"Down River"
If you were Tally, would you ask the Warden to make you pretty?
Since she always wanted to be pretty. Yes I would get the operation.(in her shoes)
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Blog Post #51
"Confessions"
Tally has finally come clean. Do you think she will regret it? Do you think David will change his mind on her?
NO, she won't regret it because it feels good to get stuff off your chest. He might be mad at her for a little bit, but i'm sure wll he'll get over it.
Tally has finally come clean. Do you think she will regret it? Do you think David will change his mind on her?
NO, she won't regret it because it feels good to get stuff off your chest. He might be mad at her for a little bit, but i'm sure wll he'll get over it.
Blog Post #50
"Hippocratic Oath"
Should Maddy have forced Shay to take the "cure?" Why or why not?
Yes because she never wanted to be pretty in the 1st place. Plus Tally came all this way to rescue Shay but she couldn't now. Now it's too late.
Should Maddy have forced Shay to take the "cure?" Why or why not?
Yes because she never wanted to be pretty in the 1st place. Plus Tally came all this way to rescue Shay but she couldn't now. Now it's too late.
Blog Post #49
"Night Alone"
If you were Shay, would you get the cure? Why or why not?
Yes because i wouldn't want to be a brainwashed person with lesions in my head.
If you were Shay, would you get the cure? Why or why not?
Yes because i wouldn't want to be a brainwashed person with lesions in my head.
Blog Post #48
"Get away"
Respond to the following quote from the chapter... what does it mean to you? "Tally thought of the lesions on Shay's brain, the tiny cancers or wounds or whatever they are that she didn't even know she had. They were in there somewhere changing her friend's thoughts, warping her feelings, gnawing at the roots of who she was."
The brainwash in Shay's head is kicking in and she doesn't like it. I think Tally should wack her in the head so they can get out.
Respond to the following quote from the chapter... what does it mean to you? "Tally thought of the lesions on Shay's brain, the tiny cancers or wounds or whatever they are that she didn't even know she had. They were in there somewhere changing her friend's thoughts, warping her feelings, gnawing at the roots of who she was."
The brainwash in Shay's head is kicking in and she doesn't like it. I think Tally should wack her in the head so they can get out.
Blog Post #47
"Rescue"
Give a chronological list of important events in the chapter. What's the kicker at the end of the chapter?
1. Shay's pretty
2. Shay's drunk
3. Tally and David find his mom
4. Shay has a lesion
5.DAVID'S DAD IS DEAD! (KICKER)
Give a chronological list of important events in the chapter. What's the kicker at the end of the chapter?
1. Shay's pretty
2. Shay's drunk
3. Tally and David find his mom
4. Shay has a lesion
5.DAVID'S DAD IS DEAD! (KICKER)
Blog Post #46
"Inside"
Is this quote a play on words, or does it have adeeper meaning to the story?
"Radiology. Neurology. Magnetic Imaging," she read softly. "Operating Theathre Two."
It is deeper because those are the rooms they were reading when they were looking for the Smokies.
What "labels" do Tally and David find in the Special Circumstances building? Give a BRIEF description of what you think each means.
Morgue- dead people
Interrogation room 1&2- where they try to scare people to tell the truth.
Disorientation Room- to confuse people's mind
Describe Shay's appearance at the end of the chapter using textual evidence.
"She was tall and elegant, every feature perfection."
Is this quote a play on words, or does it have adeeper meaning to the story?
"Radiology. Neurology. Magnetic Imaging," she read softly. "Operating Theathre Two."
It is deeper because those are the rooms they were reading when they were looking for the Smokies.
What "labels" do Tally and David find in the Special Circumstances building? Give a BRIEF description of what you think each means.
Morgue- dead people
Interrogation room 1&2- where they try to scare people to tell the truth.
Disorientation Room- to confuse people's mind
Describe Shay's appearance at the end of the chapter using textual evidence.
"She was tall and elegant, every feature perfection."
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
BLOG POST #45-"OVER THE EDGE"
in this chapter a few uglies go to new pretty town to do a "trick." They make the words "the smoke lives" with sparklers. if you had one chance to post a message important to you, what would it be and why?
•it would say "hahahaha" because i make people laugh. it would be made out of sparklers too.
•it would say "hahahaha" because i make people laugh. it would be made out of sparklers too.
BLOG POST #44-"ACCOMPLICES"
The uglies they met in this chapter are similar to Tally at the beginning of the book. When you compare her to these uglies, how has tally changed and what has made her change?
•they are scared but want to do stuff other uglies don't. just like tally.
•she has changed her way as a shy scared person to a runaway from uglyville.
•david and the smoke people have changed her.
•they are scared but want to do stuff other uglies don't. just like tally.
•she has changed her way as a shy scared person to a runaway from uglyville.
•david and the smoke people have changed her.
BLOG POST #43-"FAMILIAR SIGHTS"
Do you think Tally's olan will work?
David wants to save his parents, but what's driving Tally?
Do you think she is crazy, or are her feelings valid.
•Yeah I think Tally's plan would work.
•Tally wants to go with david.
•I think she's crazy.
David wants to save his parents, but what's driving Tally?
Do you think she is crazy, or are her feelings valid.
•Yeah I think Tally's plan would work.
•Tally wants to go with david.
•I think she's crazy.
BLOG POST #42-"OIL PLAGUE"
How do David & Tally describe the Rusties? Is it accurate?
•of an old messed up place. not it's not accurate.
What are weaknesses of OUR society?
•economy, war, heath care.
What are weaknesses of THEIR society?
•special circumstances, becoming pretty, total brainwash.
•of an old messed up place. not it's not accurate.
What are weaknesses of OUR society?
•economy, war, heath care.
What are weaknesses of THEIR society?
•special circumstances, becoming pretty, total brainwash.
BLOG POST #41-"MADDY & AZ"
Find information and a picture about a time we weren't prepared.(i.e. a natural disater or attack).Post the information and cite it.
•"911" we weren't prepared or ready for an attack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
•"911" we weren't prepared or ready for an attack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks
BLOG POST #40-"RUIN"
Describe the irony in Tally's "victory" over Dr. Cable. What was lost in the process?
•she found the duffel bag full of magazines. She also sees something terrible has happened.
What was the in the process?
•the boss had died.
•she found the duffel bag full of magazines. She also sees something terrible has happened.
What was the in the process?
•the boss had died.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Blog Post #39
"Amazing"
Is David right? Is Tally amazing? Do you think she should be feeling guilty? Why or why not?
No. Because she betrayed all of the smokies and her friends.
Is David right? Is Tally amazing? Do you think she should be feeling guilty? Why or why not?
No. Because she betrayed all of the smokies and her friends.
Blog Post #38
"Run"
Who is the voice in the dark? Do you think it will be a friend or an enemy to Tally? What do you think Tally will do now?
I think the voice in the dark is David. Tally will probably try to run away.
Who is the voice in the dark? Do you think it will be a friend or an enemy to Tally? What do you think Tally will do now?
I think the voice in the dark is David. Tally will probably try to run away.
Blog Post #37
"In Case of Damage"
Explain what self preservation means to you. Is it the most important thing? Would you lie because of it?
Self preservation is something you choose to do. To me self preservation is not the most important thing. If i had to i would lie because of it.
Explain what self preservation means to you. Is it the most important thing? Would you lie because of it?
Self preservation is something you choose to do. To me self preservation is not the most important thing. If i had to i would lie because of it.
Blog Post #36
"The Rabbit Pen"
Tally had changed her mind about the smoke and the operation, but what will she do about all that now? Whose side is she on?
She would maybe try to get out of it. She might talk her way out. She's on the good side.(smokies side)
Tally had changed her mind about the smoke and the operation, but what will she do about all that now? Whose side is she on?
She would maybe try to get out of it. She might talk her way out. She's on the good side.(smokies side)
Blog Post #35
"Invasion"
Is this the climax of the book? Explain why or why not.
Yes. Because they get caught and Tally is going to get in big trouble for betraying Shay.
Is this the climax of the book? Explain why or why not.
Yes. Because they get caught and Tally is going to get in big trouble for betraying Shay.
Blog Post #34
"Burning Bridges"
Read the following quote David says to Tally. "What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful." Name one person in your personal life, and one in your academic life...what makes this person beautiful?
personal life- My sister is beautiful because she has a great personality and is very kind. She always has a solution and knows what's best. She's beautiful inside and out.
academic life- At school my friend Ashley is beautiful because she always knows what to do and is organized. She's really smart and is always nice. She's beautiful inside and out.
Read the following quote David says to Tally. "What you do, the way you think, makes you beautiful." Name one person in your personal life, and one in your academic life...what makes this person beautiful?
personal life- My sister is beautiful because she has a great personality and is very kind. She always has a solution and knows what's best. She's beautiful inside and out.
academic life- At school my friend Ashley is beautiful because she always knows what to do and is organized. She's really smart and is always nice. She's beautiful inside and out.
Blog Post #33
"Pretty Minds"
Respond to the following quote, what does it mean to you/to the story? "Becoming pretty doesn't change the way you look...it changes the way you think." How would you want to change mentally and physically if you were "pretty"?
I would like better hair and better eyes. I would like to be smarter,funnier, stronger,better at basketball and more stamina.
Respond to the following quote, what does it mean to you/to the story? "Becoming pretty doesn't change the way you look...it changes the way you think." How would you want to change mentally and physically if you were "pretty"?
I would like better hair and better eyes. I would like to be smarter,funnier, stronger,better at basketball and more stamina.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Blog Post#32
"The Secret"
What does the following quote tell you about the city and society in general?
"But you do know about genetics don't you? Sure i know all about genes. I knew two sister, uglies, who looked almost the same. But parents and children? That's just weird."
It talks about genes passed down from parents.
Predict what you think being "pretty" is.
Being pretty is your very interesting to look at.
What does the following quote tell you about the city and society in general?
"But you do know about genetics don't you? Sure i know all about genes. I knew two sister, uglies, who looked almost the same. But parents and children? That's just weird."
It talks about genes passed down from parents.
Predict what you think being "pretty" is.
Being pretty is your very interesting to look at.
Blog Post#31
"Bravery"
Find an example of imagery, personification and simile. Quote directly and give page numbers.
1) Imagery- "the orchids glowed with pale malevolence in the moon light" pg.248
2)Simile-"Like a walking poison, she killed everything." pg.244
3)Personification-"...choking the life out of other plants, out of the soil itself, selfish and unstoppable." pg.244
Does it require bravery to meet David's parents, why or why not?
Yes. Because they might not like you.
Find an example of imagery, personification and simile. Quote directly and give page numbers.
1) Imagery- "the orchids glowed with pale malevolence in the moon light" pg.248
2)Simile-"Like a walking poison, she killed everything." pg.244
3)Personification-"...choking the life out of other plants, out of the soil itself, selfish and unstoppable." pg.244
Does it require bravery to meet David's parents, why or why not?
Yes. Because they might not like you.
Blog Post#30
"Suspicion"
Do you think Shay has a right to be jealous of Tally? Why or why not?
I don't think so i mean David wasn't Shay's boyfriend or anything like that. Tally didn't know much about Shay and David. David's a free man he can do whatever he wants.
Tally received a gift from David in the chapter that is special. Have you ever received something that made others jealous as this gift did? Did your gift have a meaning behind it as Tally's had?
No not really all of my gifts have been birthday presents.
Do you think Shay has a right to be jealous of Tally? Why or why not?
I don't think so i mean David wasn't Shay's boyfriend or anything like that. Tally didn't know much about Shay and David. David's a free man he can do whatever he wants.
Tally received a gift from David in the chapter that is special. Have you ever received something that made others jealous as this gift did? Did your gift have a meaning behind it as Tally's had?
No not really all of my gifts have been birthday presents.
Blog Post#29
"Hearthrob"
Why would it have been easier for Tally to activate the pendant when she got to the smoke? Explain.
She wouldn't have started to like the Smoke and all the peole in it. If she had activated the pendant when she was supposed to right now she would be a pretty.
Why would it have been easier for Tally to activate the pendant when she got to the smoke? Explain.
She wouldn't have started to like the Smoke and all the peole in it. If she had activated the pendant when she was supposed to right now she would be a pretty.
Blog Post#28
"David"
If David's parents were doctors, Why do you think they ran away? Support your answer with textual evidence.
They found out something bad about the pretty operation.
"They reversed the operation?" "Yes." pg.218
If David's parents were doctors, Why do you think they ran away? Support your answer with textual evidence.
They found out something bad about the pretty operation.
"They reversed the operation?" "Yes." pg.218
Blog Post#27
"Work"
Find an image of a skyline like the one Tally sees. Post it. What is beautiful about it? Is there anything ugly about it?
Find an image of a skyline like the one Tally sees. Post it. What is beautiful about it? Is there anything ugly about it?
This picture is nice because it shows the sunset and the bridge with all those lights on it.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Blog Post #26
"The Model"
What do you think about Shay's description of a model? Shay and Tally have a skewed view of our time, but what have they got right?
Shay- "Kind of like a professional pretty. I guess when everyone else is ugly, being pretty is sort of like your job"
They got the model thing right. Some models do have a disease.
What do you think about Shay's description of a model? Shay and Tally have a skewed view of our time, but what have they got right?
Shay- "Kind of like a professional pretty. I guess when everyone else is ugly, being pretty is sort of like your job"
They got the model thing right. Some models do have a disease.
Blog Post #25
"Lies"
Characterization of David: He's an ugly over 16 years old. He has a crooked smile. He has a forehead really high.
Picture to represent Smoke:
Characterization of David: He's an ugly over 16 years old. He has a crooked smile. He has a forehead really high.
Picture to represent Smoke:
I chose this cause' the book said the Smoke was smoky.
Blog Post #24
"Bug Eyes"
List the important events in Chron. order.
1. Tally is found by people that give her oxygen
2. The people are rangers and they like help the world
3. The rangers ride helicopters
4. The rangers admire Tally for going to the Smoke
5. They leave her on the bald head
Respond to the following quote: "...Tally was stuck out here in the wild forever. Ugly for life. Her only way home was to betray her friend."
She is stuck in the wild forever. She's going to be an ugly for life unless she tells on Shay.
List the important events in Chron. order.
1. Tally is found by people that give her oxygen
2. The people are rangers and they like help the world
3. The rangers ride helicopters
4. The rangers admire Tally for going to the Smoke
5. They leave her on the bald head
Respond to the following quote: "...Tally was stuck out here in the wild forever. Ugly for life. Her only way home was to betray her friend."
She is stuck in the wild forever. She's going to be an ugly for life unless she tells on Shay.
Blog Post #23
"Firestorm"
Give one example of each of these from the chapter: imagery, personification & simile.
Imagery: "Billowing clouds of smoke surrounded her, blotting out the sky. A raggall of flame moved through the flowers, giving off a wave of blistering heat." pg. 172
Personification:" At first there was a sound like a roaring wind in her dreams." pg.172
Simile:" There were a few spots burning on this side ,but nothing like the galloping flame behind her." pg.173
Give one example of each of these from the chapter: imagery, personification & simile.
Imagery: "Billowing clouds of smoke surrounded her, blotting out the sky. A raggall of flame moved through the flowers, giving off a wave of blistering heat." pg. 172
Personification:" At first there was a sound like a roaring wind in her dreams." pg.172
Simile:" There were a few spots burning on this side ,but nothing like the galloping flame behind her." pg.173
Thursday, February 25, 2010
BLOG POST #22
"The side you Despise" p. 164
What do you think the flying machine was? Who was in it? Make a prediction.
•A plane. I think the special circumstances. I believe they were looking for Tally & Shay.
What do you think the flying machine was? Who was in it? Make a prediction.
•A plane. I think the special circumstances. I believe they were looking for Tally & Shay.
BLOG POST #21
"The Worst Mistake" p. 156
Have you ever made yourself do something that you didn't want to do because you knew you had to?
•Yeah, I never want to get out of bed early every morning for school but I still do bacause I have to go.
Predict what you think will happen next. (i.e. What is comming?)
•She's mabey hearing things. I think that a monster is comming and the monster is going to attack her.
Have you ever made yourself do something that you didn't want to do because you knew you had to?
•Yeah, I never want to get out of bed early every morning for school but I still do bacause I have to go.
Predict what you think will happen next. (i.e. What is comming?)
•She's mabey hearing things. I think that a monster is comming and the monster is going to attack her.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Blog Post#20
"Spagbol"
Invent a dried food you would take with you on your journey if you were Tally. What would it be? How would you make it?
I would have flip phone. It's a phone made of cheese and when you call a restaurant you'll get food faster thatn you could say"hey! cheese"
Make a list of things you would miss about your home if you were forces to leave it as Tally was.
1.PS3
2.Tv
3.computer
4.basketball hoop
5.bench press
6.puppy
7.bed
8.my couch
Invent a dried food you would take with you on your journey if you were Tally. What would it be? How would you make it?
I would have flip phone. It's a phone made of cheese and when you call a restaurant you'll get food faster thatn you could say"hey! cheese"
Make a list of things you would miss about your home if you were forces to leave it as Tally was.
1.PS3
2.Tv
3.computer
4.basketball hoop
5.bench press
6.puppy
7.bed
8.my couch
Blog Post#19
"Leaving"
Why do you think Tally ultimately decides to figure out where Shay is?
So she could find her and try to convince her to come back so Tally could get the operation.
Why do you think Tally ultimately decides to figure out where Shay is?
So she could find her and try to convince her to come back so Tally could get the operation.
Blog Post#18
"infiltrator"
Give a chronological list of important events that happened in the chapter.
1. Tally tattles
2.Tally shows Dr.Cable the note Shay left behind
3.Tally feels watched
4. Dr. Cable sends Tally looking for Shay.
Give a chronological list of important events that happened in the chapter.
1. Tally tattles
2.Tally shows Dr.Cable the note Shay left behind
3.Tally feels watched
4. Dr. Cable sends Tally looking for Shay.
Blog Post#17
"Peris"
Why do you think Peris comes back?
Peris just probably wants to go to parties so he can be all cool like that.
"Drop a few hinst about Special-you-know-what and you'll get invited to all the parties!Just make sure you take me with you"
Why do you think Peris comes back?
Peris just probably wants to go to parties so he can be all cool like that.
"Drop a few hinst about Special-you-know-what and you'll get invited to all the parties!Just make sure you take me with you"
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Blog Post#16
"Ugly for Life"
Respond to the following quote:
"Everywhere she went, eyes looked away. But it was the most visible she'd ever felt"
The eyes aren't looking at her but it feels like they are because there are so many of them.
Respond to the following quote:
"Everywhere she went, eyes looked away. But it was the most visible she'd ever felt"
The eyes aren't looking at her but it feels like they are because there are so many of them.
Blog Post #15
"Special Circumstances"
Summarize the chapter highlighting the important events in chronological order. Predict what you think will happen next.
Dr. Cable asks questions about Shay disappearing. Tally can't turn pretty if she doesn't tattle on Shay. She isn't going to tell on Shay because she made a promise.
Characterization: Dr Cable
A cruel pretty, sharp teeth,pointy nose.
Summarize the chapter highlighting the important events in chronological order. Predict what you think will happen next.
Dr. Cable asks questions about Shay disappearing. Tally can't turn pretty if she doesn't tattle on Shay. She isn't going to tell on Shay because she made a promise.
Characterization: Dr Cable
A cruel pretty, sharp teeth,pointy nose.
Blog Post #14b
"Operation"
Summarize the chapter highlighting the importan events in chronological order. Predict what you think will happen next.
Tally is on her way to go get the operation. She only took Shay's letter. Then they tell her there's a problem with her operation.
Summarize the chapter highlighting the importan events in chronological order. Predict what you think will happen next.
Tally is on her way to go get the operation. She only took Shay's letter. Then they tell her there's a problem with her operation.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Blog Post#14a
"Last Trick"
Respond to the following quote, what does it mean to you?
"We don't have to look like everyone else, Tally, and act like everyone else. We've got a choice. We can grow up any way we want"
Don't look like anybody and make your own choices.
Respond to the following quote, what does it mean to you?
"We don't have to look like everyone else, Tally, and act like everyone else. We've got a choice. We can grow up any way we want"
Don't look like anybody and make your own choices.
Blog Post #13
"Fight"
Two fights were presented in this chapter. Compare and Contrast both of them. List their similarities and differences. Why did each fight take place? What was the outcome of each one?(no less than one paragraph)
The 1st fight was when Tally hit shay with the book. The 2nd fight was really an argument. They both said words. They took place because Tally and Shay wanted to pull of a senior prank. The outcome was the new uglies were sick.
Two fights were presented in this chapter. Compare and Contrast both of them. List their similarities and differences. Why did each fight take place? What was the outcome of each one?(no less than one paragraph)
The 1st fight was when Tally hit shay with the book. The 2nd fight was really an argument. They both said words. They took place because Tally and Shay wanted to pull of a senior prank. The outcome was the new uglies were sick.
Blog Post#12
"Waiting for David"
What does the following quote from the chapter tell you about the city?
"That was one thing about being outside the city: It made all that nature stuff they taught at school seem a lot more useful. She remembered now how rainwater fell on the mountains and soaked into the ground.."
What does the following quote from the chapter tell you about the city?
"That was one thing about being outside the city: It made all that nature stuff they taught at school seem a lot more useful. She remembered now how rainwater fell on the mountains and soaked into the ground.."
It tells us that the city isn't very foresty.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
BLOG POST #11
"The Rusty Ruins" p.61
Write a one paragraph summary of the chapter. Tell the important events in chronological order.
•Shay & Tally get on a roller caoster. Tally almost got spaterd everywhere but was saved by wearing her bracelet. Shay is going to show Tally "somthing".
_____________________________________________
Find two similies in this chapter and quote them, as well as the page number.
•"Every building sported jagged spurs of metal sticking from its broken walls, like bones jutting from a long-dead animal."-pg.62
•"The Rusties didn't put their factories underground, and they all worked together like bees in a hive instead of at home."-pg.62
Write a one paragraph summary of the chapter. Tell the important events in chronological order.
•Shay & Tally get on a roller caoster. Tally almost got spaterd everywhere but was saved by wearing her bracelet. Shay is going to show Tally "somthing".
_____________________________________________
Find two similies in this chapter and quote them, as well as the page number.
•"Every building sported jagged spurs of metal sticking from its broken walls, like bones jutting from a long-dead animal."-pg.62
•"The Rusties didn't put their factories underground, and they all worked together like bees in a hive instead of at home."-pg.62
Friday, February 5, 2010
BLOG POST #10
"Rapids" p. 53
In this chapter Tally says, "I kind of like being fooled about some things." Do you agree with tally, or do you rather know the reality behind everything? Why?
•Yeah I agree, it's kinda fun not knowing eveything.
____________________________________
Find info. about the origin of white water rafting and post it here along with the website URL.
URL-http://www.raftinfo.com/
In this chapter Tally says, "I kind of like being fooled about some things." Do you agree with tally, or do you rather know the reality behind everything? Why?
•Yeah I agree, it's kinda fun not knowing eveything.
____________________________________
Find info. about the origin of white water rafting and post it here along with the website URL.
URL-http://www.raftinfo.com/
BLOG POST #9
"Pretty Boring" p. 46.
Describe the Rusty Ruins. What are they? What happened during this time period?
•The remains of an old city. It happened in our time.
______________________________________
Define peer pressure. Think of a time when it happened to you or someone you know and explain the situation in a paragraph.
PEER PRESSURE-something that your peers/people pressure you to do something you don't think is right or want to do.
•I know a friend that was peer pressured to do drugs. He hung out with people older than him. They were into that stuff and he wasn't. They asked him one day to do the drugs with them after school. He didn't know what to do. He called me and asked me what to do. I told him to walk away don't hang with people like them.
Describe the Rusty Ruins. What are they? What happened during this time period?
•The remains of an old city. It happened in our time.
______________________________________
Define peer pressure. Think of a time when it happened to you or someone you know and explain the situation in a paragraph.
PEER PRESSURE-something that your peers/people pressure you to do something you don't think is right or want to do.
•I know a friend that was peer pressured to do drugs. He hung out with people older than him. They were into that stuff and he wasn't. They asked him one day to do the drugs with them after school. He didn't know what to do. He called me and asked me what to do. I told him to walk away don't hang with people like them.
Blog Post#8
"Facing the Future"
Reflect on the following quotes from the chapter, what does each mean to you?
1."Making ourselves feel ugly is not fun"..
2."This whole game is just desinged to make us hate ourselves"
3."Everyone judged everyone else based on their appearance. People who were taller got better jobs...people one another over stuff like different skin color"(referring to when everyone was ugly)
4"It's the only way to9 make people equal"(becoming pretty)
1. Thinking that your ugly isn't a nice thought.
2. A time in your life you have to deaal with
3. Anybody with a certain ability was judged for it.
4. Being Pretty isn't always perfect, you can be pretty and still be mean
Reflect on the following quotes from the chapter, what does each mean to you?
1."Making ourselves feel ugly is not fun"..
2."This whole game is just desinged to make us hate ourselves"
3."Everyone judged everyone else based on their appearance. People who were taller got better jobs...people one another over stuff like different skin color"(referring to when everyone was ugly)
4"It's the only way to9 make people equal"(becoming pretty)
1. Thinking that your ugly isn't a nice thought.
2. A time in your life you have to deaal with
3. Anybody with a certain ability was judged for it.
4. Being Pretty isn't always perfect, you can be pretty and still be mean
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Blog Post #7
"Wipeout"
Think of another, book, movie or comic(exc) in which people use hover boards. How are they used? If possible, post a video of this.
I've seen it on Fantastic Four the silver surfer. This one guy is on a board and it gives him powers and evil stuff.
Why do you think the new pretties don't come back to Uglyville to visit? Describe their physical and mental transformation into new pretties.
They don't visit because it isn't perfect to talk to ugly people.
They go from and elephant to Beyonce.
Blog Post #6
"Shay"
Write one paragraph summary of the chapter.
Tally is hiding in a bush when she sees a figure and gets scared. Later, she finds out it's an ugly hidding . Tally finds out the Uglies name is Shay.
What have you learned about Shay? Is she like Tally? Make a prediction about what will happen between Tally and Shay.
I think that Tally and Shay are going to become best friends because they're both uglies and they're both daredevils.
Write one paragraph summary of the chapter.
Tally is hiding in a bush when she sees a figure and gets scared. Later, she finds out it's an ugly hidding . Tally finds out the Uglies name is Shay.
What have you learned about Shay? Is she like Tally? Make a prediction about what will happen between Tally and Shay.
I think that Tally and Shay are going to become best friends because they're both uglies and they're both daredevils.
Blog Post#5
"Best Friends Forever"
Why do you think New Pretty town advocates bungee jumping?
They probably want to do something cool now that they're pretties and don't have to follow the rules.
Info on Bungee Jumping:
Bungee has quite an old origin. The idea of this way of jumping comes from the ancient ritual "Gkol" performed in the Pentecost Island in the Pacific Archipelago of Vanuatu. The legend says that in the village Bunlap a man called Tamalie had a quarrel with his wife and she ran away and climbed a Banyan tree where she wrapped her ankles with liana vines. When Tamalie came up to her, the woman jumped from the tree and so did her husband not knowing what had his wife done. So he died but the woman survived. The men of Bunlap were very impressed by this performance and they began to practise such jumps in case they got in similar situation. This practice transformed into a ritual for rich yam harvest and also for proving manhood.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0123122/historybungee.htm
Why do you think New Pretty town advocates bungee jumping?
They probably want to do something cool now that they're pretties and don't have to follow the rules.
Info on Bungee Jumping:
Bungee has quite an old origin. The idea of this way of jumping comes from the ancient ritual "Gkol" performed in the Pentecost Island in the Pacific Archipelago of Vanuatu. The legend says that in the village Bunlap a man called Tamalie had a quarrel with his wife and she ran away and climbed a Banyan tree where she wrapped her ankles with liana vines. When Tamalie came up to her, the woman jumped from the tree and so did her husband not knowing what had his wife done. So he died but the woman survived. The men of Bunlap were very impressed by this performance and they began to practise such jumps in case they got in similar situation. This practice transformed into a ritual for rich yam harvest and also for proving manhood.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0123122/historybungee.htm
Blog Post#4
"Best Friends Forever"
Tally: Is an ugly,15 years old, very worried about doing stuff.
Peris:Is a pretty, 16 years old, doesn't care much for the UGLIES.
How do you feel about the friendship of Tally and Peris? Are they true best friends? Why or why not?
Tally: Is an ugly, 15 years old, wears an interface ring.
Peris: Is a pretty, 16 years old, friend of Tally.
They probably are best friends because Peris still cares about her even though she's an ugly.
Tally: Is an ugly,15 years old, very worried about doing stuff.
Peris:Is a pretty, 16 years old, doesn't care much for the UGLIES.
How do you feel about the friendship of Tally and Peris? Are they true best friends? Why or why not?
Tally: Is an ugly, 15 years old, wears an interface ring.
Peris: Is a pretty, 16 years old, friend of Tally.
They probably are best friends because Peris still cares about her even though she's an ugly.
Blog Post #3
"New Pretty Town"
Find and quote one oxymoron from the chapter or ONe example of irony(quote it directly)
"safety sparkler"
Why do you think Tally chose to wear a mask to the party that was deemed "white tie"?
I think that she didn't want people to see her face.
History of Masks:
Masks generally are worn with a costume, often so complete that it entirely covers the body of the wearer. Fundamentally the costume completes the new identity represented by the mask, and usually tradition prescribes its appearance and construction to the same extent as the mask itself. Costumes, like the masks, are made of a great variety of materials, all of which have a symbolic connection with the mask's total imagery. Ideally the costume should be seen with the mask while the wearer is in action.
http://www.anymask.com/historyofmask.html
Find and quote one oxymoron from the chapter or ONe example of irony(quote it directly)
"safety sparkler"
Why do you think Tally chose to wear a mask to the party that was deemed "white tie"?
I think that she didn't want people to see her face.
History of Masks:
Masks generally are worn with a costume, often so complete that it entirely covers the body of the wearer. Fundamentally the costume completes the new identity represented by the mask, and usually tradition prescribes its appearance and construction to the same extent as the mask itself. Costumes, like the masks, are made of a great variety of materials, all of which have a symbolic connection with the mask's total imagery. Ideally the costume should be seen with the mask while the wearer is in action.
http://www.anymask.com/historyofmask.html
Friday, January 29, 2010
BLOG POST #2
"New Pretty Town"p.3
Have you ever had a friend like Peris who abandoned your friendship after moving? Explain!
•Yes it has happened to me. I was 10 years old. I just made a friend and he told me earlier he wasn't going to stay in magnolia forever. Since I'm a dork I forgot. It was close to the end of the year and one day he never showed up to school. I found him on myspace and we been talking since last year.
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Describe the following terms:
1. Interface ring.
2. Tootbrush pill
3. Cacophony
•Interface ring- a ring that gives you advice.
•Toothbrush pill- a pill that works as a toothbrush.
•Cacophony-Somebody that lies a lot.
Have you ever had a friend like Peris who abandoned your friendship after moving? Explain!
•Yes it has happened to me. I was 10 years old. I just made a friend and he told me earlier he wasn't going to stay in magnolia forever. Since I'm a dork I forgot. It was close to the end of the year and one day he never showed up to school. I found him on myspace and we been talking since last year.
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Describe the following terms:
1. Interface ring.
2. Tootbrush pill
3. Cacophony
•Interface ring- a ring that gives you advice.
•Toothbrush pill- a pill that works as a toothbrush.
•Cacophony-Somebody that lies a lot.
BLOG POST #1.
How do you define beauty? What would the world be like if everyone was "beautiful"?
•Beauty-something interesting to look at.
•it would be very wonderful because no one would make fun of you.
•Beauty-something interesting to look at.
•it would be very wonderful because no one would make fun of you.
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