I was please to see Brianne learning a variety of skills in media this year. MeneMAC has provided learning opportunities such as: creating and maintaining a blog, PSAs, short film, etc. I am so happy with all of the experiences provided by the MeneMAC program. The students of Moanalua High School are fortunate to have a program such as MeneMAC.
Friday, May 22, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
13-21 Reading Review
1. The plan that the newly allied Katniss and Rue come up with against the career tributes are is that they have to destroy all of there sources of food and water or anything to survive. How they were planning on doing this was that Rue was suppose to cause a distraction by making a fire when Katniss goes to their camp to go destroy everything they owned. Thats what Katniss and Rues big plan against the career tributes were.
2. When Peeta and Katniss they continue to team up together hoping to win the hunger games together. They meet up again because because Katniss was on the hunt for him when she stubbled upon a muddy pathway were Peeta was lying and was badly injured.
3. While Katniss goes to get the bag that was meant for her she was nearly killed by one of the other tributes specifically from district 8. In the bag their was a shot of medicine for Peeta because he was seriously injured.
4. To win the games the best strategy is teamwork, especially now that their can be two winners of the game. Katniss and Peeta have a strategy that they think they can win this whole thing. Katniss obviously has feeling for Peeta because no one will ever got through that kind of struggle for a person if its to win a really tough game. Even though their love relationship is just for them to get really good sponsors I think that they both really like each other but they just don't know it.
Monday, May 4, 2015
A'ole Moanalua: Less homework flyers
The purpose of our protest is to inform students, teachers, faculty and staff about the impact excess amount of homework can have on a student's overall well being. The flyer on the top briefly explains the affects a lot of homework can have on a child; while the flyer on the bottom goes over the positives of having less homework. Our slogan for our campaign, "Less Homework, More Freedom" simply means that if teachers assign less homework students will have more time for themselves, family and overall become a happier, healthier person.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Macbeth essay (Final)
Power is the possession of control or command over others. It's really complicated to have power and control over people. In the story of Macbeth, the character Macbeth wants too much power over too many people. Macbeth, one of the best soldiers, became the King of Scotland, because of what the three witches that could tell the future told him. Nothing will stop him from getting what he wants. He'll do anything that he possibly can to become the one and only king, even if it means killing his closest family members (King Duncan, his cousin) or one of his best friends (Banquo). In the book by William Shakespeare, it teaches us that the amount of power we have shouldn't change who we are as a person. If we have power, we need to choose wisely how to use that power, because it change that person very easily.
Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are a loyal and compatible couple. They are looked up to by the people they meet. But what the loyal people don't know about this power couple is that they are cold blooded murders who will desperately kill the people in line to be king. "He'll never see tomorrow's sun!" (Act one, scene 5, line 56). Lady Macbeth is trying to tell Macbeth to kill his cousin King Duncan, because King Duncan's sons are next in line for king. The ruling couple is trying to make a statement, by killing their dad so that they would be scared and not wanting to be king anymore. "When they are drunk and sleeping like pigs, what can't we do to the unguarded Duncan?" (Act one, scene 7, line 62). Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are trying to plan out their murder of his cousin, King Duncan. They are really worried that their plan wouldn't work and hoping that they would succeed. This shows that the amount of power they have no one would suspect them of this killing.
Murdering someone can make some people kind of paranoid because they feel the guilt deep down and not telling other people makes it even worse. They will always suspect that someone will find out about the crime that was committed. "Now he feels his secrets murders sticking on his hands. Now every minute, revolts revenge his crimes."(act five, scene two, line 15). Angus is suspecting that Macbeth murdered King Duncan because Macbeth was the only one there and his guards were fast asleep because they were drugged. Angus suspects that of macbeth because macbeth was being very suspicious. "I've almost forgotten the taste of fear." (Act five, scene 5, line 7). He is saying that he has no fear of anything because he done so many things that he wasn't afraid of doing it again. Even though he was very paranoid over killing King Duncan and his friend Banquo he was still capable of killing more people.
While Macbeth was so close to being the official king and getting what he wanted, Lady Macbeth couldn't handle the guilt of all the things they had done and killed herself. "The queen my lord, is dead." (Act five, scene five, line 16). Seton is telling Macbeth that LadyMacbeth is dead but Macbeth doesn't seem to care that much about it because of how close he is from being king, and doesn't really care because she's practically the one that made him kill King Duncan. "The devil himself could not pronounce a name more hateful to my ear." (Act five, scene 7, line 8). He's telling Macbeth of how evil he is and what kind of horrible things he has done. Macbeth does not know how many people hate him because of what he did.
If we have power, we need to choose wisely how we use that power. The need for power and doing whatever is necessary to try to be king, overtook Macbeth's life and changed him forever. Macbeth's actions were not worth it because he ends up dying with a stick in his head and nothing for him and not having the respect of anyone. Knowing how much power Macbeth has and his concentration for being king, if he hadn't abused his powers he could've gotten the position of being king in a clean way and more people would respect him. He would've been more powerful than ever. In the book by William Shakespeare, it teaches us that the amount of power we have shouldn't change who we are as a person, because it change that person very easily.
Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are a loyal and compatible couple. They are looked up to by the people they meet. But what the loyal people don't know about this power couple is that they are cold blooded murders who will desperately kill the people in line to be king. "He'll never see tomorrow's sun!" (Act one, scene 5, line 56). Lady Macbeth is trying to tell Macbeth to kill his cousin King Duncan, because King Duncan's sons are next in line for king. The ruling couple is trying to make a statement, by killing their dad so that they would be scared and not wanting to be king anymore. "When they are drunk and sleeping like pigs, what can't we do to the unguarded Duncan?" (Act one, scene 7, line 62). Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are trying to plan out their murder of his cousin, King Duncan. They are really worried that their plan wouldn't work and hoping that they would succeed. This shows that the amount of power they have no one would suspect them of this killing.
Murdering someone can make some people kind of paranoid because they feel the guilt deep down and not telling other people makes it even worse. They will always suspect that someone will find out about the crime that was committed. "Now he feels his secrets murders sticking on his hands. Now every minute, revolts revenge his crimes."(act five, scene two, line 15). Angus is suspecting that Macbeth murdered King Duncan because Macbeth was the only one there and his guards were fast asleep because they were drugged. Angus suspects that of macbeth because macbeth was being very suspicious. "I've almost forgotten the taste of fear." (Act five, scene 5, line 7). He is saying that he has no fear of anything because he done so many things that he wasn't afraid of doing it again. Even though he was very paranoid over killing King Duncan and his friend Banquo he was still capable of killing more people.
While Macbeth was so close to being the official king and getting what he wanted, Lady Macbeth couldn't handle the guilt of all the things they had done and killed herself. "The queen my lord, is dead." (Act five, scene five, line 16). Seton is telling Macbeth that LadyMacbeth is dead but Macbeth doesn't seem to care that much about it because of how close he is from being king, and doesn't really care because she's practically the one that made him kill King Duncan. "The devil himself could not pronounce a name more hateful to my ear." (Act five, scene 7, line 8). He's telling Macbeth of how evil he is and what kind of horrible things he has done. Macbeth does not know how many people hate him because of what he did.
If we have power, we need to choose wisely how we use that power. The need for power and doing whatever is necessary to try to be king, overtook Macbeth's life and changed him forever. Macbeth's actions were not worth it because he ends up dying with a stick in his head and nothing for him and not having the respect of anyone. Knowing how much power Macbeth has and his concentration for being king, if he hadn't abused his powers he could've gotten the position of being king in a clean way and more people would respect him. He would've been more powerful than ever. In the book by William Shakespeare, it teaches us that the amount of power we have shouldn't change who we are as a person, because it change that person very easily.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Quotes (act four and five)
ACT FOUR:
"You are too like the ghost of Banquo!" (pg.143, line112)
"Wisdom? To leave his wife, to leave his children, his house, his titles, in the very place he files from? He doesn't love us." )pg.149, line 6,7,8)
"Son, your fathers dead. And what will you do now? How will you live?" (pg.149, line 31
"I'm young but by betraying me you could do yourself some goos."
ACT FIVE:
"Not so much sick, my lord, as troubled with numerous hallucinations that stop her from sleeping." (pg.185, line 38)
"The queen, my lord, is dead." (pg.195, line 12)
"They've tied me to a stake. I cant escape. like a bear i must stand tied me to a stake. I cant escape. Like a bear i must stand and fight." (pg.195, line 12)
"He's worth no more. they say he died well and proud his score. And so god will be with him. Here comes newer comfort." (pg.203, Line 98)
"You are too like the ghost of Banquo!" (pg.143, line112)
"Wisdom? To leave his wife, to leave his children, his house, his titles, in the very place he files from? He doesn't love us." )pg.149, line 6,7,8)
"Son, your fathers dead. And what will you do now? How will you live?" (pg.149, line 31
"I'm young but by betraying me you could do yourself some goos."
ACT FIVE:
"Not so much sick, my lord, as troubled with numerous hallucinations that stop her from sleeping." (pg.185, line 38)
"The queen, my lord, is dead." (pg.195, line 12)
"They've tied me to a stake. I cant escape. like a bear i must stand tied me to a stake. I cant escape. Like a bear i must stand and fight." (pg.195, line 12)
"He's worth no more. they say he died well and proud his score. And so god will be with him. Here comes newer comfort." (pg.203, Line 98)
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Macbeth essay (Theme)
Power is the possession of control or command over others. It's really complicated to have power and control over people. In the story of Macbeth, the character Macbeth wants too much power over too many people. Macbeth, one of the best soldiers, became the King of Scotland. Nothing will stop him from getting what he wants. He'll do anything that he possibly can to become the one and only king, even if it means killing his closest family members (King Duncan, his cousin) or one of his best friend (Banquo). In the book by William Shakespeare, it teaches us that the amount of power we have shouldn't change who we are as a person. If we have power, we need to choose wisely how to use that power.
Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are a loyal and compatible couple. They are looked up to by the people they meet. But what the loyal people don't know about this power couple is that they are cold blooded murders who will desperately kill the people in line to be king. "He'll never see tomorrow's sun!" (Act one, scene 5, line 56). Lady Macbeth is trying to tell Macbeth to kill his cousin King Duncan, because King Duncan's sons are next in line for king. The ruling couple is trying to make a statement, by killing their dad so that they would be scared and not wanting to be king anymore. "When they are drunk and sleeping like pigs, what can't we do to the unguarded Duncan?" (Act one, scene 7, line 62). Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are trying to plan out their murder of his cousin, King Duncan. They are really worried that their plan wouldn't work and hoping that they would succeed.
Murdering someone can make some people kind of paranoid because they feel the guilt deep down and not telling other people makes it even worse. They will always suspect that someone will find out about the crime that was committed. "Now he feels his secrets murders sticking on his hands. Now every minute, revolts revenge his crimes."(act five, scene two, line 15). Angus is suspecting that Macbeth murdered King Duncan because Macbeth was the only one there and his guards were fast asleep because they were drugged. "I've almost forgotten the taste of fear." (Act five, scene 5, line 7). He is saying that he has no fear of anything because he done so many things that he wasn't afraid of doing it again. Even though he was very paranoid over killing King Duncan and his friend Banquo he was still capable of killing more people.
While Macbeth was so close to being the official king and getting what he wanted, Lady Macbeth couldn't handle the guilt of all the things they had done and killed herself. "The queen my lord, is dead." (Act five, scene five, line 16). Seton is telling Macbeth that LadyMacbeth is dead but Macbeth doesn't seem to care that much about it because of how close he is from being king, and doesn't really care because she's practically the one that made him kill King Duncan. "The devil himself could not pronounce a name more hateful to my ear." (Act five, scene 7, line 8). He's telling Macbeth of how evil he is and what kind of horrible things he has done. Macbeth does not know how many people hate him because of what he did.
The need for power and doing whatever necessary to try to be king overtook Macbeth's life and changed him forever. Macbeth's actions were not worth it because he ends up dying with a stick in his head and nothing for him to show for it and not having the respect of anyone. In the book by William Shakespeare, it teaches us that the amount of power we have shouldn't change who we are as a person. If we have power, we need to choose wisely how to use that power.
Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are a loyal and compatible couple. They are looked up to by the people they meet. But what the loyal people don't know about this power couple is that they are cold blooded murders who will desperately kill the people in line to be king. "He'll never see tomorrow's sun!" (Act one, scene 5, line 56). Lady Macbeth is trying to tell Macbeth to kill his cousin King Duncan, because King Duncan's sons are next in line for king. The ruling couple is trying to make a statement, by killing their dad so that they would be scared and not wanting to be king anymore. "When they are drunk and sleeping like pigs, what can't we do to the unguarded Duncan?" (Act one, scene 7, line 62). Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are trying to plan out their murder of his cousin, King Duncan. They are really worried that their plan wouldn't work and hoping that they would succeed.
Murdering someone can make some people kind of paranoid because they feel the guilt deep down and not telling other people makes it even worse. They will always suspect that someone will find out about the crime that was committed. "Now he feels his secrets murders sticking on his hands. Now every minute, revolts revenge his crimes."(act five, scene two, line 15). Angus is suspecting that Macbeth murdered King Duncan because Macbeth was the only one there and his guards were fast asleep because they were drugged. "I've almost forgotten the taste of fear." (Act five, scene 5, line 7). He is saying that he has no fear of anything because he done so many things that he wasn't afraid of doing it again. Even though he was very paranoid over killing King Duncan and his friend Banquo he was still capable of killing more people.
While Macbeth was so close to being the official king and getting what he wanted, Lady Macbeth couldn't handle the guilt of all the things they had done and killed herself. "The queen my lord, is dead." (Act five, scene five, line 16). Seton is telling Macbeth that LadyMacbeth is dead but Macbeth doesn't seem to care that much about it because of how close he is from being king, and doesn't really care because she's practically the one that made him kill King Duncan. "The devil himself could not pronounce a name more hateful to my ear." (Act five, scene 7, line 8). He's telling Macbeth of how evil he is and what kind of horrible things he has done. Macbeth does not know how many people hate him because of what he did.
The need for power and doing whatever necessary to try to be king overtook Macbeth's life and changed him forever. Macbeth's actions were not worth it because he ends up dying with a stick in his head and nothing for him to show for it and not having the respect of anyone. In the book by William Shakespeare, it teaches us that the amount of power we have shouldn't change who we are as a person. If we have power, we need to choose wisely how to use that power.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
LA2 (period 7) handout 1
1. What is the relationship between Macbeth and his wife? Explain.
The relationship between Macbeth and his wife was that they had a very strong relationship, and were very loyal to each other. They had this bond were they can tell each other, the two of them were like partners in crime always together forever.
"Leave the rest to me. Ill ride ahead and delight my wife with the news of your coming. I humbly take my leave."
"My dearest love Duncan comes here tonight."
2. What does Macbeth ultimately decide to murder Duncan?
He decided to murder Duncan because they didn't want a challenge and he wants to be king.
"When they are drunk and sleeping like pigs, what cant we do to the unguarded Duncan."
"ill ply his two officers with so much drink their memories will be fogged and their brains addled."
3. Explain Macbeth's character thus far in the story.
Macbeth's character in the story is very mysterious because you see him as a very nice and humble personality but on the inside he's a cruel person, like how he was attempting to kill and murder Duncan.
"If fate says ill be king, well, fate may crown me, without my help."
"if we could get away with the deed after its done, then the quicker it were done, the better."
4. Do you think he will get away with murder? Provide reasoning.
Well i think that macbeth would be able to get away with murder because of how he set the whole thing up. I thought it was clever to make it like it was the guards fault, And plus i think he would get away with murder because he has many connections and nobody will suspect that its him.
"they will get the blame for the murder."
"who would dare to take it otherwise since we shall grieve and lament his death so loudly?"
5. What do you think macbeth should do?
I think that macbeth shouldn't murder king duncan because he his cousin and he did nothing wrong to harm him and his family, and was always so kind to them.
"this castle is pleasantly situated. the sweet and clear air appeals to me."
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The relationship between Macbeth and his wife was that they had a very strong relationship, and were very loyal to each other. They had this bond were they can tell each other, the two of them were like partners in crime always together forever.
"Leave the rest to me. Ill ride ahead and delight my wife with the news of your coming. I humbly take my leave."
"My dearest love Duncan comes here tonight."
2. What does Macbeth ultimately decide to murder Duncan?
He decided to murder Duncan because they didn't want a challenge and he wants to be king.
"When they are drunk and sleeping like pigs, what cant we do to the unguarded Duncan."
"ill ply his two officers with so much drink their memories will be fogged and their brains addled."
3. Explain Macbeth's character thus far in the story.
Macbeth's character in the story is very mysterious because you see him as a very nice and humble personality but on the inside he's a cruel person, like how he was attempting to kill and murder Duncan.
"If fate says ill be king, well, fate may crown me, without my help."
"if we could get away with the deed after its done, then the quicker it were done, the better."
4. Do you think he will get away with murder? Provide reasoning.
Well i think that macbeth would be able to get away with murder because of how he set the whole thing up. I thought it was clever to make it like it was the guards fault, And plus i think he would get away with murder because he has many connections and nobody will suspect that its him.
"they will get the blame for the murder."
"who would dare to take it otherwise since we shall grieve and lament his death so loudly?"
5. What do you think macbeth should do?
I think that macbeth shouldn't murder king duncan because he his cousin and he did nothing wrong to harm him and his family, and was always so kind to them.
"this castle is pleasantly situated. the sweet and clear air appeals to me."
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Monday, March 23, 2015
Macbeth Anticipation Guide
Macbeth Anticipation Guide
Directions: Read the following statements. Write if you agree or disagree. Write two sentences and a personal experience to support your thoughts about each statement. There are no right or wrong answers!
1. Behind every great man is a great woman (every great man is supported, guided, helped and even pushed by a great woman).
Answer: I agree because you need someone in life to help guide you through hard times. You need someone that will support you through anything that you want to accomplish.
2. Witches, demons, and evil spirits actually exist.
Answer: I disagree because know one has actually proved that they exist. Even though there are many stories and myths I still cant find myself believing in it.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to do something wrong to get what you want.
Answer: I disagree because if you do something wrong there is always a consequence to the situation. Even if you are trying to do something wrong to get the right thing.
4. What goes around comes around (karma).
Answer: I agree because I have have some pretty bad experiences with that but i cant remember them.
5. Human beings are easily tempted by things they want, even if it’s wrong.
Answer: I agree with that statement because it happened to me once even though its not that bad.
6. If someone feels that the ruler/s of his/her country is destroying the country, that person should try to overthrow the ruler/s.
Answer: I disagree because what if they are trying to help the country but you don't know it.
7. There are circumstances or events that justify murdering someone.
Answer:
8. Success is worth any price you have to pay.
9. Kings are appointed by God, and they rule as His representatives on Earth.
10. Your astrological forecast (your horoscope) is a good indicator of how your day will go.
11. Traitors should be executed.
Once you are done with a partner look at the following questions and answer them together. Your answers need to be in complete sentences and you need to provide what you and your partner discussed. PROVIDE AT LEAST A PARAGRAPH PER ANSWER. Please list who your partner is.
- Is evil ingrained in human nature? That is, are some people just “born evil,” or is evil caused by circumstance or environment?
- Are our lives determined by fate, or by the acts of our free will?
- Is redemption truly possible? That is, is it possible to commit an act of genuine evil and truly recover from it?
- Is it possible to admire or respect a person whom you know has committed acts of genuine evil?
- Do “the ends justify the means”? That is, if one uses morally evil methods to acquire a goal, is that goal forever tainted or polluted by the actions one has taken to achieve it?
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Two Thesis Statement
1. a) Theme: In the novel "Night" by Elie Wiesel he proves that through rough times staying together with family helps you feel a sense of safety and happiness.
- "I certainly do. But on one condition: I want to stay with my father" pg 46.
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- "Take care of your son. He's very weak and dried up. Look after him well, to avoid the selection. Eat! It doesn't matter what or when. Eat everything you can. The weak don't hang bout for long" pg.42
- "I raised my eyes to look at my fathers face leaning over mine, to try to discover a smile or something resembling one upon the aged, dried up countenance." pg.65
- "Lets keep together. We shall be stronger." pg.68
1. b) Character: Believing in religion especially for jews is such a struggle, for survivor Elie Wiesel he showed the strong strength in what he had for his religion.
- "There is joy---yes, joy. Perhaps they thought that God could have devised no torment in hell worse then that of sitting there among the bundles, in the middle of the road, beneath a blazing sun; that anything would be preferable to that." pg.14
- "Oh god, Lord of the universe, take pity upon us in thy great mercy." pg. 16
- "Man raises himself toward god by the questions he asks him." pg.2
- "To do this is dangerous for the one who enters and also for the ones who are already there." pg.3
- "I certainly do. But on one condition: I want to stay with my father" pg 46.
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- "Take care of your son. He's very weak and dried up. Look after him well, to avoid the selection. Eat! It doesn't matter what or when. Eat everything you can. The weak don't hang bout for long" pg.42
- "I raised my eyes to look at my fathers face leaning over mine, to try to discover a smile or something resembling one upon the aged, dried up countenance." pg.65
- "Lets keep together. We shall be stronger." pg.68
1. b) Character: Believing in religion especially for jews is such a struggle, for survivor Elie Wiesel he showed the strong strength in what he had for his religion.
- "There is joy---yes, joy. Perhaps they thought that God could have devised no torment in hell worse then that of sitting there among the bundles, in the middle of the road, beneath a blazing sun; that anything would be preferable to that." pg.14
- "Oh god, Lord of the universe, take pity upon us in thy great mercy." pg. 16
- "Man raises himself toward god by the questions he asks him." pg.2
- "To do this is dangerous for the one who enters and also for the ones who are already there." pg.3
Monday, February 23, 2015
Critical Stance: Wiesel chronicles the gradual dehumanization of the prisoners.
B) The prisoners of the camp showed gradual transformations. They show gradual transformation throughout the book because toward the beginning of the book they had a string relegion and prayed a lot for the help of god. Toward the middle of the book they start losing their faith in their relgion because they new they were going to die sometime throughout their journey.
C) The behavior that i noticed in Elizer is that he lost faith in his religion. The changes that I noticed in him is that he had grown more mature.
2. A)
C) The behavior that i noticed in Elizer is that he lost faith in his religion. The changes that I noticed in him is that he had grown more mature.
2. A)
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Holocaust
The word “Holocaust,” comes from the Greek words “holos” which means whole, and the word “kaustos” which means burned, was historically used to describe a sacrificial offering burned on an altar. Ever since 1945, the word holocaust has taken on a new meaning. The holocaust is now known as the mass murder of 6 million European Jews as well as members of some other persecuted groups, such as Gypsies and homosexuals, having killed 11 million people total. The Nazis thought Jews were racially superior and they were a threat towards the Germans.
During the holocaust many innocent citizens died throughout this time. Jewish people were not the only ones targeted but many others were as well. The Nazi army targeted people such as Gypsies, Homosexuals, Jehovah’s witnesses, and the disabled for persecution. Whoever tried to resist the Nazi will also be forced to labor or even murder. “By 1945, the Germans and their collaborators killed nearly two out of every three European Jews as part of the Final Solution.” Millions of Jewish people were killed because the Germans felt that they were a threat. During the holocaust about 11 million people died and six million of those people were jews. “Between two and three million Soviet prisoners of war were murdered or died of starvation, disease, neglect, or maltreatment.” These inhumane acts had scared so many people. So many family members were lost to the holocaust. The holocaust was such a bad time for Jewish people and many others, this deadly time period will never be forgoten.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Monday, February 2, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Allusion Poem
Everyday is the same routine
you can't control me
you can't control anything about me
not my actions
nor thoughts
nothing you just can't control it
you can't control me
my fairy godmother by my side
everything is possible with her when she's here
she will defend me
not you
One wave of her magic wand
Poof, be gone!
i have been waiting for this
you can never see me coming now
never
day by day
night by night
you don't know how I feel
or what its like
being under your commands
constantly telling me what to do
i just can't stand your demands
they're just useless
just useless
The two sisters
standing right in front of me
just staring at me
glaring me down
with your big brown eyes
you can't control me
you can't control anything about me
not my actions
nor thoughts
nothing you just can't control it
you can't control me
my fairy godmother by my side
everything is possible with her when she's here
she will defend me
not you
One wave of her magic wand
Poof, be gone!
i have been waiting for this
you can never see me coming now
never
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Parent commenting plus portfolio
ENGLISH PORTFOLIO: http://brisumida.wix.com/briannesumida
PARENT COMMENT: Good job with your work this semester. You are making progress in your writing skills. Remember to check for spelling and grammar errors. I am glad that you have been more responsible about your work. Try to be a quality producer--STRIVE to do a good job on every assignment. I liked reading your "Coming of Age" essay. You had a lot of voice in your writing.
I would like you to fully understand the writing assignment. Support your writing with details and remember "chunky paragraph".
I would like you to fully understand the writing assignment. Support your writing with details and remember "chunky paragraph".
Friday, December 5, 2014
Angry letter (draft)
1544 Haku Street
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819
December 3, 2014
Shimazu Store
330 North School Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Dear Shimazu Administration,
My family and I have been going to your store for many years to eat shave ice, even when it used to be B&S Store. Every time we were around the Liliha area, my sisters and I would beg our parents or grandparents to go to your store, wait in the long line, and eat shave ice, especially the strawberry.
However, recently we have had some concerns about the prices of your shave ice. Just last weekend my family and I went to your store to eat shave ice and found out that your prices have gotten extremely high. I noticed that throughout the years that I have been going, your prices have risen from about $2.25 to the current cost of $4.00. I understand that the size of your shave ice is huge and there are many different favors to choose from, however, the price is to high for a weekly treat. Many customers also want to add toppings such as azuki beans, mocha balls, condensed milk, or li hing powder. These additions cost 75 cents or more for EACH topping!
Although you have the best shave ice on the island, spending $5.00 for an afternoon snack is more expensive than two school lunches! Perhaps making a smaller sized shave ice for a reasonable price would be better for young children who cannot finish an entire shave ice by themselves.
Shimazu shave ice is a well-known treat and should be enjoyed by all. If your prices were more reasonable, we would be able to enjoy your shave ice regularly, not just as a once in awhile treat.
I understand that since your shave ice is so popular that even if you raise your prices, people will still come. But I feel that your longtime regular customers, like my family and me, will not be able to continue to enjoy our favorite strawberry shave ice as often as we would like.
Sincerely,
Brianne Sumida
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819
December 3, 2014
Shimazu Store
330 North School Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Dear Shimazu Administration,
My family and I have been going to your store for many years to eat shave ice, even when it used to be B&S Store. Every time we were around the Liliha area, my sisters and I would beg our parents or grandparents to go to your store, wait in the long line, and eat shave ice, especially the strawberry.
However, recently we have had some concerns about the prices of your shave ice. Just last weekend my family and I went to your store to eat shave ice and found out that your prices have gotten extremely high. I noticed that throughout the years that I have been going, your prices have risen from about $2.25 to the current cost of $4.00. I understand that the size of your shave ice is huge and there are many different favors to choose from, however, the price is to high for a weekly treat. Many customers also want to add toppings such as azuki beans, mocha balls, condensed milk, or li hing powder. These additions cost 75 cents or more for EACH topping!
Although you have the best shave ice on the island, spending $5.00 for an afternoon snack is more expensive than two school lunches! Perhaps making a smaller sized shave ice for a reasonable price would be better for young children who cannot finish an entire shave ice by themselves.
Shimazu shave ice is a well-known treat and should be enjoyed by all. If your prices were more reasonable, we would be able to enjoy your shave ice regularly, not just as a once in awhile treat.
I understand that since your shave ice is so popular that even if you raise your prices, people will still come. But I feel that your longtime regular customers, like my family and me, will not be able to continue to enjoy our favorite strawberry shave ice as often as we would like.
Sincerely,
Brianne Sumida
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Cyber bullying final draft
Technology today has changed and improved over the years. All these new apps that help us keep in touch with all the different events in the world can lead to cyber bullying. Typically, to bully a person by use of electronics communication is sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. Cyber bullies nowadays use apps such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Myspace to intimidate others.
Today, nearly 43% of teenagers have been bullied online. One in four occasions happened more then once. Scientists show that most of the kids that are being cyber bullied get bullied in person as well. The newer the technology, the easier it will become for someone to get bullied. Most of the time, when someone gets bullied online, they are least likely to get caught, because they can just do it anonymously. It was proven that many teens who get cyber bullied are most likely to use alcohol, drugs, skip school, or even receive poor grades.
Throughout the last decade, there have been many tragic cases of young teens being cyber bullied. For example, Tina Meier committed suicide because of her weight at the age of 13. She added a guy named John on Myspace and started talking to him. She said that he was one of the few people who thought she was pretty, but a while later he started saying things like "the world would be better off without you." That's when she committed suicide. Committing suicide is one of the most tragic thing young teens do when they become cyber bullied.
Sources say that cyber bullying consists of sending or posting cruel messages, photos or videos on the internet or any electronic media with intent of damaging the reputation of the target. Many victims of cyber bullying tend to change the way they act or dress. Most of the time they change their personality into someone totally different from themselves. They keep that different personality hoping that the person bullying them would stop. Most of the time, the bully would keep harassing them until they break.
Today, teenagers think that cyber bullying isn't a big deal but it is! The kids that have been cyber bullied have a hard time standing up for themselves. They think that the bully is more powerful then themselves. This causes them to loose the confidence they once had in themselves. Cyber bullying is a terrible thing which can cause depression, sadness, loneliness, and even suicide.
Today, nearly 43% of teenagers have been bullied online. One in four occasions happened more then once. Scientists show that most of the kids that are being cyber bullied get bullied in person as well. The newer the technology, the easier it will become for someone to get bullied. Most of the time, when someone gets bullied online, they are least likely to get caught, because they can just do it anonymously. It was proven that many teens who get cyber bullied are most likely to use alcohol, drugs, skip school, or even receive poor grades.
Throughout the last decade, there have been many tragic cases of young teens being cyber bullied. For example, Tina Meier committed suicide because of her weight at the age of 13. She added a guy named John on Myspace and started talking to him. She said that he was one of the few people who thought she was pretty, but a while later he started saying things like "the world would be better off without you." That's when she committed suicide. Committing suicide is one of the most tragic thing young teens do when they become cyber bullied.
Sources say that cyber bullying consists of sending or posting cruel messages, photos or videos on the internet or any electronic media with intent of damaging the reputation of the target. Many victims of cyber bullying tend to change the way they act or dress. Most of the time they change their personality into someone totally different from themselves. They keep that different personality hoping that the person bullying them would stop. Most of the time, the bully would keep harassing them until they break.
Today, teenagers think that cyber bullying isn't a big deal but it is! The kids that have been cyber bullied have a hard time standing up for themselves. They think that the bully is more powerful then themselves. This causes them to loose the confidence they once had in themselves. Cyber bullying is a terrible thing which can cause depression, sadness, loneliness, and even suicide.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Risky business Rough draft (cyberbullying)
Cyber bullying for very few people could be a good thing like gaining self confidence for people who don't have any confidence, but for most people its a terrible thing for someone to do. It can cause so many problems for the kids that had been cyber bullied, for instance feeling sadness & loneliness, having the lost if interest they enjoyed doing in the pas before they were bullied, and even committing too suiccide. Now days we have so much technology most people find useful and helpful. Just think a little for a moment about what technology can do to kids now days like cyber bullying.
Now days social media has so many goods and bade about it. This depends on how you use these different social media sites or apps. For some people they really don't like so social media even though it's a really helpful source. But people take that source for granted by cyber bullying people. When people get cyber bullied they tend to start feeling sad&lonley. When they start to get those feels they start to exclude there self for the social life and most of there friends.
Cyber bullying has so many affects that people can have when one is cyber bullied the most common is probably comitting to suiccide. Now days if you see on the news or newspaper you here every so often someone committed to suiccide. Mostly if kids committe to suiccide now days it probably from cyberbullying. This affect is one of the most horrifying thing anyone can do. This is one of the most horrible affects to suiccide.
The last affect of cyber bullying and how it is cause by social media is having the list of interest of things they enjoyed doing before they were cyber bullied. this is the most tragic one because it's like losing all you hobbies you have enjoyed and it just dissapears. Many kids might have this problem because they could have been cyber bullied on the sport they played or what they enjoyed or liked. This is why cyberbullying can cause the lost of interest of things they enjoyed dong before they were bullied.
Cyber bullying to some people can be a good thing like gaining self confidence, but too most people it's a terrible thing for some one to do it can cause suiccide, the lack of sadness&lonliness, and the Lost of interest of things they enjoyed during before they were bullied. This is only one of the many problems social media can cause If you don't use it in the right way.
Now days social media has so many goods and bade about it. This depends on how you use these different social media sites or apps. For some people they really don't like so social media even though it's a really helpful source. But people take that source for granted by cyber bullying people. When people get cyber bullied they tend to start feeling sad&lonley. When they start to get those feels they start to exclude there self for the social life and most of there friends.
Cyber bullying has so many affects that people can have when one is cyber bullied the most common is probably comitting to suiccide. Now days if you see on the news or newspaper you here every so often someone committed to suiccide. Mostly if kids committe to suiccide now days it probably from cyberbullying. This affect is one of the most horrifying thing anyone can do. This is one of the most horrible affects to suiccide.
The last affect of cyber bullying and how it is cause by social media is having the list of interest of things they enjoyed doing before they were cyber bullied. this is the most tragic one because it's like losing all you hobbies you have enjoyed and it just dissapears. Many kids might have this problem because they could have been cyber bullied on the sport they played or what they enjoyed or liked. This is why cyberbullying can cause the lost of interest of things they enjoyed dong before they were bullied.
Cyber bullying to some people can be a good thing like gaining self confidence, but too most people it's a terrible thing for some one to do it can cause suiccide, the lack of sadness&lonliness, and the Lost of interest of things they enjoyed during before they were bullied. This is only one of the many problems social media can cause If you don't use it in the right way.
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