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