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Mikaela Curran 1.23.14 Period 3 Darry Darry is the oldest brother of three, a group of greasers. His parents died in a car accident, so since he is 20, he is old enough to take care of his younger brothers. When he was in high school, he was very popular, was captain of the football team, and got a scholarship to go to collage to play football. They couldn’t afford for Darry to go to school, so he got a job as a roofer instead. Although Darry has a job, and is very smart. He lives in a bad place and does some bad things, because he is a greaser, and that’s just what greasers do. If you don’t know, greasers are those people who wear leather jackets, and slick back their hair and act all cool.

Darry works hard to support his family, he made sure that his younger brother Sodapop had a job when he dropped out of school, which he wasn’t happy about. For his youngest brother Ponyboy, he cares a lot about him. He supports him in his school work, and wants him to do well in school. He pushes his brothers to take responsibility in life, and work hard to support the family. In the book it says, “ Darry had made me put a band aid on the cut.” This shows that Darry cares about his family when they are hurt, or sad.

I would like to be the Nephew in Scene2 act 1

Act 1 Scene 1-The ghost of Marley talks about Scrooge. Act 1 Scene 2 Scrooge is rude to his nephew and others Act 1 Scene 3 Marley warns Scrooge of three ghosts. Act 1 Scene 4Scrooge wakes up and is surprised when he sees the clock. Act 2 Scene 1 the ghost of Christmas comes. Act 2 Scene 2 The Christmas ghost was trying to explain to Scrooge how he gives kindness to anyone, not just certain people. Act 2 Scene 3 They are sitting down at the diner table and Martha arrives. Act 2 Scene 4 Fred and his wife are sitting at the table for Christmas dinner, and Scrooge s with them. Act 2 Scene 5 Scrooge is begging to go home. The Ghost left him.



Mikaela Curran Period 3 11.18.13

What is the name of the town where Kino first attempts to sell his pearl? (A) Santa Lucia ** (B) La Paz ** (C) Cadaques (D) Tegucigalpa

2. What is the first pearl dealer’s nervous habit? ** (A) He manipulates a coin in his hands ** (B) He twiddles his thumbs (C) He taps his foot (D) He chain-smokes

3. What is the best offer Kino gets for his pearl? ** (A) 5,000 pesos ** (B) 1,000 pesos (C) 1,500 pesos (D) 20 pounds sterling

4. What reason does the dealer give for not liking Kino’s pearl? (A) It is too large (B) It smells funny ** (C) It is actually made out of beeswax ** (D) It is stolen

5. How does Kino decide to make money when he realizes that the local pearl dealers are lowballing him? (A) By panhandling and singing for money (B) By stockpiling all the pearls of La Paz ** (C) By traveling to the capital to sell his pearl ** (D) By filing a lawsuit against the dealers according to the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890

6. What does Juana propose to do with the pearl? (A) Have it set in a silver necklace that she can wear on formal occasions ** (B) Throw it back into the sea ** (C) Give it to Coyotito (D) Sell it to the highest bidder as soon as possible

7. As the doctor approaches, why is Kino feeling rage? Because he was mean to them when he called them animals, and when they wouldn’t cure their baby without money.

8. How does Kino feel trapped by his own ignorance? Worried that someone might take the pearl.

9. What do you guess the doctor gives Coyotito? Some sort illness, or poison. 10. How does the doctor find out where Kino has hidden the pearl? He accidentally looked right where the pearl was at.

11. After the intruder is driven off, what does Juana say of the pearl? Why? She that its bad luck and she thinks they should et rid of it. 12. Why can Kino not do this? Because he has to send his son to school. 13. Why is Kino afraid of making plans? In case the pearl is taken.

Mikaela Curran 10.29.13 Period 3 I’m not to young to be going trick –or-treating tonight and I’m going to dress up as Dorothy from, The Wizard of Oz. When I go to my neighbors house, I’m going to get Snickers, Skittles and other Candy, it’s going to be a lot of fun!! Being on The Imiddle News! Being on the Imiddle news is so much fun. Most new casters are very serious, and professional. At the Imiddle news studio, we are professional, serious, and fun, all at the same time. Its better than most school actives, because we are having fun, and getting information about broadcasting and journalism, which I’m interested in. I would recommend this for most people at Imiddle because this gives hem a chance to experience different things at school, make new friends, and learn about electronics. If you want to join the Imiddle news, but think that you are to shy, then you can do other jobs as well. You could be sound check, slate, camera, and more. Just think about it, and maybe you will someday make a career out of it! If you are interested, talk to Katy, the director of the Imiddle News. She is an eight grader, so if you have any eight grade friends talk to them about contacting Katy.

Mikaela Curran 10.17.13 Period 3 Vocabulary 1) I was distraught over not making the talent show. 2) When I go trick-or-treating, the people dressed as fiends always scare me. 3) I don’t want a ghastly costume this year for Halloween. 4) I am perplexed on why my parents fight so much. 5) My little brother sometimes has spasms when he gets mad. 6) My teacher told me my project was vile, but he was being sarcastic. 7) My friend got in trouble for calling someone a wretch.

Mikaela Curran

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My name is Mikaela Curran, I was born in San Diego California, and I currently live in San Diego California. I go to school at Innovation Middle School, and I am in the 7th grade. I have three siblings, a 22-year-old brother, a 16-year-old sister, who also went to this school, and an 8-year-old brother. My parents are separated, so I live in two houses. I think its funny when people always say they wish their parents were divorced, or separated, because they have two of every holiday. I also love to play soccer, though it is hard because I don’t always get to play, even though that is what I thrive to do.

My favorite subject in school is science. I do not like to do book work, I like to be hands on with a lot of things. I do not like to read books very much, but when I do, I like to read mysteries!!! I like challenges in life, and I don’t give up easily. I make friends very quickly, and I am a very enthusiastic person. Normally you wont have to tell me things more than once. I really like country music. Some artist that I listen to are, Taylor swift, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Maranda Lambert, Keith Urban, The Band Perry, and Tim McGraw. Though, my favorite artist are Taylor swift, and Carry Underwood.