Assignment planning, week 3 ~ Shakespear feature article.

Thethree themes that i have choosen to represent in my feature article is...
--> Love
--> Hatred
--> Friendship

I have chosen these because i think they are strongly related into the play "much ado about nothing"

English Homework week 3 ~ spelling words.

boundary
The boundary of the field was marked with a white line.
Indicates a limit.

bracelet
For my last birthday i got a beautiful gold bracelet
A type of jewelry for the wrist.

brackets
I can't eat hard foods or the brackets on my braces will break.
Supports something.

brilliant
It was a brilliant song she sung for idol.
something that is of good standard.

broccoli
I hate it when mum makes me eat broccoli with my dinner.
A green vegetable.

browse
I browsed the internet for hourl looking for delicate info.
To casually look, view.

cafeteria
somedays my mum gives me money to take to school so i can eat at the cafeteria.
Tuckshop-like public eating area.

calendar
I use a calendar to mark all of the importand days in the year.
A poster/book that co0ntains each day of the year.

calories
We are learning about calories and energy in sport science.
measurement for energy.

campaign
For my wise project, i made a campaign about saving animals.
specific objective

cancellation
I was late due to cancellation in traffic lights.
the cancelling of an event, ect.

capital
The capital of Austraila is Canberra.
the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country

carelessness
I usually make mistakes in my work due to carelessness.
not paying enough attention to what one does

carpenter
Today the carpender came to give us a a quote.
one who builds or repairs.

cashier
I am s cashier at Target.
An employee, who works at a place/event.

catalogue
I look in the catalogue for cheaper deals at different places.
publication, such as a book or pamphlet, containing such a list or display

celebrated
I celebrated my 15th birthday at Hamital Island.
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities

challenge
It was a challenge for me to run to the bus stop on time.
something that is of hight achievment and takes vast amount of effort.

character
My best friend is a very interesting character.
Shows features and indivigual nature.

chef
My dream is to become a major chef.
responsible for planning menus

Homework week 2 ~ Universal themes.

3. Knowing about universal themes, write a paragraph addressing the following: Is Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing relevant for a modern audience? Explain your answer with reference to the play's content and characters.

I think in some ways the Shakespeare play is relevant to a modern audience, yet in someways is very different. They language they use is very different from the language we use in today's society, as well as they way that they dressed in the Elizabethan times. Some of the things that happen in the play 'much ado about nothing' are relevant, as the relationships between characters in the play can be related back to people in modern society's own life and their relationships, whether it be with a mother/father (like Hero and Leonarto). Love relationships, (Beatrice and Bendick & Hero and Claudio). These relation ships can be related to modern life.

Homework week 2 ~ Shakespear, who am i?

1. I am brave in battle and I have declared that I will never marry. Who am I?
Benedick.

2. I am wicked and illegitimate. Who am I?
Don John.

3. Borachio wants to call me Hero, to fool Don Pedro and Claudio. Who am I?
Margret.

4. I am a young Lord from Florence and I fall in love with Hero. Who am I?
Claudio.

5. Leonato is my brother. Who am I?
Antonio.

6. I am a constable and I have trouble with my words. Who am I?
Dogberry.

7. Hero is my daughter and Beatrice is my neice. Who am I?
Leonardo.

8. I upset the constable dreadfully when I called him an ass. Who am I?
Barichio.

9. I say I hate Benedict, but, I really love him. Who am I?
Beatrice.

10. I am the Prince of Arragon and I have defeated my brother in battle. Who am I?
Don Pedro.

11. I am a priest and I helped Hero regain her reputation. Who am I?
Friar.

12. I am Don John's nasty sidekick. Who am I?
Conrade.

13. I am in love with Claudio. Who am I?
Hero

14. I reveal that Hero is dead and Don John has escaped. Who am I?
Beatrice.

Homework week 1 ~ Book review.

Specky Magee is a student at Booyong high and he is the star forward for his football club. Specky is 14 years of age and his real name is Simon Magee but all of his friends call him Specky.

Specky has a good reputation for his spectacular marking ability and for kicking plenty of goals during the game. Specky is very popular and has many friends, some of their names are Danny, Robbo, Johnny, Smashing Sols, Gobba, Tiger Girl, Christina, and Screamer.

All of Specky’s friend’s play footy with him. Specky is a good sport on and of the field. Specky has a sister called Alice, who is always giving him a hard time and getting into trouble.In Specky Magee, and the boots of glory, he has to make a decision that will change his life, accepting a scholarship to a new school, or stay at Booyong High, with his mates, and much loved team. Specky finds himself getting himself into a lot of trouble, as he accepts the scholarship, and makes new friends at Gosmore Grammar. And to top this all off, he has to play one of the biggest football games of his life.

Homework week 2 ~ Spelling words

1.abandon
to give up; discontinue; withdraw from: to abandon a research project:
The girl in the yellow dress was left abandoned at the shopping centre.

2.absorb
to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up
The sponge absorbed all of the water.

3.abuse
to use wrongly or improperly; misuse:
We will loose our internet privileges if we abuse them.

4.accent
tone of voice and languafe, found in different parts of the world.

The American girl had a very srong accent.

5.accident
something that is not done on purpose, mistaken.
I fell in the pool by accident.

6.accompanied
to be escorted, comforted by someone.
I was accompanied by my mum to the interview.

7.accomplishment
to complete, finish, or achieve.

I felt i had just made a great accomplishment after winning the award.

8.accurate
something that is correct.
I was very accurate with my maths.

9.acquaint

10.acquire
to apply, deal, and see to something.
It was essential, if you wish to acquire.

11.acres
a form of mesurement.
I own 120 acres of land, in Beaudeasert.

12.activities
a job, game, or any adverb.
I participate in almost all of the activities offered.

13.acute
sharp or severe in effect; intense: acute sorrow;
I was in acute pain, when i fell from the tree.

14.adapt
to fit in, seal to change.
I adapt quickly to new situations.

15.adaptation
to fit in, seal to change.
The girl was slow in adaption to her new school.

16.adequate
as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose;
I show good adequate at the dinner table.

17.adjustment
to change, adjust, or differ.
It took a while for me to make the adjustment to the time difference.

18.administer
to manage (affairs, a government, etc.
the administer of law is John Tomsona.

19.admiration
when you are being (reconised), admired.
I felt much admiration when i got that letter in my locker.

20.admit
to own up, tell trouth; is to admit.
I admit, i was lying to you yesterday.

Schoolwork week 10 ~ Much Ado About Nothing

1. Find out when the play, “Much Ado About Nothing”, was written and describe the storyline.

Much Ado About Nothing, was written in 1598-99, by William Shakespeare. In the novel, Beatrice and his daughter Hero are speaking with a messenger, who has come to tell Leonato that Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, is visiting Messina following some sort of battlem, and that he will be bringing a brave young soldier. Antonio tells his Brother Leonato about how he overheard Claudio admitting he loves Hero and wants to marry her. Don John, the brother of Don Pedro, with his followers, Borachio and Conrade, saying that he feels unwelcome in Messina and plans to cause unrest.

Identify some of the main characters, dividing them into two groups: ‘good’ and ‘evil’.

Good:

Claudio,

Hero,

Don Pedro,

Leonato,

Verges,

Antonio,

Evil:

Don John,

Margaret,
Borachio,
Conrad,

Dogberry,

Do some of them change for better or worse (give an example or two)? Do they change back?

Yes, Claudio changes for the worse and becomes mean and selfish, but soon realizes and changes back.

3. What seem to be the play’s messages? List below. Do you think the play is relevant today?

Don't listen to every thing you hear, there are two sides to every story.

Yes, in a way i think the play is relevant in todays society, and the message is also relevant with all the fighting and arguing that happens in everyday life, it is good to understand that there are two messages to every story.

4. What is the difference between classical tragedy and comedy? Into which category (if either)does this play seem to fit?

Classical Tragedy:

1) Emphasizes human suffering
2) Ends with rigid finality
3) Moves with solemnity and foreboding
4) Emotional Response (pity and fear)
5) Identification with the hero
6) Laments man's fate
7) Criticizes h ubri s , self-delusion,

Classical Comedy:

1) Emphasizes renewal of human nature
2) Moves from rigidity to freedom
3) Plays with prevailing high spirits
4) Intellectual response (ridicule and absurdity)
5) Scorn/approval of protagonist/others
6) Celebrates life
7) Criticizes folly, self-delusion, and complacency

({Acessed 17/9/09} http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/documents/Tragedy_Comedy.pdf)

I think the book falls into the catergory of classical comedy, because it is obvious that the novel, and movie is a comedy.

Homework week 10 ~ Book review

I have just finished reading my book Specky Magee. I really enjoyed the book, and i have no more in the series untill i buy the next book, but i will check and see if they are available at the library first. The book was really good, and i have enjoyed reading the series. I liked it because it was different to the sorts of books i usually read, such as the Twilight series, and Chinese Cinderella. I am planning on getting the next book in the series really soon so i can start reading it and use it to write my book review on next week.

Schoolwork week 10 ~ Elizabethan England

The role of women in Elizabethan England:

The role of women in Elizabethan England, was very limited. They had very clear expectations, the women had to be houswives and give birth to a child every two years. They were not allowed to enter a profession such as law, medicin, or politics.


Class distinctions in Elizabethan England:

There where many different levles of class for women in Elizabethan England, they include, The Nobility, The Gentry, The Yeomanry, and the Poor.

Entertainment in Elizabethan England:
Feasts, Banquets, Fairs, Plays, Mystery Plays, Dancing, Games and Sports.

Education in Elizabethan England:

Elizabethan Education was generally for boys of the Upper and Middle Classes. However, Upper Class girls, often members of the Nobility were also given and education. The following link regarding the Education of Queen Elizabeth describes the type of education offered to the Nobility who were invariably taught by tutors. This page details the type of Education afforded to males during the Elizabethan era.

Fashion in Elizabethan England:

Women:

Underclothes;
Smock or shift, also calleda chemise made of linen
Stockings or hose
Corset or bodice
Farthingale - a hooped skirt
A Roll or Rowle
Stomacher
Petticoat
Kirtle
Forepart
Partlet
Over Clothes;
Gown
Separate sleeves
Ruff
Cloak
Shoes
Hat

Men:

Underclothes;
Shirt
Stockings or hose
Codpiece
Corset
Over Cloth;
Doublet
Separate sleeves
Breeches
Belt
Ruff
Cloak
Shoes
Hat

The monarchy in Elizabethan England:

The monarch of England during the Elizabethan Era was Queen Elizabeth I.

Love, Marriage and Courtship in Elizabethan England:

Marriage was often a political affair; courtly love was "dating" of a sort outside of marriage. Traditional courtly love consisted of the man writing poetry and such for the woman and giving her undue attention, while the woman pretends not to notice in the least. If the woman appreciated the man's advances, she would give him a token of affection, such as a glove or a handkerchief. This would then be carried with the man into battle or competitions as a good luck charm. Ideally, the courtship was never consummated, though the reality was often the opposite, especially as the level of the participants in society rose.

Social etiquette in Elizabethan England:

Elizabethan women would be taught a range of subjects and skills. Manners and etiquette were of prime importance, including how to curtsey. Music, dancing , riding and archery were also taught. These young girls were expected to act as servants to the Ladies of the castle - their duties would be to look after clothes and the assist ladies with dressing and coiffure. Women from the lower classes were also expected to obey the male members of their families without question. All Elizabethan women would be expected to marry, and would be dependant.

Homework week 8 ~ Co-curricular reflection

For term 1, the QGSSSA sport that i signed up for was Touch. I have done touch since i was about 9, and it is my favorite sport. When i signed up this year i was so excited :) When trials came around i knew i would be on the B's team, and i was happy with that. We had a really good season of touch, and i was really happy when i got voted as captain of the team. Our team was undefeated for most of the season, loosing only one game. We made it to the grand finals, which was in Brisbane. It was the longest, hardest, most hectic game i have ever played. We went in to drop off, and with only three players left on the field we scored a try. It was the best moment, all of the St Hilda's teams where watching us, because they had all finished their games. I was so happy that we had finished of the season with a win :) I can't wait until next year when we sign up for touch again. I encourage everyone to do Touch, because it is such a fun game, and you get to meet so many new people. It is really good :)

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Homework week 8 ~ Book review

I have just finished the 2nd half of the book "Specky Magee and the great footy contest" and i loved it :) In the last half of the book, Specky and his mates trial for the great footy contest, which was advertised all over the media in Australia. He is excited to see one of his good mates there, who he hasn't seen for a long time. Specky and his friend Johnny team up, and have great sucess with their results in the contest. Specky is horrified to hear that they will have a new member join the team for the last half of the season, Screamer. Specky and Screamer, have many fights during the story, but one that will top it off, and turn everyone against Screamer.

Homework week 7 ~ Book review

I am currently reading a book called Specky Magee "and the great footy contest."

I am really enjoying the book, i never thought it would be a book that i would like, but i became interested in it straight after reading the first page. I found the book when i was looking through the draws in my brothers room :| and gathered together the rest of the series. I am now half way into the book and can not put it down. The book is about a boy "Specky" and his school Aussie-rules team, and the troubles that they come across. Specky and his team mates are shocked to hear that their coach is going to retire, and they seem even more shocked to find out who their new coach is. They cant believe that they are going to be coached by a lady for the rest of the season. Mean while, specky cant stop thinking about a girl he met, who also, is obsessed AFL.

Homework week 7 ~ My ad :)

1. What message you hope the ad will deliver.

I hope that this anti bullying poster, will give the message to teenagers, that bullying is not acceptable. I have put the message in a stop sign, because that gives a clear, strong message that it is unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. Then i have a picture of a boy physically bullying another boy, then a note saying, imagine if you where the victim.

2. Why did you make certain choices regarding colour schemes, graphics and words?

I chose the red for the stop sign because it is simple and effective, and the phrase "imagine if you were the victim" is also very simple, but can clearly portray the message to the audience.

3. How effective do you think this ad will be?

I think my ad will be very effective, because as simple as it is, it has a very strong message, and is easy to understand.

4. Who is the target audience of your ad? I.e which age group, boys or girls, etc.

The target audience for my ad is around the teenage age group, both boys and girls. This is because the ad is very easy for younger people to understand, and the image helps see the message.

Agree:
It is unfair, for the women in Northern India, that their much loved, long luscious hair, has to all be all shaved off dry, causing them to be left in pain, whilst their hair is sold for up to $5000 dollars to rich women that live in the country, an not one cent of the money going towards the women's who hair it is.

The money that being paid for the hair extentions goes towards the Indian temple. They await on a cold stone floor for hours, to then have to sacrifice their hair as they have it shaved dry, leaving their head balled, and in pain.

In conclusion, i agree with the article, and that it is unfair to the Northern Indian women to be told that they have to sacrifice their hair.

Disagree:
I am writing this letter to disagree with the article, because i think that beauty comes as a price, and if celebrity's want to buy the hair extensions than it is their choice and they shouldn't been criticized for it. It is not such a big deal for the women in Northern India to give up their hair once they have had it long for more than 15 years.

I think it would be nice for the Indian women to have no hair to worry about and it will keep them cooler in the hot seasons when they don't have long hair draped over their soldiers.

In conclusion, i think that it should be up to themselves if people want to but hair extensions to make their hair thicker and longer, so the public should not critize them as it is their choice.

Homework Week 7 ~ (Spelling words, definitions & sentences)

Absolutely
I absolutely love the hot weather, and spending time at the beach with my friends.
Without exception; completely; wholly; entirely.

Immediately
I am going for a swim immediately when I get home from school, so I can cool off from the heat.
Without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once.

Necessarily
I told my mum that it was not necessarily my fault that I got in trouble at school, as I was just there when the incident occurred, and I was not involved.
By or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement.

Carefully
I looked through my cupboard very carefully, trying to choose the best outfit for the party on the weekend.
By or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement.

Obstinately
I obstinately stormed out of the room after my big sister kicked me off the compute.
Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

Voluntarily
I voluntarily work at the homeless shelter after school on Tuesdays, and the hours go towards my community service.
Done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice: a voluntary contribution.

Sensibly
My brother drives the car very sensibly when my mum or dad are in the car.
Having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment:

Efficiently
My family uses our air-conditioner very efficiently.
Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable: a reliable, efficient secretary.

Frantically
I frantically ran through the house looking for my phone, as we where running late for school.
Desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, pain, etc.; frenzied.

Optimistically
I try to look at every opportunity optimistically, and with a good positive attitude, for example camp.
Disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.

Scientifically
My friend is very scientifically intelligent.
Of or pertaining to science or the sciences: scientific studies.

Temporarily
I was temporarily put in the A’s team for touch season, as there where many injured players.

Unbelievable
I think it will be an unbelievable experience going on exchange next year.
Too dubious or improbable to be believed.

Irretrievable
The doctor said that the rash on my leg may be very irretrievable
Difficult or impossible to retrieve or discouver.

Inflammable
The picture on the derodiant bottle, is warning us that it is inflammable.
Capable of being set on fire; combustible; flammable.

Charitable
It is great that so many celebritys are so charitable.
Generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals.

Irresistible
I think that Cadbury chocolate is irresistible.
Not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood.

Resignation
When i arrived late at school, mum and i went to sign in at the registration desk.
A formal statement, document, etc, stating that one gives up an office, position, etc.

Autonomous
I recived a card in the mail almost autonomously.
Self-governing; independent; subject to its own laws only.

Receivership
It was good to see that i was in line for the receivership of the book donations.
The condition of being in the hands of a receiver

Homework Week 7 ~ (picture analysis)

Picture one: This is a picture of a green frog with the green background, which is representing Recycling, Reuse, and environmentally friendly. This is to encourage more people to start recycling. This is aimed at a wide range of people, because it is so simple, and clearly portrays the message which is trying to be set. The quote at the bottom is simple and easy to remember and that is why the creator used it. I think the advertisement reaches its purpose of getting the message about recycling across. Green has been used in this image to represent the environment, and so the message stands clear that it is about recycling.

Picture two: This image is encouraging people to vote earth, and help the environment. This image is advertising, that on Saturday March the 28 8:30pm to 9:30pm. This is hoping that people will turn their lights of for an hour for the earth. This advertisement is aimed at older people because young people are most likely not to do it. Again, green is used to give the earth, and environment effect. On the top of the advertisement it gets people interested in what it is about. The diagram is also a big help to show what the advertisement is about.