Jammer Christmas Dinner.

The Jammer dinner was a exhilirating night. There was a lot of people of course. We had to walk up the stairs because not everyone would fit in the elevator. While I was there I talked to the people that were in my table and the sponsor who was going to give us our present. As time pass, the sponsor started letting people go eat by table because it was crouded in there. The food was good, they had pasta, salad, chicken, and different sauces for the pasta. After we all ate we were told to go down stairs for the hay ride. The hay ride went around a track that had lots of different holiday lights. After the hay ride we went to go drink hot sweet chocolate with marshmallows in it. After everyone was done drinking their hot chocolate we all went upstairs again to go open our present. When I open my present was thankful for the stuff I got, I told my sponsor thank you for the gifts.

CW: "Lamb to the Slaughter" Irony Paragraph Week 16 12/13

In "Lamb to the Slaughter," Roald Dahl uses irony to make the story realistic. For example, while the detectives are eating the leg of lamb one says, "Probably right under our very nose. What you think, Jack?" and in the other room, Mary Maloney began to giggle (p.324 ). The readers knows that the detectives are eating the evidence, which is why Mary giggles. Since the readers know and the characters do not, this is dramatic irony. In this situation, the readers feel like yelling at the detectives because the evidence is "right under our very noses." In addition, the cashier ask if she wanted to buy meat but she said "No, I've got meat thanks. I got a nice piece of lamb, from the freezer." It's ironic because the lamb isn't in the freezer like she says. In fact it has already been used as a murder weapon instead of food. This surprises the reader because Mary is able to think of an alibi immediately after she murdered her husband.

Brian Ambiguity Paragraph

In "Notes from a Bottle," James Stevenson's use of ambiguity engages the reader. For example, in the second note the narrator said, "The children, as usual, are riding bicycles up and down the hall, as adults - bundled up in all manner of clothing, and carrying drinks and candles - roaming the building going from one party to another." This shows that maybe they think they are going to die and they want to have a good last few hours. This also shows that It is engaging because the readers want to know what is going to happen and why they are partying. In addition, in the third note the narrator said, "There has been constant speculation on the cause of the flood - an atomic test is a popular explanation - but no one has any information at all, and no one really expects any." This shows that there could have been multiple meanings as to why the flood happened. This also shows that the readers want to know what happened so that is why the story is so engaging and it causes the readers to pay attention. In conclusion, the story “Notes from a Bottle” is engaging because it has ambiguity and keeps you interested.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 15

Cell phones are not safe to use while driving. For example, texting while driving makes you pay mopre attention to your phone than the road. This shows that drivers are careless and unaware of their surroundings because they're using their phones. This also shows that peole dont understand the CONCEPT of safety are selfish  In addition many people crash or kill someone from texting while driving This shows that, if people are on their phone while driving they can not assess dangerous situation fast enough This also shows that drinking while driving can relate to tecting while driving because drivers are unaware and cause accidents.  In conclusion, using phones while driving is unsafe for the driver and people around

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 9

Junk food should be banned from high school vending machines. For example it's a STRATEGY to prevent obiesty .
This shows that schools are intersted in the students' health.
This also shows that if kids didn't see the vending machine they wouldn't want it.
In addition, kids over use the vending machines at school.
This shows that school dont offer an ALTERNATIVE junk food.
This also shows that kids aren't mature enough when it comes to their wealth.

What is your favourite time of day?

My favorite time of the day is night time. Reason is because there is always mOre things to do at night because everyone is out of school and work. Also I have more energy and free time. It's fun at. Ight because there is party's or kick backs at your friends house

Possessive Nouns

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 5

Vaccinations should be required for all children. One reason is, the children should be able to be sent to school without the worry of catching a dangerous disease. In school they have picture that ILLUSTRATED why vaccination are needed. Vaccination prevent you from getting diseases like chickenpox or Diphtheria.
Like seat belts and car seats, vaccines can be lifesavers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said immunization is the most important public health act in history, after safe drinking water. There is a lot of POSITIVE reason why you should get vaccination.

JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 4

The pressure of teen sports has not gone too far. 
For example, Players ask for more because they want to make it pro and be the best.
This shows that coaches aren't pressuring teens in sports.
This also shows that after a while they will CONSTRUCT into a good player.
In addition, if you ask a pro how hard did they work for to get there and they will say they worked hard
This shows that when your kid is working hard and go out to see them in their game you will IDENTIFY.
This also shows that when players are feeling pressure they really aren't, their coach wants their players to be significant.

Noun project

What is your favourite month? Why?

My favorite month is december. One reason why December is my favorite month is because it is my birhtday on that month. Another reason is because I like the weather, it's cold and it feels good. Other reasons are because we are on break which we can spend time with people we care. Final reason is because there is a lot of spending time with friends and having fun a lot.

Brian's Paperless Classroom Orientation Unit Assessment 2012

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JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 3

Video-game makers have the right to sell violent video games to minors. Kids are smart enough to know not to do what they do in video games. A video game will teach problem solving which is an important skill to learn, more important in the age of digital information than memorizing certain facts and formulas which can be easily located. If parents EXAMINE  their kids when they are playing they are focussing on the game a lot. After playing a lot of games they Derive different things from the game, some gcould be bad but most can be good.

JCCS Academic Language Written Assessment Week 2

People should go to jail for harassing people on online. Some people killed themselves because of someone sending a TEXT and harassing them. This has happen before and it still happens today. Adults tell you words are words but kids don't understand that. Words can AFFECT a lot of people that's why you should be carefull what you say to people. Also it's not right putting people business on the Internet

JCCS Academic Language Written Assessment Week 1

Video game makers shoul not have the right to sell violent video games to minors. Some kids don't live in the right environment, if kids are all ready seeing things they shouldn't be seeing they ate going to think that shooting people is right or stealing is right. Also kids can learn things from the games such as cursing.  If you EXAMINE most kids start cussing because they either hear it from T.V or video games. A lot of bad things DERIVE from video games. Before buying a game parents should ANALYZE the game beforing buying it.

Romeo & Juliet first sight love

I believe first sight love is true. When a guy sees a girl there is something that attract him to her. When you are at the club and you a girl and something got your attention towards her you start talking to her.

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Personal Changes Blog Paragraph

At the beginning of my freshman year, I was smaller and acting dumb. Now I am more serious about school and actually trying to maintain my grades. For example, I didn't try hard in school or did the homework at all. But now I am more focus into school and I try doing all the work before I do anything. I am glad that I'm not failing my freshman year. By senior year, I hope to be a good role model and have good grades so I can go to college.

Policy

One policy I wish I could change is to get more money for clothes. Currently this policy states you only get $100 for spending on clothes. $100 is not enough money to buy clothes especially when they take you to expensive clothes store. Store these days are expensive. If this policy was change u would be able to get more clothes. Another reason is people need more clothe and a $100 is not enough. If it was change people would be more happy and wouldn't ask to go clothing shopping every month

Spring break blog post

For my spring break I went to L.A. To see my family. It took a while to get there. I live in South Gate right next to Compton. While I was there I was talking with my cousin an talking about where I live. While I was there I played video games and eat most the time I watched movies and played online with mike and we smash on people in madden. I helped paint the walls for the house. At the end it ended up looking nice. I went to the store and bought food. My break was good and I had fun

Academic Language Week 29 - School Conferences

parents should face jail time for missing their child's school conference. By going to your kids conference it lets you know how they are doing in school. Conference is ameeting they have and its about a student and how they are doing, its good to go to because it gives you RESOURCES about your kids education. If parents don't go to their kids conference how are they going to know how they are doing in shool. Also it shows ids that their parents aren't paying attention to their school work so they slack off. But if parents go to their kids conference it could help their kids SEEK their future. Another important thing is conference keep you updated on your kid like if he has been miss behaving. Example, if your kid gets expell they have to TRANSFER school and you wouldn't know why your kid got expell and the reason is because you weren't checking on your kids education.

Trayvon Martin paragraph

Is it sad that this kid got killed. The man that murder him should be in jail. The government should do something about. They should change the law in florida. No one should have the righ to kill someone unless you are being harm. Also this is racism because there was people that heard him scream and the police didn't ask the witness what happen. This man should be in jail

Academic launguage week 28 GPS

Gps should require for Habitual truant students. By having the Gps it will help them do better. Thea devices are provided by the ADMINISTER. Also by having these Gps it will keep students more in school. After a while the students using the device will CONDUCT there behavior to a more appropriate.Gos are good for those kids that have a hard time in school.

Rain blog paragraph

Without rain things would be different. Rain cleans a lot of things like rooftop of houses, cars, streets, ocean, rivers, and places where water doesn't reach. The rain helps grow vegetation where people don't live. Another important thing is it helps little bugs and insect such as snails. This is why I think rain is good it has a lot of benefits

Poetry Assessment Project

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Testing thoughts paragraph

I would prepare myself for the CAHSEE by studying. Also I could ask the 10th graders what type of questions. Also online there might be information or study guides to help you pass the CAHSEE. Doing my work in class and homework can help me for the CAHSEE. You can ask your teachers or parents about the CAHSEE. I would do good on the CAHSEE because I do what I have to do

Academic Language Week 22 - Felons Voting

Felon should not be able to vote. people that have commit felonies should not be able to vote for many COMPLEX reasons. It wouldn't be right for them to vote because they have done something bad it is RELEVANT like if something illegal trying to vote. Also they are in jail and they probably don't have the SOURCE of education in there for them to learn who is running for president.

Academic Language Week 2 - Cars

 I would want a car to drive itself. It would be good because it can save time because it would know the right route where I'm going. People woudn't have to learn the METHOD of driving. It is good because if you give the car a distination after it will arrive the car will PROCEED anywhere else you want it to go. By having cars drive not a lot of accidents will OCCUR. This is why I think cars driving itself is better







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Academic launguage week 25

Adults shoul have the right to carry a concealed handgun. They should be able to because there is dangerous people out there that have guns. They should ESTABLISH a rule that everyone Gould have a gun because it could cause less robberies and deaths. You can INDICATE that carrying a handgun is safe because there is people that may not have legs or have problems which they can't defend them self. Also you could JUSTIFY that if a lady had a gun and he was being rob by three men she could protect herself. That's why I think carrying a handgun can be good

Homonyms practice paragraph

We went to a different school to play football. It was their home field and they're excited. They're so bump up because it is their homecoming dance, so they had a reason why they want to win. There is a lot of people there cheering for their he team. We kicked off to them and they run it until he was tackle. After while we get the ball and we start running the ball but we fail to score. In the second quarter we finally score and right after that they came back with a touchdown of their own. Third quarter we get another touchdown but gets called back because he was taunting while he was running into the in zone. They score so now they are winning people start getting frustrated. After fumbling couple times we finally score. Now it's a time game and it's their ball. Our defense stops them but their defense stopped us too. The game ended and it was tie they refuse to go over time. It was a good game their team running back was a good player and he was the one who helped the most

Academic Language Week 25 - Concealed Handguns

Adult should not be able to carry a concealed handgun. People would be using their guns over reason that are not ment to shoot each other over. The situation would not ESTAbLISH anything, there would be nothing but gore and more and more violence. You don't use handguns to JUSTIFY what's right. Guns are used for other to indicate and tell people to stand there ground. And therefor guns should mot be held by any adults without a reasons to.

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Technology in school

Teachers using technology help me learn. Technology helps a lot of people and it can help students. If you are in class and you forgot what homework was you can go on the Internet and go to the teachers blog and look what homework was. This helps a lot because sometimes I have appointments and by having the homework online is easy because I can do it on my phone or any computer. Also my teacher can help me on my homework by me emailing her which is a good thing. Using technology is good because it saves money because you won't have to buy pencils, backpacks, or any school supply. it is difficult for some people to use a computer but bats okay because there is classes for that. What if a teacher has a big class and can't see what everyone is doing? That's okay because teachers can actually see what you are doing and take control of the computer. The best thing that technology helps me with is that I came do my work anywhere.

Academic language week 24

Online learning is a effective way of learning. Taking classes online is good because you pay more attention. It is easy to access a computer for most people so it's good for people that travel around the world or places. Taking classes on the computer helps you because there isn't anyone bothering you. Also you get to work on your own pace. Some students like to work in an AREA where is quiet. Also if a student had a question they can email there teacher an can CLARIFY them the problem. The DIFFERENTIATIONS between online learning and public school is that online you have a better chance of leaning because you go on your pace and there isn't no distractions. Also you can do the work when you have the time so if you have a job you can do your homework after you are done doing whatever you had to do.

Should dog fights be illegal?

Dog fights should be illegal. They should be illegal because it is cruel to dogs to have them fight to the death just for money. The dogs have more potanchol then fighting each other. The Formula for the way dogs were triend is by showing them how to fight for blood. There is a distend difference between showing dog love and killing them for money. I have a strong passen for dogs so I strongly believ that dog fight should be illegal.

Imagery in Poetry Blog Post Paragraph

When I went to the beach I had the best time. The air was cool and the sun was just right. The water was warm and the waves were calm. It smell salty and you could tatse the salty water when it hit your face. You could hear the cars, birds , and the waves crashing at the shortline I felt the sanf on my feet and I saw the sun reflection on the water.

Academic week 21 steriods

Athlets should not be able to take steroids. Steroids is a bad thing but it can be good to but if use to much steroids it can cause health issues after a certain time of PERIOD. Some affects that it has or can cause PhysicalPhysical consequences include liver tumors and cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure and increases in cholesterol levels, kidney tumors, fluid retention, and severe acne. Men may experience shrinking of the testicles, reduced sperm count, infertility, baldness, breast development, and increased risk of prostate cancer. The RINWRY reason why athletes use it so they. An get stronger, faster, and in shape better. Some countries or other people have a TRADITION of using steriods because they believe it helps them.

Second semester goals 2012

My goal for this semester is to pass all my classes with a C or B. I choose this goal because I want to go to college and because I don't want to go to summer school. Also so I can play sports and be able to work. I will achieve these goals by behaving in class, being respectful, listening, and doing my homework. Most important us to stay away from people that are bad influence in me. Also I'll achieve my goal by staying busy in activities.At the end of the semester I will achieved my goal by dong all my homework, listening, being respectful, and staying active

symbolism

powerade cap- sports and activities

black- is my mom and my favorite color

purple -my best freind and my favorite color

pencil-because I had a hard time in school but i like it

peace signed- I am peacful I don't like violence or loud or crazy

persuasive essay

Brian B.
English 9
Persuasive Essay
January 25, 2012

Buffet: Offers More Than You Think

Breakfast and lunch should be served as a buffet to serve various dietary needs.
At San Pasqual in the cafe, they serve the same food every week. A lot of people don’t like the food that is being serve to them. By setting up breakfast and lunch buffet-style, it gives more options for students to eat what they want. It would also offer them more opportunities to eat healthy.
I think by have a buffet it gives more option for kids to choose from.The food is limited and repetitious every week. But if there is a buffet it gives multiple choices for people who are dieting or who have allergy's.Many people say that it will give kids too many choices and can cause overweight issues. Will if there is a buffet and instead of people making their plates it will be serve to them and there would be a limit to the food you can get.Kids will get the vitamins they need everyday. Also it would help kids eat healthy. Adult always say to eat breakfast so they can concentrate in school and by having different variety of foods it will make kids eat and will be able to concentrate in school.
The build will be serve to kids so they can still eat right and be healthy. By doing this it will keep them safe from health issues. Most food that is serve in the cafe is non vegetarian eater and it is not fair. Some people are allergic to some foods and their only option is to eat salads or something that they are not allergic too. A buffet can give multiple choices for any type of dietary needs. People might say that there isn’t many vegetarians. That can be true but there is a lot of people that have allergies. Kids could be starving during school because they couldn’t eat lunch either because they were allergic or are vegetarian. A buffet could be a very good thing in schools. It can increase kids to learn more if they are eating right and treating them all the same.
Peoples favorite food can change their emotions. If you're having a bad day and lets say that potato's make you happy and when you go to lunch they are serving them and can change your whole day around. Also having different foods can encourage kids to try new foods so they don’t always eat the same thing. Not everyone has favorite food and might not change someones day but kids could try new food maybe they haven’t Eaton before. By trying different foods it can encourage them to maybe one day become a chief.
Lets say you woke up late. You run outside and you see the bus leaving already now you have to walk to school. When you arrive you remember you left your backpack at home. Out of all these things you forgot, you went to sleep late so you”re tired. You're in class and can’t keep your eyes open then its lunch time and you see some fruit salad. You a bowl of fruit salad and the sweet taste of the fruit gives you some boost and you end up finishing the day. Some food can give some energy to kids thers it can help them feel more relax or even calmer.
Foods can or have some power or taste that can make you happy or give you energy.
Having buffets in schools can help more than you think. It satisfies kids’ appetites, classes, or even emotions. Also it treats everyone in school fair by having food for those who have different dietary needs. It also can help kids’ health. By allowing buffet style serving in cafeterias, it will a tremendous difference in students’ happiness and lives.

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Plot Reading Assessment Project-http://brianspa.blogspot.com/2011/09/plot-assessment-project_19.html
Character Reading Assessment Project
Narrator Reading Assessment Project-http://brianspa.blogspot.com/2011/11/narrator-assessment-project.html
Symbolism Reading Assessment Project-http://brianspa.blogspot.com/2012/01/symbolism.html
Narrative Essay-http://brianspa.blogspot.com/2012/01/narrator-project.html
Persuasive Essay-http://brianspa.blogspot.com/2012/01/persuasive-essay.html

Narrator project

Brian B.
November 30, 2011
English 9 - Period 4
Narrator Project

Thanksgiving Dinner

First-Person Narration from Brian’s Point of View
I had a very good thanksgiving. I went with my mentor to his sister house. When we got there, there was a big wooden door and my mentor open it and there was a water fountain and a fire place. When we enter there was a big flat screen t.v. and I couldn’t believe how big the house was. My mentor introduce me to everyone in his family. I was nervous because I didn’t know anyone it felt weird. After that they offered me something to drink and I said “yes”. When the food was ready we sat and a big table with big chairs like the ones in movies. We prayed and then we ate. I ate two plates and I was done.After that we ate desert. Then I watch the game and then left.
Third-Person Narration Focused on Mike
At the Jammer dinner Mike was taking pictures with Brandon. Marcos was hanging out with Bella. Jammer was walking around being shy. everyone was walking, laughing, and drinking soda. There was a man giving a speech about his live and what he did . Lots of people were interesting of what he was saying. After a while you could notice people were getting bored so he finished talking and then the dance group came out. People were cheering for the dancers. Everyone had a good time people went to sleep in the bus and went to bed late. Some people ate too much and got sick.
Narrator Expository Paragraph
A narrator can influence how much a reader understands how a character is feeling. For example in first person point of view you are the main character and you know the thoughts and feelings about the character. Third person limited point of view is where you know the thoughts and feelings about all the characters, you see what they see. The difference between them are, first person point of view is only one character and that the main one and knows his/her thoughts and feelings. Third person limited is where you know everything about all the characters in the book/movies. The third person limited is more credible because you know what every character thinks and might end up doing. Many readers enjoy reading stories written in first person point of view because it gives them more of a one on one experience with the character and makes them feel like they are in the story. I personally like first person better than third person limited.

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Persuasive Essay: Opinion Statement Brainstorm

1 .Late start days-Most teenagers like to sleep in so they would be more awake when they go to school
2. More outings-Students wouldn't be bored so they wouldn't get in trouble
3. Increase in clothes allowance- Buy more clothes to express yourself
4. Buffet- Athletes need more protein in their food, vegeterians have more options
5. Break time (15 min)- To give students time to relax and talk

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Cyberbullying Perspectives

I saw you today bullying Juan ''the target", it wasn't cool to bully him like that Pedro "offender." You shouldn't Juan he didn't do anything to you. Cyberbullying can cause fatal injuries or possibly death. Pedro you should treat people the way you want to be treated. Go apologize to Juan and erase the hurtful things you said about him on the internet.