Bonus Credit Blogs

POST #1:
A persect trap for me would be a place where everything has to do with Justin Bieber.The reason why?HELLOOOO!!!He is a "fox" as Mr.Smith says.It would be where all transportation were in wheelchairs.I don't know why I like wheelchairs,I just do because they are very fun to ride on.Either that,or those motorized thing-a-ma-jiggers at Wal-Mart.It would have to smell like the Dream Angel Divine perfume because I REALLY like that smell because when I was little,my mom use to some home from work wearing that,and every time I gave her a hug,I would capture her smell.The food there would have to be like the food at Krystal Burger.I think there is only 1 Krystal Burger in Texas,which is around where Traiders Village is.Most of the Krystal Burgers are in Mississippe and Tennessee (where I spend most of my summers).The rooms...well it would take a while for me to explain,but there would be posters EVERYWHERE just like in my room at home.In fact,I would want an exact replica of my room at my house.

POST #2:
I would like to go to the Lotus Casino,and I would probably stay for a year.I wouldn't want to stay for too long,because I would be missing the outside world.Who knows,Justin Bieber could get married to Taylor Swift or something!!!I would miss a lot,and Angelina Jolie would probably have 27 kids when I get out.But on a serious note,I would miss my parents and I would also not want to come back (SURPRISINGLY) because then I would just miss more things.I would also miss the everyday things like chores.I do chores and I excessively and clean when I am bored (that explains my room!). But I know that I will learn a very important lesson:be careful what you wish for!!!

Chapter 16 Questions

1.What’s in the backpack Ares gives Percy? If you were him, would you have accepted this gift?In the backpack,there were fresh clothes,$20,a pouch of golden drachmas,and a bag of Double Stuf Oreos.I would have taken the backpack,because it would help me out a lot,and I would take any help I could get.

2.What news does Ares give Percy about his mom? That she wasn't dead-she disappeared before the minotaur could kill her.She was just being kept,like a Hostage.

3.Annabeth says Percy wasn’t smart to anger Ares. Was Percy right to talk back to him? Why or why not?
I don't think he was-he's a very powerful god,and he is the god of war so...DER DER DER!!!ANY SANE PERSON WOULDN'T PICK A FIGHT WITH THE GOD OF WAR.And he is immortal,so it would be pretty hard to hurt him.
4.What do the beads mean on Annabeth’s necklace?Every August,the counselors pick the most important event of the summer,and they paint it on that year's beads.

5.Percy says that Annabeth should write her father a letter. What would you advise her to do?I think she should write him a letter that includes how she is doing,and let him know everything that has happened,and about her current quest with Percy and Grover.

6.Percy’s dream has three different parts – what does he see in each scene?At the first scene,he was sitting with Zeus's daughter Thalia because he stayed after class,and all the other kids went out for recess.He was being forced to take a test in a straitjacket.The jacket melted off of him,and he fell through the classroom floor.In the second scene,the teacher's voice changed until it was cold and evil,echoing from the deep depths of the great chasm.He was back in the dark cavern,spirits of the dead drifting around him.Unseen in the pit,a monstrous thing was speaking to him.In the third scene,he was standing in a vast throne room with black marble walls and bronze floors.The empty,horrid throne was made from human bones fused together.Standing at the foot of the dais was him mom,frozen in shimmering golden light,her arms outstretched.

7.How does Grover make sure the animals will be safe after they are released?
He placed a satyr's sanctuary on the animals.

8.Percy, Grover and Annabeth are attracted to different types of games at the Lotus Casino. What does each one like, and what does this tell you about their personality?Annabeth builds her own sim buidlings,and it's obvious that she want to do somethings great and build something.Grover plays a reverse-hunter shooting game,which proves that he is mad at humans for treating the animals so bad,and Percy played the VR sharpshooters,because sometimes he gets mad,and he doesn't mind fighting.

9.When does Percy start to realize the casino is a trap?When Darrin says "Groovy" and when he says that the year is 1977,and other kids said that it was different years,so when they go,they think it is the same year,but time passees by way more quickly.THEY NEVER LEAVE.

10.How does Percy snap Annabeth out of her trance?He started looking her in her eyes and talking about spiders-Large,hairy spiders.

Chapter 15 Anticipatory Prompt #1

Annabeth is right-even strength has to bow to wisdom.If you are strong-WIPTEEDOO great for you!!!But you have to have the smarts to know when and how to use them.For example,if you get offended by what somebody says,if you have all strength,you are going to fight.If you have wisdom,you will tell or do something like that.You might think it is wimpy,but let's just see whenever you end up in I.S.S. I know you might be laughing now,but it has happened to me,and I was the one not in I.S.S.So when it comes to it,WISDOM IS THE CHEESE TO MY MACARONI.I'd prefer wisdom over strength any day.

Chapter 13 Questions

1. Why does Percy try to keep a low profile on the train?
Because there were pictures and news articles about him all over the place.

2. What new information does Annabeth tell us about her father in this chapter?
That one day she just showed up on her doorstep,and she was never treated like any of his other kids,and he just forgot about her.
3. Annabeth says a couple of unexpected friends took care of her when she ran away from home. Any guesses who these might be? Why?I think it could be Grover because he failed a quest 5 years ago-the same time when Annabeth ran away,and Grover probably helped her like he did Percy.

4. Why does Percy laugh when Annabeth tells him what she wants to be?Because he found it funny because the idea of Annabeth sitting quietly and drawing all day.

5. What magic item does Hades have? What are its powers?The Helm of Darkness.It allows him to become darkness.He can melt ino shadow,pass through walls without being seen,heard,or touched.He can radiate massive fear.

6. Describe the Chimera.The head of a lion with blood-caked mane,the body and hooves of a giant goat,and a 10-foot-long serpent for a tail.

7. Echidna says Percy should feel honored to be killed by her. Why?
Because Zeus barely allows her to test a hero with one of her brood.She is the Mother of Monsters.
8. What is Percy’s “fatal mistake” while battling the Chimera?When he slashed the Chimera's neck.

9. Why does Percy decide he has no choice but to jump? What would you have done in his place?
He had nowhere to go,and he had to prove his bloodline to Echidna,and she called him a coward.He wanted Poseidon to help him.He felt like he was about to die,and he needed healing and wanted to be saved.
10. How would the battle have been different if there were no mortal spectators in the Arch?

Chapter 13 Anticipatory Writing Responce #1

Many people have phobias. Fear of heights is one of the most common. Are you afraid of high places, or do you know anyone who is? What about other phobias – do you have any?

I am afraid of heights,particularly the bridge at Children's Hospital in Dallas.You know,the one with the airplanes hanging around the sides.Every time I go on it,I get scared to go on the edges because I am afraid to fall,but if I'm in the middle of the bridge then I feel dizzy,and sometimes I feel as if I can't control where my legs are going.Another weird thing is that whenever I have an awesome dream,I always end up dying because I fall from something.I am also afraid of clowns.I have no idea why,they just creep me out.I am also afraid that if I go swimming,while I'm doing an underwater backflip,my feet float to the surface above the water,and I get stuck.It might be impossible,but that probably won't ever happen to me.For some reason,I'm afraid that one day I am going to school and I will forget my shoes.It sounds a little weird,but is hasn't happened....so far...

After Reading Chapter 10

My Fury
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Olympian Travel Agency:
If Percy,Annabeth,and Grover leave for Los Angeles at 9:30 pm,they would arrive in Los Angeles at 3:15 pm,2 days,20 hours,and 45 minutes later if they took a bus.

Chapter 10 Writing Prompt

1.I think that Percy's weapon should be a magic starfish that he can throw at his enemy,and when it's in air,blades come out the corners,and it will harm the enemy.My weapon is a magic seashell and when you open it facing your enemy,it will let out very cold rays and will freeze them in place.




2.I do not think that the driving age limit should be 13 because that puts many people in danger,because many teenagers are obsessed with texting and talking on their cell phones,and doing that behind the wheel is very dangerous.Also,you might not even be tall enough to see over the steering wheel!!!I know that if I was 13,I wouldn't be able to look at the speed limit,all my mirrors,and other tools all at once.Let's just keep the driving to the pros,and just wait until we are 16.

Chapter 10 Questions

1. Who is Argus and why can he never be surprised?
Argus is the camp's head of security,,he had eyes al over his body,so he could never be suprised.He was going to drive Percy to the city.

2. What gift does Luke give to Percy? Why can’t Percy use them?
He gave Percy shoes with little wings on them,but if he flew in the air,Zues would try to kill him.

3. What special properties does Riptide have?It was a pen,but when you took the cap off,it turned into a sword.The sword it celestial bronze.

4. What is Mist?Whenever monstrous or divine elements mix with the mortal world,they generate mist.Percy will see things as they are,but the humans will interpret things differently,therefor they see something in everyday life instead of things the Half-Bloods see

5. What are some of the reasons Annabeth gives for why Poseidon and Athena don’t get along?
Because Athena caught Poseidon in her temple,Because they both competed to be the patron god for the city of Athens,Poseidon made a saltwater spring,and Athena made an olive tree.They saw that her gift was better,so the city is now named after her.

6. According to Grover, why did Percy’s mom marry Gabe?
So Percy can get covered by a human smell so monsters can't find him by his scent.

7. Percy says he’s not going on the quest to retrieve the lightning bolt. What’s his real reason for going?Because he resented Poseidon,and he wanted Hedes to give his mom back.

8. How does Percy sneak to the front of the bus?With Annabeth's invisable Yankee cap

9. Why doesn’t Percy leave the bus when he has the chance?
He didn't want to leave his friends

10. How do Percy, Grover and Annabeth lose their luggage?They left their luggage in the bus and the bus exploded

Chapter 9:I Am Offered A Quest

1.Why does Percy feel miserable once he gets his own cabin?Just when he felt like he was starting to feel accepted,he had his own little cabin,like a normal kid and he had been separated like he had some sort of rare disease.

2.Based on the newspaper article Percy finds under his door, what is happening in the real world while Percy is in camp?There is a search for him and his mom,and people think they are missing.

3.What is the master bolt?Zues's symbol of power,which from all other lightning bolts are patterned.It packs enough power to make mortal hydrogen bombs look like firecrackers.

4.Why does Zeus think Percy stole the bolt?Because he got in a fight with Poseidon,so he thinks that Poseidon stole it,and was suspicious of Percy because Percy is now claimed as Poseidon's son.And because gods aren't allowed to go steal it themselves,so Percy must have done it...Or so they think...

5.Why can’t the gods retrieve the bolt themselves?
Because they aren't allowed in eachother's territory.

6.What bothers Percy about the Oracle’s prophecy?It says that who he thought was his friend will betray him,and what matters most in the end he will fail to save.


7.According to Chiron, what evidence suggests that Hades stole the lightning bolt?Because Hedes sent spies and Furys to look after Percy,nd Hedes hates all gods.

8.Why does Percy have to travel overland?Because if he travels in air,Zeus might try to kill him,since he is the god of the sky

9.What will happen on the summer solstice if the lightning bolt is not returned? The whole world would be in chaos and Nature would be at war with itself.Destruction.Carnage.

10.What is unusual about the storm that moves in over camp?It doesn't go around,it goes straight over them and causes really bad weather.

Chapter 8:We Capture A Flag

1.Why are the counselors having a hard time deciding who Percy’s Olympian parent is?Because all he was good at was canoeing,and nobody thought that none of the Big Three had children,and canoeing is a talent of Poseidon,god of the SEA.

2.How does Percy surprise everyone during his first sword class? How do you think he was able to do this? Because he hit the sword out of Luke's hand.I think he was able to do this because he poured the water over his head,and it gave him power because he is the son of Poseidon.

3.According to Grover, why did the “Big Three” gods swear never to have any more children?
Because their children were way too powerful,and they were affecting the course of human events too much,and were causing carnage.

4.Why does the story about Thalia make Percy feel “hollow and guilty”?
A girl his age sacrificed herself to save her friends ,and Percy wondered what would happen if he acted differently and if he could have saved his mother.And after her battling the monsters,defeating the minotaur didn't seem like much.

5.In capture-the-flag, why does Percy feel like he’s being left out of the action?Because he just guards around the creek and he wants to actually try to capture the flag.

6.How does Percy manage to overcome the kids from Ares’s cabin?He swung the flat of his sword against the first boy's head,the second and third ones came at him at the same time and he slammed 1 in the face with his shield,and used his sword for the other one.They backed off quick.Number 4 wasn't anxious to attack,but Clarisse came at him full speed.


7.What was Annabeth’s plan to win the flag?
Since Clarisse would go after Percy,Luke could make away with the flag,since Percy would be used as a "distraction."

8.Why does Annabeth make Percy stand in the water?
So she can see if the water really does heal him.

9.What does Chiron say about how the hellhound got into camp?
Someone summoned it.

10.When you find out Percy’s true identity, are you surprised or did you see it coming? What clues were given earlier in the book?Yes I saw it coming because in the movie trailer.Hehehe.It has Chiron saying "You are the son of Poseidon,god of the seas."But before in the book,it said how Percy felt safe at the beach,and he had dreams about an eagle fighting with a horse on the beach.

Chapter 3 - Grover Unexpectantly Loses His Pants

1. Why does Percy leave Grover at the bus station? What would you have done in
his place?He was freaking him out,and he had to wait for Grover to get back from the bathroom,but instead he left.


2. Why doesn’t Percy tell his mom the truth about Mrs. Dodds and the ladies at the
fruit stand?He thoght it would sound stupid

3. How does Percy get even with Gabe as they’re loading up the Camaro? He put his hand over his heart,then put out his hand and the dor shut behind Gabe and made him go flying up the stairs

4. Why is Montauk special to Percy’s mom? Thats where she met Percy's dad

5. Why does Percy’s mom eat blue food, and why does Percy love this about her? She got in a fight with Gabe and he said tht there was no such thing,but ever since then she went out of her way to eat blue food.

6. What knew information does Percy learn about his dad as he and his mother are
roasting marshmallows? His dad was tall,strong,and handsome,but gentle. His dad never saw him when he was a baby.

7. Describe Percy’s dream. What do you think it means?

8. How does the title of the chapter, “Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants,” come
true? Grover didn't have any pants when he unexpectedly showed up at Montuak.

2. What is the place that you feel most at ease – a place you’d like to be more
than anywhere else?

I like to be back in Mississippi with most of my relatives.The reason why I like it there so much is because when we drive,it brings back so many memories of previous drives,and when I sleep,the rocking movements from the car are very soothing and help me relax.When we actually go to Mississippi,we visit the beach and spend the night at my great aunt Debbie's house.She has a pool and everything.To be honest,she had the BIGGEST tv I've ever seen(Besides at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium)!!!Its just nice hearing old stories and hearing about my ancestors and stuff.I also like to visit the breakfast place called Shoney's because they have the best food ever.Well,not as good as Golden Corrall or IHOP.

3. Does your family have a favorite or traditional place to spend vacations?
If so, describe it. If not, where would you most like to take a vacation if
money was no object?

I would like to go to Disney World or something,because I've never been on a vacation.But I would like to go to Clorado and ski,or go to Hawaii and swim at the beach.I wouldn't mind going to Alaska,because I hear they have 6 months of daylight and 6 months of night.That would be confusing,but really fun at the same time.But where ever we go,WE MUST DRIVE!!!I can not fly in a plane!!

Chapter 2 Questions to Ponder

1. Why does Percy think the whole school is playing a trick on him? Because they don't know who Mrs.Dodds is and they all talk about Mrs.Kerr,and now they think that Percy is crazy

2. Why does Percy decide to study for the Latin exam even though he’s given up on
his other subjects? Because Mr.Brunner said the subject was life-and-death for him

3. What leads Percy to believe that Grover and Mr. Brunner think he’s in danger? Because he kept on talking about what he saw and nobody believed him,and they were talking about him behind his back,and Mr.Brunner sent Grover to protect Percy.

4. After the Latin test, what do you think Mr. Brunner was trying to say to Percy?
Why does Percy react angrily to Mr. Brunner’s words? That he was a Half-Blood.I think that Percy didn't understand and that he thought Mr.Brunner was talking about how he doesn't get good grades,and how he is always in trouble.

5. How does Percy say he’s different than the other kids at Yancy Academy? Because they are all rich because of how their dads were celebrities and ambassadors and executives.

6. Why does Percy tell Grover he’s a really bad liar? Because Percy knows that Grover and Mr.Brunner were talking about him leaving,and how he's not normal.

7. What responsibility does Grover claim to have, and why does this strike Percy as
strange? Grover has to protect Percy,and usually he protects Grover from bullies

8. How do Percy and Grover end up on the side of the highway? The Greyhound bus pulled over and stopped,because it broke down,but after than it started again

9. How does Grover react when Percy tells him about the yarn-cutting? He was nervous and scared,and Percy made nothing of it.Percy wanted to know what it meant.

10. What does Percy think the yarn-cutting means? Does Grover seem to agree or
not? Percy thinks it means that it means that somebody will die,and Grover seems to agree by not answering and looking at Percy mournfully

Chapter 2 - Anticipatory Prompt 1

What would a teacher need to be like for me to respect them?Well,when it comes down to it,you pretty much have to respect them all the time.But I would like a teacher where opinions are allowed,but you have to remember not to go overboard.I would like a teacher that would have rules,but let you have some kind of freedom.One that actually cares about how you feel,and doesn't just worry about you passing a dumb test to make them look good.I would also like a teacher that is funny,because some teachers make up corny jokes to try to be 'hip'.You know,a natural sense of humor,and they don't try too hard.But,you always have to respect teachers,no matter how much you dislike them.

Chapter One;A

I will never forget my worst field trip ever.It was in fourth grade when we were going to the rodeo.At first,I had a choice if I wanted to go.I thought I was going to see a cowboy riding on a bull,and all that kind of action.But it turns out,we went to different booths to learn about cotton and wheat and had to answer all kinds of questions!!!It didn't help when I didn't have a pencil,and when I sat in the back and couldn't hear anything.On top of that, I had to wait in a line about the size of a couple of football fields,and when we sat down to eat,we barely had any time!!And the worst part was that when we saw the animals,they looked like they were about to attack us,and they kept using the bathroom in front of us.It was completely inappropriate,and it stank really bad.I even got my brand new white shoes dirty! We had a bumpy ride home,and I think that all of those details earn the title of the WORST FIELD TRIP EVER!!!

I Think I'm Related To...

I think that i am related to the goddess Artemis.She was very caring (like me),but at the same time could kill anyone with the single strike of an arrow.Born first before her brother Apollo,she helped her mom,Leto, deliver him.She was also the daughter of Zeus.Niobe, queen of Thebe, once bragged about how she was better than Leto (Artemis' mom) because she had more children than just 2.When that happened,Apollo and Artemis reported that to her mom,and they killed all of her children with her arrows.Niobe continued to weep,even though she was turned to stone.When Apollo noticed that Artemis was spending a long time hunting with Orion,a giant,he decided to get rid of him.Apollo challenged Artemis to prove how good she was at archery.They went out to sea,and Artemis hit the target perfectly.It turns out,the target was really Orion's head.She was the goddess of forests and hills, child birth,the hunt, and often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows.The things that meant the most to her were family and she adored the deer and cypress.

But then again,I may be related to Athena,the daughter of Zeus and Metis.She was the goddess of wisdom, war, strategy, industry, justice and skill..She was very powerful and athletic,like me.She stood for what she believed in,and wasn't afraid to get off her feet and fight for what is right.She was first in the form of a bird.Her symbol is an owl,since it is very wise.She was regarded as the goddess of wisdom.

But enough about the girls.I also think that I could be related to Hermes,Messenger of the gods, god of commerce, thieves, travelers,sports, and border crossings.He lit the path for people as a messenger,and led them in the right direction,and most known as the herald,or messenger for the gods.Hermes is usually depicted with a broad-brimmed hat or a winged cap, winged sandals and the heralds staff.Other symbols of Hermes are the cock, tortoise and purse or pouch.He was caring as well as an intelegent person,and as a herald accomplished many tasks guiding gods and taking orders.

The Lightning Thief Introduction

2. What do you know about learning disabilities such as ADHD or dyslexia? Do you
know anyone who has a learning disability? Do you think a person with a learning
disability should receive more time to complete tests or less homework than a
person without a learning disability? Yes,and no.It really depends on the situation,and if they abuse their power.I say that because I understand what it is like,and nobody s perfect.we are all different and work at our own pace.But if that means that all the assignments are late,and you are not willing to try,then no it is not okay.
3. In Ancient times, the Greeks had gods for many important forces in their lives --
the sea, thunderstorms, farming, music, medicine, poetry, archery, etc. Why do
you think they imagined many different gods rather than just one? Would this
make life more confusing or less confusing? I think that to some people it could be confusing because if they needed help,they would have a hard time deciding who to go to.But at the same time,everyone would be a god of their own thing,and what they love to do.If their was just one,there would be jealousy,but if their was more,there would be rivalry.
4. Young children often imagine that their parents aren’t really their parents. What
would it be like if you suddenly found out that you had a “real” father or mother
you never knew about? What if this person was extremely rich and powerful –
would you accept them as a parent? I wouldn't accept them as a parent because they weren't there all my life and it just wouldn't seem right to just forget about my other parents.Even though they were rich,money can't buy you happiness.
5. Do you believe in anything that science can’t prove -- such as magic, or ghosts, or
creatures like the Loch Ness monster? Why or why not? I do because ghosts are all around us.I prefer to call them spirits,because that's pretty much what we are,but we are just in a body.As far as the Loch Ness monster,I never really heard of it,therefor I don't believe in it.Maybe somebody just made a mistake in what they saw,and the word just spread.