Monday, October 24, 2011

And with us was a man of the cloth
A Rabbi, no less, who dared eat broth
Made of the blood of Christian kids
The remains of which, he auctioned and gave to the highest bids
Sold them he did to other evil folk
Witches and devils, and one particularly fiendish bloke
Another Jew of course
Who ate that broth with no remorse
But that Rabbi, he was the worst
A money stealer, though not the first
As many others, Jews to be sure, often stole
But this rabbi, he certainly had no soul
For he stole from the poor, the weak, the sad. To the devil he must have been enslaved
For I know not a man more depraved

Friday, August 26, 2011

I honestly cannot wait for English this year. Last year, I learned a great deal of skills in English class, and I think that if this year resembles the previous year in any manner, I will learn very much. I'm expecting very much from Mr. Byron, my teacher, but I hope, in particular, that he'll teach me to write better as I love writing. From Mr. Rojek, I learned many creative ways to express myself effectively, and I'm hoping to increase my adroitness this year as well.
As far as things I would like to do, reading is at the top of the list. I enjoyed the books I read in American Literature immensely, and I can't wait to continue reading fascinating books. I'm especially excited this year for books like The Canterbury Tales, which I studied extensively in European history. Also, to enhance my understanding of the novels I read, I hope Mr. Byron will do elaborate reviews with our class on the subtle nuances and hidden meanings; By studying the books our class reads, I'm confident that I can, in turn, become a better writer. Also, I want to work on many class projects. In the past, I've benefited greatly from peer editing my friends' work and ideas, and I know if I continue studying in groups this year, I can more fully utilize my English experience.
I'm very enthusiastic for English class this year, and I hope to gain much from learning from Mr. Byron.