1. Explain each literary device you used in your poem (You should have 5 different examples).
a. What is the literary device?
<1>Alliteration: the letters in red
<2>Flashback: the second and the third stanza
<3>Repetition: the sentence in purple
<4>Simile:
"You huddled yourself up on the dark-green bench cautiously,
like a poor pussy cat that was abandoned by its heartless master"
I compared "you" to "a poor pussy cat"
<5>Personification:
"Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you"
<6>Imagery:
"rain"; "dark-green bench"; "pussy cat"; "lips"; "door"; "step"; "sun"; "ocean"; "A broken bike"; "an obsolete bench"; "a sad boy".
c. Why did you use it (Create mood? Create tone? Create rhythm? Create meaning?)
Use 3-5 sentences to explain the example.
2. Using 12-15 sentences, explain the insightful and mature meaning of your poem.
3. What is your poem about?
4. How do you represent the Canadian landscape in your poem? Use 3-5 sentences.
5. Imagine you are an explorer and sent this poem to your King or Queen, how would they feel about the Canadian landscape?
Summertime, and after summertime
Poem by Jessie Liu
Changes were coming your way,
when the endless summertime hadn't gone yet
You had forgotten how inconsolable you were
At that time
It rained on and off all day
You huddled yourself up on the dark-green bench cautiously,
like a poor pussy cat that was abandoned by its heartless master
You lips could hardly frame any words
At that time
It rained on and off all day
You swept silently and sat on the cold step outside the door,
heard nothing but the sound of silence
You were scared beyond words
The sun was gone
The day was done
At that time
Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you,
the night was longer than the day
Changes were coming your way,
when the endless summertime hadn't gone yet
You had forgotten how you desired to be melted by the turbid air,
which almost suffocated you
You had forgotten how you longed to keep away from the wicked world,
which nearly murdered your trueness
You thought you have passed the most horrific customs barrier
All because you had forgotten how inconsolable you were
Nevertheless,
summertime too swiftly flown away
The real season just started
You sunk fast into an ocean full of darkness,
slept deeply, floated on the surface
Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you again,
You knew, again and again
You lost your senses and rode your bike so fast,
when the rain was teeming down
However, as you knew
Whatever you did, you couldn't get away of it at all
——the circle of darkness
The real season just started
After summertime,
the street was like it used to be:
A broken bike, an obsolete bench, and a sad boy
The night was longer than you imagined
The disappointed season is always longer than you imagined
C'est La Vie? (This is life?)
No one, no one could understand you at all.
=About Me=
- _I'm_not_Jessie
- All endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Summertime, and after summertime
Picture from:sejonesphotography.com/NewEnglandCanadaIndex.htm
Summertime, and after summertime
Poem by Jessie Liu
Changes were coming your way,
when the endless summertime hadn't gone yet
You had forgotten how inconsolable you were
At that time
It rained on and off all day
You huddled yourself up on the dark-green bench cautiously,
like a poor pussy cat that was abandoned by its heartless master
You lips could hardly frame any words
At that time
It rained on and off all day
You swept silently and sat on the cold step outside the door,
heard nothing but the sound of silence
You were scared beyond words
The sun was gone
The day was done
At that time
Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you,
the night was longer than the day
Changes were coming your way,
when the endless summertime hadn't gone yet
You had forgotten how you desired to be melted by the turbid air,
which almost suffocated you
You had forgotten how you longed to keep away from the wicked world,
which nearly murdered your innocence
You thought you have passed the most horrific customs barrier
All because you had forgotten how inconsolable you were
Nevertheless,
summertime too swiftly flown away
The real season just started
You sunk fast into an ocean full of darkness,
slept deeply, floated on the surface
Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you again,
You knew, again and again
You lost your senses and rode your bike so fast,
when the rain was teeming down
However, as you knew
Whatever you did, you couldn't get away of it at all
——the circle of darkness
The real season just started
After summertime,
the street was like it used to be:
A broken bike, an obsolete bench, and a sad boy
The night was longer than you imagined
The disappointed season is always longer than you imagined
Summertime, and after summertime
Poem by Jessie Liu
Changes were coming your way,
when the endless summertime hadn't gone yet
You had forgotten how inconsolable you were
At that time
It rained on and off all day
You huddled yourself up on the dark-green bench cautiously,
like a poor pussy cat that was abandoned by its heartless master
You lips could hardly frame any words
At that time
It rained on and off all day
You swept silently and sat on the cold step outside the door,
heard nothing but the sound of silence
You were scared beyond words
The sun was gone
The day was done
At that time
Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you,
the night was longer than the day
Changes were coming your way,
when the endless summertime hadn't gone yet
You had forgotten how you desired to be melted by the turbid air,
which almost suffocated you
You had forgotten how you longed to keep away from the wicked world,
which nearly murdered your innocence
You thought you have passed the most horrific customs barrier
All because you had forgotten how inconsolable you were
Nevertheless,
summertime too swiftly flown away
The real season just started
You sunk fast into an ocean full of darkness,
slept deeply, floated on the surface
Darkness reached its hands out and closed around you again,
You knew, again and again
You lost your senses and rode your bike so fast,
when the rain was teeming down
However, as you knew
Whatever you did, you couldn't get away of it at all
——the circle of darkness
The real season just started
After summertime,
the street was like it used to be:
A broken bike, an obsolete bench, and a sad boy
The night was longer than you imagined
The disappointed season is always longer than you imagined
C'est La Vie? (This is life?)
No one, no one could understand you at all.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
An Alliance with the Huron Empire
The Hurons were a group of First Nations people who were in an alliance with Champlain. They were closely related to the Iroquois, but had become their enemies.
1. What is an alliance? What does this word mean?
Alliance represents a state of two or more countries(groups of people) being allied, to achieve their same aims. By this way, they can support, help, work with each other. And fight with the same enemies. All in all, the groups get together for forming a more strong group, to achieve their purpose.
Great traders themselves, the Hurons navigated the rivers of Central Canada and were very prosperous. They would become the leading source of furs for the French.
2. Why would Champlain want to form an alliance with the Hurons?
3. This is a picture of Champlain and his Huron allies on the left fighting the Iroquois. This is one of the earliest images of Europeans and First Nations people interacting.
a. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences. Look carefully at the picture.
b. Do you think this is a realistic image of the situation? Explain why or why not in 5-8 sentences.
4. The Hurons had many economic advantages because of their geographic location and territory. They were located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, where the fishing was excellent.
a. Find a map of Georgian Bay. Explain where this bay is.
b. Translate the word bay.
5 . Find a photograph of Georgian Bay that you like. Explain why you like it in 3-5 sentences.
The vegetation of this region includes mixed forests, meadows, and fields. The sandy soil was perfect for planting corn, squash, pumpkins, and beans.
6. Take a look at this piece of Canadian Art called "Stormy Weather". The artist is Frederick Varley. He illustrated the stormy weather of Georgian Bay.
a. How do you feel when you see this painting? Explain in 5-8 sentences. Tell me why you feel that way.
7. This is a poem by A.J.M Smith. It was put together with this image on a past provincial exam.
a. When you read this poem, how do you feel about the Canadian landscape? Explain in 10-12 sentences. Think deep and be creative.
8. What did you learn in this lesson? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
1. What is an alliance? What does this word mean?
Alliance represents a state of two or more countries(groups of people) being allied, to achieve their same aims. By this way, they can support, help, work with each other. And fight with the same enemies. All in all, the groups get together for forming a more strong group, to achieve their purpose.
Great traders themselves, the Hurons navigated the rivers of Central Canada and were very prosperous. They would become the leading source of furs for the French.
2. Why would Champlain want to form an alliance with the Hurons?
3. This is a picture of Champlain and his Huron allies on the left fighting the Iroquois. This is one of the earliest images of Europeans and First Nations people interacting.
a. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences. Look carefully at the picture.
b. Do you think this is a realistic image of the situation? Explain why or why not in 5-8 sentences.
4. The Hurons had many economic advantages because of their geographic location and territory. They were located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, where the fishing was excellent.
a. Find a map of Georgian Bay. Explain where this bay is.
b. Translate the word bay.
5 . Find a photograph of Georgian Bay that you like. Explain why you like it in 3-5 sentences.
The vegetation of this region includes mixed forests, meadows, and fields. The sandy soil was perfect for planting corn, squash, pumpkins, and beans.
6. Take a look at this piece of Canadian Art called "Stormy Weather". The artist is Frederick Varley. He illustrated the stormy weather of Georgian Bay.
a. How do you feel when you see this painting? Explain in 5-8 sentences. Tell me why you feel that way.
7. This is a poem by A.J.M Smith. It was put together with this image on a past provincial exam.
a. When you read this poem, how do you feel about the Canadian landscape? Explain in 10-12 sentences. Think deep and be creative.
The Lonely Land
A.J.M. Smith
A.J.M. Smith
Cedar and jagged fir
uplift sharp barbs
against the gray
and cloud-piled sky;
and in the bay
blown spume and windrift
and thin, bitter spray
snap
at the whirling sky;
and the pine trees
lean one way.
A wild duck calls
to her mate,
and ragged
and passionate tones
stagger and fall,
and recover,
and stagger and fall,
on these stones -
are lost
in the lapping of water
on smooth, flat stones.
This is a beauty
of dissonance,
this resonance
of stony strand,
this smoky cry
curled over a black pine
like a broken
and wind-battered branch
when the wind
bends the tops of the pine
like a broken
and wind-battered branch
when the wind
bends the tops of the pines
and curdles the sky
from the north.
This is the beauty
of strength
broken by strength
and still strong
Friday, May 8, 2009
0508REFLECTION
Actually, I have to say, this week is such a lazy week. I am afraid that I have to be hardworking on weekends might because I wasted a lot of precious time.To be honest, I have just read seven paragraphs of the attractive novel "To Kill Mockingbird". Last week, I read the summary of Chapter 1-3 carefully instead of the novel for getting ready for the following test. (Ms.Chan, I know you will eat me if you see this sentence..) Fortunaly, I passed the test at ease..
However, now I'm a little comfusing about drawing the concept map of it. All because I did not read it at all.
This short weekend is such a wonderful time to read the novel, not only the English vision but also the Chinese one. I will, I have to..
Moreover, we wrote a literary essay about poems on Friday morning. It is toooooo difficult! It helps me to find my weakness in writing essays, such as shortage of sentence patterns, grammar skills and a less powerful and boring conclusion. I will deal with them next time. Thanks for Ms.Chan, Jessica, Nina, and Angela gave me useful ideas to write it! I will tell more cold jokes to you!
Well, I'm gonna to see an English film now..:D
Enjoy your weekend!XD
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Sandee Chan-Nicholas
Although I can not go to the concert, I gave the ticket to a person who likes Sandee, too!! Viahsta!
If she can go to see the great live show, I am still so happy! =)
Thank You!
I has been afflicted with painful right foot for one month!!T_T
The doctor said that my bone was okay, but there was something wrong with my tendon, so that he told me not to take too much exercise, even walking.
However, I have to climb to flour 4, across a lot of streets, take subway and take bus everyday! The painful tendon can not afford such too much work. It results in a great sore inside of my right feet, not all the time, but a specific time. When it was hurting, It made me shed tears..Rena knows that I cry hardly ever in daily life..This time, I was defeated by the pain completely.
But I still can walk like normal persons because my bone is okay. So, you know, when I said my right feet was too hurt, nobody believed me!! What a tradegy! They only looked at the surface and no one would see I exclaimed inside of my heart. I could not find any appropriate words to describe how hurt it was, so that no one would understand me! Even Mrs.Yang, she said,"Are you tell a lie? I saw you walk quickly and comfortable like others." I was so sad, how can her said I told a lie??...
Yesterday, when I went to the computer lab, I felt the pain again and again, but I can't tell anybody. Who can believe me? I seat in front of my computer and kept shedding tears because of the pain. I came out in cold sweat.. Finally, I decided to go to the school clinic alone for asking some pain killer.
When I came out the building two, Jessica chased me. I was accompanied with her to the clinic and she took care of me all the time until lunch time! I deeply appreciated her!!! Kind Jessica, gave me hands, gave me power and made me warm..
I always think that Jessica is helping me all the time from the first day I met her, not only on study but also in daily life. Just like today, she helped again..
I really wanna say: Thank U!!Jessica!!^ ^
Anyway, I will take care of myself!!
Champlain Cotinues.
Questions
1. Find a map of the St. Lawrence River. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.
picture from:
encarta.msn.com/.../st_lawrence_river.html
I heard of that the St. Lawrence River flows about 1300 km (about 800 mi) . The picture shows that it is from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The river forms the border between New York and Ontario and between Ontario and Quebec before finishing its course entirely in Quebec. Also, it is the most important commercial river in Canada.
2. Find a photograph of the St. Lawrence River you like. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.
picture from: www.hickerphoto.com/st-lawrence-river-vacatio...
The picture shows a part of the St. Lawrence River. The river does not have a regular shape, and there are some small lands in its surface. The lands are being developed. The sun is rising from the horizon to light the brand new day of St. Lawrence River. A tree is silhouetted in the light recreated by the sunset on the blanks of the river. The waves start to break against the rocks. It shows us a wonderful sight.
3. Why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
Because of Champlain, the St. Lawrence became the most commercial river in Canada. However, why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation?Because the St. Lawrence River originates at the outflow of Lake Ontario between a lot of cities so that it is a very convenient place for transporting. The ships with cargoes like to pass the river safety and conveniently. At that time, there were not any planes or trains to use, and it was too tired to ride horses. So, Champlain choose to use a river for transportation because it is fast and low-cost.
4. Find a picture of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. Explain what you see in 5-8 sentences.
picture from:www.cbc.ca/.../timeline.html
Champlain's habitation at Quebec consisted of three clustered buildings and two of them were high. Around the buildings there was a continuous wall above the ground floor forming an exterior gallery for defense. It seemed like it was a really gigantic building. Moreover, there was a moat around Champlain's habitation, it was really important for the habitation. (explain in bonus questions.) Perhaps Champlain and his families were satisfied with their beautiful habitation.
5. The fort was a natural fort because Quebec had towering cliffs.
a.Find a picture of towering cliffs in Quebec. Search in Google using "Quebec and towering cliffs".
picture from:www.canada-photos.com/cape-chignecto-provinci...
b. Why are the cliffs a natural fort? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
A cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. It is common in coasts and along rivers, such as Quebec, which has an abundant of rivers. Sometimes, the cliffs can resist the horrible flood, mud-rock flood... For example, when the flood is coming, people can stand in the highest point of the cliff for protecting themselves temporally.
6. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
Firstly, I learned a lot of new word that I had never seen before, such as fort, habitation and moat. These words are important for the following provincial exam might. Then, I gained lots of interesting knowledge about Champlain's life, just like his habitation and its location. His habitation is really quaint and gigantic. What's more, the pictures show me the beautiful landscape of Canada again. I realized that geography is really important for our daily life thought it is still boring...
Bonus
1. There is a moat around Champlain's habitation. Why is that important?
A moat is a wide water-filled ditch surrounding a fortified place, such as Champlain's habitation.
It can provide a preliminary line of defense.
2. Can you find a picture of a moat? Post it.
picture from:
www.scrapbookpages.com/.../T 
our/Rodertor.html
1. Find a map of the St. Lawrence River. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.
picture from:
encarta.msn.com/.../
I heard of that the St. Lawrence River flows about 1300 km (about 800 mi) . The picture shows that it is from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The river forms the border between New York and Ontario and between Ontario and Quebec before finishing its course entirely in Quebec. Also, it is the most important commercial river in Canada.2. Find a photograph of the St. Lawrence River you like. Explain what you see in the picture in 3-5 sentences.
picture from: www.hickerphoto.com/
The picture shows a part of the St. Lawrence River. The river does not have a regular shape, and there are some small lands in its surface. The lands are being developed. The sun is rising from the horizon to light the brand new day of St. Lawrence River. A tree is silhouetted in the light recreated by the sunset on the blanks of the river. The waves start to break against the rocks. It shows us a wonderful sight.
3. Why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
Because of Champlain, the St. Lawrence became the most commercial river in Canada. However, why did Champlain choose to use a river for transportation?Because the St. Lawrence River originates at the outflow of Lake Ontario between a lot of cities so that it is a very convenient place for transporting. The ships with cargoes like to pass the river safety and conveniently. At that time, there were not any planes or trains to use, and it was too tired to ride horses. So, Champlain choose to use a river for transportation because it is fast and low-cost.
4. Find a picture of Champlain's habitation at Quebec. Explain what you see in 5-8 sentences.
picture from:www.cbc.ca/.../
Champlain's habitation at Quebec consisted of three clustered buildings and two of them were high. Around the buildings there was a continuous wall above the ground floor forming an exterior gallery for defense. It seemed like it was a really gigantic building. Moreover, there was a moat around Champlain's habitation, it was really important for the habitation. (explain in bonus questions.) Perhaps Champlain and his families were satisfied with their beautiful habitation.5. The fort was a natural fort because Quebec had towering cliffs.
a.Find a picture of towering cliffs in Quebec. Search in Google using "Quebec and towering cliffs".
picture from:www.canada-photos.com/
b. Why are the cliffs a natural fort? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
A cliff is a significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure. It is common in coasts and along rivers, such as Quebec, which has an abundant of rivers. Sometimes, the cliffs can resist the horrible flood, mud-rock flood... For example, when the flood is coming, people can stand in the highest point of the cliff for protecting themselves temporally.
6. What did you learn today? Explain in 5-8 sentences.
Firstly, I learned a lot of new word that I had never seen before, such as fort, habitation and moat. These words are important for the following provincial exam might. Then, I gained lots of interesting knowledge about Champlain's life, just like his habitation and its location. His habitation is really quaint and gigantic. What's more, the pictures show me the beautiful landscape of Canada again. I realized that geography is really important for our daily life thought it is still boring...
Bonus
1. There is a moat around Champlain's habitation. Why is that important?
A moat is a wide water-filled ditch surrounding a fortified place, such as Champlain's habitation.
It can provide a preliminary line of defense.
2. Can you find a picture of a moat? Post it.
picture from:
www.scrapbookpages.com/.../
our/Rodertor.html
Samuel De Champlain - Port Royal
1. Why would Samuel De Champlain want to have a monopoly on the fur trade? Explain in 3-5 sentences. What does monopoly mean?
What is monopoly? Monopoly is the complete control of trade in particular goods. In other words, it is the supply of a particular service. Monopoly can help people get richer and richer and destroy all the competitors. That was what Samuel wanted to do. He wanted to have a monopoly on the fur trade, so that he could get money in an instant. From then on, he did not have any competitors to get his money.People who wanted furs had to listen to Samuel. He wanted control the whole fur market. Also, don't forget that Samuel wanted to set up French colonies in Canada. If he could have a monopoly on the fur trade, it was easier to control the area.
2. Why would the King want to set up French colonies in Canada? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
France is in Europe, and it covers 547030 square kilometers. It has the largest area among European Union members and slightly larger than Spain. However, there are a lot of strong competitors of France, such as German, England and Spain. The King was searching to find a new way to strong his country. Just at that time, Champlain found Quebec, which was suitable for France to set up French colonies. If the King could set up a French colonies in Canada, he could transport some French to there, and use new land's cruel materials and vegetations. This is a good way to expand and strong France.
Champlain first attempted to create a small trading post called "Port Royal" in what is now Nova Scotia. It was not a great success because there was no business and the settlement was abandoned by 1607.
3. Can you find two pictures of Port Royal, Nova Scotia today on the Internet? What does it look like? Explain each picture in 5-8 sentences what you see.
picture from:www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundat...
Port Royal was a trading post. In this quaint picture, it is extinct that the picture shows a port like a small town. There are some people along the river who are waiting for the coming ships with cargo of furs. Leaves of the trees are ballooning. The whole picture gives us a feeling of loneliness, it means the Port Royal just had little businesses.
picture from:www.hickerphoto.com/port-royal-n...
When the settlement was abandoned in 1607, some settlers were permitted to stay if they agreed not to work on the fur trade. They became highly skilled farmers and would form the colony of Acadia (as we have learned before).
This picture shows the buildings of Port Royal. There are a lot of rows of buildings. Each row consists of three to four small houses. I have to say that, these houses are quaint! Until today, these house are still not out of style. Therefore, the authority really pay so much attention on develop the Port Royal. Though the settlement was abandoned by 1607, the amazing buildings were retained.
Bonus
1. Find 2 pictures of Nova Scotia you like. Explain why you like each of these pictures in 3-5 sentences.
picture from:articles.privateislandsonline.co...
Nova Scotia has abundant nature materials. Such as this picture, it has a lot of gigantic green lands. They are such fascinating green, let us feel the strength of nature.
picture from:nature.wallpaperme.com/Nature-Ar...
A long long ago, Nova Scotia was a wilderness. It was developing into a modern province like others, such as building skyscrapers, neon lights, and luxury ships. Nova Scotia is becoming a attractive travel spot. Nightfall, is the most beautiful time of a city. People are keeping away from the troubles of the day and preparing for the night life.
What is monopoly? Monopoly is the complete control of trade in particular goods. In other words, it is the supply of a particular service. Monopoly can help people get richer and richer and destroy all the competitors. That was what Samuel wanted to do. He wanted to have a monopoly on the fur trade, so that he could get money in an instant. From then on, he did not have any competitors to get his money.People who wanted furs had to listen to Samuel. He wanted control the whole fur market. Also, don't forget that Samuel wanted to set up French colonies in Canada. If he could have a monopoly on the fur trade, it was easier to control the area.
2. Why would the King want to set up French colonies in Canada? Explain in 3-5 sentences.
France is in Europe, and it covers 547030 square kilometers. It has the largest area among European Union members and slightly larger than Spain. However, there are a lot of strong competitors of France, such as German, England and Spain. The King was searching to find a new way to strong his country. Just at that time, Champlain found Quebec, which was suitable for France to set up French colonies. If the King could set up a French colonies in Canada, he could transport some French to there, and use new land's cruel materials and vegetations. This is a good way to expand and strong France.
Champlain first attempted to create a small trading post called "Port Royal" in what is now Nova Scotia. It was not a great success because there was no business and the settlement was abandoned by 1607.
3. Can you find two pictures of Port Royal, Nova Scotia today on the Internet? What does it look like? Explain each picture in 5-8 sentences what you see.
picture from:www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundat...Port Royal was a trading post. In this quaint picture, it is extinct that the picture shows a port like a small town. There are some people along the river who are waiting for the coming ships with cargo of furs. Leaves of the trees are ballooning. The whole picture gives us a feeling of loneliness, it means the Port Royal just had little businesses.
picture from:www.hickerphoto.com/port-royal-n...When the settlement was abandoned in 1607, some settlers were permitted to stay if they agreed not to work on the fur trade. They became highly skilled farmers and would form the colony of Acadia (as we have learned before).
This picture shows the buildings of Port Royal. There are a lot of rows of buildings. Each row consists of three to four small houses. I have to say that, these houses are quaint! Until today, these house are still not out of style. Therefore, the authority really pay so much attention on develop the Port Royal. Though the settlement was abandoned by 1607, the amazing buildings were retained.
Bonus
1. Find 2 pictures of Nova Scotia you like. Explain why you like each of these pictures in 3-5 sentences.
picture from:articles.privateislandsonline.co...
Nova Scotia has abundant nature materials. Such as this picture, it has a lot of gigantic green lands. They are such fascinating green, let us feel the strength of nature.picture from:nature.wallpaperme.com/Nature-Ar...
A long long ago, Nova Scotia was a wilderness. It was developing into a modern province like others, such as building skyscrapers, neon lights, and luxury ships. Nova Scotia is becoming a attractive travel spot. Nightfall, is the most beautiful time of a city. People are keeping away from the troubles of the day and preparing for the night life.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
HOLIDAY!
I would be very exciting as holidays come!
Recently, we took so many tests.
They almost made me have headache..(Haha, just kidding..)
I became a piece of bread which is baking in the oven again!
Release! Relax!
Recently, we took so many tests.
They almost made me have headache..(Haha, just kidding..)
I became a piece of bread which is baking in the oven again!
Release! Relax!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Samuel De Champlain.
1a. Find a picture of Samuel De Champlain. What does he look like? Explain the picture in 5-8 sentences. 1b. Remember to answer 1a before you do this question. Who is he? What is his nationality? What is his background?
Because exploration became one of Samuel De Champlain's passions. In fact, he did a successful explorer. The King and citizens gave him great confidence. He determined to establish a French colony, transport French to there. He wanted to search for a Northwest Passage and to settle the Gasp Peninsula. He wanted to build up a fur-trading center. These actions showed his patriotic clearly. Also, he made a gigantic devotion for his country! Just for one reason: He did a lot of significant achievements in his whole life!
6. How did he explore? What transportation methods did he use? Champlain explored Canada by ships and small boats. He was so smart because he explored with others who has the permission of the King, so that it could help him save a lot money. Also, sailed as a small group and avoid a lot troubles, such as organization, shortage of money and food. At that time, there was not any plane, train and car in there, so perhaps ship was the most convenient transportation in the world. Ship was beneficial for Champlain because he could see the landscape on the sides clearly, knew more the geography about the place he explored.
Bonus 1. Can you find a statue or amonument of Samuel De Champlain
picture from: www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/on-line-exhibi...
Statue of Samuel De Champlain, Sigmund Samuel Building,
94 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, [between 1951 and 1964]
This statue is black and white. Champlain is closing his big eyes, we can guess he is thinking about his successful achievement. Also, his right hand is holding a paper, like map. In brief, this statue shows us a great explorer, who likes thinking, thinking and thinking.
Picture from: www.fotosearch.com/
Samuel De Champlain has curly hair(I do not know the color..) and round face. It seems like that he has a double chin. He has sunken eyes, straight nose, and a big mouth. His mustache makes him look like so amiable. This picture shows that Samuel is a little fat and a graceful man.
Background:
<1>Samuel De Champlain, French navigator, born in Brouage, Saintonge, on the bay of Biscay, in 1567 ; died in
<3>In 1587, Samuel De Champlain joined the French army.
In 1598, Samuel De Champlain joined his uncle who was Pilot-General for Spanish fleet transporting Spanish soldiers from
2. What is his relationship with
Founding of
In the spring of 1608, a ship commanded by Champlain left the French
Now,
3. When did he explore? What was happening during history at this time?
From 1693, he began to explore. He had a war with native. During the summer of 1609, Champlain attempted to form better relations with the local First Nations. He made alliances with the Wendat that the French called Huron and with the Algonquin, the Montagnais and the Etchemin, who lived in the area of the St. Lawrence River and who demanded that Champlain help them in their war against the Iroquois, who were much more to the south. Champlain set off with 9 French soldiers and 300 natives in order to explore the Richelieu River when he subsequently mapped Lake Champlain. Having had no encounters with the Iroquois at this point many of the men headed back, leaving Champlain with only 2 Frenchmen and 60 natives.
4. Where did he explore? Find a map to help you answer this question. Post the map here and then explain.
In 1603, Champlain sailed to
The pair and their crew sailed west through the Gulf of St. Lawrence and into the St.
They also explored misty
Champlain returned to
For the next three years, Champlain explored much of the coast of
Champlain started his first colony in the New World on Port Royal, Nova Scotia in 1605.
In 1608, Champlain started the first permanent French colony in the New World at
Picture from: www.mrnussbaum.com/champ2.htm..
5. Why did he explore? What were his reasons for exploration?Because exploration became one of Samuel De Champlain's passions. In fact, he did a successful explorer. The King and citizens gave him great confidence. He determined to establish a French colony, transport French to there. He wanted to search for a Northwest Passage and to settle the Gasp Peninsula. He wanted to build up a fur-trading center. These actions showed his patriotic clearly. Also, he made a gigantic devotion for his country! Just for one reason: He did a lot of significant achievements in his whole life!
6. How did he explore? What transportation methods did he use? Champlain explored Canada by ships and small boats. He was so smart because he explored with others who has the permission of the King, so that it could help him save a lot money. Also, sailed as a small group and avoid a lot troubles, such as organization, shortage of money and food. At that time, there was not any plane, train and car in there, so perhaps ship was the most convenient transportation in the world. Ship was beneficial for Champlain because he could see the landscape on the sides clearly, knew more the geography about the place he explored.
Bonus 1. Can you find a statue or a
picture from: www.archives.gov.on.ca/
Statue of Samuel De Champlain, Sigmund Samuel Building,
94 Queen's Park Crescent, Toronto, [between 1951 and 1964]
This statue is black and white. Champlain is closing his big eyes, we can guess he is thinking about his successful achievement. Also, his right hand is holding a paper, like map. In brief, this statue shows us a great explorer, who likes thinking, thinking and thinking.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Reflection.
1. What have you learned since September in Canadian Studies? (Or since you started to take the class)
Time goes on, I just realized that I have been in Sino-Bright School for seven months and I have been learning Canadian Studies for seven months, too. During the seven months, the most I learned is knowledge. Now, I have learned lots of knowledge include geography, history, demography and vegetation of Canada. Such as native peoples, eight regions, the vikings, the explorers, etc. What is more, Canadian Studies not only broaden my horizon but also improve my skills. I used to hate geography, but making a concept map arouse my interest in learning geography, and how to study effective. We always had many group works. I used to like work with myself, but someday I found out that group work is more excellent. That is what I learned in Canadian Studies. Thank you, Canadian Studies!
2. What is the most memorable lesson you remember? (if you weren't here, maybe at another school)
The most memorable lesson I remember is making a viking ship. Before made it, we got a great deal of informations about a traditional viking ship. At first, we crunched the newspapers into a lot of tight balls, and put them together for forcing a shape of viking ship. Then gave it varied colors and viking symbols. During making it, we had to face some difficulties and we fixed all of them together. We not only improve our design skill but also use our smart brain to keep the ship floating in the water. I realized that we are powerful as a group. We showed good teamwork and got along well with each other. I was proud of that.
3. Think about your life as a student here since September. Have you changed? How?
I was a lazy girl. My life was disorganized. I am not sure that if I am lazy now, but not really. My attitude was changed a lot. For example, I always got the second highest mark in every single Math test, but never the No.1. = = I was not unhappy because of I did not get the No.1, because of I thought all the questions I did were correct, but there were still some little mistakes. = = But this semester, I found out the reason--Because I am lazy!!!! I did not like admit that before. = = I listened in class but I did not do my homework carefully; I did my math homework but I did not review it carefully.= = That is why I always get No.2= =
OK, but now I found out that, my attitude is changing. At least, I am trying. I made plan for every single day. I finished all the lessons of "Worldly Wise 1", and I will finish the rest eight lessons of "Worldly Wise 2". After get those vocabulary, I will improve my writing sill next. There are a lot of things for me to do..= =
4. What is your goal for yourself by June? What is your plan to study?
Goal:
1. Get straight As..I hope..a little difficult.
2. Pass the Science&English 10 provincial exams, I don't worry about my math provincial exam.=)
3. Get a lots of vocabularies and wish i can write an excellent essay.
Plan:
Finish "World Wise 3",(Dear Ms.Chan, can you give it to me next week? I can't wait to see you, my dear "World Wise 3"=)). Write more essays. Doing things effectively.
5. What are you most proud of in school since September? Have you done your best?
When we made the puppet show, I got along well with my groupies. I am proud of our teamwork. I really enjoy drawing and singing!!!! I am blissful for spending a lot time on the things I love!
Bonus
1. Is there anything else you want to tell me or reflect about?
Yes.. Recently, my laziness came back to me.. After seeing my grade of English 10 and Canadian Studies, I realized that I must abandon it forever..= =never get it again!!!From now on!!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Exploration is good for countries.
Topic:exploration is good for countries.
-Jessie
Exploration is one of the most important steps of people in history. In 1497, John Cabot started his first voyage with his soldiers. After a few days sailing, eventually, he found a new land- New foundland. What happen if Cabot did not find the new land? People would not know today's Canda. The poor cities would still so poor.Exploratiion is good for coutries because it is helpful for getting more fertile resources to develop cities, it can help countries expand territories and it can arouse the spirit of discovery of people.
Exploration is good for countries because it's helpful for getting more fertile resources to develop cities. As we know, if the government want to change a poor city into a super city, the first thing they should do is develop their economy. To discover new lands, get more resources, such as oil, coal, and take them to the poor city. The poor city can create resource trade to get money. Then use the income to develop its environment, education and industry. In brief, the recourses are beneficial. In 1497, a famous explorer named John Cabot started his first voyage, and he discovered Newfoundland. During the voyage, He found a new kind of fish-Cod. In according to history, Cabot took Cod back to England, and gave it to the King, Henry VII. From then on, many English began to make Cod trade. Their living standards remarkably improved. The city was getting more and more rich. Therefore, exploration is good for countries.
Exploration is good for countries because it can help countries expand territories. After dicovering Canada, French government distributed a lot of French to there. There is where we called Quebec now. At that time, Quebec was French colony so that French can develop their economy and industry in two places, and get double profit. Hence, exploration is good for countries.
There is no doubt that exploration is important for countries, because exploration can arouse the discovery of people. The discovery of John Cabot convinced that everything is possible. As long as you try, new land is in front of you. From then on, it increased people's confidence of facing difficults. When the country's economy was in decline, people wound not give up because they would get courage as long as they were thinking of John Cabot's sailing. Thus, the exploration of Cabot gave people boldness to overcome challenge. Therefore, exploration is good for countries.
All in all, exploration is good for countries because it is helpful for getting fertile recourses to develop cities, it can help countries expand territory and it can arouse the spirit of discovery of people. By exploration, the country's everything will be more and more better; By exploration, pherhaps humans will find out the whole universal someday. Exploration shows how great human is, how smart human is. It is no doubt that exploration is good for countries.
-Jessie
Exploration is one of the most important steps of people in history. In 1497, John Cabot started his first voyage with his soldiers. After a few days sailing, eventually, he found a new land- New foundland. What happen if Cabot did not find the new land? People would not know today's Canda. The poor cities would still so poor.Exploratiion is good for coutries because it is helpful for getting more fertile resources to develop cities, it can help countries expand territories and it can arouse the spirit of discovery of people.
Exploration is good for countries because it's helpful for getting more fertile resources to develop cities. As we know, if the government want to change a poor city into a super city, the first thing they should do is develop their economy. To discover new lands, get more resources, such as oil, coal, and take them to the poor city. The poor city can create resource trade to get money. Then use the income to develop its environment, education and industry. In brief, the recourses are beneficial. In 1497, a famous explorer named John Cabot started his first voyage, and he discovered Newfoundland. During the voyage, He found a new kind of fish-Cod. In according to history, Cabot took Cod back to England, and gave it to the King, Henry VII. From then on, many English began to make Cod trade. Their living standards remarkably improved. The city was getting more and more rich. Therefore, exploration is good for countries.
Exploration is good for countries because it can help countries expand territories. After dicovering Canada, French government distributed a lot of French to there. There is where we called Quebec now. At that time, Quebec was French colony so that French can develop their economy and industry in two places, and get double profit. Hence, exploration is good for countries.
There is no doubt that exploration is important for countries, because exploration can arouse the discovery of people. The discovery of John Cabot convinced that everything is possible. As long as you try, new land is in front of you. From then on, it increased people's confidence of facing difficults. When the country's economy was in decline, people wound not give up because they would get courage as long as they were thinking of John Cabot's sailing. Thus, the exploration of Cabot gave people boldness to overcome challenge. Therefore, exploration is good for countries.
All in all, exploration is good for countries because it is helpful for getting fertile recourses to develop cities, it can help countries expand territory and it can arouse the spirit of discovery of people. By exploration, the country's everything will be more and more better; By exploration, pherhaps humans will find out the whole universal someday. Exploration shows how great human is, how smart human is. It is no doubt that exploration is good for countries.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Final Essay.
Topic:Exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding.
Tittle: Suddenly Cartier see
--Jessie
When Jacques Cartier was a little boy, an old man with white hair told him significantly,” Your will be a successful explorer, your will sail to a mysterious place.” At that time, Cartier could not understand what the strange old man said. However, it is fate, nobody can stop fate. In 1534, when Cartier became a forty-three-year-old adult who was an explorer, he started his first voyage with his soldiers. Eventually, as we know, Cartier found Canada and became one of the most notable explorers of the world. Before his first voyage, Cartier did not realize that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
After few days sailing, all the soldiers were so famished. Suddenly, to their surprise, they saw a new land. They landed at there. Cartier was exciting for the beauty of the landscape. Some of the soldiers laid on the green grass, others prepared for a picnic. It seemed liked they would hold a party to celebrate their discovery. Some Indians heard the soldier’s cheering. They came running towards the soldiers. When the soldiers and Indians saw each other, they were too afraid to say anything. They had different skin colors: the Indian had black skin and the European had white skin. The most important is, the Indian hold the spears and the European hold cane knives. It looked like they came from different planets. Cartier hated the awful first impressions, and the Indians darted a hostile glance at them. Actually, that was not Cartier wanted. At that moment, Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by awful first impressions.
Cartier wanted to change the nervous atmosphere, so he talked to the Indians,” Who is your chief?” Then a short man with the longest spear said a long sentence liked a bird to Cartier. Certainly, Cartier understood nothing. Then the man said the long sentence again and again until he started to be angry, Cartier still understood nothing and shake his head. The Indians laughed at Cartier. Obviously, they had different language, it was impossible to understand. Finally, the chief was so angry so that he sited on the ground and kept talked to Cartier crazy. Cartier could not keep being patient and he was confused. After a while, Cartier lost his patient. When he faced the new land, he could not stop himself getting the new land. He talked to all the soldiers,” Do you want to get the new land?” All of the soldiers responded “yes”. Then Cartier yelled at the Indians,” I do not care if you can understand me, but we will colonize here! ” It precipitated a big war was coming. Suddenly Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by communication disorders.
The Indian and the European fought for a long time. When Cartier was fighting with an Indian, he was thinking of getting the new land for his country. At the same time, when the Indian was fighting with Cartier, he was thinking of protecting the land for his nation. They kept fighting until there was no fight left in the Indians.
Eventually, the Indians failed. The fight of an exploration always have this kind of consequence: One side wins, the other side fails. Certainly, no one want to see fight, but no one can stop it. After the first voyage, Jacques Cartier realized that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
Tittle: Suddenly Cartier see
--Jessie
When Jacques Cartier was a little boy, an old man with white hair told him significantly,” Your will be a successful explorer, your will sail to a mysterious place.” At that time, Cartier could not understand what the strange old man said. However, it is fate, nobody can stop fate. In 1534, when Cartier became a forty-three-year-old adult who was an explorer, he started his first voyage with his soldiers. Eventually, as we know, Cartier found Canada and became one of the most notable explorers of the world. Before his first voyage, Cartier did not realize that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
After few days sailing, all the soldiers were so famished. Suddenly, to their surprise, they saw a new land. They landed at there. Cartier was exciting for the beauty of the landscape. Some of the soldiers laid on the green grass, others prepared for a picnic. It seemed liked they would hold a party to celebrate their discovery. Some Indians heard the soldier’s cheering. They came running towards the soldiers. When the soldiers and Indians saw each other, they were too afraid to say anything. They had different skin colors: the Indian had black skin and the European had white skin. The most important is, the Indian hold the spears and the European hold cane knives. It looked like they came from different planets. Cartier hated the awful first impressions, and the Indians darted a hostile glance at them. Actually, that was not Cartier wanted. At that moment, Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by awful first impressions.
Cartier wanted to change the nervous atmosphere, so he talked to the Indians,” Who is your chief?” Then a short man with the longest spear said a long sentence liked a bird to Cartier. Certainly, Cartier understood nothing. Then the man said the long sentence again and again until he started to be angry, Cartier still understood nothing and shake his head. The Indians laughed at Cartier. Obviously, they had different language, it was impossible to understand. Finally, the chief was so angry so that he sited on the ground and kept talked to Cartier crazy. Cartier could not keep being patient and he was confused. After a while, Cartier lost his patient. When he faced the new land, he could not stop himself getting the new land. He talked to all the soldiers,” Do you want to get the new land?” All of the soldiers responded “yes”. Then Cartier yelled at the Indians,” I do not care if you can understand me, but we will colonize here! ” It precipitated a big war was coming. Suddenly Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by communication disorders.
The Indian and the European fought for a long time. When Cartier was fighting with an Indian, he was thinking of getting the new land for his country. At the same time, when the Indian was fighting with Cartier, he was thinking of protecting the land for his nation. They kept fighting until there was no fight left in the Indians.
Eventually, the Indians failed. The fight of an exploration always have this kind of consequence: One side wins, the other side fails. Certainly, no one want to see fight, but no one can stop it. After the first voyage, Jacques Cartier realized that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Exploration can create conflict and misunderstanding.
Final Essay Project (20%)
Part A: Plan /10
Part B Essay /40
Topic:
Exploration can create conflict and misunderstanding.
Essay PlanIntroduction: When Jacques Cartier was a little boy, an old man with white hair told him significantly,” Your will be a successful explorer, your will sail to a mysterious place.” At that time, Cartier could not understand what the strange old man said. However, it is fate, nobody can stop fate. In 1534, when Cartier became a forty-three-year-old adult who was an explorer, he started his first voyage with his soldiers. Eventually, as we know, Cartier found Canada and became one of the most notable explorers of the world. Thesis Statement:
Before his first voyage, Cartier did not realize that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
Body Paragraph 1
After few days sailing, all the soldiers were so famished. Suddenly, to their surprise, they saw a new land. They landed at there. Cartier was exciting for the beauty of the landscape. Some of the soldiers laid on the green grass, others prepared for a picnic. It seemed liked they would hold a party to celebrate their discovery. Some Indians heard the soldier’s cheering. They came running towards the soldiers. When the soldiers and Indians saw each other, they were too afraid to say anything. They had different skin colors: the Indian had black skin and the European had white skin. The most important is, the Indian hold the spears and the European hold cane knives. It looked like they came from different planets. Cartier hated the awful first impressions, and the Indians darted a hostile glance at them. Actually, that was not Cartier wanted. At that moment, Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by awful first impressions.
Body Paragraph 2
Cartier wanted to change the nervous atmosphere, so he talked to the Indians,” Who is your chief?” Then a short man with the longest spear said a long sentence liked a bird to Cartier. Certainly, Cartier understood nothing. Then the man said the long sentence again and again until he started to be angry, Cartier still understood nothing and shake his head. The Indians laughed at Cartier. Obviously, they had different language, it was impossible to understand. Finally, the chief was so angry so that he sited on the ground and kept talked to Cartier crazy. Cartier could not keep being patient and he was confused. After a while, Cartier lost his patient. When he faced the new land, he could not stop himself getting the new land. He talked to all the soldiers,” Do you want to get the new land?” All of the soldiers responded “yes”. Then Cartier yelled at the Indians,” I do not care if you can understand me, but we will colonize here! ” It precipitated a big war was coming. Suddenly Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by communication disorders.
Body Paragraph 3The Indian and the European fought for a long time. When Cartier was fighting with an Indian, he was thinking of getting the new land for his country. At the same time, when the Indian was fighting with Cartier, he was thinking of protecting the land for his nation. They kept fighting until there was no fight left in the Indians.
Conclusion: Eventually, the Indians failed. The fight of an exploration always have this kind of consequence: One side wins, the other side fails. Certainly, no one want to see fight, but no one can stop it.Restatement of Thesis: After the first voyage, Jacques Cartier realized that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
Part A: Plan /10
Part B Essay /40
Topic:
Exploration can create conflict and misunderstanding.
Essay PlanIntroduction: When Jacques Cartier was a little boy, an old man with white hair told him significantly,” Your will be a successful explorer, your will sail to a mysterious place.” At that time, Cartier could not understand what the strange old man said. However, it is fate, nobody can stop fate. In 1534, when Cartier became a forty-three-year-old adult who was an explorer, he started his first voyage with his soldiers. Eventually, as we know, Cartier found Canada and became one of the most notable explorers of the world. Thesis Statement:
Before his first voyage, Cartier did not realize that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
Body Paragraph 1
After few days sailing, all the soldiers were so famished. Suddenly, to their surprise, they saw a new land. They landed at there. Cartier was exciting for the beauty of the landscape. Some of the soldiers laid on the green grass, others prepared for a picnic. It seemed liked they would hold a party to celebrate their discovery. Some Indians heard the soldier’s cheering. They came running towards the soldiers. When the soldiers and Indians saw each other, they were too afraid to say anything. They had different skin colors: the Indian had black skin and the European had white skin. The most important is, the Indian hold the spears and the European hold cane knives. It looked like they came from different planets. Cartier hated the awful first impressions, and the Indians darted a hostile glance at them. Actually, that was not Cartier wanted. At that moment, Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by awful first impressions.
Body Paragraph 2
Cartier wanted to change the nervous atmosphere, so he talked to the Indians,” Who is your chief?” Then a short man with the longest spear said a long sentence liked a bird to Cartier. Certainly, Cartier understood nothing. Then the man said the long sentence again and again until he started to be angry, Cartier still understood nothing and shake his head. The Indians laughed at Cartier. Obviously, they had different language, it was impossible to understand. Finally, the chief was so angry so that he sited on the ground and kept talked to Cartier crazy. Cartier could not keep being patient and he was confused. After a while, Cartier lost his patient. When he faced the new land, he could not stop himself getting the new land. He talked to all the soldiers,” Do you want to get the new land?” All of the soldiers responded “yes”. Then Cartier yelled at the Indians,” I do not care if you can understand me, but we will colonize here! ” It precipitated a big war was coming. Suddenly Cartier realized that exploration can create conflict and misunderstand by communication disorders.
Body Paragraph 3The Indian and the European fought for a long time. When Cartier was fighting with an Indian, he was thinking of getting the new land for his country. At the same time, when the Indian was fighting with Cartier, he was thinking of protecting the land for his nation. They kept fighting until there was no fight left in the Indians.
Conclusion: Eventually, the Indians failed. The fight of an exploration always have this kind of consequence: One side wins, the other side fails. Certainly, no one want to see fight, but no one can stop it.Restatement of Thesis: After the first voyage, Jacques Cartier realized that exploration can create conflicts and misunderstanding by awful first impressions, communication disorders and strong possessive instinct, but he never regretted to do such great achievement.
Monday, April 13, 2009
What You Think is What You See
1. If the maps around you showed the existence of the Northwest Passage, would you believe it? Why?
Perhaps. If the maps around me showed the existence of the Northwest Passage, I would believe or not, it is depend on if I will go there in the future. If I will go there to find out the Northwest Passage, I won't believe it because i have not saw it by myself. If I won't go there in the future, I would rather believe it. Society has a pound impact on our daily life, if public says that it exist, it may be true. Of course I think the existence of the Northwest Passage is good for humans, exploration is beneficial for countries because it could take resources and new lands.
2. If you were John Cabot and someone told you the Northwest Passage didn't exist. What would you say? What would you feel? How would you react?
I would say nothing..= =That's possible, it seems like every place of the Earth is discovered, but there are still some magic places have not discovered. So humans are not know the Earth completely, nothing is impossible, at least I think so. I would feel some feelings that is cheated, because everything the explorer said sound true. I would hope the new places are discovered, the more places are discovered, the faster the technique improved.
3. Find a map by Humphrey Gilbert from 1582. What do you see in the picture? Explain.
Picture from: www.enchantedlearning.com/.../namerica.shtml 
Humphrey Gilbert's map describes the route chart about the exploration. He traveled around Northwest. He began at England and traveled to Canada. He passed through the Newfoundland and come over to Nova Scottie. Then he came back from there to Azores. His exploration is from European to Northwest. That is the whole exploration route. It is a long journey, but he never gave up.
4. Why did the Northwest Passage suit the goals (agenda) of the European explorers and monarchs?
The Northwest has lots of valuable riches, such as the cod, furs and fertile lands. The cod is delicious, the furs can create fur trade to make more love, and the fertile lands can provide more plants. Also, the foods and the plants are different from the Europeans see as usual. That's why the Northwest Passage suit the goals of the European explorers
5. Feedback loops help us to see reality as a system. Can you think of an example of a feedback loop from your own life? Look at page 225 of your textbook to help you.
There is a very good example of feedback system. In a negative feedback system some factor, such as blood pressure, changes. The change is detected by a sensor. The sensor sends a message to an integrating center which in turn stimulates an effector. The effector will do something to alter the factor that changed.
6. What did you learn so far about explorers and the colonization of Canada?
So far I learned a lot of knowledge about Canada. Canada was discovered by some great explorers, such as John Cabot, Jacques Cartiers and others explorers. That's explain that why English and French is the two official language of Canada, why Quebec is French district. Because at first Canada was colonized by English and French.
Perhaps. If the maps around me showed the existence of the Northwest Passage, I would believe or not, it is depend on if I will go there in the future. If I will go there to find out the Northwest Passage, I won't believe it because i have not saw it by myself. If I won't go there in the future, I would rather believe it. Society has a pound impact on our daily life, if public says that it exist, it may be true. Of course I think the existence of the Northwest Passage is good for humans, exploration is beneficial for countries because it could take resources and new lands.
2. If you were John Cabot and someone told you the Northwest Passage didn't exist. What would you say? What would you feel? How would you react?
I would say nothing..= =That's possible, it seems like every place of the Earth is discovered, but there are still some magic places have not discovered. So humans are not know the Earth completely, nothing is impossible, at least I think so. I would feel some feelings that is cheated, because everything the explorer said sound true. I would hope the new places are discovered, the more places are discovered, the faster the technique improved.
3. Find a map by Humphrey Gilbert from 1582. What do you see in the picture? Explain.
Picture from: www.enchantedlearning.com/.
Humphrey Gilbert's map describes the route chart about the exploration. He traveled around Northwest. He began at England and traveled to Canada. He passed through the Newfoundland and come over to Nova Scottie. Then he came back from there to Azores. His exploration is from European to Northwest. That is the whole exploration route. It is a long journey, but he never gave up.
4. Why did the Northwest Passage suit the goals (agenda) of the European explorers and monarchs?
The Northwest has lots of valuable riches, such as the cod, furs and fertile lands. The cod is delicious, the furs can create fur trade to make more love, and the fertile lands can provide more plants. Also, the foods and the plants are different from the Europeans see as usual. That's why the Northwest Passage suit the goals of the European explorers
5. Feedback loops help us to see reality as a system. Can you think of an example of a feedback loop from your own life? Look at page 225 of your textbook to help you.
There is a very good example of feedback system. In a negative feedback system some factor, such as blood pressure, changes. The change is detected by a sensor. The sensor sends a message to an integrating center which in turn stimulates an effector. The effector will do something to alter the factor that changed.6. What did you learn so far about explorers and the colonization of Canada?
So far I learned a lot of knowledge about Canada. Canada was discovered by some great explorers, such as John Cabot, Jacques Cartiers and others explorers. That's explain that why English and French is the two official language of Canada, why Quebec is French district. Because at first Canada was colonized by English and French.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Every decision has its consequence.
Topic: Every decision has its consequence.
__________________________Who Should I Obey?__________________________
During the first week of last summer vacation, my life was so disorganized: I did not get up until 10 a.m. and I went to bed at 21:30. My room was in mess, and I watched movies all day. The most important is, I did not have any difficult homework to do. In my father’s words, I lived like a pig! I agreed because I have put on weight! One day when I laid on my bed like an octopus, I started to think about these lazy days, I asked myself,” Do you like present life? Lazy girl? ” “Of course not, that’s too dull!” I replied instantly. To be honest, at that time, I really missed the busy days that I liked a piece of bread baking in the oven. Then I covered up my head with the pillow. The very next day, I saw an introduction of yoga on a stranger’s blog. It talked about that yoga is a good discipline for learning to relax and keeping fit. It is a good way to keep away from laziness. Not only that, there was a phone number of a yoga club. “Wow, what a beneficial sport it is! I like it!” I screamed. At that moment, I knew I would face a decision that would fill me with doubt, but i did not realize that my decision would bring a satisfying consequence.
During the first week of last summer vacation, my life was so disorganized: I did not get up until 10 a.m. and I went to bed at 21:30. My room was in mess, and I watched movies all day. The most important is, I did not have any difficult homework to do. In my father’s words, I lived like a pig! I agreed because I have put on weight! One day when I laid on my bed like an octopus, I started to think about these lazy days, I asked myself,” Do you like present life? Lazy girl? ” “Of course not, that’s too dull!” I replied instantly. To be honest, at that time, I really missed the busy days that I liked a piece of bread baking in the oven. Then I covered up my head with the pillow. The very next day, I saw an introduction of yoga on a stranger’s blog. It talked about that yoga is a good discipline for learning to relax and keeping fit. It is a good way to keep away from laziness. Not only that, there was a phone number of a yoga club. “Wow, what a beneficial sport it is! I like it!” I screamed. At that moment, I knew I would face a decision that would fill me with doubt, but i did not realize that my decision would bring a satisfying consequence.
“Mom, can I take yoga lessons?” I sounded my mother carefully. “Whatever, that’s your own right, you can decide it by yourself. The people who takes yoga lessons has great flexibility, don’t you remember that you have never got an A in splits test when you were in primary school?” My mother’s attitude is unclear. Then I called my friend Cheer, I hoped that she can support me. “Practicing yoga is too tired, I am sure that you can not take it!” She said that on the phone. What can I do? It seemed like no one think that practicing yoga is a good idea, but I still a little want to take it in my heart. I was so confused. Should I give up the thought that according to others and obey my own thought? As the minute ticked away, I was sunk in the deeper thought.
There were two people in my heart, one is called Determination, and another is Hesitation. Determination shouted loudly,”You should be true to yourself. I know you want to take yoga lessons, just do it!” “Do not believe him! Your mother and your friend are right. To listen more what others spoke. You can not take it!” Hesitation yelled. They disputed for a long period. Eventually, Hesitation was defeated completely by Determination. I decided to take yoga lessons. I really wanted to keep healthy! Then I dialed the number of the yoga club nervously.
After registering the membership card of the yoga club, I started to take yoga lessons two times every week. My yoga teacher is so kind and professional, she taught us how to meditation and do different actions. She always said gently, "Just pay attention on your own breath, push all distractions aside", "You could have a rest if you are tired and your body is hurt, listen to your body's warning" and "Do not compare yourself with others, because everyone has different body condition; Compare with yourself, make a progress step by step". I kept remembering those words. Two weeks later, I found that I keep fit successfully and I just ate foods that are not greasy or strongly flavored. Not only that, I have been practicing yoga for one year now, I found that my inner world was totally changed. I threw away my vanity, just do what I can do, compare myself with the past Jessie and have rests properly so that I never complain that "Why are others better than me?" I started to feel the beauty of life, thank for life sincerely.
What a correct decision I made! I learned a valuable lesson from not only taking yoga lessons but also making a decision. I concentrate more on what I want, what I think, obey to my own feeling and thought. At the same time, accept some others' ideas. When you embrace yourself, the world will huge you. What are you thinking now?
After registering the membership card of the yoga club, I started to take yoga lessons two times every week. My yoga teacher is so kind and professional, she taught us how to meditation and do different actions. She always said gently, "Just pay attention on your own breath, push all distractions aside", "You could have a rest if you are tired and your body is hurt, listen to your body's warning" and "Do not compare yourself with others, because everyone has different body condition; Compare with yourself, make a progress step by step". I kept remembering those words. Two weeks later, I found that I keep fit successfully and I just ate foods that are not greasy or strongly flavored. Not only that, I have been practicing yoga for one year now, I found that my inner world was totally changed. I threw away my vanity, just do what I can do, compare myself with the past Jessie and have rests properly so that I never complain that "Why are others better than me?" I started to feel the beauty of life, thank for life sincerely.
What a correct decision I made! I learned a valuable lesson from not only taking yoga lessons but also making a decision. I concentrate more on what I want, what I think, obey to my own feeling and thought. At the same time, accept some others' ideas. When you embrace yourself, the world will huge you. What are you thinking now?
Flat Earth
1. Find two pictures showing the earth is flat.
<1>Picture from: theflatearthsociety.net/forum/in...
The radius of the sun's orbit around the Earth's axis symmetry varies throughout the year, being smallest when summer is in the northern annulus and largest when it is summer in the southern annulus.
<2>Picture from: www.eruptingmind.com/success-fac...
The clouds are gathering. We can see the beauty sight form this picture. The two ships are sailing in the blue sea. They are churning the wonderful waves. Or maybe those are not sea, they are mountains. It seems like that the left ship would fall off!! That's explain earth is flat. People would not sail too far into the distance for fear of falling off the ends of the earth.
<3>. Picture from:
www.icis.com/.../sustainability/
The earth is flat and the moon orbits in a "halo" type configuration above the earth. This hypothesis predicts that the moon's distance distance from any point on earth will vary widely with time. Sometimes moon will going as far as doubling it's distance from a given point on earth. That's all because the earth is flat!
2. Imagine you are a person who believes the earth is still flat today. What are 5 reasons to support your argument that it is still flat?
<1>. The Bible itself implies the Earth is flat (for example at Daniel 4:11 or 4:8 in Catholic Bibles)If the
<2>. Earth were spinning, all the continents would move toward the equator.
<3>. When you look at pictures of the round Earth taken from space, you must remember that gravity bends light so straight objects appear curved and curved objects appear straight.
<4>. The horizon is a straight line that we see.
<5>. We only can see a flat land when we try to capture the shape of the earth, because the earth's actual size is too huge.
3. Do you think human beings have a false concept of the earth and the universe today?
Yeah, I do think human beings have a false concept of the earth and the universe today. "Flat Earth" is a very good example to explain that. In the past, people used to think that earth is flat. But in this modern century, people can use high-techniques to discover that actually earth is round. Technology is developing rapidly, it still has a lot of space to develop. So it means humans have more ability to discover the unknown things. People used to define the earth by eyes, but they will find the mistakes they made with the technology develops.
<1>Picture from: theflatearthsociety.net/forum/in...The radius of the sun's orbit around the Earth's axis symmetry varies throughout the year, being smallest when summer is in the northern annulus and largest when it is summer in the southern annulus.
<2>Picture from: www.eruptingmind.com/success-fac...
The clouds are gathering. We can see the beauty sight form this picture. The two ships are sailing in the blue sea. They are churning the wonderful waves. Or maybe those are not sea, they are mountains. It seems like that the left ship would fall off!! That's explain earth is flat. People would not sail too far into the distance for fear of falling off the ends of the earth.
<3>. Picture from:
www.icis.com/.../
The earth is flat and the moon orbits in a "halo" type configuration above the earth. This hypothesis predicts that the moon's distance distance from any point on earth will vary widely with time. Sometimes moon will going as far as doubling it's distance from a given point on earth. That's all because the earth is flat!
2. Imagine you are a person who believes the earth is still flat today. What are 5 reasons to support your argument that it is still flat?
<1>. The Bible itself implies the Earth is flat (for example at Daniel 4:11 or 4:8 in Catholic Bibles)If the
<2>. Earth were spinning, all the continents would move toward the equator.
<3>. When you look at pictures of the round Earth taken from space, you must remember that gravity bends light so straight objects appear curved and curved objects appear straight.
<4>. The horizon is a straight line that we see.
<5>. We only can see a flat land when we try to capture the shape of the earth, because the earth's actual size is too huge.
3. Do you think human beings have a false concept of the earth and the universe today?
Yeah, I do think human beings have a false concept of the earth and the universe today. "Flat Earth" is a very good example to explain that. In the past, people used to think that earth is flat. But in this modern century, people can use high-techniques to discover that actually earth is round. Technology is developing rapidly, it still has a lot of space to develop. So it means humans have more ability to discover the unknown things. People used to define the earth by eyes, but they will find the mistakes they made with the technology develops.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
