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Alonso, Daniel Period 5 3/3/09 Becky essay

Character credibility is when a character in the story is acting like a real person would act. In the story “Becky and the Wheels and the Brake Boys” written by James Berry, a girl named Becky want a bike, but her mother disagrees with the idea. Becky is a credible character because of how she acts, how she feels, and what she says. First of all, Becky is credible because she begs her I wanted a bike.” She really wants a bike more than anything, so she pleads to her mom. This proves that Becky is a realistic character because a lot of kids bug their parents for what the want. Secondly, Becky is a believable character because she fought with her friend and got angry with her. Becky thinks to herself, For the first time her best friend because Shirnette let a cockroach fly down Becky’s blouse. She is credible because friends frequently fight with each other. The third reason why Becky is credible is because she asks for some help to learn how to ride a bike. Becky asks the Wheel and Brake Boys, “Can somebody teach me to ride?” Becky doesn’t have a bike because in her neighborhood girls aren’t encouraged to ride them. She wants to be part of the group, so she asks the boys to teach her a new skill. Becky stands up for what she wants just like any kid. In conclusion, Becky is realistic character because of her actions, her emotions, and her words prove that she is credible character. You might even know someone like Becky that’s in your neighborhood. Or, it could even be you.

Eleven Eleven by Sandra Cisneros. Eleven is about a girl named Rachel who is turning 11. She says that when she turns 11 she also feels ten nine eight seven six five four three two and one. Rachel goes to school and her teacher Mrs. Price says that a red nasty sweater has been in the closet for a month and no one has taken it. Then Felice Garcia says, “I think it belongs to Rachel”. Mrs. Price makes Rachel get and then put it on. Rachel cry’s and cry’s. Then Phyllis Lopez claims it Rachel calls stupid. Then she cheers herself up by saying mom makes a cake then dad gets home we eat it and I open presents. I think Rachel is credible she cry’s because no one believes her, she called a kid stupid, and birthday gets messed up. I think Rachel is credible because she cry’s because Mrs. Price does not believes her. She credible because lots of kids will cry if someone does not believe them, but then making Rachel wear the nasty old smelly sweater. I would not cry I would just get mad. She is also mad at Felice Garcia for saying “ I think its Rachel’s”. I think its true that kid

Dear Mom, I will like to have a dog. A dog will be awesome. Now mommy I know that I’ve showed lots of responsibility and I think I’m old enough to have dog. Now I am going to tell you the positive things about having a dog. I will also answer any concerns you may have.

Well there are many reasons I think I should have a dog. Okay one reason is the dog will teach me responsibility how to care for a living animal. Then when I’m older I will now how to take care of a dog and have my own dog. Of course when you leave me alone (always) I could play with him/her. I could also get off my lazy but and walk the dog. I will also enjoy a dog around.

Now I know that you have many concerns. Number 1 poop I will kind of gladly clean after them. Every parents says this not enough space okay but we could get a little one the house would be huge to them. Another concern may be the dog will be noisy during the night for them to be quiet I would check on them every once in a while. Okay I know a dog is too much to asked for but I’m okay with it.

Finally that I’ve have told you what I will do can I have a dog. I’ve told you why and what I will do if the dog gets a little noisy. Please let me have the dog. Yes finally. Woo. Okay can we buy food the dog is in my room he is starving I found him in the streets hungry (to Petco).

Boy of the painted cave by Daniel a

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Monday, October 6, 2008 Prewrite 1. What are you good at? Im good at doing nothing just kidding. I good at being a kind person A good basketball player I'm ok in soccer.Im good at using computers. 2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at I feel good inside I feel awesome like Im better at nothing else.I feel inergizied 3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at? I would feel bad I would be bored the whole time.I would feel like a dummy doing things Im not good at.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 CLASSWORK Chapter 1 1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!). Tao draws with the fear of getting caught and getting in big trouble because its a taboo in his clan. Tao has no food and gets hungry. 2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. I predict that the clan will at one time finally understand but after kicking him out. He accepts that he should hunt and gets plenty of food and his clan likes him.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Answer the question below Chapter 2 What two important events happen in this chapter? Tao is getting very hungry and is looking for spare acorns in tree's and on the ground. Tao found a wolf that's mouth is hurt so it can't eat plus it's hungry and will die without food.

Friday, October 10, 2008 Answer the questions below Chapter 3 1. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together? Together they learn how to hunt. 2. What decision does Tao tell Volt? Tao asks Volt if they could hunt with the wolf dog. 3. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel. I will feel mad at Tao for being with a wolf dog.I will feel like i have no power.I will feel like no one listens to me

In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. Start with an interest grabber. Then write your topic sentence. Give three details or examples to support your thesis. Use a quotation from the chapter. Tao's mother is not with him in the story. The old woman said Tao's mom was "Vedra of the Mountain People"She refused to let Tao get eaten by hyenas that was what happened to crippled babies. She lived in a cave so they wouldn't take Tao.

Answer the following questions Chapter 5 1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw? First, he try's to draw a horse and then he draws the wolf dog. 2. Which is easier for him and why? The wolf dog is a lot easier for him because for the horse he did it by memory and for ram he was right there with him.

CLASSWORK Monday, October 20, 2008 Answer the following questions Chapter 6 1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they? One taboo he broke was being with Ram the wolf dog and the other one he broke was 2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet? 3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging? Graybeard says Volt is a good man but often dreams of spirits and demons

Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Is what he says true for those times, but not now? Or is the reverse true: is it true now, but wasn't true then? I disagree with with Graybeard because I think that since he is a chosen one he wants to be special. I think he wants Tao to feel bad because he draws. Graybeard