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Escobedo, Luis 3-3-09 Per.2 __Becky and the wheels and brake boys__ In the story “Becky and The Wheels and Brake Boys” written by James Berry, a girl named Becky wants a bike, but her mother disagrees with the idea. Becky is a credible character because of what she does, feels, and what she says.

Becky is believable because she wants to fit in with the other children. For example, Becky thinks, “I only want to be with Nat, Aldo, Jimmy, and Ben.” They all have bikes, and she wants one too, so she can ride and play with them. This proves that Becky is credible because lots of people have a time when they want something that will help them fit in with other kids.

Over and over she kept asking her mom for a bike.” Over and over I told my mom I wanted a bike.” A while later she tells her mother, “I still want to have a bike badly.” In order to get what she wants she wants, Becky thinks she has to ask several times and give reasons for how she feels towards the item. This shows Becky is believable because many kids love begging for things until they get them. She is also believable because she and then makes up with her friend. For example “for the first time me and Shinette had a real live. Shinette wanted to get back at Becky because Becky had put a centipede up her shirt, so she got even by putting a cockroach in Becky’s blouse. This proves that Becky is a realistic character because a lot of best friends get in fights, but then they make out

In conclusion, Becky, the main character in “Becky and the Wheels and Brake Boys,” is believable because of her emotions, her words, and her actoins. This shows that she is believable because she does things girls their age would do.

__ELEVEN__ Escobedo, Luis 2-25-09 Per.2 The title of this book is eleven. The author is Sandra Cisneros. This book is about a young girl named Rachel that her birthday gets ruined, because she has to put on a sweater that’s not hers. She also cries, and she is shy. She is a credible because she does things kids our age would she also has the same emotions.

Rachel’s birthday gets ruined. Her birthday gets ruined because she had to put on an old, dirty, nasty sweater that’s not hers and she gets mad. This shows she is a credible character because people and kids get mad when they wear something that’s not there’s.

Since her birthday got ruined she started crying. She started crying because her teacher forced her to put on a sweater

Per.2/3 __DOG__ Dear mom and dad, I really want a dog and I think I am old enough to own one. I know there are many responsibilities to having a dog but they can be fun. It will teach me to be responsible. Now I will like to give you my reasons why we should get a dog

Dogs are good because, if we are getting robbed it could guard us. They are also good cause they could save our lives in case of an emergency. Another reason they are good is they help you exercise and keep you active. They also keep you warm in the night. That is why we should get a dog.

I know dogs can be a pain but I will clean up after it and clean it when it gets dirty. They will help us stay active by walking it every day. They will help me stay from the computer cause it would want me to play with it. That is why I want a dog.

I would really want a dog and I hope I have convinced you to get me a dog.

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1. play baseball and soccer. 2. i fell fever good and nervous. 3. i would fell bad and bad at the same time

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. 2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. Example: conflict: Tayo needs to find a rabbit. predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost

1. when tao is forbidden to draw to draw designs and he needs food 2. Tao needs to look for a rabbit

CLASSWORK: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Answer the question below Chapter 2 What two important events happen in this chapter?

1. Tao thought he herd a scream of a evil spirit

CLASSWORK Friday, October 10, 2008 Answer the questions below Chapter 3 1. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?

2. What decision does Tao tell Volt?

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.

1. they learn to hunt

2. volt has to hunt alone

3. i would feel scared of the dog. i would also be scared of any animal tat i am not familiar with. it would be a very frighting experiance

CLASSWORK Monday, October 13, 2008 Read Chapter 4 in class. Answer the following questions Chapter 4 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 chaProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 er.

Tao's mom was brave cause she didn't want to give Tao up. she didnt care what people cared

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1. tao tries to draw a horse an the ram 2. ram wes easier to draw for 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? 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?

1. When they draw in. 2.

**CLASSWORK Thursday, October 23, 2008**
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 do agree with Graybeard because if people get disturbed by Tao, he would get disturbed by them

Chapter 8 An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting. Imagine a similar situation today, where a person's desires go against society's expectations What situation did you imagine?

In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's rules? Give your opinion.

there was once a boy who wanted to be a model but his parents did not let him.

Chapter 9 Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind? What does this tell you about his character
 * CLASSWORK Monday, October 27, 2008**

1. he changed his mind cause he understands him 2. he is a understandfull person

Chapter 10 1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"? 2. What almost happened to Tao?
 * CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 28, 2008**

1. the mamith 2. he almost got killed

Chapter 11 Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why? Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?
 * CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 29, 2008**

1. he is a bad teacher but, he is pushing Tao so he could try harder 2. yes i would cause he would have faith in me

CLASSWORK Thursday, October 30, 2008 Chapter 12 1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most? 2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?

1. charcol,red rock,oil,fish,limestone powder 2. he is scared that he will get old and die

Chapter 13 1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain. 2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.
 * CLASSWORK Monday, November 3, 2008**

1. no because he might have caught 2. i predict that the hunters might see the dog and find that tao is with him

CLASSWORK Tuesday, November 4, 2008 Chapter 14 1. Why does Tao cross the river? 2. What decision does Graybeard reach?

1. he wants to look for ram 2. he told tao to take him to the clan people

CLASSWORK Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Chapter 15 What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?

**CLASSWORK Thursday, November 6, 2008**
Chapter 16 Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your%

Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)

Chapter 17 Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.

1. i was surprised that volt was tao's dad cause i thaught tao's dad had died.