How did you like my paper on justice? - for Ms. Kristi

Ms. Kristi, I worked really hard on my paper on "Justice" for you and have been waiting for a long time to see your comments. Did you like my paper? Let me know.

----------Ahmed

Homework Chapter 5, Practices 1-7 for Ms. Rosemary

Practice 1

1.) also

2.) First of all

3.) In addition

4.) First

5.) Thirdly

Practice 2

1.) When

2.) Next

3.) After

4.) Before

5.) while

Practice 3

Part A

Main Idea: For several reasons, America's most popular meat a hundred years ago was pork.

Major Details:

1.) First of all, pigs grow quickly.

2.) Another reason was that pigs require almost no attention.

3.) A third reason was that pigs could be cheaply processed.

Part B

Main Idea: Various theories explain the aging process.

Major Details:

1.) The most obvious is that our bodies simply were out.

[2.) As cells repeatedly divide, more and more contain genetic errors and do not function properly.]

3.)A third theory - Our body chemistry loses its delicate balance over the years.

4.)Finally, our bodies tend with age to reject some of our tissues.

Practice 4

Main Idea: The 1960's were a time of profound events in America.

Major Details:

1.) First, in 1963 President John Kennedy was assassinated.

2.) Then, in 1965 urban riots put racial equality on center stage.

3.) Next was a series of protests against the increasing American presence in Vietnam.

Practice 5

Main Idea: Many people pass through three stages in reaching their unemployment.

Major Details:

1.) First they experience shock followed by relief.

2.) The second stage centers on a strong effort to find a new job.

3.) The third stage is one of self-doubt and anxiety that lasts about six weeks.

Practice 6

Main Idea: There are several steps to remembering your dreams.

Major Details:

1.) Make up your mind to remember your dreams.

2.) Put a pen and notebook near your bed.

3.) Turn off your alarm before you go to sleep.

4.) When you remember a dream, write it down before getting out of bed.

Practice 7

1.) B

2.) A

3.) A

4.) B

5.) B

6.) A

7.) A

8.) B

9.) A

10.) B

Homework, Implied Main Ideas for Ms. Rosemary

1. A

2.D

3.B

4.D

Homework, Pgs.165-167 for Ms. Rosemary

READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

Vocabulary In Context
1.) B
2.)C

Central Point And Main Ideas
3.) C
4.) A
5.) A

Supporting Details
6.) D
7.) A

Implied Main Ideas
8.) A
9.) D
10.) B

Chapter 4, Practice 1 & Practice 3 for Ms. Kristi

Practice 1 (Pgs. 47-48)

1.) 1- The perfect crunch should be done .....
2-First lie on your back.....(FIRST)
3-Next put your hands at your sides.....(NEXT)
4-Lift your torso.....
5-Finally, focus on your abs.....(FINALLY)

2.) 4- In 1957 the "Cat In The Hat" made famous.....(in 1957)
6- Before he died.....(in 1991)
5- "Green Eggs And Ham" came out.....(in 1960)
1- In his long career.....
2- His first book.....(FIRST)
3- In 1937, when it finally was published.....(in 1937, FINALLY)

3.) 5-One of the judges.....
1-When famous Puritain ministers.....(in the 1860's)
3- The suspects were promptly jailed.....(in JUNE)
4- In September, nineteen so-called witches.....(in SEPTEMBER)
2- In 1962, two girls had seizures.....(in 1962)


Practice 3

1.) 3- Her English professor wanted her.....
1- All those term papers .....
2- She had to spend.....
4- Her solid geometry class.....

2.) 1- Injuries and even deaths.....
3- Fans could save money.....
2- Games and matches would be.....

3.) 4- The handrails on the kitchen cabinets.....
1- Every room needed.....
3- Grime marred the appearance.....
2- Two closet doors hung.....

Justice for Ms. Kristi

Justice, according to Worldnetweb.princeton.edu, is defined as the quality of being fair or a judgement involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments. Justice is also defined on Wikipedia as The concept of rightness based on moral ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, fairness, or equality. To me, justice means things going well for me as long as I serve God, work hard, and live a good life. No matter how you define the word justice or what it means to you, there's three things that you will always find about justice: it can be fair, unfair, and come when you least expect it.

There are many ways that justice can be fair. When justice is fair in law it keeps people from being victimized by the law. That means a person won't have to lose time out of their life in jail for something he or she did not do. A good example of this would be the brothers M., A., and J. Bazzi who were arrested by the F.B.I. because they were buying hundreds of cellphones at one time. Because there was not evidence to show that the Bazzies were using the phones for terrorist activity and it was shown that they sold a lot of phones out of their store, they were set free. Justice can also be fair with equality. A long time ago, African Americans didn't have the same rights as other Americans such as voting, living where they want, going to good schools, or using public bathrooms and water fountains. Because of Civil Rights Movement, African Americans and other minorities have same rights as any other American. Another way that justice can be fair is in life's karma. My friend Carlos always believe in taking care of his health. Since he was a teenager he always make sure that he eat right and exercise. Because of this, when he got stomach cancer and diabetes later in life, he was able to survive both and is healthy to this day.

In the same ways that justice is fair it can also be unfair. Justice can be unfair in law and end with horrible things happening. A good example of this is what happen to a man named Rasheed Moadeeb in Yemen. One night, when he was closing up his store, a man broke in with a gun to rob him. In self-defense he stabbed the robber with a knife before he could shoot him. The robber's family had a lot of money and were able to pay the judge to say he murder the theif. Because of this, Rasheed was put to death for a crime he didn't do. Equality is another area that justice can be unfair in. Because of 911 and other terrorist acts, many Americans think that Arabs are terrorists or people that can't be trusted. Because of this Arabs aren't always looked at or treated equally in America now. A final way that justice isn't always fair is in life's karma as it was with Khaleed B. He heard from his friends that the living in Louisiana was really good. That made him happy to move there and use all his money to build a new house on some land he bought. About two months after he finished building his house, Hurricane Katrina destroy it and he lost everything he owned.

A final thing you might notice about justice is the many ways it pops up when you least expect it. It can come out of no where to change a wrong legal decision made by a court of law. Because of DNA evidence, many people who were wrongly sent to jail for life have been set free. Justice can also come in surprising ways when it come to equality. When the us government let African Americans join the military during World War II, it showed that they could serve our country just as well as other Americans, and opened the door for them and other minorities to have equal rights in America. Justice can also pop up when you least expect it when it comes to life's karma. Fatima was a girl who was born with big lumps on her face and very long teeth. She was a poor girl living in a poor country. She was also very sad because she could never play with the other children or go outside because the people in her town thought she was a monster. One day justice come to her life by some doctors that came to her country from America to help children who were too poor to afford a doctor. Not only did they help Fatima look normal she ended being one of the prettiest girls in the town and she ended up marry a rich doctor.

Whether it's in law, equality, or in life's karma, justice can be fair, unfair, or pop up when you least expect it. I like to believe that if you are a good person justice, at least most of the time, will go your way.

[The information used to make this paper came from the two computer sites in the first paragraph, my own personal knowledge, and stories from friends and family.]

Practice 1, 2, and 3 for Ms. Rosemary

PRACTICE 1

Paragraph 1

1.)D

2.)B

Paragraph 2

3.)D

4.)A

Paragraph 3

5.)C

6.)B

PRACTICE 2

Paragraph 1

Answer: C

Paragraph 2

Answer: D

Paragraph 3

Answer: B

PRACTICE 3

1.) Topic: Lying

Implied Main Idea: There are many reasons for lying.

2.) Topic: Only Child

Implied Main Idea: There are many ways that it is bad to be an only child.

3.) Topic: The Death Penalty

Implied Main Idea: People reject the death penalty for many reasons.

Writing Quiz 3 for Ms. Kristi

1.) A

2.) C

3.) B

4.) B

5.) C

6.) C

7.) A

8.) A

9.) B

10.)C

"Brainstorming About Justice" for Kristi

Justice is not always fair. A good example of this is what happened to a man named Ali Jaed who was killed instead of his guilty father. Ali Jaed's father was a rich business man who killed a man for some reason. He didn't want to go to jail because he'd lose his business. He told his son, Ali to say that he (Ali) killed the man and he (the father) would pay to make sure he would be safe from being killed by the court. Even though the father tried to pay, the court said that it wouldn't take the money. Because of that Ali - who was innocent - was killed for a crime he didn't do. Another example of unfair justice is Ameen H. He was a guy who was very smart and worked very hard in school. He graduated with a great diploma. Even though he was smart and worked so hard to study all of those years, he ended up working at a small gas station because he couldn't find a better job in Michigan. A third example of justice being unfair is Khaled B., a guy who used to live in Louisiana. He was happy to move there because he heard living there was good. He used all the money he had to build a new house on some land he had buy. About two months after he finished building his new house, Hurricane Katrina destroy the house and he lost everything he owned. As you can see, there are many ways that justice can be unfair. Even though it don't always come out right, remember and be happy that most of the time it does.

"Homework Chapter 3" for Kristi

Practice 5

1.) Narrowed Topic: Swine Flu

Controlling Idea: came from eating pork.

Topic Sentence: I used to think that Swine Flu came from eating pork.

2.)Narrowed Topic: Visa Cards

Controlling Idea: is better than carrying cash.

Topic Sentence: Using Visa Cards is better than carrying cash.

3.)Narrowed Topic: Carlos

Controlling Idea: is an honest guy.

Topic Sentence: Carlos is an honest guy.

Practice 6

Paragraph 1.) Animals can sometimes save human lives.

Paragraph 2.) Digital photography (or digital cameras) have many advantages.

Supporting Details: Mastery Test 1 for Rosemary

A. (1-6)

Main Idea: Divorce has serious negative consequences.

Minor Details: a.) Dating again can be nerve -racking.

Major Detail: 2.) Emotional difficulties among original family members are common.

Minor Details: a.) Guilt and resentment may persist between former husband and wife.

Major Detail: 3.) Financial adjustments are necessary.

Minor Details: a.) Alimony, child support, and dividing up property must be dealt with.

B. (7-10.)

7.) B.

8.) A.

9.) C.

10.) Many farmers, for example, have observed that pigs frequently undo complicated bolts on gates in search of adventure and romance.

*I think that pigs are stupidest and nastiest of all animals!

---------Ahmed

My (Long Overdue) Introduction for Kristi

Hello. My name is Ahmed. Though I was born in America, I went back to Yemen when I was 2 year old and was raised there until I was 20. I came back to America then because it's a better life here and I can get a better job and education. Now I buy a house and have a good wife and three beautiful children. I'm going to school and working as a chef at a restaurant.

Reading Comprehension Questions for Rosemary

Vocabulary in Context
1.)B. give

2.)A. draw out


Main Ideas
3.)D. raising children

4.)A.


Supporting Details
5.) she identifided three categories of parenting styles and linked them to children's behavior.

6 - 10.)
A. Two influences on how a child behaves

1.)The basic temperment children are born with.
2.)Early emotional environment (how children are treated by their parents).

B. Three Parenting Styles

1.)Authoritative
2.)Authritarian
3.)Permissive


Discussion Questions

1.) The parenting style I grew up with was authoritative. My parents only controlled me when I
did something wrong. They would ask me why I was bad, explain to me why it was wrong, and punish me if necessary. They always love and care about me and what I think. I think that this is the best way to be a parent.

Review Tests 1,2, and 3 for Rosemary

Review Test 1

1.)specific, specific

2.)True

3.)Supporting details

4.)Maps

5.)Summarize

Review Test 2

Part A

Main idea: Several factors influence the justice system's treatment of criminals.

1.)Major detail: The sex of the offender affects the severity of sentences.

Minor detail: (1b.) A court is more reluctant to send a mother to prison than a father.

2.)Major detail: Another factor the treatment of offenders is their race.

Minor details: a.) Nonwhites are awarded parole and probation less often.

b.)Black are executed more often for capital crimes.

3.) Minor details: a.) Young offenders are given special treatment.

Part B

8.) C. another

9.) C. "three different types of images."

10.) B. Three

Review Test 3

Part A

Main idea: Serious depression has definite warning signs.

Major Supporting Details:

1.) Change in sleeping patterns.

2.) Abnormal eating patterns.

3.) Trouble in thinking or concentrating.

4.) A general feeling of hopelessness.

Part B.) (6 - 9)

6.) Main Idea: There are three common ways that people deal with their feelings.

Major Supporting Details:

7.) Keep feelings inside and give no verbal/non-verbal clues.

8.)Display feelings by expressing verbally or through facial or body language.

9.)Describe feelings.

Part C.)

10.) C.

Homework for Rosemary, Pgs. 116, 117 - 119

Pg. 116

The answer is example B.: After the March of Dimes achieved its goal of wiping out polio, it found a new way to continue by taking on a new enemy, birth defects.

Practice 3, Pgs. 117 - 118

A. The answer is C

B. The answer is B

Practice 4, Pgs. 118 - 119

A. 1.) Key term - Passive Listening: When a listener tries to inter act with a speaker's remarks without being able to interact with the speaker.

2.) Example: When one person dominates a conversation while the others fall into the role of audience members.

3.)Example: When a person speaks and everyone else listen and say nothing.

B. 1.)Key term - Self-serving Bias: Judging ourselves in the most generous terms possible.

2.)When we get caught speeding we deny that we were driving too fast or we say, "Everybody does it."

3.)When caught speeding, we use any excuse but saying we did it.

Celebrating The Fourth Of July for Kristi

To me, the Fourth of July is a great American holiday. My favorite ways of celebrating include spending time with my family and friends, enjoying good food, and watching fireworks.


There are many ways that I like to spend time with my family and friends on the Fourth of July that are fun. Sometimes we go to a parade or museum to remember and learn about how America won its freedom from England to become a great country. If we want to stay at home, there are many fun games and activities that we do like playing chess or board games. Sometimes we go to the park for a picnic or go for a cold swim, fish, go boating, or relax at the beach. If we want to get away, we might go on a roadtrip or to a amusement park. If we have a lot of energy that day we might play sports like soccer, volleyball, football, or baseball. Though there are many things to do with family and friends, the important thing to remember is to enjoy the time you're spending together.


No matter what activity you choose to do on the Fourth of July, there's many types of good food around to enjoy. During this holiday I like to cook food out on the grill. This can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Most of the time I just cook my favorite meats like lamb, chicken, or beef ribs along with hamburgers and hotdogs. If I'm at a fair or amusement park I might also have popcorn or cotton candy. Watermelon and icecream are always favorite treats on the Fourth of July since it is usually very hot. There are as many types of food to enjoy on this holiday as there are things to do. When it comes to food, I believe the important thing to do is to enjoy it all.


At the end of the day, when nighttime comes, fireworks are the thing that brings my Fourth of July to a happy end. The bright reds, whites, blues, yellows, and greens that burst in the sky along with the big booms bring fun and excitement to all. If I don't feel like going to a fireworks show I also enjoy setting off fireworks at home. Just don't set them off too late or you'll wake up neighbors.


Enjoying many activities with family and friends, enjoying great food that I cooked on the grill, snacking on popcorn and cotton candy at the fair or amusement park, having cool watermelon and yummy icecream for dessert, and watching fireworks makes the best Fourth of July for me. As long as I'm off from work, this holiday is one that I will always looking forward to when summer comes.

Summarizing for Rosemary

Summarizing means to take information and reduce it down to what is most important. You can do this by making a summary out of a main idea and supporting minor ideas. How much you summarize depends on what you are trying to reduce and what you are try to do.

Practice 2 Pgs. 113-114 of Ten Steps for Rosemary

Pg. 113 Four Ways To Start Conversations With Strangers

Part A
1.)Introduce yourself giving your name and asking the name of the other person. Ex: "Hi, my name is Ahmed. What is your name?"

2.)Talk about what's happening around you in a question. Ex: "Isn't it hot outside today?"

3.)Give the other person a compliment and ask a question related to it. Ex: "Wow, you're muscles are big. How long have you been working out?"

4.)Ask a direct question. Ex: "What school do you go to?


Part B
Pg. 114 Industrial dairy farming differs from old-fashioned dairy farming in two basic respects:

1.)Major detail: There is immense saving of labor in industrial farming.

Minor details: a.)Industrial farms have milking machines.
b.)It takes only one operator to place and release cows.

2.)Major detail: Higher milk output per cow in industrial farming.

Minor detail: a.)American cow give 7.5 times more milk.
b.)Milk is far cheaper in the United States than in Brazil.

The Best Place In The World for Kristi

The best place in the world is the United States of America. I believe this because of it's free culture, wonderful people, and yummy food.

American culture is a culture of freedom. The law is fair here and you are judged on how you act more than on how much money you have. People in America have equal rights no matter where you are from or what color your skin. If you don't like something you can say so because of freedom of speech. You are also free to vote to elect people to make the laws.

The people in America are wonderful in many ways. Americans are nice and helpful people. They always reach out their hand when someone is hurt or need help. The people are smart here because of good education. There's always someone intresting to meet and learn about in America because its people come from come from all over the world.

Beside tasting great, American food is amazing because there so many kinds to try and enjoy. Spaghetti, pizza, and lazagna are great if you have a taste for Italian-American. Almond chicken and shrimp-fried rice are good if you want Chinese-Amercan food. Tacos and burritos are my favorites for Latin-American taste. Butter popcorn is a yummy snack at the movies or any time. Pies, cakes, cookies, and icecream are great for desert. It's not finding good food in America that's so hard, it's deciding what to eat first

Because of these things I beleive that the U.S.A. is the best place in the world for me and my family. Whether you come to live or come for a visit, there's always so much to see and do that you will always find yourself having a good time.

Vocabulary Words for Kristi

1.)Space Shuttle: The space shuttle go into space to do things like fix satellites.

2.)Termites: I bought a new house and I worry that termites were eating the wood.

3.)Amber: I have a friend in Yemen that sells rings with amber stones.

4.)Horse Fly: I saw a lot of horse flies in the barn bothering the horses.

5.)Hoof: The farmer put a horseshoe on the horse's hoof.

Paragraph Test for Kristi: A Famous Person I Like & Something Crazy I'd Like To Do

A Famous Person I Like

One famous person I like is the Egyptian comedian Adal Emam for many reasons. As a comedian, he's very, very funny andee has been making people laugh for many years. He can always make the person laugh who's hardest to laugh. He's also a great actor. Many people like him and want to make movies with him. It's been a while since I've seen him or one of he movies and I can't wait to see him again.

Something Crazy I'd Like To Do

One crazy thing I'd like to do is ride a motorcycle. If I had one and had the time, I'd like to ride from state to state in the U.S.A. and see our country. I'd also like to go motorcycle racing. It can be dangerous, yes, but I like the speed. I wish there was no speed limit. Then I could really see how fast my bike go.

Homework from Evergreen Pgs. 18 & 19 for Kristi

Page 18

1.)This was a very effective paper because it used smell and sound to describe a many different

things that found at her grandmother's house.

2.)Yes. It makes me want to know what those 100 sounds and smells were.

3.)hearing: "birds chirping", "kitchen cabinets creaked open and closed", "the sizzle of bacon"

smell: "smell of cut grass", "smell of fresh bread", "perfume"

4.)When she talked about "birds chirping," that was talking about sound.

5.)No changes or improvements.

6.)Didn't see any mistakes.

Page 19 WRITING AND REVISING IDEAS

1.) At my house in Yemen, I experienced a many sounds and smells of happiness. I would wake up to hear the voices of my family talking and ocean waves. When walking on the beach there were delicious smells of bread baking and fish cooking from shops by the water. You could always hear Yemeni flutes and smell wonderful incense while walking down the streets. These things will always remind me of home.

Pages 85-90 for RoseMary

1.)D

2.)C

3.)A

4.)A

5.)C

6.)B

7.)B

8.)D

9.)B

10.)A

10 Steps Homework, Pgs.95-96 for Rose Mary

1.)1

2.)2

3.)6

4.)1

5.)2

10 Steps Homework, Pg.94 for Rose Mary

Page 94

1a.)SD

b.)SD

c.)T

d.)MI

2a.)MI

b.)T

c.)SD

d.)SD

10 Steps Homework, Pg.93 for Rose Mary

Page 93

1a.)S

b.)P

c.)S

d.)S

2a.)S

b.)S

c.)S

d.)P

3a.)P

b.)S

c.)S

d.)S

10 steps Homework, Pg.92 for Rose Mary

Page 92

1a.)SD

b.)T

c.)SD

d.)MI

2a.)T

b.)SD

c.)MI

d.)SD

10 Steps Homework, Pg.91 for Rose Mary

Page 91

1a.)P
b.)S
c.)S

d.)S

2a.)S

b.)P

c.)S

d.)S

3a.)S

b.)S

c.)S

d.)P

Main Ideas: Test A for Rose Mary

1.)2

2.)1

3.)7

4.)1

5.)3

Night Watch

If I was the real son of the old man, I would feel many different ways about what happened. I would feel sad for myself because I couldn't be with my father when he die. I would be angry at the hospital because they didn't get me there in time or make sure that they call me - the right guy. I'd want all of the people that did this fired. I would be very happy that the other guy stayed with my father when I couldn't be there and thank him. God would bless him because he helped my father and me.

Quiz #2 for Kristi - Solving A Problem

I am having a problem with my new house. The problem is that the basement is not finished. I need a place in my house for my kids to play freely. That place is the basement. If they play upstairs, my house will never look nice when anyone visits.
To fix this problem, I'm going to have to borrow money from my friends and family so I can hire a workman to fix the basement. I'm going to have him put in a new kitchen, bathroom, and play area downstairs with lots of toys.

The Arising Of the Light

When I first entered the halls of Henry Ford Community Collge after my graduation from Fordosn High School, I was easily engulfed in a community so strange. The mere fact that I had to mingle with strangers scared me , but it also, excited me to work hard and challenge myself to reach my goals. I felt like I needed to be strong so that I could have my piece of happiness.

People in HFCC are polite and helpful. Students are willing to help and always there for you whenever you needed them. When I first stepped to the halls of HFCC I was lost and I didn’t know where is the registration office, but a kind student came to me and gave me a hand. That kid’s name was Ali. Ali helped me a lot through my applicaton proccesses. Other random students helped me find my classes.

Also, the student in HFCC work hard to earn the grade they deserve, which motives me to work hard as well, and endeavor to improve myself. They alway try their best to be at class on time, do their homework and study day by day.

Now, as I reminisce about my first year of college, I’m so glad that I go to HFCC where students are polite and work-harders. I became motived and I always try to be better than the day before. HFCC is changing me to the better.

A Letter To The Editor

My name is Barbara Jewell, the mother of Richard Jewell. I'm writing you to tell you how
angry I am that your paper story has hurt my son and I and ruined both our lives.

Your paper reported said that he was a murderer without finding out the proper facts.
Because reporters follow him everywhere and the way the public sees him now, Richard has become a prisoner is his own home. He had to avoid going to see a dying friend because
he didn't want the press to follow and invade his friend's privacy. Your reporters have rented a apartment across the
street so they can watch and film us twenty-four hours a day. Even now, though the truth of my son's innocence has come out, your reporters bother us all the time. You owe us a public apology and to print the truth that my son, who saved many lives that day, is a hero - not a murder!

Like my son, the press also hurt Oliver Sipple - a man who saved the life of President Ford - by printing about his private life. They also bothered Rosa Lopez - a important witness in the O.J. Simpson trial - so much that she left the country.

A person's right to privacy is very important for a good life. Without it no one can live in peace.

homework pg. 41

1.)B

2.)D

3.)D

4.)B

5.)A

6.)A

7.)C

8.)D

9.)D

10.)C

Turkey

There are many things I like about the country of Turkey. The people over there are very nice peaceful, and sophisticated. Turkey known with its beautiful climate; I enjoyed the sun when I was on the beach. Moreover, I liked the Soap Operas that came on T.v. there. The Soap Operas showed that it's important to keep the family together.

five words

Poem:when i was little,my mother used to read me poems before i went to bed.

Flute:i like the sound that a flute makes in Yemeni music.

Fire Hydrant:the fireman turn on the fire hydrant to bring water to the burning house.

Skunk:when i was a boy,i found a cute black cat with a white stripe.I found out the stinky

cat was a skunk.

Veins:Veins carry blood through the body.

News

Detroit's former mayor,Kwame Kilpatrick,is goning to be in trouble
if he dosn't pay his fines to the city.The court ruled today thet Kwame
will have to go to prison for a long time if he doesn't pay the thousands
of dollars that he owes Detroit. He must pay this money to the Thirteenth
District Court in Detroit by Friday because he lied in court and cost the city
milions of dollars when he was mayor.