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Jasmine Baring

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 * 1:1 ELA **

** MS. BULLOCK **

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 * Date: 2-21-12**
 * Jasmine Baring**

**What would you do if your favorite celebrity were to walk in the door right now?**

If my favorite celebrity walked through the door at this moment, I would probably be speechless. I would just stare in amazement and think " What in the world is going on? Is this real!!!" Then, when I finally realized what was going on I would be like " Oh my gosh!!!! Oh my gosh!!!!! This is crazy!!!!" Sooner or later I would ask that person for their autograph. I would ask them " Why in the world are you here?" It's kind of weird that a super famous popular celebrity just walked in the room right out of the blue. I would most likely not be listening though because, I would be in a trance because there is a celeb in front of me. It would be the best day ever if I had the chance to talk to her for as long as I wanted. I would ask about having fame, becoming rich, their fans and family.It would be wonderful. I would brag to all my friends and family, for a long time. I would be like," Guess what... You are never going to believe who I just met...It was awesome!....I wish that you were here, you would have loved it....Oh, you wanna see the autographs?... Yes, it is really real...No I'm not lying...This truly happened... It was so cool!!!!!


 * Date: 2-22-12**
 * Which do you perfer Mac or PC? Explain your preference if you** **do not have one explain what you use computers for?**

I prefer Mac over the PC because the Mac is made by the apple company and they have real good technology software. They come up with good ideas like all the apps, games and music you are able to search. But at the same time the PC works pretty well too. So i guess i actually like both. If i had the chance to choose... i would probably choose the Mac. Plus the Mac looks better. I heard that the Mac is good for video chatting too. So that is why i prefer the Mac over the PC. I use the computer to do assignments, listen to music, surf the web, watch videos and research. That's pretty much what a computer is made for, right?

Date: 2-23-12
 * What person has impacted your life the most? Explain who and why?**

The person who has impacted my life the most would have to be my mom and grandma. Because they are there for me and understands things that others would not. They give me advice and I could always go to them with my problems. Plus they have been around me my whole life. They teach me things and make sure I have every thing that i may need. They go out of there way to do things for me. That is why I think they have had the most impact on me and my life. I guess I could always trust them. It's a good impact. Without them I would not be where I am today.

Date: 2-24-12
 * Free Write**

I hope i get to go to the movies this weekend.I didn't get the chance to go last weekend. I want to go see the vow. But I also want to see something super scary. Like the woman in black. That looks like it would be good. I need to organize my binder when I get home. My hair is darker, but it doesn't look like it to me. Mom insist that it is the same color as my natural color. I think it is more of a dark cherry color. I first wanted my hair, like Rhianna's, that red color. I liked that, but mom would never ever let me get my hair that color. But maybe she would change her mind.

Date: 2-27-12 My life would be entirely different if I lived in Japan. I would have to learn how to speak Japanese and and learn how to write words in Japanese. I would have to try to meet new people. It would be cool to live in Japan, because of the beautiful sites that are there. Japan has a lot of anime too. They have a whole bunch of Hello Kitty stores in Tokyo, which I would die to shop at. It would be hard trying to blend in with the people who have been there longer than I. I wouldn't mind Japan though. I will not eat sushi or squid or anything like that, even though some people love that stuff. I would enjoy learning about the Japanese culture and Japanese heritage.
 * Describe what your life would be like if you lived in japan? How would it be different?**

Date: 2-28-12 I find all different types of cultures interesting to me. I like to learn about how other people live around the world. You can always find ways to relate to others. If I had to choose the that I have found the most interesting is Asian cultures. Japanese and Chinese cultures are the ones that i like the most. People in Asia have their own ways of celebrating their beliefs and different ways.
 * What culture do you find most** **interesting and why? Think about the way they live their music technology or lack of, and traditions.**

Date: 2-29-12 If I could visit any place in the whole entire world... I would go to Paris. Because I really really really want to go see the Eiffel Tower in person. I would stay there and draw the Eiffel Tower. Paris is really beautiful and I would love to explore the whole place and buy a million things. I would also like to go to New York and go shopping.
 * If you could visit any place in the world where would it be and why? Who would you take with you and how long would you visit? What things would you see or do?**

Date:2-30-12 I have been to South Carolina, and Houston Texas. I like Texas but I like South Carolina more. I went to Myrtle beach with my mom and brother. It was really fun. We got to go to amusement parks and shopping. In April my grandmother is taking me and my brother to Savannah Georgia. Savannah is known to be the most haunted place in the US, I think, I'm not sure. I am really looking forward to going. I am so excited because we get to go to a theater and we are going on a ghost tour. I am going to bring my camera and take a whole bunch of photos. I carry my camera whenever we leave the state. Hopefully I will get the chance to capture the photo of a spirit. I am not scared of ghost though, as long as they are not demonic!
 * Tell me about the places that you have visited around the US or the world. What was your favorite and why?**

Date: 3-2-12 I feel like drawing today. I don't know what I can draw...but I will draw something. Maybe a person or some type of animal. I wish that I had one of those old timey cameras. I really really want one so that I can go around and take pictures. I would take them in different shades and perspectives. It would seem like looking at the world through someone eyes.
 * Free Write**

Date: 3-5-12 If I could give advice to any person I would give advice to Adele because she is my idol. I would want to tell her how beautiful her music is and how inspiring she is to me. I would also like to tell her that she should continue singing and writing songs. Plus I would say congrats to her for having to opportunity to receive 6 Grammy awards. Adele is awesome to me and she is pretty too.
 * If you could give advice to any person in history, who would it be and what would you tell them.**

Date: 3-6-12 A couple of weeks ago I had a dream that I was in a plain white room. In that room was me but I was looking through my eyes. There were a group of people and they were talking. I began talking to them but it was one at a time. I don't think they had faces, only noses, I think that they were wearing mask, but I cannot really remember. So anyways, I remember I was talking to a guy, I couldn't be sure that he was a guy but I felt that he was. We began to have a conversation and... all of a sudden his nose fell off !!!! It was so funny! I remember laughing at him too but then I was awaken by the sun.
 * Tell me about a dream that you have had....what did it mean?**

Date: 3-7-12 I don't remember a lesson that any of my relatives have taught me. If I could give myself a lesson in life it would be to always go forward with my dreams. I would think of that advice every time I may mess up or when ever someone tells me that I cannot do something. I would have to try to remember it, because sometimes I forget things. I would make that my own quote. It would be something I remember when I feel like I may not be able to achieve a dream of mine.
 * What was the best lesson any relative taught you? Explain**

Date: 3-8-12 Somethings that really bug me are creepy crawlers because they are just disgusting. People who stare a lot, it is annoying when you look up and they are staring. Crowded areas bug me because I don't like being placed somewhere where there are tons of people. It bugs me when people who drive are super slow. People who bully
 * What is something that really bugs you and why?**

Date: 3-9-12 I wish I had a puppy or kitty or a hamster. I love animals and I wish that I could have a pet. When I was younger I wanted to grow up and own my own animal hospital or become a vet. Dogs are my favorite because they are so playful and cute! When I get older I am going to adopt some animals. I will probably have two dogs and a cat. If i had a kitten i would name it marshmallow or thunder or something cute. I want a little hamster too. It could run around on the wheel and jump around the house. It would be cool.
 * Free Write**

Date: 3-9-12 I wish I had a puppy or kitty or a hamster. I love animals and I wish that I could have a pet. When I was younger I wanted to grow up and own my own animal hospital or become a vet. Dogs are my favorite because they are so playful and cute! When I get older I am going to adopt some animals. I will probably have two dogs and a cat. Date: 3-12-12 If I could be a guest on any TV show I would like to be a guest on House of Anubis. It would be awesome to meet Nathalia and Brad and everybody else. I would want to be part of Sibuna and help the team fight Shankara. I would get new wardrobe for the part. It would be so much fun to be on the television. I would brag to everyone and say “ I was on the TV, on House Of Anubis, and it was Amazing!!!!”
 * Free Write**
 * If you could be a guest on any TV show which one would it be and why?**

Date: 3-13-12 The reading assessment was pretty easy for me. There were a couple of questions that did stump me. I had to go back and look over the questions and the passages. I had the most trouble on a slave poem. I did not understand the meaning of the ending. I did guess on a few, but that was only because I tried to get the correct answer but I couldn't. I hope that I pass. I hope to at least get an 80 or above. On the EOG, I will make sure to fully unpack. Today I did not unpack all the way because I was so tired and I felt like I was going to fall asleep. So I will make sure that I will do my best.
 * What did you find to be easy/hard on the assessments? How did you do? Reflect on how you did and what will you do different on the EOG?**

Date: 3-14-12 The math assessment was really hard. It started off pretty easy but in the middle the questions were confusing and I did not know the answers. I tried to take my time but the questions confused me. I had to skip a bunch of questions. I did the ones that I knew first then at the end I went and tried to do the ones that were more challenging. I did guess on a lot of the questions so I am pretty sure that my grade is not going to be good. I will make sure that I will study more for the EOG.
 * What did you find to be easy/hard on the assessments? How did you do? Reflect on how you did and what will you do different on the EOG?**

Date: 3-14-12 The science assessment was super easy. Well it was easier than the math! It had about five questions that I had a tough time finding out the answers. It only had a few questions that were on the last assessment so I remembered the answers to those. I actually thought that the test would be a lot harder than it was. So I am pretty sure that I am going to pass the science
 * What did you find to be easy/hard on the assessments? How did you do? Reflect on how you did and what will you do different on the EOG?**

Date: 3-16-12 I feel like I am in a dream because I am tired, but today has been pretty good. I am happy because tomorrow I am going to get my hair done. I am not sure what I am going to exactly get but I still have time to decide. I really need my hair done anyways. Today when I get home I am going to practice playing my piano. I need to find how to play the right notes for my Adele piano sheet. Right now I am learning to play rolling in the deep. I hope that one day I will learn to play a whole bunch of songs.
 * Free Write**

Date: 3-19-12 I remember the Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, I believe that there is a statue of Martin Luther King Jr., part of the Twin Towers, I think there are memorials of the Titanic, Pearl Harbor, and possibly the Holocaust. That is all I can remember. The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City, The Grand Canyon is located in...California??? I probably know more but I can not remember them at this moment.
 * List as many monuments, memorials, statues, or land marks that you can and describe three.**

Date: 3-20-12 Some one that I believe deserves a monument is Obama. I think that he should have one because he was the first African American president. Also I think that he should have one because he believed for this country and he fought for his place to become president. Obama believed that the world could be better and he wanted to make a change. Some people doubted him, but he didn't just give up.
 * Name a person from history that you think deserves a monument, statue, or memorial. Explain why and describe the memorial.**

Date: 3-21-12 If I had to create a soundtrack to my life my music would be all different types of styles and genres. I guess that it would depend on the situation. Like if something bad happened in my life, then the music would be slow and sad. If something good happened or I felt happy then the music would be pop, dance, or party music. When I get bored then I could play something funny like elevator theme music. And of course I would have popular songs that I enjoy on my soundtrack list. It would be cool to make videos with my soundtrack music. I could make mini video shows with my friends and I would include my music.
 * If you had to create a soundtrack to your life what musicians, songs, and genres of music would you use and why?**

Date: 3-22-12 Things that are important to me are: Family, friends, God, education, money, music, art, fashion, technology, traveling, makeup, shopping, life, memories, and photography. My top three are : God, of course because he is always first. My family because they are just as important. Music because my life revolves around my music. Without music things would be boring and plain.
 * Create a list of things and ideas that are important to you. Choose the top 3 and explain.**

Date:2-23-12 Okay...So...I don't really know what to write about...Right now I am in class and...oh! In science this morning I went on engrade and I found out my grade that I made on my assessment. I got a 87. WhooHoo. When I saw it I was like woah!!!! I didn't think that I would have made that high of grade. So I was pretty happy about that! Ummm... Nothing else really happened this morning so I guess that is why I am bored. I can't wait until my birthday, which is in May. I already know what I want. One of those things are circle lenses, which are contacts that make your eyes bigger and they come in all different colors. They are very pretty.
 * Free Write**

Date: 3-26-12 I think that the nonviolence approach is more beneficial because if people decided to use violence to solve problems, then there would be a lot of deaths and injured people. But sometimes it seems that people must fight back. If you are being hurt and you believe that fighting back is the best choice then you have to make a decision. I think that by any means necessary would be kind of hard to follow. People don't understand that they shouldn't always fight.
 * Evaluate and discuss how MLK's nonviolence approach can be more beneficial than the idea of “any means necessary”**

Date: 3-27-12 If I had went into a restaurant or business and they refused to serve me I would be upset. First I would try to figure out the reason why they wont serve me, like maybe I broke a rule. But if they don't serve because of they way I look or how I dress, or anything in that nature I would be mad. I wouldn't ever go back to that restaurant. Stuff like this still happens, I don't think it has happened to me, ( or I just don't remember) but yes stuff like this happens everyday to many different types of people.
 * What would you do if a restaurant or business refused to serve you? Does this happen still today? Discuss.**

Date: 3-28-12 So far the character that I like the most in the book is Kenny. I like him because he is they main character and you get the chance to read his life through his perspective. I am not really sure if I can relate to anyone in the story. I like Byron too, because he is funny. His attitude is also entertaining. The Watsons each have different personalities, which make the book better.
 * Which character in the book do you like the most so far? Can you relate to a character? Which one and how?**

Date: 3-29-12 I am glad that today is the last day before spring break. I am excited because Sunday morning I am going to Georgia!!!! Yeah!!! I wish that I could go all over the world if I had the chance. Yesterday, I saw a mouse and it scared me to death. At first I thought it was one of those giant mutant roaches that you always see on TV that attack people. I was looking around and I saw it scurry around the floor. It was just a little tiny mouse but I didn't like it. I don't like mice unless they come from the pet shop. Anyways, I am just happy to get out of school.
 * Free Write**

Date: 4-10-12 Over the spring break my grandmother took me and Erika to Savannah, Georgia. It was an okay trip. We went to a theater and say a play. Then we walked around a bunch of shops. When we got back I didn't do much. I got the new Sims 3 game for my Nintendo 3ds. It's a really good game. I went to the mall with my mom and Erika and bought some shirts. Easter was okay. I went to church and then my family got together to eat. I guess I liked the trip to Savannah the best because I got the chance to get away and see some new things.
 * What did you do over Spring Break? Even if all you did was sleep, eat or play video games tell me about what you enjoyed best and why?**

Date: 4-11-12 Yes I believe in both the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot, but I think that there should be solid evidence/proof that they exist before people can say that the a really real. Other infamous monsters that I know of are the Chupbracabra, Yeti, Jersey Devil, Panama Monster, Mermaids,
 * Do you believe in the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot? What other infamous/legendary monsters do you know of? Explain.**

Date: 4-12-12 If I could be any Greek god or goddess I would be....i am not sure who I would like to be. If I was a goddess though, I would like to have high power over the rest. It would be pretty cool to be recognized as a god to everyone. I would like to have all different types of power.
 * If you could be any Greek god or Goddess who would it be and why?**

Date: 4-13-12 I just got a ten dollar check because I won third place in the essay competition in social studies class. When I get home I am going to try and play Adele on the piano. I wish I that I was on of those people who were born with a natural talent like singing or dancing or playing an instrument. That would be cool I could get famous. I don't know what else to write about now... I am going to walk home with Erika today too. So maybe she will tell me something interesting.
 * Free Write**

Date: 4-16-12 The speaker of the poem is a girl who notices the changes of spring. The tone of the poem is calf/graceful. The topic/ main idea of the poem is spring time. Tears fall quietly I made a mistake I am so sorry.
 * Read the poem and identify:**
 * -speaker**
 * -tone**
 * -topic/main idea**
 * Than write a short poem where the tone is apologetic.**

Date:4-17-12
 * Read the poem and identify**
 * 1) **Speaker**
 * 2) **Setting- when/where**
 * 3) **Tone**
 * 4) **Type/form of poetry**
 * 5) **Main Idea/topic of poem**
 * Speaker**- a person who sees the changes of fall
 * Setting**- Outside Fall time
 * Tone**-Positive
 * Type****of poetry**- Haiku
 * Main idea**- How outside is effected by fall

Date: 4-18-12
 * Read the poem and identify**
 * 1) **Speaker**
 * 2) **Setting**
 * 3) **Tone**
 * 4) **Type of poetry**
 * 5) **Main Idea**
 * 6) **What is the speaker trying to say**
 * Speaker**- A school student
 * Setting**-Classroom and outside
 * Tone**-Positive
 * Type of poetry**- rhyming
 * Main Idea-** Learning in school
 * What is the speaker trying to say-** He's ready to leave school

Date: 4-19-12
 * Read the poem and identify**
 * 1) **Speaker**
 * 2) **Setting**
 * 3) **Tone**
 * 4) **Give an example of fig. Lang**
 * 5) **Main idea**
 * 6) **What is the speaker trying to say**
 * Speaker-** A story teller
 * Setting-** Long ago
 * Tone-** Positive
 * Example-** Simile “like”
 * Main Idea-** Comparing things to stories
 * What is the speaker trying to say-** How stories make a person feel

Date:5-1-12 I am so ready for Friday to come so that we can go on the field trip. I have been reading a manga novel called “Kimi Ni Todoke” which means from me to you or reaching you. It is really interesting! It is about a girl named Sawako and she is always by herself because people are scared at her because she looks like the girl from the ring. But the schools most popular boy, Kazehaya, begins to fall in love with her and she does the same. It is such a good love story. I have only read volume 1, so I am going to ask my mom to buy me volume 2 because I have no money. I have seen the anime and live action movie, but the book is a little different. Date: 5-2-12 My biggest fear is that I will die at any moment and I wont be able to fulfill my dreams and life. I have so many things that I look forward to as I get older. I want to travel the world and meet new people. I want to experience new adventures and find new things. I would be so sad. I want to do something extraordinary before I pass away. That way people will know who I am and people will remember me.
 * Free Write**
 * What is your biggest fear?**

Date: 5-3-12 Yeah!!! Today is Thursday! I am so glad that our field trip is tomorrow. I don't really want to get up so early, but I guess it is worth it. I need to get some new cosmetics because most of mine have broke. I would like some blush and foundation. I want to try that BB cream, because I heard that it works very good to help your skin. I need to get some more eyeliner, too. I wonder if I could get some today. I will probably have to wait until the weekend.
 * Free Write**

Date: 5-7-12 My favorite day of the week is Friday. Why? Because it is the day right before the weekend so I get to look forward to two whole days off of school. My favorite month is May. Why? Because it is my birth month!! My birthday happens to be by the end of the month though. Plus during May the weather is really nice.
 * What is your favorite day of the week and why? What is your favorite month and why?**

Date: 5-8-12 If I was able to choose my own road of glory, I would make myself have all different types of talents. I would make myself an artist/ fashion designer It would be great for me because I would get lots of money but at the same time I would be really busy all the time. I wouldn't really have any time for fun or to hang out with anyone. It would be nice to be recognized by the world as a top fashion icon and designer. It would be so wonderful. I would be so happy.
 * If you were able to choose your road of glory how would you go about this. Explain and think.**

Date: 5-9-12 Some of my favorite things are: Music, art, photography, shopping, traveling, animals, makeup. I like music because it express different emotion and has different beats and mood. Plus some artsit have really great voices. I like art because when you look at artwork, it feels as though you are actually going into the drawing or painting and explore a whole new world. I like makeup cause it makes you look like a different person. Sometimes it makes you feel beautiful. Wearing makeup can make a huge difference on the way you look.
 * Create a list of your favorite things. Choose 3 to explain.**

Date: 5-10-12 Some of my pet peeves are people staring, people who ask the same questions multiple times, people who constantly poke you or call your name to get your attention. People who bump into you when you are walking, people who stop in the middle of somewhere when you have somewhere to go. People bother me when they constantly ask how they look. People who have bad odors. When people keep calling me to get my attention I just want to turn around and slap them, geez. People who constantly ask how they look seriously need to get a mirror and stop asking me to check them out. People who have bad breath and they get in your face. They need to get some mints cause that it nasty!!
 * Create a list of your pet peeves. Then explain 3 and why they bother you.**