and civil rights risking their life's sacrificing their hardship. On the other hand, they both sacrificed for different causes and ways of living.
Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez have many similarities in common. They both gave their best of their life's to reach freedom and that all people were treated the same way without racism. In addiction, fight for rights for the same social class risking their life's until the end. moreover, Tice Davids became a conductor on the Under ground Railroad, helping other running aways escape. While Cesar Chavez devoted his life to the cause. He gave dignity and hope not only to farmworkers, but to all Mexican Americans.
There are many differences in between Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez. Tice Davids was a slave who one day ran away from slavery. Resting himself without fear to run throughout the woods and the river bank to reach freedom and not to be a slave anymore. However, Cesar Chavez was a civil rights leader. He led the cause the farmworkers fight for their rights. Chavez won great gains for farmworkers. Devoting all his life for human civil rights.
In conclusion, Tice Davids and Cesar Chavez have many similarities in between as they have many differences in common.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
THE NO- GUITAR BLUES
BY: Gary Soto.
THINK IT THROUGH:
1. HOW DOES FAUSTO GET A GUITAR?
Fausto get a guitar by his grandfather Lupe placed the guitarron, which was nearly as huge as a washtub, in his arms.
2. DO YOU THINK FAUSTO WAS RIGHT TO GIVE THE MONEY TO THE CHURCH? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I think Fausto was right to give the money to the church because that was his own decision and in that way he felt good giving the only 20 dollars that he had in his palm to the church as a donation.
3. HOW DO YOU THINK FAUSTO IS FEELING WHEN HE OFFERS TO WASH THE DISHES FOREVER?
I think Fausto is feeling good when he offers to wash the dishes forever since he wants to help his mother and showing his mom all the love that he have for her demostrating her his talent of been a good buy.
THINK IT THROUGH:
1. HOW DOES FAUSTO GET A GUITAR?
Fausto get a guitar by his grandfather Lupe placed the guitarron, which was nearly as huge as a washtub, in his arms.
2. DO YOU THINK FAUSTO WAS RIGHT TO GIVE THE MONEY TO THE CHURCH? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I think Fausto was right to give the money to the church because that was his own decision and in that way he felt good giving the only 20 dollars that he had in his palm to the church as a donation.
3. HOW DO YOU THINK FAUSTO IS FEELING WHEN HE OFFERS TO WASH THE DISHES FOREVER?
I think Fausto is feeling good when he offers to wash the dishes forever since he wants to help his mother and showing his mom all the love that he have for her demostrating her his talent of been a good buy.
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