Thanksgiving Reading.(: 7-19 <--------- Word.

Well my thanksgiving was amazing and here are the readiong we were supposed to do.(: Im almost finished with Go Ask Alice, it is such a good book!!!!!!



Chapter 7

                 My response to chapter seven, I think its sad how no one can take a break off work because they are in so much debt. I know it must be hard to do. Their getting sick because of their living conditions, I feel very blessed that I dont get sick because of where I live. I think its also how there is no heating in their work so its not really plesent to go to and that most of them become alcoholics. :/ Alcohol can do some mager damege to someone who isnt used to it.

Chapter 8

                 My response to chapter eight, Tamozious I think his name is reminds me of several people. I mean many of my friends I believe will be as successful as he is in dealing with his music. He likes it alot, also likes Marija. He proposes to her and I tihnk thats the cutest thing ever. She obviously accepts. Its sad how many workers lose their jobs becasue after the ruch of winter. I know I would be devestated if I had a job and I lost it.

Chapter 9

               My response to chapter nine, This chapter was the most wonderful of them all!! I am so proud that Jurgis is learning English and his kids are helping him. It brings great joy to my fash to see people getting somewhere. I love this because I know how hard it is to learn another language. He become a U.S citizen! Yayyy(: This was also a chapter that repeated its self, because I thought Jurgos already knew about the mean and then it says that he realizes that unfit meat is packed in with the good. I mean its good to do that but also I like to learn new things.

Chapter 10

                    My response to chapter ten, I mean this is a bit outrageous only because I dont know how much the money situation is. I am comparing it to todays money and so trying to figure it out doesnt really make sense to me. This family is really srtuggling to keep their jobs. They have a job for a while then sometihng happens and it get ruined, then they get it back then get fired. I think if anything they need the jobs because if they are expecting a child they need money to do that to give it a good life/childhood. She gives birth to her healthy son, and then she names him after Jurgis' father.

Chapter 11

                 My response to chapter eleven, I think its sad that you are always having to worry about your job and how much you are getting paid and if your getitng paid for that week. I know I would be really mad if I didnt get paid for doing so much work. It would make me really mad. Hahahah I think its really funny how Ona I think? Sews her money into clothes, its a good idea but other then the fact that it weighs  her down when she walks in the mud.

Chapter 12

                   My response to chapter twelve, it must really suck that Jurgis sprains his ankle and cannot return to work. That must really mess tihngs up with the family, not being able to bring home any money for the family. He also belives that the only way he can get the smile back on his face is by his infint son. Usually thats how it is for me. I also believe that Jurgis has been through a lot and yet he is doing everything in his power to make it better for him and his family. He got FROSTBITE! That have must really sucked for him. By getting frostbite it permently damages his joints in his fingers.

Chapter 13

                 My response to chapter thirteen, OH MY GOODNESS someone dies from the meat. That is what stood out the most for me, and it made iot really sad because she didnt really experience life and Jurgis didnt want to pay for a funeral. Its sad but then again I can understand where he is coming from, because he doesnt want to spend money on a dead person and also the fact that he doesnt want to bring back that bad memory.

Chapter 14

                   My response to chapter fourteen, It is starting to get the good part that they are finally realizing the real secrets of the meat packing industry. Its actually getting serious and down to the nitty gritty. It just grosses me out the fact about the meat. I want to be a vegitarian now.

Chapter 15

                  My response to chapter fifteen, I think its a bit outrageous that they are working 15 and 16 hour shifts. Jurgis to me is a very strong person becaus ehe has been through so much, noe dealing with his wife. I think its sad that her boss is making her be his mistress. After all Jurgis has done I dont tihnk he deserves what is happening to him. Then he is protective so he basically chokes Onas boss and then later he has to go down to the police station.. wow, I will keep saying it, but Jurgis has been theough alot.

Chapter 16

                  My response to chapter sixteen, Its sad that he is in jal on christmas eve and all he can do is think about the times hes had with Ona and walking with her and being with her. he begins to cry and I hate when guys cry so it just makes me even more sad when I find this out.

Chapter 17

                  My response to chapter seventeen, Wow he is sentenced to 30days in prison? Thats a bit harsh if you ask me. I hate how the man lied about what really happened with the Ona situation. It makes me very angry. I also dont like the fact that he cant work witch then he can not provide for his family and it will be very bad news bears... :(

Chapter 18

                 My response to chapter eighteen, This chapter is sad only because when he gets out of prison he then finds out that his family got evicted  because they couldnt afford rent to live there and within a week they sold the house.


That's all for now, thank you very much for your time and patience.(:

Response To "Go Ask Alice" (:

Well curently I decided to read Go Ask Alice. So far so good. It sounds weid but I like books that are true because it makes it easier for me to believe. The part that I agreed with is the fact that she had troubles with math. She said she got mostly A's and B's and one C which was in math. Thats how mine should be and their not. Math really is a struggle and I got a C in math. I also dont know what its like to completely move away from everyone, she moved states and I dont think I would ever allow my parents to move to another state. I have so much here that I dont think I would leave. I like the fact that she has so much detail into her diary. I write in a diary as well and I know what its like when she said that that's like her friend and no on will ever read it. I understand that part and I can relate. The whole part about her losing weight and gaining it. I think yes it matters, but honestly if your healthy then she shouldnt worry. I can relate with her because I dont get along with my mom or dad very much. Some days are better than others. I like this book because i can relaate to it so much and it seems as if it could be my diary. Haha Also about the whole sex part, I dont believe teens should be doing it at that age. Thats my opinion though. I like this book and I want to continue reading this to see what happens. (:

-Breanna Lozoya.

The Jungle(:

My partners are Destiny Beaman and Alyssa Kargas.

I read Chapters four and five. Here are my comments and questions.(:

Chapter Four(:

1. Pg. 41 I think its great that he started working. I think its wrong how Jurgis get paid 17 and a half cents per hour earning only a dollar and a half per day.
2. Pg 44 and 45 They were talking about getting a house and and about rent.
3. Why would Jurgis want his children to go to school instead of getting a job?
4. Do you think Jurgis's reaction to the rent situation was reasonable or understandable?
5. Should he have flipped out that much?


Chpater Five(:

1. Pg 55 and 56 basically talking about where the family slep in the house.
                                      1. Why wouldnt they get a house big enough for all of them to sleep comfortably and they woud all just have to pitch in?
2. I like how he likes his job while everybody else hates it. His opinion on this is hes making money and doin the best he can for his family to make sure they are alright.
3. Pg 62 and 63 I think this is gross because this is when Jurgis discovers that some of the unfit meat for people to eat is being put into the meat that is okay for humans to eat. They out it in so that the inspectors wont find it. I think this changes my mind and i want to be a vegitarian.
                                        1. Does this make you change your mind about eating meat? Why or why not?


Mr. Boyd this is weird to say but if I wouldnt have read this book I dont think I would have known the stuff I found out and for that I thank you(: I enjoy reading books that have a point to get across. Kinda like Sammy & Juliana in Hollywoodd. Good book.(:

-Breanna Lozoya