Reflection and explanation of final humour assignment
For my final humour assignment Molly and I created a handbook of how to survive Collingwood school . In my opinion , our creation of Molly and Morgans declassified survival guide is funny to me because it discusses real rules that be used within Collingwood school in a humorous , skillful and witty way. The creation is funny because it incorporates different types of humour that can apply to all of my generation. Although the survival guide is directed towards students it could be accustomed to anyones job. The humour that we have created is a comedy of manners. The reason that our survival guide is a comedy of matters is because we use normal situations but elicit humour from them using skillful and witty language. I hope that the jokes we have put in will evoke laughtor from our readers. For example ,when we are simply discussing that it is indispensable to know your literary devices for english class we throw in that if not you will suffer like a beach whale. Whicn is a simile of coarse if you were not already aware. We do not use any low comedy but only clever speech that intrigues the upper class. We discuss the importance of academia in ones high school carrier while comprising ways to achieve an A the quicker and easier way. The use of virtuoso language and the way the survival guide is writtion is what makes it a comedy of manners. In some ways , It is also a comedy of ideas due to the fact that we aegue about ideas withing school and mock things that we feel are friviolus withing school society. We use satire to teach the readers of our survival guide , "how to" avoid running into mess and sucseeding without cheating. Its is adressed to the collingwood community and uses eggageration to help students make it through high school.
In my opinion , creating something humorous was actually a really amusing and mind challenging assignment. I had a lot of struggle coming up with the idea which took us about a week but , once we had chosen the topic an extent number of ideas started flowing through our brains. At times , when trying to add in a joke that related to the particular topic it became difficult. It came to be easier as I continued on further into the project because I was writing something that I actually had knowledge about. Writing a survival guide to high school was something that I was interested in making that in reality I hope will help the current students of Collingwood school. SinceI have first handedly experienced all the teachers and classes within the school , I was able to to not only put forth all the tips and tricks I had collected but also going about it using humours language. This was probably my favourite project in English of my grade 9 year because we really had the opportunity to do whatever we wanted with no limits and I enjoy when my creativity is challenged.
In my opinion , creating something humorous was actually a really amusing and mind challenging assignment. I had a lot of struggle coming up with the idea which took us about a week but , once we had chosen the topic an extent number of ideas started flowing through our brains. At times , when trying to add in a joke that related to the particular topic it became difficult. It came to be easier as I continued on further into the project because I was writing something that I actually had knowledge about. Writing a survival guide to high school was something that I was interested in making that in reality I hope will help the current students of Collingwood school. SinceI have first handedly experienced all the teachers and classes within the school , I was able to to not only put forth all the tips and tricks I had collected but also going about it using humours language. This was probably my favourite project in English of my grade 9 year because we really had the opportunity to do whatever we wanted with no limits and I enjoy when my creativity is challenged.
Morgan and Molly’s declassified school survival guide: Final humour Assingment
Dear future/ current students of the Collingwood community, in this little genius handbook that Molly and I have created we are letting you in on everything that you will ever need to know on not only surviving collingwood but dominating it , so in advance you're welcome. Just so you readers are aware , we Both have been at the school since we couldn't count to two or tie our shoes so...several years. This guide will inform you how to strut through the halls of morven like that girl from your favourite cycle of America's next top model and grasp the top spot of the food chain , in every aspect. Not meaning getting all the good food in the cafe because ew who want that. Anyways , times at morven may be fine and if you're new have no fear...we are willing to help you achieve success in your high school career. So be sure to brag about this at the 10 year reunion. Advice for how to deal with your course subjects , other classmates and the insight to your teachers every move. Learn how to rule the school with your academics , athletics , arts , friends oh and service of coarse.
French: Bonjour...and thats literally about all I can say. Don't tell my French teacher or she might have to kill me. Unless you have be born into the world of speaking french or are one of the super smart french immersions kids you probably share the same feelings for the subject. At collingwood ,as young children in the junior school you spend your days singing and doing little plays in french . Then smack, when you hit grade 6 its time for you to know ever conjugation and verb tense that must be stacked away in your head until you die . As being a solid 84 % student in french here are some tips on trying to make your way through this coarse acting like your native land is the streets of Paris when really you can barely say two words. Throughout the years i truly have put in the effort in completing every test and oral exam..i meant succeeding in oops. Like honestly when i visited europe last summer i never spoke one word of french but i i quoted my verbs better than martin luther kings i have a dream speech. The sad thing was the french people had no clue what i was saying . I may have set you out to think French is a pointless and painful class between and the memorizing and studying, but when it comes down to things who doesn't love putting on a accent and speaking nonsense in a different language 3 times a week. When in french class be sure to ...
1: Always speak in your fake French accent
2: Always copy of google translate(they'll never know!!)
3: KNOW dr mrs vandertramp and you're set for life … heres some help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7olBL4c6eA
4: On ecoute exams (aka listening exams) literally just alternate between A , B ,C D for every answer
English: A couple novels , a shakespeare play a speech and a series of essays how hard could it be ? Its the same scenario every year. English may seem like the slack class where you can put both headphones in and totally jam out to some miley cyrus (which sometimes i do) but , if you really want to receive a good mark your going to have to put in the effort. English is probably the most important course due to the fact that you will actually be forced to apply it in your life (being serious here) so you can write and talk like a genius. Or at least be able to speak above the level of a 7 year old. Think outside the box maybe in the shape of an octagon or parallelogram to really get the creativeness of your brain flowing.Your teacher will much acknowledge it if you take risks and not have the exact same answers as tour partner for every single assignment. Drop a cupcake off on their desk that could never hurt ..imagine how many hours they spent last night marking thousands of essays. English is the only course that is mandatory for university applications and will assist you in every other course you take. If you can talk the talk you can do anything The tips for English class be sure to ..
1: Read the books you are assigned . Seriously its like 200 pages is size 16 font i know you can do it. ( When in doubt use chapter analysis on sparknotes)
2: Use super fancy words in your essays that you'd never actually say and transition words like moreover and furthermore that sound like a British professor.
3: Always get someone smarter than you to edit your essays.
4: Use the website :http://nfs.sparknotes.com/ that will actually give you a snese of what shakespere was talking about in macbeth and a midnights summers dream.
5: Know your literary devices or you will suffer like a beached whale (simile)
Math: Everyone knows that no one actually likes math and if you do thats just plain weird. The thing about the subject is that you either get it or you don't. Most of us don't ,just putting that out there so don't feel bad if you got a 61% on your last test. Hey atleast you passed! Most of the things we tend to learn lets be honest and this stays between us, will never help us later in life. Who needs to know 5x-2x=3x I certainly don't. What? Do you think someone will stop you on the street and be like “YO solve for X bro if 2x=15.” “ Hell to the No just use your handy dandy graphing calculator and stop asking me weird questions”. Another thing is don't dare trying to ask questions you will just get more and more confused. Nod your head as they go over a new concept and pretend you know exactly what you're doing. Don't worry your very expensive math tutor will be waiting for you when you get home so why listen in class? Another plus is if you do some under the table tipping they’ll be sure to do your math homework as well. So Everyone knows those student helpers right? Ok so here’s a little insight on them, they don't speak fluent english, they never graduated and lets just say collingwood lets them work here as one big favour I hope that it will clear up their bad rep. Math only gets worse i hate to tell you but using these tips and tricks can only make you better. Good luck in pre calc!
When in math class be sure to :
1. If you have Richard sit at the very back if the class so he doesn't notice your “impeccable Uniform”.
2. If you don't know an answer to a question always answer 0
3. If your teacher asks to see homework just show it from a previous day( its all looks the same).
4. Never ever study, its all just common sense anyways no need for practice.
5. Just scribble down random numbers you never know you might get a half or quarter mark.
Science; Chemistry, physics and biology just what its all leading up to. You may think you're good at biology because you got 100% on your grade 7 circulatory system test but just wait there is so much more to be known. Science is kind of a mean subject because it builds your confidence in the lower grades and makes you start to think your really good and then boom more and more terms and concepts are introduced and your A slips down to a low B. The thing about the subject is you study hard and memorize all the terms(about 200), write your test, get an A and then forgot it all in the next two days. There's very few people who actually “understand” it. Just know that your textbook is your survival guide to success, read it and learn to love it like chicken soup for the teenage soul. I recently just spent a whole weekend with my textbook it was very pleasurable and I highly recommend it. Make sure you leave all your studying for a unit test for the night before this way you will at least remember one thing ,guaranteeing you a big plump A. Remember if bill nye the science guy doesn't have the answer nobody does.
When in science be sure to :
1. Share your friends workbook (they all look the same).
2. Always put your hair in the bunsen burner the class and teacher will love all the excitement.
3.Turn everything you learn into a song it will help you remember it like this http://www.songsforteaching.com/scienceinsong/mitosisphases.htm
Socials : Oh the subject of socials learning about the amazing history of how things came to be. How physical geography of regions and dense populations make me want to ...die. The hour long videos of the “Medieval Renaissance” have literally been some of the best naps in my life. Socials is a tricky subject and memorizing numerous random dates and names that someone have such a “great significance” to the world today can be tough. So if you want to sucseed either learn to fake your way through it or start making those 1000 cue cards. Personally , when learning about something not quite as interesting as Justin Biebers new music video it is very hard for me to stay focused . This year learning about the first people of Canada kind of turned my brain on sleep mode to say the least. It may seem pointless now but apparently if history will repeat itself if present people do not take it into account. So work hard in socials and open your eyes from your nap or you might be beheaded. When in socials class be sure to ..
1: Learn about all the insignificant details because THEY WILL be on the test
2: Try and save tests from older siblings : they haven't changed in the past 10 years
3: Be blunt and get to the point .. socials teachers hate when you rant on about frivolous things
Uniforms : Private school=uniform ..which is quite obvious if you hadn't already noticed. Some people hate uniforms but i think they make us look like a herd of perfectly dressed elephants . We all look matching but stamp our own sense of individuality on each one of our uniforms whether mr Rickard likes it on not .Whether it being a small pin on your blazer or your signature 2 cm long kilt i've literally seen it all. Most of the teachers will let you get away will the odd missing sock or loose tie but i'm warning you be on the lookout and help your friends. If its monday , you forgot your blazer and Mr. Rickard is walking your way jump in a locker. You will be dead momentarily. Girls don't pull your socks up above your knees and boys dont pull your pants down any lower. Do you really want to sit in a friday detention just because you weren't wearing a gold shirt under your hoodie..get your act together. Kidding! try your best to always remember your uniform but don't worry if its your first time they might let it slide. Yet , that is only if your top button is done up and feels like its choking you. Tips for uniform..
1: Keep basically a spare everything in your locker
2: Only pull your tie down once you have been seated at the assembly or a teacher is guaranteed to catch you
3:be on the lookout for mr rickard not just on monday but ..24/7
Teachers: Teachers are initially the people who can make you enjoy a subject that you used to despise of or create the feeling of dread every time you enter in their presence. I have experienced both, but for the most part the teachers at collingwood want to teach and help you achieve your goal of getting into stanford as hard as its going to be. An apple each monday would be nice but seriously they can get way better food than that in the staff room so enough with the sucking up. Teachers range in their levels of leniency so be aware of whos going to let you hand in the assignment next week when its due tomorrow. For example ..its obvious that someone as sweet and caring as Ms. Bruner will let you hand in the science lab later if you truly just didn't have time to do it and don't understand, hence copy of your friend . On the other hand if Mrs Mclaughlin finds out your socials essay isn't on turnitin there goes 10 %, All teachers are good people inside and are not taking out their bad high school experiences out on you trust me i would know. They are people too and all have their different rules and reasons for them . So learn them and follow. Tips for teachers...
1: Prioritize your subjects ..put the most effort into the subject you are getting the worst mark in
2: Don't talk back or comment on how they look tired today..which is because they spent all night marking your mediocre math test
3: Always ask them why you randomly got a mark off on any assignment and wait until they stumble upon it and you have the chance to argue with them (politely ) until that .5 is rightfully granted towards you.
Friends : Everyone is different and the friends we make in high school may be ones that you will have for the rest of your lives or until tomorrow either way, ..choose wisely. The smart friend , generous friend the funny friend these stereotypes seemed to be filled in every group unique and well weird in their own ways. Sometimes we have to accept there will always be cliques in school depending on interests. If you're new don't be scared come hang with us and you can totally be apart of your next book only if you want to that is. What i'm trying to say is the people at collingwood are extremely friendly and are willing to make you feel comfortable so don't sweat it. Treat your friends like siblings but maybe not as annoying as siblings but as you grow older in your teenage years the more like family they will become. Sometimes you'll need to copy of their homework and thats okay because from time to time they'll cry on your shoulder during the finale of the biggest loser. Friends are truly the ones who will help you survive highschool so stay closer than cub to their mommy. Maybe thats a little extreme but you know what i'm getting at . Tips for friends...
1: Be encouraging and supportive..no one likes a cocky friend
2: Make sure their trustworthy unless you want the universe knowing your secrets
3:word hard play hard together
So thats all folks peace...Joking! However yes , this does bring us to the end of the amazing Morgan and Mollys declassified school survival guide. I do hope we helped you build skills , confidence and understanding of how to be a perfect collingwood student just like we are. Well thats perfect through our eyes but whose elses opinion matters anyways. High Schools going to be a wild ride so try enjoy it without letting your homework pile stack up to your head and wasting your time in detention . This guide will use tactics to help you optimize your success and minimize your mess i've used them all first hand. *Note Keep this in your locker backpack or memorize it. Also the new app M&M’s Declassified school survival guide is not out on itunes for $0.99 buy it today! The best of luck my friends Molly and I have done all we can but now may the odds be ever in your favour!
French: Bonjour...and thats literally about all I can say. Don't tell my French teacher or she might have to kill me. Unless you have be born into the world of speaking french or are one of the super smart french immersions kids you probably share the same feelings for the subject. At collingwood ,as young children in the junior school you spend your days singing and doing little plays in french . Then smack, when you hit grade 6 its time for you to know ever conjugation and verb tense that must be stacked away in your head until you die . As being a solid 84 % student in french here are some tips on trying to make your way through this coarse acting like your native land is the streets of Paris when really you can barely say two words. Throughout the years i truly have put in the effort in completing every test and oral exam..i meant succeeding in oops. Like honestly when i visited europe last summer i never spoke one word of french but i i quoted my verbs better than martin luther kings i have a dream speech. The sad thing was the french people had no clue what i was saying . I may have set you out to think French is a pointless and painful class between and the memorizing and studying, but when it comes down to things who doesn't love putting on a accent and speaking nonsense in a different language 3 times a week. When in french class be sure to ...
1: Always speak in your fake French accent
2: Always copy of google translate(they'll never know!!)
3: KNOW dr mrs vandertramp and you're set for life … heres some help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7olBL4c6eA
4: On ecoute exams (aka listening exams) literally just alternate between A , B ,C D for every answer
English: A couple novels , a shakespeare play a speech and a series of essays how hard could it be ? Its the same scenario every year. English may seem like the slack class where you can put both headphones in and totally jam out to some miley cyrus (which sometimes i do) but , if you really want to receive a good mark your going to have to put in the effort. English is probably the most important course due to the fact that you will actually be forced to apply it in your life (being serious here) so you can write and talk like a genius. Or at least be able to speak above the level of a 7 year old. Think outside the box maybe in the shape of an octagon or parallelogram to really get the creativeness of your brain flowing.Your teacher will much acknowledge it if you take risks and not have the exact same answers as tour partner for every single assignment. Drop a cupcake off on their desk that could never hurt ..imagine how many hours they spent last night marking thousands of essays. English is the only course that is mandatory for university applications and will assist you in every other course you take. If you can talk the talk you can do anything The tips for English class be sure to ..
1: Read the books you are assigned . Seriously its like 200 pages is size 16 font i know you can do it. ( When in doubt use chapter analysis on sparknotes)
2: Use super fancy words in your essays that you'd never actually say and transition words like moreover and furthermore that sound like a British professor.
3: Always get someone smarter than you to edit your essays.
4: Use the website :http://nfs.sparknotes.com/ that will actually give you a snese of what shakespere was talking about in macbeth and a midnights summers dream.
5: Know your literary devices or you will suffer like a beached whale (simile)
Math: Everyone knows that no one actually likes math and if you do thats just plain weird. The thing about the subject is that you either get it or you don't. Most of us don't ,just putting that out there so don't feel bad if you got a 61% on your last test. Hey atleast you passed! Most of the things we tend to learn lets be honest and this stays between us, will never help us later in life. Who needs to know 5x-2x=3x I certainly don't. What? Do you think someone will stop you on the street and be like “YO solve for X bro if 2x=15.” “ Hell to the No just use your handy dandy graphing calculator and stop asking me weird questions”. Another thing is don't dare trying to ask questions you will just get more and more confused. Nod your head as they go over a new concept and pretend you know exactly what you're doing. Don't worry your very expensive math tutor will be waiting for you when you get home so why listen in class? Another plus is if you do some under the table tipping they’ll be sure to do your math homework as well. So Everyone knows those student helpers right? Ok so here’s a little insight on them, they don't speak fluent english, they never graduated and lets just say collingwood lets them work here as one big favour I hope that it will clear up their bad rep. Math only gets worse i hate to tell you but using these tips and tricks can only make you better. Good luck in pre calc!
When in math class be sure to :
1. If you have Richard sit at the very back if the class so he doesn't notice your “impeccable Uniform”.
2. If you don't know an answer to a question always answer 0
3. If your teacher asks to see homework just show it from a previous day( its all looks the same).
4. Never ever study, its all just common sense anyways no need for practice.
5. Just scribble down random numbers you never know you might get a half or quarter mark.
Science; Chemistry, physics and biology just what its all leading up to. You may think you're good at biology because you got 100% on your grade 7 circulatory system test but just wait there is so much more to be known. Science is kind of a mean subject because it builds your confidence in the lower grades and makes you start to think your really good and then boom more and more terms and concepts are introduced and your A slips down to a low B. The thing about the subject is you study hard and memorize all the terms(about 200), write your test, get an A and then forgot it all in the next two days. There's very few people who actually “understand” it. Just know that your textbook is your survival guide to success, read it and learn to love it like chicken soup for the teenage soul. I recently just spent a whole weekend with my textbook it was very pleasurable and I highly recommend it. Make sure you leave all your studying for a unit test for the night before this way you will at least remember one thing ,guaranteeing you a big plump A. Remember if bill nye the science guy doesn't have the answer nobody does.
When in science be sure to :
1. Share your friends workbook (they all look the same).
2. Always put your hair in the bunsen burner the class and teacher will love all the excitement.
3.Turn everything you learn into a song it will help you remember it like this http://www.songsforteaching.com/scienceinsong/mitosisphases.htm
Socials : Oh the subject of socials learning about the amazing history of how things came to be. How physical geography of regions and dense populations make me want to ...die. The hour long videos of the “Medieval Renaissance” have literally been some of the best naps in my life. Socials is a tricky subject and memorizing numerous random dates and names that someone have such a “great significance” to the world today can be tough. So if you want to sucseed either learn to fake your way through it or start making those 1000 cue cards. Personally , when learning about something not quite as interesting as Justin Biebers new music video it is very hard for me to stay focused . This year learning about the first people of Canada kind of turned my brain on sleep mode to say the least. It may seem pointless now but apparently if history will repeat itself if present people do not take it into account. So work hard in socials and open your eyes from your nap or you might be beheaded. When in socials class be sure to ..
1: Learn about all the insignificant details because THEY WILL be on the test
2: Try and save tests from older siblings : they haven't changed in the past 10 years
3: Be blunt and get to the point .. socials teachers hate when you rant on about frivolous things
Uniforms : Private school=uniform ..which is quite obvious if you hadn't already noticed. Some people hate uniforms but i think they make us look like a herd of perfectly dressed elephants . We all look matching but stamp our own sense of individuality on each one of our uniforms whether mr Rickard likes it on not .Whether it being a small pin on your blazer or your signature 2 cm long kilt i've literally seen it all. Most of the teachers will let you get away will the odd missing sock or loose tie but i'm warning you be on the lookout and help your friends. If its monday , you forgot your blazer and Mr. Rickard is walking your way jump in a locker. You will be dead momentarily. Girls don't pull your socks up above your knees and boys dont pull your pants down any lower. Do you really want to sit in a friday detention just because you weren't wearing a gold shirt under your hoodie..get your act together. Kidding! try your best to always remember your uniform but don't worry if its your first time they might let it slide. Yet , that is only if your top button is done up and feels like its choking you. Tips for uniform..
1: Keep basically a spare everything in your locker
2: Only pull your tie down once you have been seated at the assembly or a teacher is guaranteed to catch you
3:be on the lookout for mr rickard not just on monday but ..24/7
Teachers: Teachers are initially the people who can make you enjoy a subject that you used to despise of or create the feeling of dread every time you enter in their presence. I have experienced both, but for the most part the teachers at collingwood want to teach and help you achieve your goal of getting into stanford as hard as its going to be. An apple each monday would be nice but seriously they can get way better food than that in the staff room so enough with the sucking up. Teachers range in their levels of leniency so be aware of whos going to let you hand in the assignment next week when its due tomorrow. For example ..its obvious that someone as sweet and caring as Ms. Bruner will let you hand in the science lab later if you truly just didn't have time to do it and don't understand, hence copy of your friend . On the other hand if Mrs Mclaughlin finds out your socials essay isn't on turnitin there goes 10 %, All teachers are good people inside and are not taking out their bad high school experiences out on you trust me i would know. They are people too and all have their different rules and reasons for them . So learn them and follow. Tips for teachers...
1: Prioritize your subjects ..put the most effort into the subject you are getting the worst mark in
2: Don't talk back or comment on how they look tired today..which is because they spent all night marking your mediocre math test
3: Always ask them why you randomly got a mark off on any assignment and wait until they stumble upon it and you have the chance to argue with them (politely ) until that .5 is rightfully granted towards you.
Friends : Everyone is different and the friends we make in high school may be ones that you will have for the rest of your lives or until tomorrow either way, ..choose wisely. The smart friend , generous friend the funny friend these stereotypes seemed to be filled in every group unique and well weird in their own ways. Sometimes we have to accept there will always be cliques in school depending on interests. If you're new don't be scared come hang with us and you can totally be apart of your next book only if you want to that is. What i'm trying to say is the people at collingwood are extremely friendly and are willing to make you feel comfortable so don't sweat it. Treat your friends like siblings but maybe not as annoying as siblings but as you grow older in your teenage years the more like family they will become. Sometimes you'll need to copy of their homework and thats okay because from time to time they'll cry on your shoulder during the finale of the biggest loser. Friends are truly the ones who will help you survive highschool so stay closer than cub to their mommy. Maybe thats a little extreme but you know what i'm getting at . Tips for friends...
1: Be encouraging and supportive..no one likes a cocky friend
2: Make sure their trustworthy unless you want the universe knowing your secrets
3:word hard play hard together
So thats all folks peace...Joking! However yes , this does bring us to the end of the amazing Morgan and Mollys declassified school survival guide. I do hope we helped you build skills , confidence and understanding of how to be a perfect collingwood student just like we are. Well thats perfect through our eyes but whose elses opinion matters anyways. High Schools going to be a wild ride so try enjoy it without letting your homework pile stack up to your head and wasting your time in detention . This guide will use tactics to help you optimize your success and minimize your mess i've used them all first hand. *Note Keep this in your locker backpack or memorize it. Also the new app M&M’s Declassified school survival guide is not out on itunes for $0.99 buy it today! The best of luck my friends Molly and I have done all we can but now may the odds be ever in your favour!
Humour is fundamental to our success as a species assignment #4
Truthfully , the term funny can not be defined in one way by one specific person. So what really is funny and what makes us find things funny ? In the article The Pattern Recognition Theory of Humour by Alastair Clarke answers the centuries old question of what is humour. I agree with the ideas and key points of what funny really is. Something that a specific group of people may find humourous will be compleatly different from another. Repetitions and patterns of certain topics and ideas is what makes something funny to someone. Humour occurs when the brain recognizes a pattern that surprises , the recognition is what makes that specific thought humorous Humour is a huge part of our society as a whole and shapes each individual differently we need it to live. Alastiar Clarke explains “An ability to recognize patterns instantly and unconsciously has proved a fundamental weapon in the cognitive arsenal of human beings.” Recognising patterns enables us to quickly understand our environment and function effectively within it: language, which is unique to humans, is based on patterns. Although his explanation is complex in my opinion i understand that humour is when our brain recognizes repetition or when the mind is completely surprised.
Scoop it link assignment #1
http://www.scoop.it/t/morgan-s-english-9-humour-unit
construction sight + school = successful students satire assignment #3
The rumbling sounds of jack hammers rings through your ears as you sit down to write your calculus 12Ap exam, which will determine the outcome of your future. For children attending Collingwood school for the year of 2013 and 2014 will be literally learning inside a full on construction sight. That's right cranes , large machines and caution tape surrounding them as if they are trapped in. Their soon to be transformed school is expected to be ready in 2014 and just by looking at the model looks like a 5 star hotel. In the mean time the students are fortunate enough to really bare down to their studies while their school is stripped down to the dark drywall. The materialistic aspect of school will we wiped away forcing them to prove their creativity and intelligence. The beginning has just started for this Collingwood community of their long ,enjoyable and smooth ride to entering their new school. Just yesterday, I interviewed a boy in gr. 11 who was giving a chemistry presentation when the drilling got so loud that a speaker fell on his head.This will really keep the students and teachers alert at all times and ready for a dangerous situations as well as interested and awake during all class presentations. As well , there no parking what so ever so all teachers park at park royal mall and then take a bumpy shuttle ride to the school which really allows them all to bond. The filed is ripped out so say good bye to the spring fair and playing Frisbee on the filed at lunch . Hello extra studying time in the cramped library. All this extra "inside time" will result in obese students will overachieving academic standards ..how perfect. I interviewed Molly Wight and her departing words said it all. "Its going to be a long ride to achieving this new school and the journey to get there is just beginning".
Are Canadians funny ? assignment #2
Being a proud Canadian my whole life I understand why that in the American culture there is rivalry about our various thoughts and understandings of humor. In an article I just recently read titled " Of Moose and Men " the author Bruce McCall wrote a witty article about the dry and "non existing " humor within Canadian. I do agree in the sense that American humor can be interpreted quite different from a Canadian point of view and vice versa.In my opinion humour can not be judged and categorized by different races. Society thinks that just because America is bigger it is better , which is not always the case. Some of the best comedians and funniest people come from Canada; as they are smart and use social satire to swap the opinions of people. They use a diversity of comedy of ideas , manners and low comedy to make each joke that much funnier. So yes in my opinion Canadians are funny and although Americans do not understand all our jokes they should respect our ways of humor.
The ride of transformation
It was a gleaming Sunday afternoon as Sarah nervously fidgeted with her ticket. She covered her face from the other children roaring of laughter towards the way she looked . She immediately pulled the hood from her coat over her bald head and batted her big baby blue eyes (Smiley trick #2)at her mother . A moment later, she glanced shamefully down at the cold cracking concrete (Smiley trick #2) as if this whole thing was her fault. In her mind, Sarah knew today was her final day to be a child , her youth would soon become extinct as dinosaurs (Smiley trick #2) . Clash Bang boom(smiley trick #2) the sounds from loud metal bars rang through her ears , disturbing her present serious train of thought. The doctor had always restricted Sarah from any activity remotely treacherous , due to her cancer.Tomorrow chemotherapy would re commence and all she had ever dreamed of doing was to experience the exhilarating ride of a roller coaster. She had waited 13 years for this day and she seem to be as skittish as the old squeaky ,ridden out roller coaster breaks(Smiley trick #2). Her mother escorted her to a seat and Sarah allowed her to help her buckle up although , knowing in her mind she did not need any help. Her whole life people had fussed over her and tried to help comprehend her agony of knowing that death would soon be approaching. The roller coasted slowly rode away as Sarah waved at her mother taking a deep breath. She was finally free. Whoosh a gust of warm wind blew on her face which smelled almost like a fresh garden. (Smiley trick #3)Her stomach felt as if it was suddenly coming threw her mouth but she didnt mind. It was everything she had imagined and more. The bursting red and orange horizon looked perfectly as Sarah approached the top of the roller coaster. Breathing heavily now , Sarah knew to live she had to be hopeful, live in the moment and understand that that you must live your life and appreciate every minute of it (smiley trick #4).
Of Mice and Men movie and book comparison
After watching the movie and reading the amazing story of two best friends in "Of Mice and Men" I discovered a few similarities and differences within each. Reading the book first , made me actually enjoy it more than the movie as it was more descriptive and realistic. I felt the movie left out some key points and the characters especially Lennie were not played very well. The book explained it so that every time George was mad a Lennie he was furious which did not come across in the movie. The movie left out the main part of the story that showed the struggle that George had when shooting Lennie in the end. Instead George just pulled the trigger in the movie which made it seem like he did not even have to think about it. That made the original novel very moving and a great two story of how to very opposite people can be best friends.
Empire State of Mind Assignment
After listening, watching and reading through the lyrics of the inspirational song “empire state of mind” by Jay Z, I have realized it can be an example of achieving the American dream. Jay Z discusses how he came from form “the hood “ growing up in a tough environment dealing drugs to now living on billboard, being next to De Niro and sitting courtside at the Knicks game. Some people could question if this song is about the American dream or simply Jay Z showing off everything he has and done after becoming successful with his music. Referring to himself as “the king” and stating he made the “Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can. In my opinion Jay z is telling us about his success but also how he faced his challenges and became a better person to achieve his goals leading to grasp his personal American dream. In jay Z’s point of view his dream is living the high life with lots of money which may be the complete opposite of mine or yours. In the first verse Jay Z says “Since I made it here I can make it anywhere. This proves that Jay Z’s definition of the dream has been achieved for him, and although most people wont be as rich or successful as him we can all achieve our dream if we have determination and some imagination. Thank you Jay Z for demonstrating anything is possible.
Irony in the Gift of the Magi
1) Jim buys Della combs for her long beautiful hair for christmas. This is ironic because Della cut off all her long beautiful hair and sold it to afford Jim's present.
2) Jim got the the money to buy Della's gift , by selling his precious watch. This is ironic because Della bought Jim a new fob chain for his watch.
3) In the end of the story Dramatic irony is used because the readers know what Jim and Della bought for each other for Christmas ,but they do not. Also, situational irony is present because both Jim and Della sold their prized possessions and both gifts were supposed to be intended for those specific possessions.
2) Jim got the the money to buy Della's gift , by selling his precious watch. This is ironic because Della bought Jim a new fob chain for his watch.
3) In the end of the story Dramatic irony is used because the readers know what Jim and Della bought for each other for Christmas ,but they do not. Also, situational irony is present because both Jim and Della sold their prized possessions and both gifts were supposed to be intended for those specific possessions.
Response on 12 Angry Woman
After seeing "12 Angry Woman" I have several opinions about this powerful play. Firstly I thought the set , costumes and effects were amazing. The story line was very intriguing and suspenseful which made me very interested in the actresses. I thought that Anna Yamoka the opposing juror and leading role was the best actress due to her forceful performance. Although at times , a few of the girls laughed which was disappointing they regained there focus and in the end put of a great play. All 12 girls seemed very dedicated to their roles believing themselves as the jury. I find it very interesting when a play is set in one place the whole time and is not dependent on movement etc , but simply on pure acting. A great actress can be recognized clearly when this occurs. I think all of the work of the Drama department was defiantly worth it and a polished, powerful play was the end product.
Ms. Strange-worth's unusual letters : Lit circle assignment
Dear Mrs. Hilly,
I just wanted to inform you that I have become familiar with the series of unfortunate events that have had to encounter. Those maids of you and your friends are garbage, they are sabotaging you right before your eyes and you don’t even realize. Personal information and lots of it is about to be released about all of you that will ruin your perfect reputations forever. I agree your idea about the toilets is genius I just wish that friend of yours would put it in the paper correctly already, so it could be enforced as a law. I can’t imagine how humiliated you must of felt when all those people left their toilets in your yard. Its all people talk about in the suburbs these days. Those maids do carry diseases and are harmful to every family. We need to show them the whites are in charge and they cannot push us around. Not to mention that time your ex maid made you one of her delicious pies. You know exactly the one I’m talking about. Are you prepared for everyone to know about these shameful happenings that have occurred to you recently?
You need to stop them now because we don’t know what they are capable of doing. They are evil people destroying our society, as we know it.
Sincerely,
Ms. Strangeworth
Dear Aibileen and Minny,
Where to even start. Your disrespect and ambition is discussing. You think you can silently and secretly backstab your bosses. I hope you know you haven’t tricked everyone on this block. I know about your book in the making and everything you have planned with Ms.. Skeeter. There is no way I will let you get away with this it is not right before you know it you’ll be behind bars with the rest of your people. You are thieves carry diseases and are just overall evil people. Stop being so ungrateful and appreciate the employment and new toilets that could be yours if you weren’t so difficult about all of this. The pie Minny, The sayings you tell Mae Mobley Aibileen everything shows what kind of people you really are. You’re second-class, rude and downright evil.
Sincerely,
Ms. Strangeworth
I just wanted to inform you that I have become familiar with the series of unfortunate events that have had to encounter. Those maids of you and your friends are garbage, they are sabotaging you right before your eyes and you don’t even realize. Personal information and lots of it is about to be released about all of you that will ruin your perfect reputations forever. I agree your idea about the toilets is genius I just wish that friend of yours would put it in the paper correctly already, so it could be enforced as a law. I can’t imagine how humiliated you must of felt when all those people left their toilets in your yard. Its all people talk about in the suburbs these days. Those maids do carry diseases and are harmful to every family. We need to show them the whites are in charge and they cannot push us around. Not to mention that time your ex maid made you one of her delicious pies. You know exactly the one I’m talking about. Are you prepared for everyone to know about these shameful happenings that have occurred to you recently?
You need to stop them now because we don’t know what they are capable of doing. They are evil people destroying our society, as we know it.
Sincerely,
Ms. Strangeworth
Dear Aibileen and Minny,
Where to even start. Your disrespect and ambition is discussing. You think you can silently and secretly backstab your bosses. I hope you know you haven’t tricked everyone on this block. I know about your book in the making and everything you have planned with Ms.. Skeeter. There is no way I will let you get away with this it is not right before you know it you’ll be behind bars with the rest of your people. You are thieves carry diseases and are just overall evil people. Stop being so ungrateful and appreciate the employment and new toilets that could be yours if you weren’t so difficult about all of this. The pie Minny, The sayings you tell Mae Mobley Aibileen everything shows what kind of people you really are. You’re second-class, rude and downright evil.
Sincerely,
Ms. Strangeworth
The Veldt News Article : Tragic event of the African Veldt Nursery
Last night Mr and Mrs Hadley were murdered in their own home by lions within their children's nursery. This happened due to the imagination of their kids who dreamed of an African Veldt in their nursery and before heir eyes it was there. The parents were about to shut down the nursery and thought it was not good for their family. All the machines running their lives and doing everything for them was unnecessary. While they were about to move away they let the children go in the nursery for the last time. The parents came in to reply to the reoccurring screams they had been hearing. To their surprise the children actually locked them inside the nursery. We suspect the lions came to life and ripped the parents to shreds. As the children watched the vultures eat the remains of the parents the families phycologist was present as well. When the police inspected the scene this morning a bloody scarf and ripped wallet were found that had belonged to the parents. We also interviewed Mr Mclean the families psychologist and was there when the death went down he explained to us how the nursery had ruined everything for the family. We tried to talk to the children Wendy and Peter but they just ignored us and both sat there smirking to themselves. The death of there parents or you could even call it murder considering it was these two children who locked there parents in.The kids took advantage of their privileges and technology got the best of them. I guess we have to think these days is everything in our live dependent on technology really a good thing ? Or should we just go back to basics and do things for ourselves like the way things are supposed to be ? Its really up to you but this tragic story is just one of the many . R.i.P Lydia and George Hadley.
Once Upon a Time Connection
The once upon a time story happened many years a go and our society has come an incredibly long way since then. Colored poeple were so misjudged and picked on back then we should all be in shame for what has happened in our past. A connection I can think of is how us canadians have treated the first nations people. They are proud canadians themselves who setteled here first and took stand on this land to make it their own. Suddeny our people came and just took over shoving them to live under the bridges and giving them several rules of things they can and can not do . In my opinion this is very unfair and they should be the ones telling us to do . We need to respect others and especially ones who gave us this beautiful place BC to live in. Everyone needs to stop judging people on anything and everything about them. Accept one another , we are all equal