Second Quarter Portfolio Blog Jog

Please click on the link below to view what I have done this year.

What I Learned in English 10

"Notes from a Bottle” SPA Flood Message in a Bottle

If you can't read it on my blog, here's the link- https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dck4z7wn_14zj28msc3

What I've Learned in English 9/10 Second Quarter

Throughout this quarter, I have learned a lot even though I haven't been here that long. One thing I've learned was how to write a proper persuasive essay and how to do projects on it. While being in the class, Ms. Priester taught me how to write correct paragraphs and essays too. I've also learned about theme, irony, and ambiguity and how to spot it in a story. Even though I'm a new student, I caught on to blogging and using online tools in English quick. Not only is this class very academically stimulating, it is also fun and interesting at the same time.

Ambiguity Graphic Organizer 10

"Lamb to the Slaughter" - I'm the Detective

If I was a detective investigating the murder of Patrick Maloney in “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, I would have already guessed Mary was the murderer because there was something way too fishy about her plot. One thing I would've done is investigated a little more and ask more questions. Another thing I would do is try to find out if they have been having any problems and study her actions and facial expressions. And I would at least would've known that that huge lamb leg she offered was the murderer weapon because I would think it's just not normal. I would have been a very great detective.

Irony in "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl

"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mary's Giggling

     At the end of “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, Mary Maloney begins giggling because she fooled the detectives by allowing them to eat the murder weapon. When Mary killed her husband by hitting his head with a lamb leg, she started plotting and scheming on how she would get away with all of it for the sake of her baby. Since she already tricked them by giving them the idea she didn't murder him, insisting on eating the lamb was a very clever move. As they ate the lamb, the detectives talk about how they think the weapon was on premises and how it could be right under their noses while Mary giggles. After the police leave the house, I predict Mary will be relieved that she didn't get caught while she cries her eyes out.

Would you do the same thing Mary did?
	Course!
	Maybe
	Um, I'm not sure.
	NO
	I wouldn't have done it in the first place!
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Situational Irony in My Life

      Last year, I met a boy through some friends. I really didn't like him at first because he was rude and cocky so we never really got along. But we were always around each other since we hung out with the same group of friends. I remember one night I got into an argument with him because he was being abrupt just because he was with his little girlfriend. From that point on I tried my best to avoid him so I wouldn't get hurt again. A few weeks later, I texted him saying "Happy Birthday" and from there we started texting and before I knew it we were hanging out. We were together all the time, and he was one of the few I actually looked forward to seeing. He was a good friend and taught me to be open minded to everybody I meet because they could be really amazing and you wouldn't even know it.

Persuasive Project Field Trips

This is the link to see a larger version of my Glog. -Field Trip Glogster

To see my partner's blog, click here -->ANDREAQUA'S BLOG! I love her, we make the best team :)

Are you persuaded by my project?
	Yes, you did a great job!
	Yeah, you did an alright job.
	Kinda
	You could've added more facts and details.
	This Glog sucked!
	NO
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Persuasive Project Graphic Organizer