Assignment #7

I am responding to Assignment #7 on Ms. Pollock's blog.

Which category of Canadian Personalities interested you the most? Did you like the "we inspired", "we founded", "we fought", "we built" or "we governed" section the best? Why?

"We inspired" interested me most, because obviously it was the first one, and Mordecai Richler caught my eye 'cause he was the only person in that category that I know a little bit about.

Which personality interested you the most? Why? Find an image of him or her to embed (add to the body of your post) and write, in your own words, a short description of what he or she did and why he or she is your favourite.

Probably Mordecai Richler again because he is the only one I know a little bit about.

Mordecai Richler was a writer who wrote the Jacob Two-Two series and other books that I don't know. He is my favourite because I remember reading the first Jacob Two-Two book and thinking it was really good. He was born in 1931 and died in 2001 from something that it doesn't say on Wikipedia.

In your post, suggest three more influential Canadian personalities that could be added to this site. Why did you choose these people? Which categories would they fit into?

I couldn't find many good ones, but I found Alexander Graham Bell.

Which History-Maker did you have the most in common with? Were you able to figure it out from the clues given?What do you share with that person? What are some things that are different between you and that person?

The "History Maker" that I had most in common with was Thayendanegea, Joseph Brant. I was not able to figure out who it was from the clues given and the only thing that I remember that we share is that we both want a river named after us.... There are probably a lot of things that are different with us, so I'm gonna say, I don't know.......What?

One hundred years from now, (in 2109!) imagine that students are learning about Canadian History Makers and they discover you. What will you be remembered for? How were you a Canadian History Maker? You are using your imagination, so think about some things that you would like to accomplish in your life and imagine that you have all the accomplishments of your life to look back on. Write a short profile of yourself, imagining the contributions you have made to the future of Canada.

I hope that I am remembered for making the greatest movie of all time. With things that will appeal to all audiences.

Assignment #5

It was pretty hard for the early Canadians to stay warm, but they did. It was probably more cold because the windows were just holes, so I'm thinking they wore extra clothing and used animal furs from the aboriginals.The aboriginals helped them a lot when they became allies.

It was probably better here though, because in Europe, there weren't many good paying jobs, men were forced to serve in the army, and the government pretty much controlled their life.

My family was born in Canada, so we are already used to the cold.

Assignment #9

Lewis Bright's Journal

Things are a disaster here. I heard that some loyalists are coming from the thirteen colonies soon. This better be wondrous, I've had enough of this. It's taking a really long time to write this, I don't have much time whenever I start. A faster way to take all this down would be a capital idea. I hope whoever finds this takes good care of it.

My friend, Henry Brinker, said that I did a topping job today, and I felt extraordinarily good about that. Uh Oh, time to go again.

I got my information from the website with the loyalist names, and wikipedia.

Assignent #8

I am responding to assignment #8.
Andrew: Alright! Today we have a very special guest (because he's dead), Louis Riel!


*Applause*

Louis Riel: Thank you! Thank You!

*Less Applause*

*Applause stops*

Andrew: So, how's the moustache?

LR: Is this really what this interview is about? Talking about my moustache?

*Laughter*

Andrew: Sorry. Let's get to the interview. How about telling us a little about your self?

LR: Sure. My name is Louis Riel. I was born on October 22nd, 1844, in Rupert's land, and I led the Red River Rebellion. I was a member of Parliament in 1869 and I was forced into exile by the execution of Thomas Scott in the first rebellion.

Andrew: Cool. Was that fun?

LR: No.

Andrew: Oh.

*Laughter*

Andrew: Ok, ok, that's enough.

*faint giggles*

I got my information from the Louis Riel Wikipedia Article.

New look for my blog

Maybe it's time to start fresh...

Assignment #4

I liked Colton's Entry because it is really creative, but I don't agree with the trading with martians part.

I also liked Firas' entry but I can't really talk about it because it is unavailable at this time.

I also looked at Jack's entry but...well, basically all he said was that electronics will be more compact.

I will write some more once I figure out how to get to Firas' blog.

Assignment #6

Malcolm Gladwell is a British born Canadian journalist and author. He was born in the United Kingdom in 1963. He was raised in Elmira, Ontario, Canada, and graduated with a degree in history from the University of Toronto's Trinity College in 1984. During his high school years, Gladwell was an outstanding middle distance runner and won the 1500m Midget Boys title at the 1978 Ontario High School championships in Kingston, Ontario.

Gladwell began his career at The American Spectator, conservative monthly. From 1987 to 1996, he was a science writer (and later the New York bureau chief) for The Washington Post. He is now a staff writer for the New Yorker. Two of his books called,The Tipping Point (2000) and Blink (2005), were international Bestsellers.

I got my information from the Malcolm Gladwell Wikipedia Article.