•  Do you think you have free will about the outcomes of your life,or do you believe there is a plan that is pre-determined?

I believe its predetermined by god that he knows whats going to happen.

• Do you think most bad things happen because of bad choices or bad luck.

Bad Choices

• “Misery is optional.” Do you agree or disagree and why?

Reality

Through the blue-tinged skylights

I could see the darkness gradually fading.

Some talked of god.

Of his mysterioys ways.

Theres nothing to be scared of.

Courage!

Only a few more hours.

Pressed up against the others in an effort to keep out the cold.

From the depths of the mirror.

The look in his eyes.

• How did you feel while listening to the piece?

Sad for all the jews that were suffering.

• How would you feel if you had been in that situation

I would feel like giving up on life.

• Think about what effects music can have on a person.

Can inspire people to do something.

• What influence does music have in your life?

I just like to listen to it

I wonder what jews are

I hear the screams from there mouths

I see the hurt in there eyes

I want them eliminated

I am Hitler

I pretend to rule the world

I believe that Germans are the superior race

I touch the guns of my soldiers

I feel no wrong

I worry of nothing

I am Hitler

I understand

I say that jews are traitors

I dream of killing them all

I am Hitler

1.  Prejudice leads to violence. 

Yes, somewhat some people get anry over what other people think.

2.  I would help someone I saw in trouble, no matter what the danger.

If i knew the person, yes.

3.  I have very strong religious beliefs.  I would fight for my beliefs (religious or other), no matter what the consequences.

Yes i guess.

4.  My beliefs are set in stone.  No person, event, or experience could change them.

Yes!!!!

5.  If I were being separated from my friends and/or family, I would fight to keep us together.

Yes i love my family and friends

6.  If people in the world are being persecuted, it is the responsibility of larger, more powerful nations to assist them.

Its not there responsibility but they should help

7.  It is okay to discriminate against certain people if their beliefs are different than mine.        

Noooo

8.  List the first 5 words that come to your head when you hear the word night.

Moon,Darkness,stars,sleep,dreaming

First, choose a few proverbs (~3-5) from the African Proverbs Web Activity that you particularly liked or found interesting.  Post those (be sure to give credit to your source/author).

Then, post your original proverb that you created for Part 3 of the assignment. 

•  When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
• 2 hippos cannot share the same hole.
• A tiger doesnt have to proclaim its tigeritude.

The cat is angry, its pack is angry.

I hate mayo. Its nasty and stinks like crap. I also hate peas because they’re nasty too! One of my best friends is justin Timberlake I enjoyed watchin my best bud on tv. He use to sing in NSYNC the best boy band ever. Jaquain is one of my best pals from Jamaica he was born into a rich family his uncle is bob marley. Megan is brittany spears sister she can sing so well =)

1.  What words/images (5) do you first think of when you hear the word “war”?

2.  What do you think the title means? 

3.  What is an oxymoron?  How is the title an oxymoron? 

4.  Do you think it is possible to have no war?  Why or why not?

5.      a.  Would you ever volunteer to fight?  Why/why not?

          b. Do you think it is important to fight for your country? 

                   (Is it important to defend your country’s freedoms?)

1. I think of blood,men,guns,dirt, and death.

2. I think the title means they are going to be fighting west of somewhere

3.I do not know what an oxymoron is.

4.Eventually there will be a war because of people hating on each other.

5. Heck no! Thats what men are for lol but I think its important to fight for your country because its our country.

The Power of Words

How can one’s words affect others? 

Give an example of a time when you or someone you know said or wrote something to someone else that affected someone’s life.  What were the effects?  

Or, give a specific example of a word or words that could have powerful effects on someone’s life.  Be sure to think about and explain what the effects would be of saying or writing these words to someone.

It can bring somebodys self esteem to the floor. I once said something to megan and she went co co for co co puffs. I dont recall what i said but i felt so bad! But then i thought maybe shes bi-polar or somethin but i believe not. Calling people sluts and a hoe in inappropriate it can make somebody feel so bad and down about their self and its not appreciated.

Give a brief and honest assessment of how you think you did on the writing test.  How did you feel about the prompt?  How did you go about completing your essay?

I think I did pretty good. I fully understanded the topic. The topic was very simple responsibiliy is a common one. Ummm… I really dont know what your asking but I finished with some time left.