Intro To Poetry

1. Significance of the title? 
- It means that we need the things we can't see around us to make a better place. 

2. Tone of the poem? 
- The authors tone is contemplative.

3. Mood as you read it? 
- The mood makes you want to think contemplative and pensive.

4. Is there a shift? Where? From what to what? 
- Them-->We  Yes, from the 5th and 6th stanza from talking about everyone to himself. 

5. Theme of poem? 
- Teamwork 

"Working Together" & "Where The Sidewalk Ends" REMIX

Let us leave this place

 where the smoke blows black

or imagine and look for the true shape of our own self

To the place where the sidewalk ends

We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow

passed at a speed round a shaped wing

and there the moon-bird rest from his flight

To produce the miraculous

The visible,

past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow

And the invisible,

where the sun burns crimson light

working together in common cause

We have yet to see 

past the dark street winds

So may we, in this life trust

That there is a place where the sidewalk ends

" Immigrants In Our Own Land "

This poem written by Jimmy Santiago Baca means a lot to me because I know people who have came here, to the United States from México to have a better life. Its really brave of them to do tha because they have to go through so much while crossing over. My dad would always tell me how people he knew would go through, that people would get kidnapped and call there families to send money, others died on the way. They would try crossing rivers and some wouldn't make it to the other side, because the currents were to fast that they would drown. Its just scary thinking about all the obstacles those people have to go through just to try and have a better life in the U.S. I personally like this poem because its so sad and true about everything it refers to and how they would go days without eating or drinking water. And especially for those who would get caught by immigration , its really sad because they would keep them a few days and give them only so little to eat. My dad also talked to me about how once he got caught by immigration, they inly have him a piece of bread, water, and an orange; he was so hungry that when he ate the orange he decided to eat the skin also because he was so hungry. Its really sad for those families that never heard anything else from their loved ones that never made it to the United States. 

Until Forever Dies


This is us,
Never alone,
We have each other,
Whether in the same room,
Or by phone,
You will always be there,
I know you'll never leave,
And there's one thing I know,
This is the truth,
We will be together,
Until forever dies.

Because I'm yours,
And you're mine,
Listening to your heart,
A rhythm so fine,
So much comfort,
So much love,
With only you I feel this,
Not any other boy,
Can I love so much,
We will be together,
Until forever dies.

Because we're in love,
As everyone can see,
Never a broken heart,
Never a tear cried,
You can hold me in your arms,
And I'll hold you in mine,
We will never let go,
Until the end of time,
'cause I will never leave you,
And you won't leave me,
We will be together,
Until forever dies.



Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/until-forever-dies#ixzz3Ja24n2dc

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Notes For Fahrenheit 451 - Through Page 63

• lady decided to be burned alive with her books 
• Montag hasn't seen Clarisse in like about 4 days
• Someone told him that Clarisse got run over and her parents left but they aren't to sure if she is dead
• Montag isn't happy with his wife because they are always arguing 
• The wife is always overdosing 
• Montag kept a book under his pillow 
• Captain Beatty came to Montag's house
• Captain Beatty just came to see how Montag was because someone hads told him that Montag was sick
• Montag was afraid that the Captain would notice the book he had under the pillow because his wife, Mildred, started smoothing the bedclothes. 

Vocabulary : Fall List # 6

1. pratfall - a fall to ones buttocks.

Isaiah took a pratfall into the pool.

2. bewilderedly - to confuse or befuddle, especially with numerous conflicting situations, objects, or statements.

My sisters different attitudes bewilder me because I don't know if shes serious or not.

3. titillation - to stimulate by touching lightly; tickle.

I like to titilate my brother especially when hes mad because I like his laugh. 

4. theremin - electronic instrument played by moving the hands near its two antennas, often used for high tremole effects. 

Nadia discovereed she can play a theremin without touching it. 

5. tabloids - a newspaper of small format giving the news in condensed form, usually with illustrated, often sensational material. 

In the newspaper I read a long tabloid article about sports.

6. centrifuge - an apparatus consisting essentially of a compartment spun about a central axis to separate contained materials of different specifics gravities.

A small centrifuge plant would be difficult to detect.

7. haltingly - hesitant or wavering.

With Gaby's weak strength, she haltingly dragged the rug across the room. 

8. probing - an exploratory action, expedition, or device, especially one designed to investigate and optain information on a remote or unknown region. 

9. stagnant - not moving or flowing; motionless.

10. cacophony - jarring, discordant sound; dissonance.

Vocab

 Tatters - irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material.

Merely - just; only

Vast - of very great extent or quantity; immense

Parlor - The TV parlor is a room consisting of 3 wall made up solely of TVs.

Abruptly - sudden and unexpected.

Refracted - (of water, air, or glass) make (a ray of light) change direction when it enters at an angle

Immense - extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Imperceptibly - impossible to perceive.

Ventilator - an appliance or aperture for ventilating a room or other space.

Olfactory - of or relating to the sense of smell.

Vocab List #2

intercede - to interfere on behalf of
I begged him to intercede for Theresa, but he never did a thing.


hackneyed - lacking significance due to over usage
The hackneyed images of his poetry were not as beautiful.


approbation - approval or praise
The opera met with high approbation.


innuendo - a remark or hint that is given, typically suggestive
Quizzically I stared at him waiting for him to explain his disgusting innuendo.


coalition - a temporary alliance to combine forces
The weak coalition between men and women is sure to overturn and backfire very soon.


elicit - to evoke an answer from a person in response to ones own actions
Elisa was constantly trying to elicit answers from his girlfriend.


hiatus - a pause or gap
Scholars attempted to account for the hiatus in the medieval manuscript.


assuage - to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
The newspaper did nothing to assuage to feelings of angry citizens.


decadence - the act or purpose of falling into an inferior condition or state
Some historians hold that the fall of Rome can be attributed to internal decadence.


expostulate - to express strong disapproval
His father expostulated with him about evils of gambling.


simulate - to imitate the appearance of
He simulated the manners of the rich.


jaded - tired or bored
Chemistry left me jaded and irritable because it was really confusing.


umbrage - offense or annoyance
Gaby was very umbrage at this party we went on Saturday.


prerogative - right reserved to one exclusive class
At this time the right to free speech was a prerogative of white males only.


lurid - very vivid color
The film was amazing to its lurid editing techniques.


transcend - to go beyond limits
Zayn's competitiveness made him want to transcend.


provincial - concerning a province of an empire
Scenes of violence were reported in provincial towns.


petulant - childish or sulky
Jacob was really moody and petulant.


unctuous - excessively oily
Juliet was so unctuous men always looked the other way when she passed by.


meritorious - deserving reward or praise
The soldier received meritorious for his outstanding service.

Assignment # 1

My reasons for taking this course is to be taught a different way, that seems really fun and interesting. I feel like this is a really creative way to be taught, its something different, thats what stood out to me. Im really looking forward to this course. I am really excited for this course because I am going to learn a lot and I want to have this experience.

My goals for this course is to be able to open up and share what I like to do. And show my passion for what I want to become in life. Yes, it will obviously take time, practice and patience to to become a Psychologist. But if you try your hardest, be sure to succeed in life. Just have faith in yourself. I also hope to inspire people to never give up on what they want, you have to give it your all.

My knowledge and thinking will improve by taking this course because I am going to try my hardest in this class to be taught in a different way that is really creative. I am also going to ask a lot of questions if I am confused because if I don't ask then I won't learn anything. I probably won't get it the first time but doesn't mean I have to give up, I need to keep my head held high and keep trying to figure it out.