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River Island would eavesdrop on the stranger to see what he has come for, because if he wants to join our settlement than we will let him stay. There for if he has come to spy on River Island than we will not let him stay.

This is the third day from eavesdropping. So far we know it is the guy that thinks he is the president of Jafrican, he has come to steel some of our resources like farm animals, crops, wood, etc…

We will be kind to him but not allow him to do anything in our settlement. We will lend him our boat so that he can go back to his settlement. When we told him about our idea he agreed and said he did not want to stay, he wanted to steel our resources.

This is how our settlement got rid of the stranger.

Question: Why do certain places have foods they are famous for?

Answer: Well, it depends on what the places are famous for, like trees, sea, animals etc. If you are famous for trees, tropical places, then probably the food that they are famous for has fruit. This also includes climate, how the weather is. If the weather is cold then you will have rarely anything from sea food or from fruit because it is cold and it will be hard for them to grow.

It could also be because of how rare the things grow there. Like if you are not next to the sea, your food will not be part of sea food, if you are next to the sea your food will almost be all sea food.

That’s why I think all countries have some kind of special food.

As we got out of the bus, we smelled the fresh hair, “Finally” everyone cried. It was a long ride. We started to hike on the crystal clear snow. We could hear people and animals passing by us. We kept walking until Coach Wissam stopped and talked to us about trees, the cedar tree in particular. He made a few bird noises and a bird actually replied! We walked a bit more. We reached an area where we were supposed to do a snowman contest. As the groups started to make balls we felt freezing, as if we were holding twenty packets of ice. Everyone took piles and piles of snow and started to eat it. We could taste the water flowing through our tongue. When we finished we sat down for some hot chocolate. As I sat I saw a beautiful view of clouds, buildings, fog and villages. What a wonderful hike!

I choose the hand print because I think it is a good picture for culture because it shows how you look, or people's hand print and how old people are. I think it was a good choice.

Article about Preforming Arts

The visual and preforming arts inspire students and help you learn in a nice and creative way. I wanted to interview the middle school music teacher, Mr. Jeremy Chapman because I think it is important for parents, children, and teachers to understand the meaning of preforming arts.

Why do you like teaching music?

I like teaching music because I think it is a subject that inspires students.

What kind of music is your class doing?

We are doing a lot of band music.

Do you play an instrument? If yes what kind?

The instruments that I play are the saxophone and flute.

What got you interested in music?

Well, I grew up listening to music.

Is there anything else you like to teach other than music?

I taught drama.

How do you feel music has changed in general?

Now there is a lot of electronic music, hip hop, and rap.

Do you think the audience is more interested than before?

Now the music is better.

I hope you understood how music was and is now. As a choir student, music has inspired me. Thank you Mr. Chapman for taking from your time and letting me interview you.

I also interviewed Mr. James McLean because I think drama also inspires many people because it is creative, funny and has different genres. Here is what he said:

What do you like about teaching drama?

I like different ways to look at the same thing. Let me give you a quote: “Theater is life, Life is theater.”

Did you preform plays?

Yes and I still do.

Do students enjoy this subject?

Yes, they do.

Do you think the audience looks up to your creations?

Yes, I think so, not only my creations but drama in general.

How long have you been teaching drama?

I have been teaching drama for 30 years.

How do you feel the plays have changed?

They become pertinent.

Do you think the audience is more interested than before?

No, I think they were more interested before.

Those were Mr. McLean’s wonderful words. They inspired me and I am sure they inspired you too. I hope you better understand the meaning of preforming arts. I did. Thank you Mr. McLean.

The breakfast in Deir El Qamar was a fabulous sandwich called “Manoushi.” As I was waiting in line to get my zaatar manoushi, I could smell the oil, making me want to skip in line to get mine! I could hear the good comments about its taste. “Mmmmnnn,” My friends where saying.

Finally, there was one more person in front of me. It was my turn!

As I got my breakfast, I could see the oil dripping out making a pool. As I sat, I took a bite. I felt the dough touching my tongue. I could finally taste the wonderful manoushi!