Did you ever notice that a dog and a vacuum have some similarities? No? I didn't think they did either before I actually thought about it. Let me tell you some similarities and differences between a dog and a vacuum.
Lets start off with dogs and how different they are compared to vacuums. First, dogs are living mammals. You have to feed them and take them on walks. Yes, dogs need exercise too! You also can cuddle with them and pet them. (You can with a vacuum but that would be weird!) Dogs have fur that have fur that can be many different colors and textures like black, grey, white, brown, and curly, smooth, shaggy, and many more. Dogs need bathes and haircuts just like humans. Lastly, dogs have human features such as eyes, mouths, ears, and noses.
Now, lets see how different vacuums are from dogs. First, vacuums are not living. (duh!) They are electronical and they usually only work if they are plugged into the wall. You have to change the bag in them so it doesnt overflow. Vacuums are usually made of plastic and have a hard texture. Lastly, vacuums have a switch on them so you can turn them on or off.
Why would I compare vacuums and dogs you say? Why out of all think would I pick these two very different things? Well, I did because I want you to know that they have similarities too! Here are a few. They both clean up after you. A vacuum cleans up dirt that you might track in from your shoes. A dog might clean up some grape jelly after you spilt it on the floor. They both have a tail. You're thinking they dont but they do! A dog has a tail by its backside. A vacuum has a long tube like thing that you use to clean the corners of your house- thats its tail! And lastly, they both make loud noises. a dog barks and a vacuum.... VVVVVVVVVVMMMMMMS!
So now do you believe that vacuums and dogs have similarities? Well I do! And I know that they have differences too! I hoped you learned that two completely different things might have some things in common if you really think about it. Thanks for reading my essay.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Fun In The Sun!
Last year in 5th grade I went on vacation with my mom to Florida. We went there to visit my aunts, uncles, and cousins. The plane ride was atrocious. It was the first time I had ever been on a plane. I got the window seat- which is not good because I am afraid of heights. After my tantrum from sitting by the window I decided to take a nap. I woke up with my mom shaking me by the shoulder and hearing her voice.
"Wake up, we are here!"she said excitedly.
I groaned as she shook me once more. As we walked off the plane I could hear and see people shrieking, crying, and hugging. When I looked passed all of that my family was pushing their way through the crowd trying to meet us. When they finally made it to us we all shared hugs 'how are yous' and 'my goodness you've grown a lots'.
When we got to my aunts house I just wanted to lay down because my back was stiff from the 6 hour plane ride. By the time I was rested it was 9:30p.m., but in Florida the time is an hour later than Iowa, so technically it was 10:30p.m. I decided to go to bed early.
The next day I got up around 10:00ish. I moaned as I got out of bed because the first thing I felt was a sharp pain in the center of my back. I dragged my feet to the kithen table where my breakfast sat. I ate slowly trying to ignore the pain in my back. My family and I decided to go to the mall. Even though my back was hurting I was all for it. By the time everybody was ready it was about 1:30. When we were at the mall we went to a few stores but I didnt find anything. We ate lunch next and decided to finish shopping afterwards. When we were done my mom asked me a question.
"Where do you want to go next?" she asked.
"I dont care where do you want to go?" I replied.
"Well, lets go to Macys." she suggested.
"Okay, lets go." I said.
When we were done at Macys we went back to my aunts house. I took a shower and then went to relax on the couch. Thats when I thought of my one of my uncles. My uncle passed away when I was in 4th grade, of heart disease. I miss him very much. He was a kind, humorous, and loving person. I remembered when my uncle, my brothers, and I would sit on the couch and watch T.V. By the time I was done daydreaming it was passed 7:30p.m. I walked to my room slugishly and climbed into bed. This was the 2nd day of my vacation.
The next day of my vacation we just stayed at my aunts house and relaxed. My aunt has a pool in her backyard so my cousins and I decided to go swimming. We swam for so long I thought my fingers and toes were going to be wrinklely forever! After all the smimming my muscles were sore so I decided to relax and watch some T.V.
The last day of my vacation my family and I decided to go to the beach. I loved the way the sand slipped through my toes, to feel the water on my skin, and the sun on my face. I was soaking up some vitamin D when I thought of my uncle again. I thought that it would be fun if he was here. But I knew he is in a better place and that someday I will see him again.
I had a fabulous time in Florida. I was happy to see all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was hard for me to have fun without my uncle but I knew he would want me to have a good time. Besides missing my uncle, this was the best vacation I have ever had!!!
Aly M.
"Wake up, we are here!"she said excitedly.
I groaned as she shook me once more. As we walked off the plane I could hear and see people shrieking, crying, and hugging. When I looked passed all of that my family was pushing their way through the crowd trying to meet us. When they finally made it to us we all shared hugs 'how are yous' and 'my goodness you've grown a lots'.
When we got to my aunts house I just wanted to lay down because my back was stiff from the 6 hour plane ride. By the time I was rested it was 9:30p.m., but in Florida the time is an hour later than Iowa, so technically it was 10:30p.m. I decided to go to bed early.
The next day I got up around 10:00ish. I moaned as I got out of bed because the first thing I felt was a sharp pain in the center of my back. I dragged my feet to the kithen table where my breakfast sat. I ate slowly trying to ignore the pain in my back. My family and I decided to go to the mall. Even though my back was hurting I was all for it. By the time everybody was ready it was about 1:30. When we were at the mall we went to a few stores but I didnt find anything. We ate lunch next and decided to finish shopping afterwards. When we were done my mom asked me a question.
"Where do you want to go next?" she asked.
"I dont care where do you want to go?" I replied.
"Well, lets go to Macys." she suggested.
"Okay, lets go." I said.
When we were done at Macys we went back to my aunts house. I took a shower and then went to relax on the couch. Thats when I thought of my one of my uncles. My uncle passed away when I was in 4th grade, of heart disease. I miss him very much. He was a kind, humorous, and loving person. I remembered when my uncle, my brothers, and I would sit on the couch and watch T.V. By the time I was done daydreaming it was passed 7:30p.m. I walked to my room slugishly and climbed into bed. This was the 2nd day of my vacation.
The next day of my vacation we just stayed at my aunts house and relaxed. My aunt has a pool in her backyard so my cousins and I decided to go swimming. We swam for so long I thought my fingers and toes were going to be wrinklely forever! After all the smimming my muscles were sore so I decided to relax and watch some T.V.
The last day of my vacation my family and I decided to go to the beach. I loved the way the sand slipped through my toes, to feel the water on my skin, and the sun on my face. I was soaking up some vitamin D when I thought of my uncle again. I thought that it would be fun if he was here. But I knew he is in a better place and that someday I will see him again.
I had a fabulous time in Florida. I was happy to see all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was hard for me to have fun without my uncle but I knew he would want me to have a good time. Besides missing my uncle, this was the best vacation I have ever had!!!
Aly M.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Shop 'Till You Drop!
Have you ever wanted to go shopping but did not know where to go? I have before. Well here are two places you could go! The mall is a great place to shop. Target, also is a great place to shop. But the mall, in my opinion is better. Read this essay and find out which place you like to shop at the best!
Shopping at the Mall is better than shopping at Target because the Mall has a wider variety of stores in it, including some of my favorites. I like the Mall better because it has a theater in it, where I can watch some of my favorite movies like New Moon and 2012. Another reason why I like the Mall better than Target is because the mall has a bigger amount of food places in it, including Cold-Stone!
Shopping at Target could be better than shopping at the Mall because Target has groceries and food supplies. Most of the time Targets stuff is cheaper and they have more sales than the Mall does. (sometimes) Lastly, Target has less people than the Mall because the Mall is bigger so more people are there.
Personally, I like the Mall better but I hope you chose the store you like to shop at the best.
Thanks for reading my essay!
Aly M.
Shopping at the Mall is better than shopping at Target because the Mall has a wider variety of stores in it, including some of my favorites. I like the Mall better because it has a theater in it, where I can watch some of my favorite movies like New Moon and 2012. Another reason why I like the Mall better than Target is because the mall has a bigger amount of food places in it, including Cold-Stone!
Shopping at Target could be better than shopping at the Mall because Target has groceries and food supplies. Most of the time Targets stuff is cheaper and they have more sales than the Mall does. (sometimes) Lastly, Target has less people than the Mall because the Mall is bigger so more people are there.
Personally, I like the Mall better but I hope you chose the store you like to shop at the best.
Thanks for reading my essay!
Aly M.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Triumph vs. Tragedy
It was, and still is a tragedy that millions of people have died in wars. For example, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Many people have been wounded and needed medical attention from there war related injuries. We have won many of the wars that we have been involved in. In my interview you will be encountering triumphs and tragedies, up and downs, and the good and bad of these wars.
How old were Butch/Buss?
Butch-19 Buss-30
Where they wounded in these Wars?
Butch- Yes. He was hiding behind a haystack and the competition shot him.
Buss- Yes. He was driving a tank and the Germans blew the tank up. He had severe burns all over his body.
How did you feel when they started the war?
I felt terrible and angry because I didn't want them to have to go to war.
What kinds of weapons did they use?
They used guns, knives, and machetes. I had to ship the machetes to Butch because the government didn't have enough for him to use.
What did they wear?
Army gear with no padding to protect them.
Did they have a choice to be in the war?
No, because the government sent out letters saying they had to go.(Which is called being drafted)
How long were they in the war?
Buss- 3 years. He was spent 17 months in prison camp.
Butch- 2 years. He was not in the prison camp like his dad was.
What kind of work did they do?
Butch- Sergeant
Buss- Staff Sergeant
Did they get any awards?
Buss- Purple Heart
Butch- Medals but I don't remember what they were for.
Were they paid a compensation or a pension?
No. Neither of them.
What did they eat?
Buss- In prison camp they ate potato peelings. They hardly had anything to eat.
Butch- Dried fruit so it doesn't spoil.
Where did they sleep?
Anywhere on the ground or on ships.
Did they get sick?
Butch- Yes really bad and the "Hospital" was bombed.
Buss- If Buss got hurt he mended himself.
How could they communicate?
By mail, except when Buss was in the prison camp. Some of the mail was withheld from the prisoners.
I have learned so much about these wars. Bess gave me very good facts that left me in shock and awe. I really wasn't so interested in the wars, but I am glad that I got to hear Bess, Butches, and Buss's war time adventures. (Bess is my moms friend.)
Aly M.
How old were Butch/Buss?
Butch-19 Buss-30
Where they wounded in these Wars?
Butch- Yes. He was hiding behind a haystack and the competition shot him.
Buss- Yes. He was driving a tank and the Germans blew the tank up. He had severe burns all over his body.
How did you feel when they started the war?
I felt terrible and angry because I didn't want them to have to go to war.
What kinds of weapons did they use?
They used guns, knives, and machetes. I had to ship the machetes to Butch because the government didn't have enough for him to use.
What did they wear?
Army gear with no padding to protect them.
Did they have a choice to be in the war?
No, because the government sent out letters saying they had to go.(Which is called being drafted)
How long were they in the war?
Buss- 3 years. He was spent 17 months in prison camp.
Butch- 2 years. He was not in the prison camp like his dad was.
What kind of work did they do?
Butch- Sergeant
Buss- Staff Sergeant
Did they get any awards?
Buss- Purple Heart
Butch- Medals but I don't remember what they were for.
Were they paid a compensation or a pension?
No. Neither of them.
What did they eat?
Buss- In prison camp they ate potato peelings. They hardly had anything to eat.
Butch- Dried fruit so it doesn't spoil.
Where did they sleep?
Anywhere on the ground or on ships.
Did they get sick?
Butch- Yes really bad and the "Hospital" was bombed.
Buss- If Buss got hurt he mended himself.
How could they communicate?
By mail, except when Buss was in the prison camp. Some of the mail was withheld from the prisoners.
I have learned so much about these wars. Bess gave me very good facts that left me in shock and awe. I really wasn't so interested in the wars, but I am glad that I got to hear Bess, Butches, and Buss's war time adventures. (Bess is my moms friend.)
Aly M.
Friday, October 2, 2009
I- Am-A-Robot
This story is about International Act like a Robot Day and how it came to be.
One day on February 28th, I was playing Wii Fit at my house with my friend. The game I was playing was ski jump, you have to lift your arms up then down. I could smell the excitement in the air. I could taste the joy tingle in my mouth. I could see "me"(my person in the game) jump and land it. I could hear my friend roar when I landed a big jump. After my last jump my friend said, "You look like a robot"! So I started to talk like one,"I-am-a-robot"!(Sounding like a robot) We made a deal that on February 28th everybody acts like a robot. My friend told her friend and her friend told her friend and so on. Now on February 28th everybody acts like a robot! (well everybody thathas spirit) And that is how International Act like a Robot Day came to be!!!
Ally M.
One day on February 28th, I was playing Wii Fit at my house with my friend. The game I was playing was ski jump, you have to lift your arms up then down. I could smell the excitement in the air. I could taste the joy tingle in my mouth. I could see "me"(my person in the game) jump and land it. I could hear my friend roar when I landed a big jump. After my last jump my friend said, "You look like a robot"! So I started to talk like one,"I-am-a-robot"!(Sounding like a robot) We made a deal that on February 28th everybody acts like a robot. My friend told her friend and her friend told her friend and so on. Now on February 28th everybody acts like a robot! (well everybody thathas spirit) And that is how International Act like a Robot Day came to be!!!
Ally M.
Friday, September 18, 2009
My Guinea Pig
The day I got my guinea pig, Polly was one of the most thrilling days of my life. I saw Polly and I knew she was the one for me. When I picked her up I could feel how soft her fur was. I went to the counter with my brothers and paid for Polly. When we got home I put her in her cage and bolted to the refrigerator and grabbed a carrot for her. I gazed at her while she nibbled on the carrot. I played with Polly for a little while. The next day I gave Polly a treat and I heard her squeal in excitement when I gave her the treat. When I was playing with her I felt her tiny feet on my leg. After a couple of days I could smell her waste in her cage. I could taste the fun and joy tingle in my mouth. I love my guinea pig, Polly!!
Aly M.
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