Calos Bulosan

Our EEP teacher Ms. Eliz let us pick which author we would like to blog and this is the author I have pick Carlos Bulosan. I get his Biography on the internet.

Carlos Bulosan

Carlos Bulosan was born in Pangasinan, a province on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, on November 2, 1911, near the end of a tumultuous period in his country’s history. In 1896, the Filipinos had begun a successful revolt against Spanish rule, and they expected to be granted independence after Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States in the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War of 1898. Instead, the United States annexed the islands, and American troops brutally suppressed the Philippines Insurrection of 1899-1902, though fighting continued until 1913. The years of bloody conflict, during which an estimated two hundred thousand to one million civilians died of disease and starvation, left the country impoverished. Although little is known about his childhood, Bulosan recalled:

"I lived in Mangusmana with my father until I was seven years old. We lived in a small grass hut; but it was sufficient because we were peasants. My father could not read or write, but he knew how to work his one hectare of land, which was the sole support of our big family."

Bulosan attended American-style schools, but left high school after three semesters in order to work to help support the family. Like thousands of other Filipinos, including two older brothers who had gone to California, Bulosan believed that he would find greater freedom and economic opportunity in the United States. He consequently booked passage in steerage aboard a steamer bound for Seattle, Washington.


After the entry of the United States into World War II, Bulosan became the major literary voice of Filipino Americans. The war was a complicated issue for the Pinoy, who were intensely aware of the injustices in the United States but who were eager to participate in the effort to drive the Japanese from the conquered Philippines.  Bulosan in an autobiographical sketch written in 1955 observed that he had

been impelled to write by his “grand dream of equality among men and freedom for all,” as well as his desire “to translate the desires and aspirations of the whole Filipino people in the Philippines and abroad in terms relevant to contemporary history.” Bulosan died in Seattle of tuberculosis on September 11, 1956, leaving behind the manuscript of a posthumously published novel about the twentieth-century history of the Philippines, The Cry and the Dedication (1995).

Carlo Bulosan is a good author for me. He help us fought for our justice. I know he will never be forget. 

Dream - Your Dream defines YOU

Dream is something that sets your present work to a future goal, it can be a vision of hope or vision of a future you want to reach. 

When we say  DREAM as I had said, it is your mind set to achieve something but also a dream is where we feel a sequence of sensation, image, thoughts and many more that passes through our minds when we are sleeping.

How does our dream defines us?

We perceive things we want because that is what we want to see ourselves in in the future, it is where our ambitions are put into hard-work and timelessly act of perseverance just for the sake of achieving our set dream or goal. Therefore our dream is an image of ourselves that concludes that we are what WE DREAM of.

When we reach the point when we sleep and the imaginative world of our dream takes place, it is where what our thoughts and imagination comes in. The super powers we want, the girl or boy we admire, the popularity we wish and for some the simplest act of love we pray for are the ones we have in our sweetest dreams. This is where our creativity and our wishes do come true. Also nightmares cannot be excluded because we all experience it once in a while. This form of dreams or bad dreams are sometimes the reflection of the things we really hate or we are really scared of in the realms of reality.

Whether we say that our dreams our somewhat not that high or just simple indeed, we individuals should respect each of our own ambitions in life because we all differs from each other and that whats make our DREAMS also different from one another.

Always remember our DREAMS defines us.

High School Speech Competion

We didn't have class for entire day. They let us watched the High School Speech Competition in the auditorium. The high school students become more nervous that there will be no longer illumination  round because some of the contestant will no longer come. So it will be a final round only.

I can see that some high school students are shy to perform in front but I admire them because they did it very well. I admire those students who share their life stories to us. I wish I could talked to them and just give some piece of advice that will help them. They really touched our hearts I know god will always be with us just keep holding on. They are really brave for overcoming their fear. I know their coaches really did great job teaching their students.

Each of the contestant give their all and it was all worth it. They caught their audience to listen to them. like the guy who has a so called " sexy voice " makes my classmates feel giddy. And I admire the cute chubby guy who loves her mother so much. I was amazed to the young lady who won because she is so admirable and strong to bravely share her stories to us. She's a great strong pretty lady. I really admire her for handling such problems and I know she will be successful in the future. :)

I really hope I can be like them that can overcome their fear and being strong. I also want to have their public speaking skills. lol. hahahah had fun watching them.  

Ma'am. Eliz let us watched the movie of the Phantom of the Opera.
At first I thought that it was boring and I will not liked it. I didn't know that it was all about music that I'm into. I really had fun watching it.
heres the plot summary written by shinyhappypeoples in IMDb

The story of a young chorus girl, Christine - a young talented singer who, with the right training, could become world famous. While rehearsing at the Opera Populaire, where weird and unexplainable things happen, she captures the attention and the heart of The Phantom, or as the Opera Populaire call him...The Opera Ghost. But he is not a ghost - he is a disfigured musical genius who has hidden away for years to avoid the cruel stares of strangers. With the Phantoms help, Christine becomes the venue's leading lady, but tragedy awaits as the young soprano has fallen for the charms of handsome noble Viscount Raoul De Chagny, not realizing her Angel of Music is deeply in love with her. Insane with jealousy and unable to see the object of his affection, and ultimately is obsession, in the arms of another man, The Phantom kidnaps Christine - unaware of the lengths Raoul is prepared to go to get her back.

I was really happy watching it. After I watched it I'm always singing the song they sung I cant get it off my mind. I'm always dreaming to be a classical singer and hoping that someday I will be given opportunity for my singing career. I also dreamed of  being Christine in the play someday. I really love everything The characters , The play, EVERYTHING. 

Media Literacy Seminar

I really enjoy this seminar because the speakers are good. I did not expect that I will enjoy this seminar because I'm not into writing. I just listened to them because we will have a quiz about it. I listened to them because I'm interested of what they're saying. I learned a lot of things when it comes to writing.

The first speaker talked about how to write effectively. All the tips she gave us can be use in our future. We should not always forget the question " so what?" why should the readers care? Answering that question will improve your writing skills. She shared to us the Art of Interview.

1. Embrace the silence
2. Do not be afraid to play dumb
3. takes not for more questions
4. Research is a process of gathering data, not the result
5. Start strong

The second speaker discussed the social issues. I'm impressed the way she handle herself in front talking about social issues. She said that why is it that people don't even bother to notice people that needs help people that are in danger. People just want entertainment. Some important topics are not been talked about because we are just focusing on things that are entertaining us. We could have been saving lives if we only knew.

The last speaker talked about the role of the media and advocacy journalism. The media has three roles: to inform, to educate and to entertain. While advocacy journalism, should always look at all the sides of the issue to promote fairness. Corroboration is also important. 

I really had fun listening to them and learning so much things. We should not just write we should think what should we write and how to write effectively.

Speech Choir Competition

I will never forget the Speech Choir Competition. It was awesome and we really work hard in preparing our costumes, props, and how we will deliver the speech. All of us did the great job and I know we really had fun. Though its quite sad because this is the end of our English term.
I'm really happy for all of us because I know we all work hard for this. 

When we are practicing our speech choir we had some little misunderstandings but we still cope up with it. There are times that are practice are always delayed because we forgot to reserve rooms and some of our classmates are already gone. But we thank our leaders for leading us even if we are lazy and naughty. Special thanks to our Choreographer who work hard for our steps. Though sometimes our leaders will shout at us we understand it and we still loved them even if they already turned as a monster (kidding). All of our hard works are worth it because we won. WE ARE THE CHAMPION. I'm really proud that TM won but I'm still happy for all our components. You did a great job guys we know it. 

We will not win if we don't have a good leaders and of course if we don't have team work.
We go home late because of this. But I know its all worth it. Its just makes me sad because I will miss this kinds of competition. Because of this our relationship to each other becomes strong. We know each other better now. We thank all of our English teachers for making our English term happy and for giving us knowledge. because of them we overcome our fear in English.

Ignite Speech

I was really amazed when I watched ignite speakers in front of the stage. They're all good especially my classmate Charella. They have a good grammar and the way they speak is really good. I know they are all nervous because they are in front of many people. I admire them for showing confidence in front and over coming their fear. We are still proud of you Cha for over coming your fear.

Before the ignite speech competition. We had our own ignite where we all prepare speech and power point. At first I was scared that I might failed because I think my speech aren't good. When I delivered my speech it was almost good but I failed in my last paragraph but I still cope up with it. After my speech all of my classmates congratulates me because I did good. They even tell me that I might be chosen to be the ignite speaker of our class. Sadly , I was not but I'm still happy and proud of myself. I'm happy for Charella because I know that she will do good than me. I'm still happy because I got a high grade.

I'm happy for the guy who win and for those who had a place. You are all winner for us because you overcome your fear and prove yourself. We really had fun watching you guys doing it well. WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU!

Public Speaking Contest

I really had fun in the Public Speaking Contest. I was lucky to be one in the 6 students that my teacher choose to compete with other students in other blocks. At first I felt nervous because I still didn't memorize the last paragraph of my speech so I had to remove it. When I deliver my speech it was almost good but at the last paragraph of my speech I started to stutter when look at the judges. But even if I did not make it in the final round at least I experience it. I still did it , overcoming my fear and I'm still lucky that my teacher trust me on this.

 I was really happy for those students who make it to the final round especially to my classmates Pam and Mil they are my best friends. All of the students who compete in the final round was good. And I'm so happy that my classmate was the 2nd runner we are still proud of him. He did great job overcoming his fear and proving himself to the other people that he can. Before my teacher choose who will compete in the Public Speaking Contest my teacher ask us to have a News report and Persuasive speech. He gave me a high grade in our News Report because he told me that I did good among the other reporters. When he is about to call the name of the students that he choose I was really nervous but when I finally hear my name I was very happy because he trust me.

 Though I did not make it to the final round I'm still happy and proud of myself because I make my mom and dad proud of me. I know that its not easy to compete with other students especially those students who are fluent in speaking English. At first I was scared because I'm not good in English I don't know how to answer if the judges ask me. I'm scared at people because they might laugh if I answer it wrong or my grammar is not appropriate. And now see? I've overcome my fear in Public Speaking. A piece of advice for those people who are like me, you should not under estimate yourself just believe that you can do it and if you want to do it don't be scared. KAYA YAN!

Plagiarism

What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is copying another's work or his/her original ideas.

Many people do this thing especially students. Sometimes when students have an assignment they tend to xerox their classmates work. I know most of the students didn't know that it was already plagiarism. I've seen many people like to put quotes in their caption without credit of the owner, do you know that it is also consider as plagiarism? Yes it is because you're copying other people ideas.

Did you know that plagiarism is consider as a crime now? According to my research plagiarism carries a penalty of 3-6 years imprisonment and a fine of (50,000-150,000.00), if prosecuted under the law. So if you want to borrow quotes from others you should put a credits. We should be very careful of what we are copying. We should know plagiarism for us to be aware.

I remember when I was in high school my teacher gave an assignment, so what I did is I ask my classmates work and xerox it. Her format is exactly the same as mine so my teacher gave her a punishment I didn't know that it was really for me. She makes me feel guilty and realize that what I did is bad. She pretend to get mad at my classmate because she is " lazy " just want a grade without studying, I feel bad that time and I bravely tell her that it was my fault.

How can we avoid plagiarism?

1. Paraphrase- If you have found information that fits for your assignment, you need to read it and put it into your own words. You should not just copy and paste it because it is consider plagiarism already.

2. Gave credit to everything he/she said- If you want to put a quotes that you just search on the google you should also  put the owner of that quotes

3. Referencing- Its very important to put a reference where you get the information. You should put the website where you found the information. Its because it is easy to search the words in the google and it will just appear.

The best way is to think of your own IDEA.