'HALO"

"Lost Child"

Growing up was the best years of her life until she hit age six. Wanda lived in Los Angles and grew up with her grandma because her mom ran away. Wanda dad died before she was born so she didn’t have any parents. Her grandma was getting to the stage where she had to go to the hospital most of the time. One morning she had a heart attack while Wanda was in the corner crying because she didn’t know what to do. Her grandma die before the imbalances’ came and for that day on Wanda life been painful.

“Fourth Quarter Goals 2009.”

This quarter, I will try to earn an A or an B. In order to achieve this, I will have to complete all my assignment and earn high percentages on test. This quarter, I will focus on my attitude when I get frustrated. In order to achieve this, I will try to stay calm and have patiences. This quarter, I will put all my effort into school to try to earn a better grade from my other quarters. In order to achieve this, I will be focus in my school work and don't get distracted from my classmates.

“'Response to President Obama.”

“In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity – it is a prerequisite. It is our responsibility as lawmakers and as educators to make this system work. But it is the responsibility of every citizen to participate in it. So tonight, I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. . . . And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country – and this country needs and values the talents of every American. These education policies will open the doors of opportunity for our children. But it is up to us to ensure they walk through them. In the end, there is no program or policy that can substitute for a parent – a mother or father who will attend those parent/teacher conferences, or help with homework after dinner, or turn off the TV, put away the video games, and read to their child. I speak to you not just as a president, but as a father when I say that responsibility for our children's education must begin at home.”

What this quote means to me is to take responsibility of your education while you still can and maybe the economy may be much better. This quote apply to me and my fellow high school students because we are still in shcool and this quote is mainly regarding the kids. What Obama is tring to say is that your education mean alot to this economy. It inspired me because now I know people do care about the economy let alone our education. If kids finish high school and go to college this economy will be so much better. I'm sure whoever reads this quote it will inspire them and than people will make changes.

"Poetry Sounds."

At first, I thought rhyme was lyrics, but I learned that rhyme is the repetition of the sound of the syressed vowel and any sounds tht follow in words that are close together. An example of a poem with end rhyme is below. The title is Chosen, and the author is Voters. The rhyme scheme is AABBCCDDEE . On my poetry pretest, I was below grade-level. On my posttest, I hope that I will be at grade-level.
His face simply glows
So happy it greatly shows
So young and free
Just buzzing like a bee
Oh how I wish it was my moment
But i will congradulate him on his accomplishment
My day will come after a few day
Then some all I can think is, lucky
At least my face isn't all yucky
Happy birthday!

"Twenty-Five Random Things"

I am a girl that likes doughnuts. Yellow is my favorite color since I was 5 years old. So many good things happen in my pass times and there were also awful things to. As I was growing up I always wanted to be married to Snoop Dogg till this day. I'm not a prefect girl. My hair doesn’t always stay in place. I’m pretty clumsy and sometimes I have broken hearts. I always want a guy who calls me beautiful instead of hot. Who calls me back when I hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to my heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch me sleep? Wait for the boy who kisses my forehead, who wants to show me off to the world when I’m in sweats. Who holds my hand in front of his friends? The One who is constantly reminding me of how much he cares and how lucky he is to have me. The one who turns to his friends and says that’s her. I always dreamed of that guy and hopefully one day it comes truth. My deepest fear is losing the ones I love and ants. Sometime I get so lazy with life and just want to give up but I believe in myself that I can make it. Most people call me a foster kid but I have to let them know I am here for free rent. For me It hard waking up and not seeing my family. It builds pain inside of me and the only way to get it out is cry. When I look into the mirror I see a lost girl with fear inside her eyes. I cover all my pain, sadness, and hate that I have against myself with a smile on my face. I love everyone that helps me in so many ways. I do myself make wrong choices but it up to me to get over it and become a stronger person. I like playing sports because it keeps my mind off negativity. I keep my body going like it’s a battery is inside me. School is the last time I ever want to do but I have no choice but to make the best out of it. I love being around Ray-Mond because he is the one that makes for laugh whenever I am down.

"Imagery and Figurative Language"

At first, I thought imagery was images, but I learned that this was wrong. Actually, imagery is language that appeal to the five senses such as touch, sight, smell, hear, and taste. I also learned about figurative language. I used to think figurative language was different languages, but I learned that figurative language is a word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not meant to be understood on a literal level. The three main types of figurative language are similes, metaphors, and personification.