Sunday, January 30, 2011
Topic
I have thought the whole weekend about what topic I wanted. It has been hard for me to think of one. I have came to the decision of the topic of freedom. In our society today we are used to having freedom, but in We's society they have none. They are told by the Table of Hours what to do. I believe that this is a good topic and will be interesting.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
1-26-10
I am going to write my thoughts on the book. I personally did not get the book. The first section we read I understood, but now I am so lost. I pretty much don't know what is happening.
D-503 talks a lot in the book and there are so many details to remember. I got confused. I hope that the rest of the books we read are not like this.
D-503 talks a lot in the book and there are so many details to remember. I got confused. I hope that the rest of the books we read are not like this.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Extra Credit - State of Union
State of Union
In the State of Union President Obama started off talking about the shooting of Tuscan. The government is going to be one, not separate like we are known know as republicans and democratics. I feel like this is a great idea, that way the great decisions from both sides will come into effect not just one side. Obama's main points on his speech were the Democrats and Republicans converging, education, and jobs. His goal is to send more kids to college and receive an education, mostly because of all the baby boomers retiring. He wants to replace No Child Left Behind. I believe this is a good plan because many students and teachers did not like that during high school. More Americans need to be put to work. At one point Obama made a goal by 2035 to have all energy come from clean sources. He also talked about the war. In July his plan is to have all troops home and he believes the war is coming to the end. I hope this comes true, but sadly I do not believe it. He also mentions that gays can serve in the army now. That is a HUGE change.
My opinion on the State of the Union is that it was not as boring as I thought it would be. Obama repeated himself a lot, which made me mad. I also get annoyed by all the clapping and interrupting the President. I feel its rude!
Republican Response:
The rhetoric of both speeches are different. In this Republican Response, the representative is more calm and easy going. The president was more forceful and loud. I don't think they work together because once the response comes on, people are tired of listening so with a calm talker, it would be easier to not pay attention. All I got out of this speech is the heath care.
In the State of Union President Obama started off talking about the shooting of Tuscan. The government is going to be one, not separate like we are known know as republicans and democratics. I feel like this is a great idea, that way the great decisions from both sides will come into effect not just one side. Obama's main points on his speech were the Democrats and Republicans converging, education, and jobs. His goal is to send more kids to college and receive an education, mostly because of all the baby boomers retiring. He wants to replace No Child Left Behind. I believe this is a good plan because many students and teachers did not like that during high school. More Americans need to be put to work. At one point Obama made a goal by 2035 to have all energy come from clean sources. He also talked about the war. In July his plan is to have all troops home and he believes the war is coming to the end. I hope this comes true, but sadly I do not believe it. He also mentions that gays can serve in the army now. That is a HUGE change.
My opinion on the State of the Union is that it was not as boring as I thought it would be. Obama repeated himself a lot, which made me mad. I also get annoyed by all the clapping and interrupting the President. I feel its rude!
Republican Response:
The rhetoric of both speeches are different. In this Republican Response, the representative is more calm and easy going. The president was more forceful and loud. I don't think they work together because once the response comes on, people are tired of listening so with a calm talker, it would be easier to not pay attention. All I got out of this speech is the heath care.
Monday, January 24, 2011
1/24/11 - One State
The one aspect of the One State that I would hate the most is having no family. Family means the world to me. They have helped me through so much. Without them I would not be where I am today. Family is the one thing I know that I can trust. Also, I know I will never be lonely I always have a mother, father, and brothers. I love them to death. I would be miserable without any of them.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
1/21/11 - Strategies
I believe that WE follows the historical strategy that most. It talks about past events at times, and to understand the book better, knowing historical events helps out majorly. The author makes little references to past events that are not noticeable to people with no knowledge of history.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
1/18/11 WE
1. Style - WE is more of a diary and length of the sentence is relatively short.
2. Tone - D-503 attitude is confusing. He is sometimes mad at himself, but towards others, he is happy.
3. Irony - I'm not sure about the irony in the story. There might be irony with how the robots have to follow a specific schedule and how D-503 goes away from that to see I-330.
4. Plot - The author tells the story day by day by record.
5. Characterization - D-503 does not actually live, but to readers it seems like in the future this might happen. I feel as if im in the story with him at times.
6. Setting - The setting takes place at the One State in the future from now.
7. Point of View - 1st person with D-503 as the narrator
8. Symbol - The Benefactor symbolizes God. That to me is the main symbol.
9. Theme - So far I think that the theme of the story is "Be your own person. Go beyond what you are told to do." But I am really bad at picking out themes, so I have no idea if that is right.
2. Tone - D-503 attitude is confusing. He is sometimes mad at himself, but towards others, he is happy.
3. Irony - I'm not sure about the irony in the story. There might be irony with how the robots have to follow a specific schedule and how D-503 goes away from that to see I-330.
4. Plot - The author tells the story day by day by record.
5. Characterization - D-503 does not actually live, but to readers it seems like in the future this might happen. I feel as if im in the story with him at times.
6. Setting - The setting takes place at the One State in the future from now.
7. Point of View - 1st person with D-503 as the narrator
8. Symbol - The Benefactor symbolizes God. That to me is the main symbol.
9. Theme - So far I think that the theme of the story is "Be your own person. Go beyond what you are told to do." But I am really bad at picking out themes, so I have no idea if that is right.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
About Me
My name is Kayla Marie Foreman. I am from Miller, SD. I grew up on a farm. I was extremely active during High School. I was in volleyball, cheerleading, basketball, track, golf, and dance. I have two older brothers, a sister-in-law, one nephew, and two nieces. I am majoring in Accounting, and I plan on recieving my masters.
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