One word to describe it all: KA-POOYA!
This year I experienced something really new in this class: the worry of failing. This class was the first class I was honestly afraid of failing. Everyday I dreaded coming into this class, but I did not dread coming because of Mrs. Day. I dreaded coming because I always felt guilty for never bringing my homework on time. Please, do not be mislead with my title of this post. When I say "aint nobody got time for AP class" I mean that students in this class have to make time and dedication or else they are going to fail. To be honest, I am a huge procrastinator! My dear friend, Michell Rodriguez, can testify to this statement and now that I am confessing Animal Farm was the only book I read out of the 4 that we were given. However, I always did try my best in the class. Especially on my essays and in-class work like the multiple choice and such. Besides all the irresponsibility from my part, this class has been one of the funnest class I have ever had. Mrs. Day was one of the few teachers I have really had a good connection with. I love how she would come into the class and just converse with us as if we were all just good friends. I really do want to thank Mrs Day for " keeping it real" with us.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Free Write: The Coming Out Party
Recently, Jason Collins became "the first active openly gay male athlete in the four major American pro team sports." Collins wrote a disclosure to Sports Illustrated that stated, "I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy to already done this. Nobody has, which is why I'm raising my hand."
start the conversation. I wish I wasn't the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, 'I'm different.' If I had my way, someone else would have
To be honest I do not understand why all the commotion. It is possible that there were many gay athletes who were just too afraid to come out. Who were afraid of their reputation as a professional athlete be degraded because of their homosexuality. Yet, Jason Collins was a inspired by all the catastrophe that has been falling upon the United States recently. He knew it was time to finally let the world know that wants to live his live without having to hide who he really was. I do support Collins coming out because of the fact that he was the first to really come out and not really cared what people had to say. We are in the 21st century, if it is acceptable for an everyday-person to come out of the closet, why would it not be acceptable for a professional basketball player? Who knows maybe in a few years from now we will have our first openly gay President of the United States.
Resources:
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/04/29/sport/collins-gay
Friday, March 8, 2013
Tic Tac Toe
This cartoon was created during the elections of 2012 between President Obama and candidate Romney. The picture illustrates a game of tic tac toe. It shows that no matter what Romney's next move is he will lose; President Obama will win regards of Romney's move because he has better positions than Romney. The tic tac toe game is the analogy of the campaigns. The cartoon is illustrating that Obama has an advantage because he was first to make a move in the tic tac toe game; Obama had an advantage in the campaign because he was already president of the United States once.
Current Event: The Death of Chavez
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- President Hugo Chavez, the fiery populist who declared a socialist revolution in Venezuela, crusaded against U.S. influence and championed a leftist revival across Latin America, died Tuesday at age 58 after a nearly two-year bout with cancer.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro, surrounded by other government officials, announced the death in a national television broadcast. He said Chavez died at 4:25 p.m. local time.
During more than 14 years in office, Chavez routinely challenged the status quo at home and internationally. He polarized Venezuelans with his confrontational and domineering style, yet was also a masterful communicator and strategist who tapped into Venezuelan nationalism to win broad support, particularly among the poor.
Chavez repeatedly proved himself a political survivor. As an army paratroop commander, he led a failed coup in 1992, then was pardoned and elected president in 1998. He survived a coup against his own presidency in 2002 and won re-election two more times.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/05/hugo-chavez-dead_n_2296423.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics
I think that Chavez was a good leader for his country, Venezuela. He really cared about the poor people and did everything he could for them. He did anything and everything he had to do to pick up Venezuela from the deficit it was left in. He was a type of man that spoke his mind and was not afraid to offend people. Many loved him and many hated him as well. The rich despise him because he was not on their side and giving the rich all of his support. Chavez created money by selling the petroleum with was abundant in Venezuela. Even though he might be consider a rude and arrogant man; he was very productive towards his country.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro, surrounded by other government officials, announced the death in a national television broadcast. He said Chavez died at 4:25 p.m. local time.
During more than 14 years in office, Chavez routinely challenged the status quo at home and internationally. He polarized Venezuelans with his confrontational and domineering style, yet was also a masterful communicator and strategist who tapped into Venezuelan nationalism to win broad support, particularly among the poor.
Chavez repeatedly proved himself a political survivor. As an army paratroop commander, he led a failed coup in 1992, then was pardoned and elected president in 1998. He survived a coup against his own presidency in 2002 and won re-election two more times.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/05/hugo-chavez-dead_n_2296423.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics
I think that Chavez was a good leader for his country, Venezuela. He really cared about the poor people and did everything he could for them. He did anything and everything he had to do to pick up Venezuela from the deficit it was left in. He was a type of man that spoke his mind and was not afraid to offend people. Many loved him and many hated him as well. The rich despise him because he was not on their side and giving the rich all of his support. Chavez created money by selling the petroleum with was abundant in Venezuela. Even though he might be consider a rude and arrogant man; he was very productive towards his country.
Free Write: Are You Aware?
Are you aware of the diseases that can be transmitted sexually? Many high school students would answer yes but many would answer no as well. According to a survey giving to high schools, only 30 states have taught or is teaching a sexual education class. However, the classes only cover the basic of the anatomy of the female and male bodies. Another survey shows that "teens aged 18–19, 41% report that they know little or nothing about condoms and 75% say they know little or nothing about the contraceptive pill." The same survey states that one out of three teens are not inform at all about about contraceptives before they have sexual intercourse for the first time.
In my opinion, I think all schools should have sexual education classes. I think bringing awareness to teen pregnancies, STD's, and contraceptives would prevent many issues that torment our teens today. I think these classes can reduce the rate of teen pregnancies. I understand that having theses classes will stop teenagers from having intercourse but it would make them aware of the consequence if not using contraceptives or abstinence.
Resources:
In my opinion, I think all schools should have sexual education classes. I think bringing awareness to teen pregnancies, STD's, and contraceptives would prevent many issues that torment our teens today. I think these classes can reduce the rate of teen pregnancies. I understand that having theses classes will stop teenagers from having intercourse but it would make them aware of the consequence if not using contraceptives or abstinence.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
To Each Their Own Pain
Many people have heard and have visited Ellis Island. "Between 1892 and 1954 over 25 million people entered the United States through Ellis Island. Ellis Island was and still is located in the upper part of New York Bay, off the coast of New Jersey, and right next to the Statue of Liberty. From the beginning of Ellis Island until now, the island has enlarged from 3.3 acres to 28 acres, mostly from excess earth from the construction of the New York City subway system." Ellis Island was a federal immigration station. All or mostly all of the immigrants that came from Europe came through this place. When immigrants arrived they were check for any diseases, documentation, recommendation, and were interview to see if they were worthy enough to stay in this country.
I give you this information to say the following. Whether you are Black, White, Asian, Latino, European, or whatever country you came from; there was a struggle. People came to America from different places and they all went through hardships. Some people are led to believe that white people have had an easy life because of the color of their skin and eyes. Just because the "white" men discovered America doesn't mean they own it. I sure that if the Africans had built a ship and had been the first people to discovered it they would "owe" American too. Why should we fight for something that we are truly never going to own. I see the United States as just a piece of land with people on it. Why should anybody be restricted from migrating into it? The United States is made up from over 100 different races. The diversity is what makes America, America. I don't understand why so much racism, prejudice, and stereotyping exist in this country. Our country should be one of the most comprehensive one because of its diversity.
Monday, November 26, 2012
GUILTY!!!!..... For Liking a Post on Facebook?
On November 17, 2012, a woman in Mumbai, India was arrested for liking a post on Facebook. The woman, Shaheen Dhada, who wrote the original post was put under arrest as well. Shaheen "posted a controversial status update on the social media site, and her friend Renu Srinivasan clicked the "like" button."
Shaheen Dhada wrote, "Respect is earned, not given and definitely not forced. Today Mumbai shuts down due to fear and not due to respect." The post was in reference to a citywide shutdown to mourn the death of controversial leader Bal Thackeray .
Shaheen Dhada wrote, "Respect is earned, not given and definitely not forced. Today Mumbai shuts down due to fear and not due to respect." The post was in reference to a citywide shutdown to mourn the death of controversial leader Bal Thackeray .
Friday, November 2, 2012
Apology to Mrs. Day
Dear Mrs. Day,
I want to apologize for not being a good A.P. student. I apologize for upsetting you and not meeting your standards as a student. I realize that I have not be up to part. I apologize for wasting your hard work you put into this class. I promise I will not waste any more. This doesn't mean I'm quitting your class; this means I'm going to work a hundred times more harder in your class. I want to apologize on behalf of my classmates. I guess we never really had a teacher to really pull us to our fullest potential. I apologize for putting you in the same category as any of our other teachers. I hope that none of my classmates drop your class because they will be missing the opportunity to learned from one of the best teachers we have ever had! I truly and sincerely apologize for making you feel like we don't care about you or our education.
I want to apologize for not being a good A.P. student. I apologize for upsetting you and not meeting your standards as a student. I realize that I have not be up to part. I apologize for wasting your hard work you put into this class. I promise I will not waste any more. This doesn't mean I'm quitting your class; this means I'm going to work a hundred times more harder in your class. I want to apologize on behalf of my classmates. I guess we never really had a teacher to really pull us to our fullest potential. I apologize for putting you in the same category as any of our other teachers. I hope that none of my classmates drop your class because they will be missing the opportunity to learned from one of the best teachers we have ever had! I truly and sincerely apologize for making you feel like we don't care about you or our education.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
To Care or Not to Care?
The Chick Fil A controversy has aroused many people; especially, the homosexual community. The controversy rose because Chick Fil A funds anti-Gay groups. Dan Cathy, the president of Chick Fil A, openly stepped into a "national debate". The president's actions had consequences; offending, losing, and gaining customers. Cathy goes on to say on a radio station, "We’re inviting God’s judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and
say we know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage. And I pray God’s
mercy on our generation that has such a prideful, arrogant attitude that thinks
we have the audacity to redefine what marriage is all about.” As if to say that we are trying to correct God's thinking and believe we know better than Him.
I for one have nothing against gays/lesbians. People should be able to love or care for whom ever they like . However, my question to you (readers) why should we care for what Chick Fil A does with its money? Shouldn't we respect their opinions just like we would like for people to respect our opinions? Whether you support or don't support gay rights we don't question your reasons. However, since Chick Fil A is a well know restaurant people make it a big deal. Doesn't it say in the Constitution that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. All Cathy did was express how he felt about homosexuality. He neither harmed or neglect service to homosexual, bisexual, or transgender people. How come people don't question what churches do with their tithes? Why? I tell you why, because the church is suppose to be a place we learn moral, values, and beliefs. We would never question what is said in the bible because theses are teachings of God's son. The only exception to this statement would be atheists or un-orthodox people. So again I ask you, why should we care or not care what Chick Fil A does with its money?
Resources:
I for one have nothing against gays/lesbians. People should be able to love or care for whom ever they like . However, my question to you (readers) why should we care for what Chick Fil A does with its money? Shouldn't we respect their opinions just like we would like for people to respect our opinions? Whether you support or don't support gay rights we don't question your reasons. However, since Chick Fil A is a well know restaurant people make it a big deal. Doesn't it say in the Constitution that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. All Cathy did was express how he felt about homosexuality. He neither harmed or neglect service to homosexual, bisexual, or transgender people. How come people don't question what churches do with their tithes? Why? I tell you why, because the church is suppose to be a place we learn moral, values, and beliefs. We would never question what is said in the bible because theses are teachings of God's son. The only exception to this statement would be atheists or un-orthodox people. So again I ask you, why should we care or not care what Chick Fil A does with its money?
Resources:
- "Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy bites into gay-marriage debate" McGregor, Jenna http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-leadership/post/chick-fil-a-president-dan-cathy-bites-into-gay-marriage-debate/2012/07/19/gJQACrvzvW_blog.html%3E
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