Immigration in the past and future

My Article on immigration growth and new laws

This article was about how immigration has changed throughout the years and about a new law that was passed in Alabama. Before the economy was bad immigrants were accepted to take the lower paying jobs and were considered an important part of the economy. Know that there are less jobs they are seen as competition. From 1990 to 2000 the U.S. gained 11.3 million immigrants, this is the largest increase this country has ever experienced, a growth rate of 57%. Alabama has just passed a law that is making illegal immigrants take their kids out of school and disappear from Alabama farms. Many people wonder what else will happen around the topic of immigration as election time comes closer and the economy progresses.

The Hunger games Vlog

Here is the Vlog on the Hunger Games

The Hunger Games VLOG by Isabelle O. Radha Emma R. and Paige

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amazing book

I just finished reading this book and oh my gosh it is amazing!! I know a lot of people said to me that they didn't like the ending but I really loved it. It sort of made me mad in a way but I still liked it a lot at the same time. it defiantly was a cliff hanger and now I'm very eager to read the next 2 books. do you guys feel the same way? do you think the next few books will be as good as the this one?

I would do anything to get some food and when I do I would be so happy

Berries of Rebellion

Hey guys Im the lead blogger this week and I want to know what you guys thought of the books ending...

I have read the whole series but the twist at the end of book 1 is my favorite. When I first read it I was shocked and mad. Would you guys have done what Katniss did? Did you think it was as big a deal as the Capitol made it?

Why do you think Katniss's stunt could potentially cause rebellion?

I think that the reason her berry stunt was such a big deal was because it showed the Capitol and all the districts that the Capitol does not have full control over them. The whole point of the Hunger Games is to show all the Districts that they can do whatever they want to them and their kids. Katniss is defying the Capitol and shows the District people that they do have a choice and a say in what happens to them. It can ignite hope for change, and therefor cause rebellion.

End...

The ending was really intense..... I haven't read the second one yet, but Peeta is being kinda mean. I knew both Katniss and Peeta would win so..... yea...

Ending the games by Isabelle V

How did you feel when Katniss took out the berries in the arena? I personally had forgotton about and was surprised. Isabelle V

Katniss's reaction to Peeta's new leg

I really like Katniss's reaction to Peeta's fake leg. She blames herself, that Peeta needed a fake leg. I think that the new leg is better for Peeta altogether, and she shouldn't blame herself, if she did not go and find Peeta then he would be dead. What do you think of her reaction?

W.O.W

Wow. Just wow. That was an AMAZING book. The poisonous berries trick was expected yet unexpected at the same time, and the all of the events after they win make you want to read the next book. I'm just a little disappointed and annoyed about that whole Katniss/Peeta relationship thing. You can't help but hate it when a strong, stereotype-breaking female can't figure out her feelings like a self-doubting girl, ya know? All in all, though, I love the Hunger Games.

RACHELS POST

here is rachels post she is comminting

interview with susan collins

here is an interview with susan collins:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH15DI8ZW14

This Weeks Reading

So much happened in this weeks reading! I can't believe that Prim died and Katniss has to go for a free or all fight to find the medicine for Peeta! Do you think that Prim would have died anyway?

What if the medicine does not heal Peeta?

What will happen next???

What do you think will happen after Katniss blows the food up?

What district is rue from????

Why can't Katniss hear the explosions?

Why do you think Thresh let Katniss go? Even though they might end up against each other?

If you were in this situation what would you do?

Real Hunger Games trailer (?) and Interview

Do you guys think this is the official Hunger Games trailer? (the link below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2szX6ClpNrA

Also I searched for some interviews with Suzanne Collins about The Hunger Games and I found a good one below. I thought it was interesting to hear how she got the inspiration to write this book. And another thing which isn't exactly important but i also found it cool to see what she actually looked like in person compared to the image in my head of what she looked like from the writing..just a weird fact!

heres the link to the interview (theres also more interviews with her if you're interested): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Z9Wt0WeFE

p.s. sorry I just noticed that you can't just click on the link to get to the vids so you'll have to copy and paste it into your browser.

daniela

this is danielas post (look in the comments section)

Rue

I really like Rue, she is really nice, and its is really nice of her to help Katniss when she is stuck in the tree. Rue is really cool