" How are amendments to the Constitution propose and ratified?"
An amendment is a change made to a pending motion or bill by a motion to amend.The Constitution provides that an amendment by prosposed by Congress with 2/3 majority vote, in both the H.O.P and the senate, or a constitutional convention called for by 2/3 of the state legislatures. An amendment is added to the constitution when its ratifed by 3/4 or (38 out of 50) states .
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
For Research: "Hortensia's Protest"
" In the century BCE, what rights did a feeeborn Roman woman enjoy? What was her role and status in society?"
Freedpeople were slaves who were manumitted and Freeborns were the children of freedpeople.
Freeborn children, became full citizens and could even become equestrians if rich enough. Freedpeople had low social status, and most were probably fairly poor, but it was possible for them to achieve some success in a trade, and a few might even become wealthy.
In Roman law, women were under the complete control of their husbands, the head of the household. Roman woman had very limited rights. They could own land, and there are many instances where a Roman women became quite rich, because of inheritance.The role of a woman was to manage the house hold, tend to the children, and be submissive to their husbands. Status in Roman society was sought through public display of wealth. if you werent in the higest ranking of the social class, having wealth, you really had no say.
Freedpeople were slaves who were manumitted and Freeborns were the children of freedpeople.
Freeborn children, became full citizens and could even become equestrians if rich enough. Freedpeople had low social status, and most were probably fairly poor, but it was possible for them to achieve some success in a trade, and a few might even become wealthy.
In Roman law, women were under the complete control of their husbands, the head of the household. Roman woman had very limited rights. They could own land, and there are many instances where a Roman women became quite rich, because of inheritance.The role of a woman was to manage the house hold, tend to the children, and be submissive to their husbands. Status in Roman society was sought through public display of wealth. if you werent in the higest ranking of the social class, having wealth, you really had no say.
Angela's Ashes Intro(Limerick)
1. yes i think the people of limerick are being fair in their judgement. they have the right to defend their city against the way Frank writes about it in his book. Even though these people clearly didnt live with Frank and probably no nothing of how miserable and depressing his life was, their right is still there.
2. People's reactions depend on the way the book is told. if someone wrote a book criticising the community of course people would be defensive, only trying to protect the image of the community.
2. People's reactions depend on the way the book is told. if someone wrote a book criticising the community of course people would be defensive, only trying to protect the image of the community.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
INSULTS :)!!!
Thou be'st a hideous yellow-bellied schmuck
- To be an ugly stupid coward
- To be an iritating, gross old woman
- To be an alcoholic and to look like a mouse
- To be a mischievous big-eyed lad
- To be a dirty, lying foot licker
MLK : Letter From Birmingham Jail {P.A.S.S.}
Purpose and Audience
1. he was telling where he was and telling us basically what he's talking about.
2. he saying that the clergymen were people who genuinely sought to do good. Its ironic because at first he's all nice then later becomes the opposite.
3. His repetition of "us" , "we", & " you" kind of makes the reader assume that his audience is the clergymen and others.
4. the thesis is weak and vague. Bt i think it would be MJ saying why he's writing the letter and telling about his location.
Style and Structure
1. this letter entirely
2. about midway in the the letter
3. moreover, then, now, but, in spite of , perhaps
4. it supports his opinion and to show how this problem is widespread nationally
5.
7. He starts sweet talking and his tone has calmed. He also ask them to accept his apology if his letter is "overstating the truth and indicating an unreasonable impatience". He wants peace and for them to get along.Yes i think he is successful in doing this.
1. he was telling where he was and telling us basically what he's talking about.
2. he saying that the clergymen were people who genuinely sought to do good. Its ironic because at first he's all nice then later becomes the opposite.
3. His repetition of "us" , "we", & " you" kind of makes the reader assume that his audience is the clergymen and others.
4. the thesis is weak and vague. Bt i think it would be MJ saying why he's writing the letter and telling about his location.
Style and Structure
1. this letter entirely
2. about midway in the the letter
3. moreover, then, now, but, in spite of , perhaps
4. it supports his opinion and to show how this problem is widespread nationally
5.
7. He starts sweet talking and his tone has calmed. He also ask them to accept his apology if his letter is "overstating the truth and indicating an unreasonable impatience". He wants peace and for them to get along.Yes i think he is successful in doing this.
Mark Antony & TIM Activity
In the Invisible Man, Tim as we know spoke at Clifton's funeral. He spoke good things about his brother, depicting his good qualities. He doesnt speak badly on Clifton even after he caught him selling the Sambo dolls on the street, which was betraying to TIM. Tod's death was claimed to have been a plan all along by the Brotherhood. The brotherhood didnt like how Tod was trying to be an individualist.They planned to stop his efforts by getting rid of him because he was a threat for the org. Tim's speech amps up the crowd, and they go hysterical
This is similar to Caesar's death. It tells how his conspirators feared that he was going to become a tyrant so they killed him.In Julius Ceaser's funeral, Mark Antony deliever a funeral speech.Just as Tim, he listed the good qualities of Caesar speaking good, and arouses the crowd.Both Antony and TIM's speeches were amazing. They also were phenominal spokesmen.
This is similar to Caesar's death. It tells how his conspirators feared that he was going to become a tyrant so they killed him.In Julius Ceaser's funeral, Mark Antony deliever a funeral speech.Just as Tim, he listed the good qualities of Caesar speaking good, and arouses the crowd.Both Antony and TIM's speeches were amazing. They also were phenominal spokesmen.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Writing Workshop- Pg.589
"As family, we should stand united with one another, we should love one another, and we should treat one another with due respect, kindness, and humility"- unknown
Notice how "should" is emphasized in this quote. Yes family should fufill these simple acts but uhhh ... THEY DONT. Especially mine.A family is suppose to be a union, which is close and where much love abides, and mine by definition, isnt.
That it why i have decieded to segregate myself from this " Family". Its impossible to change who you share the same blood with or have relation to , but i will disaffilate thine self with my family.I can no longer live under the same roof with people who do not love one another with true unconditional love nor do not treat each other with duable respect and kindness.
I am here now, dismounted from this so called family of mine. I will no longer have any ties or relations with anyone in this fraudulent union. Furthermore, i shall aquire any communications to or from these people. We are to an end and i now hereby proclaim my independence. If this declaration is unpleasant in your eyes, let me make it known that i dont not attend to your thoughts or disastisfaction.
Notice how "should" is emphasized in this quote. Yes family should fufill these simple acts but uhhh ... THEY DONT. Especially mine.A family is suppose to be a union, which is close and where much love abides, and mine by definition, isnt.
That it why i have decieded to segregate myself from this " Family". Its impossible to change who you share the same blood with or have relation to , but i will disaffilate thine self with my family.I can no longer live under the same roof with people who do not love one another with true unconditional love nor do not treat each other with duable respect and kindness.
I am here now, dismounted from this so called family of mine. I will no longer have any ties or relations with anyone in this fraudulent union. Furthermore, i shall aquire any communications to or from these people. We are to an end and i now hereby proclaim my independence. If this declaration is unpleasant in your eyes, let me make it known that i dont not attend to your thoughts or disastisfaction.
Jefferson Response
Purpose and Audience
1. Jefferson's purpose was to prove that america needed independence from the king. He list reasons why they wanted independence and gave evidence how the king didnt fufill his rightful duties.
2. His point were clear and to the point. He also backed up his argument with evidenciary support
3.The audience was probably for the people who wanted the same thing as Jefferson, and british parliament.
4. He presents his argument vary well and captures the audience's mind as well.
5.He's saying that britain knew the intentions for the country. Theyve constantly reminded them of the circumstances but theyve not been listening to the cry out for justice. For that, its the country's neccessity to pronounce the seperation.
6. His thesis is at the end
Style and Structure
1. Deductive; The list of the greviances
2.
3. All the grievances are signifcant, and further support Jefferson's argument. They show how the king didnt fufill his rightful duty; it wouldnt give the same affect
4. with these words,"WE", it shows how other people supported his beliefs
1. Jefferson's purpose was to prove that america needed independence from the king. He list reasons why they wanted independence and gave evidence how the king didnt fufill his rightful duties.
2. His point were clear and to the point. He also backed up his argument with evidenciary support
3.The audience was probably for the people who wanted the same thing as Jefferson, and british parliament.
4. He presents his argument vary well and captures the audience's mind as well.
5.He's saying that britain knew the intentions for the country. Theyve constantly reminded them of the circumstances but theyve not been listening to the cry out for justice. For that, its the country's neccessity to pronounce the seperation.
6. His thesis is at the end
Style and Structure
1. Deductive; The list of the greviances
2.
3. All the grievances are signifcant, and further support Jefferson's argument. They show how the king didnt fufill his rightful duty; it wouldnt give the same affect
4. with these words,"WE", it shows how other people supported his beliefs
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Reading Images/ JR PG. 583
Questions
1. The title basically saying that numerous of people have been greatly effected by modern science and politics;yes
2.The picture is of a prisoner in the electrical chair; The picture shows the actual display the innocent being punished
3. Logical and emotions because death row is illogical , and emotions because the ad cleary shows the authors emotions and feelings toward death row.
4. the ad points out that numerous were punished for crimes they didnt do and sentenced death row.The author feels that death row is irrational and unethical. These points are supported by evidence from The Chicago Tribute's attical "Death Row Justice derailed", quotes by Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, and actual people who experience near death from Capital Punishment.
Journal
I think that the ad is very persuasive. It states various reliable points which are backed up by substainal evidence. Death row is unethical and irrational, and no one should have it, especially if theyre innocent.
1. The title basically saying that numerous of people have been greatly effected by modern science and politics;yes
2.The picture is of a prisoner in the electrical chair; The picture shows the actual display the innocent being punished
3. Logical and emotions because death row is illogical , and emotions because the ad cleary shows the authors emotions and feelings toward death row.
4. the ad points out that numerous were punished for crimes they didnt do and sentenced death row.The author feels that death row is irrational and unethical. These points are supported by evidence from The Chicago Tribute's attical "Death Row Justice derailed", quotes by Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, and actual people who experience near death from Capital Punishment.
Journal
I think that the ad is very persuasive. It states various reliable points which are backed up by substainal evidence. Death row is unethical and irrational, and no one should have it, especially if theyre innocent.
Friday, September 23, 2011
The Crucible
All i can say is DDRRAAMMA! haha i really loved the story, it was superb. I liked the whole concept of the story. It was much easier to read than Scarlet lette, but wasnt as exciting as it thought. Out of all the characters i hated Abigal. She was the main cause of the horrific utter and ignorant crap that went on in the book. She made everyones life a living hell, literally. She did all of this just because she wanted proctor and his good lovin. As for the rest John was a cheater but heoric, elizabeth held a grudge towards her husband for cheating, this led them apart. i really wish abigal could have gotten hung instead of all the innocent people who died because of her nonsense. The play was basically a metaphor to McCarthyism.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Shooting An Elephant
QUESTIONS
comprehension
1. his european decent
2. causing problems with people
3. what is expected from him
4. he wouldnt get in trouble
purpose and audience
1.The real nature of imperialism is giving into the desires of others. You do what others expect of you, instead of doing what you desire.
2.both because he wanted to tell about them problem and encourage them to do what they desire not what people want.
3.
structure and style
1.sets the setting, mood, and tone of the essay. The introduction is over after the first two paragraphs. The third paragraph begins the narrative.
2.he wanted a more personal view,which is a strength because the reader gets a better comprehension and insght.
3
4.
5.
JOURNAL ENTRY
Yes i do think that Orwell is a coward because he allowed people to influence his decisions.
instead of doing what he desired he did what was expected of him. he wasnt liked anyways
so he shouldnt have cared what people thought of him. he isnt a racist . even though the burma ppl judged him.
WRITING WORKSHOP
As i can remember, there was this one time when i found out my friend was gay. I accepted her just because she was my friend and i didnt want to judge her. Even though i did this, it went against my personal beliefs.
My personal belief is that homosexuality is wrong. But on the contrer i think that love doesnt have a direct destination and you cant help who you fall in love with. So when my friend brought me the news i was kind of torn between my two beliefs.
As a result of my uncertainy, i just went along wioth her decision.I also didnt want to seem prejudice or judgemental. A person cant force their ideas on other people just because they think its right. People have to be considerate of peoples emotions and feelings
comprehension
1. his european decent
2. causing problems with people
3. what is expected from him
4. he wouldnt get in trouble
purpose and audience
1.The real nature of imperialism is giving into the desires of others. You do what others expect of you, instead of doing what you desire.
2.both because he wanted to tell about them problem and encourage them to do what they desire not what people want.
3.
structure and style
1.sets the setting, mood, and tone of the essay. The introduction is over after the first two paragraphs. The third paragraph begins the narrative.
2.he wanted a more personal view,which is a strength because the reader gets a better comprehension and insght.
3
4.
5.
JOURNAL ENTRY
Yes i do think that Orwell is a coward because he allowed people to influence his decisions.
instead of doing what he desired he did what was expected of him. he wasnt liked anyways
so he shouldnt have cared what people thought of him. he isnt a racist . even though the burma ppl judged him.
WRITING WORKSHOP
As i can remember, there was this one time when i found out my friend was gay. I accepted her just because she was my friend and i didnt want to judge her. Even though i did this, it went against my personal beliefs.
My personal belief is that homosexuality is wrong. But on the contrer i think that love doesnt have a direct destination and you cant help who you fall in love with. So when my friend brought me the news i was kind of torn between my two beliefs.
As a result of my uncertainy, i just went along wioth her decision.I also didnt want to seem prejudice or judgemental. A person cant force their ideas on other people just because they think its right. People have to be considerate of peoples emotions and feelings
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
" Half-Hanged Mary"
Speaker: Mary Webster
Occasion: The Salem Witch Trials
Audience: Its first person, Mary the narrator. Theres no audience clearly addressed, but could be for the people who hung her,puritans, god,fellow townees, and of course the reader.
Purpose: To tell of Mary's hanging and to also emphasize the wrong doings an cruelity of the time.
Subject: The witch trials and mistreatment from thee Puritains
Tone: depression, angry
Occasion: The Salem Witch Trials
Audience: Its first person, Mary the narrator. Theres no audience clearly addressed, but could be for the people who hung her,puritans, god,fellow townees, and of course the reader.
Purpose: To tell of Mary's hanging and to also emphasize the wrong doings an cruelity of the time.
Subject: The witch trials and mistreatment from thee Puritains
Tone: depression, angry
Maya Angelou JR
Yes, from time to time im "taught" extensive and irregular preps for adulthood. For example in school sometimes teach subjects that i know that i will not use in life. Or when my parent are lecturing and tell me that theyre tryin to ready me for the real world and the topic is something bizzare. Some of the "teachings" i do actually value if they are important and beneficial. The others, i respond with a sarcastic or dull expression and ignore whom ever is speaking
Narration JR & Q( PG.95)
Questions
1.vulture flys away leaving spiderman defead
spiderman is left in the tank thinking about escape routes
spiderman has a moment of enlightenment and figure he can use his head to escape the tank
2. the intro to conflict to the conclusion; yes for example meanwhile; words like then, next, therefore
Journal Entry
In the city, Spiderman and the vulture are at rivial yet again. As vulture flys of to leave his nemies, spiderman is trapped in his rivalry's water tank and cant think of a method of escape. he's at a dead end because his the ejector is empty and he cant climb the wet, slimy wall. He eventually finds a way out,using his head.
1.vulture flys away leaving spiderman defead
spiderman is left in the tank thinking about escape routes
spiderman has a moment of enlightenment and figure he can use his head to escape the tank
2. the intro to conflict to the conclusion; yes for example meanwhile; words like then, next, therefore
Journal Entry
In the city, Spiderman and the vulture are at rivial yet again. As vulture flys of to leave his nemies, spiderman is trapped in his rivalry's water tank and cant think of a method of escape. he's at a dead end because his the ejector is empty and he cant climb the wet, slimy wall. He eventually finds a way out,using his head.
Arthur Miller
1.He did this through his play by showing people what it was like back in the 1600s during the Salem witch trials
2. therewee attacks onth HUAC's rih to demand citizens cnfsson f politicl beliefs but on the conviction, they were silent; cure for racism
3. The morale views of The Crucible and the effects relate to individual freedom because of the power of imagination inflamed. People are allowed to think what they feel and believe.
4. The devil ( temptations) come in to sidetrack your focus; your initial purpose
2. therewee attacks onth HUAC's rih to demand citizens cnfsson f politicl beliefs but on the conviction, they were silent; cure for racism
3. The morale views of The Crucible and the effects relate to individual freedom because of the power of imagination inflamed. People are allowed to think what they feel and believe.
4. The devil ( temptations) come in to sidetrack your focus; your initial purpose
Monday, September 19, 2011
Description Journal Entry & Questions
Journal Entry
Whats the difference between the impact of the mural and the impact of the photo?
The impact of the mural causes people to remember this holiday and have respect for those who lost thier lives in the terror attack . the impact of the photo encourage people to look back on this day and see all that happen in the attack. It inspires people to also try to come together and have peace.
Questions
1. the moral includes details such as the american flag, the date of the terriorist attack, and stars, which i guess represents the many lives lost in the attack.
2. the photographer wants this image to be influential. As to be taken as an example. It also inspires people to memorize this day and to have respect for all the lives that were taken.
3. Subjective; The picture was caprued not just to view but for people to gain respect and participate in this holiday.
Whats the difference between the impact of the mural and the impact of the photo?
The impact of the mural causes people to remember this holiday and have respect for those who lost thier lives in the terror attack . the impact of the photo encourage people to look back on this day and see all that happen in the attack. It inspires people to also try to come together and have peace.
Questions
1. the moral includes details such as the american flag, the date of the terriorist attack, and stars, which i guess represents the many lives lost in the attack.
2. the photographer wants this image to be influential. As to be taken as an example. It also inspires people to memorize this day and to have respect for all the lives that were taken.
3. Subjective; The picture was caprued not just to view but for people to gain respect and participate in this holiday.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Scarlet Letter
This book was pretty awesome even though Hawthorne made it difficult to read, by using excessive elaboration and the old english language. Hawthorne's writing technique is very complex thus making his work more of a challenge to read and comprehend. But The story was influential and It obtained many themes which had various morals applying to life.
I was pretty confused in the beginning but as i read, i could understand the text more. I loved all the drama that the book had. It made the book interesting. As for the characters, i'll be starting off with Hester the Adultress.
What she did was pretty "slutty", excuse my language but its the cold truth. She had no business cheating on dusty old Chillingsworth, even if he was old and dusty. In the end she changed for the better. Now Chillngsworth i sympathize because no one deserves to be cheated on. Its hard to hate someone who is kind at heart, Even though he ws evil and sought vegeance, at various occassion in the story he did thoughtful, kind, an unexpected actions.
Dimmesdale is the true sinner. Evn though they all committed sin his was the biggest. Besides his fornication and lies, i think his biggest sin was dishonoring God. He was a reverend, a minister, whom are designed by god to preach the gospel and be a positive role model. Theyre like the most influencial in a persons life and should not lead them astray from god but closer to him.Dimmesdale did the very oppositive of his job, in result defying god.
Pearl i think was influential also. In some way she made her mother who she was and inspired her to be a better person. She gave her mother many troubles but that was just burden for Hester to bear as her consequence for sin.
I was pretty confused in the beginning but as i read, i could understand the text more. I loved all the drama that the book had. It made the book interesting. As for the characters, i'll be starting off with Hester the Adultress.
What she did was pretty "slutty", excuse my language but its the cold truth. She had no business cheating on dusty old Chillingsworth, even if he was old and dusty. In the end she changed for the better. Now Chillngsworth i sympathize because no one deserves to be cheated on. Its hard to hate someone who is kind at heart, Even though he ws evil and sought vegeance, at various occassion in the story he did thoughtful, kind, an unexpected actions.
Dimmesdale is the true sinner. Evn though they all committed sin his was the biggest. Besides his fornication and lies, i think his biggest sin was dishonoring God. He was a reverend, a minister, whom are designed by god to preach the gospel and be a positive role model. Theyre like the most influencial in a persons life and should not lead them astray from god but closer to him.Dimmesdale did the very oppositive of his job, in result defying god.
Pearl i think was influential also. In some way she made her mother who she was and inspired her to be a better person. She gave her mother many troubles but that was just burden for Hester to bear as her consequence for sin.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
1. democratic because its ran by the people
2." That govt. is best which govern least"
3.when govt. shows how sucessfully mn cn be imposed , even imposed n themselves, for their advantage; when govt doesnt get in society's way
4. let it be known wht kind of govt. would command their respect.;yes
5.
2." That govt. is best which govern least"
3.when govt. shows how sucessfully mn cn be imposed , even imposed n themselves, for their advantage; when govt doesnt get in society's way
4. let it be known wht kind of govt. would command their respect.;yes
5.
Emerson's Self-Reliance
1. the people then looked for self assurance and reliance within themselves
2.a. Joint stock company
b. conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members.
c. he believes that one should care of what society thinks. all that matters is your opinion.
3. a. they were all misunderstood
b.he uses individuals who made major conributions to scientific, philosophical, and religious thinking as an example of people who were misunderstood. also saying every pure and wise spirit that ever took flesh were misunderstood as well.
4.That to think consistency no one will go anywhere with just that one thought;No because in life there is no consistency things changing
5. Emerson wants people to believe more in themselves than the divine. A persons vital role in life is to make a difference and you cant do that following someone else's belief
6" To be great is to be misunderstood" ... i choose this particular saying because Emerson is trying to note that all people who were wise were misunderstood. to be misunderstood is great and one doesnt need the approval of others
Introduction
My name is latorya rouse. I go to westover high school. I am in English 3 AP and my teacher is Mr.Urban. This is my first time using i blogg. and thats pretty much all i have to say..........
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