FYI (Thurs AHW)

Just letting you know for my at home writing I was finishing up my previous story - Nobody like Sandstorm.

Sandstorm (Wednesday AHW)

 Short Story

Nobody like Sandstorm
(I am writing my own short version of 'Out of the Wild', that is the first book of the Warriors series)

"Firepaw, this is Spottedleaf", Whitestorm meowed. He had told Firepaw that Spottedleaf was ThunderClan's medicine cat. Firepaw stared into her beautiful amber-green eyes. Her tortoiseshell patterned fur illuminated her kind character in the crisp evening. "Well," Whitestorm began interrupting the silence and noticing the glances Firepaw and Spottedleaf were exchanging, "medicine cats are not allowed to have a family - no kits. Firepaw stopped looking at the heart-warming she-cat and went to find Graystripe - the apprentice who introduced him to the clan. Before his arrival in ThunderClan, Firepaw lived with his house folk (owners) and lived a straight forward life, now it is the opposite.
     Sandpaw and Dustpaw glared at Firepaw when he padded into the apprentice's den (apprentices = cats training to become warriors). "I suppose you expected your two legged house folk to come and feed you," Sandpaw sneered, then she looked at Dustpaw with round eyes. "Uh, and you are not clan born." "Leave him alone Sandpaw, you're just jealous that Buestar the clan leader invited him to stay!", Graypaw meowed. Firepaw gave him a grateful look. But, before washing his paws, Firepaw peeked over to Sandpaw, when there gazes met Firepaw just continued washing his paws.
     "Firepaw, Graypaw, Lionheart, and Darkstripe, you are going on a hunting patrol," the cold-hearted deputy - Tigerclaw, ordered (deputy = next to become leader). Firepaw and his patrol bounded of into the forest. "Let's try hunting by snake rocks, prey has bound to be hiding in the cracks," Lionheart told them. "Sounds good, but, I would have chosen the owl tree, anyway let's go!" Darkstripe countered.
   When the patrol returned a shriek of horror awaited them. "What has happened," Lionheart demanded. Willowpelt, the cat who had wailed, whispered something to Lionheart. "Oh no, we must alert Bluestar and the Clan," Lionheart ordered. "What has happened?", Firepaw asked. "You will find out soon enough," Darkstripe said with a smirk on his face. Bluestar jumped onto her high rock and called in the clan. 
     "Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath high rock for an emergency clan meeting," Bluestar called, and her voice wrung around the hollow. Cats emerged from their dens. Firepaw and Graypaw sat in the front and Firepaw noticed that Willowpelt had emerged from behind Highrock carrying a somber gaze. Lionheart, Darkstripe and other Warriors joined in. Longtail with his apprentice Swiftpaw entered through the thorn tunnel entrance and sat beside Lionheart. Dustpaw and Sandpaw stumbled out of the apprentices den and dragged the queens out of their den (queens are she-cats expecting or nursing kits). Goldenflower who was one of the lead queens  helped the elders into the clearing with the rest of the cats milling about to find a spot. "Eh-hum," Bluestar began, "You all know that we have been having difficulties with ShadowClan lately (ShadowClan is another group of cats)," "Spottedleaf is dead," Screams of dismay, hollers of worry, and gasps of grief rose from the crowd below. Meanwhile, Firepaw just stared at his paws. He thought to himself 'Why her? Why Spottedleaf? The most friendly and beautiful cat I knew. I didn't even get to know her!' Feline tears began streaming down his face and all of the noise around him seemed to die down, he was… alone. Firepaw began to tune in when ShadowClan was brought to the conversation. "What if ShadowClan killed her!", the eldest elder - One-eye, called out. "Stop!", Bluestar interrupted the argument, "Someone investigate Spottedleaf's… body." Whitestorm and Firepaw bounded up to her and Firepaw took one last look into her beautiful amber-green eyes and he saw, longing and love in them. Whitestorm sniffed and her, there were some bite marks in the neck. "Everyone, ShodowClan's scent is on her," he paused "To be exact I think it was Blackfoot," Whiteestorm told them. With that there was no more talk, Halftail, Smallear, Dappletail, One-Eye and Patchpelt - the elders - carried her limp body to the clearing for her mourning vigil. Almost all of the clan came and settled into a circle by her. Bluestar was the first, she leaped down and lay down by her head. Then Firepaw, he nestled up by her eyes and watched his lost love's eyes slowly lose their light.  The other apprentices came at the edge of the crowd to let the older Warriors gets chance. Darkstripe, Tigerclaw and Longtail lingered on the outside and soon suspiciously returned to their dens.

4 moons (months) later

"Let all cats old enough to catch their own prey gather beneath high rock for a clan meeting," Bluestar called, and all cats assembled as they did with the previous meeting. Firepaw noticed Lionheart looking et them, he nodded approvingly. Firepaw, Graypaw, Sandpaw, and Dustpaw were all about to become Warriors - it was there Warrior ceremony. That is when with all of their training an apprentice finally becomes a Warrior that means that they are recognized a full member of the clan, can go around their territory by themselves, and have more 'options' and respect. 

Through the Looking Glass Inspiration (Tuesday Feb. 25 AHW)

I got the idea of the story through the looking glass from…
(Through The Looking Glass is a story I had started earlier)

'Alice in Wonderland' and 'the Wizard of Oz' really inspired me into writing this.

Here are some key features that each gave.

Alice in Wonderland

This has a feeling of wonder to it with the key character of Dorothy. 

In an older version of the movie it was called 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' which inspired me to write that story starter. Also the descriptions of what Alice saw in the book make it easy to write your own.

The Wizard of Oz

The magic and evil in this make you feel on the edge when watching the movie. I wanted suspense in my story, also. And in the movie 'Oz the Great and Powerful' the animations make you feel like you are really in Wonderland.

5 Great Ways to Save Energy!

Great outcomes come from great ideas.

-Ania U

1. Dry your clothes out on a laundry line or rack
2. Recycle plastic and aluminum items
3. If a place is close walk to there instead of driving
4. Buy LED lights in your home
5. Use re-usable energy sources

Just got back (Monday 24th AHW)

Today was our first day back at school from mid-Winter break.

Poem


Your ears ring,
to the sound of a, CLING! CLING!

It is time for you to wake,
but, you barely quake.

A kind hand touches your back,
you get forced up like a sack.

You had so much time to play,
now it is a school day.

The breakfast you eat,
not yet beat?

Your teeth get brushed,
now you are rushed.

Pack you bags,
The pack on your back only sags.

To school you go,
and now you know…

The first lesson is boring,
and at home you'll be snoring

The last lesson is a cheer,
at home you'll be prancing like a deer.

As time goes it'll be fine,
soon you will be in line…
Again.

Winter Skiing

Like I said I am going skiing over the break.
I am going to Boyne Mountain. Today I also have a dentist appointment.

Bad News Weekend AHW

(I am writing this for Sunday)

Just great, just great! NO! Not great at all! I am sick on Winter Break, with a cold. That's not even the worst part. I am going skiing on Wednesday and I want to be in top health. Plus, this runny nose is really annoying me so much that I feel like I just want to rip of my head! 

  But, thankfully, because of my care of my self I am better. I will get to go skiing after all! Remember, wash your hands as often as possible.   

Valentines Day Poem Recorded

Feb 14, 2014

For Tiny (my dead fish, he lived for 1.5 years)

You are patient

You are kind

You are patient

You swim in your bowl

Waiting for your next fish flake

Watching our kitchen

You make one happy and smile

You are an angel

You are kind

No one hates you, fish

Sharing your tank with our snails

Your fins will not fail

I taught you tricks, you love me

Life's a game for you

Love is patient

Love is kind

You are love, Tiny

You are love

Valentines Day Poems

 This is the template we are supposed to use

(February 14, 2014

Mary Beth,

You are patient

You are kind

You are patient

With Zack and with Nick

When they bring worries to you

When they argue, fight

You listen to their troubles

Now all will be well

You are kind

When people are mean

Your peaceful heart loves them back

When ignorance comes

Deep breaths you offer and smile

Refusing to judge

Love is patient

Love is kind

You are Love, Mary Beth

You are Love)

This is my version

Feb 14, 2014

For Maja, (my sister)

You are patient 

You are kind

You are patient

When you wait to play

As you stride to learn at school

You ask of my day

Looking up to the night sky

You give people time

You are kind

Sharing love and joy

You give to our family

Always wearing smiles 

You look at creatures with care

I am your best friend

Love is patient 

Love is kind

You are love, Maja

You are love

Another poem of mine

Feb 14, 2014

For Tiny (my dead fish, he lived for 1.5 years)

You are patient

You are kind

You are patient

You swim in your bowl

Waiting for your next fish flake

Watching our kitchen

You make one happy and smile

You are an angel

You are kind

No one hates you, fish

Sharing your tank with our snails

Your fins will not fail

I taught you tricks, you love me

Life's a game for you

Love is patient

Love is kind

You are love, Tiny

You are love

Animals Poem (Thursday AHW)

I will be writing this as if I am an animal.

Am I free?

Will I survive through the next year?

Why is life such a constant battle?

Am I alone?

Can I live an easy life?

What will I do at my last breath?

Will my fur shine when I am in the stars?

Are my fangs sharp enough for one last meal?

Will my legs be strong enough to run like the wind?

Around me a cycle is only halfway there?

Will my spirit be strong?

Is my heart still pounding?

Will chains clasp around my neck?

How are we to live?

Will I ever see a bullet piercing through my pelt?

Am I my legacy's icon?

Is this a trick to be fighting for food?

Am I wild the way we were meant to be?

I will be writing in the people version. (the person is answering the animals questions positively)

You are as free as ever

You will survive this year

Battles always end

You are all together, not alone

Life will never be easy though

You will die a happy death

Your fur will shine like the stars, brighter than the sun

Your fangs are ever so sharp to hunt

Your legs may be tired but you will run like the wind

The life cycle is just at the beginning

Your spirit is strong

And a beautiful, pumping heart

To a zoo, you won't go

Poachers will keep their distance from a creature like you

Your offspring will use your skills

This fight for food is worth it but not over yet

You are a wild animal, as you were supposed to be

February 12th Complaint

I am a student of a green school, BCS. We care about the environment. But, the community lacks awareness of keeping our local environment a clean sustainable place. We tried getting out into the community, though the public doesn't seem to notice, they don't recycle. Other people in our city waste electricity, and don't turn of the lights. As a result we have to work harder to keep this a green place.

Holiday preps (Tuesday 11th AHW)

AHW

When I prepare for Valentines day this is what I do:
(Not in order)

1. I decorate my room for Valentines Day
2. I make a list of all of the people in my class and my family
3. I sign all of my class valentines and add an eraser
4. Then I customize a gift of heart for each of my family members and draw a card
5. During the Valentines Day party at school I will wait to view my cards once at home
6. Bake cookies
7. Give gifts to family at lat minute
8. Have FUN!

Describe my Dolphin (Mon. 10th AHW)

 This is Nahele the baby dolphin

In German
Nahele ist ein Babydelfin. Er hat ein rosa Bauch
und ein süße Lächeln. Er ist auch, zur Zeit, 3 Jahren alt.


Dictionary:
rosa - pink
Bauch - belly, stomach
süße - sweet, cute
Lächeln - smile, laugh
er - he
auch - also, with that
Zeit - time, moment
Jahren - years


PS
The other words are very similar to English

Complaint Letter

Here are some ideas of what to write about for my complaint letter:

1. Sexism
2. Mcdonald's food quality and healthiness
3. Lengthening school days
4. Racism
5. Reliability of insurance and credit firms/companies

Weekend AHW Olympics!!

I love the Olympics.
I love watching the twists and turns of the up-coming scores.
One of my favorite events is ice skating because some day I might be as goos as that. I am learning to do some of the jumps they do. But, I only do single axle jumps.

Oh and by the way…
GO RUSSIA!!!!  You were awesome at hosing the Olympics.

The countries I am going for are:

• Poland
• USA
• Canada
• Russia
• Germany
• Norway
• Switzerland

Moguls one of my favorite things to do when I ski.

Thurs AHW. Eine Neue Post

 I will write this poem that I know in German.

Die Katze ist schmutzig                                             

Darum schaut sie so putzig                                        

The Katze muss schneideln, bügeln und waschen     

Gebt acht wie Kätzchen dass macht                          

Erst schlecht sich ganz bis Kopf zu dem Schwanz

Dan reinigt die Katze die niedliche Fratze

Und lekt die Kätzchen die süße tätzchen

That's all Folks!

Through the Looking Glass AHW Wed.

 
Chapter 1
     I leaned forward to the mirror not knowing what lay beyond it. All I saw was my reflection but as I looked harder I saw more. I edged closer and closer, wondering if it was all a hallucination. But, no, it was not! I drew so close until my nose tough it. That instead of feeling a flat, sleek surface… I felt a watery, magic screen, it made my toes tingle. I was bold, so I stood up on the mirror stand and pressed my hand against my looking glass. A different kind of warmth heated my hand. My left hand was not in my mirror image, it was in my very own wonderland. As my curiosity grew, I crept closer into my wonders. Only one more step and this regular Saturday afternoon would turn into a remarkable, once-in-a-life-time, adventure.
  I closed my eyes, and took that tiny step, which marked me like 10 miles would. Inside all of the hope and happiness of going through the glass… Fear lingered, for what was not seen lay beyond.

Tuesday at home writing Feb 4

1. I am going to see how many stores, companies, brands, etc. that I can name in 5 minutes, below.

1. Kroger
2. Kmart
3. CVS
4. Abercrombie & Fitch
5. Prada
6. Gucci
7. Juicy Couture
8. Justice
9. Newton
10. Apple
11. Microsoft
12. Victoria's Secret
13. Bed Bath and Beyond
14. Home Depot
15. Staples
16. Kohls
17. Rite Aid
18. Dick's Sports
19. Claire's 
20. Macy's
21. Sears
22. Sketchers
23. Nike
24. Scientific Explorer
25. Build-a-Bear
26. Blogger
27. Google
28. Hollister
29. American Eagle
30. Kay
31. Common Core
32. PB Teen
33. Zulily
34. Amazon
35. Columbia
36. North Face
37. Da-Nang
38. REI
39. Papa Joe's
40. National Geographic
41. Autobahn
42. Loewe
43. Gund
44. Art Van
45. Pink
46. Lulu Lemon
47. Ugg
48. Melissa & Doug
49. FBI
50. Omega
51. Crab Tree & Evelon
52. CCTaco
53. Land's End
54. Kleenex
55. Puffs
56. Disney
57. Dreamworks
58. Pixar
59. Spectrum

I got 59 I could have done more but I only had five minutes.

Monday AHW

Family and Friends

poem by me

Version 1
Lost and found again.
Family is what balances you on Earth.
Is a friend a cute over the top person?
No, a friend makes you laugh,
keeps you happy,
offers help when you're on your own in the real world.
A friend reaches for you hand,
but touches your heart.
You and your bestie and family would be much closer...
Closer than land is to sea
A friend is the other side of you.
Your BFF and family is yours

Version 2
A plastic bag thrown away,
Then used again.
A companion that steadies the weight of you.
Keeping your heart beating,
In two different beats to one rhythm.
The days may seem endless.
The needles of rain,
Do not pierce through.
An umbrella of intelligence and light.
You are a boat with many holes,
Something mends you to stay afloat.
Close as the land to sea,
Clouds to trees.
No fence between no sides.
That is a friend and family

All of my friends and family have a sense of humor, I acknowledge that.
(I am upside down!!!!) Hi

Took argument post test.

AHW Sunday - Super Bowl

Today I was watching part of the Super Bowl. I only watched until the half-time performance, I figured the Seahawks would win.

Super
Ultimate
Prominent
Energetic
Rigid

Beastly
Original
Wild
Living