Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Constitution Under Attack!!!

Two recent Supreme Court cases have served to virtually abolish the Fourth Amendment in the United States of America, with citizens no longer being “secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures! America is a nation in mourning as a result of the violent tragedy in Arizona last weekend.  This is an appropriate time for prayer and national healing.  This is not the time to restrict the Second Amendment rights of Americans to defend themselves from unbalanced individuals.
http://www.redstate.com/brian_d/2011/01/15/the-second-amendment-under-attack-in-2011/
http://www.infowars.com/while-you-were-sleeping-they-abolished-the-fourth-amendment/

Work 5/18/11

1.What is a novella?
       Is a form of figurative language that is giving to the reader, the feeling of being present.

2. What was the Great Depression?
        when  the economy of the U.S and the rest of the world became frozen. It affected Germany as well and was one reason for Hitlers rise to power. The great depression affected many people around the world, People loss their home, family, money, and hope.

3. What were some of the causes of the Great Depression?
             The mishandle of monetary power of the federal reserve, the stock market, the powerful elite. The great dust storm was one of the main reason. The unfortunate drop of money in bank and loans.
4. What is a migrant worker?
            A worker who travels from place to place to find work.
5. Do migrant workers exist today? Where? What kinds of jobs do they have?
      Yes, Everywhere in the U.S now because the 2nd great depression is under way. People are doing everything to survive. They could do absolutely anything that would get them some money.and
http://www.infowars.com/the-deliberate-lies-that-shift-attention-away-from-the-economy/.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Post 5/17/10

1. What was John Steinbeck’s relationship to the Salinas Valley?
Steinbeck was born and raised in Salinas Valley.
2. List five major facts about Steinbeck’s life.

  • John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California



  • His first novel was called Cup of Gold in 1929



  • Steinbeck wrote Of Mice and Men which became into a major play and 3 movies.



  • Steinbeck also wrote The Grapes of Wrath which became a major motion picture, but caused a lot of controversy.



  • John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize in 1940.



  • 3. What influenced Steinbeck to write the novella, Of Mice and Men?
    To show how some people struggle throughout their life. Also to read the story of someones life.

    4. What are the other major works written by Steinbeck?
    Cup of Gold (1929) The Pastures of Heaven (1932) The Red Pony (1933) To a God Unknown (1933) Tortilla Flat (1935)

    5. What is the Steinbeck Award?  Who are some of the recipients of the Steinbeck Award? What is the purpose of the award?
     A prize given to author who has mention the moral of the man.Bruce Sringteen,John Sayles. To show that these witters wrote good novels explaining the values of life.