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

Opression Photo

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