April 28 journal topic

I am doing well in everything right now I feel good about my work and what we've learned and talked about. I probably need to improve on getting more people to see my blog. I've been pretty committed to giving my best work in this class I don't like to half ass in this class I take it serious. If I was reading the grade it'd be a A+.

Digital divide

The gulf between those who have ready access to the internet and computers and those who do not.

April 27 journal topic

Would human morals be different if dollars,euros,pesos,money didn't exist?

April 26 journal topic

During today's course I learned that there are really not a lot of teachers that make us present on our own interest and questions. I think this plays a big part in students lives because we're used to the educational structure that doesn't let us be creative or open minded to subjects that interest us. If you're reading this Dr.preston thank you!An example of ethos is how Niceforo was talking about how he felt miserable with out his phone or internet on it. Technology is a big part of this era or generation that we are in.

Ignite talk

My big question is why does Religion divide us when it's supposed to unite us? Religion is a touchy subject in a social environment obviously because everyone has their beliefs and arguments get started over religion even wars. One of the things I did over break was research a few different religions and since their so different I categorized them. What I learned was that mainly religions are made for peace but in some religions we would be killed for believing in what we believe. For example The Quaran has over 109 verses about going to war with non believers. And in the Bible it states that if you come across a non believer then you shouldn't greet them look at them pretty much pretend their not there. A connection I see is that Emerson himself talked about God. He says that we were individually and distinctly made with the hand of God. What I'm going to do next is not categorize myself into one religion but be open minded to others and have a fellowship with Jesus.

Idea #2

I did research and categorized a few religions and found similarities in them. Christians and Catholics were the most similar obviously because they both believe in God and Jesus but still have their differences and are technically considered 2 different religions.

Idea #1

I used my sister Josie and my friend Hannah to discuss the differences in their religions Christianity and Catholicism.

My 5 sources

http://www.debate.org/opinions/does-religion-divide-the-world

https://www.quora.com/Does-religion-unite-us-or-divide-us

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/12064796/Religion-has-been-dividing-human-society-for-2000-years-say-scientists.html

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/the-question/does-religion-unite-or-divide-us-20110422-1drac.html

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6015614

April 12 Journal topic

my intentions for social break are to be productive and enjoy the my mini vacation especially away from school. I will balance work and play by being productive on working on my craft for basketball and just getting stronger. Technology makes it easy to balance social and family together.

Big Question

why does religion divide us and categorize us?

Topic- can be an idea or can be a skill

Define 4 or 5 sources that explain this idea

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April 10 journal topic

If I had a magic wand and could do anything I wanted over spring break I would be at the beach everyday. Luckily I'm blessed enough to live not that far from the beach so I will appreciate it by going to the beach whenever I can.

Option 2

        In the book Fahrenheit 451 written by Ray Bradbury a Character named Montag had an inner world that really differed from the world around him. Montag's perception on books was different than everyone else's. He saw something in them others didn't, he saw knowledge. Montag had an idea to start his own or a new generation when the city was destroyed by bombs.

      I feel like one of Ray Bradbury's syntax starts with symbolism. In class Joseph talked about a salamander resembling the fireman, and he made the connection of how salamanders are always near water and fireman are always near fire. Simple. 451 can also resemble the temperature of the books burning. There is so much symbolism that's why I chose it as number 1 in Ray Bradbury's syntax.

    Irony plays a huge part in this book also. The most ironic part about the book is that  Montag is a fire fighter who doesn't put out fires anymore but starts them! When Beatty would tell Montag "if you have a problem burn it " I think he was using figurative speech but Montag took matters into his own hands when Beatty found out Montag's secret. Irony and Figurative speech together. The imagery Ray Bradbury puts in my head when he details these sentences is great.

     Symbolism,imagery,figurative speech, and irony plus more can be found through out the book. But the I think the way Ray Bradbury arranges his  sentences is through symbolism,irony and imagery and he does a great job of doing it. In my opinion I feel like he's kind of weird to come up with half the stuff Montag thinks or does.

     

      

Socratic Seminar Notes

salamander symbolized the fire trucks or fire men because they're always near water or in water and fire man are always near fires.

Who drops the bombs ? The war is just there in the background and we don't know why similar to us at war with Syria we don't know why 

Montag set himself an idea to change society 

Montag fell in love with the books and we know that because when Beaty was talking bad about books he protected them. When we protect something it's because we care about it or them.

The same way Montag loves his books in our generation and society is the same way we love our phones and that's an analogy 

If we didn't have phones we'd interact more And it'd require people to be more connected personally.

Why do we like reading stuff on our phones more than we like reading books ?

When Montag remembered where he met Mildred he was out of the woods. Sometimes we have to leave the environment we're in to get our thoughts right

April 7 journal topic

This happens so much I can't even describe a time my words got twisted happened. But the first thing that pops in my mind is that this happens in relationships all the time! I have a little example. My lady and I were walking and in a fooling manner I said " haha you're so stupid". Well she took it the totally sensitive and opposite way I intended and I had to explain that I was joking, blah blah blah.

Imagery on FH451

Yesterday the U.S sent airstrikes to bomb a airbase in Syria. When I read that I got a image that was really similar to when I read the end of FH451 and the city was betting bombed. I could imagine the flames and death and sound of bombs falling.

April 6 journal topic

My favorite food is macaroni but this restaurant in SLO Mclinttocks has the best macorini! It's super cheesy and has like bread crumbs on it. It also comes with a huge piece of steak and porkchops. My favorite drink that comes with it  is sprite it's just super refreshing and cold. It gives a sizzling flavor that washes down your throat.

April 5 journal topic

We see the athletes tears but what we don't see is the dedication,hard work,sacrifices that they put to get where they are. When athletes cry they aren't crying because they're sad they cry because they are overfilled with emotions.

Is the American education system a joke?

A person who wants to be an electrician takes electrical classes a person who wants to be a beauty consultant might take a business or cosmetics class. In the American education system we have to through a number of classes,subjects and tests to graduate or move toward our career or major even though a majority of this classes will not benefit you at all. In college you have to do the same thing except you're paying for these classes you don't need. For example if you want to be a history teacher you need to pay to take a biology class first ?? My sister will be paying her college loans for the rest of her life probably. I think the American education system has become more of a financial business than a institution that's priority is to educate or to take classes required in their major or career.

April 3 journal topic

Maybe they're trying to figure out how much we've improved ? Other than that I don't fucking know I personally think it's a bullshit test and they say colleges look at it but not everyone wants to go to college.