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College Interview By: Lamira Jeffreys

Posted by Lamira Jeffreys in SPANISH 2 - Moran - E on

In this college interview project my partner Shawn we talked about Temple University. Shawn got to play the person giving the interview and I played the person receiving the interview. We talked about the college life and the activities that will benefit us throughout the college years. It was difficult at first trying to figure out ways to interview the person giving the interview but once we realized how to do that it was a piece of cake. I actually enjoyed this project because it flowed very easy with me and my partner doing the same amount of work and everything being equal.

Spanish 2 Quarter 1_Benchmark_Día de los Muerto

Posted by Aaliyah Ellerbee in SPANISH 2 - Moran - E on

Spanish 2 Quarter 1_Benchmark_Día de los Muerto

Aaliyah Ellerbee

10.02.2015


The project was to write about someone who passed also celebrating Día de los muertos. We had to go in depth answering all questions with heart felt answers. We had to create sugar skulls and mask reflecting the person either looking like the person or with the favorite things. We were able to learn about the day of the dead or Día de los muertos. Also we learned new vocabulary and when day of the dead occurs. I did my project on my dad who recently passed it was't as bad as I thought.


I am dedicating my skull mask to my Step Father that passed recently.The person that passed away was my Step Dad (Abdul).  This person was a positive father figure to

me. He showed me hard work and dedication pays off. Even if he didn’t do everything by the book he showed me how to become independent and don’t depend on anyone. My dad taught me do not allow anyone ever to walk over you have a voice at all times, “Closed mouths don’t get fed”. I decided to create my sugar skull  for my Dad because he passed this September.  He was a big impact in my life, he showed me that education gets you far in life. I say that he demonstrated that school and education will get you far because he only went to school until 6th grade. My father was a successful  businessman. He did very well to only have elementary school education. My dad had many real estates companies everything wasn’t always legal or  properly handled.  but didn’t know how to alot of   Always treat people how you want to be treated because Karma is real.  The passing of my dad impacted my mom in negative way because she often misses him.  My father's passing left a hole in my family even though he and my mom weren’t married he was still a father figure. It is a hole that my brother, my mom and I have will try to fill, in our own ways. For years I have coped with the loss of my father by dedicating very little time to thinking about it. Though this method may seem heartless, it works for me.

On September 28, 2015  I attended my dad’s funeral. This was one of the hardest day in my life, I would  never in a million years expected to be burying my Dad. At my dad’s Janazah it was bittersweet. I was able to see him peacefully rest one last time. I was able to see how much of an impact my dad made in people's lives.  I loved being my dad’s daughter he helped raised me. He was  apart of my life for majority of my life. Most knew my dad by “Abdul Mateen”.

You will Never ever meet a greater man, a man who was lived by  his values. My father was  taught by experience . His method was simple. He always did favor even if no one returned the favor.I admired my dad because of the kind of father and man  he was to my brother and I. Yes, he loved us very much. He also instilled in us a core value system that defined who we were. My dad  was a man who kept promises.

Things that my dad taught me are savor and cherish  every moment. Savor every moment you have together. Some day hanging out with my dad won’t be that interesting. Life happens pretty fast.  cherish it while you can. It’s never too early to start teaching me about money. She will still probably suck you dry as a teenager. My dad means  everything to me. Dad, words cannot express how much I adore and treasure you. You are one of the best things that ever happened to me, you were such a great father figure at a young age taught me how to be my own person. You were a good husband and father figure. You help raise me in the way of  Allah beliefs, taught me how to believe in myself, you taught me the morals I need.  You have been my source of joy and inspiration. My dad has seen me grow up from the age 4 on up.

What Commemorate means to me is honoring and showing respect to someone who has passed. What the Definition of commemorate means to my mom is to honor a person memory and treasure the moments you share.  How do you or your family commemorate the passing of a loved one? This could be the wake, funeral and/or anniversary of their passing. In the passing of my father we had janazah which is relatively similar to a funeral but much shorter in time. In the Islam religion you are not to mourn over the death of someone near in public you are not suppose to have candle lights. So for our family we prayed and said the Shahadah. My mask reflects my dad because it has the components  of his life. My dad owned many businesses such as clubs, construction company, real estate and car dealerships.  My father was all about his business.   

How does your sugar skull reflect this person? I believe that my sugar skull reflects my dad because he was very flashy person. I used the glitter to show his flashiness also the color green because he was “ about his business”.  I  think that the sugar skull represented him

because I wrote in Arabic “Family” which he cared deeply about. Family is all you have at the end of the day.  Another way the skull is a representation of him is because I have the Islam symbol which is a crescent and star. To show his religion and love for Allah. My dad was a proud Muslim. Islam is the right religion and he was on the right path. Now you are with Allah everything belongs to allah  'To Allah we belong and to Him is our return (Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi Raaji'oon).

I think my video reflects my dad because, I have pictures edited to look as if he was all over the world. I did this because he did like to travel so this depicts that. I also added many pictures of his religion which is Islam. My dad loved and enjoyed his religion even though sometimes he didn’t do everything correctly he still has a strong Muslim man. In my slideshow of pictures I have a video of my dad  showing off his new car saying “You can’t rent these”. My dad was a very flashy guy. He worked for his success, but he did cheat people and did many of his clients wrong.

How has “Día de Los Muertos” opened your mind up to celebrating the passing of loved ones?Día de Los Muertos has helped me think all of the positive things my father has done and the impact he had in my life.  This day brings to my mind that my dad  who passed away and left a mark in my heart. This is my first time actually celebrating Día de Los Muertos but, Dia de Los Muertos for me now is  a time when I stop and reflect on my dad . I reflect on his love, and friendship and how it helped  me to get where I am and become the person I am.  I will  try to always honor his life and cherish our memories and making my dad proud  I know he is watching over me.




Eulogy  


Yo soy Aaliyah Ellerbee. Yo estoy quince años de edad. Estoy hablando de mi papa

El , señor Abdul Mateen , mi padrastro .

Él estuvo un empresario

Mi Papá fue muy cómico y absurdo

Mi Papa tuvo bastante hijos

El amor de la familia

Mi papa disfrutar dinero

Él siempre mirar molesto

Mi papi abdul estuvo de Filadelfia

Él disfrutado de ir de compras

Él fue estricto

Mi papá disfrutar a viajar

Mi papá era un gran trabajador

Yo estoy en Filadelfia

Yo soy en  mentalidad positiva    

Yo respeto mi papá y amor le

Esta proyecto mi hacer  triste

Ayúdame pensar de bien tiempo

Yo estoy al corriente  a valor mi vida.

Él está con Allah.

Yo creo que Acerca de mi papa

Su ejemplo mi inspira

Eres el mejor papá del mundo

Gracias por estar siempre ahí cuando te necesito

Gracias por todo

Porque siempre estás ahí.

Por ser modelo en mi vida.

Amor Tú Por siempre creer en mí.

A Dios gracias por ser mi padre.

Papá  Eres lo mejor!

Yo honor mi papa

El fin


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Día de los Muertos - Sakura

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Día de los Muertos is a popular holiday throughout Mexico. It is a holiday where families and friends celebrate and remember their loved ones who have passed. Learning about Día de los Muertos has opened up my mind to see that instead of thinking about the bad things we should really think about the life our loved ones had. Not to be so sad about the passing but to celebrate them and all the good things they did in life . I really enjoyed doing the project even though I cried sometimes while doing it.

Día de los Muertos

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I have chosen to celebrate the life of Boots. Boots was more than my pet, she was one of my closest companions. Boot’s was my present on my 8th birthday. My mother and my sister went to the SPCA and found the perfect kitten to bring home. Boot’s was a rescue from an abusive household, I was so excited for my new cat but when she got to our warm and loving home she ran and hid beneath the couch. Treats, food and toys couldn’t get her to come out and I didn’t even get the chance to touch her. Late in the night I was asleep in my bunk bed when I heard quiet taps on the wooden ladder that lead to my bed. I shot up to find her, Boots, who didn’t quite have a name at the time. She sat there just beneath my feet staring back at me. I couldn’t tell how old she was but the rescue center said she was between the ages of 3 and 6. I reached out my hand for her to smell and she followed with welcoming my touch. I pet her lightly and she began to pur, this soon became our nightly routine. I started finding her high and hid away in my bed each time I’d come home from school, I’d talk to her about my work, school and friends. Boot’s was my outlet and my person to spill all my stress to, she looked at me with sleepy eyes and listen as I’d scratch behind her ears.

Boot’s meant a warm, living thing with feelings that would stick by me and comfort me no matter what. Whether by choice or because she depended on me to eat, she was always there. I personally never liked to cry in front of people, it was uncomfortable and would show weakness. Many people cry into their pillows or even a stuffed animal, well in my case Boots was the victim of all my ugly faces and exasperated sighs. Boots was like a friend who wouldn’t and couldn’t stab me in the back or leave me in the dust. When it was time for dishwasher duty, it was singing time too and Boots loved to hear me sing. A popular song on the radio or a sing along from “High School Musical” me and my cat were there jamin in the kitchen. I didn’t have to get dressed or shower to hang out with her, she saw me in all states and still loved me and slept next to me every night. Boot’s was like a bestfriend that I loved with all my heart.

I decided to create my sugar skull in remembrance of boots for a few reasons. Boots was a bright, beautiful and loving animal who deserves to be celebrated and remembered. I also haven’t experienced losing a loved one except for boots of course. In and through this project I intend to show how Boots was more than a family pet. Boots was a curious ball of fur, and more importantly she was apart of our family and will continue to be remembered by her family.

My sugar skull represents mainly Boot’s characteristics and interests. When you look at a picture of boots you see a grey, green eyed cat with a patch of white on her chest and a total of four white paws. It looks like she's in little white booties or boots, that is how she was finally named. Therefore when you look at my sugar skull you’ll see her reflective green eyes and her grey coat. The music notes represent her love for songs and the “ZZZ”’s represent her absolute love for sleep. The mask I have created in remembrance of Boots reflects her environment and her personality. She was sparkly, pampered and frankly knew her place as top cat in the household. The colors in the mask represent my bedspread that Boots slept on every night along side me. Her fangs pop because they were in clear view when you rubbed the perfect spot behind her ears.

Before this project I have hear about Dia de Los Muertos. Though my previous understanding was not as clear as it is now. I thought people dressed as dead departed loved ones and painted their faces as skulls. Now that I know the celebration is much deeper than that, the whole concept is cool to me. I personally try to be a positive person and as I mentioned I don’t like to cry unless I need to let it

all out. I know that losing a loved one can really tear people down. So celebrating the lives of lost ones and appreciating them is really beautiful. People take the time to celebrate others accomplishments and acknowledge the mark the person put on their world. I think Dia de Los Muertos is a wonderful tradition that empowers the living to celebrate the dead.

This had to be one of my favorite Spanish projects so far. Thank fully I have not yet experienced the loss of someone dear to me so my project was on my cat, Boots who passed away. In the project I describe why Boots was so dear to me as well as all of the members of our family, for she was in our family. She could always make your day better or cuddle up with you at night. Boots was like a best friend who I could talk to about anything and never have to worry about my secret getting out, I miss my little angle every day.  
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