Quick Write: Who I'd Persuade

Note: This is my most serious quick write yet. If u are a sucker for emotional and tragic things, keep that in mind.

If I could persuade one person to do one thing for me one time, I'd persuade God to give back my grandma. In 1996 she died and I never got to meet her. My parents got married in 1998 so she never got or see them wed either. My dad isn't complete without her and I can't imagine what it's like to see my moms parents visit every year. When I went to South Africa, all of my great aunts, her sisters, said that I would've loved her and her company. I do still love her even though I only know her spirit which looks over and takes care of me every day. I almost broke down and cried whenever they talked about her. I guess they've just learned how to deal with the pain better than me. We lost her to lung cancer but she never smoked and was so healthy. It's not fair and she should still be here today. But I guess life must go on with or with out the ones you love. I just wish I could meet one day, one time and give her a kiss and a hug.

Quick Write: $100

If I found $100, I'd yell out, "That's where I put those spare bills!" or "I've been looking for these!" Then I would shove the money into my pocket and run home. When I got home I would do my happy dance and I wouldn't be able to stop smiling even if I broke my arm. The next day I would go to the mall with my friends and get cute shirts and clothes from XXI and H&M. Then I'd go to Sephora and get eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, coverup, and other make-up necessities. My mon doesn't let me wear make up unless it's a special occasion but how could she say no if it was with my own money. Well she couldn't. Any left over cash would be blown on hostess twinkles, donuts, and other sweets that my parents NEVER get for me when we go to the supermarket. This is how I'd spend $100.

Quick Write: A Wish for 7th Graders

I wish 7th graders would...

- all love llamas and alpacas
- be nice to one another
- wear a name tag
- be themselves
- give me money
- be smart
- not be so judgmental
- be better listeners when people help them w/ algebra homework ( addressed to Iman)
- not care about looks
- be more mature (boys)
- be treated more like adults
- not make such big deals out of little things
- not worry about gossip and drama
- be creative
- have less responsibilities
- have better electives
- hang out more
- not worry about boy/girl friends
- focus more on their studies/school
- not be so racist

Quick Write: I Hate It

The thing I hate the most is a very, very, very, very, ugh I could go on FOREVER and ever and and OMG!! You get it, very annoying kid in my advisory. HIs goal in life is to get the largest amount of people to hate him the most they possibly can hate someone. Man did he succeed! I definitely benefit from hating him because if he thought we were friends, EWW! then he'd try to hang out with me more, EWW! and then he'd annoy me even more! By the time that would happen, I'd probably rip out ALL of my hair!! It costs me only one teenie tiny little friend less by absolutely hating this mysterious person. For me to stop hating him, he'll have to stop being sooo annoying and change his entire personality and I know that he never will do that let alone want to.

Quick Write: Maggiano's

• Italian restaurant
• formal restaurant
• has private party rooms that you can rent out
• has pasta, pizza, salad & appetizers
• waitress' & waiters' outfits are formal and all in unison

Quick Write: Best & Worst

There are many good & bad things about me. A good thing is that I'm a diligent & hard worker. I take pride in my work & a like to make it look nice and neat. Another good thing about me is that I'm caring and giving. I like to give people I care about presents for special occasions. A final good thing about me is that I'm smart. I get good grades and in 6th grade everyone came to me for help on class and home work. But nobody is perfect so I do come with some catches. Some of my stories that I think are funny can drag on and/or be a you have to be there moment. I'm also very curious and not only can curiosity kill the cat, but it can get human pre-teens in trouble. One last down fall to me is that I'm crazy and have a bubbly personality but sometimes I can get over-excited.

Quick Write: Teachers Persuasive Techniques

1st (Amigo): cause and effect- whoever had the best dance by the show, donut party
2nd (Rhodes): cause and effect- if you talk, you stay after class
3rd (Bohlander): analogy- compares you to all the other good students @ roll call, is you mess around
4th (McCabe): emotional language- can use his "dramatic voice" so you realize what you did wrong and have some guilt
5th (Kelly): downplay- @ the beginning of a new lesson, says that every algebra concept will be easy
6th (Kelly): analogy- when you talk out loud, he compares you to everyone else who aren't talking

Quick Write: Best Persuasive Techniques

Parents: downplay, exaggeration, oversimplification
Teachers: downplay, generalization
Friends: connotations, rhetorical ?s, emotional language
Brother: cause & effect, rhetorical ?s, analogy

Quick Write: Facts & Opinions

Fact
1. Mr. McCabe is a teacher
2. Jamie's last name is Roberts
3. My cat Snowflake is 1.5 yrs old
4. Cassie is a directioner
5. Motel 6 now has wifi

Opinion
1. Mr. McCabe is a good teacher
2. Jamie is pretty
3. Snowflake is the cutest cat EVER & unlike Devin's cat, doesn't kill helpless coyotes & bunnies
4. Cassie is a loyal directioner
5. The wifi sucks @ Hale