1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
909
By: Percival Everett
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
This story is about a lady who has lived in between L.A. and Palm Springs in Riverside County for over ten years. It is also referred to as the Badlands. She refers to it the whole time as 909 and how it is like a guy named Bob, familiar and simple. She relates everyone to there zip codes and how people care what zip code they live in. She likes in the 909m cause everything is so simple, non hectic, and open. She rides her mule, Monk, up the hills where there are all sorts of animals and just wide open land of small trees and brush. She talks about how at the top of the hills she can see Lake Perris and the 60 freeway. She discusses how it is always so pact with cars on Sundays, and how people sit in traffic and how she would never do that.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
“People in Los Angeles fight over area codes. They care what their codes are. I understand that the best one to have is 310 or maybe 213. But out here we don’t care.” (121)
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
It made me think of a ranch I used to go to when I was younger where I felt so far away from everyone and everything, even though it was only 5 minutes to town. When you climbed the hills you could see everything below it, sort of like she described in her story.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I didn’t know that before people called Palm Springs a vacation spot that they used to call Riverside County the vacation spot that was closed to home. I also didn’t know everything that the county was about and he temperature and animals. I though it was interesting the angles that she wrote her story at.
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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
The Line
By: Ruben Martinez
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
He writes about the line between Tijuana and the United States. He says families, men, women, elderly, all kinds of people from more then just Mexico, would line up and get ready to cross the line. He says that years ago, before the ‘90’s it used to be really easy to get in to the United States. It would only take one or two tries before you got in. They all used to gather and music was played, soccer games were ran, everyone celebrated what was about to happen. Now, things are different because Border Control has expanded and there is a twelve foot steel wall blocking immigrants. When they try to get over now they have to go east and travel in the complete dark, where as before they had light and other amenities.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
“The migrants came from all over Mexico and Central America, and as far away as China, Iran, Pakistan. Packs of lone men, unshaved, dusty-haired, carrying only the clothes on their back or small, cheap vinyl bags filled with just a handful of belongings. And families, entire families, from grandmothers with crinkled faces and braided white hair down to wide-eyed tots in arms.” (127)
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
For the most part it made me think of history classes in high school when I was learning about immigration. It made me remember what I learned, but expanded on what I had learned, I didn’t know a lot of what used to go on with immigrants. It also made me think deeper into when my grandparents immigrated here. It wasn’t through Mexico it was from Italy, but it still made me think of what they would have had to go through to live in the United States.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I actually learned a lot from reading this. I had no idea what immigrants did while waiting and preparing for the walk across the border to the United States. I knew it used to be pretty easy to get in, but no its not, but I liked how they put the detail in on what they used to call the governor of California and how now they have to walk in the dark. I also found this story very interesting.
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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
Flirting with Urbanismo
By: Patt Morrison
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Morrison talks about L.A. and what the city really is through their eyes. They say that people always say they have never seen downtown L.A. when in reality they have in movies and shows. Morrison acts as if the city is no big deal and just with people that have money and are using it. They talks about how no one lives in downtown L.A., they only work there, and how everyone lives in the surrounding areas in the suburbs. They seem to talk down about people who actually do live in the downtown region. Morrison talks about the shopping, the people that visit, and comparing it to places such as New York, Chicago, etc. They seem to write it very stereotypical and near minded.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
“To all of you who say—with an annoying tone of pride, I must add—‘Oh, I’ve never seen downtown Los Angeles,’ I say, ‘Oh yes you have.’” (133)
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
The reading made me think of when I went to L.A. last summer on a trip. I didn’t see all of L.A., but I saw a few of the buildings. The author describes things that I don’t really know if I saw, but they described them in a way that made me think of all the things I saw in L.A., the beaches, malls, skyscraper buildings, and the houses and mansions right outside the city in the suburbs.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I think the author makes to big of a deal out of little things, almost as if they just don’t like L.A., so there going to talk down about it. I learned what buildings and streets certain shows and movies were filmed on, such as seeing City Hall in Superman. I learned a little bit about the history of different parts of L.A. and even though it seemed biased to me, I thought it was pretty interesting.
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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
Waters of Tranquility
By: Carolyn See
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
See writes about The Lake Shrine of the Self-Realization Fellowship on Sunset Boulevard that was created by Paramahansa Yogananda. It has a garden lake, swans, a rowboat, a temple, etc. It has monuments for the four major religions in the U.S., Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. It is a place that was created to feel world peace and where many lovers walk and talk, and people just walk around the lake. She said that when her partner got sick she used to walk around there to get a peace of mind back after fighting with their family. After a few times around she would get the calm peace and courage to continue back.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
“In the Scheme of things where a major religion only rates a four-foot monument, a single human death may be no more than a fall of one flower, one tweaked leaf. There are so many more! And life itself may be no more than a play toy, a few Burma-Shave signs in the universe. But blazing, amazing, for all that. You can see that at the Lake Shrine. I know I did.” (145)
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
It reminded me of walking around Howarth Park, where you’re in the city, but all that surrounds you is the lake, nature and animals. After walking around the lake you have cleared your mind and you feel better. Its like a little sanctuary to me at time where I can and clear my head and feel better about life, with new perspectives.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I actually wasn’t even aware that this place existed in California. After reading about it, it really made me want to visit it one day and see if all she said is true. I liked how even if people weren’t one of the major four religions it had the monuments for it didn’t stop them from going.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
4c
1. Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?
I chose Jessica and we both did 3b on Doran Beach.
2. What is something similar this classmate said about the choice?
We both talked about how beaches in California are what draws in tourists, and how when people think of California it’s for our beaches. We also said how different the weather is from Southern California beaches and Northern California beaches.
3. What is something different this classmate said about the choice?
Jessica said that you can fish for crab and other fish at Doran Beach and I didn’t write about that because I wasn’t aware of that. She also said you can’t ride ATV’s at Doran Beach.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?
I went into the assignment writing specifically about stereotypes, environment, and on the surface type things. While Jessica took it a step further into what Doran Beach could offer, with things such as camping, fishing, and other activities. After reading hers I think I should have written more about deeper things about Doran Beach.
I chose Jessica and we both did 3b on Doran Beach.
2. What is something similar this classmate said about the choice?
We both talked about how beaches in California are what draws in tourists, and how when people think of California it’s for our beaches. We also said how different the weather is from Southern California beaches and Northern California beaches.
3. What is something different this classmate said about the choice?
Jessica said that you can fish for crab and other fish at Doran Beach and I didn’t write about that because I wasn’t aware of that. She also said you can’t ride ATV’s at Doran Beach.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?
I went into the assignment writing specifically about stereotypes, environment, and on the surface type things. While Jessica took it a step further into what Doran Beach could offer, with things such as camping, fishing, and other activities. After reading hers I think I should have written more about deeper things about Doran Beach.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
4b
1. Who is your classmate, what is the component category, what is the name of the choice?
I choose Cathrynn, for component 3a (world citites), and the city of Los Angeles.
2. What is something similar this classmate said about the choice?
We both talked about how Los Angeles is high in tourism and has a large population that is very diverse with 3.8 million people. Also it has a stereotype of being where all the rich people live, but has gang problems as well.
3. What is something different this classmate said about the choice?
She talked about how Los Angeles has one of the most popular colleges in California, which is UCLA, and also how it could be known for its devastating earthquake. I had never thought of those two aspects when I was writing about Los Angeles.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?
Cathrynn and I had very similar views of Los Angeles, yet just a few things made a difference. I went in thinking more about population, diversity, societal problems, such as gang valance and also stereotypes. Where as Cathrynn covered those things as well, but went even further into critically thinking about the city with schools, such as UCLA, and also earthquakes. It made me realize that I stayed very on the surface of the typical aspects of the city. By reading hers and how she just took it a little step further with UCLA and earthquakes, it made me realize how much further I could have gone. The way we wrote it and how we put our views in different places with in our basic format reminds me of Freire’s view of dialogue.
I choose Cathrynn, for component 3a (world citites), and the city of Los Angeles.
2. What is something similar this classmate said about the choice?
We both talked about how Los Angeles is high in tourism and has a large population that is very diverse with 3.8 million people. Also it has a stereotype of being where all the rich people live, but has gang problems as well.
3. What is something different this classmate said about the choice?
She talked about how Los Angeles has one of the most popular colleges in California, which is UCLA, and also how it could be known for its devastating earthquake. I had never thought of those two aspects when I was writing about Los Angeles.
4. How would you relate this to Freire's ideas regarding dialogue? For example, you went in thinking one idea, your classmate had a different idea. What new idea emerged from this process?
Cathrynn and I had very similar views of Los Angeles, yet just a few things made a difference. I went in thinking more about population, diversity, societal problems, such as gang valance and also stereotypes. Where as Cathrynn covered those things as well, but went even further into critically thinking about the city with schools, such as UCLA, and also earthquakes. It made me realize that I stayed very on the surface of the typical aspects of the city. By reading hers and how she just took it a little step further with UCLA and earthquakes, it made me realize how much further I could have gone. The way we wrote it and how we put our views in different places with in our basic format reminds me of Freire’s view of dialogue.
Monday, November 3, 2008
4a (group 1)
1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
“The Big Valley”
By: Mark Arax
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Arax writes about his life in Fresno and the valley. He says he misses the family business of farming. His dad was a fig farmer, and he talks about how he grew up with that, but now misses it all because he didn’t carry on the tradition. Instead he got caught up in industrialism. So he has a garden in his backyard that satisfies his farming desire for now.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
This story is centered in Sacramento, California. A couple use an island in he middle of the American River as there get away from the busy hustle and bustle of Sacramento. They go there to pretend nothing else exists, that they are far away from the city and traffic. She swims in the water and they see ducks, beavers, and other creatures. Other people use it as well; they speak of Mexicans, Samoans, Hmong Family, Japanese, Central Americans, and people that use it for spiritual rituals.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
I choose a quote on page 48. “Of course, it is not really the sound of a cataract. It is the roar of rush-hour traffic, half of it crossing the Howe Avenue Bridge, half of it crossing the bridge at watt. We are sitting on an island in the American River, right in the middle of Sacramento, the state capital, a metropolitan area of well over a million people, but my husband and I like to preserve our mutual delusion. We have agreed to imagine we are not a five-minute drive from our home and twenty-minute walk from the university where we both teach, but instead in some remote part of California where we just out of site a magnificent waterfall foams down into a green pool.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
The reading made me think of that place where everyone just lets go, relaxes and where people can just be themselves, away from everything. So, it made me think of just driving long distances in away, because for me when I drive long distances it’s relaxing to me, as long as I am not in a rush. Also just when I go on any type of vacation, like when I went to L.A., even in a big city that’s so chaotic, it was relaxing to me, just because I was far away from the everyday hustle and bustle.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I learned about that island overall. I never realized how popular that island was, and how it is used by all sorts of people. Also that seventy five thousand Russians, some of which are Baptist, live in Sacramento County. I had never really thought about the diversity of our capital.
“The Big Valley”
By: Mark Arax
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Arax writes about his life in Fresno and the valley. He says he misses the family business of farming. His dad was a fig farmer, and he talks about how he grew up with that, but now misses it all because he didn’t carry on the tradition. Instead he got caught up in industrialism. So he has a garden in his backyard that satisfies his farming desire for now.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
My favorite part of a paragraph is on page 19. “And yet my deathblow is something of a paradox, for I have turned large sections of flowerbed and lawn into orchard and vegetable garden. Like my grandfather and father, I am a backyard farmer with too little land for my dreams.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
The reading made me think of how people, such as my uncle, have gardens in the backyards that they are so proud of. As well as how the farming lands are becoming none existent because of the industrialism that has happened and is still going on. Big corporations just push at the farming industry to go away, so they can build there houses, stores, and other buildings. No one seems to realize how important farming is for our state.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I never realized that the lighter the tractor the better for the soil and crops. I had never really thought that the weight of the tractor doing the work mattered, but it makes sense now that I read about it.
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4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
The reading made me think of how people, such as my uncle, have gardens in the backyards that they are so proud of. As well as how the farming lands are becoming none existent because of the industrialism that has happened and is still going on. Big corporations just push at the farming industry to go away, so they can build there houses, stores, and other buildings. No one seems to realize how important farming is for our state.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I never realized that the lighter the tractor the better for the soil and crops. I had never really thought that the weight of the tractor doing the work mattered, but it makes sense now that I read about it.
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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
"Transients in Paradise"
By: Aimee Liu
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Liu writes about Beverly Hills, California and the people that live there. She says she is a resident herself and watched the way the rich and wealthy are all about themselves and what they can get for themselves. Such as the newest Chanel bags or the biggest mansion you can find. She them mentions how the wealthy can walk out of a store where they spent thousands of dollars or a restaurant where they just dropped over $100 and not even see the homeless sitting there, with signs needing money. She then talks about one specifically named Richard, who happened to be in wheelchair, who was always stationed outside Nate ‘n’ Al’s Deli. Then one day he didn’t show up, and they read in the Los Angeles Times he had died. Even though they always ignored him, people missed him. They found out that he had been a screenwriter, who had a script option and could have gone places in that carrier, couldn’t because of a disease he had. Then she talks about desire and fear comparing it to all the people of Beverly Hills.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
I picked the quote on page 33. “Like a spoiled and vainglorious daughter, it tried to disguise its fear as a victory for desire by exporting its telltale refuse, sickness, and poverty to its mother metropolis, Los Angeles.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
Reading about Beverly Hills and how the rich conveniently don’t see the homeless reminds me of our own city in a way. Santa Rosa has homeless people sitting at highway entrances and stoplights, with signs begging for help and even though we aren’t all rich, were actually a good mixture of classes, we all for the most part conveniently ignore them just as the rich do. For along time there was a guy that sat by the Raley’s shopping center with a dog and a sign, wanting money to support them, and even though many people talked about them and felt bad, no one did anything to help him and his dog. Then one day they were gone and people felt really bad about never helping him.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I never really realized that there was a variety of people that live in Beverly Hills. I always assumed it was all the rich people, and they lived in there perfect mansions and did there thousands of dollar in shopping. I didn’t realize there were people that weren’t that well off, like Richard, or even the author Aimee Liu, who saw the city for what it was. I also didn’t realize there was no hospital in the city, so that was interesting to read and find out about.
"Transients in Paradise"
By: Aimee Liu
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Liu writes about Beverly Hills, California and the people that live there. She says she is a resident herself and watched the way the rich and wealthy are all about themselves and what they can get for themselves. Such as the newest Chanel bags or the biggest mansion you can find. She them mentions how the wealthy can walk out of a store where they spent thousands of dollars or a restaurant where they just dropped over $100 and not even see the homeless sitting there, with signs needing money. She then talks about one specifically named Richard, who happened to be in wheelchair, who was always stationed outside Nate ‘n’ Al’s Deli. Then one day he didn’t show up, and they read in the Los Angeles Times he had died. Even though they always ignored him, people missed him. They found out that he had been a screenwriter, who had a script option and could have gone places in that carrier, couldn’t because of a disease he had. Then she talks about desire and fear comparing it to all the people of Beverly Hills.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
I picked the quote on page 33. “Like a spoiled and vainglorious daughter, it tried to disguise its fear as a victory for desire by exporting its telltale refuse, sickness, and poverty to its mother metropolis, Los Angeles.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
Reading about Beverly Hills and how the rich conveniently don’t see the homeless reminds me of our own city in a way. Santa Rosa has homeless people sitting at highway entrances and stoplights, with signs begging for help and even though we aren’t all rich, were actually a good mixture of classes, we all for the most part conveniently ignore them just as the rich do. For along time there was a guy that sat by the Raley’s shopping center with a dog and a sign, wanting money to support them, and even though many people talked about them and felt bad, no one did anything to help him and his dog. Then one day they were gone and people felt really bad about never helping him.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I never really realized that there was a variety of people that live in Beverly Hills. I always assumed it was all the rich people, and they lived in there perfect mansions and did there thousands of dollar in shopping. I didn’t realize there were people that weren’t that well off, like Richard, or even the author Aimee Liu, who saw the city for what it was. I also didn’t realize there was no hospital in the city, so that was interesting to read and find out about.
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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
"Showing Off The Owens"
By: T. Jefferson Parker
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Showing Off The Owens is about a guy named Brian Wiprud who is a New York angler and novelist, and also an avid fisherman. He goes to Bishop, California to visit the Owens River and fish. He travels up Highway 395 and sees other cities on his way. He end up catching nine fish the first day, then the next day he goes out with a guide named, Tom Loe.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
I picked a quote on page 40. “I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don’t know what’s on the other end. Your imagination is under there.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
Reading about them traveling on Highway 395, reminded me of a trip I took to Los Angeles. Reading about the cities they saw, with the snowcapped mountains, In-N-Outs, etc, reminded me of traveling to Los Angeles because I saw a lot of stuff along the way for the first time. I saw new restraints, beaches, amusement parks, etc.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I learned a lot about fly fishing because I didn’t know anything about it before, for example where good places are such as, the Amazon River, or the Owens River. Also what certain terms are called like, double-haul, etc.
"Showing Off The Owens"
By: T. Jefferson Parker
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
Showing Off The Owens is about a guy named Brian Wiprud who is a New York angler and novelist, and also an avid fisherman. He goes to Bishop, California to visit the Owens River and fish. He travels up Highway 395 and sees other cities on his way. He end up catching nine fish the first day, then the next day he goes out with a guide named, Tom Loe.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
I picked a quote on page 40. “I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don’t know what’s on the other end. Your imagination is under there.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
Reading about them traveling on Highway 395, reminded me of a trip I took to Los Angeles. Reading about the cities they saw, with the snowcapped mountains, In-N-Outs, etc, reminded me of traveling to Los Angeles because I saw a lot of stuff along the way for the first time. I saw new restraints, beaches, amusement parks, etc.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I learned a lot about fly fishing because I didn’t know anything about it before, for example where good places are such as, the Amazon River, or the Owens River. Also what certain terms are called like, double-haul, etc.
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1. Write the story title and author name. .25 point
"The Distant Cataract About Which We Do Not Speak"
By: Mary Mackey
"The Distant Cataract About Which We Do Not Speak"
By: Mary Mackey
2. Summarize the reading in one brief paragraph; be specific in your summary. Remember that your classmates will rely on you for this information. 2 percent
This story is centered in Sacramento, California. A couple use an island in he middle of the American River as there get away from the busy hustle and bustle of Sacramento. They go there to pretend nothing else exists, that they are far away from the city and traffic. She swims in the water and they see ducks, beavers, and other creatures. Other people use it as well; they speak of Mexicans, Samoans, Hmong Family, Japanese, Central Americans, and people that use it for spiritual rituals.
3. Which was your favorite sentence or paragraph (include entire quote; use quote marks and page number)? 1 percent
I choose a quote on page 48. “Of course, it is not really the sound of a cataract. It is the roar of rush-hour traffic, half of it crossing the Howe Avenue Bridge, half of it crossing the bridge at watt. We are sitting on an island in the American River, right in the middle of Sacramento, the state capital, a metropolitan area of well over a million people, but my husband and I like to preserve our mutual delusion. We have agreed to imagine we are not a five-minute drive from our home and twenty-minute walk from the university where we both teach, but instead in some remote part of California where we just out of site a magnificent waterfall foams down into a green pool.”
4. What did the reading make you think of? (be specific eg "There is a bridge in SF that spans 4 miles from SF to Oakland and in the middle of the bridge it crosses an island called Treasure Island. This story makes me think of that specific little island where I can see the entire city and bay area. That city was also in the news recently where .... ) .75 percent
The reading made me think of that place where everyone just lets go, relaxes and where people can just be themselves, away from everything. So, it made me think of just driving long distances in away, because for me when I drive long distances it’s relaxing to me, as long as I am not in a rush. Also just when I go on any type of vacation, like when I went to L.A., even in a big city that’s so chaotic, it was relaxing to me, just because I was far away from the everyday hustle and bustle.
5. What is one thing you did not know before you started the reading that you now know (again, be specific using concrete examples)? 1 percent
I learned about that island overall. I never realized how popular that island was, and how it is used by all sorts of people. Also that seventy five thousand Russians, some of which are Baptist, live in Sacramento County. I had never really thought about the diversity of our capital.
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