Michelle Friedman — Science Leadership Academy @ Center City

Dillon Hershey and Michelle Friedman - Predicting Crime Podcast

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Science And Society - Best - Y on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 2:57 pm

For this final Science and Society project, Dillon and I created a podcast where we acted as Karl Kobalt and Dwight Dewalt (the long time twin brothers and short term enemies) on the show Bomb-Ass-Brothers. The characters bicker and learn about interesting scientific topics.

This installment of the show featured research data from Lebanon and studies conducted on young children. Ultimately, we recognized there might be some debate in this contentious topic and though some data might have harsh consequences, it is all very applicable to society and policies.

Find the podcast here.

We hope you enjoy listening. Thank you!

McCarthy Unabridged: The Road, Page 252

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Being Human - Giknis - C on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 10:33 pm

The passage below is the scene in the middle of the night at the beach that never made it through the final edits of The Road.

Standing back up on his feet was difficult. He walked a bit farther away from the boy, toward the beach. He bent over with his hands on his knees. He knew he wouldn’t last much longer, his lungs ached and he head spun. He prayed the boy didnt remember any of this when the sun comes up tomorrow. The waves were rolling slowly, crashing and pulling closer. Still coughing and spitting up blood the man quickly started.

He ran to the boy. He was still asleep and the man felt his forehead. It subsided and was back to normal. The boy was whimpering quietly and tears were leaving dirty streaks on his cheeks. Please, leave my papa hes got the fire… me instead. The man sat next to the boy. Tears now streamed down his face too. He brushed the boys hair slowly, wiping the sweat and tears away. Soon the boy’s crying quieted. The man coaxed the fire back with what was left in the ashes but it didnt warm the chill creeping into his bones

Im supposed to save you, you dont save me. What are we doing here? I cant be here without you.

The infinite darkness made the man’s hearing sharper, but there was nothing left to hear. The world was already dead.

My creative addition to the novel is inspired by key motifs, themes, essential questions, and literary techniques. My rationale is explained below.

My goal in writing this passage is to give the reader a unique look into the strong paternal love and affection. This novel tells an amazing story of a man and his son, but their relationship is unlike any other. The boy and the man depend on each other to survive and at times it seems like the boy is truly the older and wiser of the two. In this passage the man faces this reality and breaks down. The boy is restless and sick on the beach when the man hears him talking in his sleep. The boy is worried about the man and, once again, wants to protect the man from danger.

This book explores themes of selfishness vs selflessness when they meet Ely, when they stay in the bunker, and when the man and the boy share a can of soda. Each time, we see that the boy is astonishingly selfless and giving. In this scene I was hoping to convey another side of that theme. The man loves the boy for his compassion and generosity, but is equally concerned that one of his best features will bring the end to him.

In a dead, post-apocalyptic world the man and the boy travel south. Perhaps the south will bring warmer weather. Whatever the reason, neither the man nor the boy are able to answer why they are still living in the world at all. In this scene, the man breaks down and tries to convince the nothingness around him that he is watching out for the boy, not the other way around. He resigns that he is nothing in this world without the boy. This speaks to a theme of meaning and purpose that is really relevant to all readers. Is our life only worth fighting for if we have someone to love? Or maybe it’s the other way around- only if there is someone in the world to love us?

Cormac McCarthy crafted The Road with a singular and memorable writing style. In my addition to the text I tried to write as close to his literary style as possible. Some notable features of his writing are short and simple sentences that reveal meaning and depth through simple actions and movements. McCarthy rarely, if ever, reveals complex emotions of ideas through long passages. Another notable feature of his writing is the grammar and syntax. Passages may have a sentence or two toward the end of speech that is never explained again. I mimicked this by including a vocal response from the man on the beach. Additionally, McCarthy never uses apostrophes in contractions with words with “not”.

#MoveForwardForward

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Being Human - Giknis - C on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9:06 pm

For the first quarter benchmark in Being Human, Dillon and I were told to create a response to a piece of literature in our society now. We brainstormed important ideas that capture the essential themes of our generation: individualism, personalization, access to information, globalization, and more. We pulled themes from books, videos, and articles that relate to our central ideas to make our project as relatable to contemporary literature. For an in-depth analysis of how this project fits into today’s cultural fabric, click here.

We focused on beauty standards and mental health stigmas by designing a cultural response to a play written by a 15 year old girl. First we built the press release, an Instagram feed, which introduced the play to the public. We felt this made the most sense because so many people have found fame through the internet and social media. The feed followed her on the journey of writing the play and having it being discovered by a producer. The press release sparked enough publicity that a famous talk show host, Dillon Degeneres, noticed the play and invited the playwright onto the show. We based this segment off of Ellen Degeneres’ talk show because she often picks up viral video stars and gives them more fame. We used this interview to highlight the key aspects of the play that wouldn’t have come out otherwise. Some of those key points were the two storylines or the way mental health stigma shows itself. In conclusion, this project made us deeply analyze the characteristics of modern times and apply that understanding to a creative and engaging presentation.

US Involvement in Iraq- Deadly Chemical Weapons

Posted by Michelle Friedman in American History - Jonas - C on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:38 am

The United States troops and the Central Intelligence Agency have worked together to secretly purchase and remove all illegal and dangerous chemical weapons from Iraq. The United Nations began investigating the weapons that Iraq produced for the Gulf War during 1990-1991. When the United States took military action against Iraq, everything seemed normal until troops started coming across old, corroding, and volatile chemical weapons. In 2005 a secret operation (Operation Avarice) began and the CIA and US troops were able to purchase and remove over 400 weapons. Today, we do not know why Operation Avarice was kept secret from regular troops nor do we know many more details of the operation.

National History Day: James Watson

Posted by Michelle Friedman in American History - Jonas - C on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 7:14 am

James Dewey Watson received 1/3 of the Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of DNA in 1963. Since then, he has led the world to a deeper understanding of DNA and genomics. In recent years, however, he revealed his sexist and racist attitude.

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The Enormous Room by E. E. Cummings

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 3 - Rami - D on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 8:47 pm

Author of twenty books and recipient of the Bollingen Prize for Poetry (an award given biennially to one poet), Edward Estlin Cummings lives on through some of the best writing the world has ever seen. When Cummings died in 1962, the only poet more widely read in the United States was Robert Frost. However, today Cummings’ name does not instigate the reaction it deserves. He is only known for his unusual syntax in poetry- rarely do readers explore his expository writing.

E. E. Cummings was born in 1894 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. By 1916, he had received his B.A. and M.A. from Harvard University. The following year, Cummings volunteered for the Ambulance Corps in France during World War I. His term was cut short when the French government suspected him of treason and imprisoned him in La Ferté-Macé, Orne, Normandy for several months.

In 1922, he published The Enormous Room - an autobiographical account of his short prison sentence. The book offers the reader an interesting glimpse into the mind and life of young Cummings. In the beginning, his accounts of life and people in the Ambulance Corps can simply be described as juvenilely cynical. He pokes fun at prejudiced guards and rude Frenchman by giving them nicknames and illustrating their comical appearances in mocking detail. Some may see this as witty and comical while other readers are left with unfulfilled expectations of more philosophical and melodramatic writing. In the beginning, this style of writing is mildly disconcerting. However, as the story progresses, he establishes a unique rhythm to the book. The chapters are sorted by significant events, or, more commonly, by significant people. Cummings’ effort to encapsulate the nature of his fellow inmates creates an unparalleled feeling of familiarity with characters. For example, when he first arrives at the prison, he observes the effects of the call for dinner on the men:

The transformation produced by the planton’s shout was not merely amazing; it was uncanny, and not a little thrilling. These eyes bubbling with lust, obscene grins sprouting from contorted lips, bodies unclenching and clenching in unctuous gestures of complete savagery, convinced me by a certain insane beauty… I felt that the last vestige of individualism was about to utterly disappear, wholly abolished in a garnboling and wallowing throb.

Cummings’ pacific attitude towards his imprisonment is apparent throughout the whole book. Through heart-warming or pitiful accounts of his friends’ lives, he demonstrates both his and their value for optimism in spite of the adversity they face. His unmatched strength in delivering such a personal perspective is admirable. He does not care much for government and politics; his main concern is the people and places he sees. He writes, “O gouvernement Francais, I think it was not very clever of You to put this terrible doll in La Ferte; for when Governments are found dead there is always a little doll on top of them, pulling and tweaking with his little hands to get back at the microscopic knife which sticks firmly in the quiet meat of their hearts.” Yet he is both poetic and affirmative when he communicates these thoughts.

He by no means disregards the unjustness of his situation, (every now and then he makes snide observations about the politics of his situation) but through direct comments to his readers and notes to the friends he met in France the reader will immediately understand Cummings’ takeaway from his prison sentence. The Enormous Room delivers the message that even in a place of distress and misfortune, one can always find room for personal growth and meaningful friendships.

Numerous critical readers would suggest that many of his poems have unique perspective and depth that this memoir seriously lacks. This belief does not give Cummings the respect he deserves. Lost among his world famous poetry, this early work from Cummings is valuable for many reasons. It is important for readers to keep in mind that at age the age of 28 he is writing about an experience from when he was 22. His style of writing consistently features odd word usage and strange syntax. Such a prose gives the feeling that only Cummings will ever truly understand what he meant.

Readers seeking a true story with meaningful relationships between key characters will find The Enormous Room immensely satisfying. Furthermore, readers looking to diverge from the structure and prose of typical novels will love Cummings’ distinctive use of literary devices and creative ambition in this book. The Enormous Room teaches about people from all around the world with all kinds of economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds growing and developing despite horrendous living conditions.

The Enormous Room by E. E. Cummings. Published by Dover Publications in 1922. 208 pages. Autobiographical.

This is a quote from The Enormous Room by E. E. Cummings that offers a great glimpse into the literary beauty that is Cummings’ prose. The unique painting of E. E. Cummings as a young man was made by John Bedford. This piece as a whole is an artistic way to share the depth and intimate writing style found in The Enormous Room.

National Writing Day 2014

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 3 - Rami - D on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 12:14 am

If you walked through Cherry Street or the side streets surrounding it, you’d come face to face with rows and rows red brick homes pressed together tightly, decorated with tiny plants, road bikes, and election signs.

Stroll just a block or two north, and you’d get explore the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. You could visit the Central Library, the cornerstone of a gigantic free library system or the Franklin Institute, a world renowned hands on science museum. Or let yourself be amazed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art- home to artistic and architectural achievements from the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

From there, just a SEPTA (the public transit system) ride away is South Street. The long street the divides Center City and South Philadelphia is always teeming with animated hipsters, somber artists and everyone in between. If you like shops or restaurants with character, South Street is full of both.

Finally, yet another short walk or ride east is Olde City, an area highly concentrated with national historic landmarks. Visit Independence Hall to see where the US first established its values. The Constitution Center will teach you about the document that governs the supreme courts and Liberty Places houses the well known Liberty Bell. All of these historic gold mines are situated on cobblestone streets where horse-and-buggies crowd the intersections.

#writemycommunity

Act I, scene III (Tobi, Jiwon, Naomi, Michelle)

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 2 - Pahomov - A on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 9:18 am

Q4 Reflection 6

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 11:42 am

Michelle Friedman

Senorita Manuel

Reflection 6

Quarter 4

Piden Reforma Tras Caso de Policia Indocumentada

Ahora, las personas en los estados unidos tienen una problema con inmigración. La

problema esta muy grande, pero no todos las personas entienden que necesitamos hacer algo. Pero, ahora, algunas de las personas que no entienden que necesitamos hacer algo, van a entender que nosotros necesitamos hacer algo porque algo muy importante sucedido. Hoy en los Estados Unidos, estan once míles personas sin documentadas para vivir aqui. Estos personas vivian en peligroso porque el gobernio puede deportase ellos.

Carmen Figueroa fue una persona importante en los políticas en los estados unidos. Carmen Figueroa fue una detective de policía, pero los oficiales descubrieron que ella esta un inmigrante ilegal. Este situación presente una problema muy grande porque mucho de tiempo cuando tenemos inmigrantes ilegales, ellos trabajan en trabajos muy fáciles y trabajos que no estan muy importante por el gobierno de los estados unidos. Pero, este situación es significa porque Carmen Figueroa es una mujer que trabaja en la industria de policía.

Despues de yo leí este articulo, yo aprendí algunos de palabras nuevas. Cuantos palabras nuevas en este articulo estan advirtieron y descubrir. En inglés, advirtieron es “warning”. Y descubrir es “be discovered” en inglés.

Word Count: 202

http://www.pontealdia.com/estados-unidos/piden-reforma-tras-caso-de-policia-indocumentada.html

Q4 Reflection 5

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 11:39 am

Michelle Friedman Quarter 4

Señorita Manuel

Reflection 5

Descubren más de 400 especies en el Amazonas

Ante todo, yo quiero enseñarles algunos palabras nuevos que yo aprendí. La palabra primera está “descubrir”. Este palabra está muy importante para este articulo; en Ingles, descubrir significa “discover”. El artículo está sobre la increíble selva amazónica. La selva amazónica está el “Amazon Rainforest” en inglés. Estos son todos de los palabras nuevas que yo aprendí después de leyendo el artículo “Descubren más de 400 especies en el Amazonas”.

De los cuatro cientos cuarenta y uno especias que cientificos descubren, todos los animales están muy interesantes. Están doscientos cincuenta y ocho verduras, ochenta y cuatro peces, cincuenta y ocho anfibios, veinte y dos reptiles, diez y ocho aves, y un mamífero. Los científicos descubren las especias durante cuatro años- 2010, 2011, 2012, y 2013. Muchos de los especies nueves viven solo en la selva amazónica. Hoy, el el Fondo Mundial para la Naturaleza (WWF) dice que las especies que viven solo en la selva amazónica necesitan va a protedidar.

Yo pienso que animales en la selva amazónica estan muy importantes para personas y para el mundo. Los verduras y peces estan importantes también. Hay muchas animals estan moriendos. Animales como el oso polar. El oso polar vives en el polo norte.

Palabras: 209

http://www.pontealdia.com/america-latina/descubren-mas-de-400-especies-en-el-amazonas.html

Q4 Reflection 4

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 11:33 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 4

Quarter 4

Inconstitucional prohibición de matrimonio gay en Pensilvania

Recientemente una persona escribió articulo por el periódico, Metro Noticias Las Vegas con el título: “Inconstitucional prohibición de matrimonio gay en Pensilvania”. Yo vivo en Pensilvania y yo se que el prohibición de matrimonio gay en Pensilvania es problema muy importante. Es problema muy importante porque cuada nosotros vivimos con el prohibición de matrimonio gay en Pensilvania, es como nosotros dijimos que nosotros no tenemos cuidado por los hombres y las mujeres gay que quieren vivir sus vidas como todas de las otras personas.

Cuando yo leiste el articulo, yo aprendi cuandos palabras nuevos que yo no se antes de leer el artículo. El hombre que instigó el cambio es un juez. Un juez es el persona que trabaja en un tribunal y práctica leyes. En ingles, “juez” es “judge”.

En Pensilvania, el juez federal hable que el prohibición de matrimonio gay en Pensilvania en inconstitucional. “Algunos de nuestros ciudadanos se sienten profundamente incómodos por el concepto de matrimonio del mismo sexo. De todos modos, el hecho de que el matrimonio del mismo sexo provoque incomodidad en algunas no vuelve constitucional su prohibición”, escribió el juez al justificar su decisión.

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Q4 Reflection3

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10:30 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 3

Quarter 4

Consulado Mexicano Dona Miles de Libros Para Escuelas en Colorado

En el períodico, Ponte Al Dia, por viernes, el 23 de Mayo, 2014, alguien escribió y publicar el artículo: “Consulado Mexicano Dona Miles de Libros Para Escuelas en Colorado”. Recientemente en el stato Colorado en los estados unidos, un consulado mexicana dona muchos libros para escuelas que no tienen recursos suficientes para comprar los libros para sus estudiantes. Personas como el hombre o mujer que dona todos los libros para las escuelas estan muy importante para los estudiantes. En los estados unidos, y en todo el mundo también, escuelas no recibieron suficiente dinero de gobiernos. En escuelas en nuestro ciudad, muchos de los estudiantes necesitan aprender con libros de texto grandes por que sus escuelas no permitir las maestros a hacer lecciones creativos y originales. Pero, hoy ellos también no tienen dinero para comprar libros nuevos que no estan muy viejo.

No todos de las escuelas en los estados unidos están afortunados como las escuelas en colorado que recibieron miles de libros nuevos de el consulado mexicano. Muchos de los estudiantes en las escuelas que recibieron los libros tienen inglés como sus lengua secundaria y español como la lengua primera.

Palabras: 215

http://www.pontealdia.com/estados-unidos/consulado-mexicano-dona-miles-de-libros-para-escuelas-en-colorado.html

Q4 Reflection 2

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 10:03 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 2

Quarter 4

Luchan por licencias para indocumentados en Harrisburg

El artículo “Luchan por licencias para indocumentados en Harrisburg” apareció en el periodico Ponte Al Dia a la miercoles, el veinte y siete de mayo, dos mil cuarenta. Este artículo esta por nuevos de políticos. Más específica, nuevos de las leyes de inmigrantes sin documentos que quieren poder conducir un carro.

Yo pienso que inmigrantes nuevos que quieren vivir en los estados de unidos necesitan poder a elegir si ellos van a obtener sus licencias de conducir carro si ellos quieren. Pero, hoy in pennsylvania ellos no tienen el opción porque pennsylvania dije que inmigrantes que no tienen todos los documentos de un ciudadano no pueden obtener sus licencias para conducir un carro. Ellos dijen que ellos necesitan a manejar sus carros para hacer todos de los quehaceres. Yo pienso que una licencia de conducir es cosa que cada persona necesita tener el opcion a obtener. Los inmigrantes sin documentos quieren vivir sus vidas con todas de las leyes en los estados unidos. Eso es cosa buena, y nuestro gobierno necesito a entender que nos ciudandos no viven con las leyes toda de la tiempo. Porque eso, los inmigrantes sin documentos que quieren manejar sus carros legalmente estan bueno.

Palabras: 220

http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/luchan-por-licencias-para-indocumentados-en-harrisburg.html

Q4 Reflection 1

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 12:29 pm

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 1

Quarter 4

Una elección primaria y también especial

Antes de yo escribo por el nuevo artículo, “Una elección primaria y también especial” en el periódico Ponte Al Dia, yo quiero definir algunos palabras nuevas que yo aprendi despues de leer el artículo, “Una elección primaria y también especial”. La primera palabra importante y nueve esta “votantes”. Votanta es una person que irán a votar en elecciones por la cantidad que los quieren. Cada persona que tiene ochenta años o más y que estan un citizen de los estados unidos puede estar un votante. Y más, yo creo que cada persona que tiene ochenta años o más y que estan un citizen de los estados unidos tiene que votar. Nuestro gobierno necesita personas que irán a votar para tener políticos que la pública se gusta. La elección primaria fue una elección muy importante. Yo pienso que la persona que gana la elección va a trabajar mucho y yo también pienso que todo de la trabaja que el ganador va a hacer fue trabajo muy importante y difícil. Personas en nuestro ciudad tienen creencias diferentes y personas nunca tienen la misma creencia .

Palabras: 203

http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/una-eleccion-primaria-y-tambien-especial.html

Quarter 3

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Art Advanced - Hull - e2 on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11:54 pm

Reflection 7

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 11:33 am

Michelle Friedman Quarter 3

Señorita Manuel

Reflection 7

Sanidad autoriza los ensayos en humanos de una nueva vacuna contra el alzheimer

Yo escogí el artículo “Sanidad autoriza los ensayos en humanos de una nueva vacuna contra el alzheimer” porque medicina nueva está muy importante. También, el enfermedad alzheimerr es muy importante para mí. Mi abuelo tuvo alzheimer antes de su murió y yo quiero una vacuna o medicina contra el enfermedad alzheimer porque el enfermedad alzheimer está muy malo.

En España los expertos trabajan mucho para escoger vacuna que trabajó bien por animales. Cunda expertos hacen medicinas o vacunas nuevas ellos tienen que hacer experimentación con animales antes de hacen experimentación con personas. La Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitario ha autorizado el empiezo del segunda fase a evaluar cosas buenas y que males con la vacuna. Hoy es muy importante para progreso en el mundo del alzheimer y medicina. Esta vacuna no es para personas con muy extremo enfermedad. Él está para personas con leve o moderada enfermedad.

En los estados unidos y en todo el mundo, el enfermedad alzheimerr está problema grande. Nosotros tenemos muchas personas viejas en asilos de ancianos. En estos lugares las personas tienen alzheimer.

Yo aprendido palabras nuevas de este artículo. Una palabra está “ensayo”. En inglés es “trial”. Otra palabra nueva está “leve”. En inglés es “mild”

Word count: 203

http://www.abc.es/salud/noticias/sanidad-autoriza-ensayos-humanos-nueva-15803.html

Reflection 6

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 9:39 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 6

Quarter 3

Buscan Nuevas Posibles Señales del Avión Desaparecido en el Índico

Antes cuántos semanas un avión de el país Malasia fue extraviado. En el avión fue casi tres cientos personas en el avión. Los oficialidades no saben donde el avión está pero ellos estan buscar el avión cada dia. Ellos trabajan a encontrar lo muy rápido, pero cuando el avión despegó y voló por cuántas horas, ellos perdieron el signal con el avión y ahora no tienen cualqier para buscar el avión sin la información que tienen antes de perdieron el signal y mapa con el ruta del avión.

El jefe del Centro de Coordinación de Agencias Conjuntas creado por Australia dijo que se necesitan nuevas señales para localizar el avión desaparecido de Malaysia Airlines. Pero organizaciones de Australia y muchos países otros estan trabajar mucho para encontrar lo.

El artículo “Buscan Nuevas Posibles Señales del Avión Desaparecido en el Índico” dijo que las personas que ayudan a encontrar el avión buscan más señales del avión. Ellos tienen maquinas que pueden leer las señales pero ellos no quieren usar las maquinas más específicas que pueden encontrar cosas específicas ahora.

Yo preocupado con este crises porque hay muchas personas que pueden estar murio. Yo no sé que sucedido, pero hay mucho tiempo desde el avión se extraviado.

Words: 205

http://www.el-nacional.com/mundo/Buscan-posibles-senales-desaparecido-Indico_0_387561242.html

Un Terremoto de Magnitud 8.2 Deja 6 Muertos en Chile

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 11:00 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 5

Quarter 3

Un Terremoto de Magnitud 8.2 Deja 6 Muertos en Chile

Yo leí un artículo en el periódico Ponte Al Dia. El nombre del artículo esta “Un Terremoto de Magnitud 8.2 Deja 6 Muertos en Chile”. En este artículo yo aprendí una palabra nueva, y muy importante. La palabra nueva que aprendí es “terremoto”. En inglés, la palabra significa “earthquake”.

Recientemente hay un terremoto en Chile. El fue epicentro bajo el mar, al suroeste de Iquique y a unos 1.850 kilómetros de Santiago, en la región de Tarapacá. Este es un evento muy triste para todos las personas que fue en el Terremoto. El terremoto ocurrir a martes a las ocho y cuarto y dos minutos de la tarde. Hay seis personas muertas y ahora nosotros piensas solo una persona que muerta en el terremoto. Según el ministro del Interior, Rodrigo Peñailillo dije que una mujer muerta después de ella caida. Rodrigo Peñailillo tambien dije que las cinco otras personas mueran por por aplastamientos, caídas o infartos.

La presidenta Michele Bachelet declaró zona de catástrofe en las dos regiones del norte de Chile afectadas por el sismo pero se mostró optimista “El país ha enfrentado de buena manera la emergencia. Llamo a mantener la calma y seguir instrucciones de autoridades”.

Words: 201

http://www.pontealdia.com/america-latina/un-terromoto-de-magnitud-8-2-deja-6-muertos-en-chile.html

Demócrata Culpa a Antiguo Vicepresidente Republicano de las Prácticas de la CIA

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 9:07 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 4

Quarter 3

Demócrata Culpa a Antiguo Vicepresidente Republicano de las Prácticas de la CIA

En un artículo, “Demócrata Culpa a Antiguo Vicepresidente Republicano de las Prácticas de la CIA” en el periódico Ponte Al Dia una persona escribió cosas por el CIA. En ingles, CIA significa “Central Intelligence Agency”. Este organización es muy importante por los estados unidos. Lo hace muchas cosas diferentes con cosas clasificados.

Las personas en el “Central Intelligence Agency” trabajan mucho cada dia. Recientemente, muchas personas que trabajan con políticas hablan mientras otras personas que trabajan con políticas y ellos dijen que estan cuantos problemas con algunas de las personas que trabajan en el “Central Intelligence Agency”. Nancy Pelosi es mujer líder en la Cámara de los Representantes por las demócratas.

"Mucha gente de la CIA es muy patriota, protegen a nuestro país para evitar la violencia, etc, pero la actitud que tenían allí era muy ... Creo que vino de Dick Cheney. Eso es lo que creo", afirmó Nancy Pelosi. "Yo creo que él está orgulloso de ello", repitió Nancy Pelosi hasta en tres ocasiones.

Las políticos en la Cámara de los Representantes quieren a hacer que algunos documentos clasificados del “Central Intelligence Agency” convertirse en documentos públicos.

Words: 200

http://www.pontealdia.com/estados-unidos/democrata-culpa-al-exvicepresidente-republicano-de-las-practicas-de-la-cia.html

Kiev intenta recuperar el control en el este del país

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 8:14 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 3

Quarter 3

Kiev intenta recuperar el control en el este del país

Hoy hay crisis muy peligroso en Ukraine. Ukraine y Rusia tienen problemas con sus gobiernos y con las personas que viven en los paises. Recientemente en Ukraine lanzado lo que denomina una “operación antiterrorista”. Yo sé algunos personas de el pais Ukraine, pero mí familia está de Rusia. Hay muchas revueltas callejera nuevas en Ukraine. Después de cada revuelta, muchas personas muertas y las calles y edificios estan destruir.

En su perfil de Facebook, el ministro Ukraine de Interior, ha dejado escrito que “se ha lanzado una operación antiterrorista. El centro de la ciudad [de Jarkov] está bloqueado, junto con las estaciones de metro. No se preocupen. Cuando acabemos, volveremos a abrirlas”. En cuanto a los detenidos, ha dicho, según la agencia Interfax, que están acusados de “actividades ilegales relacionadas con el separatismo, la organización de desórdenes y daños a las personas”.

Despues de yo leiste este articulo, yo aprendi cuantos palabras nuevas y buenas. La palabra primera nuevo que leiste en este artículo es “revuelta”. En ingles, la palabra “revuelta” significa “revolt”. En este artículo esté palabra fue importante porque hay muchos revueltas peligrosas en Ukraine ahora.

Words: 217

http://internacional.elpais.com/internacional/2014/04/08/actualidad/1396936988_339474.html

Reflection 2

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 11:08 pm

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 2

Quarter 3

Más Confianza Entre Jóvenes y la Policía

Pronto hay nueva programa en Norte Filadelfia por estudiantes and sus familias para trabajar con la policía. Este programa va a estar muy importante para estudiantes en escuela secundaria más que la esta importante por estudiantes en clases otras porque ellos estan en una tiempo de sus vidas muy dificil. Estudiantes de escuela secundaria pueden meterse en muchas problemas males con la policía y el gobierno.

El evento es gratuito y va a estar por la mañana por sabado 12 de abril. El evento localizadas a 2800 American Street. Para asistir al evento puede registrarse enviando un correo a info@mimicphilly.org

“Los miembros de la comunidad que asistan aprenderán cómo tener una relación positiva con agentes de la policía. Esta es una discución importante para padres e hijos, no solo para jóvenes. Es una muy buena oportunidad de convivencia”, dijo Edwin Desamour, fundador de MIMIC.

Despues de yo leiste este articulo, yo aprendi cuantos palabras nuevas y buenas. La palabra primera nuevo que leiste en este artículo es “gratuito”. En ingles, la palabra “gratuito” significa “free”. En este artículo esté palabra fue importante porque el evento nuevo en filadelfia va a estar gratuito.

Words: 208

http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/mas-confianza-entre-jovenes-y-la-policia.html

Reflection 6

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 11:36 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 6

Quarter 2

Inaugurados los XXII Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno en Sochi

¡Finalmente, los Juegos Olímpicos de invierno en Sochi empezaron! Los Juegos Olímpicos de invierno ocurrieron cada cuatro años. Los Juegos Olímpicos de verana también ocurrieron cada catro anos. Pero, los juegos olímpicos ocurrieron cada dos anos.

Este año, los Juegos Olímpicos estan en Sochi, Rusia. Este ciudad es en el orillas del mar Negro. En un artículo en el periódico Cadena Ser está escritorio que hay cuarenta mil visitantes en Sochi que vieron las ceremonias primeras de los Juegos Olímpicos.

Por todo, hay seis miles deportistas en estos Juegos Olímpicos de ochenta y ocho paises diferentes. En el articulo esta escritorio “Vladímir Putin y el presidente del COI, el alemán Thomas Bach, presencian la ceremonia acompañados en el palco por el secretario general de Naciones Unidas, Ban Ki-moon, y por 65 jefes de estado o de gobierno y responsables de organismos internacionales, una cifra récord, según los organizadores.”

Yo soy muy emocionado para ver los juegas diferentes en los Juegos Olímpicos de invierno en Sochi. Mi padres y hermanos esta imigrantes de Rusia, y ellos también estan emocionados para ver que país va a ganar más medallas de oro.

Words: 205

Source:http://www.cadenaser.com/deportes/articulo/inaugurados-xxii-juegos-olimpicos-invierno-sochi/csrcsrpor/20140207csrcsrdep_10/Tes

Reflection 1

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 11:14 am

Michelle Friedman

Manuel

Reflection 1

Quarter 3

Peco: 18,400 aun sin electricidad

El invierno de 2014 hay un invierno muy dificil. La semana que viene hay mucho nieve. Los estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar de Filadelfia no tuvieron escuela por lunes porque hay mucho nieve. Pero, esto no fue una problema más grande. La problema más grande por los estudiantes, los maestros, y sus familias fue por miércoles. Por la noche del martes que viene, el cuarto de Febrero, fue nublado muy duro. En la mañana (miércoles, el quito de Febrero) muchas familias se despiertan sin electricidad.

Mi familia vivió sin electricidad por toda la dia. Yo conozco muchas personas en mi región que viven sin electricidad por miércoles. Algunas personas en Abington y Bucks County no tienen electricidad hoy, también. Por todo, fue 18,400 personas sin electricidad después de la tormenta.

En un artículo del periódico, Al Día, yo lee que la compañía de electricidad, Peco, trabaja todo de la dia para restaurar electricidad para las familias que estan sin electricidad hoy. El portavoz de Peco, Fred Maher dijo, "Nuestra expectativa es que vamos a restaurar el servicio de mucha más gente este lunes. Sin embargo sí la tormenta se torna en agua nieve congelada, eso lo hará mucho más difícil.”

Words: 201

Source: http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/peco-18.400-aun-sin-electricidad.html

Quarter 2 Art

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Art Advanced - Hull - e2 on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:47 pm

App anti-bullying de estudiantes para estudiantes

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Monday, January 27, 2014 at 2:50 pm

Michelle Friedman

Quarter 2

Reflection7

App anti-bullying de estudiantes para estudiantes

Hay nuevas muy importantes para estudiantes en condados de Filadelfia y Delaware. Hay muchas problemas por estudiantes en condados de Filadelfia y Delaware ahora, pero las problemas mas grandes estan problemas de un estudiante y otro estudiante. Este problema es “bullying”. Los estudiantes en escuela primera y escuela secundaria, y también estudiantes en la universidad, tienen vidas muy difíciles porque otras estudiantes se tratan muy mal. En algunos situaciones,estudiantes no piensan que más pueden hacer, y ellos se suicidó. Pero, esto no secude mucho.

En el artículo “App anti-bullying de estudiantes para estudiantes” que esta en el periodico Al Dia, ellos anuncian las nuevas que va a ser app por telefono que puede ayudar a estudiantes.

"Los padres pueden hablar todo lo que quieran sobre la importancia de prevenir el ‘bullying’, pero las mejores soluciones para detener este problema sigue estando en manos de nuestros hijos", dijo el senador estatal Anthony H. Williams.

“Estoy muy emocionado por ver los resultados de esta competencia, sobre todo, cómo va a ayudar a nuestros niños a aprender y a crecer juntos", dijo el senador.

Este app no esta publico antes de Noviembre, 2014.

http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/campana-anti-bullying-en-un-app.html

Words: 203

The Audition | Michelle Friedman

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 2 - Pahomov - A on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 12:00 pm

Looking around, I felt a bit intimidated by the over-priced, over-hyped, and shiny sports cars parked next to my run down, rusty, hand-me-down car. Though the people inside would never know what car I drive, the contrast in social classes was already blatantly obvious. Shutting the car’s door behind me, I inhaled the freezing, icy air through my nose and a rush of energy flew down my spine. For some reason this tricked me into feeling calm for the next few minutes and I managed to walk the short stretch from my car to the front doors of the building.

The space was not quite what I had imagined. I had pictured a small, modern studio with bright colors, young smiling professionals, and a few lighting lamps and fans sitting around. A place where people feel welcomed. Before me I really saw a large, bland space with some industrial lights set up here and there. The concrete walls and floors were not so much frightening as they were depressing. In general, the whole room glowed with a grey tint that made everything seem a bit somber. In contrast with the setting, the crowd of girls to my left, waiting to audition, was quietly whispering amongst themselves, clearly not shy or scared of anything. From the left side of the building a strong mix of fruity and floral perfumes came creeping over to mix with the faint Clorox smell left over from the cleaning crew the night before.

I assumed that I was supposed to go over to the crowd of girls, and when I approached the group, nobody reacted to my presence. I took this as a good sign, and quickly took a seat. The clock hanging above a doorway told me I still had about ten minutes until the auditions were scheduled to begin. So I pulled my phone and headphones from my back pocket and put on some music to pass the time and calm my nerves. I crossed my legs and sat back in my chair, as I let my mind wander. I saw a loose thread hanging from the bottom of my shirt, but when I tried to pull it out the thread kept pulling through and through. I quickly realized that touching the thread was a mistake because my shirt was now awkwardly tight by my right hip. Great, another blemish to make me stand apart from the other girls. I decided to simply stop fidgeting and crossed my fingers in my lap.

Slowly I watched as girl after girl walked through the door and back out; each one looking more satisfied than the first. An hour later I saw the familiar woman step from the doorway.

“Weiber, Christina?” She looks up from her clipboard and sees that I’m the last one there.

“Yep, that’s me.” I respond with a smile. The smile wasn’t reciprocated.

She led me into the audition room, and I saw before me the standard set up. The recruiters sat behind a heavy wooden table, and there were a couple of bright white lights set up around the room. They each had tall coffee cups before them, and looked like they were there for serious business. I was taken aback by the intense lighting and faces before me.

“Good afternoon, Ms. Weiber, how are you today?” Said the man in the middle. All three of the people sitting behind the table were dressed in very professional clothes. The two men were surprisingly wearing new, shiny suits and the woman was dressed in a form-fitting, black dress and modest heels.

“I’m great, thank you for asking. I’m very happy to be here.” I started to hand my résumé over, and the lady who escorted me in leapt up to deliver it to the recruiters. I could have easily done the simple task myself, but nobody commented on it so I pushed it out of my mind.

It felt like they were a hundred feet away from me, but in reality, the table was about twelve feet from me. Once all three of them got a copy of my papers, the man in the middle introduced them all.

“I am Alex Minkle,” he motioned to the left and then right, “this is Trey Greenwich and Alice Krin. If you could give us a minute or two to look over your files, please.” I nodded silently.

It took them about thirty seconds to leaf through the sheets I gave them and then they huddled together and started whispering. With his elbows resting on the table, Alex Minkle chuckled behind his hand and glanced up at me for a second. I couldn’t know for sure what they were saying, but I didn’t want to look at them. Looking down, I still felt eyes on me.

“Alright, Ms. Weiber, can you tell us a little bit about your background? Where were you raised?”

I had never heard this question at an audition before. I wondered what the point of the questions was but I decided not to question what they were saying, I mean, they are in charge here.

“I grew up by 49^th and Polk St. I still live there though.”

“Uh huh…” Responded the woman. She seemed a bit discomforted. I already suspected why, but I didn’t want to let myself believe it. “What do you do to make a living?”

“Well, I’m taking classes at the community college right now, so I don’t have time to work.”

“Then how do you provide for yourself?” She asked in a snarky tone.

I was starting to hesitate now. For a simple television advertisement, they were asking really specifically personal questions. I didn’t want to offend the woman by not answering, so I didn’t.

“I live with my parents.” I responded slowly.

They exchanged glances momentarily and then stared straight at me. Their eyes seemed to bore holes in me wherever they looked. I felt the spotlight on me but not in the way I like. I expected this to be a regular audition, but suddenly the room felt colder to me and their faces seemed harder.

“…Really? And what do your parents do for a living?” Continued the woman.

“Please excuse me, but would you like to hear the song? I don’t understand why these things matter right now and I don’t feel comfortable sharing all of this information with you.”

She smiled and looked in my eyes with a look that frightened me. “We are simply-“

The Greenwich guy decided to interrupt her and speak for the first time that afternoon, “Christina, we need to know if you are fit to represent this company, don’t you see? We need someone who looks professional and experienced.”

“Alright, but you have my résumé right in front of you. Do you believe I am unqualified?”

“That’s not what I mean.” He spoke slowly, like he was explaining something simple to a child. “What I mean to say is that we can’t let just anyone off the streets work for us.”

This really got me. I finally saw the real reason behind all of their questions. I thought that by this point in my life, once I had such a strong résumé, none of this stuff would happen to me. I remember when I went to my first audition for Macy’s and all the girls around me were white, rich, and from private schools. This conversation here was starting off the same way that it did with the women at Macy’s, and I was not eager to let it keep going. I took a breath and tried to not say anything too rash.

“Off. The. Streets.” I repeated.

“Well, you know what I mean,” he responded, “You people usually bring some sort of trouble, and we like to run a smooth operation.”

“‘You people’? What do you mean, ‘you people’. What’s different about me?”

“Christina, don’t pretend that you don’t see this.” Of course, he was referring to my skin tone, but I refused to give in. I’ve had this conversation with too many people before, and this was the last straw.

“Mr. Greenwich. Sir. I first of all, would like to thank you for your wise words. I realize that you and your value the face of your company more than life itself, but I too, value my face. I hope I don’t offend you like you’ve offended me, but ‘you people’ are the only people causing problems for anyone right now.” They looked at me in shock. “You see me as a black lady. I see myself as a strong, talented woman who is passionate about preforming arts. You see as the face of crime and property, nothing more. You now know where I live, and for some reason, have now deemed me unfit to work for you. So, I thank you for your time and attention, but I can’t work for you. I pray that you will change your view of people soon, because you are living in a dark, secluded, world.”

Los Productos Más Curiosos y Disparatados del CES

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 8:37 am

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 2

Reflection 5

Los Productos Más Curiosos y Disparatados del CES

Recientemente, fue una conferencia en la ciudad Las Vegas del estado Nevada de los Estados Unidos. La conferencia se llama (en Ingléss) Consumer Electronics Show. El conferencia tiene muchas personas profesionales que inventaron y vendieron cosas electronicas electronicas. Esta conferencia está para personas que compran cosas electronicas nuevas.

Hay muchas cosas nuevas a el Consumer Electronics Show. Algunos de los electronicos en el Consumer Electronics Show es un impresora 3D de azúcar. Los terrones de azúcar hay cosas de arte moderno. Antes de yo leí este artículo, yo no sé la palabra “impresora”. Pero ahora, yo se que “impresora” hay “printer” en inglés. Antes de yo leí el artículo, “Los Productos Más Curiosos y Disparatados del CES” yo también aprendí la palabra “terrones”. “Terrones” en Inglés es “lumps”.

Pero el impresor de terrones de azucar no es el solo cosa electronica que hay a el Consumer Electronics Show. En el conferencia hay un invención de una bombillo muy especial. En ingles, la palabra “bombillo” es “bulb”. Como un bombillo de luz. Este bombillo es especial porque cuando no hay electricidada en la casa, el bombillo puede trabajar sin electricidad. El bombillo no es muy fuerte. El bombillo puede trabajar por cinco o seis horas sin electricidad.

Words: 214

http://www.el-nacional.com/bbc_mundo/productos-curiosos-disparatados-CES_0_334766542.html

PHA Ayudará a Familias a Encontrar Empleo

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 9:32 am

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 2

Reflection 4

PHA Ayudará a Familias a Encontrar Empleo

En Ingles, el “PHA” esta el “Philadelphia Housing Authority”. El PHA es el organization que trabaja para encontrar casas por personas y también, ellos trabajan a encontrar dinero para el organizacion. Recientemente, el “Philadelphia Housing Authority” recibirá mucho dinero. El congresista de Pensilvania, Chaka Fattah, anunció el noticia buena al tercero del Enero.

El “Philadelphia Housing Authority” recibirá $339.195 por parte del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano. El “Philadelphia Housing Authority” recibirá el dinero mediante el programa, “Housing Choice Voucher”.

Este programa trabaja a ayudar familias que estan elegibles obtener casas y eventualmente, trabajo. El programa tiene meta a hacer un comunidad con personas que pueden vivir y trabajar sin la ayuda del gobierno y de sus amigos. Hoy, ellos pueden ir a servicios y programas diferentes por personas sin trabajo. Esta noticia es muy importante por Filadelfia porque nosotros tenemos una problema grande con desempleo.

Yo entiendo que este noticia es muy importante porque mi abuelo y abuela vivían en apartamentos del gobierno antes de ellos se mueren. Los apartamentos fueron pagados por el gobierno. Sin la ayuda del gobierno, ellos no fueron tener una casa.

Antes de yo leí este articulo interesante, yo aprendí una palabra nuevas. El palabra “subsidio” traduce a “grant” en Inglés.

http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/pha-ayudara-familias-a-encontrar-empleo.html

Word count: 209

Reporte Cualquier Problema de Remoción de Nieve

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 12:10 pm

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 2

Reflection 3

Reporte Cualquier Problema de Remoción de Nieve

Este invierno esta muy dificil por los personas en Filadelfia y en todos los estados del nordeste de los estados unidos porque fue mucho nieve y va a ser más nieve. Todas las studentes quieren a permanecer en sus casas cuando hay nieve afuera. Ellos no quieren ir a escuela. Pero, escuela va a cerrar solo cuando hay mucho mucho nieve afuera.

Pero, la problema con los días cuando hay mucho mucho nieve es que las calles estan muy peligrosos para las personas que necesitan usan sus carros en el nieve. Mucho de tiempo, los trabajadores del gobierno limpian el nieve de las calles, pero ellos no limpian el nieve de las calles todo del tiempo. Este es problema muy importante porque las personas con trabajo o con cosas que ellos necesitan conducir sus carros en el nieve conducen con peligro.

Hoy es uno de los días cuando estan mucho nieve afuero y los estudiante no tienen escuela. Si ustedes ven calles con mucho mucho nieve y piensan que este va a ser un situación peligroso para el comunidad, ellos pueden hacer algo. La comunidad de Filadelfia puede hacer mucho cuando ven calles peligrosos en la ciudad de Filadelfia. La comunidad puede contactar la Oficina de Contralor:

Página web – www.philadelphiacontroller.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PhilaController

Twitter - www.twitter.com/PhilaController

Email – info@philadelphiacontroller.org

APP Philly WatchDog app – disponible para iPhone y teléfonos Android

Teléfono – (267) 549-5364

Words: 246

http://www.pontealdia.com/philadelphia/reporte-cualquier-problema-de-remocion-de-nieve.html

Piden Reforma Tras Caso de Policia Indocumentada

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at 9:20 pm

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 2

Reflection 2

Piden Reforma Tras Caso de Policia Indocumentada

Ahora, las personas en los estados unidos tienen una problema con inmigración. La

Word Count: 202

http://www.pontealdia.com/estados-unidos/piden-reforma-tras-caso-de-policia-indocumentada.html

The Race

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 2 - Pahomov - A on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 9:35 pm

The Race

[panting, running] I can’t do this. When did these hills get here? Who designed this course anyway…? It’s unreal. [heaving].

[pause]

What is this muscle hurt like this [desperately] And why do my shoulders hurt. And my arms. And my thighs. And my calves. And my feet. And my toes. I won’t finish it all, there’s no way. My body just won’t take it. No way.

[running, wiping sweat, looking around]

How are you doing that?!?! And why are you so jolly and carefree. How are you all putting up such a great facade? [angrily] I know you you’re hurting everywhere, just like I am… right? Maybe…. Maybe I’m just not cut out for a full marathon. Maybe I need to cut it short right now. I have more miles left than I can count on my fingers.

Oh my god! It’s been twelve miles already?! How come I suddenly don’t remember running.

On no. There he is. Ellington. God I hate Ellington! Last week he came to work with coffee and donuts for himself and our boss- what a kiss up!! [rambling] He constantly pretends like he does all the work around this office yet he comes in late and leaves before anyone else! God and he is so rude to me! I don’t even know why he hates me so much. What did I ever do. Ugh. I don’t really care though, I just know hes a dick and I hate him.

[heaving]

Well shit, now I have to run better than him!!

Nope, not today mister. You show me up everyday. But today will be different, I just know it. I have earned this. After all, I haven’t been practicing manically for nine months just to be shown up at the last minute by Mr. Perfect.

You can do this. You can do this. You can do this!! SWEET! A downhill. Alright, just focus on the mile now- Ellington is out of the picture. Well, almost.c He’s just down the street, and I know can pass him if I just go a little bit faster!!

[passes Ellington, sticks tongue out at him]

Huh, I feel strangely rejuvenated!! Maybe 14 more miles won’t be so deadly after all. And anyway, there is no way Ellington will do the full thing in that condition. Heh, heh. Tomorrow at work I’ll hang up my medal right by my desk so whoever enters my office, will have no choice but to notice that gold, gleaming beauty.

And [gestures back] boy won’t have anything to say because he’ll know I’ve beaten him- FINALLY!

Rusos Hacen Sentadillas Para Viajar en el Tren

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 7:36 am

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 2

Reflection 1

Rusos Hacen Sentadillas Para Viajar en el Tren

Yo entendí cuantas palabras nuevos después de yo leí el artículo, “Rusos Hacen Sentadillas Para Viajar en el Tren” en el sitio electronico “El Nuevo Dia”. Este noticiario habla por la problema de obesidad. Antes de leí “Rusos Hacen Sentadillas Para Viajar en el Tren”, yo nunca supe la palabra obesidad en español, pero supe lo en Inglés. En Inglés, obesidad significa “obesity”. Yo entendí el frase máquina expendedora después de leí el artículo. En Inglés, máquina expendedora es “vending machine”.

Ahora, los Estados Unidos tiene algunas de las personas más gordos del mundo entero. Pero, esto no es problema solo para los Estados Unidos. En el mundo entero hay personas muy gordos y sus vidas estan dificiles. Como en los Estados Unidos, Rusia piensa que la problema de obesidad es muy importante. Porque este razón, Rusos hace una máquina expendedora nueva en los subterráneos en Moscú (Moscú es el capital de Rusia).

Las personas que usan el subterráneo en Moscú tienen que comprar boletos para usar el subterráneo. Cuando ellos llegan al subterráneo, ellos tienen el opción hacer sentadillas para el boleto o comprar el boleto. Ellos necesitan hacer treinta sentadillas para recibir un boleto para el subterráneo. Cuando ellos no quieren hacer sentadillas, ellos pueden comprar un boleto para trenta rublos.

Words: 221

Source: http://www.elnuevodia.com/rusoshacensentadillasparaviajareneltren-1643229.html

Quarter 1, Art Portfolio, Michelle Friedman

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Art Advanced - Hull - e2 on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 10:58 pm

Azota Filipinas uno de los tifones más poderosos de la historia

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:36 pm

Michelle Friedman

Senorita Manuel

Quarter 1

Azota Filipinas uno de los tifones más poderosos de la historia

Antes de yo empiezo escribir, yo voy a definir algunas de las palabras nuevas en el artículo, “Azota Filipinas uno de los tifones más poderosos de la historia”. “Tifón” es palabra muy importante en este artículo; en Inglés “tifón” es “typhoon”. Ademas, la palabra “daño” es importante en este artículo. “Daño” se traduce en “damages” en Inglés.

Ahora, yo quiero resumir todos que está escrito en el artículo. En la semana pasada, un tifón llegado a los Phillipines. Por viernes, el tifón más grande en todo de este año llegado y hizo muchos daños. En los Philippines (más específicamente, la isla de Bohol) fue un terremoto el mes que pasado. En Inglés, terremoto es “earthquake”.

"Habrá daños catastróficos", dijo Jeff Masters, un meteorólogo experto en huracanes y que es director de la firma privada estadounidense Weather Underground.

Hoy, las personas que vivían en los Philippines tienen vidas muy difíciles. Fuentes de noticias dijeron que casi 4,000 personas murieron después del tifón Haiyan. Todas las personas estan espantados porque hay personas fallecidas en todos partes. Los personas que no murieron estan enfermos, pero ellos no tienen suficiente hospitales y médicos para todas las personas enfermas.

Países de todo el mundo ofrecer ayuda para los víctimas de tifón Haiyan. Organizaciones como “Red Cross” y muchos otros ofrecer dinero, comida, y cosas para los médicos. Ellos necesitan todos de la ayuda que nosotros pueden dar.

Words: 250

http://www.elnuevodia.com/azotafilipinasunodelostifonesmaspoderososdelahistoria-1638490.html

I Don't Love Vodka

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 2 - Pahomov - A on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 7:45 pm

I Don't Love Vodka

It is important for stereotypes to exist because they provide a common ground for different groups of people. However, we have a tendency to use these stereotypes as entertainment or as a means to dominate a person or group (for example, Hitler and the Nazis). Now, what do you do when a young teenage girl is the subject of such stereotypical judgements? The answer is nothing. You do nothing. Stereotypical humor is often the favorite kind of humor among teenagers (after sexual jokes, of course). Take for example, one of the countless reactions when people find out I speak Russian.

“Wow, you know another language? You must be so smart!” they say.

“Thank you…?” I respond. I don’t mean for it to be disrespectful, but it often seems that way. Once they’ve mentioned commented on my intelligence, I anticipate the stereotypes that are bound to come my way.

Everybody is familiar with the traditional Russian stereotypes, right? The most popular one believes all Russians have unlimited supplies of vodka in their homes and can drink bottle after bottle effortlessly.

“You must love vodka, right? Can you hook me up with some?”

I know they are joking, so I laugh. For a moment it’s funny. Yet, after hearing the same vodka jokes again, and again, and again, somehow they just cease to be funny. It’s hard to believe, right?! Other stereotypes state that Russian parents are perpetually angry and strict, as opposed to the rational and loving American parents. If they’ve expended all of their brilliant vodka jokes, they’ll usually go for parental stereotypes.

“Huh, your parents must be so hard on you!!” they assume.

Cautiously I respond, “You could say that.”

Other stereotypes state that Russian parents are perpetually angry and strict, as opposed to the rational and loving American parents.

It is absolutely bewildering to me that people can make such wild assumptions just because of the language someone speaks. From my own experiences, I see that strangers and friends equally stereotype me and my family just because we speak a certain language. In this case, that language is Russian.

Languages, dialects, accents, and slang all indicate unique characteristics about a person. Often, we assume that if someone speaks in one of the aforementioned ways, they are foreign to us. Therefore, it is assumed that that “someone” has different beliefs and behaves differently.

In the documentary “American Tongues” several people from the northeastern states were asked for their opinions on people from the southern ones (American Tongues). They blatantly stated that southern dialects and accents indicate that they are stupid and inferior. Such stereotyping about a person’s intelligence or behavior based on their accent is a well known and common phenomenon in American culture. Northeasterners claim that the “Southern Drawl” and their strange slang is what leads them to believe that Southerners are dumb. Though they were not mentioned in the documentary, some stereotypes about Southerners say the men all drive pickup trucks, or that they have sex with their cousins. These ideas rarely applicable to any individual (as most stereotypes often are), but still they fuel hatred and judgement from other people. In such ways, people use the differences in others’ dialects to form judgements and stereotypes.

Linguistic stereotypes are not limited to southerners On the other hand, many people from the south perceive northeastern English speakers to be pretentious and hostile. Northeastern English seems curt and rough to southern Americans in comparison to their style of speaking. A prime examples of the type of person they assume we are would live in a big city (New York, for example) and would work in a big corporate office with little to no emotion. Obviously, we are not all like that, and yet when someone hears a New Yorker speak, they create that character that fits into all the stereotypes, and they apply that character to the speaker.

This has happened to me far too many times. I have encountered racist stereotypes because of the languages I speak or because of the accent I have. Many of the judgements people make about individuals are based off little more than what they hear them say in a couple of seconds, and this simple baffles me. In conclusion, such quick cultural stereotypes that are based off of nothing but linguistic differences are just one way stereotypes damage our society.

Works Cited:
American Tongues. Dir. Louis Alvarez and Andy Kolker. Perf. Polly Holliday and Trey Wilson. Center for New American Media, 1988. DVD

Descubren más de 400 especies en el Amazonas

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 8:24 pm

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 1

Descubren más de 400 especies en el Amazonas

Word Count: 209

"Latino News and Opinion." Descubren Más De 400 Especies En El Amazonas - . N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct. 2013.

Empleados federales vuelven a sus oficinas

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 12:28 pm

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 1

Empleados federales vuelven a sus oficinas

¡El gobierno abrió finalmente! Después de dos semanas sin un gobierno, nuestra país abrió otra vez. Por los dos semanas cuando no tienen un gobierno, todos los parques y atracciones nacionales y sitios web y muchas otras cosas no funcionaron. Porque los parques, atracciones, y sitios web no funcionaron, los trabajadores no tienen trabajo también. Sin trabajo los trabajadores no pueden recibir salario. Esta vez, los trabajadores no pueden recibir salario porque el gobierno cierre y los trabajadores en congreso no pueden hacer un presupuesto. Por otro lado, cuando quien no va a trabajar, el puede recibir salario.

Todos los atracciones, parques, sitios web, y oficinas federales trabajar otra vez y todos los empleados federales vuelven a sus oficinas y trabajadores. Por el país de los Estados Unidos, este significa que nosotros vamos a recibir más dinero de todos los atracciones turísticas. Cada dia que no fue gobierno, los Estados Unidos no recibia como dinero que el poder recibir con los atraciones nationales. Atracciones nationales importantes están la estatua de la libertad, el parque zoológico nacional, los museos del Smithsonian, y mucho más. Hoy, nuestro gobierno trabaja con todos los empleados que el necesario y el congreso puede hacer decisiones como el tiene que.

Word Count: 204

"Latino News and Opinion." Empleados Federales Vuelven a Sus Oficinas - . N.p., 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 19 Oct. 2013. <http://www.pontealdia.com/estados-unidos/empleados-federales-vuelven-a-sus-oficinas.html>.

La Voz de Malala

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 3:04 pm

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 1

La voz de Malala se escucha más fuerte que nunca en el mundo

Por más que dos años la chica, Malala, hace muchas cosas revolucionarios. Hace algun años, Malala empeza escribir un blog para BBC por el educaion malo en Pakistán. Su padre está maestro en una escuela en Pakistán. Cuando el Talibán prohibió educación para mujeres, el padre de Malala no detuvo enseñar en la escuela. Su familia (la familia de Malala y su padre) estan personas muy determinados.

Malala quere educación bueno, pero en su país ella no puede tener educacion porque está del sexo femenino. Hace seis meses, Malala llegó a un hospital. Ella fui al hospital porque ella recibió un disparo en el pie. (Disparo en Inglés está “gunshot”.) Malala recibió un disparo de las personas en el Talibán quien quieren que ella no tiene educación, pero ella fui muy determinada; entonces las personas de Talibán tenido que dispararle.

Malala cree que ella va a morir, pero en Febrero, cuando ella sali del hospital millones de personas hablar y escribir en los periódicos y en el noticiario por el cuento de Malala. Personas como Angelina Jolie y Madonna hacer organizaciones para Malala y para educación en Pakistán que tienen dinero a Malala. Hoy, Malala habla con noticiarios grandes en muchos países y porque ella, hoy muchas chicas y personas en Pakistán pueden hablar también.

Word count: 215

"La Voz De Malala Se Escucha Más Fuerte Que Nunca En El Mundo." CNN En Espaol Ultimas Noticias De Estados Unidos Latinoamrica Y El Mundo Opinin Y Videos RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2013. <http://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2013/10/11/la-voz-de-malala-se-escucha-mas-fuerte-que-nunca-en-el-mundo/>.

Estados Unidos amanece con parte del gobierno paralizado

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 3:01 pm

Michelle Friedman
Señorita Manuel

Quarter 1

Estados Unidos amanece con parte del gobierno paralizado

En martez, del primero de Octubre, el gobierno en los estados unidos paralizó. El último paralización del gobierno fue en 1996. Ese paralización duró veinte y uno días. Hoy, no pensamos cuántos días va a durar ese paralización.

Palabras nuestras que yo aprendí de este artículo estan paralización, conservadora, logro, y empleador. En ingles, paralización esta “paralyze”. Conservadora en inglés esta “conservative”. Logro en ingles esta “accomplishment”. Y, finalmente, empleador en inglés esta “employer.

Hoy, miles de personas con trabajo para el gobierno no tienen trabajo. En Washington, los museos del Smithsonian el zoo nacional cerraron. Y también, muchas personas con trabajo por el gobierno tienen que ir a trabajo pero no se les paga. Por las personas en este situation no estan muchas alternativas porque sus trabajos estan necesario por los estados unidos.

Yo pienso que el situation en los estados unidos hoy esta muy peligroso por los personas que viven aqui, como yo and ustedes. Además, el situation esta peligroso por otros países. Otros países no pueden funcionar sin los estados unidos y ahora, nosotros (los estados unidos).

Muchos de las problemas estan en Congreso. Las personas en Congreso no pueden hablar suficiente y trabajar bueno para que encontrar una solución del problema.

Palabras: 205

http://www.pontealdia.com/estados-unidos/ee.uu.-amanece-con-parte-del-gobierno-paralizado.html

El impuesto de las clases bajas

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Michelle Friedman

Señorita Manuel

Quarter 1

Palabras nuevas y importantes en este artículo están: sobrepeso, impuesto y pobre. En inglés, sobrepeso está “obese”. En inglés impuesto está “tax”, y en inglés pobre está “poor”.

Que ocurriendo en México hoy, es muy importante y peligroso para los ciudadanos de; México. El gobierno hizo impuesto de veinte porcentaje a refrescos. Científicos en profesores de Economía de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) hablan por este impuesto nuevo y qué efectos van a estar.

Este impuesto nuevo va a estar cosa muy difícil para las personas que no tienen mucho dinero. Los personas más pobres compraron refrescos y bebidas dulces. Por un lado, este impuesto va a hacer que las personas piensan otra vez cuando ellos compran los refrescos. Cuando ellos piensan otra vez ellos a veces escogen a comprar agua en lugar de refrescos. Cuando una persona bebe agua en lugar de refrescos, ellos van a estar más delgado. Por otro lado, más impuestos no estan buenos.

Personas en México no tienen mucho dinero, y cuando ellos necesitan pagar más impuestos sus vidas se convirtió mal. El gobierno no tiene cuidado para las personas. En conclusión, el impuesto nuevo tiene lados buenos y malos. Yo pienso que este impuesto no es bueno.

Word Count: 205

Peinado, Mari Luz. "El Impuesto De Las Clases Bajas." EL PAÍS. N.p., 22 Sept. 2013. Web. 27 Sept. 2013. <http://economia.elpais.com/economia/2013/09/21/actualidad/1379769945_712940.html>.

Vacuna contra el alzheimer

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2:16 pm

Michelle Friedman Quarter 1

Señorita Manuel

Sanidad autoriza los ensayos en humanos de una nueva vacuna contra el alzheimer

Yo escogí el artículo “Sanidad autoriza los ensayos en humanos de una nueva vacuna contra el alzheimer” porque medicina nueva está muy importante. También, el enfermedadalzheimerr es muy importante para mí. Mi abuelo tuvo alzheimer antes de su murió y yo quiero una vacuna o medicina contra el enfermedad alzheimer porque el enfermedad alzheimer está muy malo.

Yo aprendido palabras nuevas de este artículo. Una palabra está “ensayo”. En inglés es “trial”. Otra palabra nueva está “leve”. En inglés es “mild”

Word count: 203

"Noticias." ABC. N.p., 19 Sept. 2013. Web. 19 Sept. 2013.

<http://www.abc.es/salud/noticias/sanidad-autoriza-ensayos-humanos-nueva-15803.html>.

"Descubierto un Van Gogh de su serie floral" | Michelle Friedman | September 13, 2013

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 3 - Manuel - Y on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 2:31 pm

Michelle Friedman
Señorita Manuel

Quarter 1

"Descubierto un Van Gogh de su serie floral"

Este semana se presenta arte de Vincent Van Gogh. Se visto a nueve de septiembre. Antes de ese dia, la pública no vio este obra. Científicos pensaron que esta obra de arte no fui arte por Vincent Van Gogh. Pero, hoy, ellos entienden que este obra es por Vincent Van Gogh. Ellos usaron métodos nuevos para entender a arte histórico.

Hace ciento y cincuenta años, un hombre de Francia compró este arte. Cuando él preguntó los científicos “¿Es arte de Vincent Van Gogh?” ellos no entendieron como

Este obra es de perioda muy importante en el carrera de Vincent Van Gogh. Esta obra tiene muchos colores vividos. Detrás de los árboles están edificios. Los edificios están azules. Los árboles tienen pinturas verdes y amarillas. A la derecha hay césped verde con un poco amarillo. En el cielo hay nubes blancos y grises. A la derecha, en el fondo, están nubes muy blancos. Yo pienso que hay el sol pero nosotros no lo vemos.

Me gusto Vincent Van Gogh mucho porque cuando él vivía él tuvo una vida muy difícil. Su vida fue muy difícil porque todas las personas que vieron su arte pensaron que él fue loco y enfermo. Pero, Vincent Van Gogh trabajó mucho y hoy nosotros pensamos que él está muy talentoso y inteligente.

Word count: 216

Ferrer, Isabel. "Descubierto Un Van Gogh De Su Serie Floral." EL PAÍS. N.p., 9 Sept. 2013. Web. 11 Sept. 2013. <http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2013/09/09/actualidad/1378714666_819131.html>.

Manganese Print

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Art - Freshman - Hull on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:34 pm

Inquiry: I wondered about what my element does in the world and how I can interpret that to make it into a print.

Research: I did online research to find answers to my inquiry.

Collaboration: My friends helped me by offering their opinions and I also worked with Ms. Hull to finalize this project.

Presentation: After printing the linoleum block I created 2 frames in order to decorate the school with them.

Reflection: I have created a blog post recalling what I did and how it relates to the core values.

Below is one framed print and one unframed.

Hunchback of Notre-Dame

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 1 - Dunn on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 5:03 pm

For my final Independent Reading Project I created a children's story. It features thee monkeys, Quamisodo, Clause, and Esleramda. The story is a spin off of the Hunchback of Notre-Dame; more specifically, the theme of assuming one's character by his or her appearance.

In the "Author's Note" this is what I wrote: "This story is based on the story Hunchback of Notre-Dame, by Victor Hugo. He is also the author of the world famous musical and movie Lés Miserables. The story is set in Paris in the early 1800s. It is a historical story about Quasimodo, a very handicapped and ugly man; Claude Frollo, his father and the town priest; La Esmeralda, an unconventionally beautiful gypsy street performer; and a number of other men and women who all seem to want something to do with La Esmeralda. The Archdeacon Claude Frollo is a very compassionate and intelligent man who falls into a path of darkness after realizing that he failed to raise Quasimodo (his adopted son) and Jehan (his little brother). Quasimodo works the bells in a beautiful cathedral and becomes deaf; this, among plenty of other attributes, is why nearly everybody despises him. La Esmeralda is a Bohemian gypsy who performs in the streets with her little goat; together they perform mind-blowing tricks (which are believed to be witchcraft by many of the spectators). Between La Esmeralda and the men of the town there is much personal (especially romantic) conflict. There is also heartbreaking conflict between Claude Frollo and Quasimodo, and the rest of the townspeople; the townspeople treat the men cruelly. This story has many fascinating themes, but the best of them all is to “not judge a book by its cover”. Claude Frollo is a priest so people assume he is sweet and gentle, yet by the time he reaches 40, he is a crooked, horrible and secretive man. On the flipside, Quasimodo does not speak much because he is deaf and only has one eye. He also has a hunchback and walks awkwardly so people assume that he is an alien, mean and wild man. Yet, Quasimodo is a truly genuinely caring person."

Of all of the characters in the story, I could relate most of all to Phoebus, the promiscuous soldier. Don’t get me wrong, I do not relate to him because we are both promiscuous; I can relate to him because when he is among the beautiful, rich and fancy ladies, he feels very uncomfortable, even though he was raised very properly. He feels more comfortable speaking roughly, dressing casually, and interacting with the average people. I went to a private Jewish school for ten years and now that I have finally left, I will always feel out of place with my friends that still go to private Jewish schools. The way Phoebus feels is nearly exactly the same way that I have grown to feel nowadays. It’s not that I have a preference for people who are not “rich and Jewish”, but it’s just simpler and more fun for me to hang out with other kinds of people too.

My favorite character is easily Claude Frollo. Claude Frollo is my favorite character for only two reasons. Firstly, I find it mind-blowing that a person can transform from such a compassionate and eager-to-learn young man to a twisted and impudent man. He used to study tirelessly at the University; he adopted his younger brother at the age of 16 because their parents had died (due to the plague); and on top of that, he took in the discarded child, Quasimodo, and raised him and loved him as his own. Then, once his boys grow up, he turns to studying alchemy in the tall towers of the cathedral, Notre-Dame. Now he rarely emerges from his workspace. When people try to speak to him, he is often unresponsive or just rude and frightening. The only exception to this kind of behavior is Quasimodo; I think this is because they both receive hostility from the people of Paris. The second reason that I enjoy Claude Frollo so much is because he is so complex and unbelievable intelligent.

Finally, I think this book is fantastic, and I would strongly recommend it to anybody who is willing to deal with the somewhat tedious writing style of Victor Hugo. The only (minor) issue that I found with this book is that it had a bit too much historical narration for my taste. At the beginning I felt that it was tough to read through all of the non-fiction, but I did it anyway because I really wanted to get to the rest of the story. It was undoubtedly worth the strain. In conclusion, this is a marvelous story filled with intricately built characters as well as a beautifully written description of the setting. This book is great for anybody who is prepared and eager to read the story despite the slightly tiresome historical reports.

An Agent of Change: Immigrants and Refugees

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 1 - Dunn on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11:41 pm

For a project in my English class, final task was to act as an agent of change and make some sort of splash in the world. I decided to host a drive for school supplies to give refugees. I set up a large box to collect donations at my school, Science Leadership Academy. The box has been accepting contribution since the middle of April.

This all started back in November when I made my very first blog post about immigration reform. At that time, I really had no clue what I was getting myself into! I never would have believed that one blog post would make me care so much about such an intriguing yet complicated national issue.

After that first post, I took a small step back. I decided to look around me and ask some people that were close to me what they thought about possible immigration reform for our country. I gathered some interesting original research and compiled it into my second blog post.

Now, I am here, on my third and final blog post. Yet I can hardly recall how all of this came to be. What is it that I have been doing for the past month that makes me a true agent of change? For several weeks I called, emailed, and submitted volunteer forms to countless companies, organizations, and charities around Philadelphia that work with or for immigrants. To be completely honest, this was a painstakingly long and tedious process. For a while I thought I could work directly with immigrants and refugees; I could use my fluency in Hebrew and Russian to talk and translate for new Americans. Yet, as it so happens, I am a bit too young and inexperienced for a job like that. This was very disappointing news for me. This was all the volunteer work some organizations asked for. Yet, finally, I found just the right organization that I needed and wanted.

HAIS Pennsylvania (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) is an organization that primarily focuses on welcoming new Jewish people into the United States. Among the many things HIAS does to ensure total care and welcoming for the new immigrants, it provides the following programs: representation and legal counseling before immigration agencies and courts; citizenship, refugee resettlement and other social services to assist newly arriving immigrants, refugees and those recently granted asylum; advocacy and education related to immigrant issues and rights (mission). It is through this organization that I was able to set up a collection for school supplies. All of these supplies will be donated directly to refugees.

(Above, you can see just some snippets of my flyers, posters, and box. I posted flyers all around the halls, stairways, and doors; and even a huge poster right above the box.

Right now I think that I am at a point where I have done just about everything that I can do for immigrants/refugees. This experience, though it was short, helped me discover that I work better with a team. I clearly struggled when I was also, but once Marina Merlin began working with me, I gained confidence and resources. Eventually I became more stable by myself, yet I know that I will always prefer a team. As time goes by, I hope to stay tightly connected with this wonderful organization and to also keep a close eye on any immigration reform that will happen in the near future. I am still young and inexperienced, so I truly look forward to learning more and gradually changing my community and my world.

Bibliography!

Michelle Friedman, Negative Space

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Art - Freshman - Hull on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 9:22 am

In art class we have been practicing negative space for the past few weeks. Negative space (in art) is simply the area surrounding an object; not the inside or the details, just the outside. You could call it the silhouette.

In my drawings negative space is apparent. The way I went about drawing and understanding the negative space in my drawings simply by identifying the objects and then looking at the outline of them. The inside of the outline is the positive space, and the outside of the outline is negative (it is the dark part). In my cut-out piece, I found the negative space in the different colors. The green and the pink colors are very contrasting, therefore, it is easy to find the positive/negative.

For artists, negative is very useful because it makes it easier for them to delineate the figure of the object. Seeing the negative space for observers is just as important because it helps them define the artwork as well.

"Siempre Voy a Necesitarte" por, Guillermo, Alicia, Daniela, Isa

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 2 - Bey on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 12:26 pm

El Cancion:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w90sosjhd6g80lk/Nuestra%20Cancion.m4a

Las Palabras:
[VERSE 1]
Fue un día bello
Caminé en la calle

Y cuando te vi
Mi corazón se detuvo

[BRIDGE]
La primera vez te vi,
Sabía que fue destino

[CHORUS]
¡Te necesito! ¡Te necesito! ¡Te necesito!
Siempre te amaba
Y ahora te quiero (¡Te necesito!)
¡Siempre voy a amarte!
¡Siempre voy a necesitarte (¡Te necesito!)

[VERSE 2]
El primer día contigo,
Fuimos al club
Y bailamos el tango

No voy a olvidar
Nuestra baile primero

[BRIDGE]
La primera vez te vi,
Sabía que fue destino

[CHORUS]
¡Te necesito! ¡Te necesito! ¡Te necesito!
Siempre te amaba
Y ahora te quiero (¡Te necesito!)
¡Siempre voy a amarte!
¡Siempre voy a necesitarte (¡Te necesito!)

[VERSE 3]
Amamos uno al otro
Pero siempre peleabamos sobre cosas pequeñas

A veces nuestra amar iba dificil
Y lo me hacía muy cansado
Pero nuestra amar es verdadero

[BRIDGE]
La primera vez te vi,
Sabía que fue destino

[CHORUS]
¡Te necesito! ¡Te necesito! ¡Te necesito!
Siempre te amaba
Y ahora te quiero (¡Te necesito!)
¡Siempre voy a amarte!
¡Siempre voy a necesitarte (¡Te necesito!)

[VERSE 4]
Un dia preguntése
Eso pregunta especial
Casame

Ella dijo
(pause)
si

Final Perspective Drawing

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Art - Freshman - Hull on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:16 am

What is one thing that your learned specifically that you did not know before.
One thing I learned throughout this project was simply that I can learn new and challenging skills that I didn't have before. I haven't often been faced with a challenge that I thought I couldn't complete, except for this project. I struggled with it a lot and I learned that with confidence and patience, I can learn.
Learning this helped my drawing because I became calmer and therefore my drawing because neater and after some time, it made more sense.
If I had the chance to do this assignment again, I would probably just draw a different side of the room. This side really confused me and I struggled more than I would have liked.
My advice to someone who has never drawn a one-point perspective drawing is to take their time and follow all of the instructions and guidance provided to him/her by their teacher.

I think my most useful resource was Jasim Gilliam. She was drawing the same side of the room as I was, and she helped me a lot with everything. Without her my drawing would stink.

Friedman; Creative Macbeth

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 1 - Dunn on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:06 am

This creative project is an extension of an analytical essay assignment. This project shows Lady Macbeth’s transformation from a ruthless woman to a frail lady is both beautiful and pathetic.

The process of crafting this project started with an extensive period of brainstorming. It took nearly 3 weeks to come up with a pleasing idea for a project. The idea for news articles came from the fact that this story is very two-sided. After some planning on what the articles would be on, and how the quotes would be included, it was fairly easy to start writing. From there is was simple.

The greatest difficulty, by far, was just getting everything done. The initial plan was to have many more articles that there are now, however due to lack of time, that number was reduced. The struggle was completing everything.

I am most proud of the contrast between the news sources. One article does not stand out to me in particular, however their relationships are very interesting and I am proud of them.

If I had the chance, I would start this project much sooner and create a legitimate news website and paper for the articles. However, due to limited time, this was not possible.

I did not get to see any of the other projects because I was sick; so, sadly, I did not get to learn from my peers like I would have hoped. However, I learned something about myself. That is that I am not very excited about writing. I thought I might be, but I'm not.

This is a collection of news articles from two news sources- "Scotland's Best" and "Scottish Times". "Scotland's Best" is more positive towards Macbeth and what he does; whereas, the other is against his beliefs.

Friedman/Hersh: La Chica Cinderella

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 2 - Bey on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm

https://www.dropbox.com/s/343mfvu6ggm3n7v/Q3%20BM%20v3.mov

Bonita (Revista)

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Spanish 2 - Bey on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 8:07 am

mfriedm34.wix.com/bonita

Hiller, Hinton, Friedman

YATW 2.0

Posted by Michelle Friedman on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10:52 pm

“After all, the American Dream doesn’t just belong to some of us. It belongs to all of us.” Antonio R. Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles and the former president of the US Conference of Mayors says in an editorial.

Hi everybody! I’m back again with some new and improved information about immigration. If you haven’t read my first blog post yet, here it is. Basically what’s going on is this awesome project in Ms. Dunn’s English class called “You and the World”. This is a project during which students choose a topic/idea in the world that is important them; then, the students conduct research through interviews, surveys, news sites, and newspapers. A lot has changed in the world of immigration in the past few months, but first we’ll talk about some perspectives on immigration reform.

The image above shows the anual growth of residents in various countries. Evidently, the US gains more and more people each year.

I have touched on this matter slightly in the past, nevertheless, I wish to discuss it some more right now. Barack Obama wants to grant citizenship to the illegal immigrants already present in the US. Then, he plans on securing our borders (security forces, walls, etc.) so that we can retard the rapid flow of immigrants into our nation. Evidently, there are people that disagree with Obama; one of those people is Senator Marco Rubio, from Florida. "Here's how I envision it, they would have to come forward. They would have to undergo a background check. … They would have to pay a fine, pay back taxes, maybe even do community service. They would have to prove they've been here for an extended period of time. They understand some English and are assimilated. Then, most of them would get legal status and be allowed to stay in this country." He told the Wall Street Journal. Clearly these two opinions differ in many ways. Obama thinks that we should grant citizenship to those already here (though he doesn’t actually specify how) whereas Rubio expects much more out of the immigrants in order to make them a part of this country. Nevertheless, there are still many sides to the never ending debate over immigration. Another side to this debate is that of my older brother, Ilya Friedman. He thinks that there we should keep our doors wide open to new citizens. In his opinion, our country thrives on new people joining our communities, workforces, and country. Many people think that these immigrants are taking away our labor work, but Friedman begs to differ. He says that those immigrants that make their way into the US are ready to work hard in order survive here. There is nothing wrong with that and we shouldn’t scold them for wanting to work. This is excluding people who work but do not pay taxes; Friedman understands that individuals who don’t pay taxes have earned repercussion.

Millions upon millions of people wish to live or work in the US; sadly, most of those people have trouble becoming legal citizens for reasons including, but not limited to, lack of experience, inability to speak English, or criminal records. However, many different kinds of visas and green cards exist for all different types of individuals. Unfortunately, there are far too many to name here and now, but if you want to learn some more about these green cards and visas, you can visit this informational immigration website.

This image clearly shows that we, Americans apparently don’t want any more immigrants, yet the fact of the matter is that it is so easy to have nothing in the US and still be able to survive!

So, what’s really been happening with immigration in the US? Nothing. Seriously, I’ve told you about what people have been discussing, but that’s as far as they’ve gotten so far. If you want to read about some more discussions, feel free to Google some news articles.

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Michelle Friedman's Review of Great Expectations

Posted by Michelle Friedman on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 7:12 am

"Who is Charles Dickens?" Said no one ever.

Charles Dickens is one of the most known and highly regarded authors of the 19th century. If you haven't heard of "Great Expectations", you may have heard the titles: "A Tale of Two Cities", "Oliver Twist", "A Christmas Carol", and many more. “Great Expectations has been turned into several movies, but the most recent of all was in 2012. This story was popular when it was written and it quite popular today. It is considered to be one of America’s “timeless classics”.

The encounters and events are told from the point of view of Pip, a young boy. The readers follow Pip’s journey as he becomes a gentleman and learns the most important life lessons he will ever learn. We begin our journey with Pip when he is just a young boy, about six years old. As time goes by Pip dreams of a different life. He lives with his aunt and uncle-in-law. Then, through some unexpected turn of events, Pip moves away from his dingy, poor home and into the fancy neighborhoods of London. That is when Pip meets new, rich, and popular people. He learns about different individuals along with different sides of himself that he had never known before. Through these revelations and more, Pip falls in and out of love and hatred. He battles himself when he is faced with choices that might decide the fate of his fellows; and apart from that, Pip needs to work harder than ever to reenforce connection with Joe, his uncle-in-law because of his foolish behavior earlier.

I believe that the best character in this story is Estella Havisham. She has clearly been through so many emotional obstacles. Miss Havisham, her (somewhat) mother, had exploited her and molded Estella into a fierce and cold woman. Though Estella had seemed cruel for a very long time, she is the character that receives most, if not all, of my pity and compassion because she had to live a life of deception and bullying simply because of what Miss Havisham had endured as a young woman.

If you ask a random group of readers what they have taken away from any book and you will get a million different answers. For me, this book was about finding yourself, becoming the person you want to be, and understanding those closest to you just about as much as you possibly can. I think I speak for most readers of “Great Expectations” when I say that this book contained so many controversial ideas and equally as many inspirational and life-like events. Overall this book is magnificently written and brilliantly articulated.

As a very young boy, Pip meets people who are smarter, have more money, nicer houses, better clothes, and better etiquette. These people happen to be the Havishams, and they are not very kind towards Pip. As a result of these meetings, Pip starts to feel ashamed of his family and lifestyle. He is ready to do just about anything to become smarter, nicer looking, and just like the higher-class people that he continues to meet. I used to attend a very small and private Jewish day school where nearly everybody lived in huge houses, had fancy cars, pretty clothes, and basically had many more items than I did. I know for a fact that I am not the only person who has ever felt jealous in their lives, but Pip and I were constantly around these people who led (seemingly) better lives than we did. Consequently, we wanted the same life. I know that if you, or anybody, were in the same situation you would experience some of the same feelings that we did too.

I would, without a doubt, recommend this book to just about anybody. It has a great plot with much suspense and foreshadow. Charles Dickens is not one of the best known authors for nothing. He has a knack for describing everything in such a way that you will visualize it instantaneously. The only set back when reading any novel by this magnificent man is that he uses slightly too many words for my liking. Nevertheless, this is a terrific classic that will take you on a journey through a young boys life.

Michelle Friedman; Media Fluency

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Technology- Freshmen - Hull on Monday, December 3, 2012 at 9:37 am

Media Fluency

Hello, my name is Michelle Friedman. Here you see several photos of things that I particularly enjoy. The first thing is a picture of a piano. I have played piano for 8 years and I still love it. The next photo is up top, in the upper left corner. This is a photo with Benedict Cumberbatch and Matt Smith. These are the men who play Sherlock Holmes, from Sherlock, and the Doctor, from Doctor Who. Finally, the third picture is one you all should recognize. It’s the Science Leadership Academy Logo. I also have three words in the center: Hard work, friendship, and family. These are three big values that I have in my life.

That is basically what my slide looks like. But why did I choose to make it like that? Well, presentation zen and slide design for developers taught me to use colors that contrast. That is why I chose bright orange fonts and darker pictures. My pictures also have a border of bright orange to tie it all together. I made the background one large picture to make everything bolder and make the res of it stand out. I learned this from Presentation Zen.

After watching and listening to multiple presentation, I learned many new tricks for creating a great slide. Of the suggestions I received, I used three. The first thing I did was change the background photo. I found one with higher resolution and less pixels. Then I got rid of the photos up top because they were too ugly and distracting. They did not look good with the rest of the slide because of the colors. Finally, I changed my name from "Michelle Friedman" to "Michelle".

Immigration Reform

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 1 - Dunn on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:04 am

All freshmen students in Ms. Dunn’s English class have a new engaging and fascinating project called “You and the World”. For my “You and the World” topic, I chose immigration laws and reform. Why, you ask? I have been interested in immigration for a very long time. Firstly, my whole entire family immigrated to the United States from Russia before I was born. Including all of my siblings and cousins. That had me curious about the process of moving to a new country.

I went to a Jewish middle and elementary school. At school we learned a lot about the Holocaust and that sparked questions about where Jews and other groups of people went when they were persecuted in their hometowns. Surely they would not stay, but they also could not legally immigrate to most surrounding countries because Hitler had such a powerful influence. I started wondering about immigration and restrictions for those two reasons. Now onto to modern day USA immigration laws! Hoorah!

For several years now, the United States has had many disagreeing opinions about immigrants coming into the States; mostly feuds about Mexican immigrants crossing over the borders and living here illegally. There seem to be three major sides to the arguments about immigrants.

The first being typically one of more conservative working-class citizens. These people believe that we need to act harshly and immediately take action towards removing illegal immigrants that are here already as well as enforcing very strict border protection. These people are mostly worried that there will not be enough job opportunities because these immigrants are taking all of the jobs.

The next opinion is one of the most liberal kinds of people. They believe that it is cruel and inhumane to deport people from a country. This include not letting people in or out as well. They support the arguments that people have certain rights that they are always entitled to and to kick one out of a country would violate those intrinsic rights.

Finally, there is a medium opinion. This side of the argument actually has Obama on their side as well! These people think we ought to apply the existing laws to all of the illegal immigrants that are here today, yet secure our borders as well. They want to keep the 12 million Mexican immigrants here, but not let any more in illegally.

This image shows a sign that is by the Mexican/North American border. It is really unpleasant and cold. Though I am not particularly fond of it, I think it is quite necessary.

In his first term president Barack Obama did not make many changes towards immigration reform. Yet this was not completely his fault. President Obama had tried to pass new laws yet congress would not pass them. However, this term President Obama really tried his best to appeal to Mexican and Hispanic voters. We still do not know whether he will stay true to his word, yet we all hope he will.

In the past, Mexico and North America did not have such a great relationship. They could not communicate well and there were many disputes and they sparked much unpleasant publicity. However, the new president in Mexico is willing to take a different approach to compromising and the future seems bright.

In my blogs to come, I will inform all of you about how immigrants will be affected and have been affected by immigration reform. I also hope to educate you about ways you can make a change. We will go through this process together, and I hope you enjoy learning about this crucial topic with me.

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To Kill a Mockingbird Editorial

Posted by Michelle Friedman in English 1 - Dunn on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 8:07 am

Friedman, Michelle, Lucid Chart, Home Network

Posted by Michelle Friedman in Technology- Freshmen - Hull on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 12:44 pm

(Explain your L.A.N. Local Area Network - all the devices on your internet connection.)

There are two laptops in my network; one MacBook Pro (mine) and one Acer laptop (my sister's). There is also an Apple TV that stays in the living room along with the Wii. My dad uses a Dell desktop too.

(Reflect on what you learned about networks, did you have an OMG moment that you learned something new and interesting? if now write about what you learned.)

I learned that my network is extremely confusing and very expensive. I also realized that internet is not just some magical data, but actually a complicated system.

(What would you tell other people that they need to know about having an ISP/Home network?)

I would tell them that they need to make sure they understand how to hook up their network and also that internet is extremely costly.