After the Reading Part 2:The Ed Sullivan show

The Ed Sullivan show was created on 6/20/1948.It was an American variety show.It was hosted by A former entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan.It was one of the most popular shows of the decade.It was Originally called Toast of the Town until 9/25/1955.It took place in What we call today,The ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.Its now the home of The David Letterman show.The show had 1071 episodes.He brought many famous performers like ,Aretha Franklin Elvis Presley,The Doors,Jakie Robinson,The Supremes,Jimmie Boyd,The Rolling Stones,Mickie Mantle ,Tom Jones, Buddy Rogers,Ike and Tina Turner, The Beatles And many more.The show had many seasons Until Late 1960s.It ended without a series finale.The show did had on and off specials until Ed Sullivan's death in 1974.The show had reruns on TV Land In the late 1990s.
Ed Sullivan

After the Reading Part1:Shirley Temple

Shirley Jane Temple was born on 4/23/1928 In Santa Monica California.She is famous for her work and movies like Kid's Last Stand The Kid's Last Fight American Creed Glad Rags to Riches Polly Tix in Washington Now I will Tell Baby Take a Bow And her best work,Her breakthrough performance,Bright Eyes A musical comedy.Shirley temple Was a American Ambassador.But life wasn't simple.Shirley was the first person to ever on TV Admit to have Brest Cancer.She survived.Today Shirley is 79 years old.On 4/23/2008,She will be 80!!!!

Q&As

What is a prodigy and why does the mother want the main character to become one?
Prodigy-A young person who is expectionally talented or intelligent.Her mom wanted her to be a prodgy and to be famous.
How does the mother prepare her daughter for fame?
She got her to read books on famous things and she got her do piano lessons.
What talents does the girl have?
She has piano skills
Why does she start the piano lessons and how is the mother going to pay for them?
Her mom saw a girl on the The Ed Sullivan show and she was playing the piano.Her mom felt that her daughter can do better so she got her to do piano lessons.
What do Auntie Lindo and Jing-Mei's mother have in common?
They are disapointed In both there daughters.Aunt Lindo Was upset because her daughter Was Too busy winning trophys that she doesnt spend time with her.Jin meis mom wants her to win trophys But feels shes too stuborn
In your own words, relate the events of the recital.
Jin mei Played the piano and It was horrible.The notes were off key.But she kept playing anyways.Butshe kept playing anyways.When the song was over,Nobody liked it Except for her teacher(He is deaf),And the rest just gave a weak clap.So the show went on and her mom was very dissipointed.Her face was blank.After that,the two had an argument.Then Jinmei wished she wasnt her daughter and wasnt born.
What does the author mean when she says, "I didn't have to dowhat my mother said anymore... This wasn't China"? page 97
She means that she can be what she wants to be.She says that all girls in china have to do what there mom says.She says that she doesnt have to do that anymore
What words does the author use to describe her mother's disappointment in her?
She stated her face was blank.The auther said she felt like apart of her was dying
Why does Jing-mei come back to play the piano after her mother's death?
She wanted to remember her and she knows its what her mother wanted

What do my parents expect ?

As my title says,What do My parents expect in me?They expected alot of things.And they are expecting good things.As a student they want me to get an education and as a student,I cant let them down.
My parents raised me to be successful.they want me to graduate from High school and to get a good job,and make alot of money.They want me to get good grades.They want me to be smart and to learn from experience.And to be as good as my siblings.One of my siblings is in jail and my parents don't want me to make the same mistake.
But school isn't the only thing my parents expect,the also expect.They also expect me to do activities like sports or music.when I was little,I wanted to play the drums. I Just grab some sticks(Wooden spoons,)And I bang the table.(The table got ruined because of that).I still like the drums.
In concussion,my parents expect me to be the The best I can and to be successful.And that's why I'm in school today.

Compassion

Quote-"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to behappy, practice compassion.-"Dalai Lama What is compassion?What does it mean?What What do you do when you show compassion.And how do you show compassion?Compassion Is when some one is having a problem and Is In need So You Have The kindness to help them.For example,I saw on TV,A man.Walking and about to take a taxi.It was raining.But he saw a mother and her daughter Also In the rain.So He showed Compassion By Letting Them go in the taxi.Bascicly.Compassion is showing Kindness I agree with this quote. The quote "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion"Means that If someone Is down and depressed,Show some compassion.They will be grateful and feel better.And Its good for you because you just did a good deed.You will bring you happiness.
The Quote also says:If you want to behappy, practice compassion.That means that If You Show compassion,Your doing a good thing and good things might come.In fact,The same person that you show compassion to would show compassion back.So Its good to Practice compassion.
In conclusion,If some is down,Show compassion.They will fell good and You will feel good.So go out there and show some kindness. Because the world needs Compassion and kindness.We all can do it !

Questions on Marigolds

• Why does Lizabeth destroy Miss Lottie's flowers?
• She Did it because everyone else was doing it.She was a follower and not a leader and she was conceived into doing it.
• How does the climax of the story begin a rite of passage from childhood to the beginning of womanhood?
• Because After the climax,The character(Lizabeth)See's the person (Miss Lottie)Suffer for something that was here fault.So then she learns whats Right and whats wrong.
• Why does Miss Lottie never plant marigolds again, despite Lizabeth's remorse?
• She was afraid that the other kids will destroy them again
  

Quotes

How did miss Lotte feel about her living environment?
She doesn't care about nothing but her flowers
Quote:"Miss Lottie's house was the most ramshackle house of all ramshackle"

How was Lizabeth's dad feel about his family living condition?
He was unsatisfied.
Quote:"What must a man do,tell me that?"