Page 77: "On two sides was the beach; behind, the lagoon; in front, the darkness of the island." Symbolic of the evil of man.
ISLAND = MAN
Page 80: Hygiene is breaking down. The boys are starting to go to the bathroom near the fruit. Who's not to tell them?
Page 81: "Can't you see we ought to--ought to die before we let the fire out?" Fire = Savior; No Fire = No Savior = Death
Page 83: "Course there isn't a beast in the forest. How could there be? What would a beast eat?"
"Pig."
"We eat pig."
"Piggy!"
FORESHADOWING
Piggy = Scientific
SIMON GETS IT!! Page 89: "Maybe," he said hesitantly, "maybe there is a beast...What I mean is . . . maybe it's only us." BAM!!!
Chap 5 HUGE break down in rules/laws/society/language
Monday, March 10, 2008
"Graduation Garb" --By Bandits.on.the.Power.Play
Just recently a group of Native American students went to the board in order to get approval to wear a stolle and an eagle feather that signifies their culture, much like what NHS wears to signify their belonging to the group.
Would you be offended if this were approved? Should everyone wear the same gown? Does it matter? Shouldn't we support diversity? Discuss.
Would you be offended if this were approved? Should everyone wear the same gown? Does it matter? Shouldn't we support diversity? Discuss.
Do We Have Reason to be Arrogant?
The other day someone made an interesting comment. He stated that we deserve everything because "America kicks @**."
Why do you think other countries do not like or support us? Do you think it is because of this attitude? Do we have reason to believe this? Are we really as great as we say we are?
Granted we have much, much more than most countries, but does that make us spoiled, whining babies who exert our power when someone else disagrees?
Would you want to live anywhere else?
I pose a lot of questions here and I would like to start an intelligent conversation.
Why do you think other countries do not like or support us? Do you think it is because of this attitude? Do we have reason to believe this? Are we really as great as we say we are?
Granted we have much, much more than most countries, but does that make us spoiled, whining babies who exert our power when someone else disagrees?
Would you want to live anywhere else?
I pose a lot of questions here and I would like to start an intelligent conversation.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
He Said What?!
As I am sitting here debating what the Hades to put on our Blog, my friend Jill is telling me about her day at school. (I really need to get a computer so I can do these at home!)
Jill was doing a math lesson on money. She was showing the kids on the board how to write dollar amounts using decimals. (Remember, she teaches second graders.) One of the students informed her that he had to move from where he was sitting. He told her, "I had to move over." Jill responds with, "Oh, that's fine. As long as you can see."
The kicker response: "Yeah. I couldn't see 'cuz your big, fat booty was in the way!"
(Mind you, Jill is stick thin so it makes it just makes the comment 1000 times more hysterical.)
What is the funniest comment you ever heard someone say to someone else?
BE APPROPRIATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jill was doing a math lesson on money. She was showing the kids on the board how to write dollar amounts using decimals. (Remember, she teaches second graders.) One of the students informed her that he had to move from where he was sitting. He told her, "I had to move over." Jill responds with, "Oh, that's fine. As long as you can see."
The kicker response: "Yeah. I couldn't see 'cuz your big, fat booty was in the way!"
(Mind you, Jill is stick thin so it makes it just makes the comment 1000 times more hysterical.)
What is the funniest comment you ever heard someone say to someone else?
BE APPROPRIATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How's Your Novel Going?
Discuss your novel you are reading in class. Are you liking it? Hating it?
Would you consider this "good literature"? Why or why not? What would make it better?
Would you consider this "good literature"? Why or why not? What would make it better?
Senior Trip Thoughts
So, toward which trip are you leaning? NYC or Florida? What are the benefits to each?
"Pets" --By My Friend Jill
My friend Andrea put me up to this and I teach second graders so um, have fun with this one.
I have a black pug named Geno. My husband and I spoil him and treat him like he's a human boy. He sleeps in our bed, we take him everywhere, we dress him up for Halloween and we celebrate his birthday. (We put him in a Scooby Doo party hat.)
Is this weird? Are your pets part of your family and what do you do to spoil your pets?
I have a black pug named Geno. My husband and I spoil him and treat him like he's a human boy. He sleeps in our bed, we take him everywhere, we dress him up for Halloween and we celebrate his birthday. (We put him in a Scooby Doo party hat.)
Is this weird? Are your pets part of your family and what do you do to spoil your pets?
"Amazing Tales" --By BaerBaer
So I have been reading a series of books, as some of you may have heard: Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. They're great! The books are of pure brilliance.
What is the last book you read? How amazing was it? Be descriptive.
What is the last book you read? How amazing was it? Be descriptive.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
"Seeing Ahead" --by L's Army
If you had the choice of knowing what was in the future, would you want to?
Do you think things like fate and destiny are set in stone, or can they be changed?
Do you think things like fate and destiny are set in stone, or can they be changed?
"Geist for President" --by bees4ever
In November, the American people will vote for the President of the US --the most powerful man (or woman?!) on earth. Until then all the candidates will have held thousands of speeches, spend millions of $$$ for their campaigns (which amount could probably feed two or three African countries), and fought for every voter.
Who will you vote for? Will you vote at all or do you not care? What do you think about the whole election? In my opinion, it is too much about the person himself (or herself) and not enough about what they want to change (or not change).
What do you think? (Shouldn't we just all vote for Miss Geist?) ;)
Who will you vote for? Will you vote at all or do you not care? What do you think about the whole election? In my opinion, it is too much about the person himself (or herself) and not enough about what they want to change (or not change).
What do you think? (Shouldn't we just all vote for Miss Geist?) ;)
"Obsession" --By stupidgirl2190
Don't laugh but my obsession is One Tree Hill (a TV show on the CW). I have all four seasons and for three weeks any chance I got I watched them (even though I already saw Season 3 and 4 on TV). Every Tuesday at 9 you'll find me watching Season 5! I am definitely obsessed.
What does it mean to be obsessed? Is it enjoying spending your free time with a certain person or calling them 24/7 until he answers? Is it liking only one type of food and refusing to eat anything but that type?
What do you think? Do you have any obsessions? A person? movie? TV show?
What does it mean to be obsessed? Is it enjoying spending your free time with a certain person or calling them 24/7 until he answers? Is it liking only one type of food and refusing to eat anything but that type?
What do you think? Do you have any obsessions? A person? movie? TV show?
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