Friday, May 2, 2008
Service Learning Reflection
For our Service Learning project meeting yesterday we went on another walking trip around the block. The purpose for this was to found out how many homeless people we would see if we were to walk around the block one time. At the end of this trip we saw three homeless people. Afterwards we came back to school and talked about what we saw and how did we feel about the things we had seen. In conclusion our meeting was once again a success and this was another fun experience for our grop.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Service Learning Meeting
The service learning meeting last week our group went on a walking trip. We went to this place where it had a significant amount of money exhibits. This place that we went to taught me a lot about money and how it came to be what it is today. The exhibits at this location talked about stock markets, the presidents on the dollar bills, and the currency value of these dollar bills. This trip was a fun trip for our group and everyone liked the fact that we didn't just sit in a circle and talk but took a step outside the box and went on a adventure.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Empire of the Sun{Grade this essay}
The movie Empire of the Sun was a movie about how the Japanese invaded China and took over. In this movie features a little boy named Jamie. Jamie is British young man who lives in wealth with his mom and dad. Being that he and his family is rich he kind of is a brat who thinks hes better and above everyone else.
Jamie is different from other kids his age. Kids his age are usually interested in toys, TV, and more toys. But not Jamie he is more interested in planes than anything else. He knows any and all planes from the smallest to the biggest. But other than planes there something else Jamie likes to do as a hobby. Boss other people around and get his way. Typical for a young boy who has rich parents. But one day that changed as they Japanese came and invaded their city and in the commotion he got separated from his mother and father leaving him to take care of himself.
Since the lost of his mother and father Jamie matured in age and as a person. Being that he had to take care of himself with little help from other people. He got a look at life from the perspective of a person in struggle and not from a person who got anything they want when they want. He turned into a boy who did for himself by hustling, grinding for what they needed instead of just getting it handed to them. The war turned this little boy brat into a man.
In conclusion Jamie in the beginning was a boy who couldn't do without his mommy and daddy but turned into a man who can. He actually forgot even what his mother looked like by the end of the war. He just remembered that she had dark black colored hair. When he goes back to his regular life he wouldn't be going back as the same little immature boy but he'll be going back as a mature young man.
Jamie is different from other kids his age. Kids his age are usually interested in toys, TV, and more toys. But not Jamie he is more interested in planes than anything else. He knows any and all planes from the smallest to the biggest. But other than planes there something else Jamie likes to do as a hobby. Boss other people around and get his way. Typical for a young boy who has rich parents. But one day that changed as they Japanese came and invaded their city and in the commotion he got separated from his mother and father leaving him to take care of himself.
Since the lost of his mother and father Jamie matured in age and as a person. Being that he had to take care of himself with little help from other people. He got a look at life from the perspective of a person in struggle and not from a person who got anything they want when they want. He turned into a boy who did for himself by hustling, grinding for what they needed instead of just getting it handed to them. The war turned this little boy brat into a man.
In conclusion Jamie in the beginning was a boy who couldn't do without his mommy and daddy but turned into a man who can. He actually forgot even what his mother looked like by the end of the war. He just remembered that she had dark black colored hair. When he goes back to his regular life he wouldn't be going back as the same little immature boy but he'll be going back as a mature young man.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Reflection on Service Learning meeting
Last week meeting on Friday we watched a video on homelessness. The video featured homeless people who talked about how they got to where they are. A lot of them were laid off from their jobs and couldn't pay their bills so they were kicked out of their homes. We also talked about how we would raise money to buy hygiene packets. Also what to buy to put inside them. Then we talked about the locations where we can go to help the homeless. We talked about going to shelters we can go to and how we can help. Whether its cleaning up or help serve food.
Some areas of improvement is the talking. Throughout the meetings too many people try to talk at once so its hard to hear everyone ideas and this causes confusion.
In conclusion the meeting was a success and we got a lot done and were one step closer in completing our project.
Some areas of improvement is the talking. Throughout the meetings too many people try to talk at once so its hard to hear everyone ideas and this causes confusion.
In conclusion the meeting was a success and we got a lot done and were one step closer in completing our project.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Service Learning Reflection
Last weeks service learning meeting was a success. We talked about where we would go to help the homeless such as homeless shelters, what streets locations, and different parts of the city. We also talked about what we would give to the homeless and how we would gather things together whether through give aways or food drives. We also got to know each other as people we played games to learn about one another which is key in trying to do a group project because communication is key between one another or the projet wont be a success. In conclusion the meeting last was fun and I'm looking forward to the next one.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Ideas For Service Learning
Five Ideas For School Project
1.Elementary school mentoring and tutoring
2.Participate in food drives
3.Help clean up around the city
4.Raise money for charities and shelters
5.Participate in read to achieve programs and read to younger children
1.Elementary school mentoring and tutoring
2.Participate in food drives
3.Help clean up around the city
4.Raise money for charities and shelters
5.Participate in read to achieve programs and read to younger children
Monday, March 3, 2008
News Paper Article
"Who Is Bigger Thomas"
Bigger Thomas is a Twenty year old African American male who lives in poverty in the rough streets of Chicago. He lived with his mother,younger sister, and brother in a small one room, rat infested apartment. Bigger Thomas never graduated from high school leaving him to just hope for a way out of poverty. He has a few friends that he hang out with. Their most popular hangout spots are the movies and the pool hall. Since he doesn't have a job majority of his time is spent hanging out with friends and his girlfriend.
One faithful day Bigger Thomas' life took a turn for the better when he went in for a job interview to be a driver for a rich family the Daltons. At first Bigger was hesitating to go in for the interview because of the Dalton's race "white" and he didn't know what they'll think of him or if they'll accept him since he was black. But eventually he finally built up enough courage to go inside. Once inside he met with Mr.Dalton who thought that Bigger was the right person for the job so he gave him the job with the salary of 20$ a week. Also he got his own room and was fed all for just driving a car, it was the life for Bigger.
Now that Bigger had the job it was time for his first assignment. He had to give Mary the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dalton a ride to an event at her University. But Mary later told Bigger that she is not going to the University and for him to take her to 16 Lake Street where she'll meet up with one of her male friends. After reaching their destination they picked up a guy named Jen then headed out to go eat at one of Bigger's hotspots. Bigger was very hesitant to go inside at first because he didn't want people he know to see him with white people. But after all the nagging of Mary and Jen he finally went inside. They ate and had a few drinks, but had a few too many where Mary and Jen became drunk. Afterwards Bigger dropped off Jen and headed back to the house. There they met Mary's mother and since Bigger didn't want their mom to find out that Mary was drunk and that he didn't take her to the event he killed Mary and threw her into the furnace.
Now Bigger is in jail for life with no parol for the murder of Mary Dalton and he lost everything. His job, family, girlfriend, and friends maybe he should've thought twice before killing Mary over something foolish.
Who is Bigger Thomas? This is Bigger Thomas a murderer.
Bigger Thomas is a Twenty year old African American male who lives in poverty in the rough streets of Chicago. He lived with his mother,younger sister, and brother in a small one room, rat infested apartment. Bigger Thomas never graduated from high school leaving him to just hope for a way out of poverty. He has a few friends that he hang out with. Their most popular hangout spots are the movies and the pool hall. Since he doesn't have a job majority of his time is spent hanging out with friends and his girlfriend.
One faithful day Bigger Thomas' life took a turn for the better when he went in for a job interview to be a driver for a rich family the Daltons. At first Bigger was hesitating to go in for the interview because of the Dalton's race "white" and he didn't know what they'll think of him or if they'll accept him since he was black. But eventually he finally built up enough courage to go inside. Once inside he met with Mr.Dalton who thought that Bigger was the right person for the job so he gave him the job with the salary of 20$ a week. Also he got his own room and was fed all for just driving a car, it was the life for Bigger.
Now that Bigger had the job it was time for his first assignment. He had to give Mary the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dalton a ride to an event at her University. But Mary later told Bigger that she is not going to the University and for him to take her to 16 Lake Street where she'll meet up with one of her male friends. After reaching their destination they picked up a guy named Jen then headed out to go eat at one of Bigger's hotspots. Bigger was very hesitant to go inside at first because he didn't want people he know to see him with white people. But after all the nagging of Mary and Jen he finally went inside. They ate and had a few drinks, but had a few too many where Mary and Jen became drunk. Afterwards Bigger dropped off Jen and headed back to the house. There they met Mary's mother and since Bigger didn't want their mom to find out that Mary was drunk and that he didn't take her to the event he killed Mary and threw her into the furnace.
Now Bigger is in jail for life with no parol for the murder of Mary Dalton and he lost everything. His job, family, girlfriend, and friends maybe he should've thought twice before killing Mary over something foolish.
Who is Bigger Thomas? This is Bigger Thomas a murderer.
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