Journals 10/15-10/19

10/15/07- What is the most annoying pet naming convention?
- The most annoying naming convention is when someone gives their dog a full name. I think it is really stupid. No offense to the people that do do that. I also think when people give their dogs names that don't fit them, for example a huge dog named fluffy.

10/16/07- Of all the pets you have ever had....which one had the coolest name.
- I have never had a pet. I couldn't tell you what the coolest name was. If I had a pet all their names would be cool.

10/18/07- Suggest a few JT questions of future use.
- I don't really no any journal topics. I think you want us to give you suggestions because you are to lazy to think of them yourself. I think you should think of them yourself.

10/19/07-Great Job with Lousy pay or Lousy Job with Great Pay?
- I think a great job with lousy pay. This would be better because atleast you like your job. You would want to go to work everyday and you could eventually get more money. With a lousy job you wouldn't want to go to job and would hate your life.

Journals-10/9/07- 10/12/07

10/9/07- How do you like your eggs?
- I really like dippy eggs. They are really good. I have liked them since I was little. Scrambled eggs are really good to. I like to eat egg sandwich's to so I really just like eggs anyway.

10/10/07- Write me a get well/message/Sentiment.
-I hope you know that if you were really sick of course I would write you a get well sentiment. I mean you have to be really sick. I don't consider a sun burn sick. They do make sun tan lotion that you could invest in to prevent a sun burn. If you really wanna be a sissy and say that your sunburn hurts so bad and you can't come to school then I hope you get better soon.

10/11/07- Redecorating is imminent...Which three posters should go? Why?
-The first one to go is the Wolverine poster. I wanted that one to go the last time you redecorated. I just don't like how it has "Wolverine" down the side. Other then that I don't care what posters you get rid of. I really like the Batman one in the cave so please don't get rid of that one.

10/12/07- Are/were you satisfied with your first marking period performance in this class?
- I am ok with it. I think I could do better though. I mean my grade is ok but I don't really wanna settle for it. I am relieved that the class is weighted though.

Journals 9/28-10/5

9/28- Video Games: Do violent video games negatively influence who play them? Will playing violent games make a violent person?

- No. I honestly don't think so. Games are just games they shouldn't influence anybody. I mean there are many other media influences that would influence kids more than stupid video game. I do think kids get to much addicted to them, and I do think people should get out a little more but I don't think they will make them a violent person.

10/1- Did you have trouble completing the quotes assignment?

- No, not really. I think I would have been more confused if it was the first time I had ever done them but I did them last year so I knew what to do at least. Some of the quotes were confusing, but I after I figured out what they meant it was easy. The hardest thing for me was actually to sit down and new them.

10/2- Who is your Hero?

- I have a couple heroes. Brittani Riley is my hero because she is my friend, she is nice, she is good at sports, and she drives me around. I have always told her she is my hero. Ariel is my hero of course because she is my favorite Disney character and she is so nice to everyone. Chris is my hero because he puts up with me and anyone that can do that is my hero. Plus he is really nice. Last but defiantly not least my family because they have done everything for me.

10/3-Critique each hallways homecoming decor.

- The sophomores are the best because I helped decorate it. The tornadoes in that hallway are the best. Honestly I do like that are hallway looks good, but so does the Juniors and seniors. I didn't think the freshman hallway was good at all, they didn't even spell freshman right. At least they tried though. I like how the Juniors wrote the fight song. I like how the Seniors used plates for a tornado.

10/4- Based on your life now...predict your death.

- I really don't want to think about how I am going to die. When I do die I hope it is when I am old and I die peacefully in my sleep. Based on my life now though I will probably have a major fall and die. I fall a lot so if I was to die now it would be because I fell off a Cliff or something.

10/5/07- Homecoming game. Who will win? By how much?

- I think keyser will defiantly win. I think they will win really bad. They should at least by three touchdowns. I think the score will be like 35-7. It maybe even higher then that. I don't think southern will be that good so we should run all over them.

Book Synopsis: It's not easy being mean

Title: It's Not Easy Being Mean

Author: Lisi Harrison

Publication Date: March 7, 2007

Page Count: 224

Started: 9/10/07

Finished: 9/25/07

Grade: A



1. Why did I decide to read this book?
- I decided to read this book for many reasons. The main reason is that I already read the series up to this book and I wanted to finish it. The book before left you hanging really bad and it made me want to get this book to find out what happened. All the books before have been really good so far and I wanted to see if this one would be as good. The books in this series are about things I can really relate to and I wanted to read more.

2. Plot Summary.
- The plot starts out with the four main characters going back to OCD( Octavian Country Day School), after being expelled for three weeks.These girls are considered the most popular girls in the seventh grade and they call themselves the "Pretty Committee." After all the new drama of them returning to OCD settles, they are overcame with a new mission. They have to find the key that unlocks the secret room, that when obtained means you will be the most popular " Clique" in the eighth grade. This years eighth grade alpha decides to make finding the key tricky this year since it is the fifth year anniversary of handing the key down. Normally they just hand the key down to the seventh grade alpha, which in this case would be the Pretty Committee. It ends up that Layne finds the key, but compromises and ends up giving it to the Pretty Committee. On top of all this, their is boy drama, drama within the clique, and the thought of a Pretty Committee member moving to L.A. to star in a new movie.

3. What is the setting and why is it important to the novel?

- The setting takes place in the city of Worechester New York. It takes place all around the city around their school, massie's house and guesthouse, the soccer field, and Skye's house. Their is about three weeks of school left. This is significant because they need to get the key before they are in eighth grade because having the key means your the eight grade alpha. Finding the key wouldn't be as important as if it was later int he year. It wouldn't be as important if they were in a different school. If it was any other place or time they wouldn't have to worry about finding the key at all.

4. Who are the main characters and what roles do they play in the novel?

• Massie- She is the seventh grade alpha. She is very rich and head of the Pretty Committee.
• Alicia- She is Massie's best friend. She is boy crazy and is pretty second in command of the "P.C."
• Kiristen- The athletic and less likely to get into trouble "P.C." member because she is at O.C.D on a scholarship.
• Dylan- She is a "P.C." member that is always stressed about her weight.
• Claire- She is the newest "P.C." member she was at once left out. She is friends with Layne and she is the only one with a boyfriend, and she is wanted to star in a movie which makes Massie really jealous.
• Skye- She is the eighth grade alpha. She is the holder of the key.
• Layne- First to find the key with Claire so they could compromise with Massie. Massie considered her a Loser Beyond Repair (L.B.R)

5. What was the main conflict?

- The main conflict was finding the key. While trying to find the key other problems come about. Massie lied to Skye and now has to fix her first lie with other lies. Claire ditched the Pretty Committee for a luncheon with her manager. So, they throw her out of the "P.C." They now have to comprimise with Layne and Claire. On top of all this there is tons of girl drama that takes place.

6. What is the Climax?

- The climax of this story is defiantly when Layne and Claire finds the key right after Massie kicks Massie out of the "P.C." Massie is now really mad because if she wouldn't have thrown Claire out of the group then they would have the key. Claire will only give the key to Massie on a few conditions. Now Massie is really stressing because being alpha means everything to her. Layne is willing to give the key back on a few minor conditions and Claire really just wants back in the "P.C." and a few other conditions. They end up compromising so everyone gets their way.

7. Whats the significance of the title and is it appropriate?

- The title is very appropriate in this case. These girls are very mean and they think it is very hard to to be mean and stay the alphas. They think it is a very hard task. I would not change the title. It suits the book very well. The title fits very well with all the other books in the series. I think the title is very good and appropriate for this book.

8. Opinion.

- I really like this book. It was very Interesting book. It really fits with the other books in the series really well. I didn't want to stop reading it. When I finished reading I didn't want to stop and I wanted the next book to read right then. This book really relates to me and it was fun reading it.

Journals-9/20/07-9/27/07

9/20/07: Continuing with the food theme: What fast food franchise should open in Keyser? Which should we get rid of?

- I think we should get a chick-fila. I love that restaurant and every time I'm in Cumberland I make sure we go there. If it was just in keyser it would be a lot better because I wouldn't have to go all the way to Cumberland and I could eat it almost everyday. I think we should get rid of Long John Silvers. Every time I go in there or even smell their food i want to puke.

9/21/07: Continuing with the food theme: Have you ever eaten Octopus? Would you?

- Yes I have eaten octopus. My Aunt made me try Calamari. It was actually pretty good. I would eat if again if I could.

9/24/07: Are you (or were you) nervous to get your drivers license?

- Yea I am kind of nervous. If I pass I will be excited to actually get them. It is kinda scary though because you all by yourself. I am really not in to much of a hurry to get them though because I already have my permit and I don't think I am that good of a driver. I really just want the card that says if I want to drive by my self I can.

9/25/07: Is punishing the entire class for the transgression of a few fair? Is it effective?

- I don't think it is that fair. Sometimes people didn't do anything wrong to deserve punishment. It is really effective though because no one wants to make the rest of the class mad at them because everyone got in trouble because the few people acted dumb.

9/26/07: Video games: Which one has fritted your life away?

- No video games have fritted my life away. I don't play video games. I have never really sat down to play a video game except for maybe one minute then I realized I can't play video games and gave up. I have really never had the need to play a video game so none of them has fritted my life away.

9/27/07: Which one is most fun to watch others play?

- I really wouldn't know. I have never really watched anyone else play an video game. IF I have watched someone else play I don't even remember the name of it.

Book Synopsis:The One Left Behind

Title:The One Left Behind

Author:Willo Davis Roberts

Publication Date:2007

Page Count:144

Type:Fiction

Started On:8/29/07

Finished On:9/7/07

My Grade:B

Why did I decide to read this book?

- I decided to read this book was because the cover got my attention at first. I read the back of the cover which looked like something I would be interested in reading. So I asked the library teacher if she read it and like it she said that it would be a book that I would like. I was going to pick author book but i really liked that book.It was only one hundred and forty four pages so i figured even if I didn't like it that it wouldn't be a waste of my time.

Plot summary.

- This book is about ten year old girl named Mandy that lost her twin sister around 2 years ago due to food poisoning. The rest of her family had moved on with their lives. Now that her family have things of their own to do and her best friend (which was her sister) is gone she has no one. Her family go in ten thousand different directions over the long week end all thinking that another has Mandy, they end up leaving her home alone with only the dog and the memories of her sister to keep her company. As the week end went on she noticed some weird things happening and decides to investigate. She comes across a wrecked car with a boy that kidnapped his baby brother to save him from being kidnapped by real kidnappers and they are now running away from those kidnappers. She ends up getting in the middle of trying to help them and gets herself in trouble and they all have to relay on getting help now.

What was the setting and why was it important?

- The setting is a house on a beach that is on the opposite side of a small town. The house is located where it is isolated from mostly everything and everyone. The only things around is the ocean, a wooded area, a old small cottage, and an deserted lighthouse. The story takes place on Labor Day weekend. The setting is important because the family goes different places over the weekend. Since they left Mandy behind and they live so isolated from everything else no one knows she is alone or may possibly be in trouble.

Who are the main characters and what role do they play?

- Their are a couple main characters. Mandy and her dog is the most important. Her dog was the only character that was always their for her. Mandy was the girl left alone and helped the next main character named Zander short for Alexander. Zander was the boy that kidnapped his brother dusty so he would be saved from the two real kidnappers. The Carol was Zander and dusty's babysitter and the sister of one of the kidnappers. Their was also Uncle Frank who was schizophrenic and he ends up saving the day.

What is/are the main conflicts?

- The main conflicts are Mandy being lonely because her twin died. She was also scared that someone was breaking into their house and stealing things while she was home alone. The conflicts involving Zander was he over heard the kidnappers were planning to kidnap his baby brother. He decides to take him himself which causes the kidnapper to find him. The last conflict is that Mandy gets involved and Zander, dusty and herself were trying not to get caught.

Describe the Climax.

- The climax begins when the kidnappers come to Mandy's house and asks if anything supicicious has happened. Mandy knows their was but says nothing. Then she finds Zander and Dusty and ends up in the middle of everything. Then it gets worse when Zander tries to drive the kidnappers car with Mandy, Dusty, and Mandy's dog in it.They end up getting caught and the kidnappers take them to their motel. There they threaten to kill Mandy and Zander so they can't tell the real story. Then they would get ransom money for Dusty from his parents.

Significance of the title , is it approprite would you change it.

- I think the title fits very well. It defiantly describes how Mandy feels throughout the whole book. It also tells how she is alone all the time. Everyone leaves her behind when they go their separate ways so the title is perfect. I wouldn't change it at all.

Opinion.

- I though the book was alright. IT wasn't really the greatest, but it was pretty interesting. I thought the ending was pretty dumb because it didn't seem very realistic. I would read a book like that again, but it wouldn't be my first choice. For the most part it was good.

Journal 9/10-9/19

DOL:



9/10/07- Plant those Japanese iris bulbs next to the daffodils, Pam, if you want an attractive display next spring.

9/11/07- Terry doesn't run very well, but he always enters Run For You Life, a five-mile race held an Labor Day.

9/12/07- Neither of my parents is able to take me to the Village Theater to see Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest.

9/13/07- Adriana, please set those books of Shakespeare's plays on this stand; we'll be using them later in class.

9/14/07- Shawn said that neither of the singers was professionally trained, but their rendition of "maria" was stunning.



9/17/07- Neither my friend nor my sister has the time to address these envelopes; maybe someone else can help.



9/18/07- Rob told us that the picture has not been hung properly, and it will have to be taken down and done correctly.



9/19/07- Keiko and I have to order these items: two dozen pizzas, three cases of juice, and, I suppose, enough placemats for everyone attending the festival.





JT:



9/10/07-Comment on the Salty Hamburger story.

- I think the story was pretty silly. Why would someone get so mad over that hamburger when you can just get a new one. It was just and accident that could happen to anyone. They shouldn't punish that lady.



9/11/07-Do you think 9/11 happened as reported, or was/is their a sinister conspiracy/cover up?

- I defiantly think it happened as reported. How could you create so much disaster and destruction for just a cover up? I don't think they would fly a plane into multiple places and kill themselves for a cover up. I would hate to see what they are covering up or conspiring to do if that was the case though.



9/12/07-Would you consider Brittany Spears fat?

- Well compared to what see used to look like before then yea I do. She did have two kids so I mean you have to take that in consideration. I really don't pay that much attention to her, everyone is saying she is fat and I saw her picture in a recent magazine and she didn't look very skinny.



9/13/07-Do you perfer this year's "enrichment" block to last year's study hall/tutoring? Explain.

- Yes. I really like the way we have enrichment this year. I know what we are doing everyday in their and its not the same thing everyday which makes it good. I also like how it gives us kind of a break from the one and a half hour blocks. Also, I really like how on certain days I can get my homework done.



9/14/07-"Cheaters never prosper?"<- True Statement?

- Yes it is a true statement. I hate when people cheat. If you cheat you never get anything out of it because they either didn't do it themselves, or they don't know how to do it. When you cheat you didn't win fair and square so you don't truly deserve what you got.

9/17/07-It is better for your location (house, classroom ect.) to be too hot or too cold.

-I would rather be too cold because I can always get warmer. You can always bring more cloths and add layers to make you warmer. Their are only certain ways to get colder and you cant do them all the time.

9/18/07- Invent a new candy bar.

- A gummy bar is what I would call my new invention. It is a gummy in the form of a candy bar. their would be three section to it a cherry section, a bluerasberry section, and a strawberry section. It would be a delicious twist between gummy worms and candy bar.

9/19/07- Continuing with the food theme which McDonald's item should be permanently removed from the menu?

- I think if any item should be removed it should be the fish sandwich. Who goes to McDonald's to buy a fish sandwich? They only go their for either hamburger and fries, or chicken of some sort.