Thursday, January 28, 2010

Blog Post #6

Write a one paragraph summary of the chapter.
Tally escapes from the mansion, and runs into the dark forest. Tally runs from the wardens, and meets an ugly named Shay.

What have you learned about Shay? Is she like Tally? Make a prediction about what will happen between Tally and Shay?
Shay is a lot like Tally. They are both uglies. I think they will end up being really good friends.

Blog Post #5

Why do you think New Pretty Town advocates bungee jumping?
If a fire comes in New Pretty Town they can jump to safety with a bungee.

Find information on bungee jumping and post it along with the URL.
Bungee Jumping was originally an ancient ritual or right of passage for the "vine jumpers" of Pentecost Island in the Pacific Ocean Vanuatu group.Modern Bungee jumping began with a 4 man team from the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club jumping off the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England, on April 1, 1979.-Athleticscholarships.net

Blog Post #4

Characterization: Tally ugly, girl and a good friend. Peris is a pretty, boy and bad friend.

How do you feel about the friendship of Tally and Peris? are they true bestfriends? Why or why not? I dont think the friendship of Tally and Peris is true. I think this because Peris doesnt try to see Tally at all.

Blog Post #4

Find and quote one oxymoron from the chapter or one example of irony.
Pg.3 "As the light faded, deep blue gaps of night peered through like an upside-down ocean, bottomless and cold.

Why do you think Tally chose to wear a mask to the party that was deemed "white tie".
Tally wanted to cover up her ugly face.

Find information about the history of masks and post it. How does this relate to Tally's decision.
A mask is a form of disquise.It is oftenly worn to hide the identity of a person.- Any Mask.com
This related to Tally's decision because she was trying to hide her identity and fit in.

Blog Post #2

Have you ever had a friend like Peris who abandonded your friendship after moving? Yes, his name Trevor. He was my bestfriend in first grade. When I moved to Magnolia I gave him my moms phone number so we could hang out again. Well he never called my mom, so we never hung out again.

Describe the following terms:

1. Interface ring-A ring that lets you communicate with computers.

2. Toothbrush pill- A pill that brushes your teeth for you.

3. Cacophony- A jarring sound.