American Indian Struggle

         

             American Indians have been marginalized in society for centuries of time. Explorers have killed and conquered land from the American Indians. In the article it states that "By 1879, settlers and the U.S. Army had forced most tribes off their lands, and (white man) diseases had devastated the native population." Therefore, American Indians have been kicked off from there own land since explores came. Also American Indians have been killed or trying to kill the Indian of the person. In the article it states that "Pratt also planned to (civilize) them-to strip them of their traditions and ways of life. Pratt believed that the children needed to completely abandon their (Indian-ness) in order to succeed in America. This proves how American Indians were being brainwash and trying to get rid of their religion. "Kill the Indian, save the man," was Pratt's saying

       Luther Standing Bear and Shanice Britton were both American Indians who had both similarities and differences. Both Luther and Shanice lived in the West part of the United States. In the article it talks about how many American Indians use to live in the West and today many still live in the Western part of the US. This proves that both people lived in the same area of land in the US. Shanice lived through a period were the government protected their land and gave American Indians acres of land to them. Ironically Luther Standing Bear was one of the people to drive the US government to help and protect Native Americans. This proves how society has respected their culture now than back in history. 

Dead End Blog 3

       "Dead End in Norvelt" is a story written by author Jack Gantos and also is the main character of the story. A kid has his excitement for summer has gotten him into a lot of trouble. On my page 32 it states that " one day I was on the verge of summer. The next thing I know, I'm grounded for the whole summer!" This proves that the childish act of Jack has gotten him in trouble. Also his family is going on vacation without him cause he's grounded. This reminds me a lot of a Home Alone style of plot but who knows what's going to happen next in the story. This proves that Jack might be going on with something. 

       Jack Gantos is the kind of my person that he's smart, but makes terrible decisions. The only thing that is stoping Jack from summer vacation is his actions that he did. He also seems that Jack would be a great person if it wasn't for his poorly made decisions. This proves that his actions can pay the price. He has to pay up with community service and taking care of the house while his family is on vacation. This proves what he is doing while being grounded.

Final "SLAM" Blog 2

       Slam is in his final game of High School basketball. The State Finals, it's Slam's senior year and his future is waiting upon him on this very game. Slam's mind is set on game time. It's "Go big or go home" as Slam himself stated the day before the game. The ball is tipped and game as begun. Immediately Slam hits a couple quick shots and "buckets" said Slam as soon he made the shot. Slam needs to win this game to set his reputation to his dream to be in the NBA. Two minutes left of the game, it's tied 68 - 68. Slam's team has the poisson of the ball. Coach trust Slam to hit the final second shot. The refs blow the whistle, Slam gets the ball. "Bang!" It makes it in Slam was won the State title. Now it's the time for Grieg "Slam" Harris to start his destiny in college. 

       I've been in Slam's situation before. I know the pressure to take control of a team and drive it to win the game. On page 245 it states that " All the pressure is on me, people are looking at me that I win for my school. I need to win this game to set his reputation to his dream to be in the NBA." This proves the pressure Slam was going through in his head. The ball is tipped and game as begun. Immediately Slam hits a couple quick shots and "buckets" said Slam as soon he made the shot. Slam is in his final game of High School basketball. The State Finals, it's Slam's senior year and his future is waiting upon him on this very game. Slam's mind is set on game time.

Tolerance

Tolerance - the ability or willingness to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

I remember that had a family member who was so in tolerant, that most of the time he talks about black people. My cousin lives in a highly populated white community, that he only sees black people in the streets or people like to call it the "hood". Once  I got so mad at the things he was saying. For example "If I ever see a n*****, ever again? I'm gonna treat them as my slave." I got so offended that I punched him right in the nose and was bleeding from his nose and went to the hospital. Ironically the doctor that helped my cousin was African American. So all the time he was being races against African American people, he'd paid the price.

Invisible Man

At the beginning of Middle School, all of my friends from Piper were in 6A and I was in 6B. I was the only kid from Piper and I had to make new friends quickly. For the first few days I felt invisible because I was too shy to talk to new people. Fortunately, the next day I was able to talk to people from other schools and made new friends. Those people who talked to me are still my friends to this day. It turned my confidence around, that I am able to talk to anyone without having the feeling to be shy. I was able to over come my fear of talking to other people. Quickly I started to gain new friends and help me to become the person I am today.  

SLAM Blog 1

Summary

       Slam (by Walter Dean Myers) is about a story about a teenager named Greg "Slam" Harris. His colleague describe Slam as "a player who could be the lucky ones and make it to the NBA." But there is one little problem about Greg, his grades are hysterical, (really really bad) he would cheat on test's and also lie of not cheating. He's in a relationship with a girl name Mtisha. Slam thinks that he might marry this girl and go to the NBA at the same time. On page 156 it states that " I hope me and Mtisha would go to the next level and hopefully be together for a long time." This proves that Slam is certain to have a long lasting relationship with Mtisha. Slam also believes that his team would be able to make it to State Finals with his lead. I know this from page 167 it states that " Based on our performance, we should win it all. With my lead of course." This proves that Slam is confident enough to win State Finals.     


Character Analysis

       I think that Slam is a person just chasing his dream to become an NBA player. One of things is that he likes to think he's better than anyone else. On page 146 it states that "Do you mean that kid from Wesley High? He's not that very good, I'm way better than that kid." This proves that Slam knows that he want's to be the best and act like the best. Also that he wants to make it all and also having Mtisha having her with him. On page 186 it states that "Once I make into the NBA, I'll ask Mtisha to marry me and have kids together will I'm famous." This proves that Slam wants Mtisha to be in Slam side the whole time. I believe that Slam is character that is just chasing there dream.

Piratica II Blog 8

Tough Questions

       Finally, after an argument with the other pirates, Piratica is finally allowed to the ship in search of Parrot Island. This keeps me thinking, why does Piratica wants be a pirate so badly; that she would risk her life to find the Island. I know this on page 128 that Piratica always dreamed of going in adventures to find treasures. This proves that Piratica always like going on adventures. But, Piratica really never told anyone the real answer to go back to Parrot Island. I know this on page 136 it shows that the only reason to get in was to lie and never talk about the real truth. This proves that Piratica is no telling us anything about the real reason shes going to Parrot Island. 

Reflection 

       After the pirates finally think about letting a girl join the crew, they finally reached a deal to let Piratica in the ship in search of Parrot Island. Now the pirates and Piratica are setting sails to the sea. After a day or two the crew and Piratica start to realize that waters are starting to get rougher. The wind starts to blow rapidly and dark cloud are forming rapidly. A storm is coming yelled Piratica, but the crew won't pay attention to the only girl in the crew. Than thunder popped. What will happen to the crew and Pirtacia?