It was an activity we did in Gamzon's class based on The Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler. Read, comment and enjopy!
PAIN
Pain is alone. Alone in the "evanescent existence", as he calls it. I always see him walking down the empty hallway, lined with the darkest of shadows. He hasn't been happy since "that night". The night in which both of his parents Confidence and Faith, were cruelly murdered by Suffering, his twin brother who had been abandoned by them for his mood. Ever since, Pain has wrapped himself up in that sweater of destruction and those pants of sorrow. Lately, his only companions have been Depression and Grief. They sit together in that dismal corner of the lunch room, their hands swaying back in forth while carrying that pen over the empty pieces of paper.
It's unbelievable. It's just so...weird. Today, while walking in the hallway, I saw them. Pain was, as usual, trodding down the hall. All of a sudden, a bright pink flash of hysteric hair appeared next to his murky black hair. It was Pleasure, the head cheerleader of the school. As she opened her mouth, Pain put up his hand. "Leave me alone" he muttered, as he walked out into the sunlight. Pleasure stood still, her eyes misting over like a waterfall. However, she wiped off the mist and ambled out after Pain. A great thud could be heard in the warmth of the glistening sun as Pleasure body slammed Pain to the concrete. He looked up at her, his pupil-less dark eyes meeting with her own shining eyes. Suddenly, they both get up and stare a while longer at one another. Then, as if the whole world had just stopped, they grabbed hands and walked into the street, crowded on one side, empty on another. It was there that they walked, in the radiance of the light and the dark.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Types of Readers - Realist
Realist
*Enjoys real life situations
*Enjoys contemporary issues and themselves
*Enjoys easily identifiable characters
*Enjoys stories dealing with one's experience
*Enjoys real life situations
*Enjoys contemporary issues and themselves
*Enjoys easily identifiable characters
*Enjoys stories dealing with one's experience
Newspaper Article Number Three
Terror in the Streets! The Evils of...Country Music!!
"HOW DARE HE! THAT FIEND OF FIENDS, THAT RENEGADE OF THE STREETS, THAT, THAT INSUFFRABLE SIMPLETON!!!" These are the least of the insults directed towards Zack Lavington, a 38 year old male living in the small state of Idaho. He was last seen being forcibly removed from his car and arrested for "disturbing the peace". According to the accounts of local residents, he was "blasting the most heinous of musical genres out there". This musical genre being that of Country, probably the MOST feared genre ever created, for it's hypnotic rythms that easily return people to their rural heritage. More than two hundred people have called in, saying that their neighbors are turning their cars into tractors and milking the...mailbox. With fear in their hearts, public officials are frantically attempting to throw together a new bill that will ban Country music throughout the entire state. May this be a lesson to all those reading this. Country music can and WILL destroy your "city kid" ways. Listen to your music with the utmost caution!
"HOW DARE HE! THAT FIEND OF FIENDS, THAT RENEGADE OF THE STREETS, THAT, THAT INSUFFRABLE SIMPLETON!!!" These are the least of the insults directed towards Zack Lavington, a 38 year old male living in the small state of Idaho. He was last seen being forcibly removed from his car and arrested for "disturbing the peace". According to the accounts of local residents, he was "blasting the most heinous of musical genres out there". This musical genre being that of Country, probably the MOST feared genre ever created, for it's hypnotic rythms that easily return people to their rural heritage. More than two hundred people have called in, saying that their neighbors are turning their cars into tractors and milking the...mailbox. With fear in their hearts, public officials are frantically attempting to throw together a new bill that will ban Country music throughout the entire state. May this be a lesson to all those reading this. Country music can and WILL destroy your "city kid" ways. Listen to your music with the utmost caution!
Newspaper Article Number Two
Oh Cruel Irony!
Today has brought to us an event bigger than big, larger than large, even more important than the life we live! That's right, a local man has...spontaneously combusted while talking about fire safety. "It all happened so fast," local first grader Anne Marie said, her eyes wide with the shock only a splash of cold water to your neck can bring. "One minute he was talking about how 'horrible fire is' then the next 'POOF!'. He just lit up like a Christmas tree. He kept running around the whole room and burned the whole house down screaming that he was gonna 'burn it all down'. Now that I think about it, it's kind of ironic." Yes, in ironic end to an ironic tragedy.
Today has brought to us an event bigger than big, larger than large, even more important than the life we live! That's right, a local man has...spontaneously combusted while talking about fire safety. "It all happened so fast," local first grader Anne Marie said, her eyes wide with the shock only a splash of cold water to your neck can bring. "One minute he was talking about how 'horrible fire is' then the next 'POOF!'. He just lit up like a Christmas tree. He kept running around the whole room and burned the whole house down screaming that he was gonna 'burn it all down'. Now that I think about it, it's kind of ironic." Yes, in ironic end to an ironic tragedy.
Newspaper Article Number 1
WMG Funeral
Today is a day to live that will live in infamy. The roads are empty, the air is dry, even the most talkative of people remain silent. On this day, this special unforgettable day, the funeral of Warner Music Group (WMG) shall now commence. The YouTube staff sat in the front, tears streaming down their heartbroken faces, one of them even whimpering out silent sobs. As the coffin was dropped into the ground, everyone sitting within the room was moved to the very edge of the chair. When it finally fell, a gargantuan sound exploded throughtout the room. The sound, so large, could even be heard five blocks away. The YouTube staff stared dumbfoundedly, as they watched their product's users, their users, ...cheer. Everyone, minus the awestruck YouTube staff, sprang out of their seats screaming with the joy a candybar brings to a child. The all run outside at a speed comparable to that of light and began to have one of, if not the most wild party in the history of parties.
"Finally, fina-*#@%-ly!" the ecstatic Ernie Frye shouts, hugging the nearest person. "I have been waiting for this moment since the day my whole playlist got it's sound turned off, just because WMG didn't 'approve the music selection used'. Please! My fish can choose better music than it does and all it listens to is polka!"
"All I can say is that I'm glad that little girl killed 'em." Tina Garfield said, spray painting "Suck it You$^$$#^%" on the side of the YouTube van. "Hey, I wonder where she is?"
A sound erupted out of the cathedral. As everyone walked in, they stopped dead in their tracks. Blood was splattered all over the walls. The YouTube staff lied on the ground, eyes wide open, their blood staining the ground below them. A little girl came out from behind the curtain, holding a gun covered with blood. "What?" she said when she noticed their staring. "I said I was gonna kill WMG and these ^%#$& right here." Another great cheer erupted out of the crowd as they picked her up and carried her to the party. I start to leave but then stop in my tracks. "Oh my god" I said, trembling. "She's going after Google next."
Today is a day to live that will live in infamy. The roads are empty, the air is dry, even the most talkative of people remain silent. On this day, this special unforgettable day, the funeral of Warner Music Group (WMG) shall now commence. The YouTube staff sat in the front, tears streaming down their heartbroken faces, one of them even whimpering out silent sobs. As the coffin was dropped into the ground, everyone sitting within the room was moved to the very edge of the chair. When it finally fell, a gargantuan sound exploded throughtout the room. The sound, so large, could even be heard five blocks away. The YouTube staff stared dumbfoundedly, as they watched their product's users, their users, ...cheer. Everyone, minus the awestruck YouTube staff, sprang out of their seats screaming with the joy a candybar brings to a child. The all run outside at a speed comparable to that of light and began to have one of, if not the most wild party in the history of parties.
"Finally, fina-*#@%-ly!" the ecstatic Ernie Frye shouts, hugging the nearest person. "I have been waiting for this moment since the day my whole playlist got it's sound turned off, just because WMG didn't 'approve the music selection used'. Please! My fish can choose better music than it does and all it listens to is polka!"
"All I can say is that I'm glad that little girl killed 'em." Tina Garfield said, spray painting "Suck it You$^$$#^%" on the side of the YouTube van. "Hey, I wonder where she is?"
A sound erupted out of the cathedral. As everyone walked in, they stopped dead in their tracks. Blood was splattered all over the walls. The YouTube staff lied on the ground, eyes wide open, their blood staining the ground below them. A little girl came out from behind the curtain, holding a gun covered with blood. "What?" she said when she noticed their staring. "I said I was gonna kill WMG and these ^%#$& right here." Another great cheer erupted out of the crowd as they picked her up and carried her to the party. I start to leave but then stop in my tracks. "Oh my god" I said, trembling. "She's going after Google next."
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The WORST Kids Choice Awards Ever!
About a good third of the "winners" should not have won at all! It was torture sitting through and watching those Disney jerks win most of the awards! Here is the list of the nominees, the "winners" and me and my friends opinion on who should have won.
Favorite Movie Actor
Jim Carrey (Yes Man)
George Lopez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua)
Adam Sandler (Bedtime Stories)
Will Smith (Hancock)
"Winner": Will Smith
Real Winner: Will Smith
Favorite Female Movie Star
Jennifer Aniston (Marley & Me)
Anne Hathaway (Get Smart)
Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
Reese Witherspoon (Four Christmases)
"Winner": Vanessa Hudgens
REAL WINNER: Jennifer Aniston or Anne Hathaway
Favorite Movie
Bedtime Stories
The Dark Knight
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Iron Man
"Winner": HSM 3
REAL WINNER: The Dark Knight
Favorite Animated Movie
Bolt
Kung Fu Panda
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Wall-e
"Winner": Madagascar
REAL WINNER: Wall-e
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Jack Black (Po, Kung Fu Panda)
Jim Carrey (Horton, Horton Hears a Who)
Miley Cyrus (Penny, Bolt)
Ben Stiller, (Alex, Madagascar: Escape 2Africa)
MUSIC:
Favorite Song
I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry)
Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown featuring T Pain)
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (Beyonce)
Favorite Music Group
Daughtry
Jonas Brothers
Linkin Park
Pussycat Dolls
"Winner": The Jonas Brothers
REAL WINNER: Linkin Park
Favorite Male Singer
Chris Brown
Jesse McCartney
Kid Rock
T-Pain
Favorite Female Singer
Beyonce
Miley Cyrus
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
"Winner": Miley Cyrus
REAL WINNER: Alicia Keys
TELEVISION:
Favorite TV Show
Hannah Montana
iCarly
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Zoey 101
Favorite Television Actress
Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly)
Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana)
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly)
Favorite Reality Show
America’s Next Top Model
American Idol
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Deal or no Deal?
Favorite Television Actor
Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl)
Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody)
Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody)
Nat Wolff (The Naked Brothers Band)
SPORTS:
Favorite Male Athlete
LeBron James
Michael Phelps
Peyton Manning
Tiger Woods
Favorite Female Athlete
Candace Parker
Danica Patrick
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Favorite Video Game
Guitar Hero World Tour
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Super Sluggers
Rock Band 2
Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do It Yourself Book
Harry Potter series
Twilight series
Favorite Cartoon
The Fairly Odd Parents
Phineas and Ferb
The Simpsons
SpongeBob SquarePants
Favorite Movie Actor
Jim Carrey (Yes Man)
George Lopez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua)
Adam Sandler (Bedtime Stories)
Will Smith (Hancock)
"Winner": Will Smith
Real Winner: Will Smith
Favorite Female Movie Star
Jennifer Aniston (Marley & Me)
Anne Hathaway (Get Smart)
Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical 3: Senior Year)
Reese Witherspoon (Four Christmases)
"Winner": Vanessa Hudgens
REAL WINNER: Jennifer Aniston or Anne Hathaway
Favorite Movie
Bedtime Stories
The Dark Knight
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Iron Man
"Winner": HSM 3
REAL WINNER: The Dark Knight
Favorite Animated Movie
Bolt
Kung Fu Panda
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Wall-e
"Winner": Madagascar
REAL WINNER: Wall-e
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Jack Black (Po, Kung Fu Panda)
Jim Carrey (Horton, Horton Hears a Who)
Miley Cyrus (Penny, Bolt)
Ben Stiller, (Alex, Madagascar: Escape 2Africa)
MUSIC:
Favorite Song
I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry)
Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
Kiss Kiss (Chris Brown featuring T Pain)
Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) (Beyonce)
Favorite Music Group
Daughtry
Jonas Brothers
Linkin Park
Pussycat Dolls
"Winner": The Jonas Brothers
REAL WINNER: Linkin Park
Favorite Male Singer
Chris Brown
Jesse McCartney
Kid Rock
T-Pain
Favorite Female Singer
Beyonce
Miley Cyrus
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
"Winner": Miley Cyrus
REAL WINNER: Alicia Keys
TELEVISION:
Favorite TV Show
Hannah Montana
iCarly
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Zoey 101
Favorite Television Actress
Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly)
Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana)
America Ferrera (Ugly Betty)
Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly)
Favorite Reality Show
America’s Next Top Model
American Idol
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
Deal or no Deal?
Favorite Television Actor
Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl)
Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody)
Cole Sprouse (The Suite Life of Zack and Cody)
Nat Wolff (The Naked Brothers Band)
SPORTS:
Favorite Male Athlete
LeBron James
Michael Phelps
Peyton Manning
Tiger Woods
Favorite Female Athlete
Candace Parker
Danica Patrick
Serena Williams
Venus Williams
OTHER CATEGORIES:
Favorite Video Game
Guitar Hero World Tour
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Super Sluggers
Rock Band 2
Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do It Yourself Book
Harry Potter series
Twilight series
Favorite Cartoon
The Fairly Odd Parents
Phineas and Ferb
The Simpsons
SpongeBob SquarePants
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