Semester 1 Portfolio

This is my semester portfolio: 

http://kaelhoughtby.wixsite.com/portfoliofinal

Parent Comments: Kael houghtby Parent: John Houghtby

1. What piece of writing did you like best in my portfolio and why?
   I think I liked Kael’s Angry Letter essay. I found it interesting that he made a letter to a company, talking about an issue, and sending it.
2. What did you like about my portfolio and sharing and what would you like to see me improve on?
   I think Kael can add more detail to his portfolio, it feels a bit too simple to be adding information for his portfolio he learned throughout the semester.
3. Which of the writing traits (ideas, organization, voice, word choice) do you feel was most successful for me?
   I think Kael did the best in voice, since I can tell that he is the one writing whichever essay he's writing.
4. Which of the traits of writing would you like me to improve on in the coming semester?

Kael’s word choice made no sense to me, and I think he could explain his sentence fluency more.

College Essay Final

Stanford University: Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.

When it comes to proper “talent” I can’t really find that much in me. I can do things naturally like talking in big crowds or be able to remember so much in short time periods. But when it comes to actual “talents” or “skills” that will define my career, I come next to nothing. My friends more are capable people for this sort of thing. Like being able to know what’s taught in class while sleeping, or how my other friend can free sketch art without flaw. I can't do any of those, but I still believe I can find my talent. Why? Because there are things I’m very passionate about, and I believe that if I focus on that than what I can or can't do, I can find my missing talent.

As long as I have the things I am very passionate about, I can put my full effort into what I believe in. I have lots of interests and hobbies that, I wish to be able to enjoy doing in a future career. One of these examples, is that I found myself enjoying acting in high school. The moment I took classes and participated in a show or two, I noticed how I was missing out. I. I presented, I danced, I performed dramatizations, and real performances, it was quite the experience, really. I actually don't know why I like acting so much, I'm usually awkward around people I don't know, and yet, If I present something in front of people, I feel like I can do anything. Perhaps that's why my friend called me introverted, yet extroverted, because I keep to myself, unless if I'm enjoying myself and doing what I like. And in this case, it would be presenting in front of someone else, presenting and representing emotions of characters I normally wouldn't say or feel if it were a normal occasion.

Another thing that I love to do, and I definitely can't abandon, video games. Now of course, video gamers are not what you call, school friendly, which is the case for a lot of individuals. They rather spend time doing video games than actual work, but what if, I could get what I enjoy into my career? I don't just love video games, I get involved with it, I know stories or "lore" of the universes created by its developers, and I tend to overflow with ideas of what could be done, or made. I mean, one of the biggest reasons why I play something like video games, is because I can do what people normally can't do. Can you run and around and steal cars in real life? Can travel between universes in a spaceship and explore the planet of each universe with ease? Not really, not in real life that is. That's why, if I were to take these concepts of what can and can't be done, and made into a virtual type of reality, I'd have a blast. I have tons of ideas regarding the different types of games that I want everyone to also enjoy.

Lastly, it's not really all entertainment, but more of what I have a soft spot for. I love animals, and can't help but adore them. I tend to waste hours on videos on different animals you'd expect to be frightening, actually be friends with humans. I wanted to be able to do something like that or even save their lives. My parents always said that I'd be good a good doctor, but I just rather take care of animals than humans y'know? In fact, I envy the people tho are able to interact with big animals such as crocodiles or lions. I mean, I definitely want to be able to hug a lion like Kevin Richardson does. I just don't know why I care about animals so much. I can see an car accident on the news, and feel no remorse, but if I see a dog get involved, then I feel sad. I kinda feel bad for thinking this way, but it's what I like I guess. I just want to get involved with something other than human, and interact with something different than just words coming from my mouth, I like to experience a true bond between man and animal. This ideology is not for everyone, I understand. But I want be friends with animals, not treat them like beasts, despite how bad people might say about them.

These are what defines my interests. I don't want to base my talents based off of "what I want to do" I want to base them off of what I enjoy doing. All of these, I want to find a proper career in them despite of whether I'm good at them or not. I'd never forgive myself for having a really boring job, just because "I'm good at it". That's why, even if I'm not good at the career choice I want to do, I will try to build my own abilities so that I can call that missing talent my own. Of course I still have a long way of deciding which of these things I for sure want to earn a living from, but I will make sure to create them in a way where I enjoying doing it, while being successful at it.

College Essay Rough Draft

Stanford University: Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.

I've always been interested in the acting business you see. Not because I want to be rich and famous, but the excitement behind playing a role of a character that isn't you. I never have any fear in front of large crowds too, yeah sure I can feel some minor nervousness, but I have no problem presenting in front of a lot of people. I constantly hear that’s a college level ability, but to be honest, I’m just being myself. You could say it’s natural talent, but in the end it’s something I do normally.

Another reason why I like acting so much, is that I like mimicking what I personally like to see. If I can be an actor for a famous character from a book, or reenact a scene from a movie, it’d be my pleasure. It’s fun to pretend that you’re someone else and bring that character to life. And that’s me, a person who always has his head in the clouds, pretending to be something he’s not. I have no problem expressing myself, after all, that’s an essential talent for an actor, or writer, or producer of some kind.

Now when it comes to talent, I don’t really know if I have much, I’m in the middle of finding my “true” talent. Is it acting? Or perhaps something greater? I can do math pretty efficiently, but I dislike it. I play video games a lot, but I’m not as great as many other individuals. I could say I’m more a freeloader, who can do great things in short lengths of time if he puts his mind to it. Right now, I can only do an ok job, not poorly, but exceeding in many areas either. But even then, I’m still searching my talents in my interests, maybe I want to be a veterinarian, or perhaps a video game designer? I may not have redeeming qualities like many other people or even my friends, but I know for sure that I can surely excel in something I’m passionate about, so I’ll have to keep searching.

All in all, I have many interests to what I want to do, it’s difficult to want to choose a proper career at this point really. There are a lot of options, but my interests go beyond of just one career. It’ll be a tough road, but hopefully my time in college can help narrow my options down enough so that I can finally find the one “talent” or “skill” that I truly able to do, and something that I’ll be passionate about doing. Hopefully, I can find something that I truly love to do, and find a career that I want to do, but for now, I’ll keep searching for that dream job.

College Choices Assignment/Prompts

1. Lamar University
I chose this college, because of their emphasis on independence. They have over 3,600 different scholarships that they can offer, and have resident halls with private bedrooms and apartment style living. They also have programs that emphasize individualistic lives for them to help create futures for themselves.

2. Texas A&M University
I'm interested in this university, due to it having a large veterinary medicine and good animal hospital. I've always been interested in work relating to that of animals, so I've thought that it'd be a good opportunity to go to one with good services regarding such areas.

3. Stanford University
I like their interdisciplinary and earth sciences they offer. I want to see how different tech can help impact and improve the world, as well as I'd like to study more about the world and how to take care of it, or utilize it, etc. I also like the affordable costs for college there.

4. University of Texas
I merely chose this for geographical convenience. My family plan to move to Texas soon, so in that case, I can go to a nearby college in Dallas where I live close to, to an extent at least.

5.

Prompts:
1. Most students have an identity, an interest, or a talent that defines them in an essential way. Tell us about yourself.

2. What is the hardest part of being a teenager now? What's the best part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend (assuming they would listen to you)?

3. Some students have a background, identity, interest or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

4. You've got a ticket in your hand. Where will you go? What will you do? What will happen when you get there?

5. What was the environment you were raised in? Describe your family, home, neighborhood, or community, and explain how it has shaped you as a person.

Word Olympics Part 2

Kael Houghtby

Dogun Hong

He walked through the cold atmosphere of the stormy, rainy weather. Everywhere, it had the look of a melencholy feeling of the rain where the atmosphere was gray, and the rain almost never ends, dropping and making pitter patter sounds on the man's umbrella. While he was walking across a bridge of the tranquil environment, he noticed a lonely puppy wandering aimlessly on the bridge as well. The cold feeling of the rain has perhaps gotten to him, because the puppy was shivering. The man kneeled down with the umbrella to comfort the dog and to let him out of the rain with his umbrella. There can perhaps be the feeling of companionship, in this lonely, melancholy atmosphere. 

As the game ends, he couldn't believe what he had just saw. The game, said to be the team they were going against was near impossible to beat, their team beat all odds and won the big game. The feeling of adrenaline, and excitement fill him as he runs across the field in both disbelief and awe. He yelled out loud of their own victory and kneeled in triumph. Truly this is the best moment of his life that he will cherish with him and his teammates, because its something they always have trained for, and succeeded in. This is only the beginning for them.

Coming of Age Final Draft

Y'know, I’ve never considered how spoiled I really am after living on this island for over 11 years. I guess my spoiled self, alongside with living on an island so expensive to even live in, I’ve become oblivious of the world around me, only caring what I want to do or how I feel. And well, a certain change of pace ended up making me get all shaken up when my dad announced that we’re moving to the mainland. I’ve never been the type to merely accept things as is, so I spent days after days how much I hate this idea, and I how I’d prefer not to move to the mainland, despite its merits. I have a lot of friends on this small little island “paradise”, and I’d feel too uncomfortable if I just suddenly move, I’m not subject to change so easily you see.

I couldn’t help but think of how this was a negative impact on my life, never did I consider the positives. I had pessimistic views such as “How am I supposed to make new friends so easily” or “How am I supposed go to the same college as my friends”. And even if my mom asked me what I thought about it, I told her negatives as well, every single time. I guess my mom noticed or something, because when she came to pick me up from school one day, she brought up the topic again. And of course, I say the same, selfish thing. But, mom brought the conversation to me and asked, “Then what do you think about your friends who are in a military family, what do you think they go through” That kinda surprised me, but if I thought about it, they do almost always go through that, it's actually more of a miracle if their parents are stationed for longer than they should. When either military parent gets stationed, they have to move and leave behind everything they might have just gotten used to, friends, environment, and overall comfortability, they have to get rid of it all.

I couldn’t help but go through a guilt trip, regretting all my arguments I’ve selfishly made about the situation. If I only stopped and thought about how much of a bratty thing to complain about, when my own friends gone through the same already. It can’t be helped, humans are not subject to change after all. But I made sure to change my outlook on the situation, whenever my mother asks me about it, I tell her I don’t mind one bit, and that I’m rather excited to be able to move to the mainland in order to start a new life. I told my friends in advance, and made sure to contact them whenever I get the chance to. I feel that I’ve become less selfish, and to look things at a more positive outlook, despite how bad the situation can be.

Word Olympics Assignment

The group of girls are staring at disbelief, on the verge of tears. Their faces show emotion of despair as someone they were perhaps once were cheering on, is now losing, bringing an end to their hopes. Horror in their eyes are plain to the public to see as they hold their hands on their heads or reach out towards the very person or thing they are cheering on.

The old lady is smiling wryly, or perhaps laughing maniacally because she murdered someone with a gun, looking at her next victim. She is facing her next target with the kind of face that anyone would when they have authority or power over someone else, and she is enjoying that fact.

The family embrace each other one more time before their beloved father have to depart on his mission in the military. This is one of those very moments they won't be able to experience in a long time, so of course they’d feel sad, they won't see their father for years. That I'm itself will cause many people to feel sad because their loved one went away.

Coming of Age Rough Draft

I’ve been living on this island for about eleven years now, and I’ve accustomed to the environment, perhaps even too accustomed. One night, early as the first quarter where school would properly start, my broke news on our family that make all of uneasy. He told us that he has been finding difficulty finding new job openings, to a point where we have to the mainland and start anew. Now there’s nothing wrong with my dad, he has graduated from college, and have earned a living for our whole family by being a pharmacist, he just can’t find new openings in this tiny rock in the middle of the ocean. And of course, me who have been too used to the 11 years I’ve been on this island, the one who made many friends who will now have to leave them, I was shocked. I almost couldn’t believe it. I didn’t complain or anything, but I was frustrated, hoping that my dad never has to move so we can live the rest of our lives on the island I’ve lived for years.

After that point, I’ve never really found the motivation to think about it properly, all I’ve been thinking was about me and why I don’t like, how it hinders my current lifestyle. And whenever my mother asks me what my opinion on this is, it’s always the same thing, “If I leave, I won’t be able to do this or that with my friends” or “How am I supposed to make friends when there’s a 2% population of asians in texas”. (and yes I actually said that, mostly due to majority of my friends being asian) All the answers been the same, and I’ve been selfishly neglecting what the opportunities are truly behind this experience. I guess my mom noticed or something, because when she came to pick me up from school one day, she brought up the topic again. And of course, I say the same, selfish thing. Then my mom asked, “Then what do you think about your friends who are a military family, what do you think they go through” I never really thought about it that way, but if I truly thought about it, yeah, they do almost always go through that, it's actually more of a miracle if their parents are stationed for longer than they should. When either military parent gets stationed, they have to move and leave behind everything they might have just gotten used to, friends, environment, and overall comfortability, they have to get rid of it all.

That alone made me stop and question myself. Do I really have a right to complain when my friends gone through it multiple times before me, that it’s just not me who has to deal with change in lifestyle. I guess humans are really are not accustomed to change. From that point on, I tried to look at more positively, thinking about the good things about moving to the mainland, and how I can easily make new friends if I really try. I told my friends about the current situation I’m in, and never complained. They understood it’s a no-choice situation so it can’t be helped, I’m just glad that I’m not selfishly thinking about what I want as much anymore, I feel that I should look at things more positively, or at least neutrally before I reach a conclusion, just like this. Man, can’t wait to see what the mainland is like.

Letter Essay Rough Draft

Dear Microsoft, I have a complaint regarding the recent installation of the windows computer, windows 10. As the windows 10 has been out for quite a while, I still want to shed some light into an small issue that hasn’t been properly stated from you, the company. I, and many noticed that various settings that have very intrusive settings on as a default setting.

As a consumer of the products, this is rather infuriating that the fact that I never had the option to choose to turn off all of the possible settings right off the bat when setting up my computer, and only did I find out how to turn them off online, or even for the fact that it was even a possibility. Not only that, but due to these settings set as default, without realization, some consumers might not realize that personalized adverts are being put onto the consumer's account, giving them adds that they may have never really asked to have when looking through one’s mail, or playing a game from the online store. Not only that, but some of the settings that are set to be default, are really intrusive to privacy that I’m sure many would not agree with by default.

The settings includes the various information that you, Microsoft can access such as, the calendar, the apps the consumer uses, data from their email and text messages, who someone calls, their contact and their device location. And over 50 millions users owns this product, but majority has the same complaint of having such settings put on their computer. And even though you have warned the user that they will take personal information, that is deep within the terms of service. As much as the common consumer should read such information, majority of the users might not, especially children who as access to a computer, or more likely, an hp tablet which works a lot like the computer. Settings such as these should be stated more clearly to ensure users knows what is going on with their computers.

Although information may be vague, the location is rather easy to find. Due to windows 10 being more user friendly, it’s not hard to find such privacy settings if one is concerned about their own privacy, searching through the settings can easily reveal that they can turn off these settings, and having the choice to turn off these settings is another great thing to have. As much as how user friendly it may be, I hope that you will address various key feature more clearly, instead of being behind just a wall of text. I hope now that this can let more users have more understanding of their system when keys features are clearly stated for them to understand.

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Merchant Of Venice Rough Draft

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare shows the result of someone pursuing ambition, can turn them into a monster. The story goes through several themes like love, friendship or trust. But one theme that stand out most is the theme Revolving around the Jewish merchant Shylock, and his thirst for revenge. His part of the story is how he made a deal, and how he wishes nothing  more, but a pound of flesh of his rival, Antonio whom he despises the most. Through Shylock's merciless determination of getting the pound of flesh from Antonio, has others think he is some sort of wild animal.

Shylock has high amounts of anger towards Antonio, to a point where he has little to no mercy to what he wants, and what he is determined to get, which is a pound of Antonio's flesh. Shylock yells in rage of what he wants, rather than thinking about mercy towards Antonio, "I'll have my bond! I won't hear you speak! I'll have my bond, say no more. I'll not be made soft and stupid fool: Shaking my head, relenting, sighing - and yielding to Christian entreaties!" (3.3.12-15) This is obvious evidence that Shylock, without a doubt will stop at nothing to get a pound of flesh from Antonio, despite his cries of mercy. It doesn't matter about his money anymore it seems, he is just determined about the deal to be made, which is Antonio's flesh, only that would satisfy him in his eyes. Despite everyone telling him to yield, and to Antonio mercy, Shylock still wants to get the pound of flesh from Antonio,"Till you can rant the seal from off my bond, you are merely damaging your lungs in shouting so loud. Mend your wit, young man, or it will collapse in ruins, beyond repair! I stand here for justice." (4.1.139-142) Shylock doesn't even care to what others have to say or think, because to him, it's just pointless ranting. He see's this opportunity for revenge as "justice" as he keeps mentioning he's justifying for the better good by doing an action such as this, cutting off an entire pound of human flesh.

People hate Shylock more, after seeing what he wants to do with his end of the deal. Shylock's thirst for revenge upset Gratiano to an extent where he called Shylock a wild animal,"Damn you, you unyielding dog! Justice is to blame for letting you live. I almost doubt my faith and share Pythagora's theory that the bodies of animals inhibit men. Your cur-like spirit comes from a wood whose soul, when he he was hanged for killing humans, fled into the womb of your damned mother, and mingled itself in you! Your desires are wolffish, bloody, mean and ravenous! How Shylock sees this, is completely different of the other people of the courtroom. Shylock's determination for Antonio's flesh goes to show how inhumane human ambition can be when they want what they want, even if it's the death of the person they hate, they will stop at nothing to get what they want. Even Jessica, Shylock's very own daughter goes against Shylock, due to the type of person he is,"Alas what a grievous sin it is in me to be ashamed to be my father's child! I may be a daughter of his blood, but I'm not related to his life-style." (2.3.15-18) Even Shylock's own daughter dislikes Shylock, because of the type of person he is to to others to an extent to be called the devil himself. Shylock's own ambition has many people, even his own daughter, to dislike him, not because he's a Jew, but simply of what he wants and what he does to others.

So, someone can turn into a wild animal or a monster because of their own ambition. Due to Shylock's determination for getting revenge over mercy, he will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it would kill someone. And surely, people involed with the situation will have to say something about it too, calling him an animal, or the devil himself. Shylock, although he made a deal between Antonio between having three thousand ducats, or a pound of Antonio's flesh, he stopped at nothing to get Antonio's flesh after news of bankruptcy. He brought him to court, to truly show how his ambition can be a nasty one. But in the end, he was brought down by the law, against his will to do anything, and not even being able to get a pound of Antonio's flesh. There is something to learn from this, definitly. Following ambition for the wrong reason can cause others to hate you, and sometimes, it doesn't go as the way most expect it to be. It's ok to have some sort of motivation or determination for something, but using it for the wrong reason will only get you so far.

Merchant of Venice

1. The setting takes place in ancient Venice. Everyone is classified in wealth and fame. Princes and princesses are on top, and the poor being on the bottom, and people only interact with people of their same class.

2. He is a merchant of Venice, tracking the world selling his wares. He faces the fact that he is sad and depressed, but doesn't understand the reason why, he just claims he is no matter how many times his friends try to find the reason why.

3. He asks Antonio for a loan, so he can repay his debts and also be wealthy enough to rival dukes proposing to Portia.

4. Portia decided to stay neutral, making sure she won't have to make a decision she might have to regret, but still follow the will of her father.

Act 1 Scene 3

1. Because most of the Dukes are not in her interest, yet she is forced to choose one of them due to the will of her father.

2. Skylock is a person in the city who is working out giving 3 thousand ducats with Basanio and Antonio as a loan for three months. He has a big significance because he is working on the negotiation for three thousand ducats

3. Both Skylock and Antonio made an agreement on creating some sort of friendship or bond together when making the negotiation.

4. I'd imagine of the religious conflict they have between each other causes some issues for Skylock. Since Skylock is a Jew, and Antonio being Christian, Antionio doesn't like Slylock because the fact that he is a Jew. Not only that, but Antonio loans money without any interest whatsoever, causing a few problems in interest in the economy.

5. In Skylocks shoes, it is pretty difficult to trust Antonio, especially how much he looks down on Skylock. Will he keep his word in friendship, I'm not too sure, probably not if he admits he wants to look down on Slylock due to his religious difference.

This is difficult for me. I could see why people are not liking the idea of trusting their friend with their wealth, but isn't that also a good thing? A friend is someone you should trust, not utilize as a tool. If it's wealth someone should share, then why camt they? I mean there are ambitions of an individual, yes, but these ambitions should never break the bond of two friends, that's at least what I think. But in regard of Antonio and Skylock, I don't think their combination would work well. Back in their time, discrimination was a big and unavoidable issue, so when one of them starts to trust one of the two, the other can easily stab them in the back because how close they may or may not be.

Merchant Of Venus Anticipation

"Don’t rely on outward appearances when making judgments." I agree with his statement. This is normal fact to not do this to another human being, since if you were to judge them, you would barely be scratching the surface instead of truly knowing whats their inner thoughts, or feelings. It's always a message well portrayed on poplar media and books. Some stories show a character on the outside, but seem to be a completely different person on the inside, like Curely's wife in the book of mice and men. She seems she just wants to flirt with everyone and find an excuse to, but she actually feels lonely and she wants someone to talk to, since she doesn't like Curely as much.

"Justice is always blind" I agree with this statement. Justice to me is just an understatement of ensuring someone pays for their crimes, because most justice isn't even fair at all. In fact, there is a family that got sued by a burglar getting injured trying to steal from the home, and he won. Justice doesn't realize the pain of the innocent, and only sees the surface of whats really going on. Whenever laws exist that let them do whatever they want, they'll do it regardless of the fact that its making the person going through it suffer.

"A brotherly love between two friends can be just as strong as an intimate love between a man and a woman" I agree with this. Friendship is important in this world, and its not a good thing to be lonely. For example, the friendship between George and Lennie is very strong. George does everything in his power to protect Lennie regardless the fact that he is a little on the unintelligent side, he does everything he can to take care of Lennie. And especially around that time, not many people travel together, they most likely will just travel on their own.

"You can break a promise as long as you have a good excuse" I disagree with this statement. A promise is something to never meant to be broken, regardless what you have to come up with, its never good to break someone's trust like that. I have broken promises in the past enough times to lose a trust between someone, and it wasn't a good feeling. If it's a promise you'll stick with, you should do so or you'll regret it later.

"Love is blind" I agree with this statement. Most relationships nowadays are just an excuse really. I rarely see a lasting relationship in school, only lasting for perhaps a month or even just a week. Love is a complicated thing, but it isn't something to take for granted. If you love someone, you will stay dedicated to your loved one, if it ends just like that, then why are you in a relationship in the first place? And well, there are also stories of how people end up in relationships, then realize they are completely different people than they expected.

"Stereotypes are often right" I disagree with this statement. The only reason why stereotypes exists is is herd mentality, or how groups of people are easily influenced by something and even change personality. The only reason why  stereotypes exists is that majority people assumes something about certain types of people, and see it often enough to a point where majority people assumes what it means or what it is.

"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is a good motto to live by" I agree with this statement. If the person doesn't get a punishment equal to what they did, it isn't very "equal". It's important to be fair nowadays anyways, I mean if you injure someone, and you just walk away it isn't very justifiable. Most courts nowadays don't hang the person, or cut their arms in the past, but they charge, and even jail time for the equivalent amount of what they did wrong, which sound pretty fair to me.

The Great Depression Chunky Paragraphs

The great depression was the longest, and strongest economic depression in America. In the first paragraph, the article talks about early effects of the stock market crash, "In the United States, the Great Depression began soon after the stock market crash of October 1929, which sent Wall Street into a panic and wiped out millions of investors. " The economic crash affected many who were unsuspecting of the economic crash. Many lost their jobs, others are in deep debt, not many couldn't even recover of the terrible effects of the depression. After affects of the stock market crash, many companies were affected as well, "Over the next several years, consumer spending and investment dropped, causing steep declines in industrial output and rising levels of unemployment as failing companies laid off workers." Even if some companies were still there, they too were affected by the effects of the depression, forcing companies to fire workers, which a lot of them were left to become unemployed. Even banks started going for the worst, regarding the fact that america's economy went downhill as well.

During the 10 years of suffering in the United States, President Herbert Hoover tried his hardest to keep the nation in check and return everything to its proper state up to the end when President Franklin Roosevelt rose up. "Since the crash, Hoover had worked ceaselessly trying to fix the economy. He founded government agencies, encouraged labor harmony, supported local aid for public work,s, fostered cooperation between government and business in order to stabilize prices, and struggled to balance the budget," (Herbert Hoover on the Great Depression and New Deal, pg. 1). Hoover was working incredibly hard to keep the country from falling in the depression with the rest of the world. With his work, the United States may have risen up a bit and restored some of its businesses until Hoover lost to Franklin Roosevelt. "Roosevelt promised Americans a 'New Deal' when he took office, and during his first 'Hundred Days' as president, he signed a number of groundbreaking news laws," (Herbert Hoover on the Great Depression and New Deal, pg. 2). Franklin Roosevelt's news laws changed the U.S., as he was still president when the Great Depression ended. With the end of he 10 long years, 6 million drafted soldiers and 6 million defense workers recruited to fight in World War II and the federal government imposed to rationing.

Of Mice and Men Vocab Words

Words: Mollify and Graybacks

Quotes: 

Mollify: "Damn right he don't," Said George, slightly mollified, "not if he wants to stay workin' long." But he was reassured by the swamper's defense."

Graybacks: "Then how come he got graybacks?" George was working up a slow anger. Lennie put his bundle on the neighboring bunk and sat down. He watched George open his mouth."

Self definitions: 

Mollify: To calm down someoene's anger, or anxiety

Graybacks: Graybacks was a term used to describe bedbugs, bugs that tends to suck blood from someone while they're asleep.

Sentences: 

Mollify: If I didn't mollify the two friends, they would have still been bickering.

Graybacks: Be careful when going to sleep tonight, heard Graybacks been biting people in their sleep recently.

Ocean Poem Final Draft

The shoreline is brimmed with salt water
The tranquil waves cannot move violently when I am at peace,
But when aggravated, I can be a violent,
vicious storm affecting others around me
And even then if I stop lashing out,
I will still be rough and difficult to swim over

The ecosystem around me is lively and can prosper,
but even that community can be dangerous sometimes
The blue waters go on over the horizon, never ending
And if in the midst of the neverending waters with no other living creature, will make me powerless
Go down deep into the abyss, and the atmosphere will get darker, and darker,
until the pressure crushes you

Whenever there is is something that opens up, I will fill it in
Deep down holds many treasures beyond imagination
if you go deep enough to find it
Though these waters never tend to stop moving
Getting bored of moving back and forth on the same shore,
it will eventually depart

I usually carelessly drift away, sometimes letting trash to drift with me as I go
Requiring another person to cleanse the waters I cannot clean myself
The waters can be cold at times, but just play around in it, and I will become warmer,
perhaps making you feel cold again for your departure
I shine bright with a passion of what I like on the surface
Even if it is weird on the inside

Ocean Metaphor poem

I am like the ocean.
The tranquil waves cannot move violently when I am at peace,
But when aggravated, I can be a violent,
vicious storm affecting others around me
And even then if I stop lashing out,
I will still be rough and difficult to swim over

Though the community surrounding me is lively and able to prosper,
but even that community can be dangerous sometimes
The blue waters go on over the horizon, never ending
And if I were to be in the middle of nothingness other than water, will make me powerless
Go down deep into the abyss, and the atmosphere will get darker, and darker,
until the pressure crushes you

Whenever there is is something that opens up, I will fill it in
Deep down holds many treasures beyond imagination
if you go deep enough to find it
Though these waters never tend to stop moving
Getting bored of moving back and forth on the same shore,
it will eventually depart

Though I usually carelessly drift away, sometimes letting trash to drift with me as I go
Requiring another person to cleanse the waters I cannot clean myself
The waters can be cold at times, but just play around in it, and I will become warmer,
perhaps making you feel cold again for your departure
I shine bright with a passion of what I like on the surface
Even if it is weird on the inside