Chapter 2
One of the more significant events in the chapter is the stealing of corn from Tambu. This corn is supposed to pay for Tambu's future education, yet someone keeps stealing it from her fields. She later discovers that it is Nhamo who is stealing her corn. This is important because her lack of corn means that she in turn lacks money to go to school, which means that she will be missing school that year.
This event shows Nhamo's cunning and his adeptness with deception. It also shows his cruelty toward his female siblings, and his competitiveness toward them. He seems to look down his nose at them, as well as all other women.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Babamukuru
I wish Nyasha would be a more respectable African girl. Her behavior makes me, and the rest of our family, lose our good reputation. I do not understand why she acts in such ways. Even though she was born here, she acts like a rebellious English teen
This behavior of hers must be put to a stop. I do not like being so harsh to my daughter, but she dares to disrespect me, her father. I have taken care of her for all her life, yet she does not even respect me.
This behavior of hers must be put to a stop. I do not like being so harsh to my daughter, but she dares to disrespect me, her father. I have taken care of her for all her life, yet she does not even respect me.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Reading Times/ C Layer 1
Nervous Conditions 2/25- 2 hours, 2/26- 30 mins, 2/27- 30 mins, 2/28- N/A, 2/29- 1 hour
C Layer 1
I think that I did a fairly good job on my first layer, and I'm starting my second soon. I think that I made it a bit easier on myself than most people by picking all of the things that are the easiest to do. It seems like the lower value items are much easier, but I had to do more of each one.
However, I still had to read a good bit on the day before the C Layer was due, which could've been prevented. I guess I just had a lot to do last week. For C Layer 2, I think the only thing I'll do differently is read te chapters in advance.
C Layer 1
I think that I did a fairly good job on my first layer, and I'm starting my second soon. I think that I made it a bit easier on myself than most people by picking all of the things that are the easiest to do. It seems like the lower value items are much easier, but I had to do more of each one.
However, I still had to read a good bit on the day before the C Layer was due, which could've been prevented. I guess I just had a lot to do last week. For C Layer 2, I think the only thing I'll do differently is read te chapters in advance.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Reflection
Writing Process
I basically created my outline, and then followed it, with a few changes. The most difficult thing for me, honestly, was fitting in quotes and sources seamlessly. The most useful thing to me while writing this paper was the comments on our first draft, and the least useful thing was comments on our outline. Next time, I might try and keep all of the components of my paper together so that i wouldnt have to find them later. I think, to better prepare students, you could be more specific in what you want this paper to turn out to be.
I received feedback from Dr. D, which was very useful to me, and feedback from peers on my draft, which i didnt have time to use.
The strongest point in my paper is definitely my intro. It Is well written, grammatically flawless (unless i missed something), and grabs the reader. The weakest point in my paper is the conclusion, simply because it isnt as well developed as other parts of the paper.
When you are reading my paper, note tat i expressed my opinion on the matter at the very end. I did this in order to try and keep the reader interested.
I basically created my outline, and then followed it, with a few changes. The most difficult thing for me, honestly, was fitting in quotes and sources seamlessly. The most useful thing to me while writing this paper was the comments on our first draft, and the least useful thing was comments on our outline. Next time, I might try and keep all of the components of my paper together so that i wouldnt have to find them later. I think, to better prepare students, you could be more specific in what you want this paper to turn out to be.
I received feedback from Dr. D, which was very useful to me, and feedback from peers on my draft, which i didnt have time to use.
The strongest point in my paper is definitely my intro. It Is well written, grammatically flawless (unless i missed something), and grabs the reader. The weakest point in my paper is the conclusion, simply because it isnt as well developed as other parts of the paper.
When you are reading my paper, note tat i expressed my opinion on the matter at the very end. I did this in order to try and keep the reader interested.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Reading times
Nervous Conditions- 2/18, 40 mins _2/19, 15 mins_2/20, The History of Middle Earth, 50 mins_2/21 40 mins_2/22 30 mins. Research Paper- 5 to 6 hours, just a guess.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Reading/Research
Reading- The Life of Pi 1/21- 2 hours 1/22- 1 hour, 1/23- 3 hours, The History of Middle Earth (I'm a huge nerd)- 1/24- 1 hour, 1/25 3 hours, 1/26- 2 hours
Research- My research question is about the morality of using data gathered by Nazi experiments. I think that the info gathered by the experiments should not be ignored, but analyzed, because these experiments cant be replicated. Problem is, I can't say that in my paper because I have to be strictly neutral when writing an informative essay.
My research topic involves Nazi experiments committed on Jews, which may seem like a report, but is actually more focused on morality. The moral question at hand is whether or not to use valid data gathered by these experiments. I personally have an opinion, but I'm trying to be fairly neutral about this, as it is a presentation of several opinions more than an expression of just one.
Research- My research question is about the morality of using data gathered by Nazi experiments. I think that the info gathered by the experiments should not be ignored, but analyzed, because these experiments cant be replicated. Problem is, I can't say that in my paper because I have to be strictly neutral when writing an informative essay.
My research topic involves Nazi experiments committed on Jews, which may seem like a report, but is actually more focused on morality. The moral question at hand is whether or not to use valid data gathered by these experiments. I personally have an opinion, but I'm trying to be fairly neutral about this, as it is a presentation of several opinions more than an expression of just one.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Reading Times/Free Post
The Children of Hurin 1/14- 2 hours, 1/15- 2 1/2 hours, 1/16- 1 hour, 1/17-0, 1/18-0
This Christmas, I received a multitude of presents, including a gaming chair, a soda maker, and Assassin's Creed 3, but my favorite present of all is my new puppy. His name is Harry, and he is the single most lovable organism on the face of the earth, as weird as that might sound coming from a guy.
Harry Potter is actually his name, but in our house he just goes by Harry. He is now very comfortable at my house, and often has little outbursts of craziness where he runs as fast as he can throughout our house. However, he still cannot manage to climb up the stairs.
This Christmas, I received a multitude of presents, including a gaming chair, a soda maker, and Assassin's Creed 3, but my favorite present of all is my new puppy. His name is Harry, and he is the single most lovable organism on the face of the earth, as weird as that might sound coming from a guy.
Harry Potter is actually his name, but in our house he just goes by Harry. He is now very comfortable at my house, and often has little outbursts of craziness where he runs as fast as he can throughout our house. However, he still cannot manage to climb up the stairs.
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