Assignment 5c

Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?
EXAMPLE classmate Liz, component a My California authors blank blank blank2.
The classmate I choose is Nicolette Martin, Component A group 2. She read Ode to Caltrans by Hector Tobar, Montalvo, Myths and Dreams of Home by Thomas Steinbeck, The Last Little Beach Town by Edward Humes, and Surfacing by Matt Warshaw.



What is something this classmate said about the choice that relates to any of the assignments in projects 2-3?
The Last Little Beach Town by Edward Humes reminded me of Assignment 3 "Beaches". The Author writes about Seal Beach and all the beauties with in this wonderful beach. He is very grateful that it is not invaded with corporate buildings and commercialized businesses. In assignment 3 we had to compare and contrast the different beaches Seal beach and Bodega bay. In researching each beach I found many wonderful things about each beach.


3. What is something different this classmate said about their choice that you did not realize before when you completed projects 2-3?
I didn't realized how each of these beaches are very peaceful and haven't yet been invaded by the big businesses. I am a little shocked I didn't realize this before writing assignment 3 because I feel it is such an important and beautiful thing.




4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?
I find this writing technique to be very helpful to me. Through reading each of Nicolette summaries it helped me form new ideas and opinions on each of the summaries. Once I read Nicolette's opinions and new understandings, It helped me realize things I might have overlooked and triggered new thoughts about each subject.


5. How has project 2-3 helped you with the readings of the textbook?
Project 2 and 3 helped me get a better understanding on each of the readings from the book because it provided background information on certain topics, it helped me relate and understand a more in depth look at each of these places, cities, etc.

Assignment 5A

1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
The Un-California by Daniel Weintraub


2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

This story tells it how it is in Sacramento,California. Even though it is the State Capital and people sometimes associate California as rich stuck up people, this Author explains how Sacramento is the exact opposite.


3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

My favorite paragraph is on pg 178 " Its not as if the city streets are now crowded with Hummers. And those you do see tend to be spattered with mud, just back from a trip to the mountains. Around these parts, people actually drive them there."

4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

This story makes me think about all the stereotypes that people place on California. Although in some parts people tend to be stuck up, there are a lot of parts that people are genuine and real. I makes me realize that people need to experience each town or city before they place judgement.

5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent

I didn't know John Burton walked around with out security and also that the people who govern the largest state were that accessible.

1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
Rocks in the shape of Billy Martin by Deanne Stillman

2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
This story is about the Authors love for the Mojave desert. She frequently visits the Mojave desert to get away from the busy streets of L.A. She talks about her love for the Joshua tree and the secrets behind this amazing desert.

3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
The quote I like was on pg 185 "Although the desert is open twenty-four hours, it has some secrets it can reveal to you only in its time. Sooner or later you'll find them,or the rocks will find you. "

4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
The readings made me think of the Mojave desert and how I would love to visit and see all the fascinating landscapes and scenery. It made me think of the place where I find my peace, which is up at my parents home in the foot hills of Oregon. It is always nice to have a place to go where you aren't bothered by society.


5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I never knew that Joshua trees only live in the Mojave desert. I actually have never heard of them, I find it very interesting they only grow there. It makes them even more special.

1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
How many Angels by Davin Kipen


2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

This story was about a mans quest to find the center of Los Angels. After he mapped out the point he traveled to his destination. He was surprised by the fact that it was in the middle of nowhere. He was expecting it to be somewhere civilized.

3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

My favorite quote was on page 198 "For here is the wonderful dirty secret of the center point-hunting:The geometric center of anything is never what or where you think it is".

4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

This story reminded me of exploring the world and traveling. When I am traveling I like to explore the world and find every detail I can about that place. Even if it is the outdoors, I like to walk around and explore the beauty of it.



5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent

I now know the counterpoint of California is Coarsegold. A place that I would like to visit one day.

1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point

Centered by Veronique de Turenne


2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

This is about De Turenne the Author taking a trip to Downieville. She drives with her husband wondering why she is leaving her beautiful home in Malibu. Her husband has the great ideas to go to the exact geographic center of California. When they approach it they fin the surrounding beautiful.

3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

"Its California the way we want it to be, the way we wish it still was. Anywhere you look, anywhere you stand here in the center of the state, its beautiful." pg 196


4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

It made me think of all the beautiful things in the world and how strange it is that California is in a peaceful place. It makes me want to travel and go to this place and see what she is talking about.


5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent


I didn't know that there was a famous spot for the center of California

Asssignment 4C

1. Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?

I choose Samantha Patterson. We both did our assignment 3c on Seal Beach vs Bodega Bay


2. What is something similar this classmate said about the choice?

Samantha and I both focused on how both beaches provide a place where people can go to have fun and explore the diversity in each beach. I stated that people could go to find peace,comfort and experience and she stated people could go to surf, build a sandcastle, and bring families together.


3. What is something different this classmate said about the choice?


Samantha and I have differing opinions on the stereotypes of Bodega bay. She stated people might not think it is as exciting as Seal Beach because its colder in weather. Also that there might be more of an older crowd there. In difference I stated that that Bodega Bay might be stereotyped as a romantic getaway rather than Seal Beach might be more of a party place.


4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?

I went in thinking that these beaches are very unique in there own ways. I had my ideas on what I thought of both beaches and how visiting them had a lot to do with my opinion. In reading Samantha's blog, I found new ideas and information on both beaches. For example on our differing opinions, it expanded my ideas and views on each beach. I found in reading her blog it helped me generate new ideas that I never thought of.

Assignment 4b

1. Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?
The classmate I choose is Ana Ceniceros. We both did our 3a World Cities on San Francisco vs Los Angeles.

2. What is something similar this classmate said about the choice?

Ana and I both focused on the cultural diversity found in each city.  We also had very similar findings on the stereotypes of each city. We also found similar stereotypes between the two cities. When people think Los Angeles they think rich and famous. Where everyone is tan and beautiful. When people think of San Fransisco gay community and very liberal city. 

3. What is something different this classmate said about the choice?
EXAMPLE Liz and I have differing opinions on blank

Ana and I have different opinions about the differences between each city. Ana stated that San Francisco  was known for its clam chowder and is more corporate and politically more aware than LA.  I thought was different was the weather, the size and population. 
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?

I went in thinking about the diversity throughout each culture and Ana seemed to be doing the same thing as well. Although we were thinking the same ideas, I still came out with new ideas that I hadn't thought about. For example, relating San Francisco for its clam chowder and its political ways. 

4a group #3 Pruett

1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point

Bienvenidos a Newport Beach- Firoozeh Dumas

2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

This story is about a young girl and her family moving for there eight time to Newport beach. You can tell they struggle with there race because being from Iran people mistake there language as being Spanish. They move to a proper nice community that has a swimming pool and well kept. The family takes pride in what they have because they aren't use to living in such a nice place.

3.Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

"My dad didn't know what the words meant exactly, but sometimes you don't need to know the meaning of words to understand the message."pg 90

4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

The story makes me think of her family and how hard it must be having others place judgment on them. The lady who told them the pool rules, speaking S L O W L Y as if they couldn't understand her language or when the neighbors asked her to speak Spanish to the gardener. It goes to show how ignorant people can be.

5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent

I never realized how hard it must be living in a place where people constantly judge you based on the color of your skin.

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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point

Cotton Candy Mirrors- Devorah Major

2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

Devorah Major tells her short story about her childhood, when all her responsibilities consisted of small chores and the rest went to playing. She describes her time at the carnival and how much fun she use to have. The memory of the fun house impacted her life to this day. She tells how the mirrors in the fun house would distort her body and the truth always shined through. She relates to her like now as a grown woman and how the media, billboards, and mirrors tell lies about one another and diminish others.

3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

"I learned from the mirrors at the beginning of the Fun House, to the mirrors at the end not to take the reflections too seriously as the real things. In fact, I don't ever look at regular mirrors too often these days, now knowing that the right lighting can hide any number of sins, or reveal every detail of abuses. I learned to use the eyes of others as my mirrors. But only those people whose eyes are clear and shine with laughter and love."(pg. 102)

4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

This reading made me think about my childhood and how I can relate to her own experiences about growing up. When she was describing her experiences it slowly brought me back to when I use to go to the fair and all I wanted to do was go in the fun house. I remember the smell of the cotton candy, the taste of the summer air, and the freedom of being a child. Feels like just yesterday.

5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent

I never knew how important it was to experience things in the summer between school years. I feel that's were you learn your street smarts, when you are out in the world experiencing things, that you cant learn in school.

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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point

Berkeley - By Micheal Chabon

2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

This Author describes Berkeley and all the crazy people that live there. He goes into great detail which I found to be very entertaining. You get to a point where your wondering why he even stands to live there and all of a sudden, he explains why he loves it there. He explains with such detail how beautiful it is, its almost as if he never had anything bad to say about it in the first place. 

3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

"So much for boosterism. And yet I declare, unreservedly and with all my heart, that I love Berkeley, California. I cant imagine living happily anywhere else. And all of the things that drive me crazy are the very things that make this town worth knowing, worth putting up with, worth loving and working to preserve" (pg108)

4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

This made me realize I could never handle living in Berkeley! Also I think it goes for my town, there are many things I cant stand about my town but on the other hand I love it and never want to leave. 

5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent

I never realized how much diversity Berkeley is filled with!

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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point

California honky-tonk- By Kathi Kamen Goldmark
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent

This short story was about a traveling band and there many stories. Manly the authors funny stories, like getting picked up by a big biker man and having him say lets screw! She explains the many experiences and the lessons learned on how to please the many different crowds.

3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent

"But bruises heal, and sometimes even turn into good stories."
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent

This story made me  think about the good times I have had at concerts or even listening to small bar bands. Music is such a wonderful thing and if they are playing the right tone, its always fun to get up and dance. It must be hard to be an entertainer and try to impress the crowd.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent

I never thought about how hard it must be to entertain a crowd and keep the party going. I learned from reading it takes some skill and practice and a little bruising!

3C Inland Areas-Sacramento and Bakersfield

 Sacramento VS Bakersfield

Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link) .25 points
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento
http://cityreaching.pbwiki.com/f/Sacramento_Day_aerial.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakersfield,_California
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:06-16-03c.jpg

Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities. .25 point
These two cities connects with our studies of humanities by bringing together race,culture, exploration, music and dance in a large city. They both have  diverse cultures and unique expressions.
Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:
What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point

I think that when people think about Sacramento they think State Capital and a business city. I think when people think about Bakersfield they think agriculture ,farming and heat

List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

Both large cities, weather,  Central Valley

List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

Sacramento is the State Capital

Bakersfield doesn't have a river running through

Population is different

Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. .5 point

I know both of the cities are unique but I want to know what other people think about these cities?? Would they ever consider visiting? why or why not?

5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

I read Linda Beavers blog from last week and she choose to compare Laguna Beach and Bodega bay beaches. I learned that Laguna Beach is seen to be the "endless party" Beach. I also found that I share a common experience with her, which she mentioned going to the restaurant the Tides, I have also eaten there and it is one of my favorite places to eat!

3b Beaches:Seal Beach & Bodega Bay

Seal Beach

VS

Bodega Bay

Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points



Contains a web link to your locations. (eg you can use the tools in your blog where you paste your work; there is a little icon that looks like a link) .25 points

http://www.sonoma-county.org/film/FilmGallery/Water_Sites/Bodega_Bay_Coast_4.jpg

http://www.bodegabay.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodega_Bay

http://www.visitusa.com/california/images/beach-photos/orange-county/seal-beach/seal-beach.jpg

http://www.visitusa.com/california/beaches/orange-county/seal-beach.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_Beach
Contains an explanation regarding how this component (any aspect of it; eg content of videos, content of websites) connects to your study of humanities. .25 point

These beautiful beaches connects with our study of humanities by culture and diversity. California is known for beautiful beaches that provides a place where people can go to find peace, comfort, experiences, and knowledge. These beaches help provided one to understand the originality of each place and relate it through music and culture.
Contains the following elements that will be used in upcoming projects for analytical purposes:
What are some assumptions/stereotypes you think people have of each location: 1 point

Both of these beaches are in California so the stereotypes might be a little similar. One might think California beaches are filled with good looking people, hot sun, peaceful waves crashing, parties, and lots of activities to do. Bodega Bay might be stereotyped more are the romantic gate away and Seal Beach might be stereotyped as a party getaway.
List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

Both amazingly beautiful with great views, attraction tourist, both located in California.
List 3 things that make each location so different: 1 point

Seal Beach has more activities on the beach than Bodega Bay.

Bodega is colder that Seal Beach.

Seal Beach is fast paced and has a younger age group as Bodega Bay is low key and a romantic setting.
Questioning: What else would you like to know about these places? When completing the question section, lead your audience into the question by stating a fact you do know, yet you still have the related question. This way, both your audience and you will have an educational experience. .5 point

I know that each of these beaches are wonderfully different and many people travel to visit them. I want to know which beach people prefer to go to? The laid back romantic setting or the hip and up beat setting?


5. Using your classmates work from last week, tell us one thing you learned from 1 student. Is this one thing some common experience you share or some experience that is completely different than what you experienced? Is this one thing related to our class theoretical foundation and if so, how? Is that one thing related to historical or cultural context of this country or a different one? Link that persons blog to this entry (eg cut paste that blog entry here) . .5 point

I read Jessica Bozzetto blog from last week. She did her 3A assignment on Chicago and New York. I learned that people stereotype New Yorkers as not being friendly and always in a hurry. I also learned the stereotypes on Chicago is that its called the "Windy City" because its always windy.