Monster by Walter Dean Myers

Steven Harmon was arrested for a robbery and murder. He was believed to be the look out for two other gentlemen. King and Bobo went into the drugstore and committed the crime. Steven ended up being found not guilty.

Steven wrote in a journal while he was in jail. Steven wrote about things he saw and heard in jail. For example, other prisoners told Steven stories about life in jail, specifically bad stories about prisoners getting hurt. Steven also wrote about the jury and how they looked at him as some sort of monster.

Throughout the story Steven felt sad and worried. Steven was also scared because he thought he was going to spend the rest of his life in jail. I really enjoyed this story because it showed Steven's true emotions. I learned about his life in and out of jail.

SH

My Frantic Obession With Charlie & The Chocolate

The first time I saw the movie I was very excited and wanted to watch it some more. I think that was the best movie I have ever watched. It had candy and chocolate and those are my two favorite things. I also like it because of the people in it, the Oompa Loompas, and the funny songs they sang. One reason I like Oompa Loompas is because they are like veterinarians to the children instead of animals. When I found out there was another Wonka movie I freaked. Where is it? I want that movie now! My friends and I went to the movies and waded through the crowds just to get in. Then I decided that I had to get it on dvd.

On Christmas morning, I got the dvd and more. I jostled out of my room that morning just to see what i got for my Willy Wonka obsession.I got the lip gloss, a pillow, a cd, a shirt, and pajamas, and I still want more.

I watched the movie so many times my mom said to me,"stop or your brain is going to boil."

-TD

The Outsiders

I got The Outsiders at the JLC Program. It looked interesting so I started reading it over the Christmas break. I was at home bored so I picked it up and started reading. I only took me one day.

The Outsiders is about two gangs of the boys. They are called the greasers and the socs. They are two rival gangs. The difference between them is the socs are rich, snotty kids and the greasers are poor and sweet.

One of my favorite characters is Pony Boy. He is a teenage boy with long black hair and is member of the greasers. He is shy,sweet and one of the youngest of the members. Pony Boy had to run away with his friend Johny because Johny killed a member of the socs. I like that Pony Boy is shy but sweet at the same time. He does not talk a lot, but when he does he makes a lot of sense.

The book reminds me of some people in my life, and that is why I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this book to anybody that likes to read. The story seems like it could happen in real life.

- SH

The laws of president K

If i was the president the first thing i would do is...

1. I would start school at 11:30. Kids are more awake because its not early and kids would get more sleep.

2. All the teens can go to the airport for free.Kids can see the world if it's cheaper.

3.You can get a job at age of 15 instead of 16. It would teach kids a life lesson.

4. I think kids should be home schooled.It would save gas and it would take away the pollution.

I think these laws are important because they teach kids to be grown ups and save the environment.

KH

Paradise

• A perfect paradise for me is living at the beach in a place where it is warm all year long and the surrounding area is privatized. I would like there to be a helicopter pad for my personal little work vehicle , I'd conduct business negotiations and have my own personal vault to store all my millions. I would hire personal chef's to cook restaurant quality foods like McDonald's one day and the next have Angus barn quality food. Also i would fish everyday there is nice weather so in conclusion my perfect paradise would be somewhere in the Caribbean.

-M.F.

My Life

Well my name is O. R. and I'm writing about my life. Well I'm 16 years old and I'm about to have a baby. I feel good and blessed. But yea, I would like to give a better life to him than the 1 I've had. I'm going to do my best to be with him at all timez. My girlfriend's name is D. and she's the nicest girl I ever met in the world. She helps me when I need her and I help her too. We are going to have a lil boy together she's real happy about it. Well I'll just talk to ya'll next time bye.

-O.R.

3 Best ways of studying!!!

Need help studying? Got a math or spelling test coming up? Well here are some of my best ways of studying.

One way of studying is to use flashcards. They help you memorize things and are also quick to use. Flashcards are also cheap and easy to afford. On one side you write the word and on the other side you write the explanation of the word. If you realize that they are handy to use it will become easier for you in the future.

My second way of studying is making songs. They are a tool to help you memorize things and they are easy to catch on to. You use songs occasionally because they are fun to make and it is not boring. They are appropriate in school with studying before a test because they are easy to remember and sometimes it gets stuck in your head.

My last way of studying is playing games with my friends or people. They are a creative way to study and you are also having fun while you are learning. They are also fun ways to have a nice and entertaining conversation over the phone or in person. An individual will find this way of studying more fun and more helpful for you and your friends.

I hope you enjoy my three best ways of studying and find them convenient to use.

- T.D.