Cashigated

Headline

Man got into huge cashigate because of using unreasonable hitting

Glossary Pae for Avid

Analogy: Avid is to eager as determined is to strong-willed

Discussion Director

Hey Mr. G sorry it's late but I worked hard and here it is...

1. Why do you think Henderson cared so much for Marc?

I think the reason Henderson cared so much for Marc is because he wanted a kid of his own. Marc is independent and a good kid. Henderson noticed this and helped Marc out when he had nowhere to go. At first I thought Henderson didn’t like marc and just wanted him to buzz off. Now I have realized that Henderson and marc have created a strong bond. If I were Marc I would feel very lost and confused. I ran away from my orphanage and I have nowhere to go. How would you feel if you were in that position? Then Henderson comes out of nowhere and lets marc come with him. This is very lucky for Marc. Henderson also said to marc that one day he would want a kid of his own but since he’s a spy it’s very hard for him. Marc and Henderson have been through a lot together and I hope that when they get through it, they will start a new life together.

2. Do you think Rosie will ever see Paul again?

I personally think that Rosie will see Paul again. It may be hard but Rosie is a smart girl and can find her way around places. On the contrary Rosie has been through a lot. I mean how would you feel if your dad just died, a good friend just died and you’re left on your own with nowhere to go? I know I wouldn’t know what to do. One time when I was really young I was skiing in whistler with my dad and then suddenly for a few minutes I couldn’t find him. I was very worried and I got this nervous feeling in my stomach. I know that Rosie’s situation is much worse but it’s the same idea and I can relate to Rosie.

3. How did you react when Hugo died?

I felt very surprised. It was heartbreaking to read that a silly mistake resulted in Hugo’s death. Since Rosie, Paul and Father Doran new that Herr Potente was coming to kidnap Rosie and Paul they were prepared to kill him in order to save themselves. Herr Potente was disguising himself as Henderson and Rosie and Paul knew this. Father Doran has his gun ready and they did manage to kill him. I was glad when they killed Potente because he was such a bad man and tortured Marc earlier on in the book. Although the consequence that came with killing Potente was the death of Hugo. When Hugo died no one could speak, everyone was too shocked. Who wouldn’t be? I feel really bad for Paul because he was just starting to get over the death of his father. Rosie being the older more mature one got over the death quicker. Paul on the other hand was shocked and it took him much longer to get over it.

4. What do you think would have been different if Paul, Rosie, Marc and Henderson all stayed together?

Firstly, I think Rosie and Paul would have felt much safer with Henderson and Marc by their side. Henderson is a very smart man who always has a plan up his sleeve and Marc is a good help. Henderson has proved that he can protect Marc very well and cares very much for kids. When Marc and Henderson left Paul and Rosie on the boat to England, that’s when everything changed. The boat was bombed by Germans and crashed. If Henderson and Marc were there I think that they would have had a better chance of staying together. Henderson has been in many challenging situations and he knows what he’s doing. If I were Paul or Rosie, I would have felt much more safe with and adult with me. Kids don’t have that much knowledge of what to do in those kinds of situations and Henderson, being an adult, does. I hope Marc and Henderson meet up with Paul and Rosie sooner or later to help them out.

By ARI HAVUSHA

outline

hey mr. g is this apropper outline please reply by tonight

affixed

dictionary: 

- to secure something or attach it

deadpanned glossary page

Analogy
deadpanned is to poker-faced as careened is to fleet

Lit Circle for Jacob, Yoad, and Harry

Tomorrow is the final lit circle and bring your book
(Harry just reminding you to post one of the messages that i post. You might be sick but you still have to do it)

You must read to page 200.
D.D.: Yoad
L.L.: Jacob Ker
V.E.: Yoad
Checker: Jonah, Harry
Remember to get your parent to sign your schedule for meeting 4.

From Jonah

Homework

Final lit circle of the term tomorrow!

Homework

Final lit circle of the term tomorrow!

Lit Circle for Jacob, Yoad, and Harry

It is the purim carnival and I might not get a chance to talk to you. You must read to page 200.
D.D.: Yoad
L.L.: Jacob Ker
V.E.: Yoad
Checker: Jonah, Harry
Remember to get your parent to sign your schedule for meeting 4.

From Jonah

Discussion Director Questions

Mr. Gelmon I was not here to hand in my questions and answers today, so here they are:

Discussion Director Questions By Jonah 7B
1. Why does Pi think animals should live in a zoo?

Pi thinks animals should live in a zoo because he grew up in a zoo and sees how much good care the zoo animals get. He thinks it is better because there are no predators,
get three square meals a day while in the wild you might only get one meal a week and they get lots of health care.

2. How come Pi parents are so against him being three different religions?

They want him to be Hindu and only Hindu. He is born a Hindu and will stay Hindu. They do no think he should be Hindu, Christian and Islam.

3. Why were the Japanese men throwing Pi off the ship?

They wanted to use Pi as bate. If they fed him to Richard, then Richard would not eat them.

4. How do you think Pi feels about the zoo closing down forever?

He grew up in the zoo for his whole life and to lose the zoo it is like losing family. He is devastated. Pi has an amazing connection with the animals and that connection is broken.

5. Do you think Pi grew up in poverty?

I think Pi grew up in a middle class area but as he got older he got poorer so he ended up in poverty in the future.

Homework

- Next Book Club Mtg. (Wed)

- In class outline will be written on Thursday.  You must come prepared with topic and research      in order to create a complete outline.

- Short Story Contest entry (March 15) 

deadpanned

deadpanned s to expressionless as happy is to glad

Glossary post

cross is to happy as yes is to no

“Hey Jim!” Billy called.

“What’s going on Billy?” Jim responded.

“Not much. I got a really cool gift from my grandma though!” Said Billy.

“Cool! What did you get?” Jim asked.

“I got a big holy rock!” 

“What kind of rock.”

“Pumice!” Billy responded.

Bustle analogy

Bustle is to scurry as stagger is to lurch.

Danny 7A

Jubilantly Glossary

Dialogue:
“Come on Jim we are going to be late!” exclaimed Joe.
“Hold on one second,” replied Jim.
“I want to see if I made it or not!” Joe said jubilantly.
“Ok lets go now,” answered Jim with a huff.

Yokefellow Analogy

Yokefellow is to mate as world is to Earth.

Lit Circle

I might not be here at school tomorrow so here is my literary luminary and I will email it to you just in case:

Literary Luminary By Jonah
1. Page 98
Paragraph 2

I picked this passage because I can understand and connect in what Pi is saying on why animals are like humans. They have a lot of paper work and stuff when they have to move from zoo to zoo. It is just like a person moving to a new house or place. I have lived in 3 different homes so far in my lifetime. It takes so long to move because of all our stuff like furniture electronics and other things. You need to have the house inspected and fix up thing sometimes. Moving is not easy but sometimes you just have to do it.


2. Page 107
Paragraph 1

I picked this passage because it sounds like the very sad event of Titanic. When the boat is sinking in the book describes like how Titanic sunk. The boat size in Life Of Pi is just about smaller but it is still big because of all the animals it carries. The book says “Everything was screaming: the sea, the wind, my heart.” That must be the way the people on Titanic and Pi were thinking. I could never be as brave as Pi because knowing I might die and he was so relaxed

3. Page 100
Paragraph 1

I picked this passage because it is funny and I can connect because Pi is from India moving to Canada and he says “were Winnipeggers at heart”. I am like Pi because I lived in Richmond my whole life but most of activities are in Vancouver like school, sports and drums. I feel like a Vancouver at heart.

4. Page 110
Paragraph 3

I can connect to this paragraph because I have memories from six years ago where I went on a cruise and went to lots of places that I will remember. Pi was so thankful to be seeing all the places. Pi sees everything in observation like me.

Book Club Entry

Hi Mr Gelmon and my literature circle members,

I am sick with a horrible cold and a bad fever. I am planning on coming to school tomorrow. I cant say that for sure though since it all depends on how I am feeling tomorrow. He are my literary luminarys in-case i am not there.
Thanks!
Aviva

Literary Luminary for “Awake and Dreaming”
By Aviva Glassman 7A

Passage #1: “But instead of being angry Sharon broke into sobs.”
Page: 161
Paragraph: 6
Why I chose this passage: This passage was one of the most saddening lines for me in the whole book so far. Theo expects every parent to hit, shout and slap when she had done something wrong. This upset very much since Theo should not have been living like this with Rae. I feel the way that Rae was treating Theo was despicable. While Theo was living with the Kaldors a similar event happened when the parents did not hit and slap her after Anna and Theo went biking for too long. Now that Theo has been exposed to much more safe and enjoyable life styles, I feel that Theo will never want to go back to live with Rae.

Passage #2: “How could you lie to me? I thought we were friends!”
Page: 161
Paragraph: 6
Why I chose this passage: This passage really set a mood in my mind. From the shyness of Theo and her un-enthusiastic attitude towards Sharon, I was surprised to know that Sharon really liked her and considered her as a friend. I feel that Theo should have taken this to heart a little more and showed Sharon that she truly did appreciate her love. If I put my self in Theo’s shoes, I would reciprocate much more and show her love for Sharon, just like Sharon is showing it for her.

Passage #3: “Had she lived with them? Of course she had! How else could she know them so well? But magic time seemed more and more distant as the afternoon went on.”
Page: 170
Paragraph: 2
Why I chose this passage: In my opinion, this passage was the Turning point of Theo’s excitement to seeing the Kaldors again. I am sure it was enough for Theo for the kaldors not only to recognize her, but they were not the family she lived with. They did not get along and bickered with each other constantly. Theo’s little heart must have been crushed at seeing that they were not as flawless as she thought they were.

Passage #4: Lisbeth leant against Theo as Anna opened the rest o her presents. “Sometimes I feel as if we’ve known you for a long time,” she whispered. You have thought Theo sadly. She could never tell them that now.
Page: 181
Paragraphs: 5-6
Why I chose this passage: I decided to choose this passage because I felt that Theo handled the situation very maturely. If I was in that situation, I would have blurted everything out and told them all about her life in there home that they seemed to not know about. I admire Theo for her always being cautious towards what she is saying. She filters her words and makes sure everything she says is appropriate, especially in this situation.

temptation

thesaurus: 

-urge

-itch

-inclination

Hulking Glossary Page

Acrostic

Huge
Unwieldy
Large
King size
Incredibly big
Naturally giant
Gigantic

Galia Horwitz 7B

Glossary Page for Paraphernalia

Newspaper Headline
New high end store open in Beverly Hills: Paraphernalia for your pet

Dictionary Entry for Spewing

Spewing: eject forcefully, or in large amounts; to vomit or otherwise cast out through the mouth

Comtempt Glossary Post

Analogy:

contempt is to hatred as love is to adore.

Comtempt Glossary Post

Analogy:

contempt is to hatred as love is to adore.

literature circles

Hi Mr. Gelmon,

I just got out of the hospital and I had stuff doe to both of my arms and had surgery. I am not able to read. What should I do about literature circles ( me reading the book).

FSAs

Hi Mr Gelmon,

Are we doing the FSAs tomorrow?

Aviva

Yoicks

Dictionary: Yoicks: used by foxhunters to urge on the hounds.

Acrostic

You

Or

Indian

Canidae

Kansas

Shadows

Exasperated

Synonyms: affronted, antagonized, bitter

Antonyms: calm, collected, joyful

-Sari

thesaurus: flinched

-winced 

-shudder 

-jerk

-mikaela

Glossary Entry for Thrumming

Word Tree:
Thrummed
Thrumming
Thrum

Glossary Entry for Thrumming

Word Tree:
Thrummed
Thrumming
Thrum

Analogy

Penal colony is to prison as kookie is to biscuit.

Danny

Paraphernalia

Synonyms

Gear

Material

Rig

Tackle

Thing

Belonging

Accessories

Melody

Glossary Post

Analogy for petulant:

petulant is to bad-tempered as happy is to glad.

bizarre

analogy: bizarre is to normal as happy is to sad

Boche Glossary Analogy

Boche is to German soldier in World War 1 as big is to large.

ARI!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glossary Page for Bleak

Analogy
Bleak is to inviting as barren is to fertile.

Dictionary: Hemorrhage

Dictionary: To Bleed

Citroen

Excerpt:

" Paul snapped his head towards the window. He'd been engrossed in drawing and hadn't seen the dark blue Citroen roll into the school courtyard."

Glossary for Paraphernalia

Riddle
Q: John took a lot of p_r_p________ on his trip. What goes in the blank?
A: paraphernalia

Homework

- Book club glossaries (Mon)
- Parent signature on book club schedule (Fri)
- Short story contest entry ( March 12)

Finnimbrun

Dictionary Entry:

Knick-Knack 

Toy

Mutable

Synonyms: changeable, variable, varying

Antonyms: invariable

-Sari

Dictionary: Anatomy

The science dealing with the structure of animals and plants

Homework 7A

-Hook and thesis statement for your persuasive essay (Fri)

refurbish

Thesaurus
synonyms: fix up, modernize,remodel
antonyms: destroy, ruin

Strathcona Raffle Tickets

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to remind you that our raffle tickets are due on Friday! If you still have tickets to sell you can try selling them at the from of the school or you could ask if your parents want to sell them at work!

Remember these tickets help all of us go to Strathcona!

Bayle

Homework 7B only

Create an outline for your practice persuasive essay on the Haunted House debate or the effects of video game violence on young people. You may use the information I gave you and you can also use other sources. Remember to follow the outline I gave you. You can also use this essay map to guide you: http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/persuasion_map/

(Due tomorrow)

Homework

-Parent Letter (Humanities Update) signed (Tues)
-Bring your Lit Circle Books to class tomorrow. Our first official day will be Wednesday.

Homework

-No glossary entries due this week as you are working on you "Vocabulary Enrichers"
-Vocab Enrichers and Literary Luminary work will be due Thursday and you will have 30 minutes to work on them in class tomorrow. If you need help, please post your questions or check in with me in class.

Discussion Director Questions

Discussion Director Questions



1. Why do you think Bellaʼs behaviour has been going on for so long?

I feel that ever since Bella had met Edward, her life was nothing without him. She only usually spent a few minutes a day without him. It is very self explanatory to miss someone so much, especially someone who devotes all their time to you. Although, months have past Bella is still preoccupied with the fact that Edward is gone, since usually he was her entire life before he left.



2. If you were in Bellaʼs situation, would you act the same or differently? Explain?

Personally, I would have been cooperating about it five moths later. Of course I would still miss him, but an event that happened five months ago, should be passed by and still thought about only occasionally. Promoting so much sorrow to everyone around you is not always a good Idea and can cause more problems.



3. Why hasnʼt Charlie done anything about Bellaʼs attitude?

From the experiences I have had in reading the Twilight series, Charlie has always been the laid back kind of guy. He has a growing teenage daughter and is not quite sure how to control her big emotions. He knew Bellaʼs love for Edward was great, but never thought it would cause this much grief. I feel that deep inside, Charlie wants to put a stop to her attitude, but is not sure how. By reading in between the lines of the book, I have seen that Charlie feels for his daughter and truly wants to help.



4. Why hasnʼt Bella and Edward kept in touch?

Edward had always looked out for Bellaʼs feelings. I am sure He is still thinking about her, just as much as she is thinking of him. My guess for them not keeping in touch would be that Edward does not want to upset Bella even more than she is. By looking at this book on a deeper level, I think that Edward is aware of how Bella is feeling and may want to come back.



5. Do you think Edward will come back for Bella?

In my opinion, the answer would be yes. Edward and Bellaʼs love was two great to just end so abruptly and be over. Besides, how would the rest of the Twilight series continue without both Bella and Edward? Just knowing that there are two more books in the Twilight series, after, gives it away completely.

Glossary post for quiescent

Thesaurus entry for quiescent

synonyms

inactive
quiet
motionless

antonyms

active
jumpy
hyper


Shakaed

peruse

dictionary entry for : peruse

to read

to examine in detail

to read through with thoroughness

peruse

dictionary entry for : peruse

to read

to examine in detail

to read through with thoroughness

Spectacular

Dictionary: Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

Dictionary Entry for Amity

amity: friendship

Indubitable Analogy

Indubitable is to unquestionable as humongous is to giant.

Slacken entrie

Analogy:
Slacken is to weaken as placard is to sign

Noah's Glossary Post

Dictionary Entry:
–noun
a large, pale-colored antelope, Addax nasomaculatus, of North Africa, with loosely spiraled horns.

________________________________________
Origin:
1685–95; < L, presumably < some language of ancient North Africa

Noah's Glossary Post

Dictionary Entry:
–noun
a large, pale-colored antelope, Addax nasomaculatus, of North Africa, with loosely spiraled horns.

________________________________________
Origin:
1685–95; < L, presumably < some language of ancient North Africa

Passive Glossary Page

Analogy

Passive is to quiet as prtrude is to stick out

Galia horwitz 7B

habanerras

habaneras

dictonary: a Cuban dance in slow duple time.

ameliorate

analogy: ameliorate is to worsen as good is to bad

Choler glossary entry

 Acrostic

Can't stand

Hollered

OMG

Leave me alone

Extremely

Restricted

Melody

Homework

-Glossary entries and posts (Fri)
-Literature Circle "Discussion Director" five questions and answers (Mon)

Formidable Glossary Page

Analogy
Formidable is to daunting as friendly is to welcoming.

Err

Dictionary Entry:

Pronunciation: \ˈer, ˈər\
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French errer, from Latin errare to wander, err; akin to Old English ierre wandering, perverse, Gothic airzeis deceived
Date: 14th century

Analogy:

Err is to wander
As
big is to large

Thesaurus Entry: slip up, astray, blunder, wrong, mistake.
Headline:
Politician errs from his platform

Sustain Glossary Page

Analogy

Sustain is to continue as happy is to glad.

Galia Horwitz 7B

Homework

Since there were quite a few people missing today, here is what you missed:

We are beginning our literature circles next week. In preparation you need the following:

-a new duotang for tomorrow that you will be using for the program
-start thinking of a novel you would like to read.

You will be in groups of 4-6, reading the same book. I have a good collection from which you can choose. If you'd like to use a book that I don't have, you are welcome to bring in your own (provided that at least three other people will agree to get the book by next week).

We will be practicing the literature circle skills and jobs this week, and then we'll officially begin the program.

SICK/HOMEWORK

Hey Everyone!

Since I was sick today I was just wondering what homework or important announcements did i miss?...

Thank so much!

Ari

Gorals

Dictonary

Gorals: A long-haired goat- antelope with backward curving horns, found in mountainouse regions of eastern Asia.

Flokatis

Dictonary

A Greek woven woolen rug with a thick loose pile.

Frenzied Glossary Page

Frenzied is to frantic as photo is to picture.

-Isabelle

Oblivious Headline

"People are oblivious to the homeless"

Glossary Posts

Lieu:

Newspaper Headline:

Food bank announces that it would appreciate money in lieu of food.  

Oblivious:

Analogy:

Oblivious is to aware as black is to white.

Philanthropist:

Thesaurus Entry:

Synonyms:  patron, humanitarian, generous donor, goodhearted person

Antonyms:  miser, cheapskate, inconsiderate 

Ultimatum:

Dictionary entry:

Word:  ultimatum

Pronunciation:  ul-ti-ma-tum

Part of speech:  noun

Definition: a final, uncompromising demand or set of terms issued by a party to a dispute, the rejection of which may lead to a severance of relations or to the use of force.

Word origin:  1725-35 

Repast

ACROSTIC

Relish

Egg

Pasta

After

Supper

Tonight

Melody

Coming Soon: Book Club!

Hi everyone,

Our literature circles/book club will be starting very soon. In preparation for this, we need as many books as possible so that we have books and genres to suit everybody. Please bring in your favorite novels this week so we can start this excellent program.

Dictionary: Honour

A soure of pride and honour: You are a credit to your school.

Foundling Headline

Headline:
A foundling was rescued and taken off the streets yesterday morning.

Marc L. 7B

Ultra Headline

" New and improved Ultra goodie goodness cookies"

Stalker

Stalker

The Stalker in the Night.

Puts Up A Great Fight.

He Will Kill For His Preys Sight.

He Thinks There is No One Watching.

But is He Right.

That Stalker in the Night.

For He Does Not Know.

That He is Not Alright.

For Tonight.

That Stalker in the Night.

Will Have A Great Fright.

When He Realizes He is Being Followed.

By a Stalker in the Night.

COOLIBAH DICTIONARY ENTRY

coolibah |ˈkoōləˌbä| (also coolabah)
noun
a northern Australian gum tree that typically grows near watercourses and yields strong, hard timber. • Eucalyptus microtheca, family Myrtaceae.
ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from Kamilaroi (and related languages) gulubaa.

Glossary entry for "marcasite"

Marcasite

Dictionary: a semi-precious stone used in jewellery.

Improvise

Dialogue:

Oh no! Karen exclaimed

What happened? I asked.

I forgot our skit for drama at home!

I guess we will have to improvise the skit.

Sharon Ardon

Snow conditions on cypress

These are the snow conditions as of yesterday.

Base Temperature: -5˚C

Weather Conditions: Clear Skies

Visibility: Unlimited

Winds: Calm

Snow Depth: (Mid Mtn) 180 cm

Nordic Trail Conditions: Hard Packed and Trackset. Trails will soften as the day goes on.

New Snow (Over Night): 0cm

New Snow (Last 24 hrs): 0cm

Hope they help!!!!

Omit

Thesarus:

Synonyms: Antonyms:
delete add
eliminate inject
exterminate insert

chic

Analogy: chic is to stylish as sad is to blue

pundit

word tree: pundit

- punditic

-punditically

-punditry

- Mikaela

"auspicious" Dialogue

Lewis: Hey Wayne, yesterday I saw a black cat walking down an alyway

Wayne: Oh cool, I heared that it is an auspicious sign to see a black cat in an alyway

Lewis: That's so interesting, I have never heard about that

Wayne: Yah it's true, ok see you later Lewis

Lewis: Bye Wayne!

Dictionary: Impromptu

Done without being planned

Dialouge for Mimicry

Dialogue:
“Bye honey, don’t forget to go to the lost and found before you leave on the bus today,” Jack’s mother exclaims worried about her son.
“Yes, yes I know, see you later,” Jack walks off.
“Hold on Jack!” His mother yells
“What?” Jack hollers
“Remember Mimicry is spelled M-I-M-I-C-R-Y for your test sweetie”
“Thanks so much, I almost for got, Bye!” Jack replies
“Bye honey!”

Pounce glossary

Analogy

Pounce is to mug as slither is to slide

Dictionary Entry for Forlorn

forlorn: sad and lonely because deserted; abandoned, or lost

Glossary page for reprieve

Analogy

reprieve is to punishment as free is to jailed 

Dear Tonya

Dear Aunt Tonya,

I’ve been meaning to ask you something. I came up with a great idea. You work so hard to get everything done. You always take great care of Lenny, Kaley and I.
You have too much driving to do, taking us everywhere. I have the answer to make your life easier. You will have time to do things like getting your hair done and just relaxing.
I’m ready to learn how to drive. Don’t worry you know I’ll be careful, I won’t go fast. Did you see Kenny’s car? It needs some paint but is doesn’t cost much. Donny’s father is giving him his old car. I got to ride in it yesterday.
I always follow the rules. I promise I will learn to drive safely. I can go to the store for you and take everyone anywhere. You can get you hair done to make it look very pretty and put you feet up and just relax.

Love,
The best driver in the whole world,
Frankie

Canes Enable Free write

p.s. if you want to know why i am posting again its because i found some spelling mistakes and i wanted to improve it a little bit.

My thoughts on canes enable were, I never knew there were so many different canes for different illnesses. When Laurence came in with his purple t-shirt and black shorts and his leg I didn’t know what was happening. When he took off his leg and he showed us all the things he could do. It was amazing, I learned so much from him. On his life and his perspective and it makes you think how lucky you really are.

At the end I asked Laurence do you ever think it’s unfair why you have this cancer? And are you jealous when you see other people with two legs? He told me yes, I do think it’s unfair. But I am grateful that I’m alive and healthy.

I learned so much from him like: what places are accessible and what it was like for him to grow up with a prosthetic leg. Or how much it cost (a lot) or if you gain weight it hurts because you would have to change the leg to his size. What bothered me was when he said he applied for jobs and some people didn’t accept him because of his leg.

What surprised me was that he was so open and he does so many things. Like skiing, dancing, and he travels to so many places.

When I heard him talk abut accessible places. I was like aren’t all places accessible. Then I realized I was wrong and if I were to change things about a school it would be. Elevators, ramps, and more handicap parking.

-Aleesha

Canes Enable Free Write

My thoughts on canes enable were, I never new there were so many different canes for different illnesses. When Laurence came in with his purple t-shirt and black shorts and his leg I didn’t know what was happening. When he took off his leg and he showed us all the things he could do. What he did was amazing, I learned so much from him. On his life and his perspective and it makes you think how lucky you really are. At the end I asked Laurence do you ever think it’s unfair why you have this cancer? And are you jealous when you see other people with two legs? He told me yes, I do think it’s unfair. Bu I am grateful that I’m alive and healthy.

I learned so much from him like…. What places are accessible and what it was like for him to grow up with a prosthetic leg. Or how much it cost (a lot) or if you gain weight it hurts because you would have to change the leg to his size. What bothered me was when he said he applied for job and some people didn’t accept him because of his leg.

What surprised me was that he was so open and he does so many things. Like skiing, dancing, and he travels to so many places.

When I heard him talk abut accessible places. I was like aren’t all places accessible. Then I realized I was wrong and I realized that not a lot of places have ramps and handicap parking. If I were to change something about a school I would my more parking for handicap people. Or make elevators for people that can’t go up the stair.