2006 albums

In the book Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Cassie a nine year old girl living with her three brothers, her Mom & Dad, her “Big Ma”, and her Dad’s friend Mr.Morrison. Cassie and her brothers Stacey, Little Man, and Christopher John tend to get into a lot of mischief including crashing buses, saying things others didn’t want to hear, and most of all doing anything to “get under the skin” of the other people in their community, people like Mr. Granger and the Simms family. Not understanding, Cassie…

Two emotions that are found in the novel The Wave by Todd Strasser are fear and satisfaction. Ben Ross decided to help his students understand how the Nazis could follow Hitler so blindly. Through the experiment, him and his students learned that it was fear. Learning that fear was the cause, it was bound that it would show up sooner or later. The first example of fear was when an anonymous student wrote to Laurie Saunders a letter titled Welcome to the Wave - or Else. The student wrote: “This…

Eniola Aramide Narrative The Fatal Battle of Esterlyn As I’m taking a stroll along the hard sidewalk, I realize that moving into the town of Dorton was the best decision I’ve ever made. The wind bristles against my face like strokes of a paintbrush on a canvas. I gaze out into the long forest miles away from me. I wonder what secrets are hidden back there. I enjoy the smell of nature around me. I can hear the little children laughing with glee as they’re all prancing around on the playground.…

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Out of My Mind. I have recommended to colleagues, friends, and my teenage daughter. This book made you go through so many emotions and it just made me think. I have contemplated reading in my 3rd grade class, but I am not sure if it would be too deep for them. I would like other opinions on this. I feel that older grades would enjoy this story and it could be a wonderful way discussion starter for teachers. We aren’t all the same. Everyone has feelings. You need to…

“I’m not good at stories, Pidge. Why do you need one?” “Because I’m having the anxiety of a lifetime for the testing we have tomorrow.” “You’re smart, you’ll do fine. Go to sleep.” “Ah, come on Hunk, bore me with one of your stories!” Hunk signed, plugging in his lava lamp for extra light, “Alright, fine. Uh, the story takes place in New Orleans, 1930.” “No, no, no! Do the flapper days of the 1920’s!” “Okay, okay! New Orleans, in the 1920’s. With a man named Keith, who is in his early twenties,…

The theme of family is an essential aspect of the book, Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry,which was written by Mildred Taylor.So,the author created the Logan family as role models in the book.Everyone in the Logan family attributes fairness, community fairness,doing what is best for children,and also sticking together no matter what.This is what makes them such an amazing family and a family most people wish they had.These are wonderful aspects for any family to have.It is the key to a successful and…

Wonder How would you feel if one day your parents decided it was time for you to start school, with facial deformity, after being homeschooled your entire life? This is exactly how August Pullman felt in R.J Palacio’s “Wonder”. Many would argue that Auggie’s experiences at his school, Beecher Prep, had a negative impact on his life. I, on the other hand, believe it had a positive impact. In fact, I believe that Auggie going to school changed his life for the better. I have reason to believe…

Life is full of people that help shape and mold you into the person you become. Maybe it's a parent, grandparent, teacher, or maybe even a friend. For me at least, it's my older sister, Amber Oertel. Amber has been with me as long as I can remember, granted she would have rather had mom and dad bring home a puppy instead of me, I still like to think she still likes me. She has been with me through some of the greatest losses in both of our lives, she has also been the source of some of my…

April.23.2000. The day my friend was murdered by his father. The police ruled it captured him and sentenced to life in prison. I was 15 years old then. I’m Alexis Brighton. I’m 16 years old, and I think Andrea is is back to help me get rid of the new vengeful spirit in my new house . It all started two weeks ago when we moved into a old, moldy, house. It wasn’t a pleasant view to look at. Suddenly I hear my mom running through the door: “Alexis! Can you help me grab some boxes into the…

Coming back from homestay and TZ has altered my views on wealth and priorities. As I went into different homes in TZ, I saw priorities shift. Some people had no cushions on their couches but had speakers running with music all day long. Others had cushions but had extremely worn sandals. I became ecstatic when a place we visited had cushions which had never happened to me before this trip. I learned to appreciate the little things, like eating rice instead of Ugali and having a private place to…