FBI Project

Purpose: To create an FBI file on one of the following explorers, scientists, or leaders who played a pivotal role during the American Revolution.

Fact Sheet
Name: James Madison
Brief history - James Madison was born in 1751, in Orange County, Virginia. He attended Princeton University, where he studied government and law. He later on became a politician who served in congress, became our fourth president, and helped write the constitution.
Significant Acts- Declared war on Great Britain which ignited the war of 1812.
Known Contacts- George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson.
Height- 5’ 2”
Weight-100lbs
Favorite foods-Ice cream
Pets- Parrot and horse
Lifespan- 85 years old
Disability: James Madison was epileptic.
Wife: Dolley Payne Todd
Children: No children
Number of terms: 2
Nickname: Father of the constitution
Religion: Episcopalian
Political Party- Democratic-Republican

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MOPA Creative Writing

Kindergarden

Little children play outside

They don't question or wonder why

Because today the world is a beautiful place

No hate of sex ,religion, or race

No problems fill their minds

Only happy innocent thoughts pass by

So unaware

Of how unfair and harsh this world can be

Without much justice or sympathy

And even though tommorow they might just understand

That there lives won't always go as planned

They won't have to worry for a while

So today they can just smile

College Students in Iran Protest

In Tehran, hundreds of students from Tehran University are protesting against their government. The majority of Iran dislikes their government and their leaders.The students have been shouting slogans against supreme religious leader Ayatollah Khamenei, and their president Macmoud Ahmadinejad. They have called him a dictator, and want to reform their government. They want America's support in order to overthrow their government. They are also protesting because three students from their university were put in jail, and they are also protesting for their release. The Iranian government is also blaming the U.S. for starting the riots. Students from other universities also joined in the protest and broke one of the universities gates. No students were arrested or injured.

Thomson's Violin

I think if I was in this situation at first I would be really confused and mad because the people had not asked for my permission. I would also be really upset because it is basically taking away a year of my life. I think it would be a really hard decision for me, but it would also be really hard to let the person die, since it is in my power, so I think I would do it. If I let the person die then I know I would feel really bad and regretful later on in life.

Barder and the Flying Turban

One day a little boy named Charlie went outside to play with his dog. First he played fetch with his dog Barder, but soon he got bored so he put on his orange turban he had bought the day before. Charlie laid down on the grass and closed his eyes and drifted off into his imagination. He imagined he was a super hero and Barder was his sidekick. in his dream Barder could fly and him and Barder flew all over the world fighting crime and saving the world. The end!

Trial Reflection

In America we are known for having one of the best judicial systems. We are told that we are innocent until proven guilty. Even though there may be some cases in which the verdict is wrong, overall our judicial system is fair.
One of the main reasons why it is fair is because of our jury. There are twelve people on our jury and this helps to get many different opinions from each person. They are all random people who don’t have any biases towards the plaintiff or the defendant. Also both the plaintiff and the defendant have the right to an attorney. During a trial they also make it equal for both the plaintiff and defendant, so that neither has an advantage. This makes it fair for the jury to decide and verdict.
During the mock trial I was part of the jury. Being part of the jury helped me to realize how America’s judicial system works and how it is as fair as it can be. All of the different components of our judicial systems allow us to have well functioning trials, which are usually accurate, and serve justice.

Vocabulary: Week 13

I chose this image because in art paint colors can be describes as subtle, such as in this image
subtle -faint or difficult to analyze

I chose this picture because it shows two different emotions. It is also a very dramatic looking picture that shows the intensity of emotion.
vehement -extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
I chose this picture because this shows an example of a person who is being zealous
zealous -enthusiasm or interest

I chose this picture because it shows a person who disagree with someone because he disagrees and is angry at him. this is an example of what adverse

adverse -opposing one's interests or desire; opposite; confronting

averse -having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance

blatant -without any attempt of concealment

alleged -declared but not proved

aggravate -to make worse

discreet -prudence or modesty

factoid -an invented fact that is believed to be true because it is in print

flout -to show contempt for

Forte -an asset of special worth

disinterested -unaffected by self interest

Vocabulary: week 11

metamorphosis - A striking change in appearance or character.

I chose this picture of a butterfly, because the word metamorphosis means to change, and that is what happens when a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

loquacious -To talk a lot.

I chose this picture because it shows two people talking on the phone, and this symbolizes the word loquacious.

nihilism -An act of terrorism, or anarchy.
I chose this picture because it shows someone who is an anarchist, and that is an example of nihilism.

obsequious - To get impress or get people to like you by flattery.

oligarchy -A political system governed by few people.

quotidian -Occurring or recurring everyday; daily.

reparation -Compensation.

tempestuous -Characterized by violent emotions or behavior.

tautology - A logically valid propositional logic.

supercilious - Having or showing arrogant superiority; disdainful.

fatuous - Devoid of intelligence.

apathy -An absence of emotion or enthusiasm.

Huckleberry Finn Essay

Huckleberry Finn Essay

Mark Twain's, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has always been a very controversial book. It has been banned and censored from many public libraries all across America. There have been many judgements on the book because it contains racial slurs and because of this many people have accused Mark Twain of being racist. But in reality Mark Twain was not racist and he wrote the book to show people how life really was in the south during the late 1800's. Mark Twain was actually anti-slavery at a time in America where racism and slavery was the norm. Through out the book he shows the reader why slavery, racism, and society's morals are wrong. Mark Twain speaks through his main character Huck Finn to state his opinions and beliefs.

Mark Twain speaks through Huck Finn and he shows the readers his opions on many different issues that faced the south in the late 1800's. For example Mark Twain did not agree with soceity's beliefs and morals. He uses Huck to question society during the book. Huck is always confused and does not know whether to do what he believes is right, or to do what society is telling him is right. An example of this would be when Huck contemplates telling people about Jim. He knows that society would want him to make Jim go to jail, or die for runaway from his owner, but instead Huck follows his own morals and does not tell anyone about Jim. By doing this Mark Twain is telling the readers that slavery is wrong, and that society's beliefs are immoral.

Through out the book Hucklebery Finn, Huck is faced with many hard decisions to make. He does not know whether to believe himself or do what others say. Huck later decides to go against society's rules and flee from Missouri to a "free" state with Jim. Every time that Huck makes a decision it is Mark Twain saying what he believes and his opions. Mark Twain wrote Huckleberry Finn at a time when speaking against slavery was a very controversal and dangerous thing to do expecially in the south. That is why Mark Twain uses Huck Finn to teach readers his beliefs and show them the reality of why society's beliefs are wrong and immoral.

Overall the Huckleberry Finn is a book that exposes the flaws and immorals belifs in the south during the late 1800's. Mark Twain uses Huck Finn to voice his own views, beliefs, and opions on many of the issues going on back in that time. Huck is always faced with many tough decision, and in the end he follows his heart and does what he believes instead of following societys rules.

Vocabulary: week 9

1. Accord- agreement: harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters.

I chose this image of people shaking hands because it is also a symbol of agreement.

2. Bias- influence in an unfair way.

This picture shows how people and the media can be closed minded and bias.

3. Incognito- to be in disguise, or to conceal your identity.

I chose this picture because it shows how people look when they are trying to hide their identity.

4. Deduct- to subtract something.

5. Paradigm- an example or something typical.

6. Plagiarize- to take or use ideas without giving credit.

7. Objectivity-not being influenced by personal feelings.

8. Precipitous- to do with great haste or something that is extremely steep.

9. Recapitulate-to summarize briefly.

10. Reciprocate- to move back and forth alternately.

11. Empathy- to understand and share an experience, physical and emotional with someone other than yourself.

Writing in Reverse

Charlie was wide awake after drinking three cups of coffee. He was running late to a very important meeting. He wore a grey trench coat, a black hat, a white dress shirt, and a black tie. He worked as a detective and had only gotten three hours of sleep the night before because he had been working on a case. He quickly walked into the subway and got onto the train. As soon as he sat down his phone rang. He picked it up to hear the sound of his angry boss. "Where are you!, we're all waiting on you, get here fast!". Before he could say a word he hung up. Charlie sat quietly as the train began to go, he thought about the case the whole way. Before he knew it the train stopped and he walked down the street to his office. As soon as he walked into the office he saw his boss standing at the end of the long conference table. He quickly took a seat, and listened to his boss give a speech.

Vocabulary: week 8

• Flourish: To be in one's prime; be at height of fame, excellence, influence, etc. To grow or to do well; Succeed.


• Guerilla: A member of a band of irregular soldiers that harasses the enemy by using Guerilla Warfare.


• Renegade: A person who deserts a party or cause for another; Traitorous.


• Repose: To be still and not move, to remain calm, or at peace.


• Stereotype: An inaccurate judgement of a group or opinion.


• Symbiosis: A relationship between two people in which each person benefits from another.


• Tariff: Government tax on imports, or charge.


• Tempo: Rate of motion; pace.

• Tranquility: To be calm, peaceful, or untroubled.


• Tumult: Violent and noisy disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar.
  

• Tundra: Vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions of Europe.


• Unanimous: Of one mind, in complete agreement; agreed.