Advice for 2016 aka the sevies

• Start off the year good, then it will be easier in the end
• If you take spanish, study
• You will never recieve the best teacher, the johann, and for that, I am sorry
• Science is the hardest class, pay attention
• Do NOT play games 2nd semester
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Reflection on my writing

I have learned that to finish an essay, I need a deadline and a little push. Over my 8th grade career, my writing hasn't really changed. I have learned more about syntax, poem and creative pieces, but as far as my essay, there really hasn't been any improvement. I enjoy righting about causes, characteristics in people, and different ways of life.

Fearful

The shadows are watching me,
I am no longer safe

Gretchen

This following thought is based on the character Gretchen from the story Raymond's Run.
 "I wonder if I will be popular in this old town, yeah, be the cool new kid that everyone wants to be friends with. Well, I do have some friends, those two people I stole from Hazel. Oh how I wish I could just... never mind. Stupid Hazel gets all of the sympathy because of her brother. Yet, I will will this race. Oh she thinks she's so good, she isn't."

Rain

It's wet all around,
Spring is finally here,
no more snow,kids are cheering, playing in the puddles,
It's lovely

Spring Break

Over the break of nothingness, I did nothing. This could possible be the worse spring break, ever in history. After the first couple days, I was even contemplating going to school. Nothing was on t.v. that was descent to watch. I probably only hung out with my friends once. While others are everyday or going off to some tropical oasis.

The American Life

I would like to be known as a good person to be around. I believe we do not have a lot of control. Some parts I will remember but mostly not. I believe others will think of me as a funny and happy person to be around. The program was a little strange, but it was nice. The dental floss escape was my favorite. The story of my life and my struggles.

What I Know

1. One cause of the Civil War is slavery. Slaves were a huge issue and that pretty much divided most people.
2. An important battle would be Gettysburg. Gettysburg because it showed that this was serious.
3. Abraham Lincoln would be an influential person because he was the leader. he lead the Union to victory with little experience.

Reflection

I believe I did use my class time wisely, therefore taking notes was simple. The challenging part was putting the notes in the story. I could have probably added more to it.

Q and A

Question 1: What was your biggest fear in participating in the war?
My biggest fear was that I would lose my family, and myself.

Question 2: At anytimes were you scared and why?
Of course I was scared. I had little experience and I was up against a big cause.

Question 3: Well since you were so scared, what made you keep going?
My motivation was definitely my family, but also the people itself. This is a free country, and I intend on making it that way.

Summer

The cold is wearing everyone down. Slowly but surely its getting annoying, dealing with the endless snow. Then suddenly, everything changes. Could it be, a warm day in Wisconsin? Birds are cheering, people are outside, smiles on everyone faces as the sun glistens on their face. This is the start of happiness. No school, no worries, no snow. Swimming until dawn to dusk, sleeping in, being a fantastic shade of tan. Having fun and hanging with your friends everyday. Now, what's better than that? Nothing.

Braids

Hair as long as the eye can see,

of beautiful  braids

Right past the cheeks,

Thick and wild,

Curly then straight,

This hair changes it's mind, so wait,

People may stare and wonder

But these braids are as bold as thunder

There are endless styles,

They do make others smile
But who, who is the girl with the braids

It's Jayla all day everyday.

Dialogue

Their relationship is strictly professional. They do not agree at all, about anything. The characters basicaaly hate each other. The are no friends to say the least, this may be the first time they have ever communicated but they know of each other and how they react.

"Your tactics are brutal, and unfair!"

"Not as unfair as you treated people unequal. Blacks are people too, everyone deserves freedom!"

"But they are so different, they wl never be like me."

You will never know."

Main Character

Abraham Lincoln
Brave, courageous, failure, afraid, tactics, war, peace, equal, separate, one nation,  different, difficult, united, civil, family, Children, wife, president, leader, country, slaves, plantations, overcome, pressure, emotions,

Historical Writing

I believe the thesis of my book is how Lincoln influenced the war and mainly his ideas. I have been thinking about my essay. It is basically going to be an biography or diary. Haven't decided. His motivation is how everyone should be equal. Lincoln is going to be making speeches and sharing his ideas.

Stream of Consciousness

Blue, sticks, speech, paper, tacos, boys, warm, summer, Bri, fists, books, oil, cats, can,pan, man, girl, people, children, hot, plaid, cross, skirts, dress, numbers, nachos, subs, Subway, fat, ugly, orange pineapple, Jayla, short

Motivations

People get motivated sometimes by money, or by love, but sometimes by guilt. AT some point in time it is okay to be a little selfish, but most of the time it is just wring doing. Sometimes you need to help yourself before others. One time, I really wanted a cell phone. So I created a list of all the things that good can come from: easier, I need it for sports, it's safe, and more. In the end I did get a cell phone and I believe that it helped to motivate my mom and dad that by getting me this phone I would be better and get my grades up even more.

To Fight or Not To Fight

I believe that there are many times in which it is the right time to fight. It is okay to fight your your rights and opinions. Becoming violent is not the solution though. There are other ways like stating your side or asking somebody else for assistance. I would fight for my rights or if someone was not being respectable to he people i love, friends or family, I would fight.

Free Will

In our world today free will, doesn't come free. In some countries, free will is a necessity and is the norm. In others, it is prohibited and unheard from. USA is for free will. people are allowed to choose what they want. Their destiny, religion, and what to say but there are boundaries. The world mostly is not free will, but I have faith and believe that someday everyone will have the choice and opportunity. The reason I chose my answer is due to the fact that us Americans may have free will, but Iranians do not. Although in the United States you don't just get free will right off the spot and you can't just do whatever you want. Us kids don't get free will until about the age on 18. Some say that it is fair, they are obviously not a kid then. So I would disagree with them. If you watch the news or even travel to another country you might find the lesser privileges that some people have.

Changing the School

if i was able to change the school it would not be very much different. First off I would change the dress code so that anyone could wear anything they wanted. Next I would make all classes teach only what is necessary to real life. Next I would unblock all sites from the Internet and trust kids. Yes, the students would still be prepared for high school.

Reflection

I believe that our discussion was good. We had facts and really stuck to our point. My group probably could have been a little nicer. I believe that this assignment was useless. Nothing was really challenging about this project. It was easy to talk for ten minutes and have  a discussion.

Population Loss

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/23/us/23detroit.html?ref=us

I believe that the reason for the loss of the population is because of the poor qualities of the city. The crime rate in unbearable and people are moving the the suburbs just to be safe. This just so how not right the city is. this should change.

The Man and the Penny

There once was a man who lived in a forest. This forest was on the edge of the town, no one dared to enter it, except for the man. One day the man took a troll through his woods to be sure no one was spying on him. As he was crossing a fallen tree, he noticed something unusual. A penny to be precise. Then, a penny was a bountiful of money. So the man carefully picked it up but the thought still lingered. The idea that someone has been in his woods and dropped this gift. He sprinted home but every couple yards or two stop to look at his surrounds to make sure that he had not been followed. Once he was in his little shack he set the penny carefully down on the table. Suddenly, the penny pops up. The penny says, "BOO!". The man run and run till he reaches the end of the forest screaming. No one ever again entered the forest.

3/21/11

I believe that no matter what, human will not be equal. There will always be different looks and abilities. The world would just simply be a boring place. Nothing new would happen, nothing exciting. Everyone, everyday, and everything would be the same. What's the fun in that?

Super Powers

If I could have one super human power, I would choose to be able to fly. Walking or running wouldn't be an option. being able to fly would be really fun and would never get old.

Respect

Respect is not just something that you can receive on a dime. Over time other might be able to respect you only if you give respect as well. People may believe that, "Oh I am the older one, you need to respect me!" which is not always the case. In that case you would have to earn it to prove to them that you should be treated better. Respect isn't just a title to have, it is a responsibility. Respecting other is also.