Cora, Who Will Be A Poet

Cora: (looks down and looks sad) Can’t they take care of themselves?!
Papa: No! (Papa looks mad)
Mama: School will always be there for you (mama wants to cry)
Mama: (mama leaves the room without saying a word)
Papa: Your brothers will get older! You won’t need to take care of them forever!
Cora: Yes, but I want to go to school now!
Papa: But, we need help and we need you stay home and take care of them
Cora: (Cora starts to cry) But I need to go to go back to school!
Papa: (Papa looks sad) I know you love school mija. You will go back.
Cora: Okay, Papa I understand my school can wait. (Cora hugs her dad)
Angelina Zamora

Sonia Sotomayar: 1st Latina Supreme Court Justice

Describe three or more challenges Sonia faced growing up that she overcame.
She had Diabetes at 8.
Her father past away when she was 9.
She didn't know how to speak fluent English.

What is the U.S. Supreme Court and why is this such a victory for Latinas everywhere?

The United States Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices. At its discretion, and within certain guidelines established by Congress, the Supreme Court each year hears a limited number of the cases it is asked to decide. Those cases may begin in the federal or state courts, and they usually involve important questions about the Constitution or federal law.

I think that it's such a victory for Latinas because not that many Latinas are that successful.


I admire her because she didnt let all the obstacles in her life didnt stop her.

Plum blossoms: "Almost before the winter snows have melted, the barren landscape welcomes the blooming of the plum tree, whose fragrant and delicate blossoms of the snowy white or light pink share, with the angular tree itself, older people's special admiration. The Japanese see the contrast between the knotted trunks and young green shoots as symbolic of age and youth - one bent and crabbed, the other fresh and vigorous, suggesting that in spite of age, the charm and joy of youth can always rise anew."

Chrysanthemums were cultivated in china as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. An ancient Chinese city was named Ju-Xian, meaning "chrysanthemum city". The plant is particularly significant during the Double Ninth Festival. The flower was introduced into Japan probably in the 8th century AD, and the Emperor adopted the flower as his official seal. There is a "Festival of Happiness" in Japan that celebrates the flower.

Cherry Blossoms are indigenous to many Asian states including Japan, Korea, China, and India. Japan has a wide variety of cherry blossoms (sakura); well over 200 cultivars can be found there.

Music Therapy

I think that Music Therapy is good for my baby because she didn't really like to play and sing and now she does. She learns how to be more social and help her have better self-esteem. The music therapist show the babies how to do sign language and that help me understand my baby more.

What is a Clownfish?

The clownfish is a type of fish that lives in salt water . It is also called an Anemonefish. Clownfish are typically very bright, orange fish that have three white stripes, one at the head, middle and tail. If you look really closely, you may notice that there are thin black lines around the white stripes. Also, the tips of their fins have a thin black rounded stripe.

Where do Clownfish Live?

Clownfish live at the bottom of the sea in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons, usually in pairs. Clownfish have a special relationship with the anemone and are very important to them. They are a large help to the anemone as they clean the anemone by eating the algae and other food leftovers on them. They also protect the sea anemones by chasing away polyp-eating fish, such as the butterfly fish.


What is the Life Cycle of the Clownfish?

The spawning season of the clownfish, a time when they breed, is year round in tropical waters. Males attract the females by courting. Courting behaviours include chasing, biting and extending fins. Clownfish lay their eggs in batches on coral, rock or next to the sea anemone that they call home. The male clownfish will build a nest on the rock or coral near the anemone in order to be provided with protection from predators. Breeding starts by the male chasing the female to the nest where the eggs are released. One hundred to one thousand eggs are laid. The male clownfish guards and protects the eggs until they hatch. They hatch within 4 to 5 days.

What are Some Special Characteristics of the Clownfish?

In a group of clownfish, there is a strict hierarchy of dominance. The largest and most aggressive female is found at the top. Only two clownfish, a male and a female, in a group reproduce through external fertilization. The clownfish are hermaphrodites, meaning that they develop into males first, and when they mature, they become females. Also, as mentioned earlier, more than one clownfish is able to live in a sea anemone. If the female clownfish is removed from the group, such as by death, one of the largest and most dominant males would become a female. The rest of the remaining males will move up a rank on the hierarchy.

I built my bridge for strength, 1st I started with the base and I thought that it wasn't going to hold but it did and it feels really Strong and then I built the part that goes across and that was really strong to and on top of that I built boxes and put stixs on top so they could stick together. I think that my bridge is going to do well because it really srong .