Thursday, January 21, 2010
ch 19 vocab
Inhabitants- a person or animal that inhabits a place, esp. as a permanent resident. the inhabitants of the shore house were all tanned and in their twenties.
Apprentices- a person who works for another in order to learn a trade. The celebrities agreed to be apprentices on the reality show.
Congested- to fill to excess; overcrowd or
overburden; clog. The club was congested when they went on Friday.
Marvelous- superb; excellent; great. The guidos have marvelous tans and hair.
Possessed- having; possessing. The cops claimed possessed marijuana when he was arrested.
Intricate- having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved. They got lost in the intricate maze.
Uncertainty- the state of being uncertain; doubt; hesitancy. Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty.
transparent- having the property of transmitting
rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen. The ghost was transparent.
ch 19 questions
What does it means that Ishmael had to be reinstated into the normal society?
Ishmeal being reinstated meant that he was ready to go live outside of the camp.
Why do you think the 2 weeks felt longer than the 8 months at Benin home?
I think he was probably so anxious to get out of there, he was looking forward to it.
tell me a time where you felt like time was so long. Why
When I drive up to go see my auntie and cousins by 29 palms it seems like forever but it is only two hours. I think it is because I don't get to see them often
Why do you think he survived the war?
I think he was just lucky to survive the war. I also think fate played a part in it because now he is sharing his story.
Would you want to be the only survivor from your family?
I would hate to be the only survior in my family, i would be very lonely.
List the items that he packed in his plastic bag.
A pair of sneakers, four tee shirts, three shorts, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a bottle of lotion, a Walkman and some cassettes, two long sleeved shirts, two paris of pants and a tie.
What happen with Mambu? Why do you think that his family doesn’t want him?
Mambu went back to the front lines because his family didnt want him.
Can you or someone you know relate to mambu? Give me an example
I know some people whos family doesnt want anything to do with them because of things they have done.
Tell me time where you had to leave and you never you will never see your friends again.
I havent had a time where I left and didnt get to see my friends but, I have had a couple friends pass away and now I will never get to see them again.
How does Ishmael feel about Ester. What did he want to tell her but never did?
Ishmael loves Esther. Thats how he feels and thats what he cant say.
When his uncle picked him up, how did he treat him?
His uncle treats him like he is his own son.
Described how Ishmael was welcomed into the family.
Ishmael was welcomed with a big feast.
What do you think he is thinking about his living situation now? Who does he share a room with?
I think he feels relieved. He shares a room with his older cousin.
Who took him to sneak out and where did they go?
His older cousin Allie took him out to a pub.
How were everyone dressed, how is that very different from what he is use to.
The boys all had their pants ironed and thier shirts tucked in. The girls all wore beautiful flowered dresses and high heels.
How were the girls dancing to him?
One girl was dancing close to Ishmael.
What memory came back to him during dancing?
He remembered a town he had attacked during a school dance
What does upline mean?
It refers too the backwardness of the inner country, its inhabitants, and their mannerisms
What were the interviews for?
The interview was for two childern to be sent to the United Nations in New York.
Who is Dr. Tamba?
Dr. Tamba is a man who he was told to meet at the United States embassy.
Did he get his Visa?
Mr Kamara took him to get his visa.
Where is he off to now??
ishmael is going to New York city for the conference.
Ishmeal being reinstated meant that he was ready to go live outside of the camp.
Why do you think the 2 weeks felt longer than the 8 months at Benin home?
I think he was probably so anxious to get out of there, he was looking forward to it.
tell me a time where you felt like time was so long. Why
When I drive up to go see my auntie and cousins by 29 palms it seems like forever but it is only two hours. I think it is because I don't get to see them often
Why do you think he survived the war?
I think he was just lucky to survive the war. I also think fate played a part in it because now he is sharing his story.
Would you want to be the only survivor from your family?
I would hate to be the only survior in my family, i would be very lonely.
List the items that he packed in his plastic bag.
A pair of sneakers, four tee shirts, three shorts, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a bottle of lotion, a Walkman and some cassettes, two long sleeved shirts, two paris of pants and a tie.
What happen with Mambu? Why do you think that his family doesn’t want him?
Mambu went back to the front lines because his family didnt want him.
Can you or someone you know relate to mambu? Give me an example
I know some people whos family doesnt want anything to do with them because of things they have done.
Tell me time where you had to leave and you never you will never see your friends again.
I havent had a time where I left and didnt get to see my friends but, I have had a couple friends pass away and now I will never get to see them again.
How does Ishmael feel about Ester. What did he want to tell her but never did?
Ishmael loves Esther. Thats how he feels and thats what he cant say.
When his uncle picked him up, how did he treat him?
His uncle treats him like he is his own son.
Described how Ishmael was welcomed into the family.
Ishmael was welcomed with a big feast.
What do you think he is thinking about his living situation now? Who does he share a room with?
I think he feels relieved. He shares a room with his older cousin.
Who took him to sneak out and where did they go?
His older cousin Allie took him out to a pub.
How were everyone dressed, how is that very different from what he is use to.
The boys all had their pants ironed and thier shirts tucked in. The girls all wore beautiful flowered dresses and high heels.
How were the girls dancing to him?
One girl was dancing close to Ishmael.
What memory came back to him during dancing?
He remembered a town he had attacked during a school dance
What does upline mean?
It refers too the backwardness of the inner country, its inhabitants, and their mannerisms
What were the interviews for?
The interview was for two childern to be sent to the United Nations in New York.
Who is Dr. Tamba?
Dr. Tamba is a man who he was told to meet at the United States embassy.
Did he get his Visa?
Mr Kamara took him to get his visa.
Where is he off to now??
ishmael is going to New York city for the conference.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
ch 18 vocab
Emphasized- to give emphasis to; lay stress upon; stress. The teacher emphasized the importance of this test.
Monologue- a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker. I like watching Jay Leno's monologue.
Rehabilitated- to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like. The celebrity need to go to rehab to be rehabilitated.
Reggae- a style of Jamaican popular music blending blues, calypso, and rock-'n'-roll, characterized by a strong syncopated rhythm and lyrics of social protest. There was a reggae benefit show for my friend who passed away.
Continually- very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually. She continually used marijuana.
Concerns- to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect. The water shortage concerns us all.
Reuniting- to unite again, as after separation. She was in the business of reuniting people.
Repatriated- to bring or send back (a person, esp. a prisoner of war, a refugee, etc.) to his or her country or land of citizenship. She was repatriated after her visa expired.
Monologue- a form of dramatic entertainment, comedic solo, or the like by a single speaker. I like watching Jay Leno's monologue.
Rehabilitated- to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like. The celebrity need to go to rehab to be rehabilitated.
Reggae- a style of Jamaican popular music blending blues, calypso, and rock-'n'-roll, characterized by a strong syncopated rhythm and lyrics of social protest. There was a reggae benefit show for my friend who passed away.
Continually- very often; at regular or frequent intervals; habitually. She continually used marijuana.
Concerns- to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect. The water shortage concerns us all.
Reuniting- to unite again, as after separation. She was in the business of reuniting people.
Repatriated- to bring or send back (a person, esp. a prisoner of war, a refugee, etc.) to his or her country or land of citizenship. She was repatriated after her visa expired.
ch 18 questions
Why does Ishmael believe he has nothing to live for anymore?
Ishmael felt like he had nothing to live for because he had no family.
How does Ester treat Ishmael? What does she do to comfort him?
Esther treats Ishmael like a little brother. She comforts him by putting her arms around him and hugging him when he is upset.
Who is Abigail? Describe her
Abigail was a girl that Ishmael used to go to school with.
Who are the visitors that came to the center to visit? Describe their appearance
The visitors were from the European Commission, the UN, and UNICEF. They wore suits and ties.
Do you think these visitors made him nervous?
I think the visitors probably did make him nervous.
What did Esther want Ishmael to do for the talent show?
Esther wanted Ishmael to do a hip-hop play about the redemption of a child soldier.
What did the Mr. Kamara tell Ishmael after the event?
Mr. Kamara asked Ishmael if he wanted to be the spokesperson for the center.
What would he tell people at gatherings in Freetown?.
Ishmael would tell people in Freetown that child soldiering must be stopped and that they can be rehabilitated.
Who do you think Ishmael felt when he saw Mohamad? And why?
I think Ishmael felt comforted seeing someone from his past. Seeing Mohamad probably made him feel like he had someone to be there for him.
Who is Tommy? Describe.
Tommy is Ishmael's uncle. He is Ishmael's dad's brother and he is a carpenter.
What does “repatriated” mean?
Being repatriated meant to be sent back to live with his uncle.
Describe Tommy as he walks inside and first meets Ishmael.
He is tall with a genuine smile and long hands. He looked Ishmael directly in the eyes and smiled at him. When he hugged Ishmael he cried.
Tel me a time where you reunited with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. What was it like.
I was reunited with one of my close friends and it was weird. Its a weird feeling to be around someone you haven't been around in a long time.
How often was Tommy going to visit?
Tommy was going to visit every weekend.
Why do you think Ishmael would feel guilty if he told his friends about his uncle?
I think Ishmael would feel guilty because none of his friends have any family.
Why did Ishmael love the walks with his uncle? Why were those walks important to him
Ishmael loved the walks with his uncle because he got to talk about his childhood and about growing up with his father.
How would you feel meeting your new family in his situation?
I would feel very nervous but relieved also.
Where does uncle live? Describe it
Ishmael's uncle lives in hilly area in the western part of Freetown. His house overlooked the bay, but had no electricity or running water.
Describe his aunt.
She was short with very dark skin, round cheek bones, and bright eyes.
How do you think she feels about Ishmael coming to stay with them?
I think she wants to help Ishmael so i think she is looking forward to it.
What did Ishmael learn about his grandfather?
Ishmael learned that his grandfather had many wives.
Tell me one thing you learned about your family.
Ive learned that my family is full of scandals and that they cannot be trusted.
Ishmael felt like he had nothing to live for because he had no family.
How does Ester treat Ishmael? What does she do to comfort him?
Esther treats Ishmael like a little brother. She comforts him by putting her arms around him and hugging him when he is upset.
Who is Abigail? Describe her
Abigail was a girl that Ishmael used to go to school with.
Who are the visitors that came to the center to visit? Describe their appearance
The visitors were from the European Commission, the UN, and UNICEF. They wore suits and ties.
Do you think these visitors made him nervous?
I think the visitors probably did make him nervous.
What did Esther want Ishmael to do for the talent show?
Esther wanted Ishmael to do a hip-hop play about the redemption of a child soldier.
What did the Mr. Kamara tell Ishmael after the event?
Mr. Kamara asked Ishmael if he wanted to be the spokesperson for the center.
What would he tell people at gatherings in Freetown?.
Ishmael would tell people in Freetown that child soldiering must be stopped and that they can be rehabilitated.
Who do you think Ishmael felt when he saw Mohamad? And why?
I think Ishmael felt comforted seeing someone from his past. Seeing Mohamad probably made him feel like he had someone to be there for him.
Who is Tommy? Describe.
Tommy is Ishmael's uncle. He is Ishmael's dad's brother and he is a carpenter.
What does “repatriated” mean?
Being repatriated meant to be sent back to live with his uncle.
Describe Tommy as he walks inside and first meets Ishmael.
He is tall with a genuine smile and long hands. He looked Ishmael directly in the eyes and smiled at him. When he hugged Ishmael he cried.
Tel me a time where you reunited with someone you haven’t seen for a long time. What was it like.
I was reunited with one of my close friends and it was weird. Its a weird feeling to be around someone you haven't been around in a long time.
How often was Tommy going to visit?
Tommy was going to visit every weekend.
Why do you think Ishmael would feel guilty if he told his friends about his uncle?
I think Ishmael would feel guilty because none of his friends have any family.
Why did Ishmael love the walks with his uncle? Why were those walks important to him
Ishmael loved the walks with his uncle because he got to talk about his childhood and about growing up with his father.
How would you feel meeting your new family in his situation?
I would feel very nervous but relieved also.
Where does uncle live? Describe it
Ishmael's uncle lives in hilly area in the western part of Freetown. His house overlooked the bay, but had no electricity or running water.
Describe his aunt.
She was short with very dark skin, round cheek bones, and bright eyes.
How do you think she feels about Ishmael coming to stay with them?
I think she wants to help Ishmael so i think she is looking forward to it.
What did Ishmael learn about his grandfather?
Ishmael learned that his grandfather had many wives.
Tell me one thing you learned about your family.
Ive learned that my family is full of scandals and that they cannot be trusted.
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