Monday, September 10, 2012

The inference I drew from the inforgraphic WTC time line is to prove that we can rise back up and be even better after the "storm." The new tower will be 1,776 feet tall, 1776 is the year we declared our independence. This building represents our country in more ways than one, and this goes all the way back to our founding fathers. The main structure is 1,368 feet tall, the same height as the WTC tower 1. Even though that horrific accident happened we are rebuilding the new trade center with representation from the old WTC tower 1. The tip of the rotating beaco that flashes the letter "n" for New York in Morris code. This is a patriotic sign for New York, even though this accident happend, we still want this structure to be in our city and represent even more than the towers did the last time.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Haley's Reading Bucket List

Speak- by Laurie Anderson: This book is about a young girl about my age, that goes through a very rough situation. The things this girl goes through are very interesting to me and I love to read about them. I have sadly, watched the movie before reading the book, but the movie was amazing. The books are usually ten times better. I have seen everyone with this book at one time or another.
I Am Number Four- Pitticus Lore: We have watched the book trailer in class, and I enjoyed that. The book has gotten really good reviews. My teacher and other people have reccomended this book to me. I have not ever read any books like this one, and I have been looking to try something new.
The Perks of Being a Wall-flower- by Stephen Chbosky- The movie is coming out and I want to read the book before watching the movie. This book is about kids my age going through high school, and everything that lovely place has to offer. I can relate to this book because of the age range. Everybody wants to read this book, so why not jump on the bandwagon? What could it hurt?
The Hunger Games- by Suzanna Collins- The movie to this book has already came out, but i have not seen it yet. I have to read the book before I watch the movie. Everybody has rant and raved about how good the book's are and how great the movie is. People say the movie follows very close to the book. I have seen previews to the movie and it looks AMAZING.
The Fault in Our Stars- by John Green- I love the author of this book. We watched a commentary on this book in class, and it sounded like something I would enjoy reading. It seems like it would be very inspirational. I love books about reality and what people have to go through. It's not amusing to me it just amazes me how strong people are.
Water For Elephants- by Sara Gruen- I have seen the movie to this book unfortunately, but it was amaizing and the book should be even better. I want to read this book because it seems like it would be a good read. A few people I know have read this book, and they loved it so I figure I would give it a try too.Paper Towns- by John Green- Once againg I love the author of this book. This book was mentioned in a commentary we watched in class, all his other books are interesting so I figured this one would be the same. I do not really know what this book is about, but I would really like to read it.
13 Reasons Why- by Jay Asher- The movie rights to this book have been sold. I have read the first of this book but never got completely finished with it. I fell in love with the first part of this book. Teenagers go through lots of stuff, and this book opens up peoples minds to what they could be causing other people.
Miss Peruguins Home for Pecular Children- by Ransom Riggs- The book trailer for this book was creepy but intersting. There was a hook in the trailer and it kept me wondering, so i figured why not read the book. Everybody in class wanted to read this book after we watched the trailer, including me.
Kisses from Katie- by Katie J. Davis- This book seems very inspirational. It is about something that is actually going on. It is not happening in our country but other countries. The girl that helps these children is in high school, and she has accomplished all of these things, that are truly amazing.