Color Poem:

Green

Green is the color of summer grass

Green is the scaly iguana climbing up the tree

Your face is green when you are sick

The palm fronds are green in the Sahara desert

The yucca fibers are green on the vast open pains

Our planners are a glossy green

Green is the unripe apple hanging on a branch

The red-eyed tree frog’s slimy skin is green

Green is the thick rainforest and all of its life

The flowing Nile River is green

Green is the color of life

Wild Animal Monster Poem:

He has pythons for hair

His eyes are poison dart frogs

For toes, little mice

Gibbons for legs

Zebras for hips

Pheasants make eye-brows

A tongue is a beaver

His shirt, a family of leopards

Two burros for a back-side

His lips are salamanders

When he thumps by, he lets out a roar

He is the animal king

And the animal kingdom

He is a loud, leaping, swinging, and romping

Wild animal

Playing With Words:

Surprise!

An elf happened to have a grudge

He hated a pony named Fudge

It was soon Fudge’s Birthday

And elf wanted his say

He found a surprise

That Fudge would despise

Elf bought a cup-cake

And also a rake

For he knew that the mess

Would be a distress

Little Fudge had no idea

That with his birthday so near

Would come pain and fear

The day soon came for the surprise

Little did Fudge know that elf had planned his demise

He opened the present

That he would immediately resent

Though the pony was too late

For he is now in an unfortunate state

And all because of the cup-cake

BOOM!

Wish Poem

I wish I was a falcon

Soaring in the sky

Shooting through clouds

 

My guiding question was, "How did the Roman amphitheaters affect the Roman people?"

Well, I have found that the amphitheaters gave Romans a sense of pride. This is so because going to the games meant that their empire was strong, successful, and wealthy. After discovering concrete, the Romans were building amphitheaters all over the vast stretch of the empire. The Romans were also reminded of their proud history of well won battles and glorious victories. The Romans were reminded because occasionally the gladiators would play out scenes from ancient battles just as a reminder. The amphitheater was also adorned with beautiful carvings of the Gods. The spectators paid their respects and there were often human sacrifices. Today Roman amphitheaters don't affect the world as much as they used to, but they are still used as tourism sites and a place to learn about the glory of the Roman Empire and the magnificent amphitheaters.

I learned a lot from other projects, like they used tar in the Babylonian gardens to prevent rot in the structure. I also learned that Romans used quite a few (very interesting looking) tools for farming. Also, that the Retiarii gladiators used nets and tridents as weapons. I believe that people learned a lot from the World History Fair and I look forward to seeing my sister's project next year when she is in seventh grade.

I thought the way Little Rock Nine got treated was horrible. The other kids made fun of and teased them. I don't know if I would have had the courage to do what Earnest Green did. He pushed through and never gave up. He was very brave and strong to overcome the challenges that lay before him. I admire Earnest for doing what is right and trying to fight for an education even though he understood what he would endure. Sometimes I wonder if racists put themselves in other people's shoes. I mean, it's not their fault that they look the way they are! They can't choose who they are or what they look like. People shouldn't be ashamed of who they are and if people are going to discriminate then that's their problem. No one should have to endure what Earnest Green went through, they should be able to be happy with who they are.

I actually have finished Seedfolks and my favorite chapter is the one with the tomatoes. I'm not going to spoil it for those of you who haven't gotten that far yet but I must say that chapter is very heartfelt. I think that the overall message of the book is awesome, but the author could have written a nicer ending. I thought that the ending was horrible! Other than that thought I really liked the book. Like I said I'm not going to spoil it for those who haven't read that far so.....  Anyway, my thought on the activities is an okay one. I don't think that the activities are as entertaining as they could be. I mean I love plants and all that but the activities involving them could be better. Such as the library doing plants, I think that it's a wonderful idea to grow something in your library, but it would be a lot more interesting if we could expand on that just a little. I also believe that the activities in academics were a little bland. I think that painting rocks could have been something more interesting for a substitute (sorry Mrs. Lubich!).  If I could decide what the activities were to be I would definitely say that we should grow a school garden or raise a class pet or something like that. Still, the activities we did still related to Seedfolks so, if the people who organized the activities had the goal to really relate to Seedfolks, well then......... bull's eye! 

I also need name ideas! So far if it's a boy, then I was thinking about Forest (like Forest Gump), or Frodo from Lord of the Rings. If it's a girl I came up with really random names like Sherry or Amelie. Please comment!

I have been contemplating getting a parakeet. My dad said that if I could convince him he would let my sister and I get one each. So, I made him a powerpoint. I skyped him yesterday and he told me that if I could find at least three people willing to look after them he would let us get one. I've been looking for someone to look after them but I also need to be well informed on parakeets. Please, anyone who has owned or owns a parakeet or budgie comment!!!! I need cons and pros on parakeets!!!

Time's fun when you're having flies.

I really like learning about cells because I love the work we have been doing to study them. I also like the diagrams we use and the hands on experience that we’re doing with the microscopes. I like looking at the cells in focus. Things are so much cooler in focus! I also thought that learning about the cell’s main functions was cool too. I learned that the nucleus is the control system and the Golgi Bodies are a place to store proteins.

My goals for 2012 is to plant an enormous garden, and improve my knowledge in herbology. I really love gardenning and I have already started an indoor garden. As for herbology, I have always shown interest in the healing powers of plants. I have always admired the natural way plants can be a cure for many illnesses.

in the room

above the desk

behind the projector

across the poster

by the flag

among the tiles

before the TV

up on the ceiling

below the sky

past the light

during class

with number 3

between the walls

through the doors

toward the snowflake

Right now I am reading "Gregor the Overlander and the Code of Claw." It's about a boy from New York who falls down a vent into an underland world where people ride on giant bats and at war with giant rats. I like this series because it has a lot of suspense and the author was very creative in writing it.

This week I'm going to talk about my indoor garden. I have planted tomatoes, radishes, broccoli, watermelon, and zuchinni. On the bottom of the soil I added compost that my mom and I have started last year and it finally turned into dirt ! I planted these seeds about five weeks ago and now they're pretty big. Especially the watermelon. I can't wait until they're big enough to transplant outside.

I think that most poets use rhyme to make their poems more catchy and interesting.  Rhyme also helps people who read the poem remember it.  Imagery helps people paint a picture in their mind, and if it's a good picture, then they will remember it. I think that by saying, "a poem "begins in delight and ends in wisdom." Robert Frost means that we can really learn things from poems. We can learn things from poems yet they were also meant to please.

I think that blogging is awesome! I really like typing a lot better than writing so I am having a great time blogging. Before we started, I had no I had no idea what a blog was. Now I really love it! The only thing that I really don't like is commenting. When you try to enter the captcha code, it tells you that it isn't correct. Even though you know that it's right. This is so frustrating! That's really the only problem that I have. I really think that blogging is a fast and efficient way to show your perspective on different topics. As for my opinion on blogging instead of writing assignments, I think that this is a great idea! Since I like typing better than writing, this will be perfect.  Blogging is a great experience for me, and I think that every class should have it. 

Moammar Gadhafi  is a very popular current event. When I found out that he had died, I was relieved because I then knew that a lot of people would feel much more safe. I learned that Moammar Gadhafi was a dictator who ruled with a heavy hand so the people of Libya will probably be happy to finally be free of his rule. There is another subject that is very important also. Who will govern Libya?  Now that Moammar Gadhafi is dead  who will be in charge? The people of Libya might start a war over the matter. If Libya were to elect someone as leader would this new leader  provide justice? Or would he repeat Moammar Gadhafi's acts? Even though Libya might be celebrating or even mourning, they have a long road ahead of them.

Right now I am Reading The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins. I like this book because it is very thrilling, but it is also very sad that there is quite a bit of death. It keeps you hanging on waiting to find out what happens next even though you realy want to put it down.  I think that this book is great but I don't recomend it because you can't beleive sometimes that these things are actually happening and it really annoys you. At the end its not the best because there is a terrible death. Though still it had me waiting for more. 

Once upon a time, there lived a man named Crisho. He lived in the mountains far away from anybody else. He was a very solitary man who thought that the only friends that he needed were the animals and the everlasting stretch of land that he lived upon. Little did he know that high in the clear blue sky exsisted the legendary three faces. Some say that the faces could fix the most desperate problems yet at a sudden moment, change their minds and torture their clients to death. The only way to be sure that the faces would grant your most daring wishes was to complete a quest in which the faces sent you on. Most who tried to fullfill these quests almost never returned. Crisho had no idea that far above, the three faces lay in silent watch. The faces were looking for their next client, since their last one had been blown to bits. Nobody dared to ask after the dreadfull news had been reported. Feeling bored the faces agreed that Crisho would be their next customer. So they sent a bird with a small vile down to Crisho. Crisho was in his garden when he saw a little bird come and perch on his fence. Delighted by the iridescent plumage on the bird he wondered if the bird could sing as beautifully as it looked. As he waited for music he noticed that bird had a small vile atatched to its leg. He went to the bird and untied the vile. Crisho unfastened the lid and looked inside. Unfortunately He made the mistake of taking in a deep breath. All of a sudden Crisho falls  to the ground unconcious. Just before Crisho's eyes close he sees the bird give an evil grin. The next thing he knows he wakes up feeling very lonely. An emotion he has never had before felt and yet this longing can't be fufilled by his original companions. No, this longing can only be satisfied by the presence of other human beings. The next day Crisho feels lonlier than ever. Finally he decides to set out on a quest in search of companionship. After a week of traveling he stumbles upon a village, sick and near death. At the sight of other people Crisho feels complete. He lays down content, wating for death. Moments from the end he spots a young boy fall to his knees beside him. The young boy is strong enough to carry him so he leans down felling pitty for the man. Soon after, Crisho awakes in a small hut with the boy preparing a remedy by a small stove. Crisho looks around himself, it isn't much, but he notices that it is raining outside. Then he has second thoughts about wanting to be out of the cramped hut. The boy notices that the man is awake, so he walks over to him and tells him that his name is Darin. Crisho is happy that he has found a friend. At that moment the faces are looking down on Crisho. They are not content at all that Crisho has not suffered in finding friendship. So they take Darin out of the hut and chain him to a volcano across the sea. They leave a message saying Darin's location and that he will die in three days time if he is not rescued. Crisho, devastated that his new friend is near death can't help but feel that he is in Darin's debt. So with his strength renewed, he sets off for the volcano. When he reaches the port where he is to cross the sea, he realizes that he does't have any money. So he goes into a nearby cafe and sits down feeling weary and hopeless. At the table next to him he overhears someone say, "Did you hear about the faces? Apparently they can grant any wish. They can do just about anything!"

Crisho hearing this feels his hopes rise, but he leaves before he has time to hear about the consequences. Outside Crisho looks up and words come to him out of nowhere. Suddenly he feels himself being lifted up. Before he can realze what is happening he finds himself in the house of the faces. They all ask him simultaneously what do wish for Crisho? He stares up in bewilderment and manages to mumble out the words, " Money and time o faces."

They all smile and tell him that he can only have one of the things that he desires. Crisho asks for some time to think. Thoughts run rapidly through his mind and he finally comes to a decision. He asks for a boat. The faces discuss things among themselves and they turn back at Crisho. The faces give him an evil grin and disapear. In their places he finds probably the worst boat on earth. He sighs, he saw this coming but he didn't think it would be this bad. He takes his "boat" and brings it to the port. As he sets off he hears people laughing at him, but he looks straight ahead determined to find his friend. The journey is hard and tiresome but he finally makes it to the other shore. Pressed for time he rushes on. When he reaches the volcano he is beside himself with fear. Determined he moves on and up the fiery mountain. When he reaches Darin he is disapointed with himself for thinking that it would this easy. Darin tries to warn him but its too late a large burst of flame comes from behind him. As he tries to put out the flames, Darin throws him a sword. Crisho catches it and tries to ward off the beast and unchain Darin at the same time. Finally Darin is free, but the dragon seeing a look of relief on Crisho's Face takes it as an opportunity and siezes Crisho. Crisho, trapped in the horrible monster's grasp takes a swing with the sword and takes off the beast's head. It falls to the ground with Crisho still in its grasp.Darin rushes to Crisho and helps him out of the wicked claws. Darin and Crisho are overwhelmed with joy. The faces are not quite as satisfied but they pretend that it was all planned. Crisho and Darin return back to the lovely home in the mountains where their friendship lives on.

I think that books of any kind should not be banned anywhere. If we have the freedom of speech, by all means we should use this right in order to protect literature! Most books being banned happen to give very informative pieces of history. There are also a few rare ones from older generations that give very important life lessons. So with the help from our rights we should step up and defend our right to read!

I had so much fun on this feild trip!  My favorite part of this field trip was when we used the plastic to get the ball to the can. I really liked this activity because it really enforced teamwork. We really had to work as a team in order to succeed. My favorite activities were, the island challenge and the obstacle course. These were fun because in the island game we had to find a way to get across.  Just as I was about to step onto the other island, someboy dropped a magic stone so we had to start all over again.  I think that the best thing that I learned is that every team needs a leader, as well as active participants. This was a great feild trip and I hope that everybody had as good a time as I did!

Funniest Thing:

           The funniest thing that ever happened to me was when I lived in Kansas. I was just moving in and I saw that we had a sliding glass door. I saw my dog playing out in the yard. The whole time I was looking out the door and it must have been really clean because I thought that it was open. I took a running start and ran to the door (which I thought was open). I jumped up to make it over the step to go outside and, I slammed right into the glass and fell back on my back on the tile. My parents started laughing their heads off and all I could do was lay there dumbstruck. Eventually I started laughing too, but the crash left a nasty bruise for about a week after.

  I think that all schools need this moving assembly because it makes you realize all of the bad things that can happen. It also gives you ideas of what you can do to make a difference, or to start a chain reaction like Rachel did. It also helps us to get the most out of things while we can and to forgive people that we find is hard to. I think that a very important lesson learned from this assembly is to accept others the way they are. This organization is very touching and I think that all schools should know just what Rachel did to make a difference.

7 Random Facts About Emmanuelle

I am the oldest. I have sort of traveled the world. I’m half French. I lived in Africa. I have the longest name in this class. My favorite animal is the Kiwi. I can speak French fluently.