Paige

Yeah Paige! Fifteen, Maybe Sixteen Things to Worry About By Judith Viorst My pants could maybe fall down when I jump off the diving board. My nose could maybe keep growing and never quit. Miss Brearly could ask me to spell words like stomach and special. I could play tag and always be “it.” Jay Spievick, who’s fourteen feet tall, could want to fight me. My mom and dad—like Ted’s—could want a divorce. Miss Brearly could ask me a question about Afghanistan. Somebody could make me ride horse. My mother could maybe decide i needed more liver. My dad could decide that I needed less TV. Miss Brearly could say that I have to write script instead of print. Chris could decide to stop being friends with me. The world could be coming to an end on next Tuesday. The ceiling could maybe come crashing down on my head. I maybe could run out of things for me to worry about. And then I would have to do my homework instead. Hey Paige! It's Avery... I don't know how you want to do our argumentative writing assignment... I want to get started. I just wrote 3 paragraphs that you can add in or edit or do whatever you want with it. Sorry I was so late... I will put it on your page, I think you would probably look there first. Keep me updated if anything changes. - Avery : ) Cheerleading is getting more and more popular throughout the world. Some people want to be a cheerleader but they don’t know if it qualifies as a sport. It is interesting that many people who say it isn’t a sport are the people who haven’t tried it, or they are participate in a different “sport”.

Typical cheerleading conditioning looks like this: Lunges, hip rolls, crunches, push-ups, core crawls, frog jumps, pike ups and v ups, candlesticks, and superman. Those require physical prowess and skill. You need to be a trained person who is gifted in exercises. Cheerleading conditioning involves physical agility, stamina and strength. According to dictionary.com, a sport is a athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing Etc. Notice that it says OFTEN, not ALWAYS. According to the same website, an athlete is a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength: a participant in a sport, exercise or game requiring physical skill. I think cheerleading is a sport, and cheerleaders ARE athletes.

Cheerleaders go to practice, they stretch, they run, they are flexible, they can compete, they put in time and effort, they perform. Sort of like basketball, football, soccer, Etc. Cheerleaders need to be fit and active. Just like people who play basketball, football, soccer, etc. Although cheerleaders are stereotyped for their looks and their ability, all sports do that. For example: football players are stereotyped as tough guys and their ability as well. So... this could fall under the category of when it comes time to try out for cheer that people will say oh she will be picked because she is pretty. When really like any other sport, for example: Soccer, football ,swimming, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, volleyball and softball are all picked by what they can do or by their skill in that certain sport, much like in cheerleading. Yes, cheerleading uniforms are allowed as a substitute for regular uniforms or clothes. But, the cheerleaders are supposed to get people pumped up for the game. Also if someone has earned something they have worked hard for, they should be able to have what they worked hard for. It's also when other athletes wear their jerseys to show their team spirit. Yes cheerleading uniforms are allowed to be worn as a substitute for regular uniforms or clothes but, so are other sports. Not seeing a planning page here - where did you hide it?!!!

The Girl in the Window

“This is going to be the great!”8 year old Lucy Exclaimed. “I can’t believe we are going to get to get to move!” the Garberdeen family was moving from there 2 bedroom apartments. To their new house in the country, although what they couldn’t figure out is why they got such a good deal on the prettiest house in the whole country side. 2 weeks later they Garberdeens were moved into their new house. Lucy told her parents she was going to go in and look around. “Ok” her mom replied.” Just be careful. Lucy walked up to the front door, just as she was about to open the front door she thought she saw a figure watching her through the window. When she stepped into the house she looked around and all she saw was wood floors floral wall papers but, in the corner she saw a girl crying. This was like no girl she had ever before. She was pale and war a long white gown, which looked to be for sleeping. Lucy was debating rather to run outside or go see what wrong with the girl. She decided to go seed what was wrong. She walked up and said in almost a whisper, “Are you okay.” The girl looked up and stared at Lucy. “I lost my mommy, will you help me find her.” “Of course I will. Lucy said. Just let me go tell my mom where I am going. “No, no this can be our little secret. “Um okay.” Lucy muttered. She thought to herself, I hope mom won’t be mad. As Lucy and her new friend were walking through the house Lucy saw a photo of a family of strangers on the wall. “Is this your family.” Lucy asked. Yes that’s my family; my name is Alice by the way. Cool I’m Lucy it nice to meet you Alice. “So how did you lose you mom?” Lucy asked curiously. Alice started telling the story of what happened. Me and my mom were running across the old battle field to get my dad. Wait back up a second what battle field? The one this house was built over. Some say it’s haunted. Alice said in a sarcastic tone. I say it’s misunderstood. Anyway after we and my mom reach my dad we decided to play hide and go seek in the woods. After a while I decided to come out because they hadn’t found me when I came out, they were gone.

That’s horrible Lucy gasped. It’s ok though now that I have a friend to help. So what did your mom do for a job, maybe that’s where she is? My mom is an English teacher at the old school house. Let’s go there and see if she is working. Ok Alice smiled. As they were walking through the woods to get to the school house, Lucy heard her parents calling for her.

I would love to help you but my parents are calling me and I better get back. Go to the school house and meet me back here and tell me if you found your mom. I would but you’re my friend now and you will have to stay with me forever. Just as Alice said this she took Lucy by the arm and started to drag her down by the pond. Lucy started to scream but no one heard her. But she broke free and ran as fast as she, she could back to the house. She ran into her mother’s arms. Never to see the ghost girl again.

Ms. Nielson

English

9/30/13

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ Compare and Contrast‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍In these 2 poems one is called "Enchantment" by Joanne Ryder and Nothing Gold Can Stay by "Robert Frost".‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ Take a look at the ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍change of ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍life and taking it while ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍it ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍lasts.

In these two poems, the two authors us different forms of writing, while "Frost" uses couplets in the form of AA BB CC DD, Rider's poem does not ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍rhyme‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ at all. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Another thing is in the "Frost's" poem he uses symbolism. An example could be " Natures first green is gold. But "Riders" poem uses imagery.

Both talk about nature "Riders" The June bugs watch our games and listen to us talk until bedtime. "Frosts" says leaf subsides to leaf. They both talk about it getting darker, but in different tones. In "Riders" poem says that Mama darkens the porch light to break the spell. This means that they do it on purpose. "Frosts" poem so dawn goes down to day. Is saying that you cannot control when the sunset comes.

What connections I make from this is, is that in the 2 poems one is saying you can control things in life. The other poem is saying things are going to happen and you may not be able to control them. The poems talk about things being reborn "Frosts" poem says Leaf subsides to leaf. In Riders poem I had to infer that when it says Mama takes her reading and dad and I play games. It is like the child is what has been reborn.

These two lines of the poems are my favorite because when I read the line I used as an example from "Riders" poem, it reminds me of my family in the summer. The example I used from "Frosts" poem makes think about going through treatment and coming out.When I was reading these poems it made me feel happy but sad at the same time. I felt happy in the first poem because I could visualize what was happening and I could put myself in the little girls place. I also felt sad because it also made me miss home. I felt happy in the second poem because it made me think of my favorite season which is spring. It made me sad because it is almost winter and I like the cold when it is not below 40 degrees.

Nothing gold can stay is about nature although, it has a certain message that I took from it is that everything in life will come and go. Nothing stays forever so take it while it lasts. It made me realize some of the things I used to take for granted. Like how much my family loved and cared about me. It made me realize how great it is to have a sister to have someone to share everything with. It made me realize how fun it is to have friends. It made me realize that not everybody has everything I do and, that may not last forever but I should be thankful for evening having a tooth brush to brush my teeth at night. So I know from now on that even though nothing gold cans stay I can take whatever the gold is and have it lasts as long as possible.

Enchantment is about a family and there fun evening out on the porch. When I first read the poem, my first though was I wish my family was like that. Then I thought well I am here in treatment to get better so when I go home my family can be like that. Now don’t get me wrong I know we will have our ups and downs altogether. But now as a family we can all handle it better. I guess what I am trying to say is that in this world it can be really messed up. Between bullying and fighting and stealing, it may seem like there is no good what so ever. Really though there is more good than you would think. People are working on changing the bad ways and trying to put good way in instead. So keep your heads high and keep on going because yes there is a lot crap you are going to go through. And yes there will be bad times. And yes most likely they will not be your golden years. But if nothing gold can stay then why would the bad stuff stay either.

Paige Letourneau

12 - 16 - 13

Ms. Neilson

English – 3

Character Analysis Essay Rough Drafty In the book fever the character I chose to do was Mattie’s grandfather. He is very serious man at times but he can also have fun with his granddaughter as well. He used to be a solder in Civil war so whenever he goes out he always carries his sword with him. In the beginning of the book he is one of the major characters. He and Mattie go through many challenges. At one point Mattie’s mother get sick with the yellow fever. So Mattie and grandfather had to leave to go to the countryside to try to escape the yellow fever. They ended up catching a ride with a farmer wife and their baby. Although just as they reach the boarder until getting in to the next town they were stopped. At first they thought they were being robbed and grandfather had is sword ready. Then it just turned out to be a couple of men and a doctor that had come to check to see if the people coming in to their town were bringing yellow fever with them. The doctor began with the family then proceeded to Mattie and finally finished with grandfather. As soon as the doctor took on glance in to grandfathers eye. He declared he had yellow fever. As fast as a heartbeat grandfather and Mattie were thrown off the wagon and the family started to disappear in to the distance. At this point in the day it was about as hot as the country side could get. Grandfather started shivering vigorously. So Mattie did the best she could o cover him up and leave to find food. After finding food and water his granddaughter came back. Even though it was not much he was grandfather was grateful. Later that day they decided the needed to find a way back to town. Soon they got up and started walking. It seemed like forever until they got back to the family owned coffee house back in Philadelphia. When they got back they were surprised to find the house had been robbed of every last morsel of food they had, had before. There was a long pause and grandfather said I thought I locked the door. Matter of fact I know I locked it. Mattie bent down to find a rock and a few bits of glass around it. then she said to grandfather. You did lock it someone broke in through the window. Grandfather was up to the point where it was all too much. So he went to bed.

Character Analysis Essay Rough Drafty

In the book fever the character I chose to do was Mattie’s grandfather. He is very serious man at times but he can also have fun with his granddaughter as well. He used to be a solder in Civil war so whenever he goes out he always carries his sword with him. In the beginning of the book he is one of the major characters. He and Mattie go through many challenges. At one point Mattie’s mother get sick with the yellow fever. So Mattie and grandfather had to leave to go to the countryside to try to escape the yellow fever. They ended up catching a ride with a farmer wife and their baby. Although just as they reach the boarder until getting in to the next town they were stopped. At first they thought they were being robbed and grandfather had is sword ready. Then it just turned out to be a couple of men and a doctor that had come to check to see if the people coming in to their town were bringing yellow fever with them. The doctor began with the family then proceeded to Mattie and finally finished with grandfather. As soon as the doctor took on glance in to grandfathers eye. He declared he had yellow fever. As fast as a heartbeat grandfather and Mattie were thrown off the wagon and the family started to disappear in to the distance. At this point in the day it was about as hot as the country side could get. Grandfather started shivering vigorously. So Mattie did the best she could o cover him up and leave to find food. After finding food and water his granddaughter came back. Even though it was not much he was grandfather was grateful. Later that day they decided the needed to find a way back to town. Soon they got up and started walking. It seemed like forever until they got back to the family owned coffee house back in Philadelphia. When they got back they were surprised to find the house had been robbed of every last morsel of food they had, had before. There was a long pause and grandfather said I thought I locked the door. Matter of fact I know I locked it. Mattie bent down to find a rock and a few bits of glass around it. then she said to grandfather. You did lock it someone broke in through the window. Grandfather was up to the point where it was all too much. So he went to bed. Later grandfather died and so l that now only ,mattie is left.