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"Lazy Summer Days" A Vignette By Dorota K.

Too lazy to let the sunrise captivate me. Too tired to marvel as the slowly rising sun brings with it a collage of color, clouds, and fading stars.
Instead I lay nestled in the arms of Morpheus, struggling to hold onto the remaining fragments of my many dreams. But my mind grows tired of this hopeless

case, and I drag my body and thoughts into the shower.I step beneath the frail waterfall, letting the water wash away summer nights' clammy blanket.

Friends arrive, and we sprawl on parched blades of grass. Ice tea soothes our dry mouths, and sunshine bathes us in warmth. Lunch is forgotten until a

growling grizzly awakens from within. Armed with spoons, friends, sister, and I indulge in a gallon of melting ice cream. "Empty?" No surprise.

The indigo sky hosts a show of dancing fireflies. Our favorite are caught in clear glass jars. We watch Mother Earth switch on her many

lamps: flickering stars. A bonfire provides light long into our moonlit night. Graham crackers litter the tables, gooey burnt marshmallows the

grass. Our s'mores consist only of chocolate. iPods blast, our off-key voices never cease as we sing and dance

on the cool night grass. We laugh; high on the lazy days of summer, enjoying the care-free felling this season carries with it. But sleep gets

the better of our wild minds, and our evening masquerade is picked up and stored away 'till next time.

//Dorota, whose favorite classes are English and German, enjoys writing and reading. She's never liked writing that much until Ms.Cernera's 7th grade English class. There she felt she had more freedom when she wrote. She loves her family, friends, and anything cute makes her squeal. She advises you not to grow up too fast, and enjoy life. Dorota thinks that the portfolio wasn't as hard to complete as she expected, and hopes her examples help you with your portfolio.//


 * The Wedding of the Water**
 * Speech**
 * by Tenzin D**

// George Cobbler: //

// Good afternoon Ladies and Gentleman. It is enjoyment to be here in Albany. We have an important job today. We must decide on nine speakers to go to New York City to attend the ceremony of the Wedding of the Waters to celebrate the completion of the Erie Canal. After you hear my speech, I think you will agree that I should be a chosen speaker. //

// Let me introduce myself. My name is George Cobbler and I am a farmer and stone mason. I am an honest and hardworking man. I am also a leader in my association. My Neighbor and friends respect me. I am like a bulldozer. I can move the earth and shape the stone. I was very motivated to make Erie Canal. I was one of the man who made the Erie canal possible. //

// I played a specific role in the building of the Erie Canal. Frist of all, I organized a team and worked with lots of workers to make the Erie Canal. Secondly, I also joined together with engineers like Benjamin Wright, James Geddes and Canvass White. I also want everyone to remember the hardworking people like me who made this Erie Canal possible. Most importantly, I want to speak in New York City so I can represent all of the construction crews-the people who did the actual work //

// As you can see, my role with the Erie Canal was important. We have made history with the building of the Erie Canal. Let’s make sure that the nine people we choose to represent the Erie Canal reflect the hard work that was put into the Canal. I hope after hearing my speech, you will consider me, George Cobbler, to speak in New York City on November 4th at the Wedding of the Waters. Thank you for your time and //// concentration. //

// **About the Author** // // Tenzin D. was bron in India on April 9. He is a Tibetan. He likes to play basketball. He has 1 brother and 2 sisters. His favorite subjects are math and English. he came ithaca in October 2010. //

**__ The Patriot __** ** Tenzin C. ** ** Movie review **

I have never been in war, but the director of __The Patriot__ Roland Emmerich made me feel I was in the Revolutionary War. __The Patriot,__ written by Robert Roland, is a historical fiction story that takes place inSouth Carolina during the Revolutionary War between 1776 and 1781. The main character Benjamin Martin, father of seven children is a Patriot whose wife died in 1773. He is brave, strong, and passionate.

Benjamin decided not to fight in the war because if hr died who will take care of his children. But Tavington the British General angered him and killed his son Gabriel and Thomas. As a result, Benjamin fought on the patriot side by being the leader of the militia. He continued to survive many battles and he even said, “Before the war ends I am going to kill you” to Tavington. If you want to know what happens at the end of the movie, go online and watch __The Patriot.__

The author of __The Patriot__ wants us to know that the Revolutionary War was won but with a cost of many lives of people who fought in the war. Also the author wants us to know that the economy was depressed when the Revolutionary War was finish.

I like this movie because I learned so much about the Revolutionary War. My favorite part is the climax when Tavington and Benjamin are fighting. I also like the ending of the movie because it made me feel both happy and sad. I would give this movie four out of five star.

**//About the// Author** //Tenzin C. was born on April 9. He grew up in India and his culture is Tibetan. He came here in July 2010. His favorite sports are soccer and basketball.//