For the longest time I knew that my oldest brother George would leave for college. It was a fact that he was leaving. But I always thought it would happen later, when the months became weeks and the weeks to days and the days to hours I never stoped thinking that it would happen … Continue reading Than it happens
On day nine of online school I experienced wind, wind, and more wind. All day whenever I would want to do something productive outside it would be ruined. One thing I did today was, I tried to hit some baseballs off a tee into a net. It started out fine, I got set up, I … Continue reading A Windy Day
To continue off of what I was saying yesterday, I have missed school. You got me I said it. I miss all my classes not only because it has been so long but it is becoming more and more possible that I might never return to the school for classes again. I heard that things … Continue reading Think-aloud
Wow. What a week it was, filled to the brim with nothingness. I did absolutely nothing, and felt empty. I miss my friends, and going to school. School brings meaning to my life, considering I don’t do anything else, besides gymnastics. I also miss Gymnastics. It was my way of releasing all of my energy … Continue reading Distance Learning Day 1 Writing
Honestly, it’s quite nice to sleep in, it’s almost as if summer slammed somehow into the season of spring. These online learning are quite enjoyable, one thing I do like is sometimes taking breaks or switching subjects anytime I like, gives a bit of freedom. At the same time, direct communication and questions are hard, … Continue reading Distance Learning: Week 1
So far things have been well. None of us have caught the sickness yet although, we have come farley close to the virus. My cousins sister works at Norwalk hospital and she came home sick the other day. Although, she tested negative which is a big relief because we were farley close to her. At … Continue reading How things have been for me.
Dear, Reader Yesterday, I finished a book that I have read many times. It is called The Ruins of Gorlan it is a 282 Page fantasy book that was written by author John Flanagan. John Flanagan is famous for his fantasy writing and for the series the Ranger’s … Continue reading Marib.Z.Ulhaq Letter-Essay #3: The Ruins of Gorlan
Ethan Horbury 4/2/17 Mr. Jockers ILA Per 2 I have recently finished reading This is Where it Ends by Marieke Nijkamp an Author from the Netherlands. This book is told from four different points of view Tomás, Claire, Sylv (Sylvia), and Autumn. It is a very fast paced book that … Continue reading Letter Essay #7
4/1/16 Dear Reader, I finished reading Loot by Jude Watson. It is a 266 page adventure and realistic fiction book. Even if you know you can’t judge a book by it’s cover I chose this by its cover. What really stood out to me was “How to steal a fortune” on the cover which made … Continue reading Jake M’s Letter Essay #7 – Loot by Jude Watson
Dear Fellow Classmates, Not so recently I finished my book club book, The City of Ember, a 270 page Dystopian book by a Californian writer named Jeanne DuPrau. She is the bestselling author of this book, The People of Sparks, The Prophet of Yonwood, and The Diamond of Darkhold which are the next books in … Continue reading Madigan’s Letter Essay #6 “The City of Ember”
Recently I have finished the 460 page science fiction The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey novel recently. I really enjoyed this book because of the unique idea. The main character is a girl named Cassie (Cassiopeia) Sullivan, even though the perspectives change each part, all the other perspectives are very closely related to her and … Continue reading Melissa’s Letter Essay #5: The Fifth Wave
“So, there is a growth plate fracture in the wrist and that means a cast for four weeks.” The doctor says. I was SHOCKED. Those were the words that crushed me. My doctor telling me, on September, 28th that my wrist was broken and that I was out for the rest of the football season. … Continue reading The Killer Cast
11-20-15 Dear Class, Recently, I finished reading Everything On It, a 194 page poetry book written by Shel Silverstein. Silverstein has written several poetry books with his own illustrations. The book was Published just 4 years ago, in 2011 which interestingly means that it was published after Silverstein’s death, which was in 1999. The … Continue reading Sean’s Letter Essay #3: Everything On It
Recently, I finished reading Throne of Glass, a 404-page fantasy novel by Sarah J. Maas who also is is the author of the New York Times and USA Today. Throne of Glass the first book in the Throne of Glass series was published in 2012 and has become an international bestseller, translated into 23 languages. … Continue reading Gabi’s Letter Essay #3 Throne of Glass
By: Melissa C. Azalea is a princess in a crumbling kingdom, and when her mother passed away she was left to care for her 11 younger sisters in their time of grieving. Their father, the king is work obsessed and consistently uses his wife’s death as an excuse to be working. He also requires the … Continue reading Book Trailer: Entwined
I love animals especially pets because they are nicer, make us live longer, and better for humans. I remember whenever anyone had a new pet even if it was tiny and always wanted to see it. Myself, I have always had pets in my life. I have had 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 3 guinea … Continue reading Victoria’s Journalism Week 1
Johnny Bio-Poem Relative of his mother and father Afraid, helpful, and friendly Lover of sunsets and stories Who felt there is no use in fighting Who has been jumped by the socs and treated like dirt at home Who needed time and help Who feared the socs and the death of his friends Who gave … Continue reading Johnny Bio-Poem
For this monday musing I was going to compare the book of The Outsiders to the film The Outsiders. But then I saw Mr. Jockers post it to edmodo and thought, “Should I change my idea?” But then I realised that it was my idea first so I’m going to do it anyway. (By the … Continue reading Monday Musings 8
This week I a reading q book called The One. It is apart of the selection series. The author Kierra Cass. It is book three of the selection series. She was the #1 New York Times best selling author. “Charming; captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” says Kiersten White, New York … Continue reading Book Review: The One