A PEEK INTO THE PAST __ MAI

Actually, nowadays everything is very convenient and easier to shopping. You do not have to get line

anymore, you can buy online quickly. On the other hand in 1824 was different, at that time the

caravan traveled more than one thousand miles to south Mexico City. Abuelito trades silk, cotton,

good, lace, for an iron tool (ink, paper, books, fine dishes, coffee, sugar).Then the caravan would load

up and start the long trip back to Mexico. In 1824, there are handmade items. However, nowadays

people just buy a thing they do not have time for that

Now, the technology occupied all and make the life easier.In my opinion, the similar thing is we

have a family


5 NEW WORD

1.Settlers( noun ) one of the first people to live in a new community

Ex: Settlers are usually smart people.

2.Moccasins(noun) flat shoes made of soft leather

Ex: Moccasins are the most popular shoes in 1824.

3.Gather(v) come together

Ex: We would like to gather to party.

4.Drought ( noun )  a long period when there is little or no rain.

Ex: The time tough is has a drought.

5.Bolted (noun) a metal bar on a door or window that slides across to lock it closed

Ex : She wants to look the stable door after the horse has bolted.

Syeda Akter (5 new word)

Herd -v/n - a large group of animals, drove
A herd of elephants
They herd reindeer.

servants - n- a person who performs duties for others.
Servants were cleaning the hall.

settlers - n- a person who settles in an area
The settlers were ill-prepared for the severe winter ahead.


Fabric- n- the basic framework of something
An example of fabric is cotton.

Return - v- to go or come back
I have something to return to you.

Thao - A Peek into the Past

I think, the differences compare lifestyle of New Mexico 1824 with life in modern day USA.
* In New Mexico in 1824, several generations of the same family lived in one househole. They built the house and everyone must work. They shared the work together. Their live was simple. Children knew their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins wery well. All these relatives lived nearby. The things they used or the foods they made them. They sew clothes and made jewelry.They live economically.
* Life in modern day USA, several generations of the same family do not lived in on houshole. They do not built the house, if they build a house they will  have builders to build their house help them.
they usually buy house . Their life is more picky. They buy furniture.
* The similarities  : In the family. They love each other. They work. They take care of family members.

5 new words
1. Rainstorn (n) - that stared very wet after a heavy.
- Houston city has rainstorm.
2. Tortilla ( n) in Meciacan cooking
- Commed is putted into a think pancake called a tortilla.
3. Relatives (n) a person connect by blood
- My relatives lived nearby .
4. Canyon (n) valleys - a deep gorge
- She could barely see outline of a river winding lazily throught the canyon.
5. Gather (v) come together
The two embrace and gather the child between them.

Syeda Akter (A peek into the past)

Today we travel in our own luxurious car with A.C. or we can go to Google, Amazon, eBay and buy whatever we want. We don't realize who easy we get the things. It becomes us lazy. But Josefina's time it's different. Once each year Abulito organized a huge caravan. It was made up of many carts and the mules. they were loaded with wool, hides, and blankets. The caravan traveled more than a thousand miles south to Mexico City. Villagers and Indians from the nearby pueblo walked along with the caravan to welcome it. They think they come from all over the world. All are different only one similarity that is we need the things for our life. 

CLAUDIA FLORES * A PEEK INTO THE PAST*

Josefina's family did their shopping when caravans like Abuelito's arrived in town. Compare the way people shop today and the way the made purchases in Josefina time. How have things changed?




Definitely today is more easier to do your shopping. Now all people have many ways such as Amazon, Craig List, purchases in line the any store. It's too easy.  In the 1824 was very different. The caravans traveled more than a thousand miles south to Mexico City, for six months.In this time the trades bought silk and cotton goods an lace, for iron tools, paper, ink, books, fine dishes, coffee and sugar. In this journey the caravans went through sandstorms that were so bad they blocked out the sun. Sometimes robbers or wild animals attacked  them. In this time was very dangerous. Now the technology has facilitates the purchase and sale of everything.


* DROUGHT.- (noun) a long period when there is little or no rain.

                          This year a severe drought has ruined the crops.

* SUDDEN.- ( adjetive) happening or done quickly and without warning.
                       It's all bit sudden.

* HERDED.- (noun) a large group  of animals of the same type that live and feed together .
                       A herd of elephants.

* BOLTED.- (noun) a metal bar on a door or window that slides across to lock it closed.
                      I close the window and drew the bolt.

* PILGRIM.- a member of the group of English people who sailed to America and began living in Plymouth,Massachusttes, in 1620.

Chapter 4 ( Josefina's Idea ) __ MAI

From this chapter I learned about Tia Dolores was a good teacher , give her nieces the activities . She taught and helped them a lot . Tia Dolores was really sensible , and hard working . All of kids always love their aunt ( Tia Dolores ) .


NEW WORD :

1. Needles (noun) thin use for sewing .
2. Indeed (verb) in truth , in fact , surely.
3. Surrounded (adj) shut in on all sides.
4. Husk (noun) worthless outside part of anything.
5. Sensible (adj)  smart and practial

Dear students,


Thanks so much for being such thoughtful readers and writers and having a healthy discussion on our class blog. I love reading your comments!
 
We have finally turned the last page of Meet Josefina. This book took us on a journey back in history and showed us life in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1824. I do hope you have enjoyed reading it and learned a lot about the way settlers lived back then and how they influenced traditions and culture in modern day America. Books like this help us understand today's Americans and their life better.

As you are discussing the last chapter "A Peek into the Past", please refer to the content of the entire book as well. 

For your final discussion please choose one of the questions below and answer it in a paragraph format (about 10 complete sentences or more). Support your answer with examples from the book where possible. Include five new words and their definitions. Your post is due on April 27. 


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1. In New Mexico in 1824, several generations of the same family lived in one household. Compare their lifestyle with life in modern day USA. What are the differences? What are the similarities?

2. Abuelito's caravan traveled four or five months to bring goods from Santa Fe to Mexico City. Compare the way people traveled back then and now. Are there more similarities or differences? 

3. Josefina's family did their shopping when caravans like Abuelito's arrived in town. Compare the way people shop today and the way they made purchases in Josefina's time. How have things changed?

4. What were the advantages, if any, of Josefina's lifestyle?  Disadvantages? If you could switch places with Josefina, would you like to live on her rancho in 1824? If yes, why? If no, why not?

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Your two  comments to your classmates posts are due on May 1. While you are commenting, please do not simply say, "You are right. I agree with you." :-). You want your comments to be meaningful, so please add to your classmates' posts to show why you agree or disagree.


Happy blogging!

Your devoted reader Natalia