1 Beyond the line question Number 1

Question: Do you get offended by the word "nigga" and the bad philisophy of a kid by drinking and smoking?

"What's Crakin, my Nigga!!!!!" "Nothin, how is my fat Nigga doing?"Yea well the word "nigga" has been told many times, first when African Americans where slaves, now African Americans call each other that. The book "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" has a lot of that, many complain because of that, but i am saying don't get offended. Even for Huck, Huck drinks and smokes you should not let that get in the way. No I don't get offended not because i am white, but the book is not referring to you, tells the truth because kids use to that and still do, and it has a good story 

First, the word is not referring to you. I understand that your ancestors were slaves and that the meaning is horrible but Mark Twain is not referring to you. He want's his readers to know how they used to talk in that time period. I am not trying to be racist, i am not racist ill tell the truth. African American people mention that word more than white people do, when your friend calls you that what do you do? nothing but when a white guy calls you that you have to flip out like its the end of the world. They did that too me in class, i couldn't even say it for an example when i was answering a question. So don't believe that Mark Twain is referring to you because he's not.

Secondly, Mark Twain is trying to tell you how kids were back then.In that time period parents did not give many attention to their children, like African Americans they were  slavs they couldn't take care of their children. Kids were wild, like Huck he drunk and smoked he had freedom did what he wanted to do. I this time period teens drink and smoke not eleven year olds. Now more parents take care of their children and prevent bad stuff like smoking and drinking, until they are old enough. So don't get influenced by it though, if you are a teen and you read this book you might say to yourself "Im going to smoke." Don't get influenced and that the author is describing how things were back then in that time period.

Lastly, the book is awesome. Some people think that the book has minor problems like the language and all that other crap. The book is awesome, characters are great and the story is coming along, so i cant wait to go home and read the next chapter tonight. So don't listen what other people say about this book, its your opinion. You should read it, there are two cause's if you read the frist three chapters,you read you  like or you read and you dislike, for me i love this book. Basically go the store and pick it up just to read and if you don't like it well you wasted your time reading this.

In conclusion  this book is awesome. Some people get offended don't its the truth. Don't get influenced by the book because you will end up like Huck. This is my last time writing  an essay about this topic that has the word "nigga" cause people will think im racist, im not. But seriously you should read this book, its your opinion, don't listen what other people say, start reading. If you don't try to read this book you will get shot in the head(-_- seriously...).

Election Reflection

I feel that this election has been the best one ever. I think that Barack Obama will achieve and CHANGE our country but as he said "we may not accomplish our mission in one year even in one term" but he will try and he will be honest and is going to try his best to make the United States the best country on earth

4th Annotation

In this article it explains Alexander's battle. He fought many battles, many that were obvious and others that didn't seem that he had a chance on winning. 

"How would you handled if your kid came home crying, when he got beat up by bullies??"

"Mommy, Daddy!!! I got beat up by those bullies again, WAAAAAAA!" How would you feel if your kid was being bullied? Will you send your child to fight? I wouldn't. You can talk to the bullies so they can stop. Talk to their parents to ground them or just tell them not to beat up my child again.Violence if they did it over three times.

First of all, if they beated up my child I would talk to them. I would tell the group of kids to stop beating up a little kid, ask them "How would you feel if you were being bullied". In the story Richards mother told Richard to go and get the groceries the first and the second time, but she didn't realize that Richard is too small to defend himself and fight.I would never let my child go to something that he is afraid and getting scared like a little chicken.

In addition, if group of kids beated up my child for the second time I would talk to their parents. If they don't listen to me they must listen to their parents. Tell them to ground their child or something to make them stop bulling my child. If my kid was bulling a little kid I would ground him bad. In the story the gang of boys were teens , Richard was only ten or eleven, he was just exited that he was going to the grocery store. Richards mom didn't even care.

Lastly, I would use force to the gang of boys. If they beated up my child for their third time, thats were it crosses the line, if they don't understand English they might understand some fist. If their parents can't teach them a lesson I will, they need to feel how it feels to being bullied, after that they wont even hurt a fly. In the story Richard's mom handed Richard a broom stick and told him to go and fight, i would never do that, i would get the stick and teach them some manners.

In conclusion being bullied is bad. If your child is being bullied act don't stand there acting as you a good parent. Never use violence, but when it is needed you have too. Just talk to the kids if that wont work talk to their parents and if that wont work then its time for some violence, they need to feel what my child was facing, so that they wont do it again. Would you go up to that level of Violence?

3rd Annotation

In this chapter it talks about Alexanders Mother and Father. Alexanders father King Phillip and his mother Olympias, the article explains thier lives, there past. Talks about how Phillip wanted to go to the west but he was afraid, he thought he was going to die and loose his men. His mother had  a story too, his mother was the daughter of King Epirus, she had Alexander 356 DC. King Phillip left Olympias and married Cleopatra, he was going to have a son so he can get his throne but he died . After that Alexander left when he was 20 years old and never saw his mom again.

Four questions on "The night I won the Right to the Streets Of Memphis"

Question 1

How is Richard similar to you?

Answer 1

There are many ways how I am similar to Richard when i was a little kid, like him. First of all if my mom told me to go and fight for myself i would be scared. In the story, Richard was really scared and suprised because his mom never told him to fight, like if my mom told me to fight I would be suprised too because she never told me to fight. Secondly Richard has a temper when he is mad, like me. When Richard was walking to the gang he was angry, he went on a rampage and was swinging the stick to the boys, he couldn't control it. I remember when i was in fifth grade and i was being bullied by a sixth grader every day,one day he was bugging me and hitting me, made me cry, my temper came and i had to fight him although i got beat up. So me and Richard are similar in being scared and our temper.

Question 2

What was the turing point in the story "The night I won the Right to the Streets of Memphis"?

Answer 2

The turning point in the story "The Night I won the Right to the Street of Memphis" is when Richard's mother gave Richard the stick. First of all when Richard's mom gave richard the stick, Richard was scared and confused. He was scared because he thought he had to fight with the gang, he was scared that his mom told him to fight. He begged his mom to go tomorrow she wouldn't let him because he was scared to some bullies and begging to stay . Secondly Richard was confused he didn't know what to do with the stick. He could either fight or flight. He could go down to the gang and fight or he could go downstairs to the gang and flight or run away from the situation. Thats why the turning point of the story is when, Richard's mom gave him the stick.

Question 3

Why did Richard's mom didn't go outside to talk to the gang her self instead of sending Richard when she knows that he is going to get beat up?

Answer 3

Richard's mom did not go outside to the gang of boys and tell them to stop beating Richard up because she wanted Richard to become a man. First of all she wanted Richard to stand up for himself. Richard got beat up two times and she wanted him to stand up for himself. Imagine Richard five years later, he is getting beat up by ten year olds, she didn't want Richard to become like that. Secondly she wanted him to over come his fears to bigger kids. She wanted Richard to be treated good, he so scared the first time the gang beated them up "They t-t-t-ook the m-money", his mom didn't like that to be scared like a chicken. Thats why Richard's mom didn't go outside to go and talk to the gang.

Question 4

What would happen if Richard had a father living with him?

Answer 4

If Richard had a father in this situation, this story would be different. First of all if Richard had a father living with him i think that the father would go outside and talk to the gang of boys, i know my dad would of done that if i were getting beat up by bullies.Secondly if they didnt listen i think that his father would act such as going to their parents and talk to them about their kids hitting Richard, if they cant stop from a grown up they will might listen to their parents. Lastly i think that he would of got angry if they beated Richard for the third time and went outside and use violence.Thats what would of happen if Richard had a father living with him.

"The Night I Won on the Right to the streets of Memphis" questions and answers

Question 1
In the story, how did the mom react when Richard came back crying the first time?
Answer 1
The mother was angry the first time they beat up Richard, she handed him money and the groceries list again to go to the store.
Question 2
How did the mom react?
Answer 2
The mothers reaction was simple, she didnt really care when Richard got beat up the first time but she was angry. She was angry the second time because Richard go beat up again, then she cracked and gave him a stick because of her anger.
Question 3
Was the boy scared of the gang? Why?
Answer 3
The boy was really scared of the gang members because the gang of boys were beating Roger for no reason and kept stealing his money.
Question 4
Why did the gang kept beating up Richard?
Answer 4
The gang was beating up Richard all the time because they thought it was funny,fun,got money off of him and they could beat him up easily .
Question 5
Was the Richard to go to thr store before the gang beated him up? Why?
Answer 5
Yes Richard was really exited to go to the store to pick up the groceries for his mom. He thought he was growing up and he was being the "man of the house"
Question 6
Did the mom care about the money?
Answer 6
No the mom didnt care for her money, she wanted Richard to get over his fears,stand up, be a man, and fight. She just wanted Richard to go to the store.
Question 7
Was Richard scared, when the mom gave him the broom stick?
Answer 7
Yes Richard was ssared and he was crying because he didnt know what to do with it. It was either fight with the stick or flight and beg his mom to go inside.
Question 8
Why was Richard crying, when he was walking to the gang?
Answer 8
Richard was crying because he was afraid, he had a weapon now, he could get beat up again and go home or to hit them so they can go crying to their mom and dads.
Question 9
Did Richard enjoy hitting the gang hard or was he scared?
Answer 9
Yes Richard was enjoying it because after getting jumped like 2 times he needed that. He was really using violence because he felt crakking a boys chin and he liked it.
Question 10
Why were the big gang of boys were running from a little boy?
Answer 10
The gang of boys were scared because Richard was hitting them really hard. Not that but Richard was beating the boys parents because of his anger between the gang of boys.

2nd Annotation

Alexander the great Man of Spirit, Man of Action, By: Briant Pierre

In this article it explains Alexanders education before he went across Asia. In the spring of 334 BC the twenty two year old King Alexander led an army of 500,00 men on the most ambitous conquest of ancient times.I t was to take them from Greece, Across Asia Minor to India. Combining his extrodanary military skills with diplomacy and a burning sense of destiny,the young king proved himself one of the most greatest generals the world has known.

1 st Annotation

Alexander the Great is probably the most fascinating and enigmatic man in all history. It has been said that he overshadowed the age in which he lived more than any other man before. There is a little argreement among schoolars about the character and motiraction of Alexander. The first asserts that Alexander was a terrible person, while the scond assert that was a good man and leader until he had cross into the east, where he became power- mad and corrupt.

Alexanders father Philip the second, King of macedonia.Philip gained his military education under Epaminodas of Thebes, where he was royal hostage for three years.Philip saw to it that his only son had the best education. Alexander studied for three years under Artstole who was hired  because he was the most renowned philosopher of his day. Alexander also received the very finest education in warfare and politics- his dad tought him.

 

"Thank you mam"

Mr Romero please grade me on my Transistions and Details

Have you ever read "Thank you mam"? Well i did, I liked it, you should read it. It takes place in Harlem yea, Harlem. My favorite part of the story was the conflict because there were a lot of them which i thought were exiting and the conflict was really simple.

The first conflict in the story "Thank you mam" is Man vs Man. It was Man vs Man because Roger tried to steel Ms LBWJ's pcketbook. Ms LBWJ stopped him, kicked him and picked him up to go to her house. A quote from the story "The large woman simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue jeaned sitter. Them she reached down picked the boy up by his shirt front". 

 

The second conflict in the story "Thank you mam"that i liked was Man vs Self. Roger sat down and had a meal and a conversation with Ms LBWJ. He was thinking of running but he didnt, he wanted to lean something from Ms LBWJ. A quote from the story is "He coul make a dash for it down the hall! He could run,run,run,run"!!!!

Lastly the third conflict in "Thank you mam" is Man vs Fate. It was fate that Roger tried to steal a pocketbook that belonged to Ms LBWJ. It was fate that Ms LBWJ would baptise him, teach him and give him ten dollars which we the readers dont know what he was going to do with that money but we have a clue.

I really liked the story. You are thinking "Why should i read this story"? Well its been written by a famous writer, Lagston Hudges. So what???? You are missing a lot on a very interting story!!!!

NHD

The person that i chose was Alexander The Great. I chose Alexander because he was really interesting, he was a awesome ruler, he was greek, and he went half way to Asia! Thats why i chose Alexander the great!!

The war in Iraq

The war in Iraq is a major problem and i think that one candate is right. Barack Obama believes that the war in Iraq is not not nesesery. He will bring back some troops and and leave troops but not to fight. Also put some troops to Afganistan.Barack Obama did not sipport on going to war in Iraq. McCain wants the war in Iraq, he supported Bush on going to war in Iraq in 2002. He believes that we should stay there fight and when it is safe we leave. I suppport Barack Obama because lives can be saved. We arleady lost troops why lose more? I really feel that we arent supppose to be there. For what oil? hatred? what?We should leave there.  

I will graduate in 2012!

Mr Romero please grade me in my Voice And Introduction/Conclusion

Did you know that 40% of students are dropping out of high school before they even graduate?? I will not drop out ! I will graduate in 2012! because of my family, I will try my best and because i want to go college to get a education.

First of all, my family. If i dont graduate my mom will "kill" me. My dad helps me in math when I need help and my mom loves me, supports me, buys what ever i need and helps me when im in trouble or need help with something. They are the best parents!

Futhermore I will try my best. I will try my best, like do all my work, homework,study for tests and I will participate. I always do my work, I really want to graduate high school. I want to have a good education thats why I came to Constitution High school. I am really impressed with Constitution High school. We have our own goverment and much more. No high school has that, Im really lucky to come to this school.

Lastly, my college education. I want to go to college and become a lawyer. I alot of people are telling me "thats to hard" " You will never accomplish that " i dont listen to them, thats my dream! Do you imagine yourself in a court talking,arguing,and telling serious facts to defend your client? I like that . Thats my dream, i have potential. I want to go to college!!! During my college education I want ti learn more! Like American History and African American history.

Thats why I want to graduate in 2012! So what?? Well if you want to failor drop out of school, you might as well practice the phraze" Would you like fries with that?"

Why i came to Constitution HS?

I came to Constitution High School because i want to learn more about the American History because i am interasted in it. In middle school they didnt teach us anything about the American history.Its also a really organized school and the best part is that its 7 blocks away.I wante to come here so bad, and i did, im really glad Con HS accepted me.