TECH STUFF

(cover by Raquel Jaramillo)

The Valley of Secrets mp3
The Valley of Secrets-book intro by Wes

Hello, and welcome to a book overview on the Valley of Secrets by Charmain Hussey. Basically it’s about a boy named Stephen who thought, until recently, had no family. He gains inheritance from his Great Uncle, and gets his house and starts to learn about his childhood. Then he meets an Indian man who was great friends with his great uncle and starts to learn about his past. This book is great for people who like suspense and mysteries.

Why? 

Why poem mp3

Why do people make things complicated?

They can be so simple.

Why for some is life a “walk in the park?”

And for others like doing brain surgery?

Why isn’t life fair?

Or easy.

Why can’t people just listen to their heart?

Instead of “going with the flow”

Or being “cool”

Why is life a juggling game?

Is that what keeps life interesting?

Why can’t people accept others?

Or themselves.

Why can’t we be ok with the way life is?

Or will be?

Why are people so cruel to others?

Why can’t people relax and have fun?

WHY? 

Could I, Can I?
Could I, Would I mp3

I can make a difference by going green.
Our Earth needs me right now.
I can recycle,
Make a few posters,
Remind a few people.
Take the extra time it takes to drag it to the green bin.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can make a difference by saying “no”.
The only thing those drugs do is mess me up.
I can stick up for myself,
Hang with the right friends,
And not be afraid to walk away.
Do the right thing and refuse the drugs.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can make a difference by giving.
People out there need a cheerful present once in a while.
I can go to the homeless shelter,
Give a nice gift to someone who needs a smile,
Toss an apple to one on the curb.
Help out the people who need it more.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can make a difference by learning.
We are the generation of scholars.
I can pay extra attention in class,
Put in the extra hour,
Try harder than everyone else.
Learn something new and lay the foundation of my future.
Could I,
Can I,
I can,
But will I?

I can go green.
I can say “no”.
I can give,
I can learn.
I can help,
I can teach.
I can stop violence.
I can change the future.

I could.
I can.
But will I have the will?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid-audio intro by Hannah
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 

Today I’m going to tell you about a book called Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. This is one of the funniest books that I have ever read! Greg Heffley, the main character, deals with all of the problems of a kid our age, but they are a whole lot more exaggerated! He has to deal with Christmas present problems, friend problems and so much more. If you look funny books, then you need to read this!

Factoring Trinomials mp3

Factoring Trinomials-intro by Wes

Example:
X² + 24x + 144          X•X=X²     12•12=144       12x•2=24x          (X+12)²

1. You have to look if the first and last numbers have a perfect square.
2. After that, you multiply that variable and the whole number and multiply it by two to see if it is a perfect square.
3. Then you just put them into a binomial and square it.
4. If it’s not, just factor it by using the guess and check method.

These two websites can help you with Algebraic solutions!

Algebra Help

Algebra Homework Help — People’s Math!

Charlotte Bronte
(image from the Library of Congress)
(link to Villette-book online from literature.org)

Villette-book intro by Becca
villette-by-charlotte-bronte-intro-by-becca.mp3

Today I’m gong to tell you about Villette by Charlotte Bronte. I liked this book because it is a classic romance novel. The book has so much detail that it helps me get a better understanding of what is going on in the story. Although it takes me a little longer to read because of the old English style of writing, the book is worth it. Most of Charlotte Bronte’s novels are based off her life experience, like Villette is based off her trip to Villette, France.