Tuesday, October 15, 2013
VALUE OF LEARNING/VALUE OF LIFE
For the rest of the week I will be working with my group on the Value Of life presentation discussing what format and what information we will include. I myself will also be finishing up the Lit. Analysis Essay for friday.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
LIT ANALYSIS #2
Topic(s) and/or Event(s)
1. The book I read is Into The Wild by: Jon Krakauer, The book is based upon an Chris McCandless who after graduating Emory University decided to lose all communication with his family and leave all civil living to begin his adventure hitchhiking to the Stampede Trail in Alaska to live in the wilderness away from people, chaos and live in peace of nature and the wilderness. Chris McCandless was a intelligent young gentlemen graduating at top of his class at Emory University but it still wasn't what Chris wanted to do, he decided the next day of graduating to grab all of his money he had to continue his education and leave his suburban town of Annandale, Virginia and family to leave freely. He packed up his Datsun only consisting of his backpack containing his wallet holding his identification cards, social security card, his money, and a library card. Also having a whole bag of rice, riffle, a pack of clothing, and a fishing pole. But suddenly once he began his journey he stopped to sleep but suddenly he awakes from water rushing into his car. Having to abandon it he began his journey by foot. During his voyage from walking from town to town, city to city, and dessert to dessert he meet very interesting individuals on his way enlightening them by his good vibes and motivation. Once in Alaska Chris enjoyed his first few months but then suddenly the non existence of another human began to grow company was what Chris began to miss. Suddenly food began to grow scarce and Chris was begging to realize he must go back home. So wilderness man Chris packed his stuff up and began to head home suddenly he heard the noise of a thick water-stream pulling and pushing with force and the only way to go home is through that river but know Chris is stuck he heads back to his Van that was excistant when he first arrived to Alaska which included a bed, books, and some essentials. He had to live literally of the land eating fruits, and plants but one day the manual that Chris owned describing which plant was edible and not he mistaken a twig as edible and that was the end of it it began to make Chris body frail away each day he was living his body was dying more and more then suddenly Chris's life turned to a beautiful end.
2. The author Jon Krakauer wrote about the young man due writing an article on Chris McCandless entitled "Death of an Innocent he was intreged by Chris's life and voyage and decided to make the 9,000 word article into a book.
3. I choose this book because I seen the movie a week before I went to the Santa Maria Library and it intreged me very much and I decided to read the book and know the story by every detail and not miss what the movie was missing. This book right when I began to read it I was hooked I realized Chris and I have alot in common and I just wanted to know more of his journey and experiences.
4. I most defiantly find this book realistic. I did find a connection with Chris the main character due to this because he just wanted to do what made him happy disregarding what others said and wanted him to do I am the same way If I have a dream which I do i'm going to do it it's what i want if it means loosing people in my life then that's what will happen, which was exactly how Chris was.
People
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1. The book I read is Into The Wild by: Jon Krakauer, The book is based upon an Chris McCandless who after graduating Emory University decided to lose all communication with his family and leave all civil living to begin his adventure hitchhiking to the Stampede Trail in Alaska to live in the wilderness away from people, chaos and live in peace of nature and the wilderness. Chris McCandless was a intelligent young gentlemen graduating at top of his class at Emory University but it still wasn't what Chris wanted to do, he decided the next day of graduating to grab all of his money he had to continue his education and leave his suburban town of Annandale, Virginia and family to leave freely. He packed up his Datsun only consisting of his backpack containing his wallet holding his identification cards, social security card, his money, and a library card. Also having a whole bag of rice, riffle, a pack of clothing, and a fishing pole. But suddenly once he began his journey he stopped to sleep but suddenly he awakes from water rushing into his car. Having to abandon it he began his journey by foot. During his voyage from walking from town to town, city to city, and dessert to dessert he meet very interesting individuals on his way enlightening them by his good vibes and motivation. Once in Alaska Chris enjoyed his first few months but then suddenly the non existence of another human began to grow company was what Chris began to miss. Suddenly food began to grow scarce and Chris was begging to realize he must go back home. So wilderness man Chris packed his stuff up and began to head home suddenly he heard the noise of a thick water-stream pulling and pushing with force and the only way to go home is through that river but know Chris is stuck he heads back to his Van that was excistant when he first arrived to Alaska which included a bed, books, and some essentials. He had to live literally of the land eating fruits, and plants but one day the manual that Chris owned describing which plant was edible and not he mistaken a twig as edible and that was the end of it it began to make Chris body frail away each day he was living his body was dying more and more then suddenly Chris's life turned to a beautiful end.
2. The author Jon Krakauer wrote about the young man due writing an article on Chris McCandless entitled "Death of an Innocent he was intreged by Chris's life and voyage and decided to make the 9,000 word article into a book.
3. I choose this book because I seen the movie a week before I went to the Santa Maria Library and it intreged me very much and I decided to read the book and know the story by every detail and not miss what the movie was missing. This book right when I began to read it I was hooked I realized Chris and I have alot in common and I just wanted to know more of his journey and experiences.
4. I most defiantly find this book realistic. I did find a connection with Chris the main character due to this because he just wanted to do what made him happy disregarding what others said and wanted him to do I am the same way If I have a dream which I do i'm going to do it it's what i want if it means loosing people in my life then that's what will happen, which was exactly how Chris was.
People
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
VOCABULARY #7
cursory-hasty and therefore not through or detailed.
impetus-the force or energy with which a body moves.
pinnacle-a high, pointed piece of a rock.
contumely-insolent or insulting language or treatment.
bereavement-mourning:state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.
cache-a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
consummation-the point at which something is complete or finalized.
calamity-an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
avarice-extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
fortify-strengthen (a place) with defensive work so as to protect it against attack.
erratic-not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
ubiquitous-present, appearing, or found everywhere.
fortitude-courage in pain or adversity.
nonchalant-(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxing displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
affect-have an effect on; make a difference to.
effect-a change that is result or consequence of an action or other cause.
misappropriate-(of a person) dishonestly or unfairly take (something esp. money, belonging to another) for one's own use.
pragmatic-dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather that theoretical considerations.
metacognition-is defined as "congnition about cognition", or "knowing about knowing." It many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to use particular stratgies for learning or for problem solving.
devoutly-devoted to religion or to the fulfillment of relgious obligations. See synonyms at religious.
impetus-the force or energy with which a body moves.
pinnacle-a high, pointed piece of a rock.
contumely-insolent or insulting language or treatment.
bereavement-mourning:state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one.
cache-a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
consummation-the point at which something is complete or finalized.
calamity-an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
avarice-extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
fortify-strengthen (a place) with defensive work so as to protect it against attack.
erratic-not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
ubiquitous-present, appearing, or found everywhere.
fortitude-courage in pain or adversity.
nonchalant-(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxing displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
affect-have an effect on; make a difference to.
effect-a change that is result or consequence of an action or other cause.
misappropriate-(of a person) dishonestly or unfairly take (something esp. money, belonging to another) for one's own use.
pragmatic-dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather that theoretical considerations.
metacognition-is defined as "congnition about cognition", or "knowing about knowing." It many forms; it includes knowledge about when and how to use particular stratgies for learning or for problem solving.
devoutly-devoted to religion or to the fulfillment of relgious obligations. See synonyms at religious.
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