Reading Journal #1

Ok, so the title of this blog is pretty self explanatory. This is my 1st reading journal blog! The book I'm reading right now for Humanities is pretty interesting. It's called Breaking Though by Francisco Jimenez. This book is about the main character, Francisco/ Panchito, illegally immigrating to the United States with his family when he was only four years old. Ten years later, the Border Patrol somehow finds out that Panchito and the rest of his family are illegal immigrants. I was guessing at this part, it would've been one of their friends or someone that helped them cross the Mexican border. However, Panchito and his brother, Roberto, were able to get a visa to stay in the U.S. Before this part of the book, I never knew that it would take a long time to get a visa to go the U.S. Unfortunately, only Roberto and Panchito were able to return to the U.S. because their family didn't have enough money to send everyone there. It's really hard to seperate your family like that even if you're in different countries. When Roberto and Panchito returned to the U.S., it was hard at first for them to adjust without their family around. They got useed to it eventually and started listening to Rock n' Roll, so he can understand what the other boys at school were talking about. He also had a prensentation about Elvis which is pretty cool. It reminded me of a time in fifth grade where we had a mini talent show. Then, he started to go to the Vets hall for the dances every Saturday night. I thought it was pretty funny on how Panchito and Robero would be secert dance partners at their house. A couple months later, the whole family reunites. I was really happy at that part because they were finally able to see each other again. It reminded me of the times where my dad had to go on deployment because he was in the Navy. About 6 months later, he would come back and my whole family would be happy. Everything was going well for the entire family until Panchito's dad would have have to work in the feilds more because the plants were dying. I felt sorry for Panchito because he had to miss school to help his dad on the feilds. Panchito's dad soon began to have really bad moods all the time because he would have to work almost 24/7 to save the crops. One saturday night, Panchito and Roberto asked their dad if they can go to one of the dances at the vets. Their father was in a bad mood that day, and wouldn't let Panchito go because he talked to his father in a tone who hasn't used before. At that part, I kinda felt sorry for him because he totally deserves to go to one of the dances, especially after all the work he's done for his family. Then, he graduated from the eight grade and recieved a necklace from his father. His own graduation reminded me of mine. We got in line and finally, Pomp and Circumstance started playing. Whenever I looked out into the audience, I always saw my mom, dad and brother; but for Panchito, it was different because only Roberto came to see him graduate. Well, I guess that's where I left off! If I need to refine it a little more, just tell me Kay!
~Denise :)

Hi!! :)

Hey! I'm Denise and welcome to my blog!! This blog is for my Humanities class and sometimes I might post some random stuff on here like what I did and my book reports. So.. here are a few things about me! I love listening to music. :) My favorite band is Jonas Brothers! I love their music and especially, the lyrics. I also like to use the computer alot. I love emailing my friends and playing a few games. My favorite color is either Blue or Purple. I play the violin for about two years now and I want to learn how to play guitar. I like to play video games, but only if they are Guitar Hero, Rock, Band, or Kingdom Hearts. My favorite book is Stargirl and my favorite book series is the Magic Tree House books. When I grow up, I want to be an animator/artist and I also wanna travel the world someday. Well, I guess that's it! Peace, Love, & Happiness!
~Denise :)