Wednesday, October 15, 2008
First Meeting of To Kill a Mocking bird
In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, there were so many issues that my group could discuss. One major topic was the idea of what Boo Radley’s house looked like. We each had our own image thoroughly drawn out in our mind. We discussed where and which house we thought looked like his house. Alex thought there was a house on the way to Jonesboro. Jessica also agreed with her. I on the other hand thought of a house that is in Newark that is way on the back roads. This house is not only abandoned, but dark, scary, and very intimidating. It was very interesting to think of the houses that everyone had imagined.
Text to Self Connection She Said Yes
Text to Self Connection
Laughter and jokes, it’s all in good fun until one day it goes too far. Some think of it as games and others take it to heart. A little giggle here, another across the room, kids grow up with the images of what is before them. Almost trying to create a mirror image, but in shambles it may fall. The laughs and comments may take their toll when the laughter seeps in. Everyone passes just as they normally would, when the plans of others may be all too different. In the book, She Said, “Yes,” Misty Bernall tries to describe the effects of change and belief in one thing. She tells the story of her own child believing so strongly about one thing so much that she would give here life for it. The story infers that you should always stand strong for what you believe.
She said,”Yes,” begins with telling about the tragic day of the many deaths of innocent lives. First it starts off telling how Cassie, a disturbed girl, began to hang out with the wrong crowd, doing bad things, and trying out new stuff. All those things began to lead to a very short and disruptive future. Her parents tried to help, but nothing seemed to help but the grace of God. As days and even weeks went by, it was tough with the fighting and the disagreements. Finally things started looking better, Cassie was beginning to live her life for her Savior. She was giving it her all in school and was trying to be an obedient child. Soon enough tragedy struck when two kids of what used to be Cassie’s past decided to take hers along with several others’ lives. She was asked a very specific question. Realizing she had to do what was right if she believed in Christ, she said, “Yes.” Cassie was killed that day but the impact that she had was unforgettable. Everyone would remember that day spiritually and emotionally.
I’m sure I am not the only one that could make a spiritual connection to this book. When I thought of Cassie turning her life over to God, I thought of my experience when I was around eight years old. I had finally accepted Jesus into my heart. I wanted to take him into everything I went through. Jesus became my best friend, secret holder, and comfort. When I thought of all of Cassie’s experiences, I actually wanted to cry, thinking of all the unsaved souls and the troubled people out in the world. By mentioning the sacred books, that she read and lived her life by, I too wanted to read the books. These books were known as Discipleship; Living for Christ in the Daily Grind and Seeking Peace; Notes and Conversations along the way, by Johann Christoph Arnold. Cassie has inspired me to read these books, become closer to my savior, and try to fulfill God’s plan for me. I have really learned to stand up for what I believe in and never let anyone tell me it’s not possible.
By: Angela Woods English 11
Laughter and jokes, it’s all in good fun until one day it goes too far. Some think of it as games and others take it to heart. A little giggle here, another across the room, kids grow up with the images of what is before them. Almost trying to create a mirror image, but in shambles it may fall. The laughs and comments may take their toll when the laughter seeps in. Everyone passes just as they normally would, when the plans of others may be all too different. In the book, She Said, “Yes,” Misty Bernall tries to describe the effects of change and belief in one thing. She tells the story of her own child believing so strongly about one thing so much that she would give here life for it. The story infers that you should always stand strong for what you believe.
She said,”Yes,” begins with telling about the tragic day of the many deaths of innocent lives. First it starts off telling how Cassie, a disturbed girl, began to hang out with the wrong crowd, doing bad things, and trying out new stuff. All those things began to lead to a very short and disruptive future. Her parents tried to help, but nothing seemed to help but the grace of God. As days and even weeks went by, it was tough with the fighting and the disagreements. Finally things started looking better, Cassie was beginning to live her life for her Savior. She was giving it her all in school and was trying to be an obedient child. Soon enough tragedy struck when two kids of what used to be Cassie’s past decided to take hers along with several others’ lives. She was asked a very specific question. Realizing she had to do what was right if she believed in Christ, she said, “Yes.” Cassie was killed that day but the impact that she had was unforgettable. Everyone would remember that day spiritually and emotionally.
I’m sure I am not the only one that could make a spiritual connection to this book. When I thought of Cassie turning her life over to God, I thought of my experience when I was around eight years old. I had finally accepted Jesus into my heart. I wanted to take him into everything I went through. Jesus became my best friend, secret holder, and comfort. When I thought of all of Cassie’s experiences, I actually wanted to cry, thinking of all the unsaved souls and the troubled people out in the world. By mentioning the sacred books, that she read and lived her life by, I too wanted to read the books. These books were known as Discipleship; Living for Christ in the Daily Grind and Seeking Peace; Notes and Conversations along the way, by Johann Christoph Arnold. Cassie has inspired me to read these books, become closer to my savior, and try to fulfill God’s plan for me. I have really learned to stand up for what I believe in and never let anyone tell me it’s not possible.
By: Angela Woods English 11
First Quarter Reflection
To start things off, I have learned a ton in this quarter of the year. We have studied sentece structures, punctuation, and a variety of new consepts. I have learned to use more muscle verbs, and more "showing" than telling details. I feel that I can use these techniques not only on the ACT, but college, and in every day life. I hope to learn more techniques this next quater that will help me become a more vivid writer and to help raise my ACT score. I really enjoy learning why you do certain things to sentenses and why you do certain things to begin sentences and phrases.
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