If you have any suggestions on new books or your thoughts on The Scoch Trials please leave them in the comments. :)
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Final Thoughts on Ship Breaker
I finished the book Ship Breaker sometime last week. Overall I thought the author did a wonderful job telling this story. I have to say it ended a bit abrubtly. Coming toward the end of the book I felt like there could still be a whole other chapter on the end to tell the reader what happened to all the characters. I would reccomend this book to anyone who is looking for something to read and enjoys dystopians. It is on the list for possible summer reading books. I would definatly reccomend it if you are trying to figure out witch book to read over the summer. I loved it. Overall I think I would give it a four star rating.
Now that I have finished this book I need something new to read. I am thinking of reading the second Maze Runner book, The Scorch Trials. I read the first one about a month ago because I saw they were making a movie about it. I went into the book hoping for it to be on the same level as the other dystopians-made-movies like Hunger Games and Divergent. I think it met this expectation. I never blogged about it because it only took me four days to read. I am hoping for the same amount of exitement and energy going into the next book.
If you have any suggestions on new books or your thoughts on The Scoch Trials please leave them in the comments. :)
If you have any suggestions on new books or your thoughts on The Scoch Trials please leave them in the comments. :)
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Ship Breaker-Meaning of Family
In this book there are several meanings of family. For Nailer his family is his father, who beats him and does drugs in front of him. The only family Nailer has ever known is his father that is currently searching for him so he can kill him. This is very different from the thought of family that Nita knows.
When she gets kidnapped by Pyce, her father is willing to do anything to get her back. Nita's father will ruin his company for Nita so Pyce can take it over. She knows her father would do anythig for her. She sees family as the most important part of her life.
This difference isn't just because of their class or where they were raised. For example, Pima's mother. Nailer knows that she would protect both he and Pima. Nailer considers them more of his family than his dad. In both cases however who each person considers their family the ones who care about them the most.
There are two different definitions of family. One is the dictionary definition which is, "a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not" (dictioary.com). The other is the people you love and spend your time with. Both of these definitions of family are present in Ship Breaker.
The people I call my family are my mom, dad, sister, and brother. These are the people related to me by blood and also the people that I spend my time with. I can relate my family to the connection between Nailer and Pima's mother. My family is also looking out for me and always wants the best for me.
Family is a large concept in Ship Breaker. It gives both types of family and what they do for one another. I t shows the importance of family in each characters life and how their family has effected who they are.
When she gets kidnapped by Pyce, her father is willing to do anything to get her back. Nita's father will ruin his company for Nita so Pyce can take it over. She knows her father would do anythig for her. She sees family as the most important part of her life.
This difference isn't just because of their class or where they were raised. For example, Pima's mother. Nailer knows that she would protect both he and Pima. Nailer considers them more of his family than his dad. In both cases however who each person considers their family the ones who care about them the most.
There are two different definitions of family. One is the dictionary definition which is, "a basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not" (dictioary.com). The other is the people you love and spend your time with. Both of these definitions of family are present in Ship Breaker.
The people I call my family are my mom, dad, sister, and brother. These are the people related to me by blood and also the people that I spend my time with. I can relate my family to the connection between Nailer and Pima's mother. My family is also looking out for me and always wants the best for me.
Family is a large concept in Ship Breaker. It gives both types of family and what they do for one another. I t shows the importance of family in each characters life and how their family has effected who they are.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
About Ship Breakers
National Geographic wrote an article about how ship breakers in Bangladesh lived and worked. It talks about the horrible conditions they work in and how dirty and unsafe the job is. The article says, " ...they’re often constructed with toxic materials, such as asbestos and lead." These are the ship that they work on and take apart. "...the industry remains extremely dirty and dangerous."
The article explains how dangerous the job is. "He and his fellow workers had been cutting a large section for three days, but it wouldn’t fall. During a rainstorm they took shelter beneath the piece, and it suddenly gave way." These are the condition that they deal with every day. They are dangerous and dirty. It is a constant problem for people working there.
There are people tring to change the conditions but there is nothing much that they can change. The ship will always be dirty and dangerous.
Read the entire article: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/05/shipbreakers/gwin-text
The article explains how dangerous the job is. "He and his fellow workers had been cutting a large section for three days, but it wouldn’t fall. During a rainstorm they took shelter beneath the piece, and it suddenly gave way." These are the condition that they deal with every day. They are dangerous and dirty. It is a constant problem for people working there.
There are people tring to change the conditions but there is nothing much that they can change. The ship will always be dirty and dangerous.
Read the entire article: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/05/shipbreakers/gwin-text
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Krista Ramsey, Locking into the magic of Legos
This article is about the effects of Legos on children. It describes the good qualities and necessary skills that come with children playing with Legos. (http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/02/15/krista-locking-into-the-magic-of-legos/5521245/)
I think the best written line is, "With Legos, kids build sturdy little creations – which, in turn, build sturdy kids. ?" I think this is the best line because it summarizes the rest of the article very well. The diction in this piece is low and casual. The author also uses to definitions of sturdy, one with the Lego structures and one with the children.
Ramsey's columns mostly inform the readers on her opinions. For example in the second article Krista shows her opinion on how people should dress at certain occations. And in the third article she shares her opinion on how Legos benefit children. She also gave her opinion on how much time kids spend on their devices and also gives quotes from professionals to support her ideas.
Three Questions:
1.) What is the best column you have ever written?
2.) What do you do when you are stumped on what to write?
3.) How much time do you spend writing?
Read the full article: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/02/15/krista-locking-into-the-magic-of-legos/5521245/
I think the best written line is, "With Legos, kids build sturdy little creations – which, in turn, build sturdy kids. ?" I think this is the best line because it summarizes the rest of the article very well. The diction in this piece is low and casual. The author also uses to definitions of sturdy, one with the Lego structures and one with the children.
Ramsey's columns mostly inform the readers on her opinions. For example in the second article Krista shows her opinion on how people should dress at certain occations. And in the third article she shares her opinion on how Legos benefit children. She also gave her opinion on how much time kids spend on their devices and also gives quotes from professionals to support her ideas.
Three Questions:
1.) What is the best column you have ever written?
2.) What do you do when you are stumped on what to write?
3.) How much time do you spend writing?
Read the full article: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/02/15/krista-locking-into-the-magic-of-legos/5521245/
This Post Will Have Spoilers
http://shipbreaker.wikia.com/wiki/Ship_Breaker (Ship Breaker Wiki Page)
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Ship Breaker
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
I have decided to read the Divergent series again. The movie is coming out on Friday and I wanted to remember what was going on. I am currently on the third book. I am so excited for the movie. My goal is to finish the series before Friday so that leaves me it's 352 pages to read in 2 days. I probably won't be able to do it but I will try.
View Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sutgWjz10sM
View Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sutgWjz10sM
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