May 11, 16, 17, 2009

Monday, May 11th
Title of Text: Transformers Prequel
Minutes: 50
Summary: Optimus Prime an Megatron were both brothers who protected the world of Cybertron. Then one day, something changed in Megatron that forced him to build an alliance of evil robots. Together, they were the Decepticons. Optimus took action by making the Autobots who fought for good. The allspark became what they fought for and soon, it got launched into space, Megatron followed it to Earth where he crash landed into the ice of Antarctica. Bumblebee, one of the Autobots tried to find the Allspark and has searched through many places in Earth. The war for the Allspark is still young but it is about to begin here on Earth. A connection I have with Megatron is how he followed the allspark. I as well would follow something I desire even if it meant taking an extreme risk. A prediction I have is that Bumblebee will be spotted by the humans while he searches for clues about the allspark.

Saturday, May 16
Title of Text: Series of Unfortunate Events-The Bad Beginning
Minutes: 60
Summary: A group of kids named Klaus, Sunny (the baby) and Violet Baudelaire were people who always had bad luck. One day while they were at a beach, a man they knew named Mr. Poe came and told them their parents had died in a fire. The kids were then taken to their family member Count Olaf which they didn't know very well. They were told that Violet would get their parents' money once she was old enough. While living at Count Olaf's house, they weren't treated like human beings. Count Olaf ordered them to make dinner for him and his theater troupe which was 10 people already, plus the three of them was 13. They didn't know what or how to cook so they went over to their neighbor Justice Strauss and borrowed a cook book. They decided to make a sauce with spaghetti for a tasty pasta treat. When the troupe came home, Count Olaf demanded roast beef and the kids were shocked. The troupe was mad and they just got drunk from their wine instead of eating. Klaus eventually became enraged and shouted at Count Olaf. Count Olaf struck Klaus in the face and they went to bed. A connection I have with Klaus is that just like him, I would become enraged if someone got me very mad. A prediction I have is that the kids will try to plan an escape from Count Olaf so they can get away from their harsh treatment and try to live by themselves. A question I have is why did Count Olaf get so mad about them not cooking roast beef if he didn't even tell them to? It doesn't seem fair for the kids.

Sunday, May 17
Title of Text: Series of Unfortunate Events-The Bad Beginning
Minutes: 90
Summary: When the Baudelaire kids woke up, they went to the kitchen and found Count Olaf waiting. Count Olaf was talking about how he was sorry for the way he acted and that he should try again. He made them some oatmeal and they ate wondering if it was poisoned. Count Olaf then said that he would like the kids to star in his play the Marvelous Marriage. When Count Olaf left, the kids went over to Justice Strauss and borrowed some books because they thought Count Olaf was up t something. Klaus read one of the books all night and read that a possible plan is that when Violet says “I do.” in her part, Count Olaf would actually marry her and then take the inheritance of the Baudelaire family. Klaus woke up early and when he saw Count Olaf come down, he felt very confident. He explained what he thought was Count Olaf's plan was and Count Olaf said that Klaus got him. He told Klaus to tell his sisters and he did. First, he woke up Violet and broke the news which shocked Violet. Then, when they went to get Sunny, they didn't find her anywhere near. They noticed Count Olaf in the doorway. They followed him outside to the backyard and there, they found a birdcage hanging at the top of a tall tower. In the birdcage was none other than Sunny. Count Olaf said that Violet has to marry Count Olaf or Sunny will be dropped thirty feet right to the solid ground. Violet said yes and the day of the play came fast. Violet and Klaus were putting their costumes on thinking hard about what they can do to stop the marriage. The ultimate problem is building up fast. Violet must marry Count Olaf and give up the inheritance or Sunny will receive a gigantic plunge to the ground and time is ticking away. Violet has to do anything to save her inheritance and Sunny. A connection I have with Violet is how she gave up for the safety of Sunny. I would give up anything to make sure my younger sister is safe. A prediction I have is that Violet will run out of time and she will marry Count Olaf. A question I have is why must Count Olaf be such a sick man. He is being so dirty by threatening someone with a baby's death.