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__**Assignment #1 My Hero**__

 * 1) According to Joseph Campbell, a hero is someone who sacrifices their life for something greater than themselves. The world has many hero's some are unheard of and some are known throughout the world. My hero is someone who is known throughout the world for his bravery in standing up for what is right. Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero, in my eyes, because he stood up when everyone else was sitting down and he did something that no one will forget. He led many activist movements to get whites and blacks equal rights. One of the many things King did was he led a boycott on buses to get the Jim Crow Laws to give blacks the same rights on buses as white people had. King and many others let the boycott last for about 385 days. When the boycott was going on people bombed Kings house and he was later arrested for this campaign. Martin Luther King Jr, took risks and urged people to take action even if something was standing in there way. His bravery inspired so many people including me, and probably would have even more so if I could have lived during his time. I hope that people will learn and take from this person a lot of people call their Hero.

__Assignment #2 The Golden Age__
My perfect world would be a place full of cheerful, smiling faces. It would be a tropical paradise, right next to the crystal clear waves of the ocean. My world would not be ruled money and greed, but by love and happiness. You could go anywhere on the island with a snap of the finger. People would not have to pay for shelters and medication, because this is what causes a lot of suffering in the world today. All of the girls... and boys would be able to shop anytime they want, at any store they liked. If you had to pay for something you would just reach into your pocket or purse and pull out the perfect amount of change. My world would be a paradise were you died only of old age. You would be able to have the biggest dreams and accomplish everyone of them. Although none of this is realistic, it would be nice to live in my Golden Age.  http://www.google.com/search?q=tropical+paradise&hl=en&safe=active&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=AR0sT7HPG8a2twe8qdyrAQ&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&sqi=2&ved=0CBQQ_AUoAQ&biw=632&bih=779#q=tropical+paradise&hl=en&safe=active&sa=X&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=a505b1bc4f6b168c&biw=904&bih=746

A two-edged gift that I have received is chocolate! Chocolate can be good because it is one of the most delicious foods in the world. The first time I received chocolate I was immediately addicted to eating it. I always enjoy receiving chocolate because it is always yummy in my tummy. Chocolate has a dark side though, so beware.... Once you take your first bite you can't resist taking another..... and another. The worst part about chocolate is, if you eat too much, it is not healthy for your body. Our bodies can not take all of that sugar at once. Eating too much chocolate will make you start bouncing off walls. It is a bad gift to receive because you can't resist taking a bite. One bite can lead to disaster or pleasure. Chocolate is a delicious, creamy delicacy that not everyone in the world has, so eat it wisely.. ===  ===

__Assignment #4 End of Childhood Experience__
The end of childhood is inevitable, sooner or later in your life you will experience it. The experience could come at an individual level or a sociable level. Loss of innocence could come with a death, rude-awakening or a tragedy that occurred in the world. It is moving from a place of security to theburden of responsibility. A fall from innocence will usually occur with the aging of time. You have to be aware that you are going to get older eventually, To understand that the world isn't just a joyful place all the time, and to realize that the world is full of hate and greed. As children grow up, they grow up with their parents protecting them from reality, when you lose your innocence, you learn to get around the world by yourself. My experience with the end of childhood is realizing to not take things for granted. Children grow up in a bubble protected from the outside world and reality. As I grew up there was an abrupt point in my life were I realized that the world isn't perfect. I was never exposed to crime, murder, hunger, and world catastrophes when I was young. When I learned about these things, it hit me that I took everything I had in my life for granted, and I just assumed everyone else had the same things. It became clear to me that I was lucky to have food and shelter every day, because some kids eat every other day and live in tents. I have learned to be appreciative and grateful for my life, through this end of childhood.

__Assignment #5__
**__John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt__** **John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,** **His name is my name too.** **Whenever we go out, The people always shout,** **There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt.** **Dah dah dah dah, dah dah dah** []

This nursery ryhme comes from the USA and was made to reflect the huge numbers of German Imigrants coming to America. The names Jingleheimer and Schimdt are of German orgin. It is a popular song among chidlren and is sometimes referred to as the "bus song." This ryhme also suggests that american children found long Jewish names silly. = =

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__Assignment #6 End of Time Poem__
Listen to the sky crying Watch as the ocean grumbles Look at the people dying Feel the earth begin to crumble

The end of time is just beginning Tell your sisters and brothers Before the light begins its dimming Tell your father and your mother

Do you seek to live or perish Your fate rests in the hands of God To save all that he cherish

But don't fret dear little one I have a secret just for you The end of time is coming for Me Not You.

-grace

IN my poem the people are told to tell their family about the end of time, and they are warned that the end is soon to come. The fate of the people rests in gods hands.

__Assignment #7 Changes in the Stories__
In the story Midas, King Midas wishes to have everything he touches turn to gold. The gods grant him this wish and Midas soon becomes the richest king around. Midas is soon to realize, that his wish came with a consequence, he can not eat anything, because it all turns to gold. King Midas goes to the gods and begs them to take this terrible curse back. The gods accept and take the curse back. The king changes after this and looks at the world in a different way. His wish taught him a lesson that money isn't everything. Midas's wish was a punishment because he couldn't eat or do anything without it turning to gold, he learns his lesson and tries to grow as a person from the situation. After this he moves on with his life and tries to live a simpler life.

__Assignment # 8 Changes in our World__
There are many things that have changed in our world since the beginning of time, but there is one thing that stands out and that is technology and the development of mankind. Without technology where would you and I be right now. It has shaped the way we live in both good and bad ways. Technology helps people get their tasks done but we also depend on it a little too much. It has shaped how we go about our daily lives, people eyrie lying on it to help them. Before there were tvs and microwaves, what do you think people did with their time. In ways it has made our lIves way too easy. Technology though has saved us from disaster, and can be very useful. It has got the world to this point and we can only proceed from here. So while it may have a few throwbacks, technology has changed our world because it has made our lives easier, safer and more productive.

__Assignment #9 My Favorite Season__
My favorite season is Spring, because the world begins to come to life again. The flowers start blooming and the grass begins to turn green. When I wake up in the morning I can hear the birds calling to each other and the bees buzzing outside my window. These are the noises that relax me and remind me why I always look forward to this season. It is also the time of year that outdoor sports start, and I love doing sports outside during the spring. Spring keeps me active because it is always so pretty outside, so I always want to go out in the fresh air and enjoy myself. When Spring comes around, I always look forward to the weekends when I can spend time with my friends at my lake house. Spring gives me a reason to keep going through school until summer!



__Assignment # 10 What I Have Learned__
In the __Man the Myth makers__ Book I have learned many things about myself and the world around me. Personally I had to think about my end of childhood and when it occurred in my life. This book made me think about the choices I have made in life and were those choices have gotten me. I have come to the realization that you could be at one point in your life, and just like that you could be thrown back to the beginning of your journey. It never really crossed my mind, that the world went through a cycle. I knew that things came and go, but I never thought of it as a pattern. The flood, god-teacher, and end of childhood are all experiences that one most go through to truly say they have lived. The Flood is a cleansing of the soul, or a rebirth that you deserve or earn for the choices made in life. The god-teacher is an important figure because they may give or help you with something that changes your view on things in a good or bad way. To end your childhood, I have learned that you may go through a dramatic transformation such as a death, or world crisis. The loss of innocence could be personal like going through middle school. One of the most important thing that I learned about myself is how much high school counts in getting somewhere in my life. This book made me think about my future and what I wanted to do with it. It put into reality that high school can make or break you depending on how well you do. The cycle of life is never-ending but I have only one chance to live my life right and I hope to make it count.