Blog Homework

What do you feel are the “ideal body types” that the magazines portray for men and women?
— the ideal body types are no blemishes and everything is perfect about them.

What is your definition of “perfection”?

— perfection is you. the way you are.
Has there ever been something about your body or features that you wanted to alter?  Why? (you do not have to be specific.)

–i like the way i am and would never want to chanqe myself.
Have your thoughts on celebrities changed?  Are they as “perfect” as you think they are?

Have your thoughts on Photoshop changed?

What does SMHS repesent to you?

On my logo I put a whole bunch of different stars. Stars that are different sizes and colors, this represents our school because every student is a star in their own way. We’re all different in our way and so are stars. No 2 stars are the same and neither are 2 people.

Norman Rockwell (The Shiner]

Terrible Molly

Today is the first day of school, what a bummer! My summer was the best summer ever! I stayed at my grandparents and they always let me do whatever I wanted, so you can be sure, that I took full advantage of it. Anyways, let’s get back to the first day of school. My new teacher’s name is Miss Jewels; I heard she’s a very easy teacher, so I can tell my school year is going to be fun already.

I walk into class that day with my new brown shoes, all tied so neat in a bow, my knee high socks, which I like to scrunch down because they itch my knees, and my white button up shirt, which is supposed to be tucked but I like to be a rebel . As I looked around the class and greeted all my friends with high fives, they all asked me, “Hey Molly, what new tricks are up your sleeves this year?” I told them all that it was going to be good, really good. You see I’m known as “Terrible Molly”, I don’t know why. I’m a very nice girl in my opinion, however, pushing and reminding kids off the swing, so that I can get a turn, is apparently considered “terrible”. I considered them terrible for not sharing the time on the swing

Since it’s the first day of school and first impression are always important, I thought I should defiantly get aquatinted with the new principal. He should know what he has coming to him this year with the kids not sharing, or caring about others. “So what to do, what to do”… I think to myself. I got it! I think I should pick a fight… I haven’t got into one of those for a very long time, so I’m overdue for on.. Now next question, who should be the victim? Sally, the jumping rope queen? Naa, to easy. How about Jane, the smartest kid in the 5^th grade class? Yes, I think we have a winner. I hate people who think they know everything, because they really don’t. I bet if I asked her how far away is our school from a different school in Japan she wouldn’t know. Therefore, that’s my victim Jane.

Homework 03/10/09

1. What is public speaking?

Public speaking is when you talk to an audience.

2.  Why do people give speeches?

To inform people or just to talk in general.

3.  How would you describe the best method for public speaking?

To keep your audience intrigued.

4. Can you select two people (famous or in your life) that captivate you when they speak?

Obama and Oprah.

5.  How would you compare an experienced speaker to an inexperienced speaker?

Experienced – interactive, stays in motion, eye contact

Inexperienced – stands still, no eye contact

6.  What is the main idea of speaking loud?

So everyone can her you in the back of the room.

7.  When someone is speaking publicly, do you think it better to  say “Um”, “like” or to pause in your speech?

No it is not good to say that.

8.  If you were to stand in front of the room right now to rely information on something you are very passionate about, what main elements would you be focusing on?

To keep eye contact with the people and to spek strongly and loud so everyone can hear you.

9. If you were sitting and watching a lecture, what are things that the speaker can do that holds your attention?

be interactive, speak to the audience , ask questions

10.  Is there a relationship between the speaker and the audience?

Yes, always.

11.  How does this relationship develop?

by being a good speaker

12.  If you had to pick one topic to talk about to your classmates, what would it be on?

food =)

Creative Excercise #3

a.) I am in my bed trying to fall asleep. I  flip from left to right and stare at the ceiling for a while.  Everything about my day is being replayed in my mind and I would give anything to just fall asleep to escape to la la land.  Out of no where, something hits me in the forehead.  Unsure of what it is, I spring up and scan the room for anyone or anything.  As I go to grab the flash light that I have hidden under your bed,a little voice greets me with a “hello”.  I answer, “Who’s here?  Who are you?  Where are you?”  The little voice says, “I am Lola Chuleta and I am the princess of La Chupacabra. I am down here” I look down, and I still cannot see where this little voice is coming from.  “I apologize, but I think I’m going crazy.  Where are you?”  All of a sudden I feel something that hits me on my chin.  My eyes focus on my chin and I notice a little man standing on my face.He pours some white dust on my face and as I open my eyes I’m in another world. As I look around I see a land of candy dum drops and sugary filled funess. I am in ( H  E A V E N ] =) All of a sudden a hear a loud RiNGGGGGG***, it was my alarm clock . I guess it was all a dream, but as i turn to stop the clock I see a little bag with a note on it. I opened the note and it said : Hears a little dust for if you ever feel like coming back❤

Short story

Just like everyday, I woke up feeling happy.  As I was trying to motivate myself to get out of bed, a purple light caught my eye .  As the light began to memorize my face, I realized there was a huge monkey in my room.  My curiosity began to fly as I had only ever imagined these colors in my dreams.   I jumped out of bed and walked slowly up to my window.  I reached my hand out to unfold the secret the rest of the curtain was hiding.  As I gently began to pull the rest of the curtain to the left, I was blinded by this light.  Stunned, I fell back and rubbed my eyes.  As my sight came back both curtains now closed off the light. I walked back up to the window and  with no reservations,  I opened the curtains with both hands and saw my house was under water and everyone turned into mermaids including myself. *GASP–

Creative Writing Exercise:

3.  As I’m walking down Main street, I saw a mysterious, smiling old man with a Saint Mary hat on.  I continue walking on my path and happen to glance in his direction again I felt that maybe I know him.  In the matter of second, he is across the street.  Bewildered by this, I do a double take and the man is gone.   I keep walking trying to think of what just happened and refocus on the path in front of myself.  As my eyes meet his, I now know there is something magical about this man. I think to yourself, “How could he ever move that fast, and now he is standing in front of me?”  Without him saying a word, he takes off his hat and he has huge elephant ears that moved when he blinked his eyes. It was insane he told me that he’s been watching me lately because he knows I’ve been having a rough week. As he continues talking all I can think about is why his ears are so big. When he finishes talking I ask him very politely “Excuse me, why are your ears so big?” He replied in a very nice manner “Well Cristina, there magical ears.” “Like a magic genie, and i get to make three wishes?” I questioned him. He answered “NO!, I hate when people compare me to genies, but the concept is the same.” I apologized to him and I told him if he would give my wishes to my best friend Ronaldo Bermeo. The genie said okay and went off on his way. THE END<3

High school football coach charged in player’s death

In this article, it explains about how on August 20th football coach Jason Stinson was an accomplice in the death of Max Gilpin, age 15. The people said that the coach worked him to hard and that was the cause of his heat-exhaustion. Some witness said that the coach denied Max water. Also Max’s temperature was 107 degrees. The paretns gave a lawsuit to 6 coaches , saying that they didn’t watch their son bcause 20 mins had past between the time he collasped to the time someone called the paramedics. Coach JAson was the only one who was actually charged with the crime.

link_http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/01/26/football.coach.indicted/index.html

Riots erupt in Oakland after slain father laid to rest

This article is about a man named Oscar Grant who is 22 years of age. He was killed on January 1st by a shot to the back at the train station. People rioted after his funeral because they said that the police purposely killed him. Some people at the scence also caught it on videotape. They officers said that they would look into it.

Why is it important to have a business card?

It is important to have a business card because it makes good advertisement for your company, business, etc. They are also very small so they can fit into someones wallet or something and they can have easy access to it.