Mason's Charger Challenge by Curly Head Mason

Journal #1: The Soccer War

africamason1 — 2013-10-07 16:22:01 UTC

Journal #2

africamason1 — 2013-10-14 15:50:25 UTC

Quote #3 , the KKK never had the rally at the poultry plant because they didn't like the way the it smelt. It seems like they didn't really care about what was happening, i mean nobody even noticed until they couldn't get a job. I dont see the problem with immigration, nobody wanted those jobs anyways. They kept asking for more and more money , they were becoming greedy so the factories brought in workers that would work for cheap. All the people wanted was to get the work done cheaply but secretly. they didn't want to share things they were getting with the workers they just wanted them to work and feed them.

Quote #2, this one made a lot of since, if you read it and summarize it he is basically teling us that its going to be ugly before it gets better. This qoute gave you hope, something to look forward to when you get to go back home.

Journal #3

africamason1 — 2013-10-21 15:44:50 UTC

1. What is YOUR definition of tolerance? being able to take something like to handle it

2. The social issues have changed over time. How does tolerance work in this day and age? What level of tolerance do expect from yourself? Your community? tolerance does not really work to well, like we have issues all the time because people are diverse and some people just can not accept that.

3. Review pages 95-98. How did tolerance/lack of tolerance affect this part? How did you feel reading it?

4. Post a picture you find that you feel best expresses the concept of tolerance. Briefly describe why this is a good representation.

I believe this picture is good because it gives you the definition and a image that you can put with it. i mean it shows that just because you are different doesn't mean you can't get along.

Alex Patterson Journal response # 3

alliecat125 — 2013-10-21 16:01:29 UTC

I like this picture because everyone is accepting one another. It doesnt matter what color, what anything. All that matters is that they are people just like everyone else and they can be friends. I wish that more people would just start accepting others. The would would be a better place.

Lane Poag Journal #3 Response

lanee_poag — 2013-10-21 16:04:43 UTC

This image gives a very good meaning and understanding to tolerance. I completely agree with the poem and picture. It is about accepting difference and creating peace. If more people believed in tolerance and were able to tolerate social issues the world would be more peaceful.

Chris Hackney

mrfresh001 — 2013-10-21 16:12:59 UTC

I like your symbol for tolerance.. it should a very big and general symbolization to tolerance.

Natashya

n_penley1996 — 2013-10-21 16:23:26 UTC

i love your picture because it shows that tolerance isnt just about race but about ones identify and

beliefs.

Journal #4

africamason1 — 2013-10-28 15:49:36 UTC

J#1: At the beginning of Chapter 10, Cuadros talks about his family's history and how it affected his decisions in life. Do you feel like your family's history influences you in any way? Will it influence what you are doing after you graduate and/or where you want to live? Why or why not?

- I feel as if my past does somewhat affect my future. You were raised a certain way so that will definitely affect they way you feel as you are growing up. Because of all the crime in my past I've always wanted to be a police officer or a fire fighter because of all of our house fires or even a social worker because i know what it feels like to have to keep moving around, home home because they dont want you anymore. "the sting of being alienated, separated from a home, had left its mark on me as well" . i think our family history influences us all.

#2: Healthcare is a major debate in American politics right now. What is Medicare and Medicaid? How do people benefit from these programs? Research and explain the issue with undocumented immigrants and healthcare. You must include information you read from A Home on the Field (121-122).

#3: In Chapter 11, Cuadros says America is not a country, it is an ideal (133). Respond to this statement however you wish

- i agree with cuadros because america has never just been one culture. America is all about freedom which is what everybody wants not just one culture. I remember reading somewhere that america was known as the melting pot. Well if thats the case, it dosent matter if you are different, just because you live in america doesn't mean your american, American isn't something you are, its a belief. America equals freedom, you should have to have documents, just to be free.

Journal #5

africamason1 — 2013-11-04 16:55:38 UTC

Lenin quits his job because he feels out of place. He says it's because he is of a different race/culture than anyone else in his office (153). Do you think this is an understandable reaction? Be sure to use details from the book to support your answer.

-yes i do because, he feels out of place. Everybody just wants to blend in and its hard to do so when you stick out like a sore thumb. He doesn't feel like thats the job for him, he rather be outside then sitting a desk like all day.

Journal #6

africamason1 — 2013-11-08 16:44:51 UTC

Chapter 16 talks a lot about the history of Siler City and how much it has changed over the years.

1. What do you know about the history of Pittsboro? Family stories, what you've heard, etc.

I dont really know much about Pittsboro just the it has many historic things which is kind of neat i enjoy living in an area with so much character behind it.

2. Do some research about the history of Pittsboro. When/why was it founded? What started out being the big industries? What kind of people first settled there? How have things changed?

1785 Pittsboro was established as a town. the big industries were poultry and textiles. Things really have not changed much, its just a small town where everyone knows everyone, beside our new bojangles.

3. Attach two pictures:

PICTURE 1: What you think best represents historic Pittsboro.

Second Picture

africamason1 — 2013-11-08 17:10:02 UTC

PICTURE 2: What you think best represents modern Pittsboro.

Journal #7 11/12

africamason1 — 2013-11-12 16:40:09 UTC

1. In the spirit of having a diversity of sources, find and attach to your post one NEWSPAPER source that supports your argument for your research paper. If you have already found that one, use it for this.

Examples: CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, News and Observer (Raleigh)

2. Write a paragraph summarizing the article and a paragraph explaining how it relates to your argument

The Dream act dela with immigrants and their education. This bill will provide permanency for immigrants who reach the criteria .

3. Make a source card for this article (see board for instructions on how to make a source card for an electronic source)

Journal #8: Media Representation

africamason1 — 2013-11-13 16:42:19 UTC

Cuadros says in the final chapter that Latinos have only been on the front page of the paper two times.
1. What were these two times? First when they had the david duke rally against immigration and second when they became champions

2. What do you think about the way different groups are represented in the media (movies, magazines, TV, news, etc.). Pick two different groups to discuss. The Blacks and whites when it comes to scary movies. I dont like how in most movies the black people are always the first to die basically calling blacks weak and unfit and then the white people always have to trip and break something basically calling them stupid. i also dont like how there is no black princess, i mean now there is but the movie that she plays in is kinda bias.

3. How can the media support harmful stereotypes? when there is only white princesses then little girls start to believe that they only way they can be pretty, if they looked like that, causing huge self image problems.

Journal #9 11/14

africamason1 — 2013-11-14 16:37:52 UTC

Some say that immigration is an issue that will define your generation.

1. Do you agree? Why/why not? (1 paragraph)

I kinda do because with the more migrants we have coming over, the bigger our population becomes, which is not bad. More people means more money basically so there more buildings being built which creates more jobs for people. More students coming in which means more schools are being built. migrants are just like you and i, all they want it a life. so they come to america, so yes i believe it will define our generation, but for the better.

2. What is another issue that you think defines your generation? In other words, when you get into your 20s, 30s, and 40s, what issue will be on everyone's minds? (1 paragraph)

I believe Gay rights is still going to be a big issue. No matter what everyone wants equal rights and its not fair that same sex marriage can not get the same thing as opposite sex marriages but its all still love. My moms are married but its not legal in the state of north carolina, so if one of my moms were to pass on or something it would be hard on my other mom because she has no say in whatever happens to her. Gay rights is something people have been fighting for, for years and i believe that fight will continue on until people realize that love is the same no matter what race or gender.

3. Go to someone else's padlet and comment on their choice of issue for #2. Remember to put your name in the subject line for the comments.

love is love...

Chris Hc

2013-11-14 17:18:56 UTC

I hear you. I feel like it will play a very decent part because we all know its going to be a major part of our generation for years cause of the gay's we have that are fighting it and won't give up. Love is love no matter your race,size,gender. If a man and a woman can find love than a man and a man can find love as well as a Woman and a Woman.

Bradley L Journal #9 Response

bradleymlay — 2013-11-14 17:30:36 UTC

I don't want to say I know what you mean because I never have experienced what you have experienced. But I hear you loud and clear and I think love is love. I think there will be something done about it in our generation Mason and it will be a great day for that. That would be a HUGE mark in history. Gays have fought too hard for it not to happen and I am positive that the government will realize that they have been defeated. Anyone can find love and if they want to spend their lives together then they should have that right.

Final Journal #10 11/18

africamason1 — 2013-11-18 16:42:43 UTC

Read the following link that includes the most recent update on what's going on with immigration policy:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/13/john-boehner-immigration_n_4267262.html?utm_hp_ref=politics#slide=827766

1. Summarize the article in 5-7 sentence.
2. Does this change anything about your opinion about the DREAM Act? Why or why not?
3. Predict what you think will happen this coming year with immigration reform.