We all were created in Gods image. All of us are the same in the inside so why do we differ from each other? When it comes to physical differences those are easily explained scientifically. How and why are we different mentally? Is this what divides us? It is said that humans only use 10% of our brain. What is the other 90%? But that's a different post entirely. The number one this that differs us is our free will. Not that mine and yours are different but we use it differently. Some use it for good, while some use ti to cause harm to others or even try and create the perfect race. The worst part about this, is that you never are really worn in what you do. It might be morally wrong but when people do bad things, in their heads it was a good thing. It is kinda like opposite day 365 days a year for some people. Or is it really opposite? Maybe our opposite but what do we say is right and wrong when in everyone's mind its different. This is were morals rally clear things up. We usually try to do what is morally right and acceptable but for other people somethings are moral correct while others are not. So how do we set a base for this? Usually this consists how human rights. That is why such bad things as stealing and such are considered legally wrong and morally wrong. But, in the robbers head, they could of thought it was perfectly fine. God gave us free will and opinions, but this definitely makes our lives a little more complicated then we would like but that's what makes life interesting, right?
You are recognized by your identity. People either like it or don't. What really is your identity though? Is it more then just your name etc.? The short answer is yes but why? According to dictionary.com, your identity is the"condition of being oneself or itself, and not another; condition or character as to who a person or what a thing is." This would be correct. It simply just isn't what your name is or where you were born, it is much more then that. It is Where I'm From or in this case, where you are from. It is simply yet also complicatedly just who you are. It's your personality, what you like and what you don't. Yet, it is also what made you you. What makes you sad and what makes you happy. Your success and your downfalls. It is your past and what you want your future to be but, it is also what you hide. We all leave apart of ourselves at home and never bring it into the light. This is our true identity, the part that no one sees. Us, as humans, only choose to show the side of us that we want to be seen and admired. Our true identity is such but so much more. Mentally, physically, spiritually, and physiologically we make up our identities.
This week we took a more grammatical look at our studies. Even though we are in eighth grade, we still make grammatical errors. One of the main focuses of this week was commonly confused words. Personally, I do get some words confused. We were assigned two no red ink assignments on the subject. I like no red ink, but I always accidentally click the wrong answer multiple times, even on tests! I do find it fun and easier then worksheets but is not good for tests. Anyways, all of us commonly confuse words and not even notice it! It is a silly mistake and relatively easy to fix. Making sure you don’t confuse words is very important. Epically when you are a student! This also makes you look unprofessional. On another note, this week we also wrote an essay on the American Dream. What is the American dream and how did MLK, Abraham Lincoln, and Langston Hughes talk about the American dream in their works. This week personally, was very fun and full of interesting thoughts and ideas. I really enjoyed writing our essay on the American Dream, whcih for me, was very unusual. Can't wait to start another week!
Lions, Serengeti, by: Michael Nichols, is a gorgeous photo capturing two male lions. Both of these lions are named, on the left is C-Boy and on the right is Hildur. For these two, teamwork is essential, having to control two prides. Those being the Vumbi and Simba East. To learn more about this photo and Michael Nichols, go to: http://www.michaelnicknichols.com. Personally this photo captures the king of the jungle perfectly; it's elegance, beauty, sense of pride, and sense of dominance. It shows this by mainly their stature. They stand proud and predatorily. They might be beautiful but are truly dangerous. What else does this photo mean? What is the lion doing on the right? Why was it taken? This photo could involve man vs. nature, was taken for the beauty, or talks about how some of the most beautiful things are the most dangerous. Hildur (the lion on the right), is shaking rain of his mane as it was raining as the photo was taken. It was taken to show others the simplistic ness of nature and beauty. This photo has the power to teach, create curiosity, and inspire others. It has the power to teach by showing others the beauty of nature. It has the power to create curiosity, it does this by showing us the outside world and what other lands have to offer. It inspires us to preserve nature, see all things beautiful, and to love all creatures. This photo does this by embracing nature and it's beauty but is it about something else? Something deeper? It could be talking about beauty covering danger. As in stated previously, some of the most beautiful things are the most dangerous. For example, lions are one of the most dangerous animals in the wild but are one of the prettiest. For more on dangerous animals, go to: http://www.smashinglists.com/15-beautiful-but-deadly-animals/
This week we took Cornell notes on a clip of Martin Luther King Junior’s lost speech. This speech was recently found; it has “not been heard for more than 50 years.” (pbs.org) It was found in November and was spoken in New York City September 12, 1962, and came during a commemoration marking the 100th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. My Cornell notes can be seen below and can be used as reference. Martin Luther King Jr. talks about the Emancipation Proclamation. “The proclamation of inferiority has contended with the proclamation of emancipation, negating its liberating force…Inferiority has justified the low living standards of the Negro, sanctioned his separation from the majority culture…and enslaved him physically and physiologically.” (Martin Luther King Jr.) Here Martin Luther King Jr. states what inferiority has done to African-Americans; separating them from culture, enslaving them physically, and enslaving them mentally. Dr. King continues, “All Americans must enlist in a crusade finally to make the race question an ugly relic of a dark past. When that day dawns, the Emancipation Proclamation will be commemorated in luminous glory.” This PBS article can be found here: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/nation/jan-june14/mlk_01-20.html It includes a video and transcript of the video. This small part of this lost speech was amazing and truthful. You could hear or read the passion is Dr. King’s words. He fought for what was right and what he thought was right. Sadly this ended in his murder at the age of only 39. He speaks the truth and sadness of the period and of how the African-American people were treated. He also states how the Emancipation Proclamation did not do as much as it promised. Dr. King also spoke on how to change this. Changing this will make our country a better and safer home for all. Even though Dr. King’s dream became a reality, racism in general, is still present in America today.
So this is my first post. Exciting, I guess. Anyways, today wasn't different from usually. Still have homework to do! I don't have much to talk about so, lets talk about SLEs that we used today. College and career ready in the 21st century is always used and present. Always being on our devices and learning. Not just about curriculum but also about ourselves and others. School is a very safe place to fail and to get back up on your feet! " And why do we fall, Bruce? So we can learn to pick ourselves up." - Thomas Wayne to his son Bruce Batman Begins Sorry for not being able to talk more. Talk to you tomorrow!
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