The Boy with a Toy

There once was a boy
Who had a toy.
The toy was a sub
That went in the tub.

Then one day it started to float
Because it was actually a boat.

The boy
Then didn't like the toy.
Then later that day it went in the trash
Then got smashed.

Now the toy is no more.



Noah S.

Poof

Poof it is gone
Forever.
Like a feather in the wind.
Never to be seen again.


Noah S.

English vs. German

Have you ever thought about learning how to speak German? Are you scared to try learning a new language? It can seem very intimidating especially if you have only learned English. I am going to explain some similarities and differences between the German and English language.

A similarity between German and English is of course they are both languages and used to communicate. Another thing they have in common is both languages have cognates. A cognate is a word or phrase that looks or sounds like a word or phrase in another language. For example “guten morgen” is a German phrase. What does it look or sound like in the English language? Easy, it is good morning in English. Another example is “willkommen.” This means welcome in English. Also there are false cognates. A false cognate is a word that looks or sounds like a word in another language but means something very different. For instance, what do you think the German word “gift” means? It means a gift or present right? Wrong, it means poison in English! The last similarity they have is that a word in either language could have multiple meanings but is spelled the same. One example is the English word “can.” Depending on what context, the word “can” could mean it is possible or a container to hold something. A German example is “bitte.” It could mean please or you are welcome. These are just a few examples of similarities between them.

Obviously there are a lot of similarities but there are also a lot of differences too. For one, English has more than one million words while the German language has less than 200,000 words! Another difference is that English is mostly spoken in the Western Hemisphere while German is mostly spoken in the Eastern Hemisphere. How the languages are translated is very different. You can translate German to English using Grimm’s Law, but there is nothing like that available to translate English to German. You just have to know the languages. Another way these languages vary is the English language can borrow words from the German language but the reverse is not true. This is because the English language is based off the Latin and German languages. My final difference is that an English phrase could have four words in it but the same phrase in German could have three words.

As you can see there are several similarities and differences. Hopefully you have a better understanding of the English and German Languages.




By Noah S.

Hallway Expectations

The things you can do during passing period are:

• get a drink
• get your supplies from your locker
• get to the next class
• talk to friends
• go to lunch

Some things to watch for in this video viewers are:

• how they walk
• what they do in between classes

We Love Basketball

Basketball is
Awesome and
Sweet. The
Key is to win. People
Egging you on
To win the
Basketball game
All your teammates
Lying down to rest. They all
Love basketball.

The Ride

One scorching Sunday afternoon Ben was watching television when a commercial popped on about Adventureland. On the commercial was a picture of a colossal ride they called the Side Winder A brand new ride that was opening today!

Once the commercial was over I ran downstairs to find my mom. Once I found her I asked anxiously, "Can we go to Adventureland today?"
"Nope not today but why the sudden interest?" she asked.
Then I told her about the commercial and the new ride on the commercial opening today.
"OK I understand but still no," she said.
"Why not?"
"Well your summer camp is going tomorrow."
"Boo! Ya!"
For the rest of the afternoon I couldn't stop talking or thinking about the Side Winder. By the time I went to bed my family was so annoyed and now they were talking about the Side Winder.
When I was asleep I started to dream about the Side Winder. In the dream I was on the Side Winder sweeping from side-to-side going higher and higher. The whole dream I couldn't stop smiling and laughing with my hands always in the air.
After my dream ride was over I woke up. My alarm clock said it was 6:00 a.m. I was so excited I woke up my whole family. At 7:00 a.m. my family and I got in our van and left to go to my summer camp. When we got to the site we got out and went inside. As we got inside everyone was excited. Usually my parents would sign us in and then leave. Today they stayed because they were to going with us on the camp's field trip.
At 7:30 a.m. the camp director Amanda separated all the campers into groups with 1-2 volunteers or counselors. After we were in groups all the campers piled on to 2 buses. My family went in our van because the buses were full.
The car/bus ride was 45 minutes long. All the way there my sister and I talked about what to do and about the Side Winder. Half way there, storm clouds started to gather above us. By the time we arrived at Adventureland it was a full blown booming thunder storm. By that time the amusement park had postponed its opening.
For the next 4 hours the thunder boomed and lightning flashed. After of 4 hours of sitting in the van hoping and praying for it to clear up, finally the amusement park opened and all the campers began to cheer,"Hurray."
By 12:18 p.m. all the campers where separated into groups and ran through the gates. But then we had to stop so the volunteers and counselors could catch up. After my group calmed down we decided to go on the Outlaw. As our group ran we passed the Side Winder. Everyone stopped dead in their tracks. They all gaped at the extraordinary ride.
As we stood in awe of the ride we noticed a sign. The sign said that you must be 54 inches tall to ride. Only my dad and I were tall enough from my group. I was six and I was tall enough but also afraid. On the commercial it looked awesome and didn't look scary. Up close though it was horrifying in an awesome way. So to show me it wasn't scary my dad went on it alone. As I watched this I got jealous and overcame my fear and decided to get into the line.
As I ran through the entrance of the ride my dad caught up with me and went too. As I got strapped in I was so anxious I couldn't wait. When it started it was so slow. But in a few more seconds I was screaming with joy. As it slowed down to come to a stop I calmed down a little. When it stopped I asked my dad," Can we go on again please?"
"No," he said.
"When then."
"After the rest of the group goes home."
"OK," I said glumly.
Finally they left the park at 4:00 pm. Finally I thought. As we walked back to the Side Winder we found out there was no waiting, so my dad and I went on it 10 times in a row. After that my mom called and she said,"It was time to go."
"OK," my dad said as we walked glumly back to the van. As I got in the van I thought ,"What will they have next year?"

Basketball is the Best Sport

Can you imagine being on the court, with the ball, and the crowd is cheering you on to shoot it? Do you know what sport it is? It is basketball. I am here to tell you the reasons why basketball is the best sport. I will also tell you why people think basketball isn't the best sport. Which side will you choose?

One reason I personally think basketball is the best sport is it is a great way to exercise. This is true because you run back and forth a lot and burn a lot of calories. Another reason is anyone can play. It can be fun no matter how old you are or what gender you are. My final reason is it is suspenseful to watch. For example a basketball team could be down by 20 points in the first half and by the end of the game they can win.

Here are some reasons why people don't think basketball is the best sport. One reason is it takes a lot of time and energy. For example, Drake women's basketball team practices 4 times a week for 3 hours. Another reason is there are many ways to get injured. For example a game can get rough because everyone wants to get possession of the ball that you may have to get stitches or bandaged. My final reason is it is a team sport. This is true because if you have a team with only one good player instead of a team that plays together you may not be able to win.

My conclusion is basketball is the best sport because no matter what happens you will always have fun. Now why don't you go buy a ticket to a basketball game? Or go to a basketball clinic and see how fun basketball is!

Noah S.

A Tragic Day Around the World

Michael Jackson was a famous singer known all around the world. In 2008 fans were grieving for their idol. It was the death of Michael Jackson. This is an interview about him.

What were you doing when you found out about Michael Jackson's death?

"I was at work when I heard on the radio he was being taken to the hospital. Then later that evening on the news I found out he died."

How do you think Michael Jackson died?

" I think he died too soon. I think he could have lived longer if he wasn't addicted to drugs."

What do you think his childhood was like?

" I think his childhood was tough because everyone expected so much of him at a young age. I also think that he couldn't do things like sports or have friends besides his brothers."

Do you like Michael Jackson's music?

" I think he had lots of great hits. He also had many good music videos. He was also quite the entertainer for people."

What do you like or dislike about his music and what he created?

"I liked the unique beats he had in his music. In his music videos he was quite the showman and dancer. I also liked the dance moves he created and how they were unique to him."

What is your favorite song by Michael Jackson?

" My favorite song by him is Thriller. I like it because the video was very popular in its day. I also like the unique sense of rhythm, beat, and the unique meaning of the words."

What do you think his worst song was?

" I think his worst was Ben. I didn't like it because it had a different style that I disliked."

What was your favorite album by him?

" My favorite album by him is Thriller. I liked it because it had some good hits on it. I also liked it because it has my favorite song."

What is your favorite dance move by him?

" My favorite dance move by him is the moonwalk. I liked this move because it was unique to him and no one else could do it. Also everyone wanted to be him."


Michael Jackson's death was tragic and a historical event. His music changed the lives of many people. My point of view hasn't changed on him. I thank my mom for taking the time to talk to me. I know I won't forget how he changed peoples lives with music.





Noah S.

October 30th

In October there is a day when everyone talks like an ALIEN! That day is October 30th. On that day you hear jiberish or alien language. Alien language was made up by Noah S.On that day some people would take it to the next level and dress up as aliens! These people would look like the outside of a lime with a weird looking mask. As the day goes on you hear words like yeck, yol, leu, and etc. If you walk down a street you will hear people yelling " Yeck yol leu." which means " come buy cornbread." You will hear this because on each side of the street there are vendors selling and making cornbread. Everyone is selling cornbread because legend says hat cornbread is aliens favorite food. This holiday started when Tommy and Brett were talking about the Moon and thought of alie ns. Then they decided it would be funny to talk like aliens for the rest of the day. By the end of the day the whole U.S.A was speaking alien language. This went on for three more years only the U.S.A knew about International Talk Like An Alien Day. On the fourth year the President went to every Continent to tell everyone about ITLAAD. By the fifth year everyone in the world was speaking alien language!



Noah S

Mrs. Scholl's Classroom

When you walk into Mrs. Scholl's classroom you see neat and nice rows of smooth and shiny desks in neat rows. You also feel warm air brush your skin with warmth. If you turn to the left you see a overhead and a whiteboard that smells like multiple smells of exp markers. If you turn back around to the right you see cupboards with nice, and neat stacks of paper. In and on the cupboards are critical thinking games, math books, and stacks of homework. If you feel the carpet it is rough and rugged. As you walk through the desks they feel silky smooth, oily, and you can see your reflection. They smell like expo markers. As you get to the back you see Mrs. Scholl's desk. It has many neat stacks of paper and pencils, pens, and pictures. Behind it is filing cabinets and books.
When class has started you hear talking and whispering, writing, and rustling of papers, books, and writing utensils. Half way through class you hear questions being asked and answered. Most of the time you hear Mrs. Scholl speaking with a firm but nice and helpful voice. When you walk out of Mrs. Scholl's classroom you take one last glance. Then enter the hall to start new adventure!

Noah S.