5 comments
-Julia is pregnant with Holmes's child
-Holmes 'says' he will marry her now
-He wants to give her an abortion
-Holmes killed Julia and sold her body to science
-Everyone barely believed what Holmes said happend to Julia and Pearl
4 questions
-Did Holmes kill Pearl?
-What happend to Pearl?
-Will anyone ever discover what really happend to them ?
-What will Holmes say if Ned returns?
3 vocabulary words
approbation-approval; commendation.
undulations-A regular rising and falling or movement to alternating sides; movement in waves
sensuous-perceived by or affecting the senses
2 literary terms
'Holmes possessed Julia now as fully as if she were an antebellum slave' simile
'Outside the snow muffled the concussion of passing horses.' metaphor
1 overvie sentence
This part of the book is basically about how Holmes killed Julia and lied to everyone about it.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
pOst # 9
5 comments
-Holmes sells the pharmacy to Ned
-Ned thinks theres something going on with his wife Julia and Holmes
-Ned gets a raise to pay for the pharmacy but Holmes automatically deducts the money out of his check
-Ned left his wife because they argued alot
-Ned was never able to recieve custody of his daughter
4 questions
-Why did Holmes want to sell the pharmacy?
-Why didnt Holmes want to marry Julia after the devorce was official?
-Why did Holmes go into the basement to use the kiln?
-How old is Pearl, Neds daughter?
3 vocabulary
indiscreet-not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection
susceptible-admitting or capable of some specified treatment
salvage-the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
2 literary terms
'The more he pressed her for an explanation...' hyperbole
'Now again, their relationship was crumbleing' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
In this section of the book, it describes how Ned and Julia are haveing problems and how Holmes interfers
-Holmes sells the pharmacy to Ned
-Ned thinks theres something going on with his wife Julia and Holmes
-Ned gets a raise to pay for the pharmacy but Holmes automatically deducts the money out of his check
-Ned left his wife because they argued alot
-Ned was never able to recieve custody of his daughter
4 questions
-Why did Holmes want to sell the pharmacy?
-Why didnt Holmes want to marry Julia after the devorce was official?
-Why did Holmes go into the basement to use the kiln?
-How old is Pearl, Neds daughter?
3 vocabulary
indiscreet-not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection
susceptible-admitting or capable of some specified treatment
salvage-the act of saving a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
2 literary terms
'The more he pressed her for an explanation...' hyperbole
'Now again, their relationship was crumbleing' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
In this section of the book, it describes how Ned and Julia are haveing problems and how Holmes interfers
pOSt # 8
5 comments
-Architects gathered in the library on the top floor of the Rookery to present drawings of the fair;s main structure to the Grounds and Bulidings Committee
-Architects got down to work
-Sullivan had already modified his own buliding
Burnham wanted Alder and Sullivan to design the fair's Music Hall
-Lyman Gage is the preseident
-There were many architects
4 questions
-How many architects help buld the fair?
-What was the extraordinary that occured?
-What was a unspoken approval?
-Is Burnham still continueing the business?
3 vocabulary
sirocco-a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
disavow-To disclaim knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with.
enliven-to make vigorous or active; invigorate
2 literary terms
Rather, every flower, shurb, and tree was to be deployed with an eye ...' hyperbole
' a display of flowers demanding attention' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is about the architects metting.
-Architects gathered in the library on the top floor of the Rookery to present drawings of the fair;s main structure to the Grounds and Bulidings Committee
-Architects got down to work
-Sullivan had already modified his own buliding
Burnham wanted Alder and Sullivan to design the fair's Music Hall
-Lyman Gage is the preseident
-There were many architects
4 questions
-How many architects help buld the fair?
-What was the extraordinary that occured?
-What was a unspoken approval?
-Is Burnham still continueing the business?
3 vocabulary
sirocco-a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
disavow-To disclaim knowledge of, responsibility for, or association with.
enliven-to make vigorous or active; invigorate
2 literary terms
Rather, every flower, shurb, and tree was to be deployed with an eye ...' hyperbole
' a display of flowers demanding attention' hyperbole
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is about the architects metting.
Monday, December 8, 2008
post # 7 on the devil in the white city
5 comments
-Sarah McKim died in her home att 78 years old
-Icilis Conner , Ned, a young jeweler worked in the building tha Holmes owned
-Holmes hired Neds wife and sister to work in the building he owned
-Holmes asked Ned if he would scream in a vault to make sure its sound proof
-Holmes was atractive to most women
4 questions
-Why didnt Ned ask why Holmes needed a soundproof vault?
-Why did every man think that Holmes is really nice but scary in some way?
-How did Roots die?
-Is Holmes going to kill Ned and his family?
3 vocabulary
desolation-an act or instance of desolating
retrospect-contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc
felicitiously-well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
2 literary terms
'.. 11 feet of sand so saturated with water, Burnham wrote, 'it became almost like quicksand and was often given this name' simile
' At the start of 1891 Ned found himself managing a jewlery counter that occupied one wall of a thriving drugstore on the city's South side at 63rd and Wallance' irony
1 over view sentence
This part of the book was is basically about how Holmes is continueing to built his hotel and how the mall he owns is being succeful
-Sarah McKim died in her home att 78 years old
-Icilis Conner , Ned, a young jeweler worked in the building tha Holmes owned
-Holmes hired Neds wife and sister to work in the building he owned
-Holmes asked Ned if he would scream in a vault to make sure its sound proof
-Holmes was atractive to most women
4 questions
-Why didnt Ned ask why Holmes needed a soundproof vault?
-Why did every man think that Holmes is really nice but scary in some way?
-How did Roots die?
-Is Holmes going to kill Ned and his family?
3 vocabulary
desolation-an act or instance of desolating
retrospect-contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc
felicitiously-well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
2 literary terms
'.. 11 feet of sand so saturated with water, Burnham wrote, 'it became almost like quicksand and was often given this name' simile
' At the start of 1891 Ned found himself managing a jewlery counter that occupied one wall of a thriving drugstore on the city's South side at 63rd and Wallance' irony
1 over view sentence
This part of the book was is basically about how Holmes is continueing to built his hotel and how the mall he owns is being succeful
Sunday, December 7, 2008
post # 6
5 comments
-Holmes wanted to turn his building into a hotel for visitors to the Worlds' Columbian Expositon
- Holmes acts as his own architect
-He began planning the modifications for his hotel
-Holmes was nice to the police and greeted them every time he saw them
-The police thought he was a good person and the valued his gestures of grace
4 questions
-Did the police think it was kind of mysterious that Holmes was always nice to them?
-Did they take the kind gestures as bribery?
-Why did he frequently at the Wilmette?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
3 vocabulary
dividend-a pro-rata share in an amount to be distributed
transcendent-going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.
gallows-a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
2 literary terms
'asking sweetly if might court her, she felt as if a coarse blanket had been lifted from her life' simile
'heat and haze they looked like desert troops gone too long without water' simile
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about hoe Holmes is building the Hotel
-Holmes wanted to turn his building into a hotel for visitors to the Worlds' Columbian Expositon
- Holmes acts as his own architect
-He began planning the modifications for his hotel
-Holmes was nice to the police and greeted them every time he saw them
-The police thought he was a good person and the valued his gestures of grace
4 questions
-Did the police think it was kind of mysterious that Holmes was always nice to them?
-Did they take the kind gestures as bribery?
-Why did he frequently at the Wilmette?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
3 vocabulary
dividend-a pro-rata share in an amount to be distributed
transcendent-going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing; exceeding.
gallows-a wooden frame, consisting of a crossbeam on two uprights, on which condemned persons are executed by hanging.
2 literary terms
'asking sweetly if might court her, she felt as if a coarse blanket had been lifted from her life' simile
'heat and haze they looked like desert troops gone too long without water' simile
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about hoe Holmes is building the Hotel
Saturday, December 6, 2008
pOst # 5 on book
5 comments
-This part of the book was on december 15 1890
-Daniel Burnham dies
-Only one candidate replied with any enthusiasm
-Hunt,Post,Peabody, and McKim held a meeting on their own and Burnham wasnt aware of it
-Burnham met with the eastern architects
4 questions
-Was Burnham worried about gettin the fair ready on time?
-Why did only one candidate respond to Burnham?
-Why did the have a private meeting without informing Burnham?
-Why did Burnham leave New York?
3 vocabulary
transcontinental-passing or extending across a continent
vigilance-state of quality of being vigilant
-This part of the book was on december 15 1890
-Daniel Burnham dies
-Only one candidate replied with any enthusiasm
-Hunt,Post,Peabody, and McKim held a meeting on their own and Burnham wasnt aware of it
-Burnham met with the eastern architects
4 questions
-Was Burnham worried about gettin the fair ready on time?
-Why did only one candidate respond to Burnham?
-Why did the have a private meeting without informing Burnham?
-Why did Burnham leave New York?
3 vocabulary
transcontinental-passing or extending across a continent
vigilance-state of quality of being vigilant
magnitude-size;dimensions
2 literary terms
'Eventually, much would be made of the fact that Holmes had erected his building during the same period in which Jack the Ripper , thousands of miles away, began his killings' irony
Strong gust of winds buffeted the train, and ghostly wwirga of ice followed it through the night' personafication
1 overview sentence
This part of the book was about discussion how Burnham died.
pOst # 4 =]
5 Comments
-Holmes likes Chicago
-Holmes found women vulnerable
-While on a date with Myrta, he broke all the rules of courtship
-Holmes already had a wife
-He devorced his wife after he got married to Myrta
4 questions
-Why does Holmes love Chicago so much ?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
-Why did Holmes like Myrta?
-Why did Holmes think women were vulnerable?
3 vocabulary
tonics-An agent, such as a medication, that restores or increases body tone.
entombed-To place in or as if in a tomb or grave.
forbearance-the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
2 literary terms
"was like oil on troubled waters' simile
'seemed to have stepped from a world far more exciting than her own' personification
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about holmes and his relationship to the story and Myrta
-Holmes likes Chicago
-Holmes found women vulnerable
-While on a date with Myrta, he broke all the rules of courtship
-Holmes already had a wife
-He devorced his wife after he got married to Myrta
4 questions
-Why does Holmes love Chicago so much ?
-Did Myrta like Holmes?
-Why did Holmes like Myrta?
-Why did Holmes think women were vulnerable?
3 vocabulary
tonics-An agent, such as a medication, that restores or increases body tone.
entombed-To place in or as if in a tomb or grave.
forbearance-the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
2 literary terms
"was like oil on troubled waters' simile
'seemed to have stepped from a world far more exciting than her own' personification
1 overview sentence
This part of the book is basically about holmes and his relationship to the story and Myrta
Sunday, November 30, 2008
pOst # 3 on the devil in the white city
5 cOmments
-Burnham liked Codman
-Burnham and Root both liked Jackson Park for the place to have the fair
-Money was worth alot less back in the 1890s
-They were waiting for approval of the report
-Codman was really young
4 questions
-Why did Burnham like Codman so much ?
-Why did Burnham and Root like Jackson Park so much?
-Why did Burnham ahve to send in a second report?
-Why did they have to wait so long after thes econd report was sent?
3 vocabulary
prone-having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable
dispel-to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate
perception-the act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
2 literary terms
'Sentences wandered through the report like morning glory through the pickets of a fence' simile
'Ellsworth insisted that what chicago had in mind was something far grander than even the Paris exposition' personafication
1 overview sentence
This chapter was basically about how Burnham and Root met a new guy that they would be working with named Codman, who was really young
-Burnham liked Codman
-Burnham and Root both liked Jackson Park for the place to have the fair
-Money was worth alot less back in the 1890s
-They were waiting for approval of the report
-Codman was really young
4 questions
-Why did Burnham like Codman so much ?
-Why did Burnham and Root like Jackson Park so much?
-Why did Burnham ahve to send in a second report?
-Why did they have to wait so long after thes econd report was sent?
3 vocabulary
prone-having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable
dispel-to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate
perception-the act or faculty of apprehending by means of the senses or of the mind; cognition; understanding.
2 literary terms
'Sentences wandered through the report like morning glory through the pickets of a fence' simile
'Ellsworth insisted that what chicago had in mind was something far grander than even the Paris exposition' personafication
1 overview sentence
This chapter was basically about how Burnham and Root met a new guy that they would be working with named Codman, who was really young
Thursday, November 20, 2008
The devil in the whitee cityy pOst # 2 pages 35-48 =]
5 comments
-The old lady who owns the drug store belives what Holmes tells her
-The old lady actually went to ask her husband about selling the drug store
-She told Holmes what was upseting her
-Holme continues to lie about his identity
-He wants the drug store for his own use
4 questions
-Why does the owner of the drug store believes everything that Holmes tells her when she just met him?
-Why did the old lady tell Holmes what was upseting her?
-What does Holmes want with the drug store?
-Is he going to kill her after he gets what he wants?
3 vocabulary
anthracite-a mineral coal containing little of the volatile hydrocarbons and burning almost without flame; hard coal.
prevailing-generally current
vicinity-state or fact of being near; proximity; propinquity
2 literary terms
'They are blue. Great murderers, like great men in other walks of activity.' simile
'As heat rose from the streets with the intesity of a child's fever' metapor
1 overview sentence
So far in this chapter is states how Holmes is a liar and wants the drug store.
-The old lady who owns the drug store belives what Holmes tells her
-The old lady actually went to ask her husband about selling the drug store
-She told Holmes what was upseting her
-Holme continues to lie about his identity
-He wants the drug store for his own use
4 questions
-Why does the owner of the drug store believes everything that Holmes tells her when she just met him?
-Why did the old lady tell Holmes what was upseting her?
-What does Holmes want with the drug store?
-Is he going to kill her after he gets what he wants?
3 vocabulary
anthracite-a mineral coal containing little of the volatile hydrocarbons and burning almost without flame; hard coal.
prevailing-generally current
vicinity-state or fact of being near; proximity; propinquity
2 literary terms
'They are blue. Great murderers, like great men in other walks of activity.' simile
'As heat rose from the streets with the intesity of a child's fever' metapor
1 overview sentence
So far in this chapter is states how Holmes is a liar and wants the drug store.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
first post =]
5 comments
-The book takes place in 1890's
-the main characters are Burnham and Root
-A guy came into there office by the name of John Sherman
-The carvial is going to be in Chicago
-The book opens in an interesting way
4 Questions
-Why do they describe Sherman as a murder?
-Why did Burnham and Root become such good friends so soon?
-Why did they want the Carnival in Chicago?
-How did Burnham and Root meet?
3 vocabulary
disgruntled-displeased and discontented
pavilions-An ornate tent
commemorate-to honor the memory of by some observance
2 literary terms
'although the city got a wink for pluck' personafication
' appeared like a white ghost at the halfway landing' simile
1 overview sentence
In this chapter the setting is introduced to us and we get to know who the characters are
-The book takes place in 1890's
-the main characters are Burnham and Root
-A guy came into there office by the name of John Sherman
-The carvial is going to be in Chicago
-The book opens in an interesting way
4 Questions
-Why do they describe Sherman as a murder?
-Why did Burnham and Root become such good friends so soon?
-Why did they want the Carnival in Chicago?
-How did Burnham and Root meet?
3 vocabulary
disgruntled-displeased and discontented
pavilions-An ornate tent
commemorate-to honor the memory of by some observance
2 literary terms
'although the city got a wink for pluck' personafication
' appeared like a white ghost at the halfway landing' simile
1 overview sentence
In this chapter the setting is introduced to us and we get to know who the characters are
Saturday, November 8, 2008
NeW BoOk !
hey blog feens =]
just drOping by tO let yall knOw daht im starting mah new book
ihts called 'The devil in the white city' i hear ihts a good book
dont worry ill keep chu uhpdated =]
just drOping by tO let yall knOw daht im starting mah new book
ihts called 'The devil in the white city' i hear ihts a good book
dont worry ill keep chu uhpdated =]
Sunday, October 26, 2008
5 comments
-Esmeralda's first time on a plane
-Esmeralda asked what if the plane falls while she was on the plane
-They went to brooklyn
-The cab driver spoke to them even though they didnt understand
-They pertended they understoof
4 questions
-Why would Esmeralda say ' what if the plane falls' ?
-why havent they met their family members before?
-Why didnt her mom allow them to go outside?
-Why didnt jews like Purto Ricans ?
3 vocabulary
swarthy-(of skin color, complexion, etc.) dark.
rebellious-defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
unruly-not submissive or conforming to rule; ungovernable; turbulent; intractable; refractory; lawless
2 literary terms
'... chiken,mushy rice, and boiled string beans. it all tasted like salt' metaphor
'... Our new apartment was a railroad-style place' metaphor
1 overview sentence
This chapter is about how she moved to US and doesnt speak any english
-Esmeralda's first time on a plane
-Esmeralda asked what if the plane falls while she was on the plane
-They went to brooklyn
-The cab driver spoke to them even though they didnt understand
-They pertended they understoof
4 questions
-Why would Esmeralda say ' what if the plane falls' ?
-why havent they met their family members before?
-Why didnt her mom allow them to go outside?
-Why didnt jews like Purto Ricans ?
3 vocabulary
swarthy-(of skin color, complexion, etc.) dark.
rebellious-defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
unruly-not submissive or conforming to rule; ungovernable; turbulent; intractable; refractory; lawless
2 literary terms
'... chiken,mushy rice, and boiled string beans. it all tasted like salt' metaphor
'... Our new apartment was a railroad-style place' metaphor
1 overview sentence
This chapter is about how she moved to US and doesnt speak any english
post # 9
5 comments
-When Esmeraldas mom returns from New York she finds that her husband moved all her children.
-Her mom looks different ( has makeup on )
-When they walk down the street Guys wistle at her
-Shes proud to walk next to her mother
-Esmeralda snuck into her dads secret room when he was in the bathroom
4 questions
-Why did they move this time?
-Was Esmeralda the only one who got her own room ?
-Why did her father decided to go into the food bissness?
-Did Esmeralda believe what was heard on the radio?
3 vocabulary
palpable-capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
turbaned-a man's headdress worn chiefly by Muslims in southern Asia, consisting of a long cloth of silk, linen, cotton, etc., wound either about a cap or directly around the head.
morose-gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
2 literary terms
'... to find the limb on vines that looked suspiciously like ropes decorated with sweet-potato vines' simile
'... flapping of wings above sounded like secret applause' simile
1 overvie sentence
In this chapter Esmeralda found different wasy 2 show and feel the power of love
-When Esmeraldas mom returns from New York she finds that her husband moved all her children.
-Her mom looks different ( has makeup on )
-When they walk down the street Guys wistle at her
-Shes proud to walk next to her mother
-Esmeralda snuck into her dads secret room when he was in the bathroom
4 questions
-Why did they move this time?
-Was Esmeralda the only one who got her own room ?
-Why did her father decided to go into the food bissness?
-Did Esmeralda believe what was heard on the radio?
3 vocabulary
palpable-capable of being touched or felt; tangible.
turbaned-a man's headdress worn chiefly by Muslims in southern Asia, consisting of a long cloth of silk, linen, cotton, etc., wound either about a cap or directly around the head.
morose-gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
2 literary terms
'... to find the limb on vines that looked suspiciously like ropes decorated with sweet-potato vines' simile
'... flapping of wings above sounded like secret applause' simile
1 overvie sentence
In this chapter Esmeralda found different wasy 2 show and feel the power of love
Saturday, October 25, 2008
post # 8
page 171
5 comments
-Esmeralda was cought stealing nikkles
-Monin sent them to church school to have a free afternoon
-Esmeralda wanted to play the piano
-She gets almost melested
-Her dad was all for her playing the piano, her mother was against it
4 questions
-Why did she like the piano?
-Why didnt Esmeralda's dad go to work ?
-Why did her mom have to go to New York?
-Why did the kids have to be split up?
3 vocabulary
bespectacled-wearing eyeglasses.
reverence-a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
euphemism-the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
2 literary terms
'... the slight mounds, like egg yolks' simile
' wrapped myself in the blanket of responsibility..' metaphor
1 overview sentence
In this chapter Esmeralda gets harrassaed by her piano teacher.
5 comments
-Esmeralda was cought stealing nikkles
-Monin sent them to church school to have a free afternoon
-Esmeralda wanted to play the piano
-She gets almost melested
-Her dad was all for her playing the piano, her mother was against it
4 questions
-Why did she like the piano?
-Why didnt Esmeralda's dad go to work ?
-Why did her mom have to go to New York?
-Why did the kids have to be split up?
3 vocabulary
bespectacled-wearing eyeglasses.
reverence-a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.
euphemism-the substitution of a mild, indirect, or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt.
2 literary terms
'... the slight mounds, like egg yolks' simile
' wrapped myself in the blanket of responsibility..' metaphor
1 overview sentence
In this chapter Esmeralda gets harrassaed by her piano teacher.
Friday, October 24, 2008
post # 7 on dis book
pagee 153
5 comments
-They moved to another house which the building was shared with a bar
-There mom doesnt want them to go in the bar
-For christmas the roasted a pig and Esmeralda wanted the tail
-Esmeralda was shocked to find out her mom would be going to New York with out her
-Why does her uncle treat her oldest daughter so poorly
4 questions
-Why dod the continue to move so much?
-Why does Esmeralda peel potatos?
-Why was her uncle being cruel to her?
-Why does Esmeralda think hes being cruel?
3 vocabulary
panelled-a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., esp. of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
retched-To try to vomit.
gaunt-extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated.
2 literary terms
'Her eyebrows formed a question mark over her round eyes' metaphor
'In a voice that reminded me of the sound from a comb harmanica' metaphor
1 sentence
the move alot.
5 comments
-They moved to another house which the building was shared with a bar
-There mom doesnt want them to go in the bar
-For christmas the roasted a pig and Esmeralda wanted the tail
-Esmeralda was shocked to find out her mom would be going to New York with out her
-Why does her uncle treat her oldest daughter so poorly
4 questions
-Why dod the continue to move so much?
-Why does Esmeralda peel potatos?
-Why was her uncle being cruel to her?
-Why does Esmeralda think hes being cruel?
3 vocabulary
panelled-a distinct portion, section, or division of a wall, wainscot, ceiling, door, shutter, fence, etc., esp. of any surface sunk below or raised above the general level or enclosed by a frame or border.
retched-To try to vomit.
gaunt-extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated.
2 literary terms
'Her eyebrows formed a question mark over her round eyes' metaphor
'In a voice that reminded me of the sound from a comb harmanica' metaphor
1 sentence
the move alot.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
6th postinq of when i was puerto rican
5 comments
-They moved again ni this chapter
-Esmeralda doesnt like to use the bathroom
-She didnt use the water at her new house because she was scared
-She didnt understand fractions
-Her new teacher wasnt very nice to her
4 questions
-Why is Negi scared to use the bathroom?
-Why doesnt her new teacher like her?
-Who is Doña Andrea?
-Why did they want Esmeralda to clsoe the dead babys eyes?
3 vocabulary
protruding-to thrust forward; cause to project.
bastardization-to declare or prove (someone) to be a bastard.
hibicus-any of numerous other plants, shrubs, or trees of the genus Hibiscus, characterized by lobate or dentate leaves and usually profusely blooming flowers.
2 literary terms
'Her hair was stringy' metaphor
'I could still taste shit when I ate' figartive language
1 overview sentence
this chapter is about there new life in El mangle.
-They moved again ni this chapter
-Esmeralda doesnt like to use the bathroom
-She didnt use the water at her new house because she was scared
-She didnt understand fractions
-Her new teacher wasnt very nice to her
4 questions
-Why is Negi scared to use the bathroom?
-Why doesnt her new teacher like her?
-Who is Doña Andrea?
-Why did they want Esmeralda to clsoe the dead babys eyes?
3 vocabulary
protruding-to thrust forward; cause to project.
bastardization-to declare or prove (someone) to be a bastard.
hibicus-any of numerous other plants, shrubs, or trees of the genus Hibiscus, characterized by lobate or dentate leaves and usually profusely blooming flowers.
2 literary terms
'Her hair was stringy' metaphor
'I could still taste shit when I ate' figartive language
1 overview sentence
this chapter is about there new life in El mangle.
pOst # 5 on book
5 comments
-Her mom gets a job to support them
-This chpater is basically about indepedance
-This chapter starts off with the family prepareing themselfs for a hurricane
-In this chapter Esmeralda does soemthing her mom wouldnt approve of
-Her brother got into an accident with a bike
4 questions
-Why did everyone in the neighborhood not aprove of Esmeraldas mom getting a job?
-Why did Esmeralda and her friend Tato show there preivate parts to each other? (they are to young)
-How old is she in this chapter?
-Did she really know how babies are made?
3 vocabulary
socles-A plain square block higher than a plinth, serving as a pedestal for sculpture, a vase, or a column.
variscose- pertaining to or affected with varices, which often affect the superficial portions of the lower limbs.
striated-marked with striae; furrowed; striped; streaked.
2 literary terms
-'our neighbors houses looming like ghosts in light fog' over exageration ( i forgot the literary term that means that)
'Fine if you want to ride on that stupid bike then go ahead, but when mami gets home...' forshadowing
1 overview sentence
This chapter is about how her mother gets a job and how Esmeralda finds out shes going to be señorita.
-Her mom gets a job to support them
-This chpater is basically about indepedance
-This chapter starts off with the family prepareing themselfs for a hurricane
-In this chapter Esmeralda does soemthing her mom wouldnt approve of
-Her brother got into an accident with a bike
4 questions
-Why did everyone in the neighborhood not aprove of Esmeraldas mom getting a job?
-Why did Esmeralda and her friend Tato show there preivate parts to each other? (they are to young)
-How old is she in this chapter?
-Did she really know how babies are made?
3 vocabulary
socles-A plain square block higher than a plinth, serving as a pedestal for sculpture, a vase, or a column.
variscose- pertaining to or affected with varices, which often affect the superficial portions of the lower limbs.
striated-marked with striae; furrowed; striped; streaked.
2 literary terms
-'our neighbors houses looming like ghosts in light fog' over exageration ( i forgot the literary term that means that)
'Fine if you want to ride on that stupid bike then go ahead, but when mami gets home...' forshadowing
1 overview sentence
This chapter is about how her mother gets a job and how Esmeralda finds out shes going to be señorita.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
4th entry on When i was Puerto rican
5 comments
-Esmeralda had to help her grandmother for a week
-She went to church while she stayed with her grandmother.
- Her grandmother and grandfather didnt sleep in the same bed
-Esmeralda found out that her dad only took her to her grandmothers house because he needs to see someone else (a women)
- He forgot to pick her up a week later
4 questions
-Why did the gray women talk to Esmeralda as if she knew her?
- Esmeralda turned out like her dad because they both were good at memorizeing poetry
-Did she enjoy learnin how to crochet?
-Why wasnt she religions?
3 vocabulary
syncopated- to place (the accents) on beats that are normally unaccented.
plumage-the entire feathery covering of a bird.
opulent-wealthy, rich, or affluent
2 literary terms
'her pamls the color and texture of an avocado pit' metaphor
'he shouted at her and waved the greasy rag the way Don Berto used to wave his sharp machete' metaphor
1 overview sentence
This chapter was about when Esmeralda went to visit her grandmother.
-Esmeralda had to help her grandmother for a week
-She went to church while she stayed with her grandmother.
- Her grandmother and grandfather didnt sleep in the same bed
-Esmeralda found out that her dad only took her to her grandmothers house because he needs to see someone else (a women)
- He forgot to pick her up a week later
4 questions
-Why did the gray women talk to Esmeralda as if she knew her?
- Esmeralda turned out like her dad because they both were good at memorizeing poetry
-Did she enjoy learnin how to crochet?
-Why wasnt she religions?
3 vocabulary
syncopated- to place (the accents) on beats that are normally unaccented.
plumage-the entire feathery covering of a bird.
opulent-wealthy, rich, or affluent
2 literary terms
'her pamls the color and texture of an avocado pit' metaphor
'he shouted at her and waved the greasy rag the way Don Berto used to wave his sharp machete' metaphor
1 overview sentence
This chapter was about when Esmeralda went to visit her grandmother.
pOst # 3 On 'When i was puerto rican'
5 cOmments
-Esmeralda liked her teacher Miss Jimenez
-Esmeralda always does what her mother ask of her
-The time is during the voteing month
-Americans came to P.R to teach the mothers on health and nutrition
-Esmeralda doesnt want to be an americano
4 questions
-Why doesnt Esmeralda want to become american?
-Why is gringo inpolite?
-Does she liked the food?
-Why did she throw up the food ?
3 vocabulary
nicked-To cut a nick or notch in.
phonetically-pertaining to speech sounds, their production, or their transcription in written symbols
exasperated- to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely
2 literary terms
'her legs were shaped like chiken drumsticks' simile
' i liked thinking of our island as a women whose body was a garden of flowers' personafication
1 overview sentence
This chapter is about how the Americans come to P.R to teach them about good health and nutrition
-Esmeralda liked her teacher Miss Jimenez
-Esmeralda always does what her mother ask of her
-The time is during the voteing month
-Americans came to P.R to teach the mothers on health and nutrition
-Esmeralda doesnt want to be an americano
4 questions
-Why doesnt Esmeralda want to become american?
-Why is gringo inpolite?
-Does she liked the food?
-Why did she throw up the food ?
3 vocabulary
nicked-To cut a nick or notch in.
phonetically-pertaining to speech sounds, their production, or their transcription in written symbols
exasperated- to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely
2 literary terms
'her legs were shaped like chiken drumsticks' simile
' i liked thinking of our island as a women whose body was a garden of flowers' personafication
1 overview sentence
This chapter is about how the Americans come to P.R to teach them about good health and nutrition
Monday, October 13, 2008
Second 5/4/3/2/1
5 comments
-After dah 4th child was born er parents fought alot
-After the arguements her farther would leave the for days at the time
-Esmeralda started school in the middle of hurricane season
-She finds out that her farther has another daughter from another women
-Her mom thinks her father is with another women
4 questions
-Why did her parents all of a sudden start argueing?
-How many children does her father have from another women?
-Why did she compare her family with others?
-Did she think her family was better or worse than other families?
3 vocabulary words
callous-Emotionally hardened; unfeeling
litany-a prolonged or tedious account
cumbersome-burdensome; troublesome.
2 literary terms
-'I stood still like a statue' page 27 simile
-' .. Working on this hovel you call a house' page 24 methapor
1 overview sentence
In this section of the book Esmeraldas parents argue alot
-After dah 4th child was born er parents fought alot
-After the arguements her farther would leave the for days at the time
-Esmeralda started school in the middle of hurricane season
-She finds out that her farther has another daughter from another women
-Her mom thinks her father is with another women
4 questions
-Why did her parents all of a sudden start argueing?
-How many children does her father have from another women?
-Why did she compare her family with others?
-Did she think her family was better or worse than other families?
3 vocabulary words
callous-Emotionally hardened; unfeeling
litany-a prolonged or tedious account
cumbersome-burdensome; troublesome.
2 literary terms
-'I stood still like a statue' page 27 simile
-' .. Working on this hovel you call a house' page 24 methapor
1 overview sentence
In this section of the book Esmeraldas parents argue alot
Sunday, October 12, 2008
first 5/4/3/2/1 on 'When i was Puerto Rican' by Esmeralda Santiago
5 comments
-Esmeralda is puerto rican
-She had 1 brother and 5 sisters
-She learned how to eat a guava properly
-Esmeralda was called negrita by her family because she was dark skinned
-She had a hen who gave her family eggs
4 questions
-How old is Esmeralda in the begining of the book?
-Does she live in Puerto Rico or US. in the begining of the book?
-Was she scared when she was covered in termites?
-Why is she so curious?
3 vocabulary
grimace- a facial expression often ugly or contorted
flailed- a manual thershing device consisting of a long wooden handle or staff and a shorter, free- swinging stick attached to its end
a toilet or something used as a toilet as a trench in earth in a camp or bivouac area
2 literary terms
' lips stretched across her face so tight that all I could see was a dark line under her nose' page 15 methapor
'i called up the few verses I'd memorized and repeated them like a prayer' page 18 simile
1 sentence of the overall chapter
In this chapter Esmeralda introduced her family and culture very well.
-Esmeralda is puerto rican
-She had 1 brother and 5 sisters
-She learned how to eat a guava properly
-Esmeralda was called negrita by her family because she was dark skinned
-She had a hen who gave her family eggs
4 questions
-How old is Esmeralda in the begining of the book?
-Does she live in Puerto Rico or US. in the begining of the book?
-Was she scared when she was covered in termites?
-Why is she so curious?
3 vocabulary
grimace- a facial expression often ugly or contorted
flailed- a manual thershing device consisting of a long wooden handle or staff and a shorter, free- swinging stick attached to its end
a toilet or something used as a toilet as a trench in earth in a camp or bivouac area
2 literary terms
' lips stretched across her face so tight that all I could see was a dark line under her nose' page 15 methapor
'i called up the few verses I'd memorized and repeated them like a prayer' page 18 simile
1 sentence of the overall chapter
In this chapter Esmeralda introduced her family and culture very well.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
book summary
bad news bloggers, i wasnt able to geht the book i desired. So if you was hOpeing 2 geht sOme kewl fats abOut Hole in my life den sorry =\; buht the book i am going to read is When i was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago . let meeh give yall a lidO taste about the arthour ;
Esmeralda Santiago is the eldest of eleven children. She spent her childhood in Puerto Rico, moving back and forth between a tiny village and Santurce, a suburb of San Juan. With her mother and siblings she moved to New York in 1961, at the age of thirteen. She attended junior high school in Brooklyn, and Performing Arts High School in Manhattan. After the extraordinary years described in her two memoirs, When I Was Puerto Rican and Almost a Woman, she graduated from Harvard University and received a master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Santiago is also the author of América's Dream and is coeditor, with Joie Davidow, of Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories. Santiago lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and two children. ( this section about the arthour is not mines i am giveing the credit to the person who actually wrote iht; sadly i dont knoo whoo buht nicee job =]
sO dea u have iht; ill beeh baqk sOon wiht mOre abOut dis book and fun polls and quizzess ( hopefully ] thanks =]
Esmeralda Santiago is the eldest of eleven children. She spent her childhood in Puerto Rico, moving back and forth between a tiny village and Santurce, a suburb of San Juan. With her mother and siblings she moved to New York in 1961, at the age of thirteen. She attended junior high school in Brooklyn, and Performing Arts High School in Manhattan. After the extraordinary years described in her two memoirs, When I Was Puerto Rican and Almost a Woman, she graduated from Harvard University and received a master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Santiago is also the author of América's Dream and is coeditor, with Joie Davidow, of Las Christmas: Favorite Latino Authors Share Their Holiday Memories. Santiago lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and two children. ( this section about the arthour is not mines i am giveing the credit to the person who actually wrote iht; sadly i dont knoo whoo buht nicee job =]
sO dea u have iht; ill beeh baqk sOon wiht mOre abOut dis book and fun polls and quizzess ( hopefully ] thanks =]
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