Week of Jan. 23

 

Write a rhyming couplet about freedom.

Freedom is essential to life,

or without it, a black man wouldn't have a Chinese wife.
Period 1, Johanna Briceno

 

Let me be free my Asian mom

So I can make my own rice all day long

Period 1, RJ Manalo

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sailing out upon the sea,

makes me feel very free.

- Julia Leon

 

They're feathers drop freely from their wings as those flap lifting them to the sky,

We on the ground can try to live freely, but free we cannot be until we die.

-P.2 Fernando D.

 

Freedom is a big responsibility

thats gives your lifer some clarity

-Mark Galvan Per. 1

 

Being able to play MW3 all day

is the way I would like it to stay

-Michael DeMarco P.1

 

Makes me a sandwich whenever i ask

its not talking,so i do not mind her performing this task.

-Kevin Duran

 

To be free

means happiness for me

- Jordan Gitmed, Period 1

 

Freedom to go out with friends

Check in with parents so fun never ends

~Christy McCallister

 

I am free; look at my stance

You can't tell me what to do: I'm not wearing any pants!

-Dylan Harris Period 2

 

watching tv

equals being free.

edward robledo period 2

 

Being free is what everyone will seek

but obtaining it is always over the peak.

~Cody Ott period 2

 

Freedom is the ability to soar,

Well, that is, after you finish your chore

-Amanda Gaba period 1

 

Freedom is able to play basketball freely.

but is not reasonable to people in jail.

Juan Madrid Period 1

 

Freedom is eating donuts all day.

and never ever have to play

~Alyssa Aguilar P.2

 

Freedom you can do what you see

and you dont have to try to please

-Serena L. P.2

 

Freedom brings people happiness

without it there will be pure sadness

-Martin R P.2

 

Freedom is about being free

So that way you can climb a tree.

-Chris Ladeau P.1

 

To be able to speak

Without being a freak

~Gaby Gallegos Period 2

 

Government is growing rights are shrinking
The government is reeking.
Darby Biggs P.1

 

Freedom gives you the chance to climb

And live your life one day at a time

-Esteban Ojeda, P.1

 

Freedom calmly waits

Pass the path with the narrow gates
Julie Cameron. Per.1

 

To have freedom

means happiness to me.

Karina Morelos Per.1

 

When I am free

I am able to to feel like me

-Cheyanne Ervin. P2

 

Being free means I have my rights,

Now there is no reason for me to cause fights.

- Rayven Adams P.2

 

Being able to live your life without interfering with others as well

that is the freedom I want to dwell.

-Brian Barajas

Period 2

 

Everyone in this world is free to do whatever they please,

even if it means wanting to eat blue cheese.

- Viviana R. Guerrero

Period 2

 

Freedom allows people to do what they wish

Even to allow two different races to kiss.

Lauren P. Period 1

 

 

To do whatever you want

Even if it means disobeying your mom.

Ivonne Morales

Period1

 

Walk outside without a care

Don't have to worry about nothin' i'm a free bear?

Matthew Orona, P.1

 

Week of Jan. 30

 

Write a haiku about superstitions.

 

Broken mirrors

Bad luck for the next seven years

my life sucks

-Julia Leon

 

It is a mind thing,

The power to imagine,

It makes you stand out.
-Johanna Briceno, p.1

 

Superstitious things

They make you worry too much

Not good for your mind

-Cheyanne Ervin P.2

 

ah superstitions,

how you control our minds,

ah superstitions

~Alyssa Aguilar P.2

 

Crazy and Insane

letting it control your life

let me get that neck!

-Kevin Duran P.2

 

Superstitious thoughts

Thoughts that play tricks in my head

They irritate me

Lauren P.

Period 1

 

Superstitious things

Are more than they seem to be

Always jinxing me

~Gaby Gallegos Period 2

 

oh superstitions

much of pareidolia

delightful they are

~Cody Ott per 2

 

Dumb superstitions

Can mess with you head all day!

Face it on yourself

-Mark Galvan Per.1

 

All in your head

a bunch of made up bogus

its all in your head

-Darby Biggs p.1

 

Don't step on a crack

It will break your mother's back

It's all made up "wack"

-Amanda Gaba Period 1

 

False superstitions

Prevelent most everywhere

Though will never cease

-Niye Turner

 

talks about habits

it can happen anytime

need to look for them

Juan Madrid period 1

 

These supersitions

Have always controlled my mind

But it is all good

-Michael DeMarco P.1

 

Supersitions things

they happen anytime

but they are good

- Karina Morelos per.1

Beliefs that can kill
the world may never know truth
beliefs that can save.
-Andrina S., Per.1

 

Ideology

Harmless till taken too far

Better to ignore

-Brian B.

Period 1

 

Supersitions things

can make you do some crazy things

and make you insane.

-Rayven A. P.2

 

They are all made up

Fun to joke around about

Not about the truth

~Christy McCallister Period. 2

 

 

Hard to see, believe.

I am right, monsters do hide.

Door and windows shut.

-*Fernando Dacosta P.2

 

Week of Feb. 13

 

Write a haiku about where you feel "free and easy and comfortable."

 

Playing guitar calms me down

it turns my frown upside down

-RJ Manalo, P:1

 

My room is easy

Put me at ease and comfort

I am happy there.

-Cheyanne Ervin, P.2

 

Family is great

Make me feel warm and at home

Like no other place.

Esteban Ojeda P.1

 

It is amazing

the cool green bottle its in

best soda ever!

-Kevin Duran P.2

 

death is comforting

it shows our mortality

let us not forget

Cody Ott Per. 2

 

Alaska is free

you can roam the vast landscape

in your time of need

Darby Biggs P.1

 

I love my grandpa

his house is awesome and warm

he's filipino

Sabrina Bill (;

 

My room is peaceful

I can do what I want to

I can be carefree

Amanda Gaba Period 1

 

Somewhere in this world

I will find my place of peace

Where can it be now

-Mark Galvan Per.1

 

I enjoy softness

It helps me to fall asleep.

Sleep is the best gift.

-Dylan Harris. Period 2

 

My room is the place

Where i can be free to think

And to be alone

-Marvin Cook Per. 1

 

Best Friend forever,

Oh when we get together....

Crowds come together

~Alyssa Aguilar p.2

 

Running on the field

and playing on my drumset

i feel the most free

-martin r p.2

Playing Basketball

it comforts me everyday

easy sport to play

Juan Madrid Period 1

 

im free in my room

ill do whatever i want

its comfortable

kassie petrosino period 2

 

I feel welcome here

I love my grandparent's house

Can't wait to go back

Gaby Gallegos Period 2

 

At my uncle's house

Movies and games all night long

Never more at peace

~Christy McCallister Period. 2

 

At my house im free

i act however i please

the place to be free

-Serena Lopez P.2

nature and music
passion and relaxation
its the great escape.
-Andrina S, Per. 1

 

Let my brain be free

In this happy place of mine

Where it's only me

Lauren P. period 1

 

Music and my room

Carefree and relaxation

It is a great place

-Joanna Lara Per. 1

 

Sitting, listening

In this perfect little world

Enjoying my life

-Matthew Orona, P.1

 

Week of Feb. 21

 

 

Write an acrostic about being a friend.

 

F

 

R

 

I

 

E

 

N

 

D

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Funny
Rare
Idealist
Entertaining
Noisy
Dreamer

-Johanna Briceno P.1

 

Funny

Reliable

Interesting

Energetic

Nice

Dear (to my heart)

-RJ Manalo, Period 1

 

 

Friendly

Real

Intuitive

Exciting

Nice

Determined

-Cheyanne Ervin, Period 2

 

Fun

Really helpful

Inspiring

Exciting

Not lame

Devise crazy plans

~Alyssa Aguilar p.2

 

Fire

Razor

Incission

Euphemism

Neck-Breaking

Devastating

-Cody Ott Per. 2

 

Funny

Reliable

Insane

Entertaining

Nice

Delightful

~GabyGallegos Period 2

 

Fantastic

Real

Inseparable

Extra awesome :D

Nice

Daring

 

FriEND till the END

Sabrina Bill. p 2

 

Forgiving

Restless

In Real Time

Ecstatic

Never Ending

Diligent

-Niye Turner, per. 2

 

Fun
Real
Interesting
Endurable
Nut
Daring

Darby Biggs P.1

 

Funny

Reliable

Intelligent

Ecstatic

Nice

Daring

-Mark Galvan Per.1

 

 

Funny

Random

Intelligent

Everyday

Never gets old

Different

- Jordan Gitmed, Period 1

 

 

Fun

Real

Inspiring

Energetic

Nice

Different

-Serena Lopez P.2

 

Forgiving

Reciprocating

Interactive

Engaging

Nobel

Dependable  

-Amanda Gaba Period 1

 

Funny

Real

Interesting

Exhilarating

Nice

Down to earth

-Raymundo Talavera p.1

 

Fond

Real

Intimate

Ever-lasting

Near

Devoting

-Ivonne Morales

Period 1

 

Friendly

Realistic

Interesting

Extraordinary

Nice

Defending

Lauren P. Period 1

Forever

Reliable

Incredible

Ever Lasting

 Noble

Dependable

-Yasmin Serrano, Period 1

 

Friendly

Reliable

Interactive

Entertaining

Noble

Delightful

-Karina Morelos Per.1

 

Friendly

Real

Interesting

Energetic

Nice

Dependable

-Michael DeMarco P.1

 

Friendly

Reliable

Interesting

Endless

Nice

Daring

-edward robledo p.1

 

Favorites

Rediculous

Imaginative

Everyone

Newly

Dude!

-Dylan Harris Period 2

 

Frightening

Reliable

Interesting

Everyday

Nobel

Dependable

-Julie Cameron, Period 1

 

Funny

Respectable

Involved

Entertaining

Nice

Daring

Marvin C. Per. 1

 

Friendly

Reliable

Interesting

Entertaining

Noble

Dependable

-Esteban Ojeda, P.1

 

Friendly

Realistic

Instinctive

Elaborate

Neutral

Debonair

-Brian B Period 1

 

Funny

Reliable

Interested

Energetic

Nice

Determined

Juan Madrid P1

Fun
Respectable
Interesting
Exuberant
Not naive
Daring
-Andrina S,Per. 1

 

Flexible,

Real,

Incredible,

Effervescent,

Nonchalant, and

Dynamic.

~Fernando D. P. 2

 

Week of Feb. 27

 

Write a rhyming couplet about a plan that went awry (which means didn't work).

 

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I wanted to get some rest

But my brother was being a pest.

-Cheyanne Ervin, Per 2

 

I ran out of bread,
So my sandwich tasted like lead.
-Johanna Briceno P.1

 

I couldn't gut the fish,

so I couldn't serve the dish.

-Cody Ott per. 2

 

I couldn't play the game.

So I got bored, and it was lame .

-Mark Galvan Per.1

 

I tried to make the winning play

instead I failed and it ruined my day:(

~Alyssa Aguilar

P.2

 

My stock exchange didn't work out

So I'll now experience financial drought.

~Niye Turner, per. 2

I called out a cheer

But apperantly did not make the words clear.

-Yasmin Serrano, Period 1

 

I really wanted to clean the room

unfortunately, my brother broke the broom

-Amanda Gaba period 1

 

I wanted to drive the car

but i got drunk at the bar

-Sabrina :D (not really)

 

I wanted to camp at the park

But i couldnt because of a fire that started because of a spark

-Marvin Cook Per.1

 

I wanted to play basketball,

But the guys we played with were to tall.

Juan Madrid Period 1

 

All I needed to do was catch the ball,

But I failed and let it fall.

Lauren P. Period 1

Today I had to clutch up

But instead I coughed it up

-Michael DeMarco P.1

 

i wanted to talk to a guy,

but i didnt because i was to shy. :/

Kassie P. P.2

 

I wanted to go to the park,

but then it got to dark.

Viviana R. Guerrero

P. 2

 

Tried to surprise my Aunt on her birthday

but when I arrived she went out for the day

-Brian B.

Period 1

Had great plans to spend my weekend
But then a stack of homework put them to an end.
-Andrina S, Period 1

 

We planned to switch phones for the weekend

But my friend was to afraid of getting caught in the end.

~Christy McCallister Period. 2

 

Wanted to play a trick on the bestie

but in the end it got too messy

- Jordan Gitmed, Period 1

 

I wanted to go out

until my parents started to shout

-Esteban O., P.1

 

Week of March 5

 

Let's write a continuous story about making changes using Huck Finn vocabulary words. Highlight your word.

 

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The man's dialect was very confusing.

-RJ Manalo P:1

 

 

I felt stupefied by the news.

Ms. Alger

 

What the reporter's were saying was absurd.

~Christy McCallister Period. 2

 

How could someone hold the mayor for ransom.

~Alyssa Aguilar

P.2

 

Why would those rapscallions try to do something like that. Kinda funny. Muahaha.

-Cody Ott P. 2 Ha

 

The kidnapper was to much of a cynic to realize the damge he had done to the city without the mayor.

-Yasmin Serrano, Period 1

 

Hiding the money in the coffin was a bit absurd.

Marvin C. per. 1

 

treating teenagers like children is absurd.

kassie p. p.2

 

 

Most authors use dialect in their writings.

Maritza Cortez P.1

 

They try to stupefy the reader with their "fancy words"!

-Dylan Harris, Period 2

 

They could call his attempt to have an English accent ABSURD

Juan Madrid Period 1

I was stupefied that the Duke didn't suspect Huck.

~Niye Turner, p. 2

 

Huck blaming the missing gold on the slaves was absurd.

-Amanda Gaba Period 1

 

The man tried to open the coffin again to see if there was any gold left but it wouldn't budge.

~Gaby Gallegos Period 2

 

Some of the things that were said were not ment to be taken literal.

Viviana R. GUerrero

period 2

Some of the words bewitched the viewers.
Darby Biggs p.1

Their plan to hold the mayor for ransom was absurd .

-Esteban O., Period 1

 

The duke and king were rapscallions.

- Dystny Araiza per:2

 

Huck and Jim's dialect was very uneducated.

-Michael D P.1

 

Jims dialect was really confusing and hard to understand.

-Karina Morelos Per.1

 

Although Huck and Jim were not very educated, they knew how to evade danger well.

Matthew Orona, P.1