Before learning about the Trojan war I didn't know very much. All I knew was that there were a group of people trying to rescue a princess, that had been stolen from her homeland. To accomplish this act they built a wooden horse. The princess' captors took the horse in, and in the night the people took back the princess.
Now that I've learned about the Trojan war, I know that it all started with a golden apple. Eris, an evil goddess, was not invited to a banquet that the gods and goddesses were having. Upset, Eris threw a golden apple into the banquet. All the goddesses wanted it, and so they asked Zeus to tell them who would get the golden apple. Zeus told Aphrodite, Pallas Athena, and Hera to go ask Paris who was the prettiest. Paris was a prince and was herding the sheep of his father when the three goddesses came to him. They all told Paris that they would make him a deal if he chose them. In the end, Paris chose Aphrodite, who promised him the prettiest maiden in the world, Helen. Aphrodite took Paris to Helen and her husband Menelaus. Menelaus soon trusts Paris a lot, and he goes off to Crete. While he's gone, Paris take Helen. Menelaus is mad, and he gets the Greeks to help him get Helen back.
Many great hero's die in the Trojan war. Achilles, Hector, and Patroclus die. Paris is also killed, being shot with an arrow. Achilles dies by a poison knife after he killed Hector. Achilles killed Hector because Hector killed his best friend, Patroclus. One morning all the Greeks have left, and all that's left is a huge wooden horse and a warrior. Sinon, the worrier convinces the Trojans that he was left behind, and that the horse was meant as a peace offering to Athena. The Trojans bring it inside the walls of their city. Laocoon warns the Trojans that it's a trick, then he gets strangled by sea serpents sent from the gods. The Trojan king's daughter also warns them. She had been cursed to always tell the truth, but that she would never be believed. In the night, Sinon lets the Greeks out of the horse, and they destroy the city of Troy. They win the war and get Helen back.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
The Call to Adventure
Athena comes to Odysseus to tell him what she wants him to do. She tells Odysseus that she wants him to participate in the Trojan war. Odysseus tells Athena that he will participate in the Trojan war. This is hard for Odysseus because he doesn't want to leave his faithful wife, Penelope. He also doesn't want to leave his new born son, Telemachus. Odysseus sacrifices twelve years of time that he could have spent with his wife and son by participating in the Trojan war. He sacrifices watching his son grow up, and teaching him how to be a king.
In sixth grade we were going to go on a field trip to a school. At this school they had rooms that were like star ships. Everyone was assigned to a group, and a job. I was called to be second in command. I got to where fancier clothes than the rest of the crew. On the ship we learned how to do our jobs and then we set off on our quest. It felt like we were on a real star ship, even though it was all pretend. I had to operate controls, and make sure that everyone was doing there duty. I remember my sixth grade teacher saying that the people she assigned to be second in command and captain, were people who could be leaders. That day, I learned that I could be a leader too.
In sixth grade we were going to go on a field trip to a school. At this school they had rooms that were like star ships. Everyone was assigned to a group, and a job. I was called to be second in command. I got to where fancier clothes than the rest of the crew. On the ship we learned how to do our jobs and then we set off on our quest. It felt like we were on a real star ship, even though it was all pretend. I had to operate controls, and make sure that everyone was doing there duty. I remember my sixth grade teacher saying that the people she assigned to be second in command and captain, were people who could be leaders. That day, I learned that I could be a leader too.
The Hero Meets a Protector
Athena is the goddess of war and wisdom. When Calypso is keeping Odysseus on her island, Athena gets the other gods to make Calypso let him go so he can return home. Then Athena helps more on Odysseus' island, Ithaca. Athena warns Odysseus that things have changed since he's been gone, and that he can't trust everyone. She disguises Odysseus as a beggar so he can figure out who he can trust. Athena also tells Odysseus when he should reveal to his son (Telemachus) his true identity. In the battle of the suitors, Athena fights with Odysseus to get his home and wife back.
Last year my friends started avoiding me. Concealing it well from me, my friends lied about what they were doing so they could hang out together without me. I was really hurt as saw that my best friend was avoiding me. One of these times was at a surprise party for my best friend. I had planned the party, and bought most of the stuff for it. The other girls didn't contribute much stuff to the party. After my best friend came and we ate cake, one of the girls said to my best friend, "Let's go to your house". The three of them left, leaving me to myself at my house. My best friend didn't mean to hurt me by avoiding me. I guess she just thought that I'd never find out. My mom told me that I needed to talk to her about how I felt. I rehearsed what I would say over and over. When the time came, my friend denied the truth, but I felt she still wanted to be friends. My mom tried her best to comfort me, and in time we moved. Now that I live where I am, I'm happier, and I don't have to worry about my only friend betraying me.
Last year my friends started avoiding me. Concealing it well from me, my friends lied about what they were doing so they could hang out together without me. I was really hurt as saw that my best friend was avoiding me. One of these times was at a surprise party for my best friend. I had planned the party, and bought most of the stuff for it. The other girls didn't contribute much stuff to the party. After my best friend came and we ate cake, one of the girls said to my best friend, "Let's go to your house". The three of them left, leaving me to myself at my house. My best friend didn't mean to hurt me by avoiding me. I guess she just thought that I'd never find out. My mom told me that I needed to talk to her about how I felt. I rehearsed what I would say over and over. When the time came, my friend denied the truth, but I felt she still wanted to be friends. My mom tried her best to comfort me, and in time we moved. Now that I live where I am, I'm happier, and I don't have to worry about my only friend betraying me.
The Belly of the Whale
Odysseus helps out with the war by bringing men to help fight and twelve ships. The ships can help them fight the war. Many great hero's die in the war, and Odysseus comes up with the idea of the Trojan Horse. He commands the men to construct a horse and many of them climb inside. One of the men pretends that he was left behind by the Greeks so that the Trojans will take the horse within the walls. Once inside the walls and night falls, the man who pretended to be mad opens up the horse. Odysseus and the men come out and destroy Troy.
One experience that was new and frightening to me was federation. Federation was a flute competition with judges, and points that you could earn towards a trophy. I had been in many recitals before, but never federation. I imagined it more competitive, and was extremely nervous to play. When I played I messed up terribly and I wanted to cry. Despite feeling so nervous, I kept on playing till I finished the song. I didn't get a superior score that day, but I did get an excellent. I knew I hadn't even played that well, but the judges could tell I was nervous. Since I pushed through even though I felt really nervous the judges gave me a good score.
One experience that was new and frightening to me was federation. Federation was a flute competition with judges, and points that you could earn towards a trophy. I had been in many recitals before, but never federation. I imagined it more competitive, and was extremely nervous to play. When I played I messed up terribly and I wanted to cry. Despite feeling so nervous, I kept on playing till I finished the song. I didn't get a superior score that day, but I did get an excellent. I knew I hadn't even played that well, but the judges could tell I was nervous. Since I pushed through even though I felt really nervous the judges gave me a good score.
The Hero receives the goal of his Quest
Odysseus and Penelope both love each other a lot, and while Odysseus is gone, they both dearly miss each other. Both of them are faithful to each other and don't date anyone else. Penelope waits for Odysseus for twenty years, and stalls time to keep the suitors from marrying her. One of the things she does is she weaves embroidery, and at night she takes it apart. Penelope claims she has to honor Odysseus, if he's dead, before she gets married. On his journey, Odysseus thinks about his loyal wife, and he takes courage. He becomes more determined to make it back to his love in Ithaca.
One goal that is important to me is to find answers to all my questions, and to grow spiritually. To do this I pray and read my scriptures every night. I search for most of my answers in the scriptures, because I know they are all there. To learn more I am willing to look up conference talks online, even if I feel like doing something else. I also have a journal that I can write my answers in. I'm always striving to have more questions that I can find answers for so I can grow. I believe that finding answers to my questions helps me become a better person.
One goal that is important to me is to find answers to all my questions, and to grow spiritually. To do this I pray and read my scriptures every night. I search for most of my answers in the scriptures, because I know they are all there. To learn more I am willing to look up conference talks online, even if I feel like doing something else. I also have a journal that I can write my answers in. I'm always striving to have more questions that I can find answers for so I can grow. I believe that finding answers to my questions helps me become a better person.
Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman
The author, Peggy, knows how to keep the book interesting, even while doing everyday things. That's what I like about the way she writes. Though, it would be nice if used harder vocabulary, then it would make the story more interesting. In this chapter, Aaron tells Mr. Peterson that they were late to school because he was busy working on his invention. Mr. Peterson excuses Aaron and Brenna, but holds Hope (the girl) back. He looks at her disapprovingly and tells her that because she was late she has detention for a week. Aaron, Brenna, and Hope all know that the reason why Mr. Peterson gave her detention was because she is terrible at inventing things.
Hope is looked down upon by almost everyone because she can't invent things. Hope thinks that this year she has a great invention, and she is striving to get the respect she wants. She believes that this years invention will make it so everyone will stop treating her badly. It's then that Hope realizes that her potato, which is some how associated with her invention, is missing. Now Hope changes from feeling upset to feeling frantic. Hope dumps out her backpack and can't find the potato. The author states that Hope had to find the right potato that would work with her invention. Another potato may not work. Hope goes to the lunch room and collects a sad looking potato. Hope is concerned that her invention may not work as planned. I predict that Hope's invention won't go as planned, and that she will still be looked down upon. Hope will be embarrassed, and decide to do something unsafe to get respect.
Hope is looked down upon by almost everyone because she can't invent things. Hope thinks that this year she has a great invention, and she is striving to get the respect she wants. She believes that this years invention will make it so everyone will stop treating her badly. It's then that Hope realizes that her potato, which is some how associated with her invention, is missing. Now Hope changes from feeling upset to feeling frantic. Hope dumps out her backpack and can't find the potato. The author states that Hope had to find the right potato that would work with her invention. Another potato may not work. Hope goes to the lunch room and collects a sad looking potato. Hope is concerned that her invention may not work as planned. I predict that Hope's invention won't go as planned, and that she will still be looked down upon. Hope will be embarrassed, and decide to do something unsafe to get respect.
Sky Jumpers by Peggy Eddleman
I like that instead of taking the boring way to school, Aaron, Brenna, and the girl take the fun way to school. After coming down from the cliffs the three kids herd the train whistle go off. The train was supposed to take them to school, and they were about a mile and half from the train. They began running, desperately trying to reach the train in five minuets (in five minutes it would leave). Seeing how pointless it is, the girl stops and introduces new plan. One reason that the kids have to get to school in time is because their parents thought that they left to school early, and if they knew that their kids were late to school they might find out about Bombs Breath. Another reason they have to get to school is because today they are showing off their inventions. Every year everyone makes inventions and shows them off. In the book it states that the girl isn't very good at making inventions, and so that makes her a bit different from everybody else. This year though, she believes that she has a great invention. Anyways, the girl suggested that they should take the grain tram. The grain tram is an invention that someone invented to take grain around the city faster. Aaron is worried that they will get in trouble for using the invention, and refuses to use it. The girl gets Brenna to convince Aaron to let them take the grain tram, and Aaron gives in. They all pile into the three (walled) sided contraption and start it going downhill. Near the end, the girl presses the breaks, and they all get out. The three kids make it look like the grain tram got loose from the rope that bound it, and got stuck in the bushes. The three kids run to the school to find out that they are hopelessly late. That's when Mr. Peterson (he has a partial job at the school) sees them, and starts walking over to them.
I don't like in the book, how the author may have said the girl's name because I don't know if she did. She didn't do a good job of making sure that the girl's name was known. So I don't know what her name is, and you kind of like to know what the main characters name is.
I don't like in the book, how the author may have said the girl's name because I don't know if she did. She didn't do a good job of making sure that the girl's name was known. So I don't know what her name is, and you kind of like to know what the main characters name is.
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