Literature.
The House on Mango Street
In class we read The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. I really enjoyed the book, it taught me a few things about learning who you are and respecting where you are. The book is about a girl, Esperanza, who grows up with many troubles.
In class we read The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. I really enjoyed the book, it taught me a few things about learning who you are and respecting where you are. The book is about a girl, Esperanza, who grows up with many troubles.
Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood
We read Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood by Benjamin Alire Saenz. It is about a boy named Sammy overcoming many challenges and maturing into an adult. In the beginning of the book, we learn that Sammy is in love with a girl named Julianna. Everyone tells Sammy he should not love her because she is thought of as crazy and rude, but he still does. Not long after we learn that, Julianna is killed by her father, and the story follows Sammy trying to move on. He becomes closer with friends and family. And learns more about himself. I was not a fan of this book, though it was not horrible.
We read Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood by Benjamin Alire Saenz. It is about a boy named Sammy overcoming many challenges and maturing into an adult. In the beginning of the book, we learn that Sammy is in love with a girl named Julianna. Everyone tells Sammy he should not love her because she is thought of as crazy and rude, but he still does. Not long after we learn that, Julianna is killed by her father, and the story follows Sammy trying to move on. He becomes closer with friends and family. And learns more about himself. I was not a fan of this book, though it was not horrible.
Antigone
Antigone by Sophocles, picks up after the story of Oedipus. Antigone decides to return to Thebes hoping to help her brothers avoid a prophecy that says they will kill each other. When she arrives, Antigone discovers that it has come true and that they are dead. Eteocles has been given a proper burial, but Polyneices was not, since he was considered a traitor. Antigone breaks the law and buries him, earning a consequence. Creon, the king and her uncle, says he must follow the law and orders her to be killed. After visiting the prophet, Teiresias, he learns he has been too harsh and rushes to lock her away instead. Only to find she has killed herself. I enjoyede reading the play, though it was confusing sometimes.
Antigone by Sophocles, picks up after the story of Oedipus. Antigone decides to return to Thebes hoping to help her brothers avoid a prophecy that says they will kill each other. When she arrives, Antigone discovers that it has come true and that they are dead. Eteocles has been given a proper burial, but Polyneices was not, since he was considered a traitor. Antigone breaks the law and buries him, earning a consequence. Creon, the king and her uncle, says he must follow the law and orders her to be killed. After visiting the prophet, Teiresias, he learns he has been too harsh and rushes to lock her away instead. Only to find she has killed herself. I enjoyede reading the play, though it was confusing sometimes.
My Sister's Keeper
In the book My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult a girl named Anna sues her parents for the rights to her body. Anna's older sister has had leukemia since she was two and Anna has been forced to donate blood and bone marrow since she was born. She finds a lawyer, Campbell Alexander, to help her win the case. As Kate's condition gets worsens, Anna's lawsuit grows. In the end, Anna wins the case, but dies in a car crash immediately after and her organs are all donated to Kate. I really enjoyed reading this story and it left me wanting more.
In the book My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult a girl named Anna sues her parents for the rights to her body. Anna's older sister has had leukemia since she was two and Anna has been forced to donate blood and bone marrow since she was born. She finds a lawyer, Campbell Alexander, to help her win the case. As Kate's condition gets worsens, Anna's lawsuit grows. In the end, Anna wins the case, but dies in a car crash immediately after and her organs are all donated to Kate. I really enjoyed reading this story and it left me wanting more.
Of Mice And Men
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is about two men, George Milton and Lennie Small, trying to find their place in the world. They come across a small working ranch in Salinas, California. They start to make a living and make plans for the future, but soon Lennie gets into some trouble.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is about two men, George Milton and Lennie Small, trying to find their place in the world. They come across a small working ranch in Salinas, California. They start to make a living and make plans for the future, but soon Lennie gets into some trouble.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The book The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein is written from the perspective of a dog named Enzo. In the book, as Enzo is on his death bed, he recounts the tales of growing. He tells the readers evewrything that he learns while growing up.
The book The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein is written from the perspective of a dog named Enzo. In the book, as Enzo is on his death bed, he recounts the tales of growing. He tells the readers evewrything that he learns while growing up.
Romeo and Juliet
The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is about two teens, Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague. It is the story of how they meet and fall in love. It goes on to tell the story of the struggles they go through to be together and mend the rift between their familys.
The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is about two teens, Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague. It is the story of how they meet and fall in love. It goes on to tell the story of the struggles they go through to be together and mend the rift between their familys.
Dear Zoe
Dear Zoe by Philip Beard is about a 15 year old girl, Tess DeNunzio, whose little sister, Zoe, dies on 9/11. But not in the towers, in a hit and run accident. Tess copes with Zoe's death by writing to her. Tess tells Zoe everything that happens to her after her death.
Dear Zoe by Philip Beard is about a 15 year old girl, Tess DeNunzio, whose little sister, Zoe, dies on 9/11. But not in the towers, in a hit and run accident. Tess copes with Zoe's death by writing to her. Tess tells Zoe everything that happens to her after her death.