Some Questions for Task Two

Here is a list of some questions that I plan on asking my brother for the interview. I believe these questions will be good to find out what he currently thinks about education, and what he thought in the past about education. You will know his current job status and what his future plans are or goals he may have. And to just really find out what he thinks about getting a higher education, if it's just a waste of his time and what he could be doing in the world without the higher education level. All around I think these are some good questions. If you think otherwise please let me know, I would greatly appreciate it thank you.




Why have you not gone back to school?                                                                                              Were is it you work at now job wise and why?                                                                                        What is your view on school do you think it is negative or posisitive?                                                         Have you ever thought about going back to school?

Do you see MMA as a way out of a higher education
Do you ever regret dropping out of college and and why?




Ms.Chastain,
I apologize I don't know what the deal is with my post it's showing up on my edit post in order, than on my blog it's moving my questions around for some reason.

Puerto Rican Childhood, Question for Reflection and Writing

Cuento, is a Spanish word meaning literally "story" or "tale". Cuento may specifically refer to folk tales, a category of folklore that includes stories passed down through oral tradition. For example, when you were young your mom might have told you a cuento. A cuento could be like, Little Red Riding Hood, or The Three Little Pigs, and even Cinderella. All those are cuentos story's or a fairy tale your mom might have read to you while you were little. In the reading of A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood the word is used in the same manner, except that the cuento is based on telling about what it was like to be a Puerto Rican woman, about a real life subject. The passage talks about life on the island and life in the United States, New York City, and California and tells the story or cuento of a Puerto Rican woman. For example, I am going to attempt to write a short cuento about what I experienced when I was younger.
As I would sit there calm, being quiet sitting in front of the couch. My mother Donella, would sit behind me while braiding my hair, and tell me things I might face in my life being a mixed African American. One story that has always stuck with me, for some reason it hit me the most. She told me that when I was  six years of age, she took me to the doctor's office, known as Kaiser Permante in Kansas City, MO. I was there to get a check up because I was not filling well. While standing in line she was confronted by two older African American ladies, who were both upset. They called her names and taunted her. All this was because I was mixed, my dad being black and my mom white blacks looked down on this still, and while growing up I was going to have to face obstacles like this. Because I was a mixed African American I would grow up with people who might ask me questions like,"why are you that color", "is your dad black or white", and even "are you mexican"? I can't recall how many times my mother would tell me this, but glad she did sit on that couch and tell me that story though short a important lesson learned. As today I still get asked those questions and even some blacks dislike me because I'm not like them. Either way mom would always say "you are who you are and be proud of it".

Sister Flowers Question #2

Are people that are unable to go to school smarter than college professors? Yes I do agree some people, that do not attend school are smarter than college professors. I think people learn outside of school or that  don't attend school pick up knowledge from other people. I also just call it some people have more common sense than others. For instance take my g/f for example if you put her in front of a book for a hour she can recite the content to you. Then if you ask her a common sense question you'll get a completely blonde answer in response. Same withe people that didn't attend school they probably picked up knowledge on something from someone else or from doing there own reading if able. Just being exposed to something will increase your knowledge on the subject. So a college professor who is smart, is probably smart in a certain area like Math, English, or Physics. But when you put the two together and make them answer a question of common sense that the professor has not been exposed to but the person who has no school has. Chances are most likely the person without the schooling is going to know the question. I also think the environment that your raised in can play a big role on how you learn and how much you can take in as a person teacher or not. Otherwise I also believe that people who don't go to school, some are smarter than college professors. Why do I think this, because once again there just exposed to more in real life and have to find other methods of learning not just by the book. A professor concentrates on a subject not a variety of things. Another example no offense to you, If you put us in a room and give us a test about cars how they function and all and say you have no knowledge of cars, chances are I'll probably score higher not because I'm smarter per say but because I've been around it more and have picked up knowledge on the subject that you may have not have about vehicles. So I do agree with the question but also think your environment plays a big roll on what you know as a person or as a professor.

Subjects interested in for Task Two

Respond to your blog, subjects that you are interested in interviewing and writing about for Task Two.


For Task Two I am going to write about my oldest sibling Kyle Ziemann and why he isn't going back to school.

• Why are you interested in these subjects?
• Im interested in this subject because he's my oldest brother, and why he isn't going back to school to further his education.
• What makes him/her interesting and unique?
• Because he's my older brother and may have a complete different opinion on education, than what I have. He is also a MMA fighter, and works as a prison guard, so that may alter his opinion on the questions
• What sort of questions would you ask and why?
• Not sure, think there going to be about why he isn't taking his education farther. Because of what his background is and what he does right now he probably thinks different about higher education.
• What sort of problems do you think may arise for Task Two?
• My questions not being clear enough or not getting a clear answer to a question.
• What do you anticipate? Why?
• That this paper is not going to be easy, because Im going to have to go off of his answers. I will have to use supporting details somehow in this paper, but those will have to come from his side not from my memory.
• What questions do you have for Task Two?
• Not to sure on what kind of questions to ask him, I'm kinda stumped there but i'll give it a try.
• Why are you not going back to school?
• Do you think a higher education is needed for everyday life?
• How can more education help you or not help you later on in the future?

Self-Evaluation

Self-Evaluation

What is the thesis for your paper?

My thesis for the paper was, that Zach got up everyday to medication and intermediate cathertization. While doing so he always stayed positive about it. Therefore being a inspiration to me in my everyday experiences and life.

List the main points you make in your paper.

-That Zach suffered from SpinaBifida everyday of his life.

-He always kept a clear head, and thought positive everyday.

-By him staying positive, made me fill that if he could do it so could I.

-Some of the other main points were the supporting details.

What was the most helpful advice you received from your peer evaluation?

I really didn't get any helpful advice from my peer's, they read it and told me it sounded good.

What was the most helpful information you received in class for your paper?

To show supporting details, or describe experiences that support my thesis.

How many drafts of this paper do you think you wrote and how/when did you write them? For example, did you compose at the keyboard, did you write lots of notes to yourself, did you pre-write or outline, did you write in small chunks of time or sit down and produce an entire draft at one sitting?

I wrote two drafts and revised the second one as well as turning it in so you could revise it, and glad I did. I didn't write any notes to myself it was done by memory that I have of the past. I wrote the paper during seperate times,as I had to take a break sometimes and think what to write.

What would you do differently with this paper to make it more effectively, or what did you try to do that you just don’t think you got a good handle on?

I believe my thesis could have been better, I tried but it was kinda a hard subject. My thesis was a pain I just didn't really know how to word it.

What are most pleased with about this paper?

That I finished it on time, in the past I would of been lucky to write half a page. I actually tried to understand the concept of the paper, and put real effort in it. Though at times it was difficult I kept on going, and I also think I did good with the supporting details in the paper.

My response to Fill in the Blanks

My topic is my little brother, and the assertion is how he was a positive influence in my life. I would like for the reader to understand that even though he was disabled he was still a big impact on how i view life.

"On Becoming a Chicano"

Labels can easily determine how someone or something is viewed. Such example I think would be like a Pit Bull people have labeled them as a bad dog, due to their sometimes, violent nature. But in this case it is a label of race telling of how a race may be looked at and judged because of what others may do or say. Like my own race of African American we have a label as being loud obnoxious people, or start trouble or just get into trouble. In some ways this is true but the African American race can also be just like anybody else quiet,easy to get along with, outgoing, and eager to be successful in life. Such as someone may see me and think "oh great here comes the African American", that I fill is labeling without knowing who or what the person is about and making up your mind before you even know the person or what something is really about. 
Rodriguez changes in the fact that he starts out viewing himself as a Mexican American otherwise known as a Chicano being close to family and friends. As he stared out in grade school one major thing took effect and that was his environment that he was in was different outside of his family's environment He chose to speak different as well. At this point he was viewed as a Chicano in the eyes of other classmates and employees at his school. He also states that he feels guilty to represent a non-academic cultural in another words he labels himself pretty much. His next change was that of language being of his descent he was comfortable speaking Spanish. This became a problem as he was around people who knew English. This caused some problems as he couldn't communicate as well with others so he had to take on more of the English language. So he takes on the name of the "gringo" as he was moving up from his current point among people. Later in the passage he was also called a "pocho" because his education level was higher, though pocho was seen as a Mexican with gringo habits. All three words have there meanings of what they are and throughout the passage he shows all of them whether being a Chicano with family and friends or being called a pocho, or gringo from others. In the end he was still a Chicano to family and good friends.

"How it Feels to Be Colored Me" Question

Why does Hurston use the phrase "extenuating circumstances"? That's a good question, I believe she is trying to say that she is different than other blacks in the United States she isn't indian and sees herself as a regular human being . I'm not to sure really that's a tough question. Thats what I believe it meant. She used that phrase saying that extenuating circumstances because she doesn't see herself as a threat to others even though she is a black woman. I believe she is serious about her race but at the same time she feels mutual, as it states in the reading "At certain times I have no race". meaning she is comfortable with herself whether she is black, white, or asian, making it known that it doesn't matter what you are that were all human regardless. Even when she is around all whites she still fills herself as being her she acknowledges she's black but doesn't pay attention to the fact, even if the environment that she is in is different such as being around a different ethnic group. 

Response to one question for "Rite of Passage"

Well to start off I don't have any memory of my actual grandparents, but there is someone who did mean alot to me, and that was my aunt's mother. I have some memory of my aunts mom, who more less was my grandma. Every Thanksgiving grandmas house was the place to be with friends, family, and not immediate family. She was always a happy person always had a smile on her face whether or not something negative was going on or if she was having a bad day. Whenever we had family problems she was the lady to go to so we could vent and get things out as she was a very understanding individual and looked at things from both views. In another words she was just the person you could depend on know matter what.

Grandma what a lady you never knew what she had in store for you. There was one evening when know one was getting along, everybody was having one of those days. Well for some odd reason it decided to rain that day and were she lived if it rained the bridge to get out would be flooded over by the small creek. And of course thats exactly what happen, so the whole family ended up being stuck there for few hours before the creek would lower. She did nothing but talk positive to us as we were fighting about small things as we all do. But somehow by the time we left she had us all getting along and, "Not wanting to take each other outside with a baseball bat", as my mother would say. Somehow in that old but lovely heart she was always a inspiration to us all and left us all with smiles on our faces know matter what the case was.

What I might write about for task one.

I have alot I could write about for task one. My older brother kyle who is a professional MMA fighter, My younger brother Zach who passed away , or even my mom in just in general how she has been a strong women in raising 5 boys. Im thinking about writing about one of my family members and how they have either influenced or affected my life in general. I dont really know of any problems that may come up while doing so, other than either one is going to be a tough topic to write about.

A Little About Josh Ziemann

My name is Josh Ziemann and I graduated from Cameron R-1 Class Of 2003. While attending High School I also graduated from Art Instruction School. After graduating I wasn't certain on what I wanted to do in the career field. I am now after 7 years of wondering what would suit me best, going to pursue a degree as A Assistant Physical Therapist. I enjoy helping others who are disabled or in need of help. Two of my younger brothers were born with Spinabifida so I understand what people go through, and have learned how to appreciate life and others.

I was born June 29, 1984 in Harrisonville, Mo. I lived in Grandview, Mo, which is where I went to elementary school. After my 6th grade year my family and I moved to a small town by the name of Weatherby, Mo were I was home schooled for my seventh grade year. The following year I then was enrolled into Maysville R-1 we’re I completed my 8th grade year. After that year my family decided it was time to move again, which we relocated to Cameron, Mo, were I finished my high school years. Besides basics of were I lived a couple of my passions are cars, and making others smile and laugh. Perhaps one day I may collect cars and I may purchase a vehicle from you. Who knows though you never know what the future may bring.

Now I'll be honest I've never been a big fan of reading or writing, there just not my favorite things to do. But when I actually sit and look at things from a different perspective both come into play in my life alot. Example: (while I'm at work if I don't read or write down a task that has been done or needs to be done it could lead to some kind of punishment). Outside of the workplace I also read and keep up in current events through the Newspapers, Magazines, and current Car Magazines. While working on my own vehicle I read and have to understand what it is I'm reading or I could cause damage to my vehicle, or possibly someone else's vehicle like yours and I don't think that would make I or yourself to happy. So I do use reading and writing in different environments and in everyday life without realizing I do so.

My inspiration for coming back to school was because of family and good friends, and the desire to better myself as a person. I'm also tired of making Thirty to Thirty Five Thousand in a year just doesn't cut it anymore. Lets see my favorite color is blue, and favorite T.V. Channel is the Speed Channel. I love to just drive to take my mind off of things so I can think clearly. I’m friendly and a very approachable person, and probably by far the easiest person you can get along with.