2nd Lit Circle Post for Hello America

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Quote 1:

''You don't know? They are our cousins. First cousins of to Mordecai and me. Their families came here many years ago, years before the First World War.'' - Uncle Abish

Significance:

I believe this quote is significant to question number one. The reason why I chose this quote was because it explained why did Elli came to America. Elli came to America because there were relatives there. Also it explains one of the main reasons why many immigrants came to America.

Personal Connection:

I connect to this quote because I have some immigrants in my family and they came to America for a reason as well. One of the reasons was not because of family ties, but because of their country's bad economy and unreasonable government system.

Question:

If you have immigrants in your family, what was the reason(s) why they came to America?

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Quote 2:

''Despite my initial disappointment, I find myself anticipating the challenge of my new job with a growing sense of adventure. I wake up bright and early, and, armed with a sandwich and an ample supply of good advice provided by my ''two mothers,'' I reach the Kings Highway train station even before 7:00 a.m.'' -Elli

Significants:

In my opinion this quote relates to question number 5. The reason why I think this this quote is significant is because it explains one of Elli's challenges. The hardship she endures was that she had to work for long hours at her new job.

Personal Connection:

A connection to this quote would be that when my grandmother arrived to America she had only one leg, because she was in a car accident. In addition, she had to work for long hours as a maid.

Question:

If you have any immigrants in your family, what hardships did they endured?

1st Lit Circle Post for Hello America

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Quote 1:
'' Elli it's sunset. Time for the Sabbath. You must stop typing." "Okay mom,"
I reassured her. " I will join you below deck as soon as I've deliver the list to the captain."

Significance:
In my opinion this quote relates to question number 6. What cultural events does the character obtain while in America. The reason why I picked this quote for question #6 is because Sabbath is a Jewish tradition that is not widely celebrate in America, but still Elli and her mother celebrate this tradition.

Personal Connection:
I do relate to this quote because in my mom's side of the family, still celebrate Quinceaneras which is a very Mexican holiday. Quinceaneras are very popular traditions in Mexico and other Lain America countries that celebrate a girl's 15th birthday.

Question:
Do you have any immigrants in your family? If so, what traditions do does your family celebrate?

Quote 2: Paragraph 1 and 2
"Young lady, I'm sorry to interrupt your work, but it's lunchtime. I'm here to invite you and your mother to join me and the rest of the crew at my table for lunch." "Oh no thank you captain" I (Elli) replied awkwardly. "I wish we could join you. But my mother and I, we eat kosher food only. "Whadd'ya know!" he exclaimed. "Our first couple of meatless customers! No problem. I'll tell the cook. He'll take care of you"

Significance:
I think that this quote is significant to question number 7. How do the Americans treat the character? Because it explains a lot about Captain Stewart's (which he was American) treatment towards Elli. I was not expecting Captain Stewart to be soopen minded about Elli choices for her lunch. The reason I think Captain was respectful towards Elli was probably because he knows that she was a Jewish girl for the holocaust and he felt sorry for what Elli had to experience.

Personal Connection:
I could connect to this quote because I have met some people that were not born in America and I as well had treated them respectfully. I also have some friends that were born in another country and I have treated them fairly as well.

Question:
If you are from another country how have American people treated you? If you are from America how do you treat people from another country?

In Class Righting Response: 2nd Choice

Perspective of Susie

Day 6th in heaven

Dear Diary,

It's my first week in heaven, but it's not as perfect as I imagined it would be. I'm really bored and I wish that I was on back earth with my family. During this first week I decided to check down on earth. I was curious on how my friends and family were handling that I gone and anyone have discovered any evidence why I passed away. Apparently, no one had found my body yet and everyone still thought that I was still alive. This made me disappointed, I wanted everyone to know that I have already passed away. Also I desperately want someone to find my murderer, Mr. Harvey. I wish that I could give my family or the police a clue on who murdered me. Unfortunately, in heaven we can not have contact with the living. If someone found that Mr. Harvey was my murderer, I would finally be at peace in heaven.

Day 8th in heaven

It was another average day in heaven, I decided to check down on earth. I discovered that the police found some evidence, the evidence that they found was on of my elbows. I was glad that they found something. The police told my dad that they believe that I was not alive. My dad was in denial that I was gone and told them that it was not certain that I was dead. I felt sorry for my family and what they have to be going though.

Independent Reading Book Choice

The book that I want to choose for independent reading is The Lovely Bones. The reasons why I want to choose this book is that it was the #1 national bestseller and the story seem interesting.

Chapter 5: Beast From Water

Chapter 5:

Beast from Water

Perspective of Jack

One night some of the littluns were crying in their sleep. We asked them why they were they crying. One of them told us because of the beastie. Beastie? We asked them to explain exactally who was the beastie. They told use that he was a very large moster that lived in the ocean. They sounded very frightened, but I didn't believe it one bit.

There's this littlun named Persival. He's also afraid of the beastie as well as the other littluns. I'm was starting to hate the littluns and how they think that there's so beastie. Therefore, I hate Persival.

Later on, Ralph announced of an assemble like usual. This on was different, I actually liked this one. There were many reasons why I was called for. First of it was called because of the beastie that the littluns made up. which this was one of the most important ones. Second was because the littluns were not obeying the rules and using the bathroom next to the trees instead of the beach. The last concerns were the signal fire, drinking water, and the routine on where to sleep. Many people were braking the rules and even I was concern about it.

I agree with the other big ones there is no such thing as the beastie, I'll prove it too. First of I have been everywhere on this island and I have never seen the beastie. Second of all none of the other bigones have seen it either. I announced my reason why I think that the beastie isn't real that in the assembly Shocknley the littluns clapped for my speech and agreed with me. So I truly don't believe in the beastie and I think it's a figure of the littuns imagination.

I'm starting to dislike Ralph a like. Initially, I liked him but now he's really getting annoying. The reason why is because he's always calling for assemblies and that stupid conch rule that he made was ridiculous. He make to many useless rules too. Honestly, if I was the chief this group would be much better. First of we would get rid of the littluns and Piggy. We would have plenty of food to eat, especially pigs. Anyways everyone likes me more. Actually I should start an other tribe.

The worst thing in human nature is laziness, like Piggy. It's very irritating when have someone that is pure lazy.

Chapter 4: Painted Faces and Long Hair

Chapter 4:

Painted Faces and Long Hair

Perspective of Piggy

I'm having trouble with manual labor. For examples, helping building shelters and finding wood. Everyone is getting frustrated especially Jack (well he's always made at me). I understand why the boys are made at me. I not tyring to do it intentionally though. I mean I try really hard to help out. It's really hard to find wood because there's a lot of walking on this island and I get really exhausted and dehydrated, plus I have asthma. That's why I don't help much. It's probably the the number one situation that I have, but I hope that this could get better.

In my opinion, I think that the littluns are okay. They never bother anyone and they're kind of in the background. Unsatisfying, they don't really put that much effort in to helping out. That is my only concern. For example, daily they just play and eat and never do any manual labor. I know that are just kids, but they need to pitch in a little.

One day Jack and his hunters went of to go hunting. The went hunting for a pig. This time they didn't fail on getting a pig. Which I was a little glade. When they came back they had their faces all painted with white, red, and green. They were also caring spears. Which they were just some sharpened sticks. I wasn't too happy because something else really disappointed happened.

Once not too long ago we saw a ship passing by. It was the same day when Jack was hunting with his hunters. Unfortunately, the ship didn't see us.The reason why was because we didn't had the signal fire lit. If we had our signal fire lit possibly the ship would of saw us. The reason why we didn't had the fire lit was because jack and his hunters went to go hunting. Therefore, they weren't taking care of the fire as usual, there was a little bit of fire and it was out. I truly blame Jack his hunters with this situation. We could of been rescued, but we didn't because of them. Jack apologised, but I think that he didn't really meant it at all. Now we are going to be stranded here for possible until we die.

Chapter 3: Hut on the beach

Chapter 3:

Huts on the Beach

Perspective of Simon

My name is Simon and I'm 11 years old. I went to a English charter school. I'm also one of the biguns. I have black hair and I'm fared skin. Many people tell me that I'm a very thoughtful and kind person, and I fully agree. I'm also a very religious person for my age. I'm always meditating and it really works. In my opinion, I think that I'm the nicest one on this island.

In my opinion I think that it's important to have shelters for the littleuns. The reason why is because I feel that it's better to treat everyone equal. Even the littuns... actually especially the littuns. I mean, just not too many years ago they were toddlers. They are much more sensitive than us and we should give them more care. For instance, that littlun with with the mulberry birth mark got lost and we never found him again. That shows that they need more supervision and care.

Not long ago I was super thirsty( I felt that I was about to die) and and I really needed something to drink. My lips were chap and my mouth was dry as sand. I also felt like I was about to faint ( for the 3rd time). I didn't though, luckily I found this one lake and I drank some water. It felt great to drink that water, it was cold as ice and the water was very clean. My mouth and lips were finally back to normal. Also very fortunately I didn't want to faint. So, in my opinion I think that water is the most important part in survival. Without water, (even for a day) we will not be able to live. Daily, I drink about 4-5 coconut bowls of water.

I'm a very positive individual. I think that we would be saved on this island very soon. The reason why I think that is because we have the signal fire and the fire is a great way to call for rescue. Also positive things happen to positive people, like me.

There is thins one particular place on the island that I really like. Also it's my hiding place too. This place is just gorgeous. The sun really hits it, there's grass and creepers everywhere, and there's flowers scattered all over the place like carpet. My favorite part of this secret place is the hiding place. It's under a bunch of creepers, there's a secret door, and it covers this big hole. I really love the secret hiding place, but I hope no one would find it.