1. I misplaced my ring and now I can't find it.
2. Whenever the class misbehaves, the teacher scolds them.
3. She misspelled the long and complex word.
4. After the kind action, he realized that he has misjudged him
5. The misleading instructions didn't help the project
6. She is helping him interpret the confusing words
7. There was a misunderstanding at the office which lead to an argument
8. She realized her mistakes as she looked over the paper
9. In all of her misery she put on a smile
10. After the accident, the family was miserable
11. Before he played the prank he looked mischievous
12. The documents that didn't belong in the report were put into the miscellaneous bin
13. There were many misgivings before they made the life-changing decision
14. There is a river named after Mississippi
15. I have never been to the state of Missouri
2. Whenever the class misbehaves, the teacher scolds them.
3. She misspelled the long and complex word.
4. After the kind action, he realized that he has misjudged him
5. The misleading instructions didn't help the project
6. She is helping him interpret the confusing words
7. There was a misunderstanding at the office which lead to an argument
8. She realized her mistakes as she looked over the paper
9. In all of her misery she put on a smile
10. After the accident, the family was miserable
11. Before he played the prank he looked mischievous
12. The documents that didn't belong in the report were put into the miscellaneous bin
13. There were many misgivings before they made the life-changing decision
14. There is a river named after Mississippi
15. I have never been to the state of Missouri
Bridge to Terabithia Vocabulary 2
1. proverbial - adjective - relating to or resembling a condensed but memorable saying
ex. When the man went up to the woman he was angry at, he gave her a gift like the proverbial Trojan horse.
2. pandemonium - noun - a state of extreme confusion and disorder
ex. After many outbursts from my classmates, the class is usually in pandemonium
3. endure - verb - put up with something or somebody unpleasant
ex. She endured the long lecture so she didn't get in trouble
4. scalding - adjective - very hot; burning
ex. After cooking the food, the stove was scalding hot
5. anticipation - noun - the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
ex. He was waiting in anticipation for his package to come
6. melodic - adjective - pleasant-sounding; melodious
ex. To the cook, the sound of a busy kitchen and the timer are melodic sounds
7. contempt - noun - disregard for something that should be taken into account
ex. When his best friend got in trouble, he showed no contempt
8. liable - adjective - likely to do or to be something.
ex. He is liable when it comes to movies since he loves film
9. suspect - noun - a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense
ex. The dog was the suspect when they saw paw prints on the lawn
10. protest - verb - to utter words of objection
ex. She protested against an unwanted law being considered
ex. When the man went up to the woman he was angry at, he gave her a gift like the proverbial Trojan horse.
2. pandemonium - noun - a state of extreme confusion and disorder
ex. After many outbursts from my classmates, the class is usually in pandemonium
3. endure - verb - put up with something or somebody unpleasant
ex. She endured the long lecture so she didn't get in trouble
4. scalding - adjective - very hot; burning
ex. After cooking the food, the stove was scalding hot
5. anticipation - noun - the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
ex. He was waiting in anticipation for his package to come
6. melodic - adjective - pleasant-sounding; melodious
ex. To the cook, the sound of a busy kitchen and the timer are melodic sounds
7. contempt - noun - disregard for something that should be taken into account
ex. When his best friend got in trouble, he showed no contempt
8. liable - adjective - likely to do or to be something.
ex. He is liable when it comes to movies since he loves film
9. suspect - noun - a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense
ex. The dog was the suspect when they saw paw prints on the lawn
10. protest - verb - to utter words of objection
ex. She protested against an unwanted law being considered
BTT Vocab
1. accusation-noun. a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person: After the incident of which she was framed, the girl faced many accusations as she did not have an alibi.
2. consolidated-adjective. combined: The consolidated companies, rather than being alone, are gaining more profit than before.
3. conspicuous-adjective. easy to notice: On the street, a girl noticed a conspicuous man running wearing all black and looking very nervous.
4. crimson-adjective. dark red: After getting teased, she tried to hide her face behind her hair to cover her crimson cheeks.
5. foundling-noun. a deserted or abandoned child: Now that her parents have died, she is a new foundling.
6. hypocritical-adjective. the belief that you are better than you are to criticize someone: Her nagging was hypocritical since she does the same exact thing as he does.
7. obliged-adjective. to do a favor for; force: As a result of him saving her life, the girl obliged.
8. ominously-adjective. showing a sign of evil: The phone glinted ominously since that was the last thing she wanted to see.
9. rumpus-noun. a noisy commotion: Since he was very clumsy, each time he tried to sneak out he would always create a rumpus
10. stricken-adjective. misfortune; sorrow: The stricken sister of the late man cried througout the night.
11. suppressed-verb. held back: She suppressed a laugh that she didn't want the teacher to see so she wouldn't get in trouble.
12. wretched-adjective. very unhappy: He let out a wretched cry when he found out the awful news about his friend.
2. consolidated-adjective. combined: The consolidated companies, rather than being alone, are gaining more profit than before.
3. conspicuous-adjective. easy to notice: On the street, a girl noticed a conspicuous man running wearing all black and looking very nervous.
4. crimson-adjective. dark red: After getting teased, she tried to hide her face behind her hair to cover her crimson cheeks.
5. foundling-noun. a deserted or abandoned child: Now that her parents have died, she is a new foundling.
6. hypocritical-adjective. the belief that you are better than you are to criticize someone: Her nagging was hypocritical since she does the same exact thing as he does.
7. obliged-adjective. to do a favor for; force: As a result of him saving her life, the girl obliged.
8. ominously-adjective. showing a sign of evil: The phone glinted ominously since that was the last thing she wanted to see.
9. rumpus-noun. a noisy commotion: Since he was very clumsy, each time he tried to sneak out he would always create a rumpus
10. stricken-adjective. misfortune; sorrow: The stricken sister of the late man cried througout the night.
11. suppressed-verb. held back: She suppressed a laugh that she didn't want the teacher to see so she wouldn't get in trouble.
12. wretched-adjective. very unhappy: He let out a wretched cry when he found out the awful news about his friend.
Sugar Changed the World Reflection
Sugar. Part of our daily lives. How you ever wondered about the past of sugar? We learned about a book called Sugar Changed the World. It told us about the past of sugar and most importantly how it shaped our daily lives. Sugar actually originated from about 700 A.D in Hindus. That is a very long time ago and I didn't expect it to come from there! They also used sugar as the only sacrifice "worthy" for their god Durga. Then, some groups that sugar was a luxury that only the rich could have drove out the Age of Honey. They used slaves to increase their profit and took advantage of their contracts. Sugar mills were a hazard so they made slaves do that job resulting in possibly losing limbs. The history of sugar is filled with greedy and avarice. There was blood-shed since there was a war all because of sugar!
Sugar has a history that most people didn't expect. This book made me look at sugar as a symbol of greed instead of a symbol of freedom like the book said. It also showed me that things that look amazing now could've been terrifying in the past. Though I would never stop consuming sugar, I would always remember the slaves that suffered in the past just to make it. It also made me see that just like in the past, some people still can't afford sugar or other food items. In conclusion, I know that I will never look at sugar the same again.
Sugar has a history that most people didn't expect. This book made me look at sugar as a symbol of greed instead of a symbol of freedom like the book said. It also showed me that things that look amazing now could've been terrifying in the past. Though I would never stop consuming sugar, I would always remember the slaves that suffered in the past just to make it. It also made me see that just like in the past, some people still can't afford sugar or other food items. In conclusion, I know that I will never look at sugar the same again.
Huntington Library Reflection
The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough is one of the pieces that caught my eye. The clothes the boy is wearing is a big contrast from the dark background. I love the story behind the art piece. Our guide said that the artist was discouraged by others to use the color blue. But, he decided to make a statement by using the blue as the main attraction. They also said that Thomas couldn't be as good as another artist, whose name I have forgotten. Basically, he used his painting as a way of saying "I can be like that artist." He also used the other artist's signature sleeves on the Blue Boy's sleeves. The sleeves have a slash on the sides. Another piece I loved was the sculpture of one of my favorite Roman goddesses. It was called Diana the Huntress. It looked like she was running. We learned that there were many other sculptures of Diana, the goddess of the hunt, all around the library. She looked powerful and like she was hunting. I think it was made up of bronze and copper. I loved looking at all the mythological sculptures though I don't believe in mythology obviously. It was great that I could easily identify which gods or goddesses are which.
To be honest, my favorite part of the whole trip was the Japanese Garden. I think it was the old owner of the Huntington Library's, Henry Huntington's, It didn't disappoint me. Pink and white cherry blossoms filled the area, along with azaleas. I enjoyed walking on a classic Japanese bridge. Being there made me think of what it would be like in Japan. It was a soothing sight. The waterfalls made the whole experience even better. Some people might think I get easily fascinated, but I truly loved the Japanese Garden. We even took pictures next to a lake with Koi fish in them. We pointed out some like a big white koi fish or the biggest koi fish which was orange. We tried our hardest not to touch them because of curiosity. I loved the Huntington Library and might come back there soon.
To be honest, my favorite part of the whole trip was the Japanese Garden. I think it was the old owner of the Huntington Library's, Henry Huntington's, It didn't disappoint me. Pink and white cherry blossoms filled the area, along with azaleas. I enjoyed walking on a classic Japanese bridge. Being there made me think of what it would be like in Japan. It was a soothing sight. The waterfalls made the whole experience even better. Some people might think I get easily fascinated, but I truly loved the Japanese Garden. We even took pictures next to a lake with Koi fish in them. We pointed out some like a big white koi fish or the biggest koi fish which was orange. We tried our hardest not to touch them because of curiosity. I loved the Huntington Library and might come back there soon.
Harrison Bergeron Summary
The science fiction short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. takes place in the United States during 2081. It tells the story of Harrison Bergeron, a sort of superhero who wants to overthrow the government who try to make everyone "equal". He must fight against the Handicapper Generals or Diana Moon Glampers, who is the person in charge of the H-G in order to achieve this goal. First, Kurt writes that everyone in the U.S. is finally equal, but Harrison Bergeron was captured by the H-G. He also introduces Hazel, who is dumb, and George, who is smart. George must wear a transmitter to disrupt his thoughts. It was sad their son got taken. Then, George and Hazel Bergeron watch t.v. and we learn about more handicaps. They seem to have forgotten that their son was taken away. After that, the show was interrupted by an announcement that states that Harrison has escaped prison. None of the handicaps work on him which is why some think he might be a superhero. Next, Harrison barges into the room the announcement was taking place. He then rids of all the handicaps he has. He also states that he is the "Emperor" and he is looking for an "Empress". Finally, he finds a girl and dances with her. He kisses her and suddenly Diana Moon Glampers came and killed them. As the story ends, Hazel is so dumb she forgets her own son's death while George was getting a can of beer he couldn't even witness it.
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Shelter Pet Project Commercial
This week, we were asked to find a commercial that has all three modes of persuasion. I was just watching stuff on an app on my phone when a commercial popped up. It showed adorable videos of animals besides the words "Shelter Pet". That must be the pathos part because when people see cute animals like those we think 'Aw, they are so cute'. Then, they replayed the videos again but next tot the words "Shelter pet" they put the words "And . . ." for example, there was a cat that was viewed many times on social media, the keyboard cat, and they put "Shelter Pet & Globally Recognized Pianist" Then I saw the Logos part which were the logic, I saw that the cat had eight million + views on YouTube. The Ethos part is the credible part. That part came in the end when it had two credible sponsors, The Humane Society of the United States and Maddie's Fund. Then I saw another commercial by the same group but it only had one animal and it was the sole focus. It was mosstly pathos.
H.O.A.S. Vocab 2/13/17-2/17/17
1.) The girl, who was frozen in place, was bewitched when she tried to stop the wizard.
2.) When his stuff was stolen, the boy came up with a coherent plan to effectively catch the burglar.
3.) His countenance seemed so trustworthy that they listened to every word he told them.
4.) His disrespectful attitude during mass was deplorable.
5.) When she heard the depressing news she became dismal and teared up.
6.) She picked up what looked like a boring rock, but on one side it was embedded with beautiful gems.
7.) She decided to stay home because of the intense pain of the ferocious headache she has.
8.) Being forgetful and untrustworthy, she earned the name of "Incompetent assistant".
9.) She was jeopardized the plan when her shoe squeaked and their hiding place was discovered.
10.) We couldn't contain our excitement as we ran keenly to the entrance of the theme park.
11.) The mood was melancholic when the group's activities were interrupted by the rain.
12.) The knife glittered with menace, just like the owner of the knife's eyes, as the girls cried in fear.
13.) The gigantic mass obliterated everything in its path and left only debris in its wake.
14.) They sat in perpetual cold in the tiny cave when they managed to find shelter in the mountains.
15.) When the annoying chatter of the students started the teacher placidly calmed them down.
16.) They procured new clothes and food for the survivors of the natural disaster.
17.) She solemnly agreed to the terrible agreements because it was her last chance.
18.) The subordinates bowed down to the ruler of the kingdom.
19.) The surly men looked at the boy with a glare that gave him chills.
20.) The air, tainted with a poison, has major effects and the risk of death.
21.) I timidly walked up to the front desk and asked to see him the person i cam here for.
22.) The undulating waves made the boats in the harbor flip over and crested a mess.
23.) After the incident, he was overcome with the need for vengeance.
24.) The girl who had a strong sense of hatred for me gave me one last withering look before she left.
25.) She conveyed excitement for the upcoming party she was planning.
2.) When his stuff was stolen, the boy came up with a coherent plan to effectively catch the burglar.
3.) His countenance seemed so trustworthy that they listened to every word he told them.
4.) His disrespectful attitude during mass was deplorable.
5.) When she heard the depressing news she became dismal and teared up.
6.) She picked up what looked like a boring rock, but on one side it was embedded with beautiful gems.
7.) She decided to stay home because of the intense pain of the ferocious headache she has.
8.) Being forgetful and untrustworthy, she earned the name of "Incompetent assistant".
9.) She was jeopardized the plan when her shoe squeaked and their hiding place was discovered.
10.) We couldn't contain our excitement as we ran keenly to the entrance of the theme park.
11.) The mood was melancholic when the group's activities were interrupted by the rain.
12.) The knife glittered with menace, just like the owner of the knife's eyes, as the girls cried in fear.
13.) The gigantic mass obliterated everything in its path and left only debris in its wake.
14.) They sat in perpetual cold in the tiny cave when they managed to find shelter in the mountains.
15.) When the annoying chatter of the students started the teacher placidly calmed them down.
16.) They procured new clothes and food for the survivors of the natural disaster.
17.) She solemnly agreed to the terrible agreements because it was her last chance.
18.) The subordinates bowed down to the ruler of the kingdom.
19.) The surly men looked at the boy with a glare that gave him chills.
20.) The air, tainted with a poison, has major effects and the risk of death.
21.) I timidly walked up to the front desk and asked to see him the person i cam here for.
22.) The undulating waves made the boats in the harbor flip over and crested a mess.
23.) After the incident, he was overcome with the need for vengeance.
24.) The girl who had a strong sense of hatred for me gave me one last withering look before she left.
25.) She conveyed excitement for the upcoming party she was planning.
Greek and Modern/Contemporary World Views
There are both similarities and differences between the Greek view of the world and the Modern/Contemporary Views of the world. The Greek view resembles the contemporary view in that there are different continents surrounded by an ocean. Though there is more than one ocean in our view and only one river-ocean in the Greek view, they both have the same concept. Additionally, the views are similar because they both have the continents Europe and Asia. In modern times, we have five continents that are not named in the Greek view of the world. There is also another continent named on the Greek map that we do not have called Libya. However, the Greek view is not the same as the contemporary view because the Greeks believed that the Earth was flat and circular, but in contemporary view we see the world as a sphere. The Greeks also thought that the world was divided by the Mediterranean, but I think that our view today is that our world is divided into hemispheres or is divided by the equator. Even though there are many ways the views resemble each other, there are also many differences between the two views.
The Gift of the Magi
The short-story, "The Gift of the Magi", by O. Henry takes place on Christmas Eve. It tells the story of Della, a woman who lives in poverty, who wants to buy a Christmas present for Jim even though she only has $1.87. She must give up her prized possession, her hair. First, Della was moping around in her apartment full of sadness because she doesn't have enough money to buy Jim a present. Then, Della has an idea to help her get more money for the Christmas present. She goes to to a place that buys hair and cuts it off. After that,, she got $20 from Madame and went to find Jim the perfect present. She buys him a chain for his watch because he was embarrassed by his old one. Next, she and Jim exchange presents and find out that they both sold their valued items to get more money for presents. Jim gives Della beautiful combs for her hair. Finally, they are called "magi" because they sold their valuable items to give someone they love a present. They acted wise and selfless.
O. Henry
- O. Henry is the pen name of William Sydney Porter
- Noted American author of hundreds of short stories
- Some stories he wrote were "The Ransom of Red Chief" (1910), "The Duplicity of Hargraves" (1902), and "The Gift of the Magi" (1905)
- William Sidney Porter was born 11 September, 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina, to physician Algernon Sidney Porter (1825-1888) and Mary Jane Virginia Swaim (1833-1865)
- Porter became immersed in the social scene, entertaining the customers with stories and drawing caricatures of them for which he became well known
- He saw the humor in the everyday, and made notes of all the colorful characters he encountered, fodder for his future stories.
- Small town life was not to hold him for long, however, and he had developed a persistent cough
- in 1884 O. Henry was already writing short stories while he held a number of jobs including pharmacist before working with the Texas Land Office
- Around this time he met Athol Estes Roach
- They married in 1887 and had a daughter, Margaret Worth, in 1889.
- The Porter's were living in the house which is now known as the O Henry House Museum. I
- After time spent in Honduras, during which Porter coined the term "banana republic", he had to return to Texas to face charges of embezzlement.
- His wife was also was suffering from tuberculosis and he rushed to see her.
- Athol died in July of 1897. At that time Margaret was living with Athol's parents.
- They then moved to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Margaret never knew that her father had spent time in prison.
- After inconsistencies were found with Porter's First National Bank records, Porter was charged with embezzlement.
- In 1898 he began a five-year sentence in Columbus, Ohio federal prison. Around this time he changed his name to Sydney.
- A number of his stories written in prison appeared in print, always under a pseudonym, his favorite being "O. Henry".
- The general public did not know of his prison term until after his death.
- Noted American author of hundreds of short stories
- Some stories he wrote were "The Ransom of Red Chief" (1910), "The Duplicity of Hargraves" (1902), and "The Gift of the Magi" (1905)
- William Sidney Porter was born 11 September, 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina, to physician Algernon Sidney Porter (1825-1888) and Mary Jane Virginia Swaim (1833-1865)
- Porter became immersed in the social scene, entertaining the customers with stories and drawing caricatures of them for which he became well known
- He saw the humor in the everyday, and made notes of all the colorful characters he encountered, fodder for his future stories.
- Small town life was not to hold him for long, however, and he had developed a persistent cough
- in 1884 O. Henry was already writing short stories while he held a number of jobs including pharmacist before working with the Texas Land Office
- Around this time he met Athol Estes Roach
- They married in 1887 and had a daughter, Margaret Worth, in 1889.
- The Porter's were living in the house which is now known as the O Henry House Museum. I
- After time spent in Honduras, during which Porter coined the term "banana republic", he had to return to Texas to face charges of embezzlement.
- His wife was also was suffering from tuberculosis and he rushed to see her.
- Athol died in July of 1897. At that time Margaret was living with Athol's parents.
- They then moved to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Margaret never knew that her father had spent time in prison.
- After inconsistencies were found with Porter's First National Bank records, Porter was charged with embezzlement.
- In 1898 he began a five-year sentence in Columbus, Ohio federal prison. Around this time he changed his name to Sydney.
- A number of his stories written in prison appeared in print, always under a pseudonym, his favorite being "O. Henry".
- The general public did not know of his prison term until after his death.
Chapter 6 The Pearl Vocab
Cautious - careful to avoid potential problems or dangers; He cautiously tried to escape the field when wild animals came.
Cleft - a fissure or split, especially one in rock or the ground; He watched the sunset on the cleft of the hill.
Desert - a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation; The place was so hot it was like a desert
Feverish - displaying a frenetic excitement or energy; She was feverish because of the dance.
Goading - provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction; She teased him goadingly.
Guttural - produced in the throat; harsh-sounding; Since he lost most of his voice he sounds guttural
Lumbered - move in a slow, heavy, awkward way; The large, lazy man lumbered down the stairs.
Monolithic - large, powerful, and intractably indivisible; In her darkest clothes, she stood monolithic against the breezy summer day.
Monotonously - dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest; He spoke monotonously during the boring class.
Panic - sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior; She panicked when she forgot her lines.
Pelted - repeatedly hurl (something) at someone or something; She pelted the other team with dodgeballs.
Resin - a sticky flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants; The resin caught on fire during the brush fire.
Rutted - having long deep tracks made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles; The ground was rutted in the populous city.
Shimmering - shine with a soft tremulous light; The necklace was shimmering in the moon light
Slouching - stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way; She slouched in her chair because of the lack of sleep she had.
Spurs - a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward; The spurs on his shoes were so dull the horses did not feel it
Strayed - move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place; A stray puppy lived on the street.
Symbolic - serving as a symbol; The gift was symbolic of their relationship.
Triumphant - having won a battle or contest; victorious; They felt triumphant after winning the game.
Warning - a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation; She gave him a warning about the sketchy neighborhood.
Cleft - a fissure or split, especially one in rock or the ground; He watched the sunset on the cleft of the hill.
Desert - a dry, barren area of land, especially one covered with sand, that is characteristically desolate, waterless, and without vegetation; The place was so hot it was like a desert
Feverish - displaying a frenetic excitement or energy; She was feverish because of the dance.
Goading - provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction; She teased him goadingly.
Guttural - produced in the throat; harsh-sounding; Since he lost most of his voice he sounds guttural
Lumbered - move in a slow, heavy, awkward way; The large, lazy man lumbered down the stairs.
Monolithic - large, powerful, and intractably indivisible; In her darkest clothes, she stood monolithic against the breezy summer day.
Monotonously - dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest; He spoke monotonously during the boring class.
Panic - sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior; She panicked when she forgot her lines.
Pelted - repeatedly hurl (something) at someone or something; She pelted the other team with dodgeballs.
Resin - a sticky flammable organic substance, insoluble in water, exuded by some trees and other plants; The resin caught on fire during the brush fire.
Rutted - having long deep tracks made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles; The ground was rutted in the populous city.
Shimmering - shine with a soft tremulous light; The necklace was shimmering in the moon light
Slouching - stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way; She slouched in her chair because of the lack of sleep she had.
Spurs - a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward; The spurs on his shoes were so dull the horses did not feel it
Strayed - move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place; A stray puppy lived on the street.
Symbolic - serving as a symbol; The gift was symbolic of their relationship.
Triumphant - having won a battle or contest; victorious; They felt triumphant after winning the game.
Warning - a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation; She gave him a warning about the sketchy neighborhood.
Runaway Zebra
A zebra has roamed a round and has been hit by a car. ZigZag has been kept confined in a small pen in the backyard of George Dowling. It is illegal to keep zebra’s as pets in the state of Florida. As George was about to pour ZigZag’s food he heard a loud bang and the zebra ran out. Dowling thought he latched the gate, apparently not. Nick Ammons was working at his parent’s diner, 7th Street Diner when he saw ZigZag casually trotting down the parking lot. He couldn’t believe his eyes. He pulled out his phone from his pocket and started recording. Nick followed the zebra down the road about half a mile until he eventually lost ZigZag. The next person to see the zebra was Jessica Tradewell. She was in her old Mazda 626 looking for a certain address on 13th Street until she saw a zebra in front of her car. She hit the zebra and hit the brakes. She got out of her car and checked ZigZag. She couldn’t tell if the zebra was okay. She only saw that there was no blood at least. She saw that the leg was kind of twitching and the zebra was still on the ground. Jessica Tradewell called 911 on her phone to get help. She told the operator that she hit a zebra with her car on 13th Street. The operator didn’t believe Jessica so she laughed. Dr. Mark Hardt has treated the zebra. The zebra had a rough night, but he is stable and finally sleeping well. Dr. Hardt had never treated a zebra before so this was ll new to him. ZigZag has some internal bruising and a broken hind leg. The zebra will heal just fine in a few weeks which is relieving to everyone and the lady that hit him. The Tallahassee Police Department is handling the situation with George Dowling. They have made plans or arrangements for the zebra to go to the Central Florida Zoo in Stanford. There they have qualified veterinarians who are more experienced and know how to treat ZigZag and animals more than I am. They do not know if ZigZag will be staying there permenantly.
The First Day Summary
The historical-fiction "The First Day" by Edward P. Jones takes place at during . It tells the story of a little girl, an upcoming kindergartener who wants to go to Seaton Elementary School, but gets rejected. Then she goes to Walker-Jones, which isn't that welcoming. She must fight against prejudiced people, people who reject others because of their race, experience, or how much money they have in order to achieve this goal. First, the girl gets new clothes and things to impress people on her first day of school. It also introduces the characters, Mama and the little girl, and the setting. Then, they got rejected by a woman who works at Seaton Elementary School. She claims that the girl and Mama live beyond the area where Seaton serves, but I think she is just judging them by how much money they have. After that, they go to Walker-Jones, which doesn't look good on the inside based on metal chairs and paper everywhere. Next, Mama admits she can't write or read to the people who are working at the table. Turns out the girl who keeps staring at Mama in disbelief, is the kindergarten teacher. Finally, Mama leaves the school and the little girl with her foot steps echoing in the little girls head.