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Monday, April 30, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
HOMEWORK
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History: Fur Trade Page 13-14
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Reminders
- No Camp O practice tomorrow morning or after school
- Cross-country meet tomorrow. Students in school by 8:15 am
Name: Lucas
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Teacher: Ms. Babb
JOURNAL
The novel took place in 1967-1968. Mr. Hoodhood said that Heather was not allowed to go to university because Comlubia University is the school striking against the War and Racism. Mr.Hoodhood didn't want
his Daughter going to protest against War at Columbia University because, "the whole world is crazy and nothing is crazier than University" Said Mr.Hoodhood. Mr.Hoodhood was right and wrong about not letting Heather go to university. He was right because I don't think any parent wants their child involved in War or even protesting. It could be dangerous for her because she could get killed even though the War is in Vietnam. Mr.Hoodhood was wrong not letting Heather go to Columbia University. Mr.Hoodhood was wrong because he is stopping Heather from pursuing her dream of becoming a flower child (Hippie). Some people use to have the same attitude like Mr.Hoodhood. Years ago kids were not allowed to make their own choices especially who they were going to marry.
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Teacher: Ms. Babb
JOURNAL
The novel took place in 1967-1968. Mr. Hoodhood said that Heather was not allowed to go to university because Comlubia University is the school striking against the War and Racism. Mr.Hoodhood didn't want
his Daughter going to protest against War at Columbia University because, "the whole world is crazy and nothing is crazier than University" Said Mr.Hoodhood. Mr.Hoodhood was right and wrong about not letting Heather go to university. He was right because I don't think any parent wants their child involved in War or even protesting. It could be dangerous for her because she could get killed even though the War is in Vietnam. Mr.Hoodhood was wrong not letting Heather go to Columbia University. Mr.Hoodhood was wrong because he is stopping Heather from pursuing her dream of becoming a flower child (Hippie). Some people use to have the same attitude like Mr.Hoodhood. Years ago kids were not allowed to make their own choices especially who they were going to marry.
journal entry
April
Journal
Teacher: Ms. Babb
Name: Helena
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I always wondered when I would go to university or college. I would think it would be a gigantic place, a school but a lot larger, and there would be a ton of people. That's how I thought about it when I was young. I would always pretend to go to University or College at home, acting like a teacher and teaching my pretend students. That's how my big imagination was. I would say that everyone would love to go to university or college just like Heather, Holling's sister. During dinner in the Hoodhood's 'Perfect' house, heather talks about wanting to go to a college called "Columbia College." But, Mr. Hoodhood does not allow her to go because the school is on a strike to protest against the Vietnam War and racism, which means, no classes are going to be in session. Mr. Hoodhood did not allow her to go to college for many reasons. The most important one was that he wanted to keep her safe from that entire riot that is happening there. He also does not want her to go to college because she already has a job here, which is working as a secretary at Hoodhood and Associates. With Mr. Hoodhood's reasons, I strongly think that he is both right and wrong. Parents should care about their children when they are moving out, or in this case, moving in to college. Things could happen to them, so he is just being protective. I also think he is wrong because even if she has a job, children need to learn new things, which are the purpose of going to college. But I think Mr. Hoodhood's attitude towards Heather is like most parents today. He reminds me of my parents sometimes, but not about the fact about him caring about his job than caring about his children. Overall, I think Mr. Hoodhood should put her into college for intelligence and for her to be a more responsible young adult and as a student.
Name: Ranielle
Teacher: Ms. Babb
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Teacher: Ms. Babb
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The Decision
If you wanted to go somewhere but your parents wouldn't allow you, would you obey them or still go? Everyone wants the best, but sometimes your parents disagree to what you want. Heather wished to go
to Columbia University where every student protested against racism and the war. As a result, classes were always cancelled due to the protests. Mr. Hoodhood didn't want her to go to university because he wanted her to stay at her job, so that she would be safe. In my opinion, I think that he is right because if she went, she wouldn't be safe with all the chaos and she wouldn't even learn much since there would be no classes. She would be safer if she just sticks with her job which is exactly what Mr. Hoodhood wanted for Heather. People today still act like Mr. Hoodhood because parents know what is best for their child most of the time. This reminds me of when I asked my parents if I could go to a high school nearby, but they want me to go to a farther school because it would be easier for them to pick me up and drop me off. This relates to Heather's situation because the decision was also up to her. Anyways, if you were put in this position, what would you choose? Remember, the decision is up to you!
Heather and Mr.Hoodhood
Name: Kimberley
Date: Tuesday April 24, 2012
1967-1968 was a time of war, racism, and many other things that made this time period dangerous towards the people. In the book "The Wednesday Wars", which is set in the year of 1967-1968, Heather Hoodhood and her father have completely different views on almost every political issue that was going on at the time. Heather wants to be a flower child that believes in peace and does not agree with many of the choices that were being made by the politicians of the time. Mr.Hoodhood was the type of parent who valued the males of the family rather than the women. He disagreed with almost everything that his daughter believed in. Being the only son in the family, Holling was to inherit his father's business, even though Heather was the oldest. One night, during diner, Heather and her father had a short discussion in which her father told her that she would not be attending college. I can see why Mr.Hoodhood would not want Heather to go to college, but it is also wrong of him to plan his daughter's life for her. Mr.Hoodhood's reasoning for not wanting Heather to go to college is probably because of the college she wants to go to. Heather wants to go to Columbia University, which at the time was on a strike to protest war. Mr.Hoodhood probably also does not trust Heather to make the right choices and thinks she will only be safe if she stays and works for as a secretary for his family business. Despite his reasons,
he should not have the right to stop Heather from going to Colombia University and making her own life choices. From what I've read in the novel, I would think that Heather will not be going to the university,
since she unwillingly does everything her father says. Like Mr.Hoodhood many parents today try to plan their child's future for them. Many of these children would probably not be happy with the
lives their parents planned for them. From what I know about Heather Hoodhood, she would not be happy with the life her father wants her to live.
Name: Kimberley
1967-1968 was a time of war, racism, and many other things that made this time period dangerous towards the people. In the book "The Wednesday Wars", which is set in the year of 1967-1968, Heather Hoodhood and her father have completely different views on almost every political issue that was going on at the time. Heather wants to be a flower child that believes in peace and does not agree with many of the choices that were being made by the politicians of the time. Mr.Hoodhood was the type of parent who valued the males of the family rather than the women. He disagreed with almost everything that his daughter believed in. Being the only son in the family, Holling was to inherit his father's business, even though Heather was the oldest. One night, during diner, Heather and her father had a short discussion in which her father told her that she would not be attending college. I can see why Mr.Hoodhood would not want Heather to go to college, but it is also wrong of him to plan his daughter's life for her. Mr.Hoodhood's reasoning for not wanting Heather to go to college is probably because of the college she wants to go to. Heather wants to go to Columbia University, which at the time was on a strike to protest war. Mr.Hoodhood probably also does not trust Heather to make the right choices and thinks she will only be safe if she stays and works for as a secretary for his family business. Despite his reasons,
he should not have the right to stop Heather from going to Colombia University and making her own life choices. From what I've read in the novel, I would think that Heather will not be going to the university,
since she unwillingly does everything her father says. Like Mr.Hoodhood many parents today try to plan their child's future for them. Many of these children would probably not be happy with the
lives their parents planned for them. From what I know about Heather Hoodhood, she would not be happy with the life her father wants her to live.
Journal
Name: Hrishi
Date: Tuesday April 24, 2012
Mr.Hoodhood is always a strict parent. What he tells you to do you have to do. He won't even let you ask why. This is the dilemma Heather is facing. Heather wants to go to Columbia University but her dad
won't let her. Mr.Hoodhood's reasons for Heather not to go to University are right but also wrong. One reason is that at Columbia University is where they are on strike to protest because they want peace and no war. Since the University is on strike there are no classes. So Heather won't study. One other reason Mr.Hoodhood does not want her to go University is so she won't become a hippie. Plus Mr.Hoodhood offered a job for Heather because now she can get a job without going to College. Mr.Hoodhood is right in one way because he wants his daughter to be safe. Heather is also right in one way because even if she wants to be a Doctor her father won't let her go to University. Mr.Hoodhood is not giving her the choice of freedom to do what she wants in the future. I think overall Heather is right because Mr.Hoodhood bosses Heather each time. I think people still have this attitude. People still have this attitude because their past was probably like
Name: Hrishi
Mr.Hoodhood is always a strict parent. What he tells you to do you have to do. He won't even let you ask why. This is the dilemma Heather is facing. Heather wants to go to Columbia University but her dad
won't let her. Mr.Hoodhood's reasons for Heather not to go to University are right but also wrong. One reason is that at Columbia University is where they are on strike to protest because they want peace and no war. Since the University is on strike there are no classes. So Heather won't study. One other reason Mr.Hoodhood does not want her to go University is so she won't become a hippie. Plus Mr.Hoodhood offered a job for Heather because now she can get a job without going to College. Mr.Hoodhood is right in one way because he wants his daughter to be safe. Heather is also right in one way because even if she wants to be a Doctor her father won't let her go to University. Mr.Hoodhood is not giving her the choice of freedom to do what she wants in the future. I think overall Heather is right because Mr.Hoodhood bosses Heather each time. I think people still have this attitude. People still have this attitude because their past was probably like
Journal By: Duckboy
Mr. Hoodhood really only cares about his company. To him, all of the decisions that Holling and Heather make have to help Mr. Hoodhood's company in some way. So, if Heather went to college, it would mean that she wouldn't work at Hoodhood and Associates, which would mean that Mr. Hoodhood wouldn't have a secretary, which would mean that he would have to spend a little money from his overflowing bank account to get one. Not only that, but Heather wanted to go to a school that protests against the war, and "doesn't have any classes" (which it probably does, but I think Mr. Hoodhood was exaggerating when he said that), which Mr. Hoodhood disagrees with.
I understand why Heather wants to go. She probably wants to get away from working at Hoodhood and Associates, but she probably also wants to help the protest against the war, as well as racism. I agree with her. I mean, why should she have to be a secretary for the rest of her life? Shouldn't she be allowed to be whatever she wants? And if she worked as a secretary at Hoodhood and Associates, it would mean her dad would be paying her, and he'd probably ask for all of the money back, anyway, and make up some excuse, like: "Hey, Heather, I need your salary back. You live in a family, right? So then you're going to have to help out more often, by giving some money!" If I were Mr. Hoodhood, I'd say to Heather: "You go ahead and be a hippie! I mean, they have a bad sense of style, but, hey, they're stopping the war!"
Usually, it's the other way around for people today. People don't usually encourage their kids to NOT go to college; they usually try to get them to go to college. And, usually, they let their kids decide what they want to be when they get older. But, the setting of the book was in 1967-1968, so I'm guessing that those were pretty messed up times, with lots of pandemonium, due to the war and racism.
Either way, Mr. Hoodhood always gets what he wants, and I believe that Heather will never get to college, unless there's an incident in which she runs away from home or something.
He's still a dictator
What if everything in your life was picked out for you, but it was the life you didn't want? That's exactly how Heather's life is; the way she doesn't want it. Mr. Hoodhood is the most deliberately devious dad and dictator ever dealt with. His kids hate him for billions of reasons, and he probably doesn't even care. Not that his son played a part in The Tempest, not that he personally knows Horace Clarke and Joe Pepitone, but most of all he doesn't care that his daughter wants to go to college. It's actually a fact that when she told him that she was going to college he replied "No you're not... You start working for me on Monday". If I had written the book I would have said that Heather was the epitome of all anger, but that's just my opinion. And Mr. Hoodhood does all of this to show his kids that he only wants his own way. And that the only thing that he cares about is work. Would you ever act that way?
Name: Katrina
Teacher: Ms. Babb
Date: April 24, 2012
A Strict Life
Mr. Hoodhood is a very strict man, with very little interest in compromising with people. He is trying to keep Heather from going to university and getting the education she needs. Mr. Hoodhood knows that Columbia University is on strike to stop the war. He also thinks that Heather won't be safe because of all the commotion there.
I disagree with Mr. Hoodhood because Heather needs the education and Mr. Hoodhood is keeping her from it. Making Heather a secretary is a bad decision, you can tell by her personality that she should be
something more than a tedious old secretary. Heather could become a lawyer because she likes to fight for her country or a musician because she likes music. There are so many careers out there and
Heather will never get to experience them because he father thinks it's unsafe. I slightly agree that Columbia University is unsafe because in the 1960's I know that there was a lot of drug dealing going on so that could be a reason its unsafe. I know if I went to a school with a lot of drug dealing going on my mom would hesitate about me going there.
Because of the war going on in Vietnam there are no classes happening at Columbia University. There is and upside and a downside to that. The upside to that is that Heather might learn how to fight for her rights and who knows by the time Heather gets to University the war might be over. The downside to that is that she might not learn anything and all they do is sit around. Yes I think some people still have this attitude towards University today. I know that there are a lot of strict parents out there who want their kids to stay with them.
Those kids will never get to be free from their parents and will never take on responsibility. These kids might even start to do this to their kids and it will be a cycle. This is not a good idea for the kid's education.
Teacher: Ms. Babb
Date: April 24, 2012
A Strict Life
Mr. Hoodhood is a very strict man, with very little interest in compromising with people. He is trying to keep Heather from going to university and getting the education she needs. Mr. Hoodhood knows that Columbia University is on strike to stop the war. He also thinks that Heather won't be safe because of all the commotion there.
I disagree with Mr. Hoodhood because Heather needs the education and Mr. Hoodhood is keeping her from it. Making Heather a secretary is a bad decision, you can tell by her personality that she should be
something more than a tedious old secretary. Heather could become a lawyer because she likes to fight for her country or a musician because she likes music. There are so many careers out there and
Heather will never get to experience them because he father thinks it's unsafe. I slightly agree that Columbia University is unsafe because in the 1960's I know that there was a lot of drug dealing going on so that could be a reason its unsafe. I know if I went to a school with a lot of drug dealing going on my mom would hesitate about me going there.
Because of the war going on in Vietnam there are no classes happening at Columbia University. There is and upside and a downside to that. The upside to that is that Heather might learn how to fight for her rights and who knows by the time Heather gets to University the war might be over. The downside to that is that she might not learn anything and all they do is sit around. Yes I think some people still have this attitude towards University today. I know that there are a lot of strict parents out there who want their kids to stay with them.
Those kids will never get to be free from their parents and will never take on responsibility. These kids might even start to do this to their kids and it will be a cycle. This is not a good idea for the kid's education.
Heather Hoodhood V.S Mr.Hoodhood
When fathers and daughters have disagreements, it is very serious! Heather, who has a fantasy to become a flower child, no wants to go to Columbia University. Her dreams is obliterated when her dad, Mr.Hoodhood is being so uncaring, so strict, and so mean that it makes me want to disgorge my lunch! All he cares about is architecture and his job. The only vision he has for his children is for Holling to be his successor and for Heather to be his secretary. He doesn't have a waking thought of them being or doing something else. Since Mr.Hoodhood did not want heather to got to university, I thought that this was especially nasty because what father does not want their child to go to university? Even though they are protesting at that university it will be doing well in the world to go and help stop a war. Mr.Hoodhood does not care for the safety of his children much. If I told my dad that I wanted to go to university he would be all for the idea. Not because he wants me to leave but he wants be to go and do well in the world, whether it is stopping a war or getting an education. The world to Mr.Hoodhood is going crazy so that's his only excuse for getting Heather to stay home. He doesn't care what is happening in the world either (which means he doesn't care about the protesting) unless it has to do with him directly. Mr.Hoodhood thinks it is a grotesque thing to go and protest because it has nothing to do with him. Heather could probably even go help stop the war herself. Also if everything is leaning to worse every day, why not help prevent it from going further? Heather has every right to do what her heart tells her. I see all of Mr.Hoodhood's reasoning as misconstrued as he only uses excuses to get what he really want Heather to do. It's most likely a serious reason when fathers and daughters fight but not as serious as a war or getting a higher education.
College vs. Hoodhood
Tuesday, April 29th 2012.
"Where your heart goes, the mind follows." In The Wednesday Wars, Hollings older sister Heather wants to go to college but Mr. Hoodhood does not want his daughter to attend a university where classes are on strike to protest against the Vietnam War and racism. I believe that Mr. Hoodhood is wrong because although protesting could be very dangerous to Heather, he should trust that he raised his daughter well enough to make decisions for herself. I understand that his job as a father is to protect his children, but it's also his job raise them into responsible, intelligent, young adults. Heather has every right to follow her heart and believe she can make a difference. It's disappointing to know that this attitude still exists today. When children want to make mistakes and learn from them, but their parents are too protective to let them grow. I've seen this attitude hundreds
of times and the kids don't ever realize right from wrong because they haven't gotten a chance in their life to go out and make mistakes to learn from. I have never experienced this from my parents, but I have from others. It makes life boring. You have to go out, explore, learn and make mistakes; it's how you find out who you truly are. You have to find yourself at a young age because one day your heart will want to go in one direction but your mind will refuse to follow. Let it be.
Tuesday, April 29th 2012.
"Where your heart goes, the mind follows." In The Wednesday Wars, Hollings older sister Heather wants to go to college but Mr. Hoodhood does not want his daughter to attend a university where classes are on strike to protest against the Vietnam War and racism. I believe that Mr. Hoodhood is wrong because although protesting could be very dangerous to Heather, he should trust that he raised his daughter well enough to make decisions for herself. I understand that his job as a father is to protect his children, but it's also his job raise them into responsible, intelligent, young adults. Heather has every right to follow her heart and believe she can make a difference. It's disappointing to know that this attitude still exists today. When children want to make mistakes and learn from them, but their parents are too protective to let them grow. I've seen this attitude hundreds
of times and the kids don't ever realize right from wrong because they haven't gotten a chance in their life to go out and make mistakes to learn from. I have never experienced this from my parents, but I have from others. It makes life boring. You have to go out, explore, learn and make mistakes; it's how you find out who you truly are. You have to find yourself at a young age because one day your heart will want to go in one direction but your mind will refuse to follow. Let it be.
Journal.
By: Kristen
Teacher: Ms. Babb.
Date: April 29, 2012.
Mr. Hoodhood does not want his daughter to go to Columbia University because Mr.Hoodhood wants her to stay back and work for him. I think that it is totally unfair because Mr. Hoodhood is stopping her and not
letting her do what she want to do. Heather, Mr. Hoodhood's daughter is totally against war. Columbia University at the time was on strike to protest the war in Vietnam.
I think Heather is like a hippie, but at her age, she'd be considered as a flower child. Flower children are usually peace makers and most commonly try to end war. Obviously, parents always want the best for us but Mr. Hoodhood is the total opposite. As you know, all he really wants is his company to be the best of the best and not so much of what his kids want.
Some people surely have that type of attitude today but at one point in time, parents have to let go. For me, even though my mom and dad don't want me to leave or say goodbye. These are some challenges in
life. Sure, so people have this type of attitude but others just have a problem of letting go, but it's something in the future that we all go through.
By: Kristen
Teacher: Ms. Babb.
Date: April 29, 2012.
Mr. Hoodhood does not want his daughter to go to Columbia University because Mr.Hoodhood wants her to stay back and work for him. I think that it is totally unfair because Mr. Hoodhood is stopping her and not
letting her do what she want to do. Heather, Mr. Hoodhood's daughter is totally against war. Columbia University at the time was on strike to protest the war in Vietnam.
I think Heather is like a hippie, but at her age, she'd be considered as a flower child. Flower children are usually peace makers and most commonly try to end war. Obviously, parents always want the best for us but Mr. Hoodhood is the total opposite. As you know, all he really wants is his company to be the best of the best and not so much of what his kids want.
Some people surely have that type of attitude today but at one point in time, parents have to let go. For me, even though my mom and dad don't want me to leave or say goodbye. These are some challenges in
life. Sure, so people have this type of attitude but others just have a problem of letting go, but it's something in the future that we all go through.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
HOMEWORK
MATH: Complete handout
FRENCH : Test on April 27th
HISTORY: Watch videos on blog. Review notes.
LANGUAGE: Literary devices in Song assignment due on Tuesday
- NO CAMP O PRACTICE THIS MONDAY
-CAMP O MONIES DUE IN THE OFFICE BY FRIDAY
- CROSS-COUNTRY MEET ON MONDAY. BE AT SCHOOL BY 8:15
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