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Mikaela Curran 2.24.14 Period 3 The Monkeys Paw

“ I don’t know what the first two were, but the third one was for death.” This quote is foreshadowing that the people were not seen again, and that the last person asked for death and that’s what they got. This is also foreshadowing that the wishes do come true, so you should be careful of what you wished for. “Hold it up in your hand and wish out loud, but I warn you of the consequences.” This quote is basically saying that you can do what you want, but I’m telling you now, something bad is going to happened. “Look at it, It’s just an ordinary little paw!” This quote is foreshadowing that the person saying this, doesn’t think that the paw has powers. It also foreshadows that they don’t believe anything majestic about the paw, or any past stories that have been told, regarding the paw.

Mikaela Curran 2.19.2014 Period 3 Compare and Contrast Two Movies or T.V Shows I’m going to compare and contrast two TV show called NCIS and Hawaii 5 O’. Some of the similarities that the two shows have are that both show are about police officers that help their community, and make it a comity at the same time. One of the differences between the two shows is that they have different sets of characters. Another thing that is different is that Hawaii Five O’ is more of a comedy than NCIS. NCIS is different from Hawaii Five o’ because they are shown on different channels. Another reason that the two TV shows are different is because they are aired at different times, on different days. Even though there are a lot of things that are different about the two, there are many things that are the same about the two such as the main ideas of the shows. Both shows are supposed to be about police officers and solving mysteries. Mikaela Curran 2.18.2014 Period 3 Compare and Contrasting 6th and 7th Grade In 6th grade the work was hard, they pushed us hard, and they were hard on us. Only because now, 7th grade is easy. I think that if they wouldn’t have pushed us the way they did in 6th grade I definitely wouldn’t be the way I am today. It was fun having to look forward to recess and all, but I don’t have that anymore in 7th grade. 7th grade is fun because if I don’t like my teacher, I have to go to other classes so, I don’t have to deal with that teacher all day. I think middle school is more fun than 6th grade because if there are some people in your class that you don’t get along with, you get to go to other classes throughout the day.

Mikaela Curran 2.12.14 Period 3 Are The Web Filters at you School Too Restrictive? Yes, I do think that the web filters at my school are too restrictive, because I think that even though kids can do inappropriate things on the internet they should monitor the kids and expect them to do the right thing. For those kids who still don’t listen to the right things, they should get punished, or get their computer taken away from them, or they are not allowed to use a computer and they have to write on paper. Something to show the child that they need to do the right thing next time, and listen to the rules. Mikaela Curran 2.11.14

Discovering

Discover

Discoverment

Uncover

Uncovered

Uncovering

Precover

Precoverment

Precovering

Precovered

Disemploy

Disemployment

Disemployed

Recover

Recovered

Recovering

Recooking

Recooked

Redo

Redoing

2.7.14 Period3 Say Something I think that this song means that the author is hurt and is giving up on the person they care most about. In the song when they say because you’re the one that I love and I’m saying goodbye. I think they are saying that they even though they love the person, they know that it’s time for them to go away, but they want to make sure that they get to say goodbye. Mikaela Curran 2.6.14 Period 3 S.E Hinton S.E Hinton was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She wrote the book //The Outsiders// because she wanted kids to enjoy reading.

The book //The Outsiders// was published in the year 1967.

One interesting fact about S.E Hinton is that some schools teach about her books, while others have band her books from their school. Another thing that I find interesting about her is that she is one of the most popular adult selling author.

2.4.14 Guess Four Words


 * 1) Reformatory: a professional place where you go to.


 * 1) Bewildering: I think that this word means that someone is being wild or weird.


 * 1) Corn-Pony: I think maybe it’s a saying a or a code word that is said to Ponyboy.


 * 1) Premonition: I think that it’s an action that is made before another action.

Mikaela Curran 2.3.14 Period 3 ** 13 **  The one symbol I will never forget is Taylor Swift’s symbol. Her symbol is the number 13.Why the number 13 you might ask? Well first of all, Taylors favorite number is thirteen, second of all Taylor was thirteen when her parents had chosen to move to Nashville to help Taylor proceed in her new career, and third of of because it is her lucky number. Before every one of Taylor’s concerts, she has her mom draw and decorate the number thirteen on her right hand. That’s the history behind Taylor Swift, and her symbol, the number 13!

Mikaela Curran 1.29.14 Period 3 My Life 20 Years From Now I’m not sure how to picture myself in 20 years, but I’m hoping that I will have a well-paying job. I want a well-paying job because if I don’t have one, then I will have no money to support myself. I would also hope that I have my own house. I would like my own house because I DO NOT want to be living with my parents until I’m 33! Another thing I look forward to is a family. I would like a family because I don’t want to be living by myself my whole life, I want a loving husband. I would also love to have kids. I picture myself happy in 20 years. Right now, in my life I have a lot of things going on and it’s kind of hard to deal with, but I am hoping that later in my life I won’t have to worry about the silly things I worry about now. I want to blow everything away, kind of like it never happened. I’m not say everything will go away, and stay away. I just hope I can try to forget it all.

Mikaela Curran 1.27.14 Period 3 Second Semester In the second semester I want to make a lot of changes, because being in middle school for a couple of months has taught me a lot about my academics. One of the goals I plan to make is keeping up with my power school. By doing this, I will be more aware of my surroundings in and out of class. Another thing I plan to change is staying on top of my class work. Although I am always on top of my homework, I get distracted quite a bit in class. So I think by staying on task in class, I can do my best. Some of the strategies I will use in class will be staying on task, not talking to my friends during class, and more. I really like to get good grades, and keep them that way so I have to remember that the harder I work in class, the better I will do in class. My family works with me to help me have good grades. They push me to do my best until I get there. If I need help in a class I will go to tutoring, and get the help I need so I I can Improve.

1. Do you have friends whose social, ethnic, or economic backgrounds differ from yours? How do these conditions affect your relationship? Yes, I have friends who have much more money than I do. Sometimes these things do affect our relationship, because they like to go places, and do things that cost too much money. Since I can’t afford these things, I don’t go with them, or they will pay for me. We don’t stop being friends just over this though. 2. To what extent does a person’s environment determine their success and happiness? Is it possible to overcome your environment? If so, how? Personally, I think that anything is possible if you believe in yourself, so I think they can overcome their problems if they believe in themselves and put their mind to it. 3. How is a gang like a family? A gang is like a family because the people in your gang are supposed to have your back, like you family members would. A gang is also supposed to be like your family because a gang is with you almost 24/7 just like you family members. Some gangs even live together. What do you think it takes to make someone a hero? 4. I don’t think a hero is someone that dresses in cool costumes, or is someone that is liked by everyone in the world, but is someone who people can look up to or come to for help. To be a hero, you have to be responsible, and kind. 5. What is your definition of an “outsider.” My definition of an outsider is someone who is used to being by themselves and not having many friends, even being bullied. These are examples of what I think an outsider is.





Homework Page 623 #1,2,6

I think that the meanest thing Scrooge said in the story was when he was like, “Isn’t there jails for poor people?” I think that was the meanest thing he said because that was basically saying that people who can’t provide for themselves should go to jail. Jacob Marley is a Spector in the story. Some clues that Marley gives about himself when he was alive was, when he said that he was Scrooges business partner. It sounds like Marley liked to pick fight with people when he was alive because he kept asking Scrooge things like, “ Do you doubt your senses?” and, “ Do you believe in me?” Some hints are when the angle kept telling Scrooge the things he was telling other people. He didn’t realize what he was saying, or how hurtful they were to other people. Another clue is when the angle left, and Scrooge changed quickly. Yes, I do think peoples personalities can change dramatically. I think this because it has happened to me. I used to be rude to my parents, but I have changed. Mikaela Curran

The Grinch Compared to the Christmas Carol

In the Christmas Carol the main character hates Christmas. Scrooge is very rude, and selfish in the story. He makes rude remarks to people, and makes rude comments about Christmas. In the end of the story, Scrooge begins to like Christmas just like everyone.

In the Grinch, the main character also hates Christmas. Not only does the Grinch talk very rude to people, but he is very cruel to people. He ruined Christmas by taking away the kids gift and decoration. In the end of the story, the Grinch also begins to like Christmas, just like in the Christmas Carol.

Mikaela Curran 12.12.13 Word I Don’t Know From The Christmas Carol 10.Void 12.10.2013
 * 1) 1. Clergyman
 * 2) 2. Mourner
 * 3) 3. Misanthrope
 * 4) 4. Solemnized
 * 5) 5. Implored
 * 6) 6. Bleak
 * 7) 7. Morose
 * 8) 8. Intact
 * 9) 9. Destitute

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Scrooge has changed in many ways. I think that the way he has changed is affecting other people’s lives, in a good way. Scrooge realizes the things he did wrong, and knows he shouldn’t have done them. When he saw the little boy outside, instead of making a rude, immature comment, he was being respectful and nice. He even offered the little boy a whole bunch of money just to go get him a bird.

I would describe Scrooge as respectful because of how he spoke to the people he talked to, kind because he gave the expensive bird to the poor family. I would also describe him as not inconsiderate because he donated a lot of money to the poor people.

12.4.13 Compare and Contrast Anything At my moms house, we get away with a lot of things, unlike at my dads house. At my dads house everyone in my family has their own room. I have to share a room with my aunt, or my grandma. At my moms house we eat out a lot, but at my dads house we always have a homed cook meal, unless it a special occasion.

My mom doesn’t yell at us a lot, but my dad does. My mom has to tell us to do thing like 4 times before wee listen. At my dad’s house, if he has to tell us something more than once, we get in trouble. At my dad’s house, if we have attitude, we get sent to our rooms for however long. At moms house, if we have attitude, she just gets mad and says, that hurts me. 12.9.13

The Pearl and Christmas Carol Compared Both of the stories have the comparison of poor vs. rich. In both the stories, the poor people are caring, unselfish, respectful, and thankful. The rich people in the story are rude, selfish, disrespectful, and take their lives for advantage. IN both stories, there are two “bad guys”, and they both hurt children. Both of the stories have the same theme of, money doesn’t buy happiness. Both stories give very good examples of the theme. In both stories, there is a victim, and someone who is hurting other people.





Mikaela CurranPer3 11.20.13 In the book Surviving Middle School, the theme is surviving middle school. I think the theme for this book is surviving middle school because, It is telling you everything you need to know about middle school. It gives you many tips about being in middle school such as, what kind of people you should be friends with, pure pressure, bad choices, good choices, and most importantly, how to keep your grades up. I think kids should read this book because it teaches many life lessons. Some evidence from the story that supports my choice is something that the main character, Rafe, said in the book. He said, “I made bad decisions in school by not doing my homework which brought my grades down, you should do all of your homework.” Here, he shows that he is encouraging kids to do their best in school, and get good grades.

Mikaela Curran Period 3 11.20.13 Claim: You can’t trust anyone. 1) The doctor wasn’t exactly who he said he was. 2) The first dealer was trying to give Kino a bad deal for the pearl. 3) The doctor was acting like he actually cared about Coyotito but he didn’t. 4) People are starting to doubt Kino’s brother for weather they can trust him or not. 5) Someone broke into the house looking for the pearl.

It was compared to an animal.
 * 1) In the opening what is the town compared to? Why do you suppose he makes this comparison?

2: How does the news of the pearl affect a) the priest b) the shopkeepers c) the doctor, and d) the beggars They are not sharing the money.

3: In what sense (page 23) did Kino become “every man’s enemy”? Because he found an expensive pearl, and they didn’t. 4. How is the news of the pearl compared to the poisonous sting of the scorpion? Because it cost a lot to fix the sting, and the pearl is worth a lot. 5. What does Kino say he will do once the pearl is sold? Send his son to school, and get married, buy a gun, and more. 6. Kino hears “the song of evil” faintly. Who do you think brings it in to Kino’s house? Give a reason for your answer. I think it was the priest, and it meens something bads going to happen.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Once upon a time there was a‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ couple that lived in Tennesse‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍e, the‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍y had two kids a 10 -year -old boy named Jay, and a 6-year-old girl named Roxy. “Jay, wake up.” Said Roxy

“What?” Said Jay

“Where are we and where are mom and dad?” Said Roxy

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍“I don’t know, it’s too dark, but it looks like grandma’s house,” Said Jay.

“Jay, I’m scared!” Said Roxy. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

“Me too, let’s go look for grandma.” Said Jay

When Jay and Roxy got up to go look for their grandma, the floor started to mysteriously creek. “Ahhhh!!!” Said Roxy.

“Calm down, Roxy, it was just the floor.” Said Jay.

Suddenly, Roxy began to hear voices in her ear. “But that wasn’t!!” Said Roxy.

Then the lights begin to flicker off and on over and over again, and then the light stoped and when it turned back on, Get out, was written on the wall. “Jay, was that you?!?!?!?” Asked Roxy.

“No, it was you, this is just a joke… right??” Said Jay

“Nope…” Said Roxy

“RUN!” Said Jay.

Once Jay and Roxy made it out of the house, they realized it started to become lighter than before. They went to go look for food, because there was nothing in the house. //Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.// They turned around quickly when they heard something in the bushes behind them. It was a large mysterious creature! Scared, they ran into the forest as fast as they could, to get away from the creature. Later that day, they found some berries, and they ate them. They also found a ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍weird fruit t‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍hat tasted really good! They finally decided to go back to the house, forgetting what had happened earlier.

When they walked up to the front door, the door opened by itself, but they still walked in, getting used to the scary atmosphere. Roxy and jay seemed to be very tired after looking for things to eat, so the decided to lay down for a cat nap.

Later that evening, Jay woke up to the sound of rain pitter-pattering on the windows. When he stood up, he saw a little ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍blurry girl.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ She ran up the stairs, right when Jay saw her. He heard he footsteps! He was amazed, and scared at the same time! He immediately woke up Roxy. When she was awake, she couldn’t believe what Jay was telling her, until she walked up stairs and saw a little boy and a little girl! They were not as scared as they thought they should have been, maybe because Roxy ad Jay didn’t think that the kids would hurt them. They tried to talk to the boy, but then the girl answered,” He doesnt talk much.”

“Who are‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ you?” Asked Jay “Well, my name is Renee, and his name is Joey.” “What are you guys doing here?” whispered Roxy “ We have been here since before I can remember!” Said Renee</range id="468757020_6">‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

11.6.13 Period 3 1. Who watches Kino when he wakes up every morning?

a) Coyotito.

2. How many beggars are outside the church in Chapter 1?

b) Ten.

3. What city does the doctor dream of?

d) New York City.

4. Who knows all the sins of the town? d) The trackers.

5. What makes the insect that stings Coyotito fall into Coyotito's bed?

a) Coyotito laughs and shakes the rope.

Why should he, when he had more than he could do to take care of the rich people who lived in the stone and plaster houses of the town.
 * 1) How are the homes of the poor different from the homes of the rich? Use quotes

He is described as mean and rude because of what he said to the Indians.
 * 1) How is the doctor described?

That he thinks of them as animals, not human beings.
 * 1) What does the doctor’s comment on page 14 reveal about his attitude toward Indians?

11.4.13 Period3

Sometimes I have avarice because my family is low on money. My favorite flower is a bougainvillea because it is the color purple. After we lost our soccer game our coach gave us a lot of consolation. When I went to Wal-Mart, I was detached from my dad. I see a lot of people that are indigent on the sides of the streets when I drive. At the fair they made us drive in an order procession. I try to have good reasoning with my statements. The Boston shooting was a scandal. I had a vicer of biting my nails.

“Stop!” She yelled “Mom!” He hollered “Come here” I whispered “Ahhhh!” Dad shouted “Okay” Mom agreed “ NO!!” Becky disagreed “Fine” We answered “ Ugg,” Jen moaned “THAT’S NOT FAIR!” They argued “ Blah, Blah” Josh mumbbled

// Haunted // By Mikaela Curran Once upon a time there was a couple that lived in Tennessee, they had two kids a 10 -year -old boy named Jay, and a 6-year-old girl named Roxy. “Jay, wake up.” Said Roxy

“What?” Said Jay

“Where are we and where are mom and dad?” Said Roxy

“I don’t know, it’s too dark, but it looks like grandma’s house,” Said Jay.

“Jay, I’m scared!” Said Roxy.

“Me too, let’s go look for grandma.” Said Jay

When Jay and Roxy got up to go look for their grandma, the floor started to mysteriously creek. “Ahhhh!!!” Said Roxy.

“Calm down, Roxy, it was just the floor.” Said Jay.

Suddenly, Roxy began to hear voices in her ear. “But that wasn’t!!” Said Roxy

Then the lights begin to flicker off and on over and over again, and then the light stoped and when it turned back on, Get out, was written on the wall. “Jay, was that you?!?!?!?” Asked Roxy.

“No, it was you, this is just a joke… right??” Said Jay

“Nope…” Said Roxy

“RUN!” Said Jay.

Once Jay and Roxy made it out of the house, they realized it started to become lighter than before. They went to go look for food, because there was nothing in the house. //Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.// They turned around quickly when they heard something in the bushes behind them. It was a large mysterious creature! Scared, they ran into the forest as fast as they could, to get away from the creature. Later that day, they found some berries, and they ate them. They also found a weird fruit that tasted really good! They finally decided to go back to the house, forgetting what had happened earlier.

When they walked up to the front door, the door opened by itself, but they still walked in, getting used to the scary atmosphere. Roxy and jay seemed to be very tired after looking for things to eat, so the decided to lay down for a cat nap.

Later that evening, Jay woke up to the sound of rain pitter pattering on the windows.

The Monkey Paw Prediction

I don’t think Mr. Whites will live happy ever after, I don’t even know if he will live at all. In the past two out of the other three people who had the wishes went missing, and they don’t even know where they are anymore. The third person, who had the three wishes, was killed because he wished for death. I think that Mr. Whites might be in a lot of trouble if he uses the three wishes. Another thing I think might happen is that maybe the monkey paw will come to life. I don’t mean like a genie, I mean kind of like the monkey paw turns into a person.

Frankenstein Questions

His goal was to bring back the dead in a beautiful way. He succeeded because he brought back the dead, but he failed because it was a hideous monster.
 * 1) What is Victor’s goal in creating the creature? In what ways does he succeed and fail?


 * 1) The creature claims, “Only misery made me a fiend.” What does he mean? Do you agree? Explain. The quote means that only him suffering, and being miserable, made him a monster. I agree because it’s just like saying this. If you are forced to stay up all night, after you finally go to sleep, and you wake up in a very bad mood. Like a monster!


 * 1) Mr. De Lacey says, “Most people are friendly—unless they are blinded by prejudice.” What prejudice does the creature face? What does the play say about the effect of prejudice? Because the creature was ugly when victor brought him back to life, victor was convinced that his whole personality was ugly as well.

4. Why does the creature want a companion like himself? Do you agree with Victor’s refusal to create one? Explain. The creature wants another companion like himself because no one else likes him. If victor creates another monster like him, he will have someone to except him, unlike victor. I do agree with victor because if he creates another creature, then it will turn out bad, just like the first creature.

5) Was it justifiable for the creature to murder Victor’s loved ones as a means of revenge? Explain. No, he shouldn’t have killed anyone. He could have just as easily talked to victor instead of killing all of his loved ones.

Haunted By Mikaela Curran

Once upon a time there was a couple that lived in Tennessee, they have two kids a 10 -year -old boy named Jay, and a 6 year old girl named Roxy. One night the kids were put into a car and taken far, far away. They woke up in a dark, cold house. “Jay, wake up.” Said Roxy <range type="comment" id="462162756_1">‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍“What?” Said Jay</range id="462162756_1">‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ “Where are we and where are mom and dad?” Said Roxy “I don’t know, it’s too dark, but it looks like grandma’s house,” Said Jay. “Jay, I’m scared!” Said Roxy. “Me too, let’s go look for grandma.” Said Jay When Jay and Roxy got up to go look for their grandma, the floor started to mysteriously creek. “Ahhhh!!!” Said Roxy. “Calm down, Roxy, it was just the floor.” Said Jay. Suddenly, Roxy began to hear voices in her ear. “But that wasn’t!!” Said Roxy Then the light begins to flicker off and on over and over again, then the light stops and when it turned back on, “ Get out!!” was written on the wall. “Jay, was that you?!?!?!?” Said Roxy “No, it was you, this is just a joke… right??” Said Jay “Nope…” Said Roxy “RUN!” Said Jay. Once Jay and Roxy made it out of the house, they realized it started to become lighter than before. They went to go look for food, because there was nothing at the house. They turned around quickly because they heard something in the bushes. It was a large mysterious animal! Scared, they ran into the forest. 10.17.13 Per. 3  Dialogue “Jay, wake up.” “What?’ “Where are we and where are mom and dad?” “I don’t know, it’s too dark, but it looks like grandma’s house.” “Jay, I’m scared!” “Me too, let’s go look for grandma.” [Floor creeks] “Ahhhh!!!” “Calm down, Roxy, it was just the floor.” [Voice Whispers] “But that wasn’t!!” [Both run upstairs] [light turns on by itself] “Jay, was that you?!?!?!?” “no, it was you… right??” “Nope…” “RUN!” [both run down stairs]

Mikaela Curran 10.17.18 Period 3 My Story Plan In my story there is going to be a 7-year-old girl named Roxy, and a 10-year-old boy named Jay. They were abandoned there last night, and they are scared. They were sent to their grandmothers’ house, but she wasn’t there.

They are getting hungry, and very cold. When they walk around the floor cricks, and they hear voices at night. The sounds outside are terrifying, and horrific. They hear screams in the house, but neither one of them are the ones screaming. They are trying to figure out how to survive.