I am doing a reflection on my best post. I will point out highlights and sentences of it. Which Is “Blogging Mania“. I will do my reflection a bit like ESPN in terms of the fact that I will explain why I like so and so. Well lets start. Oh yeah I forgot all act as different people giving there opinions.. One person will be named Itamar, another will be named Elior, and the third person will be this random guy I made up named Zach. Ok now we can start for real.

Elior: “I think that his post is amazing it may have a few spelling mistakes but, other then that it’s superb”.

Zach: “I agree Elior, the post really stands out it has wonderful links and the image was made because Itamar, me, you, and the class were in that exact Quad-blogging thing”.

Itamar: “Eh its okay, but have you heard of that best post Itamar is going to create called That Best Post”.

Elior: “Anyways I like how Itamar adds in what is commenting looks like before and during Quad-Blogging. I especially liked this comment”.

Dear Trent,
Wow. That was a really good post. At my school I have P.E. three times a week. The days that I have P.E. are Tuesday-Thursday. I think you and I have a lot in common. I think I’m pretty good at ping pong and in P.E. class we were studying basketball. I love basketball, it’s my favorite sport. I’ve been playing in a league for four years, have you played in a league? I unfortunately am not acquainted with pickle ball, so I have decided to send you this link to a pickle ball website. Here it is, pickle ball. I wish I knew you better.

Itamarl, MJGDS, Team USA

Zach: “This comment explains and makes a connection to pickle ball. In this kind of comment it is easy for the reader to make or start a conversation”.

Itamar: “What the heck is pickle ball, that post is horrible”.

Elior: “Be quite or I’ll call your mom”.

Elior: “Blogging Mania also shows what’s going on in his life. Which I like. The things like the part with PopPopStan shows what could be inspiring his writing”.

Zach: “I agree. This is a bit like what you said but, I like the parts that show what he’s going through emotionally”.

Elior: “In that  post he is not afraid to say his opinion about things and people”.

Zach: “That post is obviously his best”

Elior: “Agreed”

Itamar: “It stinks”.

Zach: “That is it give him the Swirly and The Purple Nurple”.

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This week Mrs. Teitelbaum asked me what I would do with a million dollars.

Well I had to think about that one. There are so many things I  would want to do with a million dollars. Then she told me two things. One, that my parents leave me to fend for myself and two we could’t fool around with the money. [The second rule destroyed my plan of buying a life supply of candy and then buying a lego store. I would then blowing the rest on electronics]. I had know idea about what to spend my million dollars on. So the day continued after school I went to my music lesson. Finally, after that  it hit me. I had always wanted a bow and arrow, so why not get one.

Then I found out that expensive bows cost two hundred dollars, not one million. So that was out of the question. So I decided to make a sort of hunting resort for a few reasons.

The first one is because hunting is popular  and the second reason is because hunters would pay to go on my land and hunt. So I came up with a list of what I would want to do with my money here it is. 

Spend $500,000 on acres and acres of land and buy natural resources such as caves. Buy it near civilization.

$250,000 on a big house equipped with the newest technology. [Building houses are cheaper in the woods].

$100,000 on a small store for hunting gear such as traps, binoculars, guns, and canteens.

$100,000 in the bank.

$25,000 on a awesome car.

$25,000 on a training course.

Thats my list of things I would do with a million dollars.

Once my resort is up and running I will be rich. Once I have saved up  tons and tons of  money I will sell it to a person who intends to use the land for a fun raiser for saving the wildlife in the world. [What you take you should repay]. I would then buy the miami heat and live in the new times also known as now. Thats what I would do with a million dollars.

Yesterday, Mrs.Teitelbaum, our teacher told us to grab a pencil and wait for her at the stairs. Luckily I had a pencil, so all I had to do was wait by the stairs. There I found that we were, for some reason going to Mrs. Burkhart’s lab. She is the science teacher, so we suspected that whatever we were doing, obviously, had to do with science. Mrs. Burkhart said that if we got done on time we could play with the plasma balls on the back table. Then she showed us what they do. Finally, we went down stairs to the science lab and we went in. On the tables that we were supposed to sit at were small objects. The biggest object on the table was a big battery connected by two unbroken circuits,  which had a small light at the end of the circuits. There were two metal clips after the light that could be used to clip on things. Mrs. Burkhart told us that we would be studying conductors and insulators for electricity. She asked  us what electricity is and I answered “Eletricity is electrons“. I think that was the wrong answer, but… Anyways she showed us these pieces of paper that had different objects such as a diode, a straw, and a screw. We started doing what we were supposed to, and at first it was easy. We could tell what was a conductor and what wasn’t, but we did what we were supposed to anyways.

Mrs. Burkhart reminded us to turn the objects  around and do it again. By the time we were half done we started to get lazy and the diode stumped us. We only did it one way and we didn’t know that a diode only worked if you did it a certain way. Later our teacher came back and corrected us. Then was the last part, touching the plasma balls. We all huddled around three balls and started touching them. You could see what looked [and might have been electricity] flowing into your hand. If you held your palm against it for along time you could shock somebody. I learned a lot and I hope you did too!

The work sheet

Have any of you guys watched Star wars. Do you know what hyper space is because I don’t please tell me I am in desperate need. Anyways I don’t know what it is, but I’m guessing very different then from hyper links. Hyper links are links that make life easier. Instead of having to type something in you can just click on the underlined thing and it will take you to something that explains that. Anyways here are some reasons I like it better then just reading off a page. On our blogs we embedded a Clustr map in our blogs to show the location of the visitors. The map helps us visualize where our readers are from. If I put a link about Clustr maps and you go to it you will be able to learn how to make one. You learn much more.

P.S.

We are surfing the globe in our Quad-blogging.

For the past month me and my class have been Quad-Blogging. Quad-blogging is when Quad [Four] classes get together from all over the world and each week one of the classes blog. The other people would be commenting on that classes blog(s). So thats what happened, are contestants were Thailand, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and obviously us. The first week it was Thailand’s turn. Our teacher made it so that every kid in that class room got at least one comment. Rewind, just a week before some teachers in our school gave us a comment rubric to prepare us for the Quad-Blogging. I will show you some examples of before and after. This was a comment that I left for my friend Jake.

Before = Wow. Jake just because of that I know a lot more about G.W.C. You know in second grade my class read a book about G.W.C., but I think your little summery was way more sufficient. This was a comment I made to somebody on the Thailand blog.

During =

1. Dear Trent,
   Wow. That was a really good post. At my school I have P.E. three times a week. The days that I have P.E. are Tuesday-Thursday. I think you and I have a lot in common. I think I’m pretty good at ping pong and in P.E. class we were studying basketball. I love basketball, it’s my favorite sport. I’ve been playing in a league for four years, have you played in a league? I unfortunately am not acquainted with pickle ball, so I have decided to send you this link to a pickle ball website. Here it is, pickle ball. I wish I knew you better.

   Itamarl, MJGDS, Team USA

   There is a big difference isn’t there. So anyways that’s what we were doing for the first week. In the middle of that week I thought that maybe only my class and Thailand were doing this. Then one day I saw a person on one of the blogs from Lucern  which is in Switzerland. I read the comment and knew it had to be because of Quad-Blogging.

   The next week I was starting to get a bit lazy. Oh yes my comments were still very quality its just that I wasn’t doing any links. The other problem was that all the other classes in the Quad-Blogging thing took English as there second language, so a lot of what they wrote was limited because they don’t have as many words to express themselves. Also many of the words were mispelled so it was hard to understand. The Czech kids were third graders so they only had a few posts. It took me days to leave them a quality comment. I will show you. Here it is.

   Dear Sahil,
   It wasn’t one of my favorite books, but I might try again when I’m older.. Anyways, last year in our reading books, my class stumbled on a little story about Winn-Dixie. It was about how Opal made friends with this librarian and the librarian [who had had a bad experience with bears] thought that Winn-Dixie was one. Also, I think that since you stated ten things about yourself I can picture you. Here’s a link for more information about the book you read.About Winn-Dixie.

   Itamar, MJGDS, Team USA

   Well that was a comment on a reflection on the book, Because Of Winn-Dixie.

   The third week was an ordinary week except for one thing Friday was a special day because Rebecca’s grandpa came in. He, in my opinion is an expert commenter so we all were happy, he told us about his life and how he was good at commenting. He was very modest and used a high vocabulary of words. My second favorite part was when he told about when he had been a social worker and that in school the teachers promoted high vocabulary. My  favorite part was when he said that he had seen my blog. I’ll show you a comment he left me.

   Thank you Itamar for helping me to learn so much about Michael Jordan. In fact I am going to read more about him your book report inspired me to want to. I have always admired Michael Jordan and knew that he lead an amazing life. Itamar your book report indeed let me see what an amazing life Michael Jordan had. I found it interesting to learn that Michael Jordan worked hard to achieve good grades and to do well in school. Michael was indeed very intelligent because he realized education is important and his remaining modest even with his tremendous success is a great tribute. Itamar I too particularly love reading a book that is so well done that I do not want to put it down until I am finished. I am glad you enjoy reading Itamar, reading is very important. You can be proud of your book report and that you are a reader.

   It’s amazing isn’t it?

   The last week I did lots of blogging and it was really fun. The person who gave me the most comments was a girl named Taha.

   I learned a lot about commenting I advise you go to Langwitches to learn more.

This week we have been assigned to be a super hero and tell what we would do. Well I would be a super hero who lived in Gotham city. My super powers would be laser vision, invisibility, and telekinesis. First I would rescue people and work as an under cove cop. I would walk around the back alleys and learn about  the bad guy under world. Then one day I would capture the Joker and reveal to the world that I have super powers. My only rival would be Batman so I would capture him and use my telekinesis powers to make a small but sturdy cage fly to me, so I could cage him. from then I would become the ruler of justice in Gotham. Then one day I was called off to New York by a super hero called Spider Man. There was a plot being made by an organization named the Hydra. The plot would be big, but I would solve it and become famous.

A week ago my teacher asked me what person I would pick to be a personal assistant for a week. I picked William Shakespeare because I am a good writer, but he was a genius. I think that this post will inspire me to read some of his most famous work of arts like Hamlet and Romio and Juliet. The first day I would assign him to teach very hard words. The next day he would help me make some ideas. Finally, for the next few days he would help me write a story.

The end of the nine weeks is coming to in end. That means another book report is due. This time I did a biography about Michael Jordan. I’ve always admired basketball players, but Michael Jordan is the greatest. I’m honored to even think of what I would do if I could meet him. I’m not going to tell you about this report so keep reading.

Summary

My book is called “On the court with Michael Jordan” by Matt Christopher. My books is a biography of Michael Jordan. Michael was born 1961 Brooklyn, New York.

Every thing is for a reason the Jews crossed the red sea , not just for a reason, but also because it was a miracle. We have miracles in are every day life that we don’t think of as miracles. There are some miracles that stand out, Michael Jordan was one of these miracles. Sports fan must realize Michael Jordan wasn’t born with the ability to jump over a seven foot tall man and slam dunk. In fact at in early age, Michael Jordan couldn’t even dribble a ball. The reason he was so good was because he practiced his skills to the fullest of his ability. Most people think that Michael Jordan was born in North Caroline, but he wasn’t. He was born in Brooklyn, New York at age two he moved. The Jordan family taught there kids much including competition and hard work. They also learned that nobody was going to go easy on them just because they wanted them to. One day MIchael and one of his older brothers’ Larry fell in love with basketball. If you want to know more read the book. I will say Michael made his first performance in the championship against the Hoyas while he was playing for the Tar Heels.

What is the most interesting fact about this person.

The most interesting fact about this person is that he has accomplished what few have done. He has won an NBA title more than twice and has scored the most shots besides William Chamberlain. Michael Jordan has also won tons of slam dunk contest. Not only that, but he is also very modest and will sneak out of hotels to play pick up games.

How would you describe this person.

I would describe this person as modest kind hearted helping and most of all a role model. He had good grades he had good grades and kept up his education even before basketball.

If you could meet this person what would you ask him.

If I met Michael Jordan I’d probably say” Can me some tips while we play one on one in the back.

Do you recommend this book why or why not.

I would absolutely recommend this book it’s like your being taken into world were magical things happen. A.K.A. Michael Jordan. You don’t want to put it down till your done

Do you know what Purim is well do you know I do, because I dooooooo. Sorry getting off track, anyways Purim is this fun holiday most people who are Jewish no bits of why we have the holiday Purim. I am religious and even my mom says “Every time you go over the Megalih [Scroll that you read from] you learn new things.”  The reason why we have Purim is because of a story let me tell you it. Once there was a king whose capital was Shushan, Persia. He ruled 127 countries and he loved banquets. Once he was hosting a big banquet and he told his wife Vashti to dance with him, but she refused. Vashti was very ignorant, so the king banished her. Then he made a contest to see who was the most beautiful lady, a Jewish girl named Esther won. She only entered the contest after her uncle Mordchai encouraged her in some ways she didn’t want to win, but… So now Esther and the king are married. One day the evil prime minster Haman rides out on his horse and he tells the people to bow to him everybody does except for Mordchai, he tells Haman that he only bows to god. Haman gets angry and starts to plot his revenge. Days later the king can’t get to sleep, so he asks a royal person to read him from the file of people he owes. The first one is about Mordchai and how he saved the kings life. The next day he goes to Haman and asks him what he should give to somebody he owes. Haman thinking it would be himself tells the king that the person should get to wear a crown and ride on the kings horses. The next day Haman sets out, but not on the horse no he’s holding the bridal. He’s humiliated that Mordechai is riding the horse, so he sets his evil plan into action. He starts by sending messengers out all over the kingdom saying how the Jews are to be executed. Mordechai heres the news and tells Esther to tell the king. Esther was very scared she fasted for three days before she went to the king Finally, she invited him to some banquets then told him Haman was hanged the next day.

This weekend was the Purim carnival it was very fun. There were bouncy houses set up and there were also stands and booths. There was even a cotton candy machine can you imagine all that in just one big room. First, when I got there with my brothers and one of my brothers friends, me and my brother Elior went and found some of are friends like Zach, Jonah, Yoni and Ethan. Ethan left last year so it was a treat seeing him. I had brought my toy gun and Ethan came up to me and he pointed a fake knife at me so then I pointed my gun at him and he put down the knife. After that I went to some of the booths and one some knives so me and Ethan decided to go in the bouncy house and see who was dominant which was obviously me. We started pushing and shoving each other, but then people told us to get out so we did. After that me and Ethan found out how to play this knife game and we were pros we captured are friends and had a great time. Then I took a break and bought Zach a Diet Coke and some ice cream. Finally, Ethan had to leave so, I teamed up with Zach at the end we were ready for a basketball game.

I’ve learned a lot about Purim. Thank you.

I am not sure what my favorite book is, it used to be Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan, but now that I’ve read the series about a billion times. My favorite book is Harry Potter, right now which is by J.K. Rowling. But a month or to ago Rick Riordan published the second book of another series called the Heroes of Olympus. The actual book is called the Son of Neptune and I fell in love with that book on sight. All probably have new favorite book by next year.