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.