Seedfolks Chapter 7: Virgil (revise/edit)
Virgil and his dad are originally from Haiti.
Virgil’s dad was a bus driver in Haiti, but in Cleveland, he drives a taxi;
he gets information from his “library” of passengers to ultimately find ways
to get rich quick - he is money hungry, this is his number 1 goal.
he gets information from his “library” of passengers to ultimately find ways
to get rich quick - he is money hungry, this is his number 1 goal.
Virgil is there to support his dad and his “get-rich-quick-schemes”.
While the Dad wants to be successful in America (which is normal,
like every other immigrant starting a new life), he is misusing the community
garden for self-profit, for a money-making opportunity; this is NOT the
reason why the garden was started. The garden was started to build a
caring (cross-cultural) community.
like every other immigrant starting a new life), he is misusing the community
garden for self-profit, for a money-making opportunity; this is NOT the
reason why the garden was started. The garden was started to build a
caring (cross-cultural) community.
Theme:
This chapter teaches us that when you have a idea or goal in mind, you
MUST do your homework first and make a plan; if you don’t, chances are
you will not be successful, just like Virgil’s dad who planted lettuce
in the off-season. Karma got him!
This chapter teaches us that when you have a idea or goal in mind, you
MUST do your homework first and make a plan; if you don’t, chances are
you will not be successful, just like Virgil’s dad who planted lettuce
in the off-season. Karma got him!
This chapter also teaches us that to reach a goal you must be nurturing,
passionate, and hardworking on a daily basis.
passionate, and hardworking on a daily basis.
Examples of similes:
“The we walked back and forth picking up broken glass, like chickens pecking seeds.”
“A rat ran right up one of their legs. The dude screamed, just like women do with a mouse in cartoons only louder.”
“The minute it came up, it started to wilt. It was like a baby always crying for its milk”.
Virgil is supportive/helpful to his dad, hopeful/optimistic that dad’s plan would work; after the garden, Virgil becomes disappointed in and ashamed of his dad for his scheme to get rich and get him an 18 speed bike.
Math
Math take-home task #3 due Thursday.
Knowledgehook Mission 1 due Friday (55% remain incomplete)
Writing
begin a draft copy (handwritten) of your own version of "shades of red"
Science
lab 2 changes of state (solid to liquid to gas to liquid) due Monday
Geography
6 Humberlea landmarks due Thursday; begin your special place following Florida example provided.
Reading
begin Seedfolks lesson chart from Kim to Virgil
