Author's Note: This is a response to the story Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes. I am explaining one quote from the short story.
In the short story Thank You, Ma'am by Langston Hughes, Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's purse. Mrs. Jones then caught Roger and took him into her house for the night. In the beginning of the story you can tell Roger is a little ruder than he ends up being at the end of the story. Such as in the beginning of the story Roger lies to Mrs. Jones about him running into her purse and not trying to steal it but by the end of the story Roger had changed and asked Mrs. Jones "Do you need somebody to go to the store, maybe to get some milk or something?". This shows that Roger put some thought into the fact that this woman is going to feed him and she helped him wash his face and he realized the least he could do was ask to go get more food for her. In my mind Roger learned something through out his experience that day, I think he learned that everything does happen for a reason. He had the urge to steal this woman's purse and if he wouldn't have he would have never had got fed or got a clean face and he wouldn’t have gotten his blue suede shoes. This story reminds me a lot of the story April Morning. In this story Adam starts off being snotty and rude to his dad. By the end of the book Adam is a young man after his dad dies and he is more mature and kind to people. In the end Adam got pride and Roger got his blue suede shoes.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
What a Revolution! (Compare and Contrast)
This is a compare and contrast essay about the movie The Patriot and the book April Morning.
Has anyone close to you died before? Has anyone close to every gone into the war? Or maybe two people you know have gotten together and became a couple. These are all events that are similar between the movie The Patriot and in the historical fiction novel April Morning. Both of these stories or during the Revolutionary War and are filled with real life situations that happened during the late 1700’s. Even though these two true stories have a similar plot line they have other similarities and differences as well.
If you were to read or see both of these true tales you would learn that there are a lot of the same events that happen within them. In the book April Morning there is a fifteen year old boy named Adam who wants to join his cities militia. Adam’s dad who Adam does not get along with finally lets him do something that he wants to so that night they are suiting up for war. Tragically Adam’s dad Moses dies in the opening battle. The rest of the story explains how Adam has to be the fifteen year old man of the house and help is widowed mother through everything. As you will learn The Patriot and April Morning are a lot alike, they show the same setting, plot line, and even the characters are similar. The Patriot starts off as a family that is happy and loves to be with each other but then oldest son Gabriel comes running into the house wounded. His dad Benjamin who is a widowed father of seven children takes care of his son to recovery. Gabriel tells his dad that the British are close by so be ready. The British come and unfortunately kill the second oldest son Thomas. This forces Gabriel and Benjamin to go into the war to get revenge. They formed a militia around the city and they were off. Throughout the movie they faced the red coats lots of times but one time it was the worst. The British Colonel Tavington had killed Gabriel his father found him just in time to say their final good-byes. Now Benjamin was a widow of 5 children. During a long gruesome final battle Gabriel got revenge on Tavington for killing both of his sons by killing him and forcing the British to surrender. As you can see the two stories are a lot alike already.
In these two historical fictions that are both based on a true story are a lot alike. There are many ways that these stories are alike the first and main way is they are both in the time period of the Revolutionary War and both of the families live in Lexington, Massachusetts. Both stories have Lexington forming militias as well. That is one of the main similarities; another one is a main character dies in both stories. In April Morning the dad dies in the opening battle, but in The Patriot two boys die but the dad stays alive. Seeing that the dad died in April Morning he is leaving the mother widowed. Also in The Patriot, the movie starts off with the dad being a widow. That is another similarity. One more corresponding connection is in both the book and the movie a young kid goes into war. In April Morning Adam Cooper goes into war only being fifteen and in The Patriot Gabriel (who can’t be any older than 18) goes into the war. Finally in both adventures there are couples that start, in April Morning Adam and Ruth get together which was a very unexpected couple and in The Patriot Gabriel and Aunt Charlotte get together as well. Those examples are just among the many similarities.
Not only are these stories alike they are also different in ways as well. Besides the obvious differences one of the main differences is in the movie the dad and the son loved each other very much and always wanted to be around each other but in the book it was almost the exact opposite. Obviously the father and the son love each other in both narratives but in the book April Morning the father and son did not get along. Also in The Patriot there is one main bad British soldier Colonel Tavington but in the book there are many bad red coats there is not one main soldier. One of the more obvious differences is in the book the father dies (Moses) but in the movie the sons die (Gabriel and Thomas). This is about it for differences, in my mind there are more similarities than differences.
In conclusion, these stories are more alike than different. As you can see the numbers of similarities are significantly higher than the number of differences. I was overall pleased with both stories, I feel they have taught me a lot about the Revolutionary War and how it was fought and won. I would recommend this book and this movie to anyone who wants to learn about our history in our country. Remember, even if two stories have similar plot lines and settings they can be very different as well as similar in other ways.
Has anyone close to you died before? Has anyone close to every gone into the war? Or maybe two people you know have gotten together and became a couple. These are all events that are similar between the movie The Patriot and in the historical fiction novel April Morning. Both of these stories or during the Revolutionary War and are filled with real life situations that happened during the late 1700’s. Even though these two true stories have a similar plot line they have other similarities and differences as well.
If you were to read or see both of these true tales you would learn that there are a lot of the same events that happen within them. In the book April Morning there is a fifteen year old boy named Adam who wants to join his cities militia. Adam’s dad who Adam does not get along with finally lets him do something that he wants to so that night they are suiting up for war. Tragically Adam’s dad Moses dies in the opening battle. The rest of the story explains how Adam has to be the fifteen year old man of the house and help is widowed mother through everything. As you will learn The Patriot and April Morning are a lot alike, they show the same setting, plot line, and even the characters are similar. The Patriot starts off as a family that is happy and loves to be with each other but then oldest son Gabriel comes running into the house wounded. His dad Benjamin who is a widowed father of seven children takes care of his son to recovery. Gabriel tells his dad that the British are close by so be ready. The British come and unfortunately kill the second oldest son Thomas. This forces Gabriel and Benjamin to go into the war to get revenge. They formed a militia around the city and they were off. Throughout the movie they faced the red coats lots of times but one time it was the worst. The British Colonel Tavington had killed Gabriel his father found him just in time to say their final good-byes. Now Benjamin was a widow of 5 children. During a long gruesome final battle Gabriel got revenge on Tavington for killing both of his sons by killing him and forcing the British to surrender. As you can see the two stories are a lot alike already.
In these two historical fictions that are both based on a true story are a lot alike. There are many ways that these stories are alike the first and main way is they are both in the time period of the Revolutionary War and both of the families live in Lexington, Massachusetts. Both stories have Lexington forming militias as well. That is one of the main similarities; another one is a main character dies in both stories. In April Morning the dad dies in the opening battle, but in The Patriot two boys die but the dad stays alive. Seeing that the dad died in April Morning he is leaving the mother widowed. Also in The Patriot, the movie starts off with the dad being a widow. That is another similarity. One more corresponding connection is in both the book and the movie a young kid goes into war. In April Morning Adam Cooper goes into war only being fifteen and in The Patriot Gabriel (who can’t be any older than 18) goes into the war. Finally in both adventures there are couples that start, in April Morning Adam and Ruth get together which was a very unexpected couple and in The Patriot Gabriel and Aunt Charlotte get together as well. Those examples are just among the many similarities.
Not only are these stories alike they are also different in ways as well. Besides the obvious differences one of the main differences is in the movie the dad and the son loved each other very much and always wanted to be around each other but in the book it was almost the exact opposite. Obviously the father and the son love each other in both narratives but in the book April Morning the father and son did not get along. Also in The Patriot there is one main bad British soldier Colonel Tavington but in the book there are many bad red coats there is not one main soldier. One of the more obvious differences is in the book the father dies (Moses) but in the movie the sons die (Gabriel and Thomas). This is about it for differences, in my mind there are more similarities than differences.
In conclusion, these stories are more alike than different. As you can see the numbers of similarities are significantly higher than the number of differences. I was overall pleased with both stories, I feel they have taught me a lot about the Revolutionary War and how it was fought and won. I would recommend this book and this movie to anyone who wants to learn about our history in our country. Remember, even if two stories have similar plot lines and settings they can be very different as well as similar in other ways.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Chapter 30
Author’s Note: This is an added chapter to a book I read called Kiss and Blog. It ended with Winter and Sloane having a fight because of a blog Winter made about Sloane. Winter finally got together with the man of her dreams Rey. This chapter is an epilogue to this book.
Chapter 30
*One Year Later*
Last week Mr. Rigby somehow found my house phone number and he called me pleading to me to reconsider. I thought for a while and I finally decided to accept. I know it is against everything that I had said a year ago. Remember there is a secret with everything that happens; my book was not my blog but I asked Mr. Rigby if I could write something else to be published so I didn’t frame Sloane. I feel a lot better about myself doing it his way.
Because of my book I am now one of the most famous writers in the state. My book was on the best seller list. Everything worked out fine. The only part I hate about being famous is the paparazzi. They follow me everywhere. I feel like I can’t do anything without then knowing. I can’t go on dates or even go shopping like every other girl can.
I hate the paparazzi the most because of Rey and I. We are still together and better than ever. We have our one year anniversary tomorrow and I can’t wait. We are going out to dinner then we are going to a movie. We are seeing a new comedy movie that has a twist of romance. I can’t wait. I need to go get ready; you know how I am with getting ready. I always got to look good for Rey. I am going to wear a cute little yellow dress and black heels with only mascara on my eyes. My mom doesn’t like eye shadow she thinks it’s bad for the environment.
I just can’t wait to go with Rey tonight!
Chapter 30
*One Year Later*
Last week Mr. Rigby somehow found my house phone number and he called me pleading to me to reconsider. I thought for a while and I finally decided to accept. I know it is against everything that I had said a year ago. Remember there is a secret with everything that happens; my book was not my blog but I asked Mr. Rigby if I could write something else to be published so I didn’t frame Sloane. I feel a lot better about myself doing it his way.
Because of my book I am now one of the most famous writers in the state. My book was on the best seller list. Everything worked out fine. The only part I hate about being famous is the paparazzi. They follow me everywhere. I feel like I can’t do anything without then knowing. I can’t go on dates or even go shopping like every other girl can.
I hate the paparazzi the most because of Rey and I. We are still together and better than ever. We have our one year anniversary tomorrow and I can’t wait. We are going out to dinner then we are going to a movie. We are seeing a new comedy movie that has a twist of romance. I can’t wait. I need to go get ready; you know how I am with getting ready. I always got to look good for Rey. I am going to wear a cute little yellow dress and black heels with only mascara on my eyes. My mom doesn’t like eye shadow she thinks it’s bad for the environment.
I just can’t wait to go with Rey tonight!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Must Read!
Author's Note: This is a retelling piece about the book Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver. It tells the reader what the story line is during this book without revealing too much information.
Sam is a teenage girl who has everything; Sam would have thought this day would be just another day, but it wasn’t.
This was Sam's final day to live.
Sam gets seven chances but nothing works out the way she plans.
Sam is a teenage girl who has everything; Sam would have thought this day would be just another day, but it wasn’t.
This was Sam's final day to live.
Sam gets seven chances but nothing works out the way she plans.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Your Worst Choice Yet
Author’s Note: This is a letter to a main character telling him how he should have handled a situation. The problems and solution he should have used are recognized.
Dear Michael Obi,
I read your story in Language Arts and I was intrigued how you disrespected the elderly priest. The priest was nice and pleasant and you just disregarded everything! If you would have just agreed with him the villagers would have never destroyed some of your school ground. The hedging would still be beautiful and all of your remarkable flowers would still be in place and blooming, but because of your disrespect you affected your job permanently!
If you could just have been a little nicer would would have changed everything. By saying “I am sorry sir I did not know how much significance this path meant to you and all of your village members. I would never have covered it if I knew” it would have changed so much and your school would be normal. If that is too nice you and the priest could have came to some sort of agreement. Maybe you could have a gate on the path and anybody who wants to use it could open the gate. There are so many options for what you could have said. You could have said anything but what you did!
The priest of Ani said to you “Look hear, my son. This path was here before you were born and before your father was born. The whole life of this village depends on it. Our dead relatives depart by it and our ancestors visit us by it. But most important, it is the path of children coming in to be born.” He is telling you that this path does not just matter to the elderly and to the deceased, it is important to the children to come into this world. Because of your ignorance you replied with a rude comment. Hasn’t your mom ever told you to respect your elders?
Even though you got what you wanted because you didn’t take down the blockings to the path, your school grounds got destroyed because people still used the path. You always need to remember there is a difference between educated and intelligent. You think you are educated but you need to know what you are talking about and be able to think quickly about situations. Just like your situation with the priest, if you would have thought about cause and affects before you say something stupid. All because you didn’t do this you affected your job permanently.
In conclusion if you would have just thought about your answer before you told the priest of Ani, nothing bad would have happened. Like I said before you should have just told the priest that you would make a gate so people could use it with your permission. In result of your rude answer citizens destroyed some of your school property and it cost you money. Also you got a bad review because of it. Before I go, I want you to try to be nicer to people and not be so ignorant!
Thank you for your time,
Madison Giordano
Dear Michael Obi,
I read your story in Language Arts and I was intrigued how you disrespected the elderly priest. The priest was nice and pleasant and you just disregarded everything! If you would have just agreed with him the villagers would have never destroyed some of your school ground. The hedging would still be beautiful and all of your remarkable flowers would still be in place and blooming, but because of your disrespect you affected your job permanently!
If you could just have been a little nicer would would have changed everything. By saying “I am sorry sir I did not know how much significance this path meant to you and all of your village members. I would never have covered it if I knew” it would have changed so much and your school would be normal. If that is too nice you and the priest could have came to some sort of agreement. Maybe you could have a gate on the path and anybody who wants to use it could open the gate. There are so many options for what you could have said. You could have said anything but what you did!
The priest of Ani said to you “Look hear, my son. This path was here before you were born and before your father was born. The whole life of this village depends on it. Our dead relatives depart by it and our ancestors visit us by it. But most important, it is the path of children coming in to be born.” He is telling you that this path does not just matter to the elderly and to the deceased, it is important to the children to come into this world. Because of your ignorance you replied with a rude comment. Hasn’t your mom ever told you to respect your elders?
Even though you got what you wanted because you didn’t take down the blockings to the path, your school grounds got destroyed because people still used the path. You always need to remember there is a difference between educated and intelligent. You think you are educated but you need to know what you are talking about and be able to think quickly about situations. Just like your situation with the priest, if you would have thought about cause and affects before you say something stupid. All because you didn’t do this you affected your job permanently.
In conclusion if you would have just thought about your answer before you told the priest of Ani, nothing bad would have happened. Like I said before you should have just told the priest that you would make a gate so people could use it with your permission. In result of your rude answer citizens destroyed some of your school property and it cost you money. Also you got a bad review because of it. Before I go, I want you to try to be nicer to people and not be so ignorant!
Thank you for your time,
Madison Giordano
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Does being popular matter?
Think to yourself, does being popular really matter? In my mind I don't think being popular should impact the way you live your life. I admit I am not the most popular girl in school but I have never had a problem with my friends. But I will also admit that I am not a loser at school either, I have great friends that I love to death. In the novel How to be Popular the main character Stephanie wants to be popular very bad. I think this is ridiculous. She has nice friends and a great life but she wants to be popular. I mean who doesn’t but she is changing herself to become popular at her school. This book intrigues me because I can relate to it, but I would never do what she is. I can’t wait to see what she ends up doing to try to become popular.
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