Comments week 14

I commented on Megan N's blog
https://potatogirl101.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-progress-in-writing-center.html?showComment=1481849574750#c1814283264932221790

I commented on Jack C's blog
https://jackcenglish1blog.blogspot.com/2016/12/do-you-set-your-goals-according-to-what.html?showComment=1481851152575#c2285061440722152087

Writing Center

Unfortunately, I did not  go to the writing center.  I had forgotten about scheduling an appointment because I was preoccupied.  My original rough draft was riddled with mistakes from beginning to end.  Thankfully the final draft has not been requested yet.  My revisions included reorganizing my original introduction and labeling my quotations.

To add to the fire my thesis statement was not on the proper guidelines necessary.  Along with the changes, I previously mentioned my formatting of the whole literary analysis needed revision.  Originally I was in a rush to complete my draft to turn it in so there were a lot of grammar problems.  All of these mistakes lead to me having to get a lot of help from a peer who fortunately put up with me.  In the end, I regret not going to the writing center because the trip would definitely have saved me from making so many mistakes.

Blog comments

I commented on Danny K's blog

http://english1danny.blogspot.com/2016/12/literary-analysis.html

I commented on John H's blog

https://johnhenglish1block3.blogspot.com/2016/12/free-post.html?showComment=1481244214939#c3644221279294463966

Literary Analysis Update

So far my literary analysis is coming along nicely.  I've changed my thesis to a the regression of the human mind.  The resources I've used include The Lord of the Flies and canvas to help me write my analysis.  The thing that I'm struggling with most is gathering evidence that makes my thesis relevant.  The only thing I can think to recommend to my peers is to try reading through the whole chapter where you think the evidence you're looking for is at.

Using the method I suggested previously I found evidence that was also useful to supporting my thesis.  In my opinion, the hardest part of the Literary Analysis was thinking of a good thesis.  The complication of making a thesis paired with the rigorous requirements posed a problem for me. After receiving advice from an acquaintance I completed my draft almost with ease.  Whenever in doubt don't forget you are not the only person in the classroom.

Comments 11/30

I commented on John H's blog
https://johnhenglish1block3.blogspot.com/2016/11/how-to-study-for-exams.html?showComment=1480648227515#c3772170359708545575

I commented on DJ's blog
https://djsbloge1.blogspot.com/2016/11/how-to-spend-christmas-day.html?showComment=1480648486112#c1152022659179216599

Symbolism

  The ocean contains many mysteries that have yet to be solved by mankind.  These mysteries include the unexplored depths that take up seventy percent of Earth's surface.  Humans dwell on the other thirty percent where everything is clear.  Instead of putting funds into exploring the depths of the ocean they cho0se to explore space in search of another home or other life forms.  Constantly worried about how to preserve their futures instead of enjoying their own lives.

  Humanity's need to preserve their children's futures is a sign of the selflessness that humans are capable of.  Their interest in other life in space represents the curiosity of most individuals.  The fact that they don't prioritize the exploration of the planet that they live on shows ignorance and carelessness.  They assume that they know everything they need to for the moment about the ocean.  Putting more funds into the exploration of space instead of the ocean shows their innocence, they hope the life in space isn't as hostile as they are.

How to make Rice Krispies

To make rice Krispies you'll want the cereal brand of Rice Krispies, marsh mellows,  and butter.  After getting your needed materials, melt the butter in a large saucepan.  Once the butter is done melting add the marshmallows and stir them until they have completely melted together.  Now that you've melted the butter and marshmallows all that's left is to add the Kellogs Rice Krispies to the mixture and stir till everything has been thoroughly mixed.  Make sure before putting the Krispies on the pan to cover the pan with wax paper.

  The next step in the process is to smooth out the treats on the pan with a buttered spatula.  After putting them on the pan let them sit and cool before cutting them into squares.  After about two nights even in an airtight container, they start to go bad so make sure to serve them quickly.  If you want to freeze them you can, but from what I've noticed it won't make a difference in their expiration date.  These sweets are easy to make and are something that most people find very tasty.
 

Comments week 5

I commented on Max's blog
https://mhr416.blogspot.com/2016/11/this-easter.html?showComment=1479440266364#c4079109951743579335

I commented on Danny's blog
https://english1danny.blogspot.com/2016/11/world-war-z.html?showComment=1479440447241#c7226731368178653067

Free Post

  Whenever I think of Thanksgiving I remember when I was too young to have a choice in where I went.  But at the age of elleven I was given the choice to go where I wanted during the holidays.  So I would choose to stay at home because I don't like alot of noise amongst other things.  Unfourtunetly I can't remember too much about my previous thanksgivings. Sometimes mom would bring me home large plates of leftovers, sometimes small things but she'd always bring leftovers.
 
  On Thanksgivings I'm thankful for my freedom and the well being of everyone I know.  Sometimes I would go to the library to check out books or movies to keep myself entertained.  Most of the time I'd read fictional books because of the dilemnas that they held.  If I didn't check out anything from the library I'd sleep to pass the time.  My favorite holidays were the ones I spent in solitude.

Lord of the Flies Critical Scene

A critical scene in The Lord of the Flies was the shattering of the conch and Piggy's death. "The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee,the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist,"  Before this accident Ralph was dependent on piggy's above average intellligence.  Unfourtunelty the rock had killed Piggy and destroyed the conch and setting a chain of events in motion.  The events that followed included a bounty on Ralph's head, the capture of Sam'neric, and the island catching fire.

The shattering of the conch was more than just the loss of communication.  "-,,,the conch exploded into athousand white fragments and ceased to exist."  I believe the conch represented the boys' humanity, mercy, and restraints.   With Piggy's death the boys' lost sound reasoning, and advanced knowledge placing them basically back into the dark ages.  These losses are what led to the hunt for Ralph becoming official.  The conch held their respect almost like adult superioreity but, in its abscence there's nothing to keep the boys in check.

Q2 Week 4 comments

I commented on Ian's blog
  https://ianbsblogs.blogspot.com/2016/11/write-your-own-prompt.html?showComment=1478819800200#c6156220553346709910

I commented on Sophia's blog
  https://sophia-english1.blogspot.com/2016/11/q2-week4-lotf-reading-response.html?showComment=1478820042700#c1300696333449303763

Setting High Goals or Realistic Goals

Do you set your goals according to what you to want to achieve or according to what you think you are capable of achieving?  The two are often indistinguishable for some people, limiting themselves to what they think they can accomplish.  I, unfortunately, am one of the people who limit themselves according to what has happened in the past.  Most of the superiors don't believe this to be an effective way of setting goals.  I'm not entirely sure if I agree with them on that matter.

  Setting what I believe to be a realistic goal is a way of saving myself and those around me the disappointment of my failure.  This method may be seen as not putting forth the effort, which varies in some cases.  Every now and then I hear someone mention how they didn't reach their desired goal but show almost complete indifference.  From what I can tell these people set goals to keep themselves in the right set of mind.  If a goal is completed that's great, if not they'll try harder next time and keep on trying till they're able to set a higher goal.

Lord of the Flies Response

  -"Sit down all of you.  They raided us for fire.  They're having fun.  But the-"  Ralph was puzzled by the shutter that flickered in his brain.  There was something that he wanted to say; then the shutter had come down.  "But the-"  They were regarding him gravely, not yet troubled by any doubts about his sufficiency.  Ralph pushed the idiot hair out of his eyes and looked at Piggy.  "But the...oh...the fire!  Of course, the "Fire!"-

  In this short excerpt from Lord of the Flies, the civilized group of boys was raided by the savage group of boys for fire.  Upon securing the fire the savage group of boys offered the civilized group an invitation to a feast.  Ralph, the leader of the civilized, tries to keep order among his group and discourage attendance at the feast.  Keeping the fire burning has been a needed task for all the boys on the island in order to get rescued, but only the civilized try to keep it smoking.  The savage group of boys only cares about having fun and hunting pigs, which neither activity would lead to rescue.

  All the boys have been on the island for a couple of  weeks surviving off fruits and the first pig of two that the savages caught.  Ralph, a victim of the passing time is starting to lose sight of his main goal; getting rescued.  On a daily basis, he's constantly snapping at the other boys reminding them of the fire's importance.  The civilized boys became expectant of being reprimanded by Ralph whenever they forgot about the fire.  Just like the young boy Percival, Ralph is losing his memories of the real civilized world.

Q2 Week 2 Comments

I commented on Merritt's blog
https://mernaaaaa.blogspot.com/2016/10/human-nature.html?showComment=1477509613950#c7019720019969468850

 I commented on Sydney's blog
https://sydneysenglishonework.blogspot.com/2016/10/human-nature.html?showComment=1477529101091#c414776135608424605

Lord of the Flies Reading Response

The book Lord of  the Flies is about a group of pre-pubescent boys stranded on a possibly unknown island without adult supervision.  The author gives most of the boys on the island a purpose which adds an abstract sense to the story.  This story is written in a third person omniscient perspective letting the reader see what some of the older characters are thinking at the time.  The age mentality of the boys is apparent because of the choices they make when interacting with each other. The writing methods previously mentioned help to create a very enjoyable book.

Lord of the Flies is a book that I would recommend to people who enjoy books with abstract details.  Most of the abstract details are not truly noticed until looked back upon.  Some of these abstract details include the older boys' personas, the island where the story takes place, and the events that take place due to the boys' actions on the island.  An example of an abstract detail would be how Piggy is compared with common sense. Common sense and rational thinking are unappealing, and unfortunately often ignored by others, just like Piggy is mistreated by the other boys.  This particular abstract detail,  along with others, makes a very engaging story.

Lord of the flies Human Nature

  In my opinion, human nature is naturally self-centered.  Starting from birth humans will do what they believe necessary to survive.  The instinct of survival often means making decisions that only benefit one person.  A human's instincts are meant to ensure their survival in the unwelcoming wild.  Humanity's selfishness excludes the need to  protect one's offspring.  

  

My observations of the animal kingdom have to lead me to the belief that humans are selfish.  Whether humans were brought into being by a God or evolved from primates the self-centered need to survive would still have been evident.  I myself am Christian and believe that humans started off as humans who multiplied and throughout the years have fought against each other and nature to survive.  Humans have faced many challenges and while proving the superior species have also shown their selfishness. Most humans attempt to get rid of what they believe poses a threat, even if the threats are other humans.

Q2 Week 1

I commented on Ricky V's blog
   https://rickyenglish1.blogspot.com/2016/10/reading-response.html?showComment=1476923910262#c6937176121145080032

I commented on Megan N's blog
   https://potatogirl101.blogspot.com/2016/10/five-nights-at-freddys.html?showComment=1476924312551#c1405382615583804904

Free Post

    This fall break I didn't accomplish too much besides imprinting my image in my bed.  Everything I did was super chill and mellow because I wasn't in a rush for any reason.  This was by my standards a pretty good change of pace from my usual routine.  I'd stay up late binge watching all the shows I've been missing then I'd sleep  in even later.  Upon waking up I'd eat a bowl of cereal and then lay around some more.

    Every afternoon I'd run including the days that practice wasn't designated with the team so I'd feel less guilty.  All the same though once I return home ; shower, eat, binge, try not to sleep.  This became my routine for all the days except two ; Saturday and Sunday.  That Saturday a friend invited me to the LSU game which was pretty fun in my opinion.  Sunday was my signal to get back to work,  I had to wash, dry and iron my clothes for school in the morning.

Reading Response

    The book I am currently reading is called Selected Poems this book was written by Derek Walcott.  In the book, I'm reading , Selected Poems the author doesn't have a single main character for the whole book.  Unlike most books I've read where there is  a single main group ,instead, there are multiple stories having no connections to the previous ones.  The method of varying stories the author employs in the book Selected Poems is fine by me.  In my opinion, the multi-story method makes the book appealing by keeping things moving instead of staying on a single story.

    Other readers may also find this book appealing because each story has its own meaning.  These meanings within the story add depth and make readers want to concentrate and better understand what they're reading. The different meanings within the stories range from themes to a side-note about everyday life.  The reasons previously stated are what I find entertaining and refreshing about the book Selected Poems.  I encourage other readings to give the book a try even if they are not big fans of poetry.

Comments week 7

I commented on Sophia's blog

  

 https://sophia-english1.blogspot.com/2016/10/q1-week-7.html?showComment=1476394354043#c5606998864806870337

I commented on Caroline's blog

  https://caroline-english1.blogspot.com/2016/10/procrastination-article-response.html?showComment=1476394735785

Comments Week 4

  I commented on Danny Kim's Post

https://english1danny.blogspot.com/2016/09/my-literacy-narrative.html?showComment=1476115313797#c7584121763680623710

  I commented on DJ's blog

https://djsbloge1.blogspot.com/2016/09/dear-11-year-old.html?showComment=1476115854764#c6398068501065023586

Procrastination: Is Your future Self Getting a Bad Deal

  The article "Procrastination: Is Your future Self Getting a Bad Deal?"  by Timothy Pychyl states the idea that procrastination is a lack of concern for our future selves. His conclusion that our future selves take the buck is a first for me.  This article opens my eyes to the fact that passing on the task may be pointless because its completion is inevitable.  The same person, me, will be completing it, which just sets me up for loss of time in the future.  My future self may or may not have things on his plate by the time he gets around to doing the task.

  I tend to procrastinate on a daily basis usually not thinking about the possible consequences.  My procrastinations usually are a result of my boredom at the moment.  Usually, I don't try to avoid procrastination because most of the time I'll remember to finish what I had started.  There is always the chance that I will  forget about a problem altogether.  By the time I finally remember a problem it's usually because I'm being scolded.

Comments Week 6

I commented on Sophia's blog

https://sophia-english1.blogspot.com/2016/10/free-response-week-6.html?showComment=1475801333711#c2471044837408484948

I commented on Gautam's blog

https://gautamenglish1.blogspot.com/2016/10/reading-response.html?showComment=1475801576947#c4094480103835358009

Reclamation period.2

  In the midst of all the animals was an alpha gray wolf known as Ian'.  His silver coat glistened from the dew that the grass had passed on to it.  He was who the other animals looked to for instructions because he was the leader of his pack.  In time the animals of prey came to respect his methods of getting things done.  A feat he was known for was adjusting the food chain to support all of the animals.

 
  Instead of eating animals of prey he instructed the members of his pack to attempt to open the humans' processed meats.  Upon success, they soon discovered they had a large supply of food for the carnivores.  The change was hard, but within time they all adjusted for the sake of peace. Earlier they had noticed the absence of trees, and this wouldn't normally be a problem for the animals.  Except, in this case, only humans could cut down trees. This indicates the presence of humans and it was now clear they had returned.

Michael Cunningham Specimen Days A Novel

   In the book, Specimen Days the author uses a book composition new to me.  He divides the book into three different stories.  Each story takes place in a different time period but encompasses three similar characters.  A young boy named Luke, an older man named Simon, and a woman called Cat  go about their lives throughout the decaying worlds of each story.  Simon and Cat are seen as a couple in all the versions, and Luke is the boy they take care of.
 
   This writing method allows the reader to see the characters from different perspectives. This makes the book interesting in the long run because each character's role changes in each of the three stories.  The author's style prevents the characters and their choices from getting repetitive and annoying.  The author's use of vivid details gives readers a rich set of mental images.  These features are what made the book an enjoyable choice for me.

Harrison

  I've noticed that in the story's setting Earth's future has a tyrant in power. This tyrant makes a series of handicaps  putting humanity below her.  These impairments range from weighted sacks around the citizens' necks to masks to hide their faces.  Notably, this is supposed to make a perfectly equal society.  Unfortunately, as always, there is someone who's ideals are different and unrepressed.

  I find myself asking ,"How did such a person come into power?".   I can understand wanting to make all people equal but that doesn't make the idea right.  I believe something major had to transpire before the tyrant Diana Moon Glampers came to power.  A probable war was on the horizon because humans are followers by nature and therefore would follow Diana.  A possible reason the tyrant's reign is still in power is because no citizen can match her at this point.  The enforced handicaps prevented the people from a military uprising.

Reclamation Period

  In the town known as Dzhekson Vil', the modern day Jackson Ville Florida, a small bird perches itself on top of an oak tree with an extreme height. Amongst all the other forest animals that had gathered in the town. At this time 3910, Dzhekson is what is known to humans as a Reclamation. An area of land "reclaimed" by the wildlife near and on top of the land. Reclamations are devoid of humans because they were driven out during the process of reclaiming. For fear that the humans would once again sully the now cleansed territory.

In the midst of the town, the super oak is known as a Zelenyy Strazh. This tree one of many was given its name "Green Guardian" because always a distance from it thorns and other discouraging plants grow to keep the area virtually safe. A Zelenyy Strazh, often chosen as a gathering place for the animals’ meetings for keeping peace and discussing the various claims of territory because of its easiness to spot. Which is what is happening at the moment. Under the tree’s overenthusiastically green foliage, the animals of Dzhekson gathered to talk about the disappearance of the trees outside the town.

The City of Bones

The book City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, focuses mainly on a single character.  It is written in third person and  narrates the main character's thoughts and emotions to readers.  The author originally places the main character in an almost realistic society except for a few small differences. Clarissa is thrusts into to another-world dimension that exists on Earth.  This leads way to a plethora of observations from Clarissa towards her new surroundings.  This is an original way for the author to begin her book which creates an interesting beginning for the story.  This method appeals to my interest in the science fiction genre.

Dear 12 year old

Try not to procrastinate too much.  Because that can lead to forgetting stuff which defeats the whole purpose.  Which is to take care of or do something else within that timeframe.  A break if you will, that can really help to clear your mind or to help you to stay awake/sharp.  But sometimes your reason for procrastinating is forgotten and that's when trouble starts.
  Most people will tell you to just get it over with from the start, I can agree with some but not all.  I guess it really just comes down to what it is and whats already on your plate.  And that's really your choices so not much I can encourage there.  Things will get more tiresome the longer you work on them.  Just make sure to go about your work your given with concentration most of the time.

Destin

Everyone was bursting with excitement, we had made lines leading up to the trailer to help loading up go by faster.  Voices and laughter filled the air. Today was the day we left for destin boot camp.  I still wasn't completely sure as to if this would be as fun as everyone said.  From what I've gathered were going to be doing a lot of work but after that its all good.  I believed them about the after the work part but would I even have enough energy afterwards, considering I didn't have the best stamina.  That day was particularly hot and having my heavy bags on my shoulders didn't help when I started to get on the verge of breaking into a sweat."Next", I hear someone at the front of the line call I shoulder off my bags and hand them to the person in front of me.  Now we were done, leaving my part in the line, the buses had gotten ready for departure within that time. Time to go I thought to myself.

House of Scorpions Response

In the Book house of Scorpions the main character Matteo Alacran.  The main character experiences cruelty upon another level because of what he is, and that can't be helped.  Repeatedly he's shown kindness to those who've harmed him and tried to make friends wherever he could.  But upon their discovery of his true race they show him malice.  The longer the book goes on the more I think its toward who he resembles, he's a splitting image of his father at a young age, who is widely hated for his line of work. And usually he forgives although there have been occasions when hes acted upon anger and retaliated without fear of being reprimanding.   This character's growth year by year isn't perfect such as his twisted emotions, and spells because of how he's treated he still strives.

21st century

  Upon reading an article pertaining to the events of September 11th I realize it was more than just 1 but multiple attacks that were conspired that day.  These series of events lead to multiple occurrences.  First was Operation Enduring Freedom an American international effort to destroy Osama Bin Laden's terrorist network. In a matter of two months the US had taken it out of operational power.  Secondly was tracking down the mastermind himself.  Who was unheard of until May the second two thousand eleven.

  Following those events a few changes have passed.  Such as airports and airplanes have different protocols.  The cockpit can only be unlocked form the inside, and more thorough searches.  Along with that immigration policy had been changed drastically, visas were hard to come by and even those who made it into the country were subject to  having their data collected.  And temporarily afterwards tourism in the USA wasn't so popular until a few years later.

World War Z

World War Z written by Max Brooks is a book that recounts the tales of few of the many survivors of the zombie apocalypse. Some who's past intertwine long before the virus and others during, some not at all.  Most of these interviews reviewed their many trials against the zombies for survival as citizens, or some were in branches of the military.  They all recount the losses they endured throughout the apocalypse.
  The authors uses variations of point-of-view to engage the reader such as when a interviewee was recounting their experience they would always speak in first person, but when addressing the interviewer they'd be in third person.  The details were primarily inside the characters backstories because little or none was evident during the interviews unless addressing the interviewer directly to clarify something. Which added different details to each interview.

Sa'Veon Soanes

 My name is Sa'Veon Soanes pronounced (Say-Vee-on) (S-own-s).Born in Florida Ive moved around alot in the eastern states until finally moving to La to be closer to family.  In doing so I've lived in zachary for a good few years. From elementary to middle school if i remember correctly. And before the start of high school moving to baton rouge. Before moving to baton rouge i've traveled to a multitude of places.
  Those include a visit to the virgin islands to see my father and all my relatives on his side. Later that year I went on a field trip to europe as part of an art program to see their culture and  famous destinations, more specifically the destinations inside of europe were Rome, France, and Spain.  Although some destinations were excluded due to circumstaqnces.

Waiting By Ha Jin

  Waiting by Ha Jin Is a nonfictional story based on that of asan named Lin Kong an army doctor in Chinese society.  The plot revolves around three people The main character Lin , Shuyu who he is legally married to but unfortunately Lin doesn't have feelings for her and is in fact embarrassed to be married to this woman, and Manna Wu who Lin is seeing dating while away from home where he works.  These facts previously stated above cause a controversy amongst the three. Lin wanting to be as good a person as possible tries and requests a divorce from his legal wife Shuyu yearly, who agrees at first but changes her mind in court.
  This in turn leads Jin to return to work to explain the two sided bad news to Manna who wishes to marry Lin, but because of Shuyu decisions cannot legally.  Something that surprised me was the fact that this dilemma was lived through for basically the next 20 years.  As i was reading i began to wonder what was their problem (the married pair).