Friday, March 20, 2009

*MY INITIAL THOUGHTS ON THE HOLOCAUST*

The Holocaust had to be one of the most horrible things in the world's history. So many people were killed, just for their beliefs. The torture and the pain that they put those people through on themselves, and their families, to me is devistating.

I don't judge people. I like to get to know them first before I say anything. What Hitler did was just... I can't even explain it! Killing Jews just because they believe something different, and for world domination is ridiculous! No one deserves being put in gas chambers, lined up by a huge hole (dug up probably by their own self) and shot, and watching their families get taken off and killed. I can't even image how some of those people must feel.

I really feel sorry for those people who tried to leave, or sneak food in for themselves and others. The punishment for that is still just terrible. Being beaten for trying NOT to starve, is a sad and crucial punisment. I seriously can't image how one human can do that to thousands of people. The children didn't even have a chance in this whole thing because they couldn't do hard labor.

The Holocaust is definately one of my worst nightmares. I would hate to see something like this happen again. Some Jews are still scared and skeptical about things because of this event. Personally, I don't blame them.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

End of level testing... There are so many things I could say about this test. The test was so long, hard, and tiring.

The E.O.L. (end of level) took two days to complete. The juniors started at 8:00 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m. or so both of those days. We had breaks in between each section though, to eat food and talk and just let our brains recoop from what they just had to think through. I would have to say that the test least worst quality of this test was being long, because I got to spend time with some of my friends and miss some classes.

The sections of the test did take time only because there was some hard questions. The questions actually wasn't too hard, but you just had to look back and make sure you were right and had the right information. The only tip I can give to future E.O.L. takers is that you must take your time, do things right, and definately double check. Another thing that would help is if you're not sure of a question move on to the next question, but don't forget to go back.

After two days of testing I was definately tired. That test had gotten the best of me. I probably had gotten the best sleep I have ever had since I don't even know when! But its definately worth it if I don't get remediated. That definately help me sleep at night!

E.O.L was an important test. So you know how well you are at english, and that you don't get remediated. It wasn't so bad though because we ate, talked, and had fun in between!