Monday, June 1, 2015

Chapter 12 Journal

Write your reaction to the end of the novel. Why do you suppose Ralph cries at the end of the novel, when the danger is over? Which character in the novel do you think is the most despised and why? Would you recommend this novel to a friend? Why or why not?

I personally did not like the end of this novel because I felt that Roger and Jack should have died at the end. This is because I believe that they are the most hated characters at the end of the novel since they led the savage tribe and chose to break up the order among the boys. I think that Ralph cries at the end of the novel because he's glad to be rescued, but I also think that he cries over the grief of Simon and Piggy because the officer represented civilization, and Ralph now realizes how savage they've been acting on the island when the officer points it out. The shock never really hit him until someone came to rescue the boys because on the island, there was no "sense of humanity" or civilization. I don't think I would've recommended this book to anyone because it really did not pique my interests. It did show how cruel human are capable of being, but living in the type of society we live in , we see cruelty everyday.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Ch 11 LOFT Questions

1. Ralph's group decided to go to Castle Rock to get the glasses back from Jack's tribe. Piggy believed the best way to do it was through reasoning. He convinced Ralph to take the conch with them to bring a sense of authority. Ralph also suggested that they try to clean themselves up so they looked the way they did when they first crashed on the island.

2. The twins "saw Ralph for the first time" before going to Castle Rock because he couldn't remember why the fire was important, but he still wanted it. It seemed like he only wanted it because Jack took it from him, not because it was their only chance at rescue.

3. The boys' attempt to get back Piggy's specs and get the other boys to maintain a signal fire was bound to fail because Jack isn't a reasonable person. He has no interest in talking things out. He has no respect for Ralph, Piggy, or the conch. Also, he has Roger by his side, who will do anything he is told without the slightest hesitation.

4. Roger pushed the rock off the cliff simply because hurting others gives him some sort of sick pleasure. The first time he saw the lever and realized what it did, he was fascinated. Being Jack's right-hand man also influenced him because he knew Jack hated Piggy and his main priority is Jack's happiness. Jack has also allowed him to do whatever he wants without feeling any sense of remorse or restraint by letting him act like a complete savage.

5. The destruction of the conch is symbolically significant because it had, in its whole, represented order on the island. When it shattered, all sense of civilization was completely destroyed.

6. Most of the boys want a chief because they wouldn't know what to do without one. A chief gives them a sense of leadership, even if it's not a positive influence. They believe a chief lets them have fun and gives them everything they need.

7. If I could ask Jack two questions, they would be:
-Have you always been this savage ?
-why do you crave to hunt as much as you do ?

8. I used to like this island. It wasn't that bad in the beginning. We had food, water, huts, and we all got along (with the exception of Piggy). For the most part, we were like a little community. We held meetings to discuss issues, assigned jobs to those who could handle them, and hoped for rescue to come. Ralph used to be our chief and he and Jack used to be civil towards each other. Now, we're all messed up. I used to think it was a good thing that there were no adults around, but I'm not so sure anymore.
Grown-ups probably would've been able to prevent all the bad stuff that happened here. If there were adults, Simon and Piggy would be alive. Jack wouldn't have his tribe hunting Ralph. We wouldn't have littluns running around with spears pretending to kill each other. The hunters wouldn't hunt pigs and kill for fun. Roger wouldn't be so scary. Well, actually, he probably would be, but that's not the point. With adults, we would still all be together. We would probably have civilization, even without the conch.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Common Core Questions

1. Summarize what Ralph, Piggy, and SamnEric say about what happened last night. Include 3 details from the chapter in your answer.
Ralph keeps repeating, "That was Simon," and said, "That was murder." (Golding 156). He remembered the hunters' dance and how they encircled Simon and beat him to death. He even said, "P'raps he was only pretending," but he truly felt guilty about Simon's death. (Golding 157)
Piggy was unable to clearly see what was happening to Simon within the circle because he was outside of the circle. Not only that, but he can only see from one eye because of his glasses. (Golding 155). Piggy kept insisting that what happened to Simon was an accident and that they needed to move on and forget about the event. (Golding 157).
SamnEric were tired last night, so they left the dance and the feast with the other boys early. They stated, "Yes. We were very tired, so we left early. Was it a good dance?" (Golding 158).
2. What are 2 differences between Ralph's and Jack's explanations for (and feelings about) Simon's death? Include information from chapter 10 in your answer.

One difference between Ralph and Jack's explanations/feelings about Simon's death is that Ralph feels guilty about it and can't seem to drop the topic when he talks to Piggy about it. He felt scared as well (Golding 156,157). Jack on the other hand doesn't feel an ounce of guilt at all because Simon was "the beast" (Golding 160). Another difference is that Ralph knew that Simon was the one getting beaten and not the beast because he couldn't forget about Simon's death (Golding 157). Jack couldn't recognize Simon at all and therefore saw him as the beast in disguise (Golding 160).

3. What conclusion can you draw about Jack based on his order to have Wilfred beaten? Include 2 details from the chapter to support this conclusion.

One conclusion that I can draw about Jack based on his order to have Wilfred beaten is that he has basically lost his sense of humanity because he didn't have a reason to beat Wilfred, but still called for him to be tied up for hours. Another conclusion is that from hunting and being away from civilization, Jack has given in to his desires to kill and his bloodlust is so strong that he's desperate to beat up one of his own boys to satisfy himself.

Who is the chief now and how do we know? The scene where Jack and his friends attack Ralph's camp is both violent and comical. Write a script that includes actions (very few words necessary) for each of the following characters: Piggy, Ralph, Sam, Eric, Jack, and Roger during the raid.
Jack is the chief, rather than Ralph, because Jack's hunters refer to him as "Chief," instead of calling him by his name (Golding 160, 161).

Script:
Ralph bit down aggressively on Jack and Roger's fingers until they bled profusely. Jack retaliated by punching Ralph in the cheek and sharply kneeing him in the groin until he started to whimper, gradually getting louder. Jack stayed on top of Ralph, breathing heavily, until Ralph fought back and violently pounded Jack sweaty face with clenched fists. Sam had escaped into the corner of the camp, apprehensively eyeing the bitter fight instigated by Jack and his hunters. Eric, on the other hand, managed to deliver immense pain to Roger's groin, after Roger pounced on top of him and strongly kicked Eric in the face. Eric felt his lukewarm blood slowly dripping down from his forehead to his chin. In the middle of all the clamor, Piggy was attacked by the other hunters. The hunters raided Piggy for his broken glasses; not the conch like Piggy thought.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

ebola editorial questions

1) What does Betsy McCaughey identify as a problem in her commentary?

She says that American virtually have no risk of getting Ebola, yet doctors and nurses treating an Ebola patient are at high risk, despite CDC assurances that its "protocols" work. CDC Director Thomas Frieden predicted that any hospital could handle Ebola, but that was proved false when Thomas Duncan died after going to the Texas Health Presbyterian last month.

2) What solutions does she offer?

She offers that it would be safer to transport any patient diagnosed with Ebola to one of the bio-containment centers in Georgia, Maryland, Montana, and Nebraska, but those 4 facilities can only treat 11 patients. She also says that these facilities should expand, rather than outfitting hundreds of hospitals to treat ebola. McCaughey clearly states that hospitals should be prepared to recognize possible cases, isolate them - and then call for help.

3) How does infection expert Sean Kaufman view the CDC's guidelines for protective gear in treating Ebola patients?

Kaufman stated that the guideline was "absolutely irresponsible and dead wrong."

4) What point did Rep. Michael Burgess make about CDC head Thomas Frieden?

Burgess pointed out a photo of Frieden in Africa wearing a protective suit that covered him head to toe and compared it to the flimsy guideline that the CDC had issued for nurses and doctors here in America. This shows how there was a double standard between the doctors and nurses in hospitals and the CDC.

5) a) I do agree with her recommendation to have extremely sick patients rely on the nation's bio-containment facilities, but hospitals are also medical facilities, so eventually hospitals should evolve into a place to treat most diseases, including Ebola. For now, going to a bio-containment center is the best way to deal with Ebola, but hospitals should learn how to properly treat the disease as well.

b) My parents also agrees that hospitals should evolve, but bio-containment centers are the only ways to treat Ebola is well.

Monday, January 26, 2015

one paragraph ....

knowledge is the knowing of the things surrounding us near and far .Or in other words the knowing of things. Gaining knowledge outside might seem hard but its actually really easy. one gains knowledge from surrounding scenario. When people learn practical skills outside school or if they could learn about society from observing their surroundings. Knowledge is important because it helps prevent you from being manipulated.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

opinion piece

The War On Drugs :
Of all the wars in the United States or even around the world, the war on drugs seems to be the most expensive, and longest war. According to the Office Of National Drug Control Policy,The U.S. Federal Government spent over 15 Billion tax Dollars in 2010 on the war on drugs at a rate of about $500 a second. State and local governments spent at least another 25 billion dollars. According to the Federal Bereau Of Investigation, Arrests for drug law violations this year are expected to exceed the 1,663,582 arrests of 2009. Law enforcement made more arrests for drug abuse violations (an estimated 1.6 million arrests, or 13.0 percent of the total number of arrests) than for any other offense in 2009. Someone is arrested every 15 seconds for violating drug laws every 19 seconds. Of all the drug arrests in 2010, 52% were for marijuana and of those arrests 89% were for small possesion. In the time span of 10 years (2001-2010) 7 million people were busted for pety, non-violent drug crimes. Potentially ruining peoples lives,sending them to jail, preventing them from getting student loans,giving them a criminal record and making them pay hefty fines. Instead of spending all our money on a system that is obviously not working, the government should put all those tax dollars towards more classrooms, schools, educational programs, science and medical research, health care etc. although drugs are not good, the united states government is spending way too much of our tax dollars on a war that is supposed to protects us, but the only thing this war is doing is creating violence, loss of time, money and lives.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Latin Roots #7

Roots and Derivatives
1. duc(t), duce (to lead): conduct, reduce, education, abduct, deductive, ductile, induction, deduce, conduct

2. fed(er), fid(e) (faith, trust): federal, confidence, affidavit, infidel, bona fide, confide, confederate

3. fin(e) (end, limit): finish, confine, define, infinitesimal, affinity, infinity, finial

4. flect, flex (to bend): deflect, reflex, reflector, flexibility, genuflect, flexor

Word List
1. aqueduct: a large pipe or other conduit made to bring water from a great distance
Example: Romans used aqueducts to supply their homes with fresh water.

2. conducive: tending to lead, help, assist, or result in
Example: Absolute darkness proved more conducive to sleep rather than having the lights on.

3. definitive: completely accurate, reliable, and authoritative; decisive or conclusive
Example: The doctor said it was much too early to give a definitive diagnosis.

4. fidelity: faithfulness to one's promises or obligations; steadfast faithfulness; technological faithfulness
Example: Fidelity is extremely important in any type of relationship.

5. fiduciary: an individual who holds something in trust for another; a trustee
Example: The man's fiduciary was responsible for holding onto his most prized possessions.

6. finale: a "grand" conclusion, as of a performance; the last scene of a play
Example: The grand finale of my favorite television show had me on the edge of my seat.

7. finite: limited or bordered by time or by any measurement; measurable
Example: There was a finite amount of answers to the math problem.

8. flexuous: winding in and out; bending or wavering
Example: The road was difficult to drive on because of its flexuous form.

9. inducement: anything used or given to persuade or motivate; an incentive
Example: The child's inducement for good grades was a huge shopping spree.

10. inflection: a slight change in tone or modulation of the voice, as in a point of emphasis
Example: The inflection in her voice sent off a vibe of hurt.

11. perfidious: a characteristic of one who would intentionally betray a faith or trust; treacherous
Example: Her perfidious behavior led many to ignore her and exclude her from the group.

12. traduce: to speak falsely of; to slander or defame; to disgrace another's good name; to vilify
Example: The lawsuit was caused due to a traduce against the company's reputation.