Assignment 4A: My california-Group 3

1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
Bienvenidos a newport beach by 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
The story is about an Iranian family that moves from their home countyr to the town of Newport beach which they immediately find out is different liefstyle from where the irainian family is from. In the beginning of the story they talk about their experience the food places of taco bell, KFC and wienerSchnitzel. Then describing the neighbors and how people in newport beach are very protective of theirvaluable belongings. Also their experience using the pool which often stated that they have never used the pool in iran. The childs parents are talked about protective over the pool keysand going swimming whenever they want. The pool keys would explain a result of freedom in the city of newport beach.



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


We felt like we were in heaven. "every day when he came home,my dad said he felt like he was on vacation" P. 91

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 think about a few movies that i have watch over the years, involving changing home enviornment or moving to a new city. There have been comedies and drama movies that involved the sotry of moving to anew place and adjusting to the new envionrment that person is put in. That the first thing that came to me head when finishing the story.




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 did not know that there were very little pools in the country of IRan. compared to differences in settings, i assumed that there were a big amount of pool falcilties in places with high temperatures.




1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
Cotton candy mirrors by 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

The story explains the story of a few kids playing in front of their house and living a normal childhood. Decided to go visit a funhouse to discover the place of mirrors and differen than a normal place to have fun. they find out to have an interest in the mirrors and show difference of appearance for the young children.

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

To quiet ourselves, and take a break fromt eh climbing, we would clamber a narrow set of stairs on one side on fun house. In thes mirrors we would become monsters, clowns. we lengthened, flattened, rounded. pg 101

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 made me thik of being kid and what things that entertianed us when we were all little. A place like the funhouse would be a memorable tiem for a kid because it was different than normal and also entertaining for a child to visit. Just enjoying the day with t your friends and living life as a kid.




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 did not know that house would have hundreds of mirrors inside the building. I would imagine that there would be a big amount of mirrors located in a funhouse.


1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
Berkeley by Michael 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 story is about the town of berkeley and describing the experience of being on the campus of berkeley university. Describing a few famous people that are from the town as well atmosphere/enviornment of the town of berkeley california.



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

"Part of the charm of berkeley lies in her setting: the summer and eucalyptus sting of the hills on a dusty summer afternoon; the mornings fogs of the flatlands along the bay, thier magically vansihing glimpses of alcatraz and towers of San Francisco"
pg. 109

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 the last ime is had visited berkeley which was a nice sunny day that resemble a few other cities in the bay area. A place where has lot of things going on in the city similar to oakland but the university is the trademark fo the town.



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

That berkeley does haive good amount of the hot weather located during the summer time. everytime i visted the city there was always a chill or gold weather in the area.



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

It is about a story of a band that played in a biker bar. Four young folksingers
who loved performing making music played at this bar and did not do anything else with their time. They knew the club owner and told stories about good and bad times that happen at the bar. one of the folksingers talk aobut the times that happen i different kinds of clubs.
also a mention of people named lobo and lil demarco who was involved in the musicians life and good times with friends at the bars.

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

"The club owner looked a little filling up with regulars. carrying acoustic guitar cases, with drummer, backline, or PA."

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

One of those movies that involves the biography or a short story of how a band is formed with a big background to lving the dream on being in the music business. There have been a few stories that explain rises and rock bottom of rock bands. as well how their success leads them to a high level as a musician. It reminded me of on those biography of a band stories.



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


That a band can be able to freedom when touring around the country. There are always things that happen when traveling but at the same time an artists can live a normal life when traveling on a regular basis. it just depends on the indiviual can adjust to temporary living conditions.

Assignment #3C: Sacramento vs San jose

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 point
http://www.oldsacramento.com/history.php
http://www.portofsacramento.com/f_history.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Jose,_CA





3.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 relate because both have connections to their history of the city and also involved in both arts and past culture. in san jose there is some events that involve with native americans to find this city to grow into a bigger city today. As well Sacramento is the capital of this state that has alot of events that are significant in states history. With all of this information of both places, it shows that california has alot of humanties connected with Visual arts.




4.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

B) List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

1. Both are one of the biggest cities in california.

2. They both have had siginificant events in california in the past.

3. both cities are known for good colleges media venue




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

1. The state capital building is located in sacramento

2. san jose average higher temperatures through the year.

3. San jose seems to have more population than Sacramento, currently 989,496


D)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 would like to know why the city of sacramento still has more crime thoughout the year than san jose. If a city where the capital and top legislative of this state work at then dont you think there should be less crime than other cities in northern california.




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 look at Katy's blog and learned more about the beaches of Drake and Santa cruz beach. I found out that Drake beach is where Sir Francis Drake landed in the past history. Santa cruz is actually one of the very few boardwalks that is located in all of the state of CA.

Assignment 3b: Pebble beach and San clemente beach

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebble_Beach,_California

http://www.orangecounty.net/html/surf-sand.html



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 beaches are related to humanties because both offer people a place to visit and a part of california history and culture. they are both as well a tourist place to visit and offer there activities to do when you visit these type of beaches. Aside from other famous beaches that california contains, these two show the differences of what california has to offer as far as variety.



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

some would stereotype that pebble beach is only for the more adult people to go to because of the activity that it offers for certain people such as golf and resort areas.
Actually these resorts offer more than just sporting events, they can also able to go beach and hang out there all day as well as adventure the hills aside from the beach.

For san clemente, people would say that this beach is almost the same as santa monica beach but has its gateway and different than big name beaches because its more exclusive than others.



List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

1. the two places are very big vacation places in california
2. both offer activites for the tourists and visitors
3. The two are placed on the pacific ocean

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

1. San clemente is located in Southern California where Pebble beach is Northenrn Cali
2. San clemente is meant for more tourists activites for Younger people, where pebble is for elder or more adult.
3. Pebble beach is beach meant more for a golf resort instead of being in the water



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 would like to know why a few business decided to chose pebble beach to have be a main central golf resort than an actual beach for people to visit? is it because there are alot of other beaches that have to offer for certain audiences or desires for a a vacation? Why couldnt another pebble beach be located next to more southern california beaches?





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 learned from morgan that alcatraz was taken over by native americans in 1969. The islands momentum had become as big today because of the 150 occupiers.

http://wwwmyblog-morgan.blogspot.com/2009/03/2c-alcatraz-san-francisco.html

Assignment 3a: san francisco V.S San diego

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.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/what_to_do/







http://www.sandiego.com/san-diego-activities/

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



Both cities both are similar to humanities because both places have a very significant history behind them. As well as the visual of arts that happens in the city of San francisco. just being in this city there are always something going on. Whether theres a rally, events, music festivals or strikes that happen in the streets of SF. San diego as well has alot of visuals and culture behind the enviornment of this city that is located in sotuhern California.


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 would some would instantly think that San francisco is a place where there is alot of crimes and homeless people every where and alot craziness going on. yes San francisco there alot bad that is going on today but there is the same amount of good as well. There are alot of places that offer help to those who are not able to get by everyday. I would there is different parts of SF, there is areas where are theres more crimes and things of the sort going on but there also places like embarcadero and san francisco beaches where a family can spend a day there and see the roots of what the SF is all about. Same goes for San diego, where people who are not familar with the city think beaches are the only thing going on. There is also a part of San diego where people can enjoy the city or a night out with family at the finest restaurants in the country.



List 3 things that make each location similar: 1 point

1.Both to a certain extent are big cities
2. Of courses the Beaches
3. Activites and sporting events

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

1. San francisco contains historical buildings such as golden gate bridge and Alcatraz island
2. San francisco is a bigger city than SD
3. San diego definitley has Hotter weather throughout the year thatn San Francisco

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 would say growing up in the northern california, alot of the time i have spend in San francisco and visited every part of the city and the communites moving forward as well as the lifestyle that people live in a place where certainly always has things going on. I would like to know why people that live out of califonia are so interested in the city of San diego? what is that attracts them to visit the place? is only the beaches? or is there another reason why Sd is appealing to people?





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



ive learn form lori that she had very much enjoyed learning more about the science museum that she visited a while ago and perception of the places as a science of cooking because of it history and chemistry to it.
http://vsetting.blogspot.com/2009/02/2b-exploratorium-museum-of-science-art.html

Assignment 2C: Nasir jones: "Nas"

Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points
Contains the sources you used with links to these sources .25 points
Contains a brief paragraph how it connects to your study of humanities. 1 point

Humanties is in the field of studies of the arts and film and historical events of expression. This individual of nasir jones in the world of music, has earned a position in historical of Hip hop culture and african american community for success in a persons talent and form of art. Today, people seem to be more interested in what type of music they listen to, as well as the historical or culture that has happen in the past. Hip hop music has grown from a independent or unknown of music to mainstream and billion dollar industry.



4.Contains the following "analytical elements":

A)Observation: What did you choose? What do you see or hear or feel or think of in the choice you made? What is the subject of the work? If you chose a 'thing' what is the work made of and what techniques (colors, lines, shapes, textures)does the creator use? Be specific in your description. If you chose a place, be specific in your description of what you see or hear. Talk to your reader as though they cannot see the item but somehow must draw a painting of what you see or hear. 1 point


I choose Nasir jones who the world know as the Nas, the queens mc that raps about his life then and now. From his time hustling in the streets, trouble staying out of illegal drug dealer and also had a secret passion for music. At the time hip hop was on the rise with the artist of KRS-one, Mobb deep and ice cube and Dr. dre. Some would say that the music is growning with certain artist to hold the title of keeping hip hop music growing. When i think of NAS, i think of Hip hop, "real" Hip hop. visuals of turnatables, seeing breakdancers on dancing on a cardboard boxes and a person on stage with a microphone speaking about what he feels inside or how they feel. As well as new york city, the feeling of spoken words and stating it to the world. the essence of real and attitudes of a new yorker.


B)Interpretation: What is your choice about? Give specific examples to support this statement in 2 sentences; do so in a way that teaches us something about your choice. Make Paulo Freire proud! .75 point

It is about visual arts and the emphasing the form of culture that a person is interesed in and expessions. It is about an artist that has made songs "Ny state of mind", "One mic", "if i ruled the world" "Either' and "livin it" where he proves that he has passion of something and has the talent to entertain people with his music. At same time telling his story of stuggle in his early years to now where he has found success with his overcoming of lifes obstacles.


C)Judgment: What led you to your choice? What do you think or feel about this choice? Why do you feel this way? Support your thoughts with specific observations. .5 point

I chose Nasir jones because i am a person that is very in to the music of hip hop and the cultural that has grown since the year of 1987. I would say that i first started becoming passionate aobut this type of music right before i entered high school which was the year of 2001. I would say that he is one of my Favorites artists or "Mc's" of all time. I cant really say anything bad about this person, i only can come up with what his has brought to people that live in bad communites. He has brought inspiration to better yourself in life and also telling people to use ones talent that gods given you and to take advantage of it in your life.





D)Questioning: What else would you like to know about this choice? 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. Example: I learned that John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath was based on his personal experience working with farm workers. I would like to know if the characters he used in that book are fictitious or are they people he met? .5 point



One thing i would like to know more about this individual is what are his future plans in music as well as business moves that he will do next in his career. Now that you have accomplished your dreams, what other things to you want to accomplish in your life?


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


What i learned from Dawnyel last week, is about the california palace legion of honor. the fountain in front of the building was a western termanius which is a part of the lincoln highway "first road of america". explains how historical this object is in the state of california.


http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/nas/biography

http://www.hiphopgalaxy.com/nas-escobar-hip-hop-302.html

http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Nas-Biography/FBBF62B9051612DF482568B9002C6EA9

http://mp3slot.com/ar130393/nas/

Assignment 2B: SF Academy of Science

Contains a title using the format listed above .25 points
Contains the sources you used with links to these sources .25 points
Contains a brief paragraph how it connects to your study of humanities. 1 point

The California academy of science is about giving visitors an experience that explains and explores the visions of natural life and the world. Scientists are also on a mission to find the new things about the world. All the natural life that is out there in our world or animals, people and any living thing that can be found in every one of the contients. humanties is connects because it is showing all kinds of natural life that has not been seen before to the public. I think this museum is giving people a chance to experience the ways science and discoveries that is surrounding us in the world.



1. Contains the following "analytical elements":
Observation: What did you choose? What do you see or hear or feel or think of in the choice you made? What is the subject of the work? If you chose a 'thing' what is the work made of and what techniques (colors, lines, shapes, textures)does the creator use? Be specific in your description. If you chose a place, be specific in your description of what you see or hear. Talk to your reader as though they cannot see the item but somehow must draw a painting of what you see or hear. 1 point


I decided to go to the Academy of science because i was interested on finding out more about this museum. i heard that it was place that was very interesing and learning more the natural life of science and find out more information about this type of subject. I also saw pictures of the building and what activites there were to do when you go to this place. Regardless of all the museums that were in san francisco, this one seem to be more appealing to me. i have already visited a few places like the exploratorium in the city but i havent yet gone to the academy so i decided to visit this place.


B)Interpretation: What is your choice about? Give specific examples to support this statement in 2 sentences; do so in a way that teaches us something about your choice. Make Paulo Freire proud! .75 point

This choice was about exploring something new. i am not familar with the natural sciences and the interesting things to learn about earths soil. Its been a while since i have actually have been familar with plants and animals. Well at least animals that are only found in the other side of the world.



C)Judgment: What led you to your choice? What do you think or feel about this choice? Why do you feel this way? Support your thoughts with specific observations. .5 point

The Academy of science wants to let people know more about the discoveries of earth and from life forms,biomes and space/earth sciences. I would say that is was different than the other planetariums or other places that have been to in the past few years. I actually was able to see a chameleon that can be found only in africa. also another memorable thing was watching a doctor operating on an owl. She was doing surgery on the owl by taking out its owl and replacing it with another eye from a other decrease owl. i thought that was very interesting watching this procedure up close.



D)Questioning: What else would you like to know about this choice? 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. Example: I learned that John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath was based on his personal experience working with farm workers. I would like to know if the characters he used in that book are fictitious or are they people he met? .5 point


I learned more about all different parts of science from natural life, biomes, habitat in places far away from the us and space science. I also got to meet a few of the scientists and how much they are a passionate about mammal, oceans forms and innovative things that the world has. an unexpected and still not all things are know that is living. I ask the question, how much life on this planet has evolved and becoming of the future?




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 have learned about lauren vale that she has visited hawaii, the island of kauaii. she hiked on the island a while ago. She seems to be very adventureous and like the island life. I have also been to hawaii, maui and wakiki. I had a great time visiting hawaii, another trip is most definitley in plan soon. cultural history seems to be very much about islanders and people living a lifestyle very different than residents in california.


http://www.calacademy.org/academy/about/

http://pentagram.com/en/new/2008/10/new-work-california-academy-of.php

http://www.calacademy.org/science/evolution_statement.php

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/points-200811.html