I named Ch 16 of A long Way Gone Adaption tonormal life because in the chapter the staff members are trying to get everyone to forget about the war and return back to normal life. Ishmael doesnt want to adapt because he still wants drugs.Thursday, December 17, 2009
CH 16 A long Way Gone Adaption To Normal Life
I named Ch 16 of A long Way Gone Adaption tonormal life because in the chapter the staff members are trying to get everyone to forget about the war and return back to normal life. Ishmael doesnt want to adapt because he still wants drugs.
CH 17 A Long Way Gone Questions
1. I think the nurse is a nice and kind person who cares about the children who were involved with war.
2. Alhaji was teasing Ishmael about the nurse and thought he liked her.
3. The nurse asked Ishmael if they wanted to be friends.
4. I think Ishmael didn’t trust anyone because he lost his family, his friends, and didn’t want to quit the army.
5. I don’t remember being in a similar situation like Ishmael.
6. The nurse gave Ishmael a rap CD.
7. Ishmael gave the nurse a hug after he unwrapped his present.
8. He saw the men sad that they were going to die and saw somber in there eyes.
9. Esther started to cry after she heard his story and told him it wasn’t his fault.
10. Esther took the walkman because she didn’t want the other kids to envy him and steal it.
12. I thought the Lieutenants were using a different approach and tactics to win the war, but there doing the same thing.
13. Ishmael had a bullet scar in the foot and was almost dead.
14. Ishmael saw himself killing someone when he tried to remember his childhood.
15. Ishmael was in pain when the surgeons were using sharp tools to try to remove the bullet from his foot.
17. Ishmael started to shot with his gun when he regained consciousness.
18. Ishmael shot the rebels responsible for his wounds, and then shot them in the head.
19. He heard a sharp cry every time he had a flashback.
20. Esther came on her day off for Ishmael’s examination.
21. Leslie bought Ishmael the Exodus album.
22. Ishmael enjoyed song writing because it made him forget about the war.
24. He liked the story about Rastafarianism because he compared his journey from Mattru jong the same way.
2. Alhaji was teasing Ishmael about the nurse and thought he liked her.
3. The nurse asked Ishmael if they wanted to be friends.
4. I think Ishmael didn’t trust anyone because he lost his family, his friends, and didn’t want to quit the army.
5. I don’t remember being in a similar situation like Ishmael.
6. The nurse gave Ishmael a rap CD.
7. Ishmael gave the nurse a hug after he unwrapped his present.
8. He saw the men sad that they were going to die and saw somber in there eyes.
9. Esther started to cry after she heard his story and told him it wasn’t his fault.
10. Esther took the walkman because she didn’t want the other kids to envy him and steal it.
12. I thought the Lieutenants were using a different approach and tactics to win the war, but there doing the same thing.
13. Ishmael had a bullet scar in the foot and was almost dead.
14. Ishmael saw himself killing someone when he tried to remember his childhood.
15. Ishmael was in pain when the surgeons were using sharp tools to try to remove the bullet from his foot.
17. Ishmael started to shot with his gun when he regained consciousness.
18. Ishmael shot the rebels responsible for his wounds, and then shot them in the head.
19. He heard a sharp cry every time he had a flashback.
20. Esther came on her day off for Ishmael’s examination.
21. Leslie bought Ishmael the Exodus album.
22. Ishmael enjoyed song writing because it made him forget about the war.
24. He liked the story about Rastafarianism because he compared his journey from Mattru jong the same way.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
CH 17 A Long Way Gone Vocabulary
Anguish
Definition: To be inflicted and to suffer great pain.
Sentence: The pain was in ANGUISH after scrapping his knee.
Burdensome
Definition: Something that causes trouble.
Sentence: The obnoxious kid was a BURDENSOME to the family.
Conversation
Definition: Informal interchange of thoughts, Information etc. between two or more people.
Sentence: The girls were having a CONVERSATION about there jobs.
Cringed
Definition: To shrink, bend or crouch.
Sentence: One of the Forks has been CRINGED.
Delved
Definition: To research information with Stress.
Sentence: The Man was getting DELVED while Figuring out the taxes.
Destination
Definition: A Place to which a person or thing travels or is sent.
Sentence: The train was about to reach its DESTINATION in Maryland.
Genuine
Definition: Something that is original, real, and not a copy. Sentence: The Copy machine made copies of the GENUINE document.
Rastafarianism
Definition: A religious cult originated in Jamaica That regards Africa as the Promised land to which all believers will someday return.
Sentence: The officials were getting ready for RASTAFARIANISM.
Somber
Definition: Gloomily dark or shadowy.
Sentence: The sunlight was very SOMBER.
Wharf
Definition: A structure in the harbor as in a dock for boats to reach shore.
Sentence: The WHARF was a place where ships from other countries could dock.
Monday, December 14, 2009
CH 16 A Long Way Gone Questions
1. Ishmael was getting Infuriated about what the Civilians were telling him to do.
2. They hated the Medical check ups and would throw stuff.
3. Since they did not have drugs they would become very angry and hurt people.
4. Ishmael and his friends put the cooks hand in hot water.
5. I never bullied anyone before.
6. The drugs were wearing off of his system so he would steal, or just search for tiny crumbs.
7. I cant relate to doing something like that.
8. During meals they would have fights.
9. The staff members care about the boys because they risk there lives just to make sure there okay.
n10. Poppay was the man in charge of storage. They demanded dry mattresses from him.
11. If I was being treated this way I would quit when this was happening.
12. He felt like the migraines were a blacksmith making a sword.
13. in the classroom he punched the window and got sent to the Hospital.
14. They would burn and destroy the school supplies.
16. They scouted for villages with: food, drugs, ammunition, gasoline, and other items they needed.
17. They thought that it was going to take days to get to the village, but they got there faster.
18. they always referred there moves from the movie Rambo.
19. At 1st I thought that the Rebels were cruel and wrong. But the Army is doing the same thing so there no different.
20. They didn’t let anyone live in the village.
21. Alhaji got the name little Rambo.
22. Ishmael was known as green snake because he was sneaky and could take out a whole village without being noticed.
23. The city had many cities, markets, cars, and other things.
24. They learned Mathematics, English, and didn’t pay attention to the teacher.
25. the nightmares were waking everybody up.
26. The rainy seasons were between May-October. Heaviest rainfall in July-September.
27. When they had no $ to get home they would Just run out of the Bus without paying.
30. The staff members understand that it will take time to return to normal and that they didn’t want to be part of the war at first.
2. They hated the Medical check ups and would throw stuff.
3. Since they did not have drugs they would become very angry and hurt people.
4. Ishmael and his friends put the cooks hand in hot water.
5. I never bullied anyone before.
6. The drugs were wearing off of his system so he would steal, or just search for tiny crumbs.
7. I cant relate to doing something like that.
8. During meals they would have fights.
9. The staff members care about the boys because they risk there lives just to make sure there okay.
n10. Poppay was the man in charge of storage. They demanded dry mattresses from him.
11. If I was being treated this way I would quit when this was happening.
12. He felt like the migraines were a blacksmith making a sword.
13. in the classroom he punched the window and got sent to the Hospital.
14. They would burn and destroy the school supplies.
16. They scouted for villages with: food, drugs, ammunition, gasoline, and other items they needed.
17. They thought that it was going to take days to get to the village, but they got there faster.
18. they always referred there moves from the movie Rambo.
19. At 1st I thought that the Rebels were cruel and wrong. But the Army is doing the same thing so there no different.
20. They didn’t let anyone live in the village.
21. Alhaji got the name little Rambo.
22. Ishmael was known as green snake because he was sneaky and could take out a whole village without being noticed.
23. The city had many cities, markets, cars, and other things.
24. They learned Mathematics, English, and didn’t pay attention to the teacher.
25. the nightmares were waking everybody up.
26. The rainy seasons were between May-October. Heaviest rainfall in July-September.
27. When they had no $ to get home they would Just run out of the Bus without paying.
30. The staff members understand that it will take time to return to normal and that they didn’t want to be part of the war at first.
Friday, December 11, 2009
CH 16 A Long Way Gone Vocabulary
Apprentice
Definition: A person working for another person to absorb knowledge.
Sentence: The dentist APPRENTICE assisted the dentist with the operation.
Sentence: The dentist APPRENTICE assisted the dentist with the operation.
illuminated
Definition: To brighten up with light.
Sentence: The lamp had ILLUMINATED the dark room.
Definition: To brighten up with light.
Sentence: The lamp had ILLUMINATED the dark room.
Infuriating
Definition: Causing great anger or outrage
Sentence: The girl was INFURIATED when she heard the bad news.
Definition: Causing great anger or outrage
Sentence: The girl was INFURIATED when she heard the bad news.
Civilian
Definition: A regular citizen who is not in the military.
Sentence: The guy was just another lazy CIVILIAN.
Sentence: The guy was just another lazy CIVILIAN.
Cringed
Definition: To shrink, bend or crouch.
Sentence: One of the Forks has been CRINGED.
Kiosks
Definition: A small structure having one or more sides open, used as a newsstand, refreshment stand, bandstand, etc.
Sentence: The KIOSKS in the town square told us the things that were going on today.
Looted
Definition: Collection of stolen values.
Sentence: The LOOT of stolen Jewelry was finally found.
Maneuver
Definition: Changing a direction.
Sentence: The train will have its path MANEUVERED.
Sporadic
Definition: Appearing at isolated distances.
Sentence: The cat was trying to get to a SPORADIC distance away from the dog.
Vengeance
Definition: The desire for revenge.
Sentence: Adolf Hitler wanted VENGEANCE on the Jews for Germany’s problems.
Friday, December 4, 2009
CH 15 A Long Way Gone The Withdraw From War
I named Ch 15 of A Long Way Gone the Withdraw from War because in the Chapter the Liutenant gives up some of the Soldiers and tells them to live normal lives. But Ishmael still feels that he wants to be part of the war.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
CH 15 A Long Way Gone Questions
1. The Government Army had been fighting for two years and felt like killing was a daily activity.
2. Four men dressed in Blue jeans and white T-shirts that said UNICEF arrived in the Village.
3. Ishmael Considered his home and his Family to be the Government Army.
4. It was 1996 and Ishmael had already been 15 years old.
5. Jumah told Ishmael that he and his group were going on a Raid.
6. Ishmael and his friends talked about how good the drugs were all night.
7. The Civilians were taking them to Free town. I would try to find the best opportunity for safety if I was in a war.
8. Ishmael was thinking of High jacking the truck and driving it to Bauya.
9. I think they might have want to fight because they disagree, are angry and think that they are on the opposing army.
10. The men in the clean clothes were the civilians who wanted to take them to safety.
11. Ishmael pushed the man that tried to search him and told him he would kill him.
12. I think Ishmael feels like he didn’t finish his job in the Army and wants to be there until the war ends.
13. Ishmael saw many Cars and Buses at the last Check point.
14. Ishmael and his friends had started a fight with the other boys at the kitchen.
15. The boy had a Tattoo of the RUF initials.
16. The Boys realized that the Violence of the fight cheered them up after what happened in the entire day.
n7. The Military vehicles transported them into a rehabilitation center.
18. Ishmael was thinking what was happened to his weapon and what was his friends doing.
19. Ishmael scared the other boys by pulling out a grenade.
20. The Rebel kid said he was a Rebel because the Army killed his family and destroyed his village.
21. The Refugee camp did not Rehabilitate the boys because they were still fighting.
22. Some of the people trying to break the fight were either killed or injured.
23. Six people died. Two on there side and for on the Rebel side.
2. Four men dressed in Blue jeans and white T-shirts that said UNICEF arrived in the Village.
3. Ishmael Considered his home and his Family to be the Government Army.
4. It was 1996 and Ishmael had already been 15 years old.
5. Jumah told Ishmael that he and his group were going on a Raid.
6. Ishmael and his friends talked about how good the drugs were all night.
7. The Civilians were taking them to Free town. I would try to find the best opportunity for safety if I was in a war.
8. Ishmael was thinking of High jacking the truck and driving it to Bauya.
9. I think they might have want to fight because they disagree, are angry and think that they are on the opposing army.
10. The men in the clean clothes were the civilians who wanted to take them to safety.
11. Ishmael pushed the man that tried to search him and told him he would kill him.
12. I think Ishmael feels like he didn’t finish his job in the Army and wants to be there until the war ends.
13. Ishmael saw many Cars and Buses at the last Check point.
14. Ishmael and his friends had started a fight with the other boys at the kitchen.
15. The boy had a Tattoo of the RUF initials.
16. The Boys realized that the Violence of the fight cheered them up after what happened in the entire day.
n7. The Military vehicles transported them into a rehabilitation center.
18. Ishmael was thinking what was happened to his weapon and what was his friends doing.
19. Ishmael scared the other boys by pulling out a grenade.
20. The Rebel kid said he was a Rebel because the Army killed his family and destroyed his village.
21. The Refugee camp did not Rehabilitate the boys because they were still fighting.
22. Some of the people trying to break the fight were either killed or injured.
23. Six people died. Two on there side and for on the Rebel side.
CH 15 A Long Way Gone Vocabulary Words
Accustomed
Definition: To familiarize by Custom or Use.
Sentence: The Family have become ACCUSTOMED to the new house.
Captured
Definition: To be caught or trapped by another person or group using force.
Sentence: The Axis Powers used force to CAPTURE many countries In the 2nd World War.
Commander
Definition: A Leader who commands many people.
Sentence: Robert e. Lee was a powerful COMMANDER for the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Gathered
Definition: To join together or unite.
Sentence: Many Global Leaders GATHERED in the United Nations to discuss many issues.
Definition: To join together or unite.
Sentence: Many Global Leaders GATHERED in the United Nations to discuss many issues.
Jovial
Definition: A joyous humor or a spirit of good fellow-ship.
Sentence: Santa Claus was a very JOVIAL person.
Definition: A joyous humor or a spirit of good fellow-ship.
Sentence: Santa Claus was a very JOVIAL person.
Impatiently
Definition: Not patient and not wanting to wait.
Sentence: The teacher started to get very IMPATIENT waiting for the students parents.
Definition: Not patient and not wanting to wait.
Sentence: The teacher started to get very IMPATIENT waiting for the students parents.
Mingle
Definition: To become mixed, blended, or united.
Sentence: The colors of the art have been MINGLED together.
Definition: To become mixed, blended, or united.
Sentence: The colors of the art have been MINGLED together.
Outskirts
Definition: The outlying district or Region as of a city area.
Sentence: The Woods was the OUTSKIRTS of the city.
Definition: The outlying district or Region as of a city area.
Sentence: The Woods was the OUTSKIRTS of the city.
CH 14 A Long Way Gone The Cold Killers
I named Ch 14 of A Long Way Gone the Cold Killers because at the begining of the book Ishmael is scared of death and didnt think much was real. But as the war years pass he establishes the rule of Kill or be Killed. Ishmael says its easy to kill and feels no guilt. So Ishmael is starting to act like a Rebel.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
CH 14 A Long Way Gone Vocabulary Words
Addicted
Definition: The Idea that you need something and cant stop having it.
Sentence: The women had become ADDICTED to smoking.
Sentence: The women had become ADDICTED to smoking.
Admiration
Definition: The Feeling of Wonder, pleasure, or approval.
Sentence: The Daughter Showed her ADMIRATION by giving her mother some Flowers.
Betterment
Definition: An improvement to make better.
Sentence: The Lady made a BETTERMENT of the house kitchen.
Sentence: The Lady made a BETTERMENT of the house kitchen.
Dreadlock
Definition: Natural hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into long matted or ropelike locks.
Sentence: The man had a DREADLOCK hairstyle.
Eager
Definition: To be impatient for something Exciting.
Sentence: The man was EAGER to get out of work.
Fulfill
Definition: To Perform as a Responsibility, Command, or Favor.
Sentence: The prophecy of the Great flood has been FULFILLED.
Instilling
Definition: To put, pour, or drop something into something else.
Sentence: The lady was INSTILLING the water into the Jar.
Prompted
Definition: To be ready or alert for action.
Sentence: The Fire fighters have always been PROMPTED for emergencies.
Simultaneosly
Definition: Doing More than one thing at the same time.
Sentence: The lady was SIMULTANEOUSLY Talking and driving at the same time.
Tremendous
Definition: Extraordinary in Excellence.
Sentence: The Graduate has done a TREMENDOUS job in there Education.
Definition: Extraordinary in Excellence.
Sentence: The Graduate has done a TREMENDOUS job in there Education.
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