Last Post

Alex here, for the last time. This year not only in Language Arts, but the whole year together, has been great. Between the field trips, the inside jokes and the classes, I had an awesome time. I am completely at lost for words just thinking about leaving this great school. I have been here eighth years and its crazy because Tuesday will end it all. I am going to miss EVERYONE, including all of the teachers and students and classmates and everyone because this has been an amazing journey to go on and I'm glad that everyone was here with me on it. I'm going to remember everyone and all of the great experiences we have been through. Including:

-Jonathan's ball being run over :-)
-the first day of first grade
-the awkward school dances
-the "playground" we never got
-first day of fifth grade
-starting the Fourth Grade Move
-bischoff's after school dances, school plays and last days of school
-soccer with our pole goals
-kicking the ball through Zack's legs (nutmeg)!!!!!!!
-all of our inside jokes
-all of the younger kids
-the bake sales (whatever happened to those???)
-the concoctions the boys used to make in 1/2 grade
-the potato chips we used to open by sitting on them
-the field trips
-Frost Valley and the water balloon fight in the rain
-the "trailors" annexes
-our huge math textbooks
-our awesome school shows that we always end up finishing right before
-the crazy things we used to do with Mr. George (Kung Pao, Math Mountain etc...)
- the Montreal/Quebec City trip
-the Philly Trip
-mini courses (and in 7th grade where I was in the same room ALL DAY!!!)
-the math songs :-)
-pizza day
-the crazy lunches
-the black out
-ALL of the TEACHERS
-the eighth graders


And I'm probably missing like everything, but these are just a few things that I remember and love and will NEVER forget. I'm hoping the eighth graders will never forget me and the school and all of the great experiences we shared together. I hope the seventh graders will do awesome next year as well as the rest of the school in the new school! (Of course you guys are moving right when we graduate but whatever!!!!!) Have a great summer and
I WILL MISS YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WILL <3 U GUYS 4eva!
:-)

Love ya,
-Alex

P.S- if I am missing ANYTHING, be my guess to add it.

NJ Ask Prep

Here are some NJ Ask prep websites. Hope they help!

http://rozauer.tripod.com/testprepla.htm
http://rozauer.tripod.com/testprepmath.htm
http://www.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/gassner/gepa/gassner_gepa.htm

Here are some tips. They are out of order but I hope they help!

1. Don't stay up all night studying.
2. Show your work.
3. Keep your work neat.
4. If you have time at the end, look over your answers.
5. Stay relaxed before, while, and after the test.
6. Read the directions carefully.
7. Eat a good breakfast before the test.
8. Underline important points.
9. Identify key words in passage or question.
10. Go back to difficult questions when you have time at the end.

Cinco de Mayo Reminder

Just wanted to remind everyone that on Monday, May 4th, the Cinco de Mayo festivities will be taking place. Although it isn't Cinco de Mayo, we will still be doing it on Monday. Don't forget to bring your outfits for the dances and also to bring money for lunch if you didn't order lunch.

7/8-1 will be wearing-
girls- red shirt, black skirt
boys- black button-down shirt, black pants

7/8-2 will be wearing-
girls- red/green shirts, black skirt
boys-white button-down shirt, black pants

7/8-3 will be wearing-
girls- red shirts, black skirt
boys- red button-down shirts, black pants

Open Ended Responses

2. Q. If you were to act this play out on stage, which character would you choose to be and why?

A. My favorite character is Hermia and I would choose to be her. I liked how in the story she was both at times very happy and in love and then another time confused and worried. I think that would be fun to act out because I wouldn't just be the same person and the same mood or personality the whole time. I also think I would be a good Hermia because I have had many situations like the one Hermia had with Helena were Helena was mad at Hermia and Hermia didn't know why. I think I would be able to relate to that very easily.

4. Q. Who was your least favorite character? Why?

A. My least favorite character of the play was Egeus. At times I didn't like Bottom because he was pretty stuck up and conceited, but I realized that that was just his personality. But it wasn't Egeus' personality that annoyed me, it was what he thought. He wanted his daughter, Hermia, to marry Demetrius while it was very clear that she loved Lysander. I understand that some parents want to pick who their children marry, and it was very popular in that time period, but I think it was totally crazy that Egeus wanted his own daughter to be killed if she didn't marry Demetrius. Now luckily Theseus thought that was crazy too, so he decided another consequence, but I think that that was just too extreme.

7. Q. Write a brief scene (this does not have to be in paragraph form) that features something that Shakespeare purposefully left out of the play.

A.
Oberon- So Puck, go get that flower immediately.
Puck- I could go around the world in forty minutes.
Oberon- Well then go do so.
(Oberon leaves. Puck flying around the forest)
Puck- Well hello young fairy.
Fairy- Hello.
Puck- I am looking for a cliff which has mysterious purple flowers. Would you know where I could find it.
Fairy- Yes indeed. I am going that way; you can come with me.
(Fairy and Puck fly around forest to a cliff)
Fairy- Here it is. May I ask your name?
Puck- I am Robin Goodfellow, but friends call me Puck.
Fairy- I have heard of you. Don't you work for Oberon the King Fairy?
Puck- Yes I do.
Fairy- So are you doing something for him now?
Puck- Yes I am.
Fariy- Well what is it? Oh please tell me. I only dream about this stuff. I promise I won't tell.
Puck- I am just getting a special magical flower that has a special love juice and if you put it on someone's eyes they will fall in love with the first living thing they see.
Fairy- Oh my gosh! That is so interesting.
Puck- Oh, but please don't tell anyone.
Fairy- I won't, but only if you give me one petal.
Puck- What! That is crazy! You truly are a mischivious fairy, now aren't you? Fine you can have one.
(Puck picks up flower and gives one leaf to Fairy)
What is your name?
Fairy- My name is Flowerdill.
Puck- Okay Flowerdill, now don't tell anyone, because if you do I will have to come and get you.
Flowerdill- Yes sir. Thank you very much.
(Flowerdill leaves)
Puck- Oh look at the time, I am going to be late. Oberon is going kill me.
(Puck leaves to go to Oberon)

Poll: What is your favorite play by Shakespeare?

After reading Romeo and Juliet in LA class in 5/6 grade, seeing Henry V on a field trip, reading A Midsummer Night's Dream just now, and already being aware of some of Shakespeare's plays, what is your favorite? Could it be the the famous tragedies Hamlet or Macbeth, or the comedy Twelfth Night, or the history series of all of the Henry's?

There are so many plays to pick, what is your favorite by Shakespeare? Comment on why you picked your play and if you picked other, than please explain why.

If you need help to pick a play, you can visit this website:

http://absoluteshakespeare.com/plays/plays.htm

There are so many to choose from, so choose well, and LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

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Poll: Vampire vs Werewolves Conclusion

Just wanted to put out a post on the conclusion of the poll: Vampires vs Werewolves.

The Results:

Vampires- 6 votes (40%)
Werewolves- 7 votes (46%)
Neutral- 2 votes (13%)

Once again, this Twilight poll was a close one! Thanks for voting; fifteen votes were submitted!If you didn't get to post your thoughts, or you want to comment on te conclusion; please do!

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD :)

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 5

In the beginning of Act 5, Hippolyta mentions to Theseus that the lovers are saying some strange things and everything they are saying all connect up with each other's words. Theseus just says they are lunatics. Philostrate comes up to Theseus and tells him the different plays that could perform. Theseus decides on a play with Pyramus and Thisbe, even though Philostrate says it is really bad and worthless to watch. Hippolyta is hesitant to watch the play, but Theseus insist on seeing the men's work. Quince says the prologue, but the grammar is all wrong and when all of the others speak, they mention what they are; whether it is lion or a wall. During the play, Theseus said that the wall should curse back at Pyramus, and then Bottom gets out of character and says to him why that doesn't happen. Once the play is over, the audience didn't think they did very well, but they were entertained and they applauded there effort. At the end, Robin comes out and tells the Midsummer Night's Dream audience that this wall all a dream and we were part of the whole thing.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4

In the beginning of Act 4 scene 1, Titania is telling her fairies to do whatever her love, Bottom, would like. After the fairies do what they are told, Titania and Bottom fall asleep. Then, Oberon puts the juice from the second flower on Titania's eyes because the flower juice changes you back to what you were before. Titania wakes up and sees Oberon, and she wonders why she ever liked him. Easily, Oberon gets Titania to give the boy to him. Then, Theseus arrives with Hippolyta and Egeus. Theseus remembers that today is the day where Hermia must decide if she is going to marry Demetrius. He then sees the four people lying down and recognizes that it is Demetrius, Lysander, Hermia and Helena. They wake up. They all think they were in a dream together. Theseus then finds out that Demetrius doesn't like Hermia anymore, he loves Helena. Theseus thinks it would be stupid for a couple to get married if they don't really love each other. He over rules Egeus' request, and tells they two couples that they will be getting married too that day. The four leave. Bottom wakes up from a very wierd dream.

In Act 4 scene 2, the common men are wondering where Bottom is. They then say that it would be a terrible play if Bottom didn't come, because he is the heart of the play and is a great actor. Then Bottom appears and says he can't tell them something, but then he insists on telling them and then decides not to tell them about his dream. He then tells them that they will be performing in front of the Duke and that everybody must be ready.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 3

In the first scene of Act 3, the characters are Bottom, Quince, Snout, Starveling, Robin, Flute, Titania, Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed. First, the actors were practicing in the forest. In the play, someone is killed but they didn't want to scare the ladies so Bottom decides to say a prologue that states that they aren't actually killing anyone. They have other problems that they solve too. Then, Robin comes and sees the group practicing. He thinks Bottom is doing a terrible job so he decides to turn Bottom's head into a donkey's head. All of the other actors run away thinking Bottom is a monster. Next, Titania wakes up and sees Bottom. She falls madly in love with him. Then, Titania's groupies comes and Titania tells them to be kind and polite to him. Then, Bottom makes fun of Titania's groupies names, not caring about their feelings.

The characters in the second scene in Act 3 are Oberon, Robin, Demetrius, Hermia, Lysander, and Helena. In the beginning, Robin tells Oberon that Titania is in love with a monster. Robin also learns that he put the love juice on the wrong Athenian man. They hide while watching Hermia and Demetrius. Hermia thinks Demetrius killed Lysander, and that is why Lysander wasn't there when Hermia woke up. Hermia doesn't believe Demetrius when he tells her that he didn't kill Lysander. Hermia leaves the forest. Robin thinks it is fate that all of the different people like each other, but Oberon wants it to be fixed so he tells Robin to get Helena and bring her back while he puts juice on Demetrius' eyes so he will fall in love with her. Oberon and Robin hide and watch.

Lysander is following Helena saying that he loves her but Helena thinks he is kidding and tells him to stop making fun of her. Lysander says he doesn't love Hermia anymore, he actually hates her and he only loves Helena. Demetrius then wakes up and tells Helena that he loves her. Helena thinks this is a game and they are both teaming up to make her life miserable. Then the men are arguing about who loves Helena more. Hermia then comes and asks Lysander why he left her. Lysander tells her that he loves Helena now. Then, Helena thinks Hermia is fooling around with the men too. Hermia then thinks that Lysander fell in love with Helena because she is taller than her. Helena still thinks this whole thing is a game. They all leave and Oberon tells Robin to separate Lysander from Demetrius. Finally, without them knowing they all fall asleep by each other in a part of a forest and Robin puts the flower juice on Lysander's eyes so he will fall in love with Hermia again.

Books Turned Into Movies

Twilight. Harry Potter Series. Bridge to Terabithia. Matilda. Slumdog Millionaire. Hotel For Dogs. Coraline. Confessions of a Shopaholic. The Golden Compass. Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Marley & Me.

These are all books that have turned into movies. This post is for you to compare any book that was made into a movie. Whether it is a book/movie up there or a one that you know, you can discuss which one you liked better or any differences that you noticed.

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Poll: Vampires vs Werewolves

What team are you on???

We have the vampires, like Edward, Rosalie, and Emmett. And then we have the werewolves, like Jacob, Seth, and Leah. Who is your favorite? Or are you neutral? Plus, compare werewolves to vampires in other movies and books as well on this post.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! :)

Poll: Who do you like better? Conclusion

I just wanted to put a post out on the conclusion of the poll: Who do you like better?
The Results:

Edward- 5 votes (33%)
Jacob- 4 votes (26%)
Neutral- 6 votes (40 %)

This was a very close poll! Thanks for voting; fifteen votes were submitted! Now, there weren't that many comments on this poll, so if you still have more to say, LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 2

In Act 2 scene 1, the characters are Robin, Fairy, Oberon, Titania, Demetrius, and Helena. First, Robin and Fairy are talking about Oberon and Titania and how they are fighting. Both Oberon and Titania come in on opposite sides of the forest and start to discuss what they want to do with the Prince. Then Titania says she won't be with him or his bed. Titania and her fairies leave, leaving Oberon and Robin. Oberon tells Robin to get a special flower that Cupid has aimed an arrow into. Oberon decides to use the magical flower's juice to put on Titania's eyelids while she is sleeping so when she wakes up she will fall in love with the first living creature she sees. As Robin gets the flower, Oberon sees Helena following Demetrius and Demetrius telling her to get away from him. When Robin comes back, Oberon takes the flower and then gives a petal to Robin. He tells Robin to put some juice on Demetrius' eyelids so he will fall in love with Helena.

In Act 2 scene 2, the characters are Titania, First Fairy, Second Fairy, Oberon, Lysander, Hermia, Robin, Helena, and Demetrius. In the beginning, Titania has the First Fairy and Second Fairy sing to her so she can fall asleep. When she falls asleep, the fairies leave. Then, Oberon puts the juice on Titania's eyelids. He leaves and Lysander and Hermia come by. They fall asleep. Robin comes in and sees an Athenian man and puts the juice on his eyelids. He ends up putting it on Lysander's eyes instead of Demetrius. Helena comes in chasing Demetrius and Demetrius leaves her standing in the forest. Lysander wakes up and sees Helena. He falls in love with her, but since Helena is used to people hating her, she thinks he is fooling around and being sarcastic. She leaves and then Lysander goes into the forest trying to find her. Hermia wakes up from a bad dream and wonders where Lysander is.

Quote of the Day/Week #2

On this post, you can comment on what you think about the quote, what you think it means or even you can post another quote that you think is like it or has to do with the same theme. The quote is:

Cultivation to the mind is a necessary as food to the body.

-Marcus Tullius Cicero

Just so you know, to cultivate means to improve or develop by careful attention, training, or study : devote time and thought to. (wordcentral.com)

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A Midsummer NIght's Dream

In the first act of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, a lot happens. In the first scene, we meet Theseus, Hippolyta, Philostrate, Egeus, Hermia, Lysander, and Demetrius. We first find out that Theseus and Hippolyta are getting married. Then we find out that Egeus wants Hermia, his daughter, to marry Demetrius, while she disagrees with him completely and is in love with Lysander. Egeus feels that he has complete control over her so he can make her marry Demetrius. He also suggests to Theseus that she should be executed if she does not cooperate with him and marry Demetrius. Theseus thinks that is to harsh so he suggests that she will have to become a nun if she doesn't marry him. He tells her that she has until his wedding, which is four days away, to think about her decision.

Everyone leaves except Lysander and Hermia. They both decide to meet in the forest the next day at midnight and run away together and get married. Helena comes by them and the two tell her of their plan. Once they leave, Helena says that she will tell Demetrius of the two's plan and that he will be so grateful that he will fall in love with her. Although this is just a little far sketched, Helena thinks it will work.

In the second scene of the first act a group of men are together talking about who is what for a play they are performing at Theseus and Hippolyta's wedding. The group of men are Quince, Snug, Bottom, Flute, Snout, and Starvling. During the meeting, Quince is suppose to be leading the meeting because he is directing the play, but Bottom thinks he is so good at everything that he starts bossing everyone around. While Quince is telling everyone their parts, Bottom keeps suggesting that he should play all of the parts. Quince says that Bottom is playing the main male part, Pyramus and that he should only play that one, insisting that that is the best one for him. Once Quince gives out all the parts, they all decide to meet the next day in the forest at night to practice.

Quote of the Day/Week #1

So, my new post is where I am going to put a quote about every day or week, or whenever I have the time to. On this post, you can comment on what you think about the quote, what you think it means or even you can post another quote that you think is like it or has to do with the same theme. The first quote is:

Like a beautiful flower is colorful but has no fragrance, even well spoken words bear no fruit in one who does not put them into practice.

-Buddha

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Poll: Who do you like better?

For the first poll, you had to pick what was your favorite book and the results were that it was a tie between Twilight and Breaking Dawn. They each earned four votes, while New Moon and Eclipse each got two votes. Thanks for participating!

For this poll, please choose your favorite main male character, Jacob or Edward. Or you can choose to be neutral. Then, please comment on why you choose your answer. This poll will be closing on March, 18th, so put your vote in soon!

Henry V bio-poem

King Henry V
Determined, motivated, funny, and young.
Son of Henry IV of Bolingbroke.
His Entourage of Bardolph, Nym and Pistol.
Who loves England, Princess Kate and being in control.
Who feels strong, determined and in love.
Who fears death, defeat, and a broken heart.
Who gives hope, security and love.
Who would not like to see defeat, death and losing Kate.
Resident of England.

Breaking Dawn

This post is for Breaking Dawn. Here on this post, you can comment on what you thought of the book, the characters and anything else you thought was interesting. Hopefully you have read Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse as well. Thanks for coming to my blog; stay tune and comment!

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Eclipse

This post is for Eclipse. Here on this post, you can comment on what you thought of the book, the characters and anything else you thought was interesting. Since there are people who have not finished the series, this will post will be for people who have read Eclipse. Hopefully you have read Twilight and New Moon as well. When commenting, please don't mention anything from Breaking Dawn because other people might not have gotten that far. Thanks for coming to my blog; stay tune and comment!

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New Moon

This post it for New Moon. Here on this post, you can comment on what you thought of the book, the characters and anything else you thought was interesting. Since there are people who have not finished the series, this will post will be for people who have read New Moon. Hopefully you have read Twilight as well. When commenting, please don't mention anything else from Eclipse and Breaking Dawn because other people might not have gotten that far. Stay tune and comment!

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Twilight

This post it for Twilight. Here on this post, you can comment on what you thought of the book, the characters and anything else you thought was interesting. Since there are people who have not finished the series, this will post will be for people who have read twilight. When commenting, please don't mention anything else from the other books because other people might not have gotten that far. Plus, if you have seen the movie, what do you think of it? Is it better or worse than the actual book? Did you like the actors and actresses? Was it how you imagined? I will have other posts later about the other three books. Stay tune and comment!

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Three Little Pigs Plot Map

Here is my Three Little Pigs Plot Map. We did this in Language Arts class. Kiana, Jackie, and Aaron were also in my group. In the video, I said the summary in the beginning and the exposition. My voice is really high, I know!

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