Writting Assignments
8/31/15
Dear Gemma,
Today in ELA class we started learning about Shirley Jackson. Shirley Jackson was a popular american author. She was very famous during her time. Shirley was born on December 14, 1916 in San Francisco. She grew up in a little town near Burlingame, California. Later in 1934 Shirley and her family relocated to New York . In New York she attended to Brighton high school were she got her diploma. Shirley got her BA degree Syracuse University in 1940.
Shirley Jackson famous novel was called “The Lottery”. “The Lottery” was her first published book. The main idea in the novel is about a small town the U.S people playing the annual lottery. I hope I read this novel in ELA class. Its sounds very interesting!
Talk to you soon,
Alyssa
9/28/15
Archbishop, Jośe H. Gomez, is trying to tell us that focus on what we are doing now and worry about the future a other time. By being a St. John Edues student I can follow these rules by focusing on my school and and getting better grades.
10/14/15
“The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse” is narrated by nine-year-old Aram Garoghlanian, a member of an Armenian community living among the lush fruit orchards and vineyards of California. One morning Aram is awakened before dawn by his older cousin Mourad, who everyone thinks is crazy. Aram is astonished to see that Mourad is sitting on a beautiful white horse. Aram has always wanted to ride a horse, but his family is too poor to afford one. However, the Garoghlanian family is noted not only for its poverty but also for its honesty, so it is unthinkable that Mourad could have stolen the horse.
10/20/15
I think the story/chapter would have ended with Jen and her family not grated chapter 7 bankruptcy and still keeping their home. Jen and her family would still have a little bit of trouble buying food and finding a job. I hope everything turn out great for Jen and her family.
10/21/15
6. How does looking at these issues with a Catholic lens help resolve the problems/issues?
Looking at these issues through a Catholic lens helps resolving because we know what wrong and right. We as Catholics we know it's wrong to do violence and murder or kill someone. It needs to stop! Taking someone life is horrendous. What is right is people sacrificing their life for their children. They are trying to making a better and community.
10/21/15
Alyssa Parada #20
ELA 8
Ms. Stonks
October 21, 2015
Pope Similarities
Did you know that Saint Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis have some things in common? No? Well you are going to learn about right now! Saint Pope John Paul II, our 264th pope, was born on May 18th , 1920 in Wadowice, Poland. John Paul II real name is Karol Józef Wojtyla. His mother, father and brother all died before Karol was 17. In 1978, Karol became the 1st non-Italian pope in over 400 years. John Paul’s mission was to end abortion. John Paul II visited over 100 countries and spoke twelve languages. In 1981, someone tried to assassinate John Paul when he visited Rome. He got shot two times. Later in 2005 Pope John Paul II died cause to a septic shock.
Pope Francis is our 266th pope. He was born on December 17, 1936 in Argentina. His real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio . He has two brothers and two sisters. He was ordained in 1969. Pope Francis became pope on March 13, 2013. Francis is the 1st pope from the Americans and address U.S congress. He likes to pray the Psalms and helping for poor.
Although Saint Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis are different people they both have similarities. Obviously they’re popes. They are not Italian. They both love playing soccer and helping the poor. And the very thing they have in common is they want to end abortion.
10/26/15
Alyssa Parada #20
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
Chapter Two Summary
In this chapter the reader is introduced to character Stephan and single mother, who is unemployed. Stephan lives in Philly and go to a catholic middle school. The year 2010 he runs for class president. Stephan’s idol and role model is Mr. President Obama. Later that year he was chosen class president. As class president, Stephan decided to let the negative past behind him and focus what was important to him. With Stephan’s mother unemployed she had to move six times during eight years. She was getting worried about Stephan going to a good school for high school.
11/12/15
Vocabulary
Micro- Adj. Extremely small
Atoms are micro size.
Extra- Adj. Added to an existing or usual amount or number
I ordered extra fries.
Extraterrestrial- Adj. Of or from outside the Earth or its atmosphere
Aliens are extraterrestrial beings.
Accord- Noun An official agreement
Everything is going according to plan.
Bizarre- Adj. Very strange or unusual
Clowns are totally bizarre!
Console- Verb To comfort
Amy was crying so I went up to her and consoled her.
Debut- Noun A person’s first appearance or performance
It’s Gracie’s singing debut today!
Dilemma- Noun A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made
Picking out a high school was a tough dilemma.
Mimic- Verb To imitate
I hate it when my brother mimics me.
Modify- Verb To make minor changes
Max had to modify his computer to play better games.
Mundane- Adj. Lack of interest
This class is very mundane.
Nimble- Adj. quick and light in movement
Acrobats are very nimble.
Pique- Noun A feeling of irritation
She was becoming pique when the boys were annoying her.
Principal- Adj. First in order of importance
Debbie wants to be principal one day!
Quench- Verb Satisfy (One’s thirst) by drinking.
Jake was quench when he took his first sip.
Query- Noun A question
Do you ever query about yourself?
Taciturn- Adj. Saying little
Allison is always taciturn.
Toxic- Adj. poisonous
Do not touch that. It might be toxic.
Unique- Adj. Being one of a kind
It’s okay to be different. You can be unique!
Wan- Adj. Giving the impression of illness
Wayne was giving a wan look to the doctor.
Alyssa Parada #20
November 17, 2015
ELA 8
Mrs. Stronks
Vocabulary
Luna- (Noun) The ancient Roman goddess personifying the moonI named my cat luna because her black fur reminds me of the moon
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Mediterranean- (Adj.) Is a characteristic of the Mediterranean SeaThis country has mediterranean climate.
Subterranean- (Adj.) occurring or done under the Earth’s surfaceThe sewers are subterranean pipes and tunnels.
Herbivore- (Noun) An animal that feeds on plantsLizards are one type of herbivore.
Omnivore- (Noun) An animal or person that eats food of both plant and animal originLions are one type of omnivore.
Valediction- (Noun) The action of saying farewellMy family planned a valediction party for my aunt.
Philophobia- (Noun) Act of being afraid of loveI think Dan is philophobia. He is afraid to find his true love.
Somniphobia- (Noun) Act of being afraid of sleepDavid hasn’t slept for over two weeks. Nat says that he might be somniphobia.
Biology- (Noun) the study of living organismsIn science, we are learning biology this year.
Transport- (Verb) take or carry from one place to anotherMy mom had to transport the letters to the post office.
Teleport- (Verb) to be transported across spaceJordan’s dream super power is to teleport.
Affliction- (Noun) Something that causes painShe suffered from a terrible affliction.
Assuage- (Verb) Make an unpleasant feeling less intenseEveryone was crying at the funeral, nothing can make this assuage.
Banter- (Noun) The playful exchange of teasing remarks
Boon- (Noun) a favor or requestCan you do me a huge Boon?
Durable- (Adj.) able to withstand pressure or damageThis trash bag is so durable!
Garrulous- (Adj.) talkativeWhy is Kelly so garrulous today?
Hybrid- (Noun) The offspring of two plants or animals of different speciesA lion and tiger can make a hybrid called Panthera.
Sage- (Noun) an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves.People say burning sage is good.
Sham- (Adj.) Bogus or falseI think your answer is sham.
Alyssa Parada #20
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
December 8, 2015
The Greek View
The Greek view of the world both resembles and differs from the modern views. Ancient Greece is not only ancient history, it tells us the great story about great gods and goddess legacy. Like the legacy of a classical culture has had a significant influence on culture today, from athletic such as the Olympics. Two of the most powerful empires in the ancient world were Greece and Rome. Religion wasn't simply a part of the lives of the ancient Greeks and the ancient Romans. Religion was the lens through which they understood the universe and all the storys within it. The government of Athens was the first ever democracy and the government of Sparta was run by two kings. Slaves were quite common in Ancient Greece and women and slaves were not considered citizens. An interesting fact of Ancient Greece government is that Sparta was ruled by two kings.
Alyssa Parada #20
Ms. Stronks
ELA 8
January 8, 2016
Vocabulary
1.)Auspicious- conductive to success; favorite
That was not my auspicious moment.
2.) Benevolence- well meaning and kindly
That benevolence smile.
3.)Benign-gentle
Her face is smooth and benign.
4.)Ensuing- as a result
The difficulties ensuing stopped them from working.
5.)Edification- instructions
The teacher gave the class edification about the homework.
6.)Gingerly- in a careful manner
Jackson sat gingerly on the bench.
7.)Inquisitive- curious
He was very chatty and inquisitive about everything.
8.)Malignant- evil in nature
In the hands of a malignant fate.
9.)Morbid-abnormal
Emily was acting very morbid.
10.)Placidly- not easily upset
Wow. He must be placidly.
11.)Prowess- skills
His prowess in tennis.
12.)Tacit- understood without being stated
Your quietness may be taken tacit.
13.)Tyranny- a state under cruel
The tyranny of ninety-five days.
January 20th
Vocabulary
Acquiescence- Noun: the reluctant acceptance of something without protest
In silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet
Affliction- Noun: something that causes pain or suffering
Getting injured causes a lot of affliction
Caste- Noun: an endogamous and heredity social group
members of the lower caste
Criteria- Noun: a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
launch came too close to violating criteria
Elusive- Adjective: difficult to find, catch, or achieve
elusive thoughts he had many before
Formidable- Adjective: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large
a formidable opponent
Impassive- Adjective: not feeling or showing emotion
impassive passerby's ignore the performers
Infallible- Adjective: incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
I am okay when I am infallible
Invoke- Verb: cite or appeal to
insanity is very invoked today
Obliquely- Adverb: not in a direct way; indirectly
these markings cross the wing obliquely
Ominous- Adjective: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
When someone has a weird look in their face I know something ominous will happen
Pensive- Adjective: engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep
Sometimes I'm in a very pensive mood
Prerogative- Noun: A right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
automobile was still in the prerogative of rich
Venerable- Adjective: Accorded a great deal of respect
I give my parents a lot of venerable respect.d
February 17, 2916
Vocabulary
Dreamy(adj.) not practical The dreamy boy grew up absorbed in poetry.
Impassioned(V.) to impassion
Her body once pleased and impassioned him.
Quarrelsome(adj.) to given quarrel
The moody, quarrelsome man.
Optimistic(adj.) hopeful
The optimistic feeling in the sixties.
Sympathetic(Adj.) feeling, showing sympathy
His sympathetic emotion toward his family.
Compassionate(Adj.) showing concern to others
I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds.
Snooty(Adj.) informal
Don't talk to my with that snooty tone.
Jubilant(Adj.) feeling happy
A large number of jubilant fans!
Reverent(Adj.) showing deep respect
Maddie was feeling reverent toward Paul.
Obnoxious(Adj.) extremely unpleasant.
Annalise was being super obnoxious.
Passive(adj.) allowing what happens
Today, the teacher was being passive to the students.
Taunting(noun) to revoke someone
Children would play rather than taunting someone.
Harsh (adj.)rough
Dude, that was little bit harsh.
Manipulative(adj.) to premote a problem or person
She was manipulative.
Bitter(adj.) not sweet
I think this cake is a bit bitter.
Jovial(adj.) cheerful and friendly
Alice is the jovial one of all!
Elated(verb) ecstatically happy
I was elated by beating Derek.
Surly(adj.) bad-tempered
He left with a surly expression.
Wry(adj.) a dry, mocking expression.
A wry smile.
February 24, 2016
Baptism(N) the religious rite of sprinkling water into a person forehead or immersion in water
My little sister has her baptized in two days.
Autobiography(N) an account of a person's life written by that person
For class we have to write an autobiography for homework.
Plaque(N) an ornament tablet
Ms. Lizzie made a plaque of his honor.
Preached(V) to deliver a religious address to a group or people
They preached to the lord every Sunday.
Heritage(N) a property that is inherited
Mel's heritage is from Spain.
Communion(N) the sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings
At communion I eat the bread and drink the wine.
Catholicism(N) the faith, practice, and church of the Roman Catholic Church
My friend, Analisa, is making a Catholicism class this year.
Missionary(N) a person sent on a religious mission, one to promote Christianty in a foreign country
We learned about missionary in history class