Vietnam War

Based on my research, America fought in Vietnam to hold the line against the spread of world communism. America  paid for the war the french fought against communist as a part of the Truman Doctrine.By the 1950s american involved when the war flared up again. Americans later on developed the domino theory as a justification for the involvement. The Domino theory was a reason for war during the 1950s to 1980s ,promoted at times by the government of the United States.It was the thought of if one state in a region came under the influence of communism,then the surrounding countries would follow in a domino effect.The movement against the involvement of the united states in the Vietnam war began in the U.S. with demonstrations in 1964 in grew in strength later years.The U.S became separated between the people who wanted the involvement continued in the Vietnam war and the people who only wanted peace.  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War

http://www.learnhistory.org.uk/vietnam/reasons.htm

The American Dream

The Article i found was "Obama's November 7,2007, Speech on the 'American Dream'". It states that "in big cities and small towns;among men and women;young and old;black,white, and brown- americans share a faith in simple dreams. A job with wages that can support a family.Health care that we can count on and afford. A retirement that dignified and secure. Education and opportunity for our kids.common hopes.American dreams."In the Great Gatsby, Gatsby's american dream was  wealth,to have a huge house,cars and etc. I guess that Gatsby's american dream can relate to the article because of the wealth and the housing. So i think that even in books the american dream is similar for everyone.



http://articles.cnn.com/2007-12-21/politics/obama.trans.americandream_1_american-dream-food-stamps-home-state?_s=PM:POLITICS

Childish Gambino- Freaks and Geeks Music Review

The Song Freaks and Geeks by Childish Gambino in my opinion is a good song.What I like most about it is the beats or  the instrumental. That's what make the song sounds the best. Though his lyrics aren't that bad either,its just that what he says can not relate to a lot of people. I guess that is why its probably not a good song to the needle drop. But he has more songs that people can relate to.

This song doesn't really have any meaning but the instrumental is what makes you nod your head and listen to the song. If i rated this video it would be 4 out of 5 stars.

Check it out:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otPxoVQiIGo

Direction the Class needs

In class I think we should have more group activities,i agree with everyone else,I say this because the group activities are fun and they are quicker to do. I also think that we should have more options on extra credit.That would help a lot. I think that we should have more read alouds so that everyone can get a chance a reading. Even though i don't like to raise my hand when the person is being called to read,you can still call on me. I think that would help me read better,and louder.Other than that i like how the class is going. Its a good class and we have great class discussions.
Also i think we should have more Journal questions,they are kind of fun to do. Even though sometimes i don't know how to answer them,but i still think they are fun.It helps me think harder and concentrate on the problem or question.Well that is all I have to say. Until next time!!

Holden

In the Catcher in the rye, by  J.D. Salinger, the main character is Holden Caulfield. He's 16 years old and a junior at this school named Pencey academy.In the story he gets expelled from the school because of his bad grades.He's a pretty smart guy but just doesn't do the work he's asked to do. He hunts for phonies in the book and he tries to protect the innocent people.

 In my opinion,i think Holden is a good person,or he could be a better person because of just they fact that he tries to protect innocent people.I think that he could stop a couple of his habits,like smoking or getting drunk and all.But other than that he would kind of be like a normal person. Holden probably had a rough childhood with his younger brother,Allie,dying.That probably led him to his habits.
 I think as we continue reading we will get to know Holden a little better,and see what he does.I think he will probably change.But ill guess we'll find out soon.

Winter Poem

When it gets cold outside
I know that it is winter
I can tell that it is
by the numbness of my fingers

The snow comes down
When its dark at night
Then when i awake
The day is really bright

I go outside
the snow is to my knees
Then my mom tells me
"Go dress warmer or you're gonna freeze!!"

My Red Hunting Hat

In the book The Catcher in the Rye, Holden has this red hunting hat that he keeps with him. Holden's says he hunts people with the hat. The type of people he hunts are the phonies . If i were to say what my red Hunting hat was for it would be to hunt down my life goals and achievements.The things that would help me become more successful in life rather then the things that would bring me down. I wouldn't use my hunting hat like Holden,to hunt out the phonies,because that would be a waste of time. I would hunt out the people that aren't phonies so i could tell the difference between the people that are phony and not phony.But i guess everyone becomes phony at times or act phony.But as i said before i would use my red hunting hat to track down my life goals and achievements. I guess thats all i have to say...until next time!!