Maria's Blog

When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for me to dissolve the bands which have connected me with tests, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that I should declare the causes which impel me to the separation. I believe that we should have no more tests. We should have independence from tests because not everyone can take test, yes you can take tests, but not everyone can take tests and get a good outcome. If we declare independence from tests, we will have less stress, and possibly better grades. Therefore no more tests!

These are the characters from my book and why they are leaders. Mary is a leader in her own way, because she leaves the reservation. By leaving the reservation she inspires Junior to do the same. Where I’m from Mary I'm from the hot and dusty Spokane Indian reservation From dreams of a better life Dreams of breaking free From giver-uppers and traditionalists From dreamers I am from my writing I am from keeping my passion a secret From hiding my books under my mattress when ever someone walks by From the basement which I spend most of my time I am from my parents worrying about me Breaking traditions From losing hope on dreams From being spontaneous and following what little happiness I've found I am from out dated textbooks From being thought of as a giver-upper I am from following what will make me happy I am from strength and perseverance From growing poor and never knowing anything else From wasted potential I am from the ...

One major difference between colonial life and my life is the form of education. In my life and society most kids go to school, start in Kindergarten end maybe 12th grade/ college. Where as in the Colonial time period your education, was largely based on your families choice, and religious preference. Some families hired tutors to come to the house, and teach, while very wealthy families sent their children to school in the cities. My life is also different from colonial times because women had close to no rights. Woman were not allowed to own land, or vote. Were as in today's world women are allowed to vote, and we are allowed to own land. Thats it for today kids!

All of us belong to different tribes, because we are all different people. In the book we are currently reading The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,  the main character Junior identifies with many different tribes, as do I. One of the tribes I belong is the swim tribe. I swim everyday, and for the most part it's pretty enjoyable, so theres one. The second tribe I belong to is the tribe friendship, I love all my friends and they always make me laugh. And the third tribe I belong to is the tribe of lifers, I've been with the same seven people since kindergarten, or before. And we all enjoy each other's presence and friendship.