Another icon that stood out to me was my own icon, Jacob Lawrence. He was a painter, and even after a rough childhood, he achieved great things. He was a painter and teacher. He was also an active social realist. He spread awareness for black people through many of his paintings. He also spoke publicly. And he taught for 15 years at the University of Washington. I admire him for being able to break the “color barrier” through his activism. It is very inspiring for me and probably other people as well.
Monday, January 29, 2018
Harlem Renaissance Icon
One icon that stood out to me was Dylan’s icon, Arthur Schomburg. He dedicated his entire life to proving his elementary school teacher wrong. She said that black people will never have any heroes or accomplish anything good. So Arthur set out to prove her wrong, for the good of his people. He became a historian, and spread awareness for African-Americans. I admired his perseverance and his goal. I think it is amazing that he accomplished what he set out to do.
Another icon that stood out to me was my own icon, Jacob Lawrence. He was a painter, and even after a rough childhood, he achieved great things. He was a painter and teacher. He was also an active social realist. He spread awareness for black people through many of his paintings. He also spoke publicly. And he taught for 15 years at the University of Washington. I admire him for being able to break the “color barrier” through his activism. It is very inspiring for me and probably other people as well.
Another icon that stood out to me was my own icon, Jacob Lawrence. He was a painter, and even after a rough childhood, he achieved great things. He was a painter and teacher. He was also an active social realist. He spread awareness for black people through many of his paintings. He also spoke publicly. And he taught for 15 years at the University of Washington. I admire him for being able to break the “color barrier” through his activism. It is very inspiring for me and probably other people as well.
Friday, January 19, 2018
2nd Quarter Relfections
The area in which I think I’ve made the most improvement is doing my work. I know that sometimes I still might miss some, I am mostly finishing my school work. I remember last year how I was constantly going to working lunch because of my missed work. This year, however, I can only remember one instance of me going to working lunch for my ELA work. So I can confidently say that I’ve improved on completing my school work.
The think that I am most proud of since the new year is my art project which I really worked hard on. Even though I didn’t finish it, Mrs. Rodriguez said it looked good anyways. I took a long time, and I even stayed after school to finish it. I still didn’t finish it, but I can imagine that it would look really cool if I ever did.
The most challenging part of the 2nd quarter was my art class. We did a lot of projects, and since we were short on time it was harder to get my project. The project I talked about earlier was pretty hard because I had to paint a complicated pattern with 4 different colors 12 times. I only finished 7 and a half. Even though I put a lot of time and effort into it, it wasn’t done. That wasn’t really what I wanted.
I am not very far in my 20 book challenge, sadly. I’ve only read two books. Holes and Of Mice and Men. It is the book I am still currently reading. I took a long break from it, then I regained intrest in it. So I really have to finish that because I don’t want to move onto another book until I finish that. It is a pretty long book, but if I keep reading I’ll finish it.
The think that I am most proud of since the new year is my art project which I really worked hard on. Even though I didn’t finish it, Mrs. Rodriguez said it looked good anyways. I took a long time, and I even stayed after school to finish it. I still didn’t finish it, but I can imagine that it would look really cool if I ever did.
The most challenging part of the 2nd quarter was my art class. We did a lot of projects, and since we were short on time it was harder to get my project. The project I talked about earlier was pretty hard because I had to paint a complicated pattern with 4 different colors 12 times. I only finished 7 and a half. Even though I put a lot of time and effort into it, it wasn’t done. That wasn’t really what I wanted.
I am not very far in my 20 book challenge, sadly. I’ve only read two books. Holes and Of Mice and Men. It is the book I am still currently reading. I took a long break from it, then I regained intrest in it. So I really have to finish that because I don’t want to move onto another book until I finish that. It is a pretty long book, but if I keep reading I’ll finish it.
Friday, January 12, 2018
OMAM Movie Blog
Section 3:
6. The flashback shows George and Lennie throwing a bag of wheat onto a carriage like they usually do at their job. Then the both turn around and walk away from the camera. Lennie also puts he arm around George (somewhat).
7. I think the flash back makes the audience further understand the relationship George and Lennie had. This makes Lennie’s death more impactful (although i think that scene could’ve been conducted better) I think this was a better way to end the story rather than Carlson saying some comment.
8. The director chose a differ ending because the ending didn’t fit the current circumstances in the book. Ending with a scene of George and Lennie make the scene more meaningful, in my opinion.
9. “Curley and Carlson looked after them. And Carlson said, ‘Now what the hell do ya suppose is eatin’ them two guys?’”
10. It shows the Carlson doesn’t really appreciate life or understand emotions. This is why he was so persistent in killing Candy’s dog, instead of letting him keep his friend he kills him. Carlson doesn’t understand that Lennie’s death made George sad, which is why he made that comment.
11. This line took away the feeling of sadness from when Lennie died and just replaces it with this weird feeling. I kind of made me feel mad at Carlson for saying that and ruining the tone of the current situation. I wish Steinbeck didn’t add that comment in the book.
6. The flashback shows George and Lennie throwing a bag of wheat onto a carriage like they usually do at their job. Then the both turn around and walk away from the camera. Lennie also puts he arm around George (somewhat).
7. I think the flash back makes the audience further understand the relationship George and Lennie had. This makes Lennie’s death more impactful (although i think that scene could’ve been conducted better) I think this was a better way to end the story rather than Carlson saying some comment.
8. The director chose a differ ending because the ending didn’t fit the current circumstances in the book. Ending with a scene of George and Lennie make the scene more meaningful, in my opinion.
9. “Curley and Carlson looked after them. And Carlson said, ‘Now what the hell do ya suppose is eatin’ them two guys?’”
10. It shows the Carlson doesn’t really appreciate life or understand emotions. This is why he was so persistent in killing Candy’s dog, instead of letting him keep his friend he kills him. Carlson doesn’t understand that Lennie’s death made George sad, which is why he made that comment.
11. This line took away the feeling of sadness from when Lennie died and just replaces it with this weird feeling. I kind of made me feel mad at Carlson for saying that and ruining the tone of the current situation. I wish Steinbeck didn’t add that comment in the book.
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