dewayne mitchell
I thought that the book was good and fun to read it was exciting and entertaining to me the worksheets was ok not something that i enjoyed but it was for a grade so i did it. This class is nice it has its fun times and it's worst times but over all it is nice .
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
by:sheena johnson
what do you think of the new unit that we just finished? what did you think of the book? the worksheets? what do you think about the class? what do you like and what do you dislike?
I think that the unit that we just finished was hard but good. i think that it was hard because we as the non "aA" students had all of thius work to be done in a little amount of time. I thoufght that thye book was good. the worksheets was easy but compucated. I think the class is easy but hard. I dislike the segragation.
what do you think of the new unit that we just finished? what did you think of the book? the worksheets? what do you think about the class? what do you like and what do you dislike?
I think that the unit that we just finished was hard but good. i think that it was hard because we as the non "aA" students had all of thius work to be done in a little amount of time. I thoufght that thye book was good. the worksheets was easy but compucated. I think the class is easy but hard. I dislike the segragation.
Sharocka Malone
I think it was died. The book was real good I will like to read another book like that again.The worksheets was fine cause it was not alot.This class got better then what it was.I like my grade in this class. I dislike the class being like the A students on one side in the B in under student on the other side.
I think it was died. The book was real good I will like to read another book like that again.The worksheets was fine cause it was not alot.This class got better then what it was.I like my grade in this class. I dislike the class being like the A students on one side in the B in under student on the other side.
I thought this unit was great, it was a interesting story, and was very easy to read. The story was not boring, it kept you wanting more. I liked the book because it was a true story and some people could relate to it. The work sheets were all easy, if you read the book. This class has become very easy every since the new grading system has been introduce.
Kyra Simmons
Kyra Simmons
Kenneth Anderson
BR: What did you think of the book until we just finished? What did you think of the book? The worksheets? What do yo think about the class? What do you like? What do you dislike?
I really liked the book, or atleast what I completed of it before we took the final exam over the book. I believe that the worksheets were fair and, to be completely honest, not difficult. Considering the fact that even the questions were of small number was also a plus. As far as this class goes, I believe that it's going really well. I think we'll be able to achieve what we need to achieve before it's time for us to graduate and be done with it all. Right now, I really do like the somewhat new system that Winfrey's classes go by (the hierarchy). Right now, there's nothing that I dislike, but if something comes up, I'll definitely be sure to edit this post.
Shiquita Davis
This entire book is important because, Jack Gantos who was a type of person who wanted money to take care of himself, he saw that working for his father wasn’t working, so when Rik came to him about some money, Jack didn’t turn it down, he knew that if he continue to work for his father he would not make no money. He knew that it was a bad idea, but he still did it. People go through this everyday, we have to make a lot of decisions good or bad, and we still have to make them. When he got to New York , he knew what he was doing was bad, but he was still thinking about that money, but Jack wasn’t thinking about any money when he was getting arrested. If that’s the case, money isn’t always the issue.
This entire book is important because, Jack Gantos who was a type of person who wanted money to take care of himself, he saw that working for his father wasn’t working, so when Rik came to him about some money, Jack didn’t turn it down, he knew that if he continue to work for his father he would not make no money. He knew that it was a bad idea, but he still did it. People go through this everyday, we have to make a lot of decisions good or bad, and we still have to make them. When he got to New York , he knew what he was doing was bad, but he was still thinking about that money, but Jack wasn’t thinking about any money when he was getting arrested. If that’s the case, money isn’t always the issue.
Danielle McNulty
What do you think of the unit we just finished? What did you think of the book? The worksheets? What do you think about this class? What do you like? What do you dislike?
I think the unit that we just finished was a very interesting unit with the book that we just read. I think the book was very good and it was worth reading. I only had to do one worksheet, but it was a good one. At one point I didnt understand the some of it, but i finished the worksheet.
What do you think of the unit we just finished? What did you think of the book? The worksheets? What do you think about this class? What do you like? What do you dislike?
I think the unit that we just finished was a very interesting unit with the book that we just read. I think the book was very good and it was worth reading. I only had to do one worksheet, but it was a good one. At one point I didnt understand the some of it, but i finished the worksheet.
carolyn green,
i think that the unit was great. i really like the novel. it was one of the books that was very funny to me. the worksheets was okay. i think that this class is fun and different at the same time.i like what ever you give us because we have to do the work to past your class anyway. i really don't dislike anything but the typing.
i think that the unit was great. i really like the novel. it was one of the books that was very funny to me. the worksheets was okay. i think that this class is fun and different at the same time.i like what ever you give us because we have to do the work to past your class anyway. i really don't dislike anything but the typing.
Jasmine Watson
I DID NOT like the unit we just finished, it was to much work that's why I didn't do all my work anyway. The book was fun to read and I liked it. The worksheets were kind of easy, it was just alot to do. I like this class alot because it's fun and we do learn something. One thing I dislike about the class is all the work we got to do. STOP GIVING US ALL THIS WORK BEFORE SOMEBODY SLASH YOUR TIRES!!!!!!!!!!!!
I DID NOT like the unit we just finished, it was to much work that's why I didn't do all my work anyway. The book was fun to read and I liked it. The worksheets were kind of easy, it was just alot to do. I like this class alot because it's fun and we do learn something. One thing I dislike about the class is all the work we got to do. STOP GIVING US ALL THIS WORK BEFORE SOMEBODY SLASH YOUR TIRES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, March 19, 2007
DEREK MIDDLETON
IMPORTANT ESSAY
When I first started reading hole in my life of course I thought it was going 2 be boring like any other book. I turned out alright. I guess because they was talking about PIFF.Jack life was now over he had been caught and now he was going to jail. This book in my opinion is one of the best novels that I read. Jack wanted to become a great writer, but he didn’t know where to begin. Until this hole came into his life, as he was in jail he began to write about his life and it made a great book. It’s like it had to take him to miss up for him to come up with the best story. When Gantos mentions the class assembly, I had wanted to stop reading at this point, but I kept reading in order to see what the assembly would be about. There are just some certain things the reader would want to know if they read this book, and for me it was what happened at the assembly. Jack later brought to Tim’s attention that he needed money. Tim said that he had just the right idea. Tim told Jack that they should sell weed and make money. He said that they would drive up to Tallahassee and get some weed from the guys in the lab there. Jack was immediately down for it. Jack figured Tim knew what he was doing and he would never let him down. Gantos and his class take their seats as the assembly starts. Jack regrets what he has done but now it’s too late. He is already in jail. He is doing time for a drug distribution and trafficking. He knows that this will change his life. He is incarcerated with killers and it kills him to be associated with those types of people.
Leshawn Ward
The book Hole In My Life was okay, but it could have been better. The part I like the most was we he got put out because he was getting drunk and throwing up all over the place. Jack Gantos life story has been very interesting, it has been an adventure. He could really go back and look at all the mistakes he’s made, but I guess without those mistakes he wouldn’t be who he is today. I believe he could have taken the easy way out and went to college when he had a chance, instead of waiting to get more money for a different school. I think at some point in his life, like while in prison he regretted not going to the University of Florida. You can tell by reading this book that he had the drive, and the determination of one day becoming a writer, he just went about it the wrong way. It all started in high school, hanging with the wrong crowd. Someone walked up to him and asked if he wanted to go to a weed party. Jack was unsure about going, but he accepted any how, even with all his doubts. He went, smoked a little and didn’t really enjoy himself. But something must have been good that night, because after that it was like he was addicted to the stuff. The hash had him constantly being paranoid; this should have turned him off. Jack just wanted adventure and I guess he had to be high to get it. Every time someone offered him a descent proposal, he jumped for it. Like Tim Scanlon, he offered Jack a job he couldn’t refuse. He was thinking it was going to be some easy money, but he was wrong. He was stranded on a boat with a complete stranger, the guy was crazy, and didn’t care that much for Jack. I know while he was sailing he was in fear of his life; Hamilton was stuck in the war. I knew at some point he was bound to snap, that’s why the trip didn’t end to well. When they got to New York they both ran into a lot of problems. They ran into navy territory, no where to tie up the boat, they were just paranoid all the time. They left the boat for a minute and later found out that someone had been on it. This left them shells shocked and very nervous. Then at the hotel the FBI showed and arrested Hamilton and the others, Jack saw and left undetected. He went back to Davy’s, in Florida
The book Hole In My Life was okay, but it could have been better. The part I like the most was we he got put out because he was getting drunk and throwing up all over the place. Jack Gantos life story has been very interesting, it has been an adventure. He could really go back and look at all the mistakes he’s made, but I guess without those mistakes he wouldn’t be who he is today. I believe he could have taken the easy way out and went to college when he had a chance, instead of waiting to get more money for a different school. I think at some point in his life, like while in prison he regretted not going to the University of Florida. You can tell by reading this book that he had the drive, and the determination of one day becoming a writer, he just went about it the wrong way. It all started in high school, hanging with the wrong crowd. Someone walked up to him and asked if he wanted to go to a weed party. Jack was unsure about going, but he accepted any how, even with all his doubts. He went, smoked a little and didn’t really enjoy himself. But something must have been good that night, because after that it was like he was addicted to the stuff. The hash had him constantly being paranoid; this should have turned him off. Jack just wanted adventure and I guess he had to be high to get it. Every time someone offered him a descent proposal, he jumped for it. Like Tim Scanlon, he offered Jack a job he couldn’t refuse. He was thinking it was going to be some easy money, but he was wrong. He was stranded on a boat with a complete stranger, the guy was crazy, and didn’t care that much for Jack. I know while he was sailing he was in fear of his life; Hamilton was stuck in the war. I knew at some point he was bound to snap, that’s why the trip didn’t end to well. When they got to New York they both ran into a lot of problems. They ran into navy territory, no where to tie up the boat, they were just paranoid all the time. They left the boat for a minute and later found out that someone had been on it. This left them shells shocked and very nervous. Then at the hotel the FBI showed and arrested Hamilton and the others, Jack saw and left undetected. He went back to Davy’s, in Florida
Roderick:The part of the book that I am going to talk about is when Jack finally decided to turn himself in. at this point in Jacks life he couldn’t believe that he manages to make an escape, but ended up right back where he had started. Jack was so scared he didn’t know what was going to happen to him. And as he met with his lawyer Newman he knew that it was serious. Mr. Tepper one of the FBI had him right where he wanted him. He showed him all of the pictures that he had on him and there wasn’t anything that he could say about it.Jack life was now over he had been caught and now he was going to jail. This book in my opinion is one of the best novels that I read. Jack wanted to become a great writer, but he didn’t know where to begin. Until this hole came into his life, as he was in jail he began to write about his life and it made a great book. It’s like it had to take him to miss up for him to come up with the best story.Jack had a lot of things that was going on in his life and it helped him out in the long run. He finally realizes that he shouldn’t trust everyone because the blame will end up on him. He was also a heavy drinker and he had begun to smoke. He wasn’t really to smart as far as schools goes because he didn’t finish the eleven grade. And it wasn’t easy for him to get into a school because of money problems. Jack was just trying to find a way that will make his life a lot easier and it leaded him in jail.He should have listened to his father and maybe he wouldn’t be in trouble, but when it all ended up at the end his life was a success. And he became that writer that he wanted to be and now he is making money from it. So over the entire book was great in funny to me at the same time.
Dian miller
Room 401
March 19, 2007
Essay
Number18
Week27
The important think in this book is forgiveness the reason I say that is because when Darcy dad ran out on then she could no forgive him. So what she did was talked to her mom bout her letting her dad com back in the house. She told her that she don’t thing that she is ready to for give him for what he had did to he family. On one of my discussion questions it had ask if she should for give Mr. Wills for what he did and I said yes ever thought he had ran out on the family he should have time to tell them why he ran out on the m. so what I had said was I think that that she should let him back in because when Darcy went out to dinner with her dad he told her that he miss going to sleep with the family. He also said that he when he was in the ally that he got stabbed in his eye .that when realist that he had a good family. He all most lost them. For just running off on them. He also told her that he got save and he was come back to be a farther again. Then Darcy said that mom said u had a good job the he told her that I am trying to get your mother to quite her job so he can take car of them.
Room 401
March 19, 2007
Essay
Number18
Week27
The important think in this book is forgiveness the reason I say that is because when Darcy dad ran out on then she could no forgive him. So what she did was talked to her mom bout her letting her dad com back in the house. She told her that she don’t thing that she is ready to for give him for what he had did to he family. On one of my discussion questions it had ask if she should for give Mr. Wills for what he did and I said yes ever thought he had ran out on the family he should have time to tell them why he ran out on the m. so what I had said was I think that that she should let him back in because when Darcy went out to dinner with her dad he told her that he miss going to sleep with the family. He also said that he when he was in the ally that he got stabbed in his eye .that when realist that he had a good family. He all most lost them. For just running off on them. He also told her that he got save and he was come back to be a farther again. Then Darcy said that mom said u had a good job the he told her that I am trying to get your mother to quite her job so he can take car of them.
Christ’yanna F. Saffold
4thperiod: American Lit
Dear Roylin, March 19th 2007
Yeah, it’s me Hakeem the one who always teasing about his stuttering problem. I wanted you to know that I feel like all of this dram that has been caused, that is causing you all of this pain of injury that you are suffering through is all because of me. I should have never had hut you because of all the teasing you were doing toward me, everyone else is doing it and I don’t say nothing at all. But you have to attment that you went a little to far all that teasing that you and all of your friends did is really hurts me and I am just tired of it. I never had any attention’s for things to go this far for someone to get hurt in the process, especially, someone who I know would be lying in a hospital bed because of a joke that really wasn’t that much of serious. Even though I wasn’t the one who shot you I feel that it’s my fought. Man Roylin, you don’t know what thoughts are going through my head at this point. I steady keep thinking that I should the one in your place lying in that bed. It’s all because of my stuttering problem that caused someone that I know to almost lose their life, All of this drama because of my stupid condition. Sometimes I feel that maybe if I didn’t have this condition I be okay.
4thperiod: American Lit
Dear Roylin, March 19th 2007
Yeah, it’s me Hakeem the one who always teasing about his stuttering problem. I wanted you to know that I feel like all of this dram that has been caused, that is causing you all of this pain of injury that you are suffering through is all because of me. I should have never had hut you because of all the teasing you were doing toward me, everyone else is doing it and I don’t say nothing at all. But you have to attment that you went a little to far all that teasing that you and all of your friends did is really hurts me and I am just tired of it. I never had any attention’s for things to go this far for someone to get hurt in the process, especially, someone who I know would be lying in a hospital bed because of a joke that really wasn’t that much of serious. Even though I wasn’t the one who shot you I feel that it’s my fought. Man Roylin, you don’t know what thoughts are going through my head at this point. I steady keep thinking that I should the one in your place lying in that bed. It’s all because of my stuttering problem that caused someone that I know to almost lose their life, All of this drama because of my stupid condition. Sometimes I feel that maybe if I didn’t have this condition I be okay.
Christ’yanna F. Saffold
4thperiod: American Lit
Dear Roylin, March 19th 2007
Yeah, it’s me Hakeem the one who always teasing about his stuttering problem. I wanted you to know that I feel like all of this dram that has been caused, that is causing you all of this pain of injury that you are suffering through is all because of me. I should have never had hut you because of all the teasing you were doing toward me, everyone else is doing it and I don’t say nothing at all. But you have to attment that you went a little to far all that teasing that you and all of your friends did is really hurts me and I am just tired of it. I never had any attention’s for things to go this far for someone to get hurt in the process, especially, someone who I know would be lying in a hospital bed because of a joke that really wasn’t that much of serious. Even though I wasn’t the one who shot you I feel that it’s my fought. Man Roylin, you don’t know what thoughts are going through my head at this point. I steady keep thinking that I should the one in your place lying in that bed. It’s all because of my stuttering problem that caused someone that I know to almost lose their life, All of this drama because of my stupid condition. Sometimes I feel that maybe if I didn’t have this condition I be okay.
4thperiod: American Lit
Dear Roylin, March 19th 2007
Yeah, it’s me Hakeem the one who always teasing about his stuttering problem. I wanted you to know that I feel like all of this dram that has been caused, that is causing you all of this pain of injury that you are suffering through is all because of me. I should have never had hut you because of all the teasing you were doing toward me, everyone else is doing it and I don’t say nothing at all. But you have to attment that you went a little to far all that teasing that you and all of your friends did is really hurts me and I am just tired of it. I never had any attention’s for things to go this far for someone to get hurt in the process, especially, someone who I know would be lying in a hospital bed because of a joke that really wasn’t that much of serious. Even though I wasn’t the one who shot you I feel that it’s my fought. Man Roylin, you don’t know what thoughts are going through my head at this point. I steady keep thinking that I should the one in your place lying in that bed. It’s all because of my stuttering problem that caused someone that I know to almost lose their life, All of this drama because of my stupid condition. Sometimes I feel that maybe if I didn’t have this condition I be okay.
Ashtanishia Gardner
My favorite summer moment is when me and my cousin Laka which every body know as Jean. This was on a sunny day I mean this day was so hot I could not take that heat shied it was just that dand gone hot. And I was thinking that I am already black as that thing. But let me get back to my story. It was early in the morning. I woke up brushed my teeth was hen my you know what now for real I washed my but, and called my other cousin her name is Kianna to see what she was doing on that day so she told me that she was thinking about going to the beach but she really don’t know, I told her that I was going to call her back so I called my cousin Laka and I asked her did she wont to go to the moves or go to the beach so she told me that she don’t know so I said that this boy that she liked was coming with my boy friend to the beach so that girl hurried up and sail yeah she was coming I mean that girl wisent playing no games after I sold her that. She said that she was going it call me back so we hung up I put on my stuff and started walking to her house and this girl that was over that I cant stand I mean I do not like that girl. She was telling my cousin that she was a beach with my boyfriend so I didn’t know if she was lying or not so I left it alond.
My favorite summer moment is when me and my cousin Laka which every body know as Jean. This was on a sunny day I mean this day was so hot I could not take that heat shied it was just that dand gone hot. And I was thinking that I am already black as that thing. But let me get back to my story. It was early in the morning. I woke up brushed my teeth was hen my you know what now for real I washed my but, and called my other cousin her name is Kianna to see what she was doing on that day so she told me that she was thinking about going to the beach but she really don’t know, I told her that I was going to call her back so I called my cousin Laka and I asked her did she wont to go to the moves or go to the beach so she told me that she don’t know so I said that this boy that she liked was coming with my boy friend to the beach so that girl hurried up and sail yeah she was coming I mean that girl wisent playing no games after I sold her that. She said that she was going it call me back so we hung up I put on my stuff and started walking to her house and this girl that was over that I cant stand I mean I do not like that girl. She was telling my cousin that she was a beach with my boyfriend so I didn’t know if she was lying or not so I left it alond.
The photo was taken in 1972 at the Medium-Security Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland, Kentucky. He was twenty-one years old and been locked up for a year already the bleakest year of his life and he more time ahead of him. At the time this picture was taken he weighted 125 pounds his fear being a target of irrational violence haunted he day and night. The constant tempo of that violence pulsed throughout his body and made hem feel small, and week and cowardly.The he with to jail for selling hash, he add 5,700 in cash. He said a 5010b is a youth sentence. It means you can do anywhere from sixty days to six years .He said he want to go to school, with a writing program but he don't have any writing. He find a school in New York graham junior college. It was a two-year school with a focus on communication arts. He sent away for an application he was accepted. December 18th he was stunned. Nearly fifteen mouth after his first night at west street he would be released. He have a place an everything. And a job selling christmas trees until he could find a steady job after the holiay casey called in the information to the parloe board, his release was approved and he walked . I was thinking that is was go to be in jail for the rest of his life. I wouldn’t never get out. He was about to get six years. I’m happy he got out. Some people wouldn’t do that if I every with to jail I would the same thing that he is doing. I like this book for real. Jasmine Blakley March 19,2007 period 4-8
The photo was taken in 1972 at the Medium-Security Federal Correctional Institution in Ashland, Kentucky. He was twenty-one years old and been locked up for a year already the bleakest year of his life and he more time ahead of him. At the time this picture was taken he weighted 125 pounds his fear being a target of irrational violence haunted he day and night. The constant tempo of that violence pulsed throughout his body and made hem feel small, and week and cowardly.The he with to jail for selling hash, he add 5,700 in cash. He said a 5010b is a youth sentence. It means you can do anywhere from sixty days to six years .He said he want to go to school, with a writing program but he don't have any writing. He find a school in New York graham junior college. It was a two-year school with a focus on communication arts. He sent away for an application he was accepted. December 18th he was stunned. Nearly fifteen mouth after his first night at west street he would be released. He have a place an everything. And a job selling christmas trees until he could find a steady job after the holiay casey called in the information to the parloe board, his release was approved and he walked . I was thinking that is was go to be in jail for the rest of his life. I wouldn’t never get out. He was about to get six years. I’m happy he got out. Some people wouldn’t do that if I every with to jail I would the same thing that he is doing. I like this book for real. Jasmine Blakley March 19,2007 period 4-8
Anina Curtis
The Beating She Got
It all started when I was in my mother room one morning. My mother was on the phone. Then all of a sudden I heard her say baby you gone have to call her back because I am on the phone. Then I was like momma who was that on the phone because I knew it was for me. She was like I don’t know because I didn’t ask who it was. Then I was like did he kind a sound like a girl. Then she was like no but his voice was kind a hoarse. Then I was like oh that was this boy named D’wayne. Now let me remind you that that was my ex boy friend. She was like oh well you gone have to call him back because I am on the on the phone. Then I was like I aint gone call him back because he a lame .Then she was like oh well then that’s that. I was gone call him back but I never got a chance to call any way. But my best friend called her name is Monique. We was talking for a little while. Then she was like nina guess what. Then I was like what. She like why leslie call and ask me was we playing on somebody phone. So you know me I am japing and stuff .Then this girl named Shannon came to my house saying it was me playing on her phone. I told her it wasn’t me. She insisted on saying it was me because she listening to every body else. S I got tired of her talking mess. So I just stole off her .And we fought. I aint gone never forget it.
The Beating She Got
It all started when I was in my mother room one morning. My mother was on the phone. Then all of a sudden I heard her say baby you gone have to call her back because I am on the phone. Then I was like momma who was that on the phone because I knew it was for me. She was like I don’t know because I didn’t ask who it was. Then I was like did he kind a sound like a girl. Then she was like no but his voice was kind a hoarse. Then I was like oh that was this boy named D’wayne. Now let me remind you that that was my ex boy friend. She was like oh well you gone have to call him back because I am on the on the phone. Then I was like I aint gone call him back because he a lame .Then she was like oh well then that’s that. I was gone call him back but I never got a chance to call any way. But my best friend called her name is Monique. We was talking for a little while. Then she was like nina guess what. Then I was like what. She like why leslie call and ask me was we playing on somebody phone. So you know me I am japing and stuff .Then this girl named Shannon came to my house saying it was me playing on her phone. I told her it wasn’t me. She insisted on saying it was me because she listening to every body else. S I got tired of her talking mess. So I just stole off her .And we fought. I aint gone never forget it.
Me and my class just got done reading a book called ‘’ A MATTER OF TRUST’. That book made me think about a lot of things in my life like friend ship and trust. This book was very good in many ways .I feel that a friend is someone you can trust in many ways ,my friend who I knew for 9 years I feel that he should be able to come to me at any times for any problems but if he cant he can go to a parent or something ,this book made me feel like a friend is not good in some ways ,one you probably cant trust them .the best part of this book is when the friends got back together .The most important thing about this books is trust .People everyday need to trust each other ,well I guess you cant trust people because people will do something bad to you .When we first got this book I thought it would be a bunch of bull crap, but you really reading it you will find out the real meaning of a friendship. The one thing I hate is when a friend tries to take your girl or your man. Darcy in the book called a matter of trust made me feel how she felt by putting me in her position and visualizing what she has been through. This book was good because its an inspiration to all., i feel that the book has a good name because it express everything that goes on in the book and real life ,the most important thing in this book is the way Darcy handles her Matter Of Trust.
Deandre Moore
March19,2007
Per 4-8
Deandre Moore
March19,2007
Per 4-8
Tiffany Brunson
Rm 401
3/19/07
Essay
“A matter of trust” is a really good book. I highly recommend that my fellow students read this book. It is a short book but it is really good. It tells the story of a girl named Darcy who is a sophomore. She attends a school named Bluford. It also tells us what kinds of positive and negative things that she experienced in her life. Her best friend Brisana is very jealous of Darcy’s new friend so she tries to make Darcy’s life a living hell by telling her lies. Brisana tells Darcy that Hakeem (Darcy’s boyfriend) is her boyfriend. She has negative thoughts about Hakeem being attracted to other females and not her. But the drama doesn’t stops there. Darcy’s father ran out on her family 5 years ago and he retuned. He begs the family for forgiveness. Jamee (Darcy’s little sister) acts as if he never left. But Darcy and her mother aren’t sure if they really want to but their lives back in his hands. At the end the whole story was based on trust. Darcy learned to trust her boyfriend. Darcy and Brisana are cool with each other again. And Darcy finally accepts her father as her guardian again. Not only that but her mother and her father are a couple again. The book taught me something. /it taught me to love, and trust my love ones. And it taught me to trust my boyfriend or any other loved one. Without trust there isn’t anything.
Rm 401
3/19/07
Essay
“A matter of trust” is a really good book. I highly recommend that my fellow students read this book. It is a short book but it is really good. It tells the story of a girl named Darcy who is a sophomore. She attends a school named Bluford. It also tells us what kinds of positive and negative things that she experienced in her life. Her best friend Brisana is very jealous of Darcy’s new friend so she tries to make Darcy’s life a living hell by telling her lies. Brisana tells Darcy that Hakeem (Darcy’s boyfriend) is her boyfriend. She has negative thoughts about Hakeem being attracted to other females and not her. But the drama doesn’t stops there. Darcy’s father ran out on her family 5 years ago and he retuned. He begs the family for forgiveness. Jamee (Darcy’s little sister) acts as if he never left. But Darcy and her mother aren’t sure if they really want to but their lives back in his hands. At the end the whole story was based on trust. Darcy learned to trust her boyfriend. Darcy and Brisana are cool with each other again. And Darcy finally accepts her father as her guardian again. Not only that but her mother and her father are a couple again. The book taught me something. /it taught me to love, and trust my love ones. And it taught me to trust my boyfriend or any other loved one. Without trust there isn’t anything.
Jelisa Poole--A Matter of Trust
In this book A Matter of Trust that I’m reading, is about a young girl name Darcy who is struggling with a lot of problems in her life. She has a sister name Jamee, her boyfriend name is Hakeem, Her so called friend name Brisanna who is trying to make Darcy jealous and, show her how it feels to be betrayed by trying to flirt and be with Darcy’s boyfriend. All because of Darcy is being friends with some so called lames (Tarah, Cooper) that Brisanna and Darcy used to always make fun of all the time, but now Darcy is friends with them. Darcy’s dad left them 5 years ago, now he trying to make it up to them. Darcy is trying not to get close to her father but, Jamee is spending time and hanging out with them trying to build their relationship again.
Darcy and Jamee take care of their grandma after school, which is very sick after having a stroke while their mother goes to work. Her boyfriend Hakeem has a stuttering problem when he gets nervous. And kids at school make fun of him specially, this boy name Roylin he always be messing with him embarrassing him for no reason. And Darcy is taking up for him when people mess with him.
In this book A Matter of Trust that I’m reading, is about a young girl name Darcy who is struggling with a lot of problems in her life. She has a sister name Jamee, her boyfriend name is Hakeem, Her so called friend name Brisanna who is trying to make Darcy jealous and, show her how it feels to be betrayed by trying to flirt and be with Darcy’s boyfriend. All because of Darcy is being friends with some so called lames (Tarah, Cooper) that Brisanna and Darcy used to always make fun of all the time, but now Darcy is friends with them. Darcy’s dad left them 5 years ago, now he trying to make it up to them. Darcy is trying not to get close to her father but, Jamee is spending time and hanging out with them trying to build their relationship again.
Darcy and Jamee take care of their grandma after school, which is very sick after having a stroke while their mother goes to work. Her boyfriend Hakeem has a stuttering problem when he gets nervous. And kids at school make fun of him specially, this boy name Roylin he always be messing with him embarrassing him for no reason. And Darcy is taking up for him when people mess with him.
Barbara Horton
One of the most important thing to me in the book was when they were all at tarrah party. roylin was talking about hakeem and he went over to him because he was mad and he hit roylin in his face. Roylin went running into the parking lot and he got shot in the head. Hakeem thought it was all his fought and wanted to go see if he was okay.him and darcy went to the hospital to see if he was okay. The next important part of the story was when Darcy old friend brisana was trying to go with hakeem. The only reason that brisana was doing that was because she felt like Darcy had dropped her and started hanging out with her new friends cooper and tarrah. Brisana and Darcy use to always talk about them . after Darcy got to know them she started to like them. Darcy and brisana had a argument about everything that was going on and Darcy felt bad. Darcy did not know that brisana felt this way. After this was all said and done Darcy and brisana became back friends. at the end of the the story dad was trying to come back into his family life. What made him want to do that was because he got stabbed and was tried of driving pass people houses and they were with there families.they mother don’t want him back into her life because he walked out on her once she thinks he will walk out on her again. Jamee want him back. When he started coming back around she started acting good. Darcy at first didn’t want him to come back because of what he did. Only reason she tried to make things right because of what roylin little told hers at the hospital
One of the most important thing to me in the book was when they were all at tarrah party. roylin was talking about hakeem and he went over to him because he was mad and he hit roylin in his face. Roylin went running into the parking lot and he got shot in the head. Hakeem thought it was all his fought and wanted to go see if he was okay.him and darcy went to the hospital to see if he was okay. The next important part of the story was when Darcy old friend brisana was trying to go with hakeem. The only reason that brisana was doing that was because she felt like Darcy had dropped her and started hanging out with her new friends cooper and tarrah. Brisana and Darcy use to always talk about them . after Darcy got to know them she started to like them. Darcy and brisana had a argument about everything that was going on and Darcy felt bad. Darcy did not know that brisana felt this way. After this was all said and done Darcy and brisana became back friends. at the end of the the story dad was trying to come back into his family life. What made him want to do that was because he got stabbed and was tried of driving pass people houses and they were with there families.they mother don’t want him back into her life because he walked out on her once she thinks he will walk out on her again. Jamee want him back. When he started coming back around she started acting good. Darcy at first didn’t want him to come back because of what he did. Only reason she tried to make things right because of what roylin little told hers at the hospital
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Danielle McNulty Essay on hole in Danielle McNulty 350 word essay
Hole in my Life
The book is a very interesting book and I think that the author of the book did a wonderful job at telling his story on his journey to becoming a successful author. The main think I like about the book is how the author managed to stay by his self during high school even though it was at places he did not want to stay. During the story the author had a lot of soul searching to do and finally at the end of the book, he finally knew what he wanted to do with his life as an author. Going to prison and hanging around with the type of people that has done more terrible crimes than the author gave him a wake up call and plus he had a lot of time on his hands to think about what he have done and the decisions he need to make to make his life better. Keeping a journal in prison was a good idea because everything that he thought of went into his journal and gave him a lot to write about. He also wrote about some of the situations that went on in prison that was kind of interesting to him or something he just didn’t understand. My favorite part of the book is when he was in prison and one of the guard was taking him to the hole and he said the only reason why a man would be taken to the hole is if he did something wrong. He said he couldn’t think of nothing that he have done to make the guard take him there at all. When they arrived to the part of the prison that the hole was located a butt naked man was already in there lying on a mattress. He was hollering that a light bulb was stuck in his butt. The guard asked how the light bulb got there and he said that it fell from the ceiling and went right in his butt and he couldn’t do anything. The author said he was kind of puzzled about the situation and couldn’t understand how that could happen. The guard told him to go get the doctor and tell the doctor to bring his things because they needed him in the hole to pull a light bulb out of the man’s butt. I think that was very weird and interesting at the same time. Overall, the book was very goodmy life
Hole in my Life
The book is a very interesting book and I think that the author of the book did a wonderful job at telling his story on his journey to becoming a successful author. The main think I like about the book is how the author managed to stay by his self during high school even though it was at places he did not want to stay. During the story the author had a lot of soul searching to do and finally at the end of the book, he finally knew what he wanted to do with his life as an author. Going to prison and hanging around with the type of people that has done more terrible crimes than the author gave him a wake up call and plus he had a lot of time on his hands to think about what he have done and the decisions he need to make to make his life better. Keeping a journal in prison was a good idea because everything that he thought of went into his journal and gave him a lot to write about. He also wrote about some of the situations that went on in prison that was kind of interesting to him or something he just didn’t understand. My favorite part of the book is when he was in prison and one of the guard was taking him to the hole and he said the only reason why a man would be taken to the hole is if he did something wrong. He said he couldn’t think of nothing that he have done to make the guard take him there at all. When they arrived to the part of the prison that the hole was located a butt naked man was already in there lying on a mattress. He was hollering that a light bulb was stuck in his butt. The guard asked how the light bulb got there and he said that it fell from the ceiling and went right in his butt and he couldn’t do anything. The author said he was kind of puzzled about the situation and couldn’t understand how that could happen. The guard told him to go get the doctor and tell the doctor to bring his things because they needed him in the hole to pull a light bulb out of the man’s butt. I think that was very weird and interesting at the same time. Overall, the book was very goodmy life
Friday, March 16, 2007
Fusion Jazz
Rodney Jelks 3rd-5th period
Fusion Jazz is a very relaxing sound of music which is formed by alot of different styles of music combined in one. It became popular in 1920s Lee Ritenour was one of the musicians that was invovled in this music. I found out that rock, hip hop, jazz, and so on. One of the first jazz musicians to attempt this fusion jazz was guitarist Larry Coryell who, along with Bob Moses and Jim Pepper, formed the Free Sprits in 1966. The sound of fusion is a very good sound that will become a well known form music.
Rhythm and Blues
Demeisco Ford
Rhythm and Blues or better known as R&B. R&B has been around for many years. It started with artist such as James brown, Nat King Cole, and a current R&B legend Ronald Isley A.k.A Mr. Big. Now there are a few artist who keep the tradition going such as R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, and Musiq Soul Child. Most people didn’t know that R&B has three types of styles. They had Chicago style, Motown Sound, and Southern soul. The 1970’s through the 1980’s was the time period the music style exploded. Artist like James Brown who revolutionized the style of R&B, helped it really become what it is today.
Demeisco Ford
Rhythm and Blues or better known as R&B. R&B has been around for many years. It started with artist such as James brown, Nat King Cole, and a current R&B legend Ronald Isley A.k.A Mr. Big. Now there are a few artist who keep the tradition going such as R. Kelly, Mary J. Blige, and Musiq Soul Child. Most people didn’t know that R&B has three types of styles. They had Chicago style, Motown Sound, and Southern soul. The 1970’s through the 1980’s was the time period the music style exploded. Artist like James Brown who revolutionized the style of R&B, helped it really become what it is today.
Jazz is a very relaxing and classical music that was started in New Orleans and St. Louis. Louis Armstrong was on of the best jazz musicians his favorite instrument was the trumpet. Miles Davis was also a very famous artist he love leading bands and playing the trumpet like Louis Armstrong. Jazz is actually originated from West Africa. Jazz was very helpful in the 1880's because they were going through hard times dealing with the Jim Crow laws and segregation. Since they was going through segregation jazz music lift they spirits because most people was always sad.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
First Impressions
Kyra Simmons
I like the book Hole in My Life. Jack Gantos life story has been very interesting, it has been an adventure. He could really go back and look at all the mistakes he’s made, but I guess without those mistakes he wouldn’t be who he is today. I believe he could have taken the easy way out and went to college when he had a chance, instead of waiting to get more money for a different school. I think at some point in his life, like while in prison he regretted not going to the University of Florida. You can tell by reading this book that he had the drive, and the determination of one day becoming a writer, he just went about it the wrong way. It all started in high school, hanging with the wrong crowd. Someone walked up to him and asked if he wanted to go to a weed party. Jack was unsure about going, but he accepted any how, even with all his doubts. He went, smoked a little and didn’t really enjoy himself. But something must have been good that night, because after that it was like he was addicted to the stuff. The hash had him constantly being paranoid; this should have turned him off. Jack just wanted adventure and I guess he had to be high to get it. Every time someone offered him a descent proposal, he jumped for it. Like Tim Scanlon, he offered Jack a job he couldn’t refuse. He was thinking it was going to be some easy money, but he was wrong. He was stranded on a boat with a complete stranger, the guy was crazy, and didn’t care that much for Jack. I know while he was sailing he was in fear of his life; Hamilton was stuck in the war. I knew at some point he was bound to snap, that’s why the trip didn’t end to well. When they got to New York they both ran into a lot of problems. They ran into navy territory, no where to tie up the boat, they were just paranoid all the time. They left the boat for a minute and later found out that someone had been on it. This left them shells shocked and very nervous. Then at the hotel the FBI showed and arrested Hamilton and the others, Jack saw and left undetected. He went back to Davy’s, in Florida.
Kyra Simmons
I like the book Hole in My Life. Jack Gantos life story has been very interesting, it has been an adventure. He could really go back and look at all the mistakes he’s made, but I guess without those mistakes he wouldn’t be who he is today. I believe he could have taken the easy way out and went to college when he had a chance, instead of waiting to get more money for a different school. I think at some point in his life, like while in prison he regretted not going to the University of Florida. You can tell by reading this book that he had the drive, and the determination of one day becoming a writer, he just went about it the wrong way. It all started in high school, hanging with the wrong crowd. Someone walked up to him and asked if he wanted to go to a weed party. Jack was unsure about going, but he accepted any how, even with all his doubts. He went, smoked a little and didn’t really enjoy himself. But something must have been good that night, because after that it was like he was addicted to the stuff. The hash had him constantly being paranoid; this should have turned him off. Jack just wanted adventure and I guess he had to be high to get it. Every time someone offered him a descent proposal, he jumped for it. Like Tim Scanlon, he offered Jack a job he couldn’t refuse. He was thinking it was going to be some easy money, but he was wrong. He was stranded on a boat with a complete stranger, the guy was crazy, and didn’t care that much for Jack. I know while he was sailing he was in fear of his life; Hamilton was stuck in the war. I knew at some point he was bound to snap, that’s why the trip didn’t end to well. When they got to New York they both ran into a lot of problems. They ran into navy territory, no where to tie up the boat, they were just paranoid all the time. They left the boat for a minute and later found out that someone had been on it. This left them shells shocked and very nervous. Then at the hotel the FBI showed and arrested Hamilton and the others, Jack saw and left undetected. He went back to Davy’s, in Florida.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Tatiana Lewis
important essay
When i read the book hole in my life i thought it was going to be boring and when i opened the book it was good but the chapters are so long and it was good. the most important thing in the book is that when the fbi came to look for them in the hotel it was jack and hamilton, hamilton had just got a call from rik and someone was about to buy all of the hash they had left. when hamilton left jack decided to write so he went to the lobby to chill when he saw the fbi and they had hamilton pinned down to te ground. jack didnt know what to do but hamilton pointed out some guys and they were the wrong ones and he ran out the back. jack ran up the stairs and packed his bagges and left he was about to run down the fire escape but he had saw hamilton run that way so he decide to run out the back door, he took two train and then we went back to florida. days after that he called his father and his father said that the best thing for him to do was to turn himself in, so he decided to turn himself in, he went to a lawyer that his father gave him and called him up. this lawyer name was mr. newman he told him that it was the best thing for him to do but he had to wait for trial. jack went and brought a suit and washed up and went to go see his lawyer. days after that he went to court and his case was the first one, they told him that he had to go to jail because they know that he was involved. he went to jail and found out that he had lice he had to be in a cell by himself because they didnt want any of the other inmates to get it. he didnt have anything to occupy his time so he sat staring at the yellow wall and when he went to sleep he put the pillow over his face so that the yellow wouldnt get into his eyes. the next time he went to the doctor all his lice was gone, he didnt want to go the population so he ask did they have any thing avaliable they did so they gave him the job to take x rays.
important essay
When i read the book hole in my life i thought it was going to be boring and when i opened the book it was good but the chapters are so long and it was good. the most important thing in the book is that when the fbi came to look for them in the hotel it was jack and hamilton, hamilton had just got a call from rik and someone was about to buy all of the hash they had left. when hamilton left jack decided to write so he went to the lobby to chill when he saw the fbi and they had hamilton pinned down to te ground. jack didnt know what to do but hamilton pointed out some guys and they were the wrong ones and he ran out the back. jack ran up the stairs and packed his bagges and left he was about to run down the fire escape but he had saw hamilton run that way so he decide to run out the back door, he took two train and then we went back to florida. days after that he called his father and his father said that the best thing for him to do was to turn himself in, so he decided to turn himself in, he went to a lawyer that his father gave him and called him up. this lawyer name was mr. newman he told him that it was the best thing for him to do but he had to wait for trial. jack went and brought a suit and washed up and went to go see his lawyer. days after that he went to court and his case was the first one, they told him that he had to go to jail because they know that he was involved. he went to jail and found out that he had lice he had to be in a cell by himself because they didnt want any of the other inmates to get it. he didnt have anything to occupy his time so he sat staring at the yellow wall and when he went to sleep he put the pillow over his face so that the yellow wouldnt get into his eyes. the next time he went to the doctor all his lice was gone, he didnt want to go the population so he ask did they have any thing avaliable they did so they gave him the job to take x rays.
DISCO MUSIC OF THE 70’s
Recently I have been researching disco music and it’s time period is the 70’s. The time when Kent State University was established, Pentagon Papers was released, the year of the OPEC, and e.t.c. Beside all of that there was something in the seventies people use to express their thoughts. That something was Disco Music. The seventies was the time where music evolved into it’s natural form it is today. You had music by KC & The Sunshine Band, Kool & the Gang. Dj’s and remixers like David Mancuso, and just Russ. This is the time period of the seventies where music was the motivator and people became history makers.
Recently I have been researching disco music and it’s time period is the 70’s. The time when Kent State University was established, Pentagon Papers was released, the year of the OPEC, and e.t.c. Beside all of that there was something in the seventies people use to express their thoughts. That something was Disco Music. The seventies was the time where music evolved into it’s natural form it is today. You had music by KC & The Sunshine Band, Kool & the Gang. Dj’s and remixers like David Mancuso, and just Russ. This is the time period of the seventies where music was the motivator and people became history makers.
You all will create an assignment similiar to this one. Take Notes. Here are the requirments: You have to type at least 100 words, have at least 5 links, and 1 picture. Here is what it will eventually look like:
(assuming my music type is neosoul)
Neosoul music is a fairly recent evolution in the music industry? It was created in response to the intense messages and imagery created by the gangster rap explosion of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. While gangster rap was a proponent of violent messages and telling it like it is, Neosoul was a throwback to the earlier days of music in which a more idealistic and gentler nature that encourages positivity and advocates love. It’s almost like the hippie movement/ love movement of the 1960’s with more focus on responsibility, helping others, and overall being a better person. Although there are many artists some of the most notable are: Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Musiq. Fora sample listen here.
--Mr. Winfrey
Jennifer Buchanan
Per 1st
3-13-07
Hole In My Life Important Essay
The important part of the book to me is when Tim Scanlon came to see Jack. Tim made Jack develop a new look at life. Tim made himself sound so educated that Jack actually begin to look up to him. Tim told Jack encouraging things like read more science because it gets deeper than you will ever know. He told Jack that Literature was good, but literature is based off genetics, not on environment. Tim made Jack actually wished he had gone to college. It seemed to Jack that Tim had learned a numerous of things by going to college.
Jack later brought to Tim’s attention that he needed money. Tim said that he had just the right idea. Tim told Jack that they should sell weed and make money. He said that they would drive up to Tallahassee and get some weed from the guys in the lab there. Jack was immediately down for it. Jack figured Tim knew what he was doing and he would never let him down. He for some reason or another trusted Tim and it was like everything Tim said immediately caught his attention. Jack trusted Tim so much that he gave him three hundred dollars for the score. After Jack got the money they were finally on their way to Tallahassee.
When Jack and Tim reached Tallahassee, Jack dropped Tim off at the lab. Jack went back to the motel and waited. Four hours later Jack was still waiting for Tim to show back up, but he never did. Tim had ripped Jack off and was not returning. Jack didn’t know what to do, so he decided to follow his original plan. He got in hi car and drove to the keys. There he went to see a lot of thing that were important, such as Hemingway’s House. That happened to be something very interesting to Jack.
As Days went by Jack still wondered what happened to Tim, so he developed the urge to call his house. When Jack called Tim’s house Tim told him that he had a sample of the weed and it sent him into a total genetic high. He said he couldn’t tell where he was. Jack asked him what happened to the weed and Tim said that the cops happened to be potheads so all they did was stash the weed, but the bad thing was that he lost Jack’s money. Tim promised that he would pay the money back when he begin working. Jack didn’t know what to think. His friend had betrayed him.
Per 1st
3-13-07
Hole In My Life Important Essay
The important part of the book to me is when Tim Scanlon came to see Jack. Tim made Jack develop a new look at life. Tim made himself sound so educated that Jack actually begin to look up to him. Tim told Jack encouraging things like read more science because it gets deeper than you will ever know. He told Jack that Literature was good, but literature is based off genetics, not on environment. Tim made Jack actually wished he had gone to college. It seemed to Jack that Tim had learned a numerous of things by going to college.
Jack later brought to Tim’s attention that he needed money. Tim said that he had just the right idea. Tim told Jack that they should sell weed and make money. He said that they would drive up to Tallahassee and get some weed from the guys in the lab there. Jack was immediately down for it. Jack figured Tim knew what he was doing and he would never let him down. He for some reason or another trusted Tim and it was like everything Tim said immediately caught his attention. Jack trusted Tim so much that he gave him three hundred dollars for the score. After Jack got the money they were finally on their way to Tallahassee.
When Jack and Tim reached Tallahassee, Jack dropped Tim off at the lab. Jack went back to the motel and waited. Four hours later Jack was still waiting for Tim to show back up, but he never did. Tim had ripped Jack off and was not returning. Jack didn’t know what to do, so he decided to follow his original plan. He got in hi car and drove to the keys. There he went to see a lot of thing that were important, such as Hemingway’s House. That happened to be something very interesting to Jack.
As Days went by Jack still wondered what happened to Tim, so he developed the urge to call his house. When Jack called Tim’s house Tim told him that he had a sample of the weed and it sent him into a total genetic high. He said he couldn’t tell where he was. Jack asked him what happened to the weed and Tim said that the cops happened to be potheads so all they did was stash the weed, but the bad thing was that he lost Jack’s money. Tim promised that he would pay the money back when he begin working. Jack didn’t know what to think. His friend had betrayed him.
Kenneth Anderson
BR: Freewrite
Today's going pretty well. There was a minor disruption that I'm not going to let get in the way of my day today, so I'm all good. I made the final decision that I'm not going to prom. To me, it's one big popularity contest that I could go without being a part of, so I might just go to a hotel on prom night. I could always visit some friends, too, because I wouldn't have too long to leave after prom takes place. Hopefully, I'll be leaving Chicago. I've been born and raised here and, quite frankly, I'm tired of being here. It's time for a new location.
By Krystal Durr
Important Essay
My first thought about the book was it was intriguing and pleasing to the eye. The way the author introduced his thoughts was really good. In the first section of the book he talks about prison and how awful it was to be contained. He remembers the time when his father pointed out criminals and told him what terrible things they had done. Flabbergasted at his keen sense to spot a criminal. Jack says his father pointed out all these bad men but never pointed him out. As the story goes on he tells how he winds up in the predicament where he is talking from his cell. Jack recalls a time in his adolescent years where he wants to be a writer but he has nothing to write about. He goes to school where he lives in a motel for his entire senior year. For him he had ultimate freedom. He ventured out on his own, keeping journals and notes of famous quotes showing that he really wanted to be a writer. As the book went on he talks about the struggle he had with getting high and his drinking of alcohol. After the graduation he believes that college is not for him, it just not for him as he eased out of the interview finding any excuse not go.
This part was the turning point to me. Jack not wanting to go to school got him in trouble that he didn’t bargain for. I believed that if he would have put a little more into wanted to succeed instead chasing money he would have ended up differently. It’s crazy how one bad decision can change you life forever. It always leaves you with what if’s one small decision turned into a big decision that you made a bad call on. Jack regrets what he has done but now it’s too late. He is already in jail. He is doing time for a drug distribution and trafficking. He knows that this will change his life. He is incarcerated with killers and it kills him to be associated with those types of people.
Important Essay
My first thought about the book was it was intriguing and pleasing to the eye. The way the author introduced his thoughts was really good. In the first section of the book he talks about prison and how awful it was to be contained. He remembers the time when his father pointed out criminals and told him what terrible things they had done. Flabbergasted at his keen sense to spot a criminal. Jack says his father pointed out all these bad men but never pointed him out. As the story goes on he tells how he winds up in the predicament where he is talking from his cell. Jack recalls a time in his adolescent years where he wants to be a writer but he has nothing to write about. He goes to school where he lives in a motel for his entire senior year. For him he had ultimate freedom. He ventured out on his own, keeping journals and notes of famous quotes showing that he really wanted to be a writer. As the book went on he talks about the struggle he had with getting high and his drinking of alcohol. After the graduation he believes that college is not for him, it just not for him as he eased out of the interview finding any excuse not go.
This part was the turning point to me. Jack not wanting to go to school got him in trouble that he didn’t bargain for. I believed that if he would have put a little more into wanted to succeed instead chasing money he would have ended up differently. It’s crazy how one bad decision can change you life forever. It always leaves you with what if’s one small decision turned into a big decision that you made a bad call on. Jack regrets what he has done but now it’s too late. He is already in jail. He is doing time for a drug distribution and trafficking. He knows that this will change his life. He is incarcerated with killers and it kills him to be associated with those types of people.
Kenneth Anderson
3/14/07
1st period
"Hole In My Life" Essay:
My favorite scene in the book
My favorite scene in the book
When I first started reading the book, “Hole In My Life”, I found the book a bit boring. However, as I got into it a bit more, I got pulled in by the story of Jack Gantos. This book is about an unfortunate young man by the name of Jack Gantos, who tried to do right in his life, but ended up being led astray, which refers to how a single decision can make everything go downhill in mere moments. This is what was so entertaining about the book. I have three scenes, so far, that I could call my favorites. I am picking just one for this essay, however.
When Gantos mentions the class assembly, I had wanted to stop reading at this point, but I kept reading in order to see what the assembly would be about. There are just some certain things the reader would want to know if they read this book, and for me it was what happened at the assembly. Gantos and his class take their seats as the assembly starts. Real prisoners are introduced to the class, and the assembly turns into an informative piece that is supposed to act as prevention for something going wrong in the life of the students.
We have Jack Gantos, and as this assembly goes on, the reader can clearly see that he isn’t taking the assembly seriously. The reason why this chapter is so important, however, is because it acts as an ironic part of the book. Gantos is so certain that absolutely nothing will go wrong within his life, but little does he know that one decision that he makes in his life will lead to another bad decision, which will also lead to what could’ve been his final destination in life and the reason for him writing the book
“Hole In My Life”.
The reason why I picked this particular scene in the book was because it stood out as the most intriguing to me. I, as the reader, knew what would happen to Jack Gantos already. I already had an inside look into his life. This scene in the book made me think, about how little we know about what our future holds. This is the part of the book, so far, that I find the most interesting.
Carolyn Green
1st period
3/14/07
Hole in my Life important essay
The part of the book that I am going to talk about is when Jack finally decided to turn himself in. at this point in Jacks life he couldn’t believe that he manages to make an escape, but ended up right back where he had started. Jack was so scared he didn’t know what was going to happen to him. And as he met with his lawyer Newman he knew that it was serious. Mr. Tepper one of the FBI had him right where he wanted him. He showed him all of the pictures that he had on him and there wasn’t anything that he could say about it.
Jack life was now over he had been caught and now he was going to jail. This book in my opinion is one of the best novels that I read. Jack wanted to become a great writer, but he didn’t know where to begin. Until this hole came into his life, as he was in jail he began to write about his life and it made a great book. It’s like it had to take him to miss up for him to come up with the best story.
Jack had a lot of things that was going on in his life and it helped him out in the long run. He finally realizes that he shouldn’t trust everyone because the blame will end up on him. He was also a heavy drinker and he had begun to smoke. He wasn’t really to smart as far as schools goes because he didn’t finish the eleven grade. And it wasn’t easy for him to get into a school because of money problems. Jack was just trying to find a way that will make his life a lot easier and it leaded him in jail.
He should have listened to his father and maybe he wouldn’t be in trouble, but when it all ended up at the end his life was a success. And he became that writer that he wanted to be and now he is making money from it. So over the entire book was great in funny to me at the same time.
1st period
3/14/07
Hole in my Life important essay
The part of the book that I am going to talk about is when Jack finally decided to turn himself in. at this point in Jacks life he couldn’t believe that he manages to make an escape, but ended up right back where he had started. Jack was so scared he didn’t know what was going to happen to him. And as he met with his lawyer Newman he knew that it was serious. Mr. Tepper one of the FBI had him right where he wanted him. He showed him all of the pictures that he had on him and there wasn’t anything that he could say about it.
Jack life was now over he had been caught and now he was going to jail. This book in my opinion is one of the best novels that I read. Jack wanted to become a great writer, but he didn’t know where to begin. Until this hole came into his life, as he was in jail he began to write about his life and it made a great book. It’s like it had to take him to miss up for him to come up with the best story.
Jack had a lot of things that was going on in his life and it helped him out in the long run. He finally realizes that he shouldn’t trust everyone because the blame will end up on him. He was also a heavy drinker and he had begun to smoke. He wasn’t really to smart as far as schools goes because he didn’t finish the eleven grade. And it wasn’t easy for him to get into a school because of money problems. Jack was just trying to find a way that will make his life a lot easier and it leaded him in jail.
He should have listened to his father and maybe he wouldn’t be in trouble, but when it all ended up at the end his life was a success. And he became that writer that he wanted to be and now he is making money from it. So over the entire book was great in funny to me at the same time.
Danny Hampton
One thing that I can't stand is when people get on the bus and they know the bus card they are using don't work. they know it don't work and they start fighting with the bus driver talking about they just got the card. yesterday, old ass lady got on the bus and started fighting with the bus driver. Her bus card expired two days ago. knowing that it wouldn't work. She was cusing like it wasn't no tomorrow.
One thing that I can't stand is when people get on the bus and they know the bus card they are using don't work. they know it don't work and they start fighting with the bus driver talking about they just got the card. yesterday, old ass lady got on the bus and started fighting with the bus driver. Her bus card expired two days ago. knowing that it wouldn't work. She was cusing like it wasn't no tomorrow.
By: Jennifer Buchanan
T he fashion show is tommorrow and all the people who were selected have to model. I know it is going to be beautiful and all the people are too. I can't wait for the fashion. We are having the fashion to bring beauty to the school as well as raise money so that we can get more things in our prom bags.
T he fashion show is tommorrow and all the people who were selected have to model. I know it is going to be beautiful and all the people are too. I can't wait for the fashion. We are having the fashion to bring beauty to the school as well as raise money so that we can get more things in our prom bags.
Monday, March 12, 2007
DEREK MIDDLETON
YESTERDAY WAS SELECTION SUNDAY. WHICH MEANS THAT THE NCAA TEAMS WERE BEING PICKED 2 MAKE THE TOURNAMENT. SYRACUSE WHO EVERYONE THOUGHT WAS A SURE LOCK WASNT EVEN PICKED. SOME TEAMS DIDNT SUPPOSE 2 BE THERE LIKE THEM MID-MAJOR SCHOOLS. BECAUSE THE BIG EAST IS A WAY TOUGHER CONFERENCE THAN WHAT THEM SMALL SCHOOLS FACE.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Kenneth Anderson
BR: Freewrite
I can't say much about today, but I can talk about Saturday. On Saturday, I came to school and met with the Harper ensemble, tech team and Mr. Taylor to go to state competition. To make a long story short, Harper was one of the best schools to compete. We left with three excellents and five superiors. I really can't wait to see what's goiong to happen at the city competition.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
by:delisa fisher
i am going to just write about getting the f--- out of harper high because in this school it is always somebody that is going to hate on you nomatter what and i just don't f------ understand why people think they are just so prefect and ain't s---. i could be a all a student if i f------ wanted to so people need to just stop stunting because i do what the hell i want to do.
i am going to just write about getting the f--- out of harper high because in this school it is always somebody that is going to hate on you nomatter what and i just don't f------ understand why people think they are just so prefect and ain't s---. i could be a all a student if i f------ wanted to so people need to just stop stunting because i do what the hell i want to do.
Dewayne Mitchell
Tday seems like it is going to be a good day for some reason and i can't wait to get out of school so i can relax and just hang out with my people. I think that i'm doing better than what i did last year because i didn't get the grades that i was getting this year because i was playing around and ended up messing myself up in the long run, but now i'm keeping them up they are not what i want them to be but they are ok for right now but they will be better than what they are.
Tday seems like it is going to be a good day for some reason and i can't wait to get out of school so i can relax and just hang out with my people. I think that i'm doing better than what i did last year because i didn't get the grades that i was getting this year because i was playing around and ended up messing myself up in the long run, but now i'm keeping them up they are not what i want them to be but they are ok for right now but they will be better than what they are.
Keaira Boulden
today's day will go by slow because its a rainey day and i wish that i was still at home in the bed because i was not about to get up this morning. And another thing i am so tried of people in this class everybody is so phony and fake this shit crazy thats why i dont have friends but two in this class.
today's day will go by slow because its a rainey day and i wish that i was still at home in the bed because i was not about to get up this morning. And another thing i am so tried of people in this class everybody is so phony and fake this shit crazy thats why i dont have friends but two in this class.
Jasmine Watson
I want to talk about how people are starting to come around more and take care of their responsibilities. They are really trying to be there and get my trust back and I want everyone to know I LOVE my handsome Estavian sooooooo much and will do anything for him. That's all I want to talk about.
I want to talk about how people are starting to come around more and take care of their responsibilities. They are really trying to be there and get my trust back and I want everyone to know I LOVE my handsome Estavian sooooooo much and will do anything for him. That's all I want to talk about.
By: Jennifer Buchanan
I can' t believe I saw my bestfriend A.K.A, my lis sister ex-boyfriend yesterday after about two years. He had the nerve to tel me that he like me and he has been liking me every since they started going together and he still likes me now. I looked at him like he was crazy. I told him he got to be out of his mind if he thinks I am going to go with him. He for one went with my bestfriend and for another thing he does not meet my requirements.
I can' t believe I saw my bestfriend A.K.A, my lis sister ex-boyfriend yesterday after about two years. He had the nerve to tel me that he like me and he has been liking me every since they started going together and he still likes me now. I looked at him like he was crazy. I told him he got to be out of his mind if he thinks I am going to go with him. He for one went with my bestfriend and for another thing he does not meet my requirements.
By: Jennifer Buchanan
I can' t believe I saw my bestfriend A.K.A, my lis sister ex-boyfriend yesterday after about two years. He had the nerve to tel me that he like me and he has been liking me every since they started going together and he still likes me now. I looked at him like he was crazy. I told him he got to be out of his mind if he thinks I am going to go with him. He for one went with my bestfriend and for another thing he does not meet my requirements.
I can' t believe I saw my bestfriend A.K.A, my lis sister ex-boyfriend yesterday after about two years. He had the nerve to tel me that he like me and he has been liking me every since they started going together and he still likes me now. I looked at him like he was crazy. I told him he got to be out of his mind if he thinks I am going to go with him. He for one went with my bestfriend and for another thing he does not meet my requirements.
Danielle McNulty
My short term goals are.... My short term goals are working out and getting a better shape stomach wise. I been working out since the beginning of this week and i already feel the difference. I plan on continuing my work out plan until i get the shape of my stomach that i want. I think i will look different in about 3 weeks from now. after that i will get my belly button pierced.
My short term goals are.... My short term goals are working out and getting a better shape stomach wise. I been working out since the beginning of this week and i already feel the difference. I plan on continuing my work out plan until i get the shape of my stomach that i want. I think i will look different in about 3 weeks from now. after that i will get my belly button pierced.
Kenneth Anderson
BR: Freewrite
Today's going pretty good. I can't really complain, I guess. My morning started off pretty well, I didn't wake up too early or too late. I had a little bit of extra time to watch some television before I left out for school. Right now, I am in the process of trying to find a job, because I am trying to attend prom. I won't be heart broken if I don't go, but it is a once in a life time opportunity to go to prom when it's actually YOUR prom and not someone else's. As for who I'm going to go with, it's undecided. If I do go, chances are I'm going to go to prom alone, which is no problem.