The Leopard man essay

Today in society people can be either conformity or nonconformity. In Logan Fey's article, "The Society of Leopard Man", he says," Normally I find myself unimpressed with individuals who radically change their appearance through Extreme tattooing, Piercings, hair mutilations etc. Such people are desperate for society's attention." He basically states that most of the time be part of society but the other part to get it of you mind. I personally agree to a certain point. Not all they people who are different change for attention.

Fey's argument says, "Society tends to discourage people from expressing their unique ideas and behaving in ways that are different from their peers." Leopard man is a great example. Although leopard man has tattoos all over his body and lives in isolation, he doesn't care about what other people say. Tom Leppard, known as the Leipard Man is 60 years old and lives in the Scottich wilderness. He basically live the life of a leopard. Logan explains to us that we are scared of the things we don't understand.

Leopard Man changed his appearance for himself. He doesn't want to bring attention he just is the way he is. People's comments don't bother him, he goes on with this life. In my eyes he lives like a normal person. The author says, "He ventures into civilization only when he needs food and supplies, he wears clothing to cover up his colorful body."  When he's is himself it is when he's free. Some people think it's a freak out of this world, some people actually like the way he is. I for example like how the leopard man is, he does what make them happy. Not all freaks are freaky, some actually are worth being around with.

In elementary school a girl transferred from Washington. She was one of those people who were very loud but she wouldn't hang out with anybody. She was tough, but very caring that was made nonconformist. From the look of the girl she was like everyone else, but in inside there was something different. I thought she was a little freaky, but sometimes she wasn't. She, not hanging out with any one, was happy.

Logan said "Society tends to discourage people from expressing their unique ideas and behaving in ways that are different from their peers." I agree with him to a certain point. Not every on changes to get opinions from other people. I would encourage you to not judge people until you really know who they are. I know that's not to happen, so from time to time go with society and other times don't.

Vocabulary #9

1.The savory cake was destroyed by her.

Savory: delicious

2. That jacket entice me but I chose a shirt.

Entice:tempt

3. The tactless boy asked the man if he was sick.

Tactless: insensitive

4. Every  person has to have integrity.

Integrity: self-respect

5. I will compensate you when I have to money.

Compensate: to pay for service

6. I aloof during reading time.

Aloof: disinterested

7. I don't like when people goad me. 

Goad: to taunt

8. Loaners don't have cohorts, I have many.

Cohorts: friends

Five things you could do to become a better dancer

Five things you could do to become a better dancer

1. Practice.  Practice makes perfect. The more you practice the better you get. You will have a better chance of remembering the routine if you practice it. It would also make a good exercise. Don’t practice too much the day you have to perform because you will get nerves and will mess up.”With too much practice time, you will decrease your motivation, and waste time” (TorentoDance.com).

2. Expect challenges, Never give up.  Don’t quit just because you don’t get the routine. We all have bad and good days.To become a better dancer you have to take challenges. Overcoming those challenges can help you in many ways. “ Once you begin to work hard in spite of the way you feel, you will develop a confidence and level of personal integrity in yourself that will inspire you to work hard on the days you don’t feel like it (danceingwith3tsdanceshoes.com).

3. Stretch. Stretching can make you with you flexibility. Stretch so you don't pull any muscles. You have to warm up no matter what.”The more limber your legs are, the easier it will be to move them” (faceproductions.com). You have to make a habbit of stretching.

4. Choose the right instructor.  The instructor has to make you want to dance. A good instructor doesn’t only teach you routines but they also correct your mistakes. “There are teachers who make you feel less confident, fat, ugly, and worse about your dancing. Avoid these people at all cost” (TorontoDance.com). The instructor has to just right.

5. Work towards a goal. “Specific goals are critical to achieving success because without them, you will not be challenged to grow because there is no pressure to get better” (TorontoDance.com). If you have a specific goal, it will make you better. Without a goal, you will go no where. It is the same with life. working for a goal can make you learning easier.

Works Cited

"5 Tips for Becoming a Better Dancer." TorontoDance.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013

"Dancing With3Ts Teamwork, Timing and Technique." DancingWith3Ts Teamwork, Timing and Technique. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

"Top 10 Tips for Becoming a Better Dancer." Face Productions. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013.

My Favorite mistake

A mistake I will never forget was when my cousin, friends and I ditched school two days in the row. We all thought we were never going to get caught. The first day we ditched we walked to Boomers. We stayed there until the afternoon. After Boomers we walked to Bk. Once we all finished eating we went back to school because our parents were going to pick us up. Inside I felt well pleased because we didn’t get caught. I guess our parents we not notified that we didn’t go because they didn't say anything. Since we didn’t get caught, we decided to do it again.

They next day I asked my dad for money, when he dropped me off. My cousin was already waiting there. Once we were all together we left. We waited for the bus and took it to the transport center. Then they decided to go to SLO. Once we got there we went to eat lunch. After lunch, we went shopping. We had a blast, unfortunately it was getting late. We went back to the bus, But we went to eat at Hometown first. Once we finished, we went back to the bust stop again and without knowing we got on the wrong bus. We didn’t notice that we got on the wrong bus until, we didn’t recognize the way. We all started to panicking. Once the bus dropped everyone off, we asked the driver what bus went to Santa Maria. He told us that we needed to wait two hours before the bus came. It was 4 when the bus came. we got home around 5:30 pm. My parents asked me where was I, I said, “ I went to a friends house and my phone died.”

“Next time uses your friends phone.”

“I will”

My phone had actually died so i had proof of that.

The next day after school my mom was mad at me because they found out that I had ditched two days in a row. Tk gave all of us two days of detention. My parents took my phone away and I couldn’t go out of my house, with the exception of school. And so far I haven’t ditched school, and hopefully I won’t again.

I Learned that if you are going to ditch, don’t ditch two days in a row they will find out. If they don’t find out the first day, just leave it alone because eventually you will get caught. Also, if you are going to take the bus make sure you know the bus routes. You will get lost and that is not a good feeling.

Vocabulary #8

1. The frugal tv didn't work.

Frugal:cheap

2. We made plays for Friday night, but the plan were awry.

Awry:not according to plan

3. In movies, at the end the villain demises. 

Demise:death 

4. Before he belittled her, they were great friends.

Belittle:to insult

5. Terrorists jeopardize many lives.

Jeopardize:to put in danger

6. Every Saturday, I am indolent because I wake up around 1 pm.

Indolent:lazy

7. If I don't get enough sleep I become ornery. 

Ornery:cranky

8. Breast cancer is malignant; therefore, doctors do whatever they can to prevent it.

Malignant:harmful

Literature Analysis #1

"The short second of Bree Tanner an eclipse novella"
By Stephanie Meyer

In this story, Stephanie wanted her audience to experience another side of the Twilight saga.
Bree had a normal teenage life until Victoria changed her. She now is a newborn. She meets Riley, he is making a newborn vampire army. But Bree meets an older vampire, Diego.They become really good friends. One day everything changes they discover that everything that Riley has told them is false. Before the confront Riley, Diego kisses Bree. Diego goes to confront Riley but never comes back. Riley tells Bree he sent him somewhere, but he is actually dies. Victoria made this army to kill Bella but Edward kills her. The whole newborn army is dead except Bree. She explains everthing to the Cullens and they take charge. Bree's life will never be the same.


2.Theme
Love: Love helps them discover the truth and helps them stay together. It give Bree comfort that someone is looking out for her.
Mystery: Mystery is huge in this book. Bree doesn't understand why this happened to her or how to go on with her life. Riley doesn't tell much, he keep everything to him and wont give explanations.

3.Tone
The tone of Stephanie is very mysterious and it has a little bit of love. Some examples are:
" But then, what do want us for?"
"Wouldn't Riley's standard of living be a little higher if he surround himself with decent vampires? If we're supposed to protect her, shouldn't he be looking for the smart ones?"
"He ducked close and kissed me-just a peck, but right on the lips. The shock of it zinged through my whole body."

4." I didn't want to speak up and draw attention,.."(pg.2)
This is an example of foreshadowing because at the end Bree isn't the same shy girl.
" I had to get to Diego." (pg.137)
This is an example of motivation characterization because all the action Bree makes is so that she can have Diego back.
" We cannot kill this child." (pg.150)
This dramatic irony because she stll gets killed by the Volturi.
" We were hunters, not an army. There was no team. It was a race for blood." (pg.139)
This is the climax because they all are fighting to kill Bella Swan, they want her blood.
"Seattle under siege-death toll rises again." (pg.1)
This i an example of the exposition because that is what vampires do, kill to survive. An the story is about vampires.

Vocabulary #7

1. Bad grades inhabit you from going to homecoming.
Slow or stop from happening

2. It is aberrant for my brother to get good grades.
Unusual/unexpected

3. I loathe peanut putter, therefore, I never eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
To hate

4. My twin friends have a prowess skills in basketball.
Exceptional skill or ability

5. Kindergarteners have incoherent handwriting.
Unable to understand

6.  " Lived the way I wanted" is what I want to be written on my epitaph.
A headstone or what's written there

7. I always have to elaborate on my writing.
To add more detail

8. Their countenance were super intimidating.
Face/facial expression