Different between Josefina’s childhood and today kid’s childhood                                                    

Josefina’s childhood was different from the childhood kids have today in the United States and my country too. Today kid has lots of toys, computer game, and many things. They are going to school on a school bus or their own car. They are going to a supermarket and buy whatever they want. But I think, they don’t understand how important thing they found available today. Also, they have electricity, air-condition, washing mashing etc. But Josefina’s time, they have none and they work so hard. If I were a child, I would rather live in now, because today's life is easier than before. I am lucky because I found everything available. 

Chapter 3 - A gift for Tia Dolores ( MAI )

Tia Dolores was a good listener, she sat still and gave Josefina her full attention. Josefina wants to

give Tia Dolores some flower but " there is nothing left " it make Josefina bored, Tia Dolores said: "

Don't worry, your mama planted these flower well. The roots are deep and strong. You're kept them

healthy by watering the soil. They'll live, I promise ".

I have learned from this chapter, How to respect for somebody as Josefina always respects for older

people. She usually thinks positive things and forgives to one another people.



5 NEW WORDS

- Fidgeted (Noun) To move about restlessly, nervous
Example: Sometimes, she has the fidgets.

- Adjustment (Noun)The act of making something different
Example: Adjustments in the exchange rates.

- Courage(Noun) Quality of having a brave heart
Example: I didn't have the courage to tell him.

- Candlelight(Noun) The light provided a burning candle
Example: Candlelight is too bright.

- Ruined (Noun) Destroyed, Spoiled
Example: He disappointed to the ruin of one's hope.

Chapter 3:  A Gift For Tía Dolores. ( Thao)


1/ In this chapter, Josefina deals with stubbom and mean goat Florecita. As she learn how to handle the animal. Josefina learned about courage. She was afraid of goat but she’ll brave sit on its back. Josefina learned forgiveness and hope. Josefina forgave the goat and hopefuly the seeds will grow up a lot of  pretty flower. She thought that forgiveness would made her happier. Angry would made her unhappy also made goat scared.
     Josefina listened to the advice and encourge of her father. She has more positive and her thoughts made her father was surprised . He was glad because Josefina had grew up in positive thought.

*** New words:

1/ narrow - adj - limitary.
 He goes to the narrow road.
2/ shadow - verb - mirage, dark.
We sit in the shadow.
3/ grin - verb - beam, smile broadly.
She grins at her husband.
4/ trample - verb - walk over.
My son trampled on my foot.
5/ satisfy - verb - well pleased, happy.
We should satisfied with our successes.

Chapter 3 (A gift for Tia Dolores)- Syeda Akter

I learn from this chapter, how to respect an older person and love them. Josefina wants to give some flower to Tia Dolores because she loves her. When she laughs Josefina feels her mama  is laughing. Tia Dolores respectful, helpful and beautiful person. So I chose Tia Dolores chararacter and want to be like Tia Dolores. She listens to little kids, what they want to tell her and what's their problems, than solves the problems.
Sometimes, animals did a bad thing, because they don't understand it's bad. We should teach them how to be obident and love them.




5 new words:

Stiff- adj- heavy, punishing
They face stiff fines and a possible jail sentence.

Fidgeted- verb- be agitated,move restlessly
The audience began to fidget.

Admire- verb - reapect
I admire your courage.

Scrawny- adj - skinny , size-zero
Scrawny teenage girls addicted to dieting.

Knelt - verb - fall to one's knees
They knelt to pray.

Barely- adverb- hardly, scarcely
She nodded, barely able to speak.

Flute-noun- ridded
A roof supported by fluted columns.

Lurch-verb- stagger, wobble
 The car lurched forward.

Stripe- noun -line, band
Her body was striped with bands of sunlight.

Shiver- verb - shake, tremor
He was shivering with fear.

Josefina's Book

The childhood between the United States and Mexico ( my country) are very different. It is so many factors. For example, the electronics is the one that influences more. In the USA the children's spend more time in video games because parents have to spend more time in the workplace, so it is the cheaper way to keep them busy. In contrast, in Mexico, many children's do not have access to electronics or video games because parents can not afford it, so the outdoor games are the only choice for some children's.
If I have to choose between Josefina's time and my. I will choose Josefina's.However, at that time everything was more peaceful, and people enjoyed more nature. Also, at that time people had more time to share with the family, like Josefina and her sisters. They enjoyed abuelito, tia Dolores and their dad, and of course the beauty of the flowers like florecita.

Dear students!

You have done a fantastic job expressing your opinions and comparing Josefina's childhood in New Mexico in 1824 and the life kids have today. I am really enjoying reading your posts and comments.  In some cases there is very little in common! And some of you find a lot of similarities! And that makes it even more interesting to continue reading, learning new ideas and comparing such different ways of life. 
Now it is time to continue reading our book. 


CHAPTER 3   Your posts are due by March 30  (80 points)

Now, that you have started reading Chapter 3, A Gift for Tia Dolores, there are a few new questions for you to consider. 

Choose one of the questions and answer it in a paragraph of 8-10 sentences. Please mind your grammar! 

1. In this chapter, Josefina deals with the stubborn and mean goat Florecita. As she learns how to handle the animal, what did Josefina learn about herself ?

2. What can we infer* about the traits of Tia Dolores from Chapter 3? What kind of person is she? Support your answer with examples from the text. (for help about inferences see * below)


3. The lesson I learned from this chapter is....... 

4. If you had been one of the main characters in the story, would you have acted differently? Why? Or why not?


VOCABULARY Also, along with your answer, please write five (5) new words that you have learned in the chapter and their meaning. (10 points)


By April 1, please read all your classmates' posts, pick 2 and write your comments. If you agree or disagree with your classmate, write why. Make the comments interesting and meaningful! (10 points)


* INFERENCE

TEXT CLUES     +         SCHEMA                    =         INFERENCE
The words                   Your background                        Infer what the author 
 you read                     knowledge and life                    means by "reading
 and the hints               experiences                              between the lines"
 the author                                       
gives you
 


Here you can find some helpful adjectives that you can use to describe characters:

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Chapter 2 of Josefina’s story - Thy

After reading chapter 2 of Josefina's story, I like to live the life today for my children than Josefina's childhood life.
Nowadays, people have televisions to watch things happen around the world; buses for kids going to school; with high technology our life is getting better each day. And my son do not have to wash clothes by their hands.

Josefina Chapter 2 ( Abuelito's surprise ) __ Mai

              Josefina's childhood was different from the childhood kids have today in your country

Nowadays, In my country, Children's are belong to technology too much. Nowadays, They always have iPad, cellphone in their hands. However, Josefina's childhood plays folk games.  At that time Josefina has a lot of fun on the ranch with her family. She helps her family to do something.  She is an innocent girl, Josefina is really like to hear piano music. Abuelito said that " The girls and I have never seen or heard a piano".

If I were I child, I would rather live in Josefina time. Because at that time, her life is very peaceful. I want to see the rancho and activities of her family. In my opinion, the Rancho is an amazing place. The countryside which has ancient activities such as laundry. But now in a big city, we do not have anymore. 

   New words : 

. grinned ( adj ) - a wide smile.

. bashfully ( adv ) - in a shy manner.

. eagerly ( adv) with a great deal of enthusiasm, wanting. 

. gourd ( noun ) A melon, pumpkin, squash, or some similar fruit having a hard rind.

. fierce ( adj ) very strong or violent

Chapter 2 ( 5 new words) . Thao

1. tremulously  (adj) : shaking slightly especially because of nervousness, weakness or illness.
2. Shimmer ( verb) : to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light.
3. Courtyard ( noun) : an open space that is surrounded completely or partly by a building or group of buildings 
4. Fandango ( noun): fast Spanish dance
5. Sizzle ( verb) : to be very exciting, romanti

Josefina _ Chapter2 ( Abuelito's Surprise) . Thao

Josefina's childhood was different from the a childhood kids today in my country :

(In my opinion), about the school, Josefina's
childhood  has been lightweight program, had plenty of time to help patents and have fun so life skills and communication were higher ( Ana said with Josefina " Now please go to the kitchen garden and get me some onions"  or Francisca and Clara were helping cooking tortillas). Today's children in my country many study programs not enough time to help parents and have fun so life skills and communication are low.
  About the games and toys
Josefina's childhood play the folk games were freed and creative. Today's kids love watching video games on ipad, Tivi and buying game is expensive.

If  I was a child I would rather live in Josefina's time. My opinion is that the Rancho farm life is healthier than City life because people from the countryside communicate more, enjoy family dinners, enjoy outdoor walks and games. The City has technology that lamentably separate people sometimes.

Reading 2 Thao

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