assesment day 7

Today was my last day at the shelter, so I took my time with the cats. I petted them softly, and they gave me thanks by looking at me with piercing green eyes. I did clean this one cats cage. He was huge compared to the other cats, so it was a challenge getting him up into another cage. We also had to do some searching for a large blanket for him. I also got to hang out with Casey and a dog. Her name was Dorothy I believe, she was a brown pit bull and had a white belly. Casey says the dog was in a puppy mill. Puppy mills are place were dogs like Dorothy are forcefully bred to have many puppies in which to sell. It is stressful on the animal and is very unhealthy. I’m glad she now has friends that love her and hope she gets a kind and loving owner. As I look back, I think that I have learned a lot about these people who give up their free time to help these creatures. I will definitely be coming back soon!

assesment day 6

One interesting thing that happened on our trip was that there were so many volunteers there today! In fact, I could only do two cages! I was worried that we would have to leave early, but Lucy had other ideas. She had her dark brown hair in a bun and a starched trench coat. She beckoned for us to come to the isolation room. I was wondering why she would do that, considering I was told that I shouldn’t go there on the first day. It turned out it was a little yellow cat, a scrawny little kitten that meowed loudly when we entered.  I wondered why he was in the isolation chamber, since his sticker says he is ‘green’, or people friendly.  It turns out he was sick with a contagious, chronic disease that could contaminate other cats, which is why he is kept away from all the others. I feel bad for him, having to be away from everyone else, people rarely go there, volunteer or adopter. I hope he finds a good home, with caring people.                                                                                                                                                                                                

assesment outline 4

OUTLINE assessment : 4

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS: How did your research increase your understanding of the situation your site deals with (poverty, care for the elderly, homelessness, animals in need, etc.)?

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1:  I learned that there are different kinds of shelters

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1: some euthanize, or put down animals after a few days

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2:  others only euthanize if the animal is deathly ill or too old

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2:  why do they do that?

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1:  mainly because some areas have a pet overpopulation, and cannot handle so many pets

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2:  others are called no-kill shelters, they only put animals down that are in horrible pain, near death, or hopelessly ill

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3: 

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2:

Sentence #11: Concluding Sentence (CS)

              Example CS:

assesment outline 7

OUTLINE assessment:7

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS: 7. How has this experience changed you?

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1:  I have become less picky about my tasks

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1:  I have just done seven session of working for free! So has everyone else

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2:   I have learned to be eager to do things, even if they don’t pay. Just for the experience

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2:  I am more confident with doing my duty

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1:  when I started out, I usually sticked to the basics in my work

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2:  now I go for the gold, the best I can be!

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3:  every time I go somewhere, I meet new people

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:  I’m working on my eye contact and not to act so shy

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2:  I also get to meet people as passionate about animals as I am

Sentence #11: Concluding Sentence (CS)

              Example CS:  I’m glad I chose this place

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OUTLINE

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS: Looking back, what would you have done differently?

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1: before I went to the shelter, I used a lot of my time calling the B&A club

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1:  I was constantly calling them, but they never assigned me a schedule

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2: I should have called the animal shelter earlier so I would have more time to work on the assesment

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2: one thing I’d do is not be so shy if I were to do it again

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1:  even so, it is natural to be shy around new people

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2:  next time I do community work, I should be more confident and not so quiet, as I am not

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3:   animal-wise, I would have liked to have handled some other animals

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:  there were some birds and rabbits in cages first few classes

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2: I should have helped because I know how to care for birds

Sentence #11: Concluding Sentence (CS)

              Example CS: we should always do our best and never shrink from something you know you can do

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OUTLINE assessment: 5

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS: How can you relate the story and themes in To Kill a Mockingbird to your work at the site?

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1:  just like boo, there was a cat that was isolated at shelter

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1:  it had a chronic disease that was contagious to other cats

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2:  boo was feared by others for some odd reason, however, unlike the cat, he was isolated more socially than physically

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2:   in a way, we all were like Atticus and tom Robinson

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1:  tom robinson could’t speak for himself since he was being prosecuted just like how an animal cannot speak to those hurting them.

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2:  we are like atticus as we speak and help these animals

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3:  like when Jem and scout helped Mrs. Dubose and started to like it, I too wasn’t so excited until it was almost over

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:  when you do something, no matter if it is fun, seems to lose the enjoyment when it is mandatory

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2: in the beginning, I couldn’t wait to be done with the assessment, now im sad it’s almost over.

Sentence #11: Concluding Sentence (CS)

              Example CS:  overall, I enjoyed my site as much as I enjoyed the book

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OUTLINE assessment: 3

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS: What good do you think you did during your time of service at the site?

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1:   in general, I helped by merely being a volunteer, like other people

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1:  volunteers work as if they are being paid

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2:  my ‘boss’ Tom was really glad that I could help out

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2: I helped some older people focus on harder tasks by cleaning the cats’ cages.

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1: that way, they could walk the dogs or clean their kennels (which take more work)

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2: it’s a good thing too because there is usually a few people there

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3:  I also did the least favored job, dish washing

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:  many types of mess appear in this job

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2:  just like the cats, it gives others freetime to do other jobs

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OUTLINE: assessment 2

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS: what were some challenges you experienced at your site?

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1:  what can’t I do there?

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1:  you have to be 18 years old for dogs

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2:  all I could do is cats and dishes

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2:   what would you wish to do, why?

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1:  dogs, more to do and write about

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2:  hang out with the cats more, learn about them

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3:  what things did I have to overcome in the site?

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:  I had to do things by myself, not always leaning on someone

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2:  handling the cats, it wasn’t easy first try

Sentence #11: Concluding Sentence (CS)

              Example CS:  some I can change, some I cannot

assesment outline

OUTLINE 1: assessment

Bell:

Echo:

Sentence #1: Topic Sentence (TS)

              Example TS:  this site was my second choice

Sentence #2: 1st Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD1:  why did I get second choice?

Sentence #3: Commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM1: no one called me back from B&G

Sentence #4: Another commentary (CM) on the SD

              Example CM2:  it was getting late and I needed to start now if I was to get it done on time

Sentence #5: 2nd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD2: what did I do?

Sentence #6: Commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

Example CM1:  I looked on my list for my 3 favorites and saw Westerly shelter

Sentence #7: Another commentary (CM) on the 2nd SD

              Example CM2:  they immediately got me scheduled on the first call up

Sentence #8: 3rd Supporting Detail (SD), with transition

              Example SD3:  what made your site so interesting?

Sentence #9: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM1:  the place had a very spacious plaza, but the corridors and rooms were somewhat narrow

Sentence #10: Commentary (CM) on 3rd SD

              Example CM2: the people are very nice and in a good mood

Sentence #11: Concluding Sentence (CS)

              Example CS:  I’m kind of glad I chose this one

assesment day 5

Day 5

Today I got up bright and early so I wouldn’t have to rush out the door to the shelter. We got there in good time. For so early in the day I was surprised to see so many people there! They were all busy, rushing left and right carrying food and walking dogs outside. I love it there because everybody says good morning when you walk by them. We got to work, but it went by rather quickly. It is because there were so many people there helping in the cat room. There were two new cats there today. One had brown and gold fur that looked like it was slapped onto his slim body. The other was shaped the same but had grey fur like a silver ring. When the cats were clean and happy, mom and I went to do some dishes. It’s not my favorite job since there is the occasional ‘feces markings’ on the litter boxes and water bowls. One other problem is that if you don’t finish the dishes fast enough, more dirty ones get put next to you when you don’t even know it. I did manage to get two loads done, which is a good amount of work. I only have two sessions left, boy did it feel like a long time!

essay 10

Around and Around

An Essay on Reoccurrence

by Emmanuel Perry

Pine point school

February 1,2011

(IS) In the book I am reading called To Kill a Mockingbird, many themes or subjects come up again and again throughout the story. (SD) The first thing I want to talk about is how people in Maycomb, especially aunt Alexandra, judge others by their family’s history. (CM) ‘“Don’t be silly, jean Louise”, said aunt Alexandra. (CM) “The thing is, you can scrub Walter Cunningham till he shines, you can put him in shoes and a new suit, but he’ll never be like Jem. (CM) There’s a drinking streak in that family a mile wide”’ is how she explained scouts friend Walter. (SD) Another showing of discrimination is when Calpurnia, Jem, and scout ran into Lula at church. (CM) When Calpurnia brought Jem and Scout to her black church, the young lady named Lula greeted them. (CM) Lula was not very happy that Cal brought some white kids to their church, since the white people were supposed to have their own fancy churches to go to. (CM) I chose this because most of the time the White people insulted the Negro’s in Maycomb. (CM) “You ain’t got no business bringin’ white chillun here-they got their church, we got ou’n. (CM) It is our church, ain’t it, Miss Cal?” heckles Lula. (SD) One last theme that appears often is to the books title, To Kill a Mockingbird. (CM)  When Scout asks Miss Maudie about mockingbirds, she says “your fathers right; mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. (CM) They don’t eat up people’s gardens…they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. (CM) That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” (CM) If you do not quite get what I am talking about, take this for example. (CM) Tom Robinson stated that he helped Mayella around her house, just like how a mockingbird gives us peaceful song every summer. (CM) Even though he fought hard in his trial he was found guilty and put in jail. (CM) He later died when he tried to run away from prison, a death to an innocent bird. (CM) However, not every relation to a mockingbird has to be sad, in fact, the next one is quite comical! In the winter, Jem decided to make a snowman out of the scarce snow covering the ground. (CM) The two siblings decided to make the snowman look like their neighbor, like a mockingbird mimicking a blue jay. Atticus was not very pleased “I don’t care what you do, so long as you do something… [but]you can’t go around making caricatures of the neighbors.” was what he thought of their little snowman.

            (IS)Certain things have reoccurred in my life, or to be specific, a certain place has been important many times in my life. (CM)This place is back in the den with 3 couches in it. (SD) I went there if I was stressed or really angry about something that happened that day. (CM)When I was little and I got in trouble, I would go to this place and let myself calm down. (CM)Then I’d look out the window and see the birds playing in the trees and remember that life goes on.(CM) Then I’d go do something else or apologize to whoever I offended. (SD) Sometimes after long days at school right before I do anything, I would sit there for a few minuets to let what I learned at school settle into my brain.(CM) This helped because sometimes I’d come home from school and start doing some math right off the bat, and my brain would come to a screeching halt. (CM)Sometimes on the weekends I would read my devotional and drink some tea. (CM)I feel really connected to god when I do that. (CM)I will miss that little spot in my house once we move. (CS)Perhaps I will find a new place to relax in my new house.