"The Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge."

I liked the story, It makes you think about how strongly someone can deceive themselves or block out bad things. Everyone has a "happy place" but who really shuts down and goes to it? The power of the human brain can really surprise people. The Civil War had many casualties and quite a few were from people encroaching on territory that soldiers were occupying.

Scavenger Hunt

Interesting Facts Scavenger Hunt

How well have you read our classroom blogs?  Here are some facts; see how well you've read and can match up the facts!

l.  This person plays violin and sings bass. - Brandon

2. This person has had 3 knee surgeries. - Ej

3.  This native of KC wants to be a sports agent or be in sports medicine. - Anthony

4. This shoe lover is learning ASL. - Kelly

5.  This basketball player also runs track. - Aubrey

6.  This sports fanatic is a dog person but would love to own a piranah. - Tenaea

7.  Who was born on Ground Hog's Day? - Savanah

8.  This skaterboarder hates spelling. - Nathanial

9.  This football player throws track. - Edward

10. This person has a boss who sprays Gucci and Prada perfume on the cat. - Hailey

11.  Who has seen all the Twilight movies and has owned 5 vehicles? - Cody

poe facts

3 Amity Street is now 203 North Amity Street. Poe was three when his parents died. Poe's first poem was written in 1824. Poe's first published poetry was in 1827. Poe married his cousin in 1836. Poe dies in 1849

The Lost Hero: A Roman change up?

I am reading The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan. I loved the Percy Jackson series so I decided to give Rick Riordan's newest series a try. So far I have really enjoyed it. There is just enough truth about the Greek mythology to make it a fantasy and an educational book.  A little bit more of the fantasy though. The main characters are Jason, Piper, and Leo. Three demigods that are just arriving at Camp Half-Blood. They are immediately sent into action upon their arrival.

"A stunned Annabeth pointed at Piper's dagger,which was now oiled and gleaming, hanging at her side on a golden cord. Piper didn't want to draw it. She was afraid of what she might see. But her curiosity won out.She unsheathed Katoptris and stared at her reflection in the polished metal blade. Her hair was perfect: lush and long and chocolate brown, braided with gold ribbons down one side so it fell across her shoulder. She even wore makeup, better then Piper would know how to do herself-subtle touches that made her lips cherry red and brought all the different colors in her eyes."

I chose the passage above because Piper came of as a tomboy and a little grungy. But when she was claimed by one of her parents, who is a God, she changed into a raving beauty. It was unexpected so I sense quite a few surprises in the future. This passage also shows how the author gets into detail and really helps to create imagery.


                                                                                                                                   

Poe Reading.

I read the Tell-Tale Heart.  It is one of my favorite works by Edgar Allen Poe.  Even if you think you could get away with  something as horrible as murder, you will get cought. Its a similiar plot to th Black Cat because something innocent dies and the murderer is found. I personally love Edgar Allen Poe because he makes you think about death and macabe subjects in a creative way. The stories and poems he wrote make you wonder what kind of thoughts he had in his lifetime..

15 things about me.

1. My birthday is on Groundhogs day.
2. I beat the girls shot-put record at Central High School.
3. I want to open my own no kill shelter.
4. I want to be a ASPCA officer.
5. My favorite colors are green and purple.
6. My favorite animals are Goats and Star Nosed Moles.
7. I was homeschooled untill Fifth grade.
8. I love sports.
9. I read ALOT.
10. My favorite book is Call of The Wild by Jack London.
11. I have taken the city bus everywhere for 6 years.
12. I am really good at badmitton.
13. I have 5 other siblings. and their ages range from 2 to 22.
14. My favorite classes are English, P.E and Orchestra.
15. I have Tibial Dysplasia in my left leg, so I am not aloud to run more then a mile at a time.