Philadelphia

I cannot explain how happy I am to go to Philadelphia. I know it's pretty close to New Jersey, but I am pretty sure it will be oodles of fun!!!! Something I am also excited about is that we are going to Lancaster. It will be an interesting experience to go see some Amish people up close. Also something else I am excited for is the duck ride. Even though I am not a big fan of ducks, I am looking forward to the ride. I also wonder if we are going to get the same tour guide we saw in the video today in Language Arts(The guy that was dancing). Also I really don't want to go on the ghost spirit tour thingy because I don't like spirits and all that other stuff. But I am willing to give it a try. The biggest thing that I am looking forward to is the SHOPPING!!!!! I can't wait to get souvenirs for my family. Otherwise I know I am going to have fun, How about you???


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Battleship New Jersey

The "BB62" is a battle ship located in Camden, NJ. I was recently at an overnight trip there with the girl scouts from all over New Jersey. I thought I would totally hate the trip, but surprisingly it was totally awesome. I wished I stayed for more than one day though.
The "BB62" is a fun place to go to. It is so big, you wouldn't believe it. When I went the first thing we did was get a snack(it was a long ride, we ran into traffic because there was an accident on the NJ turnpike, causing 5 fatalities). The next thing we did was we went on a 4D plane ride. The ride was taken place during a war or something. I forgot. It was really rocky and shakey.
After the ride was finished we gathered up our things and headed to our bunks. To tell you the truth, the bad thing was that it was so compacted together it was hard for us to pass by each other(also another thing is that the stairs(which they call ladders by the way) were VERY steep). When that was finished we went down to eat dinner. What we had was mash potatoes, meatballs, mixed vegetables, and bread. The mixed vegetables were GROSS!!!! , but the other stuff was pretty good. For desert we had package cookies.
When dinner was finished we went to go on a tour of the boat. Even though the tour guide wasn't in the navy, he was very informative. The best part of the boat was the captains quarters. It was so elegant, you wanted to sleep right there. Any way the creepy part of the boat was the wax figures inside the secluded rooms. I got scared every time I saw one.
When the tour was finished(like about 10:30) we went to this tent thingy and we saw a show with singers(that no one knew) singing some songs(yet again that no one knew). It was pretty interesting though.
It was a really long show, but when it was over we went back inside for some hot chocolate and a night snack. After the snack we went back to our bunks. Once we got there we really didn't have anytime to get settled in. The lights went off, but my troop was still up. Luckily we had our flashlights.
The beds were uncomfortable at first, but once you get used to it, it feels so good.
The next day was pretty short. We did a flag salute and went to a speech about women being in the military/navy. When the long talk was over, we went to the gift shop and went back home.
The Battle Ship of New Jersey was a really fun experience. When you are inside the boat, you don't feel like your really in the boat, you know what I mean? The only thing is, is that you CANNOT, I repeat CANNOT bring any electronics or else they will take it away( you'll get it back eventually). Other wise it was super fun and I would totally do it again!!!!!

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A Midsummer Nights Dream Questions

Question 4: My least favorite character was Egeus. I did not like him because he would not let his daughter, Hermia, marry Lysander. He would rather have her executed than get married. He should just be happy that she found someone she loved and wanted to spend the rest of her life with. If he did have her get executed he probably live with the regret for the rest of his life.

Question 6: I really enjoyed reading the play. It was even more fun to watch our classmates act it out. I think that Shakespeare is a really good at writing plays. I liked reading Romeo and Juliet in 5th grade. At points it was really funny, other parts were very confusing. I would really hope to read more later in life.

Question 3: My favorite scene was when the craftsmen were acting out their play. I thought it was so hilarious that Bottom kept talking out of character. In the movie it was a lot funnier. Maybe if the audience were not talking so loudly, maybe Bottom would not have to speak out of character. Another part that I thought was funny was the man in the moon. In the movie the guy was holding a lantern. Instead of holding it he was suppose to be inside. Since he was suppose to be the man in the moon.

Midsummer Nights Dream Act 5

In this act, it is Hippolyta and Thesues' wedding. Lysander, Hermia,Demetrius and Helena wake up. Lysander goes back to loving Hermia, but Demetrius is in love with Helena now. He is a changed man now. Theseus decides that they are ll going to get married. Also today is the day that they put on the play for the wedding. Bottom is normal again. Philostrate tells Hippolyta and Thesues that they are horrible. Hippolyta feels bad, but she watches anyway. While their perfomance Theseus and the rest of the audience keep talking while they are acting. Bottom often gets out of character. In the end when everyone leaves, Puck comes and apologizes if the was any offense to anyone. He also mentions that this was all a dream. Nothing really happened. Puck was just being Puck. He put the audience into a dream.
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Reflection: I think that this play is really good. it was just as I expected it to be. I think it was clever that it was all a dream and that none of this really happened. That the audience was in a dream. Awesome Play!!!!!!!!!!

A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 4

Since Titania is madly in love with Bottom, she is having her servants follow him and do what ever he wants. Eventually Titania and Bottom fall asleep. Oberon knows that Titania is in love with Bottom. He is feeling bad, so he reverses the spell. Titania wakes up and wonders why she even fell in love with Bottom. While lovestruck Titania gave Oberon the kid so he would leave her alone. On the day of Thesues' and Hippolyta's wedding, Hermia decides if she wants to marry Demetrius. He finds them laying on the ground.

A Midsummer Nights Dream Act 3 Scene 1&2

Act 3 Scene 1

In the forest the actors are practicing for the play for Thesues' and Hippolyta's wedding coming up. As usual Bottom takes over the rehearsal by stating problems they had to fix. One problem is that two of the characters of the play(Thisbe and Pyramus) talk through a hole in the wall. Since they can't bring in a wall, Bottom says that they should put plaster and other things on a person to make them look like a wall and make a "v" through their fingers so Thisbe and Pyramus can talk to each other. Another thing that Bottom brings up is that they don't want people to think there is a real lion involved. He says that the person playing the lion should show himself to prove that he isn't real. Another problem Bottom says is when Pyrmaus kills himself. Bottom wants everyone to know that he really isn't dead. One last one is when Bottom is concerned about bringing moonlight into the scene. Bottom says that they should just crack a window. When they go over the play Bottom leaves until his part comes back up. While he is gone, Puck comes and turns Bottoms head in to a donkey. Not knowing he looks like a Donkey, he scares everyone away. Titania wakes up to Bottom singing. She falls head over heels for him.

Act 3 Scene 2

Demetruis and Lysander both fall in love with Helena. While in the forest they are all there arguing. Demetrius and Lysander are fighting over Helena. While Hermia and Helena are fighting because Helena thinks Hermia is in on the "prank" also. Demetrius and Lysander at first are saying mean things about Hermia. Eventually they stop because they want to look good for Helena. Helena also brings up the fact that Hermia is shorter than her. Hermia is thinking that Helena used her tallness to have Demetruis and Lysander fight over her. Oberon is mad at Puck for putting the potion on the wrong people, but Puck says it was meant to be. In irder for them to not fight, Oberon orders Puck to make Lysander and Demetrius go so far from each other so it makes them tired. Helena and Hermia eventually fall asleep also. Puck goes and puts the potion in Lysanders eyes so he will fall in love with Hermia again.

Puck and Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher and Puck are so much alike. For one reason, They play pranks on people. The thing is that their pranking are on different levels. Ashton Kutcher pranks on people(without magic) like it's April Fool's Day all the time. Puck on the other hand is a fairy so he can do what ever he wants. So he turned Bottom into a donkey. Bottoms stubborness is like a donkey. They are the ones that give things a little spice.



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