It wasn't until fifth grade that I learned to speak English. I was born in the U.S. but attended an all Spanish school. At the time it seemed convinient because my parents were able to help me. Truth is, it held me back from learning new material. I learned English within two years or so. However, it's still a challange that I face daily. My writting is not the best, but I do know that it will get better in time. I need to spend more time in the RWC so that I can see results. Practice makes perfect!
When it comes to reading, it takes me a longer than others to comprehend the material. Sometimes, in order for me to understand material, I need to go beyond just the reading. I usually end up online trying to break down in pieces the words that I don't understand. Or plain and simple, I read it over and over. In order for me to be able to fully understand what I'm reading I need to be in a quiet place and by myself. When I read outloud, I ask myself questions about the message the author is trying to convey.
To be honest, I haven't kept up with all of the History reading. I need to start catching up. I'ts just that I read, but sometimes I just don't understand it. It might be because, I haven't really focused on it, like I should be. For now, my plan is to catch up on any reading from History that I have. I did read the story
"An Occurance At Owl Creek Bridge," which was a little bit difficult , but understood it after reading it about three times.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Occurence at Owl Creek/ analyzed scene
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| (A picture which portrays what the Northerners did to Farquhar.) |
At the end of PART 1.... "As these thoughts, which have here to be set down in words, were flashed into the doomed man’s brain rather than evolved from it the captain nodded to the sergeant. The sergeant stepped aside."
(An Occurene At Owl Creek Bridge, by Ambrose Bierce)
I liked this part of the story because this is where Bierce marks an important turning point of the story. When I read this part of the story it caught my attention. Right away, my first thoughts were that this was the end of Farquhar. However, Bierce does not only use this to capture our attention but to also connect us to who we are reading about. Bierce changes up the scene to another, in the paragraphs following this particular part. This part of the story is where he pauses the action which is about to take place. I believe that the authors purpose is to take a break in what is about to take place, the death of Farquhar. He uses the following sections to tell us about who Farquhar was and his attributes to the Civil War as a Southener. He was a plantation owner, slave owner as well and could not physically be a part of the Civil War but he supported it 100% and would do whatever it took to participate. The passage serves as an early indication of the surprise ending to come.We see a lot of flash backs and daydreaming that goes on which makes us doubt that Farquhar is going to die.
AMENDMENTS- Over time, some things have been added to the Constitution. Called "amendments," these add-ons list some of the rights of the people. By listing these rights, they are made special, and it is illegal for the government to violate those rights. As of 2006, there are 27 amendments to the Constitution. Not all of them involve rights, but many do. The first ten amendments, in particular, have the special name of the Bill of Rights.
Amendment 13th
The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads:
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
When was the 13th Amendment proposed?
Amendment 13 was proposed January 31st 1865 and passed on Dec 6th, 1865.
Who was the President at the time?
Andrew Johnson.
What does the 13th Amendment do?
The 13th Amendment declares that slavery is illegal in the United States. It also makes it clear that involuntary servitude is not allowed either. However, that if a person has committed a crime then it can be a properly punishment under jurisdiction.
(Abolished slavery in the entire United States)
Section 2 gives Congress the power to provision (a clause in a legal instrument,a law, etc., providing for a particular matter) of Section 1 of this amendment.
Involuntary Servitude-
Slavery or bondage of any kind, a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life. Without ones will.
Amendment 14th
1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
This amendment was propesed by Congress June 13th, 1866; ratified July 9, 1868.
Section1 defines citizenship. Citizenship at birth is determined, if you are born here on American soil, then you are a citizen. Naturalization is the legal process by which one acquires a new citizenship after ones birth, where they learn to adapt. This section also talks about the due process; which forbids a state and local governments to act in any unfair way. It also talks about the Equal Protection Laws, which also forbids a States and it's local government to discriminates against, or make distinctions between persons.
Section 2 All persons in the United States are counted in each decennial census, the basis for the distribution of House seats. However, this section has never really been enforced.
Section3
This section basically limited the President's power to (pardon) To release (a person) from punishment; exempt from penalty.. those who had led the Conderacy during the Civil War. Congress however by two thirds of each House, removed this disability (disadvantage) in 1898.
Section 4
Deals also with the Civil War. It prevents payment of , any debt that was between two or more parties, in this case the Confederate States and also forbids any compensation of former slave owner.
Amendment 15th
1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Although ratified on February 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th Amendment would not be fully realized for almost a century. Through the use of poll taxes, literacy tests and other means, Southern states were able to effectively disenfranchise African Americans. It would take the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before the majority of African Americans in the South were registered to vote.
This amendment is clear that it does not guarantee the right to vote to African American or to any one else. What it's really doing is, forbidding States from discriminating against any person by their "race, color, or previous condition of servitude," OR slavery in others words, in the setting of suffrage qualifications. One can see that if we go in detail and understand this amendment, it does not mention anything about literacy test or gender. So women were not allowed to vote.
Sources
( America Past and Present; Volume 2: Since 1865)
Internet
2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Although ratified on February 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th Amendment would not be fully realized for almost a century. Through the use of poll taxes, literacy tests and other means, Southern states were able to effectively disenfranchise African Americans. It would take the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before the majority of African Americans in the South were registered to vote.
This amendment is clear that it does not guarantee the right to vote to African American or to any one else. What it's really doing is, forbidding States from discriminating against any person by their "race, color, or previous condition of servitude," OR slavery in others words, in the setting of suffrage qualifications. One can see that if we go in detail and understand this amendment, it does not mention anything about literacy test or gender. So women were not allowed to vote.
Sources
( America Past and Present; Volume 2: Since 1865)
Internet
US Constitution onlinehttp://www.usconstitution.net/xconst_Am14.html
Book: American Government by William A. Mc Clenaghan pp.774-775
Saturday, February 4, 2012
I am...
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| Lovina and Bella |
My name is Noemi Sorto and I'm twenty four years old. I'm a single mom of two beautiful girls, Lovina 7 and Bella 4. I'm also a full time student, which can be really difficult at times. This is my sixth semester here at SJCC.
I graduated from high school in 2005 and it took me five years to realize that it wasn't to late to go back to school. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to do it with my daughters. However, that was really an excuse because I'm very fortunate and grateful to have parents that support me 100% with my schooling. I love school and my dream has always been to go to college and become someone in life. I want to make my parents proud, as well as my daughters. My goal is to graduate from SJCC and transfer to a four year college. I want to become a lawyer and focus on the Hispanic community.
In addition, I'm an outgoing and caring person.
I'm very excited for this semester!
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