Mrs. Capelle's Sixth Period Class

TKAM #1

2008-02-28T08:54:00.001-05:00

We get to know Scout during the first few chapters of To Kill a Mockingbird. Scout has a lot of trouble on her first day of school and she doesn't get along with her teacher, Miss Caroline. When Scout is upset about school, Atticus gives her some advice for dealing with the situation. He says, "...if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll really get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."

Do you agree or disagree with Atticus' advice? Why? What can you tell about Atticus (as a father and as a person) by his statement? What other advice would you give Scout?

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2008-01-27T09:44:00.001-05:00

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Hero

2007-11-13T14:02:00.001-05:00

The definition for hero to me is, someone who helps you all the time. Someone who helps you get your homewrok done or something that you need help on. That is my definition of hero.

//HERO//

2007-11-09T23:34:00.000-05:00

A hero to me is an inspiration to a person. A parent, sibling, or just a friend. A hero doesn't have to be a superhero, it could just be a person that is always there for you. For example, my Dad is a hero to me because i can always count on him even if I screw up. A hero is always a good thing to have.

2007-11-09T14:07:00.001-05:00

my qualities of a hero is a strong person that is humble and very smart.now my definition of a hero is they need to help you when you need help

heros

2007-11-09T14:07:00.000-05:00

My definition for a hero is someone that dose things for the good of the people. The quallities of a hero are good, kind,helpful,and welling to do anything to help people. this defintion can change over time if needed

What is your definition of hero

2007-11-09T14:00:00.000-05:00

My definition of hero is alot of things like Superman he's a hero but he is made up.But a police officer, firefighter, and the paramedics are heros saving lives, and keeping people from danger. The characteristics of what does the hero do is not that hard I can be a hero for example, I can save a cat out of the tree, and take a dog out the middle of the street from getting hit. Superman fight bad guys in fact all superheros fight bad guys even the police.The definition of hero change over time like Spiderman he didnt want to be a hero no more so, just because a hero save people dont mean he's good.Even some police are bad, California have some bad police everywhere in fact.So that's my definition, qualities, and the change they have in their life of a hero.

What Is Your Definition Of A Hero?

2007-11-09T13:54:00.000-05:00

My definition of a hero is someone who is special to me or someone I look up to. For example my dad or Michael Jordan. I look at my dad as a hero because he is always there for me and always will be. He helps me with everything i need help with no matter what it is. Also he is very caring and nice to me. So i respect him and he respects me. Now i look at Michael Jordan as a hero because he is one of the greatest basketball players that has every played and basketball is one of my favorite sports to play. So if I were to make it to the NBA I would like to be looked at just like people looked at Micheal Jordan. This definition has changed over time because when I was young a hero to me then had super powers like superman or spiderman. It was someone who had some what of a super power.

What is your definition of a hero?

2007-11-09T13:53:00.001-05:00

A hero to me is an person to look up to. Also someone whohas saved my life. The qualities one should have is to be strong. He or she has to be brave. This definition does change over time because some people think they have to change heros and will. Also with different qulities.

What is your definition of a hero?

2007-11-09T13:53:00.000-05:00

HERO! A hero to me means a person who helps, supports, who is always there for you and a person who saves you threw the toughest times.

Define Hero

2007-11-08T23:16:00.000-05:00

Heroes can be anything such as a Fireman, Doctor, or hey even a Lawyer but heroes can be much more. I define heroes as superior beings such as Superman, or Spiderman etc. Heores stand up for the rights not the wrongs in other words heroes are the good guys. as I think about it right now any of you can be heroes. so in conlusion my definition for heroes is that anyone can be heroes but other heroes can also have superior human abilites.

Hero

2007-11-08T21:49:00.000-05:00

What is the definition of a hero? Some say that heroes are good that save the innocent and save lives, others view heroes as a person who just does good and doesn't let negatives effect them. My definition of a hero is a person who despite what obstacles are put in front of them can get over them and not trip while doing it. When i think of a hero the first person to come to my mind is my brother; if risking your life for the sake of our freedom isn't heroic i don't know what is...as for the definition of a hero changing, everyone is afflicted by some decision which can turn them from a hero to a zero or the exact opposite and everyone has their own heroes and views on a hero. So, yeah the definition of a hero can change and you set the definition yourself, ask yourself what kind of hero are you and to which kind of person.

Heroes

2007-11-08T20:30:00.001-05:00

I believe a hero is someone who fights for a cause, such as freedom. For example, Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the freedom of many African Americans, he took action and stood up for them. The soldiers of World War II are another good example, they helped give Jewish people back their freedom in Germany, because they deserved much better than what was happening to them at the time. A hero is a person who can take action at moments like those and stand up for the people in need and do what is right. A hero isn't necessarily a man or woman with super powers, it can be anyone in this world. I think differently of a hero now than when I was younger. My first thought that came to my mind when I heard the word hero, was always Superman or Batman because I didn't understand any other meanings of hero. But now I know there are other heroes than Superman or Batman, because we have the power to be a hero just like them.

Hero

2007-11-08T19:51:00.000-05:00

A Hero is someone who overcomes obstacles to help others. People who think about others before their selves are considered a hero to me. Determination, kindness, generosity,intelligence,strength are great qualities a hero could have. For example, parents are most people's hero's. They work so hard to please you,and put food on the table. I actually think that this definition changes over time. When your only about 4 or 5, you think that a hero is some person who has super powers and can save the world in one afternoon. As you get older, you realize the true meaning of a hero and that those people only exist in fiction stories.

Heros

2007-11-08T19:48:00.000-05:00

My definition of a hero is someone who people look up to; a role model. A person who is admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. For an example, my hero is Alicia Keys because I don't just look up to her I can compare to her. She has done so much for the poor countries. However, a hero is someone who sacrificed his or her own life. Characteristics of a hero would have bravery in them and courage but no hero is perfect. They all have hard times like the rest of us. These two characteristics can bring out someone and the meaning can change. The definition of hero can change overtime because different things happen in life but mostly once a hero always a hero.

Hero

2007-11-08T18:56:00.000-05:00

A hero is someone who you can admire, and look up to as a role model. The qualities of a hero would be anything that you like in them. Everybody has a different type of hero that they like. For example, If your hero was George Washington, his qualities would be that he was a determined leader who achieved his goals. But on the other hand, if your hero was Jennifer Lopez, her characteristics and qualities would be that she is a good dancer, singer, and actor. The definition of a hero would change over time because new things will come into and out of the world. You just have to be ready for them.

Hero

2007-11-08T18:26:00.000-05:00

I would say that a hero is strong person. A person of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life. Like a soldier at war, or Elie Wiesel. Qualities or characteristics of a hero would be, always have a sense of humor, have honor, courage, determination, Intelligence, strength, caring, compassion, loyalty and, faithfulness. No the definition of hero does not change over time, because once you are a hero i believe you stay a hero.

a hero

2007-11-08T18:03:00.000-05:00

I think that a hero is someone who stands up for people. A hero typically brings hope. Heroes fight for what is right no matter what danger it brings to them. They are helpful, brave, and try to keep balance. Some people believe heroes are perfect, but most of the time heroes aren't perfect its their flaws that keep them humble or from letting power go to their head. I think heroes do change over time because its apart of them growing and reaching their full potential.

2007-11-07T19:40:00.000-05:00

I would have to say a hero is a good person. A hero in my opinion would have to be Elie the author of Night, Elie is a hero because he showed the whole world what a terrible thing the holocaust was. Elie is a hero because he stood up to the SS, Hitler, he helped his father his best he could by giving him foo and water in his time of need, he also did not abandoned his father like Rabbi Although son did. Elie is also a good hero because even though he gave up faith he did not stop trying to fight Hitler and the Nazi regime. Elie is also a hero because he showed the world that is you keep your butt in line you can do anything you wanna do.

Question 2 closed for posting...

2007-11-05T16:17:00.000-05:00

Question 2 is now closed. Please post your response to question 3 by Friday. You will also need to post two comments on posts by your classmates by next Tuesday. Happy posting!

MDG & COA Question

2007-09-21T07:57:00.000-04:00

I think most people want to be good, for example: In Most Dangerous Game Rainsford kept his scruples about him throughout the story despite all the negative tensions set forward by General Zaroff. General Zaroff didn't wanna be good he thought killing human beings was a game and that's why Rainsford took care of him. Another example would be, When Rainsford is on the boat at first and arguing with all his hunting buddies whether animals have feelings or not.

I think most people want to be in real life too but, there's a lot of people that allow negative influences or other negatives corrupt them and make them not be themselves or think differently then a normal good person would be. For example: My best friend Simone let drugs and other negative people affect her life and now she is in rehab and in drug programs and she wants to be a good person but, now she has no choice on what she wants she an addicted drug abuser and needed help. I've talked to her since then and she broke the need and got back to a normal life and lives as a good person.

Question #2 answer

2007-09-19T17:55:00.000-04:00

I don't believe most people naturally want to be good. Zaroff was one of those kind of people. He couldn't be swayed into thinking what he was doing was wrong, or inhuman. He thought what he was doing was good and not evil. He said something about the weak cannot hang with the strong. People can be pretty crazy. Montresor was a little crazy as well, he didn't think of himself as an evil person, he was insulted by Fortunato and wanted to get revenge by killing him. You can't stop people like him and get them to change their minds.
I see people that are like Zaroff and Montresor. I heard about some guy on the news that killed two people because he thought it was the right thing to do, because they were weak or weren't like him and thought they needed to be removed from the world. When people are pushed around or think what they do is right, it's like they have tunnel vision, you can't get their attention off of it.

2007-09-19T14:46:00.000-04:00

People do want to be neutrally good and, some aren't but that's why their is practice because like in the most dangerous game General Zaroff wanted to be great but he wasn't so he practiced.But even though it was in a grotesque way he still practiced and became very well at it.I also have many friends that want to be naturally good at things but not everyone is so that's why their is individuality in the world cause you may want to be naturally good at one thing but your not and more than likely you can be good at another thing. so in my opinion yes people do want to be naturally good.

MDG/COA Question

2007-09-18T20:34:00.000-04:00

I think people really do want to be good, but certain events in their lives could cloud their judgment. Like in the story of The Cask of Amontillado, Montresor was angry because he believed Fortunado insulted him and he felt a need of getting revenge. There is also another story, the Most Dangerous Game, wear General Zaroff believed killing people wasn’t a crime. He probably believed this because he has been hunting all his life, and because he was a general he probably killed many people in wars, so when he became bored with all that he thought of that atrocious idea.

In real life I believe it is the same way. Everyone would like to be good, but things can happen to them that can change the way they think. For example this isn’t the case all the time, but a friend of mine from grade school was born in a rough neighborhood and became accustomed to selling drugs or stealing. It isn’t that he chose to be this way but the circumstances around him led to it. That’s why I think becoming a bad person is based on events that might have happened to a person in life.

MDG/COA Question

2007-09-18T15:42:00.000-04:00

Most people want to be good, but it's certain things that happen that make them do bad. Like they want it to be good, but somehow they make it better for themselves. For example, General Zaroff didn't think he was doing a bad thing by hunting humans. Also, Montresor was just seeking revenge on Fortundado. If Fortunado hadn't of insulted him, that whole situation wouldn't of occurred.
Some people just get really jealous. For example, let's say your friend bought these new shoes. She asked you what you thought of them. You really did like them, but you wanted them for yourself. So caring only about yourself, you told her they were ugly and went and bought them. You were trying to do a good thing, but you made it better for yourself.

2007-09-18T04:35:00.000-04:00

Well i think that people only care about themselves because sometimes the think that there all bad until they walk up to some one that is turfier then them.They will say some thin that will get them hurt one day and then they will look back and say i wish i was a good person and try to be a better person and then i won't be flipping burgers at Mac.Donald's and that is my story.

MDG/COA Question

2007-09-17T16:19:00.000-04:00

I think that people naturally want to be good. in the story Rainsford didn't think hunting was wrong because he didn't understand what the animals were feeling. he also immediately thought that hunting humans is wrong. General Zaroff thinks that what he is doing is fine. He also thinks hes doing the world a favor because hes hunts the scum of the earth, sailors form tramp ships of any race.
I always want to be good and do the right thing, but i don't always do the right thing. No one is perfect so we make mistakes, but we always want to do the right thing. To be good you also have to want to be good. When my parents want me to do something for the most part i always do it but some times you just get lazy and do the bad thing by not listening to them and leaving what ever it is undone.

Question Number One Closed

2007-09-14T23:25:00.000-04:00

Question Number One is closed for posting. The posts below this one are the responses to Question Number One.

****PUT "QUESTION NUMBER ONE RESPONSE" AS YOUR POST'S TITLE****

Part I: What part of the writing process do you find the most challenging? (Pre-writing (brainstorming), drafting (putting words to paper), revising for quality, editing for errors, or publishing your work.) Explain which part is the hardest for you and explain why you struggle with it.

**Note: You can choose more than one part of the writing process, but you need to explain why each part you choose is hard for you.

Part II: What do you think you could do to improve your skills in that part of the writing process? (Be specific. Saying, "I could practice more," is not going to be specific enough to answer this question.)

Ques. No.1 Response

2007-09-12T12:54:00.000-04:00

The most challenging part of writing is brainsorming. This is most difficult because it can take a very long time for ideas to come to your head.

Question 1 response

2007-09-09T15:42:00.000-04:00

The most difficult part of the writing process for me is the brain storming. it is the most difficult part because i am not that creative.

to get better at it i could work on being more creative.

Question #1 Response

2007-09-07T14:07:00.001-04:00

The most difficult part of the writing process to me would be the plot. That is because i didn't really understand how to plot correctly in middle school. When i start to write i have so many thoughts and ideas that i don't no how to write it on my paper.

If i had a better understanding of plotting it would be less difficult and i would be able to write my stories in a better form and be able to organize all my ideas so that my story will make more sense and improve.

2007-09-07T13:58:00.000-04:00

ANSWER:WAT i think the most hardest part is brainstorming. Because i never brainstorm i do it when i am writing. i think more things come to my mind when i am writing and when i don't think about it.

2007-09-07T13:57:00.000-04:00

I think the thing i have the most trouble with is brain-storming about what I'm going to write.Its so hard to think about what your going to write if you haven't got to think about it for a little while.I also think that its hard to pre-write it on paper.

Question 1 Answer

2007-09-07T13:55:00.000-04:00

For me I think converting my thoughts into words. Sometimes when I'm writing I get really good ideas and I dont no how to type them out. I also think that brainstorming is hard because it is just easyer to let the words flow. Even though I have trouble writing I end up doing a good job!

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:54:00.001-04:00

I am not good at publishing , edditing error, and actually writing an essay. I find these things difficult for me because I am not soo good in grammar never really was. I was also never really good at ploting because i never really understood the whole thing. When i get ready to write i get all confused cause i got so much ideas in my head and i don't know what to put down. Lets just say English wasn't my number 1 subject.

Question Number One Answer

2007-09-07T13:54:00.000-04:00

The hardest part in the writing process for me would be brainstorming. The reason i say this is because I'm not a really good brain stormer at all. If someone gave me a job for brainstorming I would get fired within the first hour. Another process that I have difficulties with would be the pre-writing. The reason I typed pre-writing is because, I'm not really a big fan of the rough draft. I also do not like when you have to bring millions of paper for rough drafts. So that's another reason why i think the writing process hard. Now you know what i have troubles with on the writing process.

2007-09-07T13:52:00.000-04:00

I think the hardest part of writing is brainstorming because I don't relly think that well. I think i can improve on this by staying in this class and passing. I hope to pass this class with an ''A'' or a "B". I will try to do my homework everynight. I'll study my notes every night as long as i take them in class. I will try to take practice writing promps trough out the year.

Question Number 1 Response

2007-09-07T13:51:00.004-04:00

I think this writing process is most difficult in the is the writing part. I am always trying to think of something to write. I always finish my paragraph in time but i get stranded half way through.
I really dont like writing I would rather type it. I struggle thinking about what to talk about. I wish to write easier. I hope this teaches me to write better.

question number 1 responce

2007-09-07T13:51:00.003-04:00

I think the brain storming is hard sometimes. I think it's hard because if I don't understand what to write then it is hard for me to think about it. Pre-writing is also sometimes hard because I sometimes run out of things to write about when I pre-write. I don't like editing my words because it wasts time when I'm trying to write a lot. It is also hard because when I write a lot and I'm finished and I have a lot of errors I will have to start over.I really don't like to start over.

question number one responce

2007-09-07T13:51:00.001-04:00

The thing that i have trouble with is the pre-writing. The reason this is my problem is because I have never really done this before, so I'm not that used to it. I don't really understand why I cant, I think what I could do to improve this is to practice it more. Also, I think that, if I do it enough times i will get used to doing it. Also if i do more of it i can get used to doing it and get better at it.

The second part that is hard for me to do is editing my own work because even when i re-read it it still makes sense to me always. I'm not sure what i could do to improve this, I think what i could do is keep it for a while, such as five minuets, and then re-read it so i can get used to it.

question number one response

2007-09-07T13:50:00.003-04:00

The hardest part for me is brainstorming. I think brainstorming is the hardest part for me because i usually never brainstorm. I don't think i brain storm because i usually can think up what i want to write in my head as i go along. The reason brainstorming is the hardest because i don't think is never enough time to brain storm. The reason brainstorming is most difficult for me is because i think is is a waste of time. That is why i think brainstorming is the hardest.

I think i could improve by not going ahead in my writing and brainstorming.

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:49:00.000-04:00

Editing for errors and publishing my own work is the hardest for me because I'm not good at correcting myself. That is something that i will fail at and not get better at as I go on in life. Every time my teachers ask me to correct my errors I cant because I don't notice even if I reread it a thousand times. Publishing is something else that I'm not good at because publishing is not something I don't do often but I need to. Publishing and I just don't get along especially when i comes to long articles that i have to write. I can improve if i try really hard but it may not work.
I can improve my skills by practicing more on how to edit my errors. I can write some papers and correct my answers that were wrong and keep doing that to improve so I can get better. For me to get better on publishing i can practice on some articles. Also, I can get some help from a tutor. I need serious help in publishing so I am going to try my best. Hopefully someone can help me through my weakness.

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:48:00.001-04:00

The most challenging part of the writing process. To me the most challenging part of the writing process is brainstorming and punctuation. Brainstorming is hard for me because it takes me along time to think about what i'm going to write. So most of the time i have to rush. So my story doesn't end up as good as it could be. Punctuation is hard me because I forget to put what where, and sometimes i forget to put them.

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:46:00.004-04:00

The process of writing i find most challenging for me is Pre-writing.
Because sometimes i find it hard to relate to the situation or remember something that happened that relates to the topic at hand. I also have a hard time with drafting when I'm writing because, I can't think about what to put onto the paper when I am writing a response to a prompt or even when i write freely I have a hard time expressing myself in a way I feel is correct. I also believe that if I really put forth some effort I can improve in my areas of weakness. Such as, reviewing new techniques of drafting and some advice about brainstorming.

QUESTION NUMBER ONE RESPONSE

2007-09-07T13:46:00.002-04:00

Part one the hardest part for me is drafting. Sometimes I forget what I am going to say. Next i have a lot on my mind usually. I also find it hard to publish my work. Writing has always been hard for me. I get nervouse when there is a lot of people around me.

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:46:00.001-04:00

The most challenging part of of the writing process is punctuation. Another is brainstorming because I get lost looking at things around me.Punctuation is a big problem because I always have a problem knowing where to put them.Also if I knew where to put them I would get confused on where not to put them. Another thing is brainstorming because when I start thinking I would get lost in my thought and my surroundings.

To help my self I think I should study hard and listen in class.

question number one response

2007-09-07T13:46:00.000-04:00

I think that the hardest part of the writing process is probably putting words from my draft into words that make scence. I dont realydont know way it is hard for me to do that but i hate to actualy write the actual story. I think that one of the main reasons is that i stssrt to get bored and i start to get impatiant and i start toget frustrated, and that inturn makes me write bad.

question number one response

2007-09-07T13:45:00.002-04:00

Deciding what to write about is the hardest thing about writing to me because, i have so many thoughts about what ever the topic is until my brain overflows with ideas and thoughts that's my biggest problem. Then i also have problems with bubble mapping or what ever you wanna call it. I have a lot of ides going throughout my mind so i try hard to do my best and figure out what would be the best thing but i have a hard time and also getting off of subject. Another hard thing because i cant think one thing at a time when i write cause i always have a my next sentence in the middle of writing my sentence.Also while writing and i also tend to rush when i write cause i have the urge to get done quickly and i end up writing sloppy. I also have a problem with daydreaming in class cause i think about what im writing then i go off into my own world.

question number one response

2007-09-07T13:45:00.000-04:00

I think the hardest part of the writing process is getting what I'm thinking onto the paper, like getting my words in the right order and getting my drafting down. One of my other problems is staying on point, and not strolling off in my own little world about stuff that doesn't make any sense at all.
To improve my problems i could probably just focus more on what im working on at the time.....

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:43:00.012-04:00

The part of writing I find the most challenging is Pre-writing or brainstorming. I think it's challeging because I can't think really quickly. Things don't come to mind that fast. It takes me a while to finally come up with a few ideas. That's why I just start to write whatever comes to mind. If I try to pre-write, it takes up to much time and then I won't finish my overall essay.

I could study my notes from class everynight as well as do my homework assignments posted on this website.

question number one response

2007-09-07T13:43:00.010-04:00

question number one response

2007-09-07T13:43:00.006-04:00

I find that pre-writing and editing is the most difficult. Pre-witting is hard because that is when you have to come up with your ideas. It usually takes up a lot of my time if its timed . If its not timed then I spend more time thinking about it than writing it. Editing is challenging because I don't always know if its right or not. How can you edit your work if your not sure what it is you need to edit?
I could improve my skills by writing more. For the pre-writing i could try making just webs and outlines. For the editing i need to learn more of the grammar rules and where commas can go.

Question Number One Response

2007-09-07T13:43:00.005-04:00

I think that the pre-writing process is the hardest because of how hard it is to think of stuff right away. My mind is always blank during that part and i usually skip it unless it's for a grade. I'm just too lazy as well, i don't want to write it once and have to write it again. Also, i'll spend way to much time on that part and have only 15 to 20 minutes to write my final draft essay. It's extremely boring and a waste of time in my mind. I could probably improve my pre-writing skills by doing it even if i don't want to. Maybe trying different pre-writing formats to see if there are any easier ones to follow by. Pre-writing is definitely a weak spot in my writing skills and i'll try to improve on doing it.

Question Number One

2007-09-07T07:22:00.001-04:00

****PUT "QUESTION NUMBER ONE RESPONSE" AS YOUR POST'S TITLE****

Question 1: Be sure you answer BOTH parts of the question.

Part I: What part of the writing process do you find the most challenging? (Pre-writing (brainstorming), drafting (putting words to paper), revising for quality, editing for errors, or publishing your work.) Explain which part is the hardest for you and explain why you struggle with it. **Note: You can choose more than one part of the writing process, but you need to explain why each part you choose is hard for you.

Part II: What do you think you could do to improve your skills in that part of the writing process? (Be specific. Saying, "I could practice more," is not going to be specific enough to answer this question.)

Hello, Sixth Period!!!

2007-09-04T07:46:00.000-04:00

I hope you all had a great holiday weekend. I have been busy setting up the blogs for our class. We will use these blogs to write responses to literature online. The first question will be posted shortly and we will be reviewing the posting guidelines in class this week. See you all on Tuesday!