This week I read chapters 15-20 19 of Harry Potter. First off, The Two other schools, The Beauxbatons and Durmstang. Many are impressed with Viktor Krum. Also, the Goblet of Fire is introduced to them. Harry is called from the Goblet. He is very confused, as well as the other students. The students make fun of harry and insult him. Lastly, he meets Sirius in the fire place, and they discuss the games.
J.K. Rowling continues to do a good job of exciting the reader, and using good characterization to really make the characters come to life. The intense scenes are very well written. She uses good voice and the plot is well described. I continue reading this book on the edge of my seat.
228-337 140 mins J.K. Rowling
"The Fish" 10 mins
Monday, March 26, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
The Hunger Games
Friday night I went to see the Hunger Games which was the movie based off of the best selling books by Susan Collins. I read the book awhile back but when I heard they were making into a movie I was really excited to see how it would turn out. A lot of the scenes in the book are really gory and violent so I thought there would be a lot more blood and violence, but there wasn't as much as I thought. Another good thing was that Susan Collins was involved in making the movie so I knew she probably wouldn't let them change it too much.
I was really surprised by how well the movie was made. They did have to cut out some of the parts in the book that were really violent but for the most part they stayed true to the book. Some of the lines that the actors say in the movie were exactly form the book. I wish they would have included some parts form the book they left out but for the most part it was a great movie.
I was really surprised by how well the movie was made. They did have to cut out some of the parts in the book that were really violent but for the most part they stayed true to the book. Some of the lines that the actors say in the movie were exactly form the book. I wish they would have included some parts form the book they left out but for the most part it was a great movie.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2
I have been continuing of reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Where I left of the Quidditch World Cup. After they got back from that, Harry and the others went to sleep. He was awoken because hooded figures were going through the tents and taking Mud bloods. Harry and the others ran to the woods, to find a house elf with Harry's wand, which had just casted the spell for the dark mark. They then go back to school and learned about forbidden spells.
Rowling continues to give her characters distinct voice and characteristics. She makes her characters come to life with such great details about the characters. Also, she keeps the reader on the edge, and wanting to keep reading. I will continue to read, because I am anxious to see what happens.
3-14-12 20 mins
3-18-12 130 mins
page 117-228
Rowling continues to give her characters distinct voice and characteristics. She makes her characters come to life with such great details about the characters. Also, she keeps the reader on the edge, and wanting to keep reading. I will continue to read, because I am anxious to see what happens.
3-14-12 20 mins
3-18-12 130 mins
page 117-228
How I feel about reading
Reading can be both fun and boring. It all depends on what I am reading. I mainly like to read action books. For example, the maize runner series were my favorite books of all time. I just love the excitement of the story. I also like to read mysteries. Mysteries are very exciting as well. I like to be able to read, knowing that something unexpected and exiting will happen at any moment.
In general, I like to read. The only thing I don't like to read is books about history. Factual books tend to bore me. Also, I would very much like it if we could be tested on more exciting books, so we would be paying more attention when we read. Mostly, reading is a good way to learn, and have fun. As long as you are reading the right genre for you.
In general, I like to read. The only thing I don't like to read is books about history. Factual books tend to bore me. Also, I would very much like it if we could be tested on more exciting books, so we would be paying more attention when we read. Mostly, reading is a good way to learn, and have fun. As long as you are reading the right genre for you.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The New Boston Red Sox
I have always been a very big fan of the Boston Red Sox, mainly because of my father, who lived in Boston. Me and my dad always watch the games every night they play. It is one of the main types of ways that me and my father bond. We are both excited for the new season coming in April. It will be interesting to see how they do this year.
Their manager, Terry Francona, was fired at the end of last season. They did very bad at the end of the season, and blew the playoffs. Their new manager is Bobby Valentine. It will be very different for the Red Sox next year, because Bobby Valentine has a very different way of managing. I am excited to see the Red Sox compete this April.
Their manager, Terry Francona, was fired at the end of last season. They did very bad at the end of the season, and blew the playoffs. Their new manager is Bobby Valentine. It will be very different for the Red Sox next year, because Bobby Valentine has a very different way of managing. I am excited to see the Red Sox compete this April.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
I have started to read Harry Potter 4, because I do not really have another book that I wanted to read. I read chapters 1-8 and this is a very brief summary. Harry wakes from a terrible dream. He goes downstairs to see his dreadful muggle family. Harry gets an invitation to go to the Quidditch World Cup. He goes to the Weasley's and the go to the world cup, and the Irish win.
Rowling does a good job of pulling in the reader. She keeps a good energy flowing with the characters, and they all have very distinct characteristics. For example, Hermione Weasley is a very intelligent, but also caring character. Also, the plot of the book is very different and exciting, which also keeps a reader reading.
Saturday March 10 -110 mins
Sunday March 11-55 mins
Rowling does a good job of pulling in the reader. She keeps a good energy flowing with the characters, and they all have very distinct characteristics. For example, Hermione Weasley is a very intelligent, but also caring character. Also, the plot of the book is very different and exciting, which also keeps a reader reading.
Saturday March 10 -110 mins
Sunday March 11-55 mins
Monday, March 5, 2012
NC 8-10
This week I have been reading from Nervous Conditions. You can see the nervousness of Tambu and Nyasha really come out in the last couple of chapters, explains the name of the book obviously. Tambu gets tested on material that she has not prepared for. But, she has an advantage because she knows most of the knowledge.
She is nervous about going to school, and missing Nyasha. When she arrives, and her uncle and aunt leaves, she really likes school. When she goes back home, she sees the terrible conditions of Nyasha. She is very skinny, and anorexic, and Tambu is worried about her. She feels very trapped at the end of the book, and is a sad ending. Overall, the book was okay. It was difficult to read, but I like it overall.
february 28, 50 mins
march 60 mins
march 4 65 mins
She is nervous about going to school, and missing Nyasha. When she arrives, and her uncle and aunt leaves, she really likes school. When she goes back home, she sees the terrible conditions of Nyasha. She is very skinny, and anorexic, and Tambu is worried about her. She feels very trapped at the end of the book, and is a sad ending. Overall, the book was okay. It was difficult to read, but I like it overall.
february 28, 50 mins
march 60 mins
march 4 65 mins
Sunday, March 4, 2012
this weekend
This weekend has been very long, but also was fun. I had a baseball tournament from friday and saturday. First, we drove up to Monroe on friday, and had one game. Then we had two games the next day.We played three teams in all, and went 1-2. Even though we did not win all of our games it was still a very successful trip. I feel that we got better by going on this trip, and playing very competitive teams.
Everyone on my team worked hard this weekend. We did not to the best we could do, because I believe we would have defeated all the teams we played this weekend if we did. Over all, it was a very good experience. We improved, and we realized we need to work harder in practice to achieve our goal of winning the state championship.
Everyone on my team worked hard this weekend. We did not to the best we could do, because I believe we would have defeated all the teams we played this weekend if we did. Over all, it was a very good experience. We improved, and we realized we need to work harder in practice to achieve our goal of winning the state championship.
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