Dreams By Langston Hughes

Poem

     The theme of "Dreams" by Langston Hughes is that you should never give up on your dreams. The poem says, "Hold fast to dreams/ For when Dreams/ Go life is a Barren Field/ Frozen with Snow." This quote shows that if you give up on your dreams you will have nothing to accomplish or work hard for.

15 DAY CHALLENGE

     For the 15 day challenge I am kind of going strong because I forgot to do my challenge on January 22, 2015.  But I will try to keep up with my challenge.  Today Jan. 23, 2015 I will be drawing an island.  I am drawing that because on my mind it is already summer.  I will stay strong for the remaining days.

Theme Of Sparky

THEME

    The theme of "Life is Sweet: The Story of Milton Hershey" is that you should never give up on your dreams.  The text says, "Yet with all his hard work the business failed." and then later it says, "Milton opened a confectionery business."  This quote means that he didn't give up even though he failed many times.

15 DAY CHALLENGE  

     For the 15 day challenge I'm drawing something. So far I have drawn a I love food drawing, One Way or another drawing, Batman drawing, and a cupcake drawing.  I think that I would be able to accomplish the challenge because I love to draw when I am bored.

Compare and Contrast

Similarities

     One similarity I noticed between Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart was that both got judged for what they believed in.  In the biography I read about Nelson Mandela it said, "Mandela attended Christian schools. After that, he entered a university for black students in 1938. He was expelled two years later for taking part in a protest."  This quote shows that because he was in protest he got expelled for 2 years for going towards something he thought was was right.  In the biography about Amelia Earhart it said, "Although many people thought they were crazy, others thought the idea of flying was fun." This quote shows that people thought that what Amelia Earhart was doing was crazy and dangerous but she didn't care because it was going to be a big accomplishment for her.

Differences

     One difference I noticed between Nelson Mandela and Amelia Earhart was that one was the first president of South Africa and the other was the first woman to ride in an airplane over the Atlantic Ocean.  In the biography I read about Nelson Mandela it said, "Mandela took charge of the ANC. He and de Klerk won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.  In 1994 he easily won the presidential election." This quote shows that since Nelson Mandela was a fighter for freedom people appreciated it and voted him for first president of South Africa. In the biography about Amelia Earhart it said, "She had been the first woman to ride in an airplane over the Atlantic although a man flew the plane."  This quote shows that even though a man flew the airplane she was the first WOMAN to ride in an airplane across the Atlantic.

Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela attributes

      The first attribute that makes Nelson Mandela courageous is feeling fear yet chose to act.  For example,  in the Newsela article it stated, "While Mandela was in prison, it was forbidden to talk about him. No one could show his photo in any public way. But Mandela was still able to sneak out messages to help others fight against apartheid."  This quote means he knew he could get into trouble but he did it anyway.  He wanted people to know he was alright and he will keep fighting for them.


     The second attribute that describes Nelson Mandela is he stood up for what is right. For example,  in the Newsela article it stated, "Mandela was best known as a freedom fighter. He led the struggle to end segregation in South Africa. Blacks and other non-white South Africans were forced to live separately and with fewer rights under a system of segregation. It was called apartheid." This quote means that he believed that segregation was wrong. It also shows that the people of South Africa did as well because they voted him for president.

Amelia Earhart

Why was Amelia Earhart courageous?

     Amelia Earhart was courageous because she had the courage to stay on course.  For example, "As the plane plummeted toward the water, Amelia struggled to get control. Finally, the warmer air below the clouds melted the ice. Amelia was able to pull the plane out of its spin.".  This quote shows that even though her plane went out of control she tried to prevent it from going towards the ocean. She stayed calm because if she freaked out it wouldn't help at all. Then when the ice melted and her plane was normal she tried again and succeeded.



     Also Amelia Earhart showed courage by being patient. My article stated, "Many hours later, Amelia set the plane down in Londonderry, Ireland. She had done it. She had crossed the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane she flew herself." This quote shows that even though it took many hours to fly across the Atlantic Ocean she didn't give up. She kept flying because she wanted to prove something to others.

You Can Do It

"Si se puede!" - Cesar Chavez

     This quote is saying that yes it is possible.  It speaks to me because it's saying that if you want to do something but you think it's "too hard" try it anyway you might be able to do it. Cesar Chavez wanted humane treatment and safer working conditions for the farms in California.  Cesar Chavez's quote, "Si Se Puede!" has inspired Barack Obama's campaign.

TTYL By: Lauren Myracle

TTYL Summary

    TTYL is about 3 best friends that are named Angela, Zoe, and Madigan (Maddie).  The book is written as if they are instant messaging each other.  There's this girl that is really popular and her name is Jana.  They all hate Jana because she betrays her "friends", meaning she talks behind their back.  Somehow Maddie becomes friends with Jana and starts doing things with her.  That puts Angela, Zoe and Maddie's friendship at stake.  I wonder what happens next.  I am more than half way through the book. I think I can finish it over Thanksgiving break.

What is the Lesson/Theme?

    Well my book TTYL is about 3 best friends that are named Angela, Zoe, and Madigan (Maddie).  The book is written as if they are instant messaging each other.  So far Maddie has made a friend named Jana.  She used to hate Jana because she would make up rumors about her.  Now they are friends and Angela is jealous because she thinks that Jana is trying to take Maddie away from her and Zoe.  I think the theme of this story is friendship because the author, Lauren Myracle is trying to tell the reader that you have to trust your friends, they won't turn on you.