The Hunger Games

If I were in the position that Katniss Everdeen is in, which would be possible considering that we are the same age, I would be absolutely terrified. Katniss is only fifteen years old, and she is on her way to fight to the death with other kids, her own age. The fact that she is only fifteen years old is heartbreaking. She is about to die, and she knows it.

I’m surprised that Primrose Everdeen was the name that was called when they said, out of the girls, who was going to their death sentence. Primrose is only twelve, way too young to have to fight for survival. Expecting a twelve-year-old to fight others to the death, and win, is simply unrealistic. Twelve-year-olds shouldn’t even be involved in this.

I was reminded of my little brother, when Prim was called up, and Katniss took her place instead. I would gladly take the place of my little brother if I was in this situation. I love my little brother too much to let him go through that. Katniss was brave, and did the right thing when she traded places with Prim.

I’m surprised that Katniss is getting along so well with Peeta Mellark. Considering the fact that she later on in the book, has to kill him to keep herself in the games and stay alive, in my opinion, she shouldn’t be talking so friendly to him. She is just making the whole situation with him much more complicated than it has to be.

I wonder what the outcome of the novel will be with Katniss’ situation. I wonder what will happen to Prim. I wonder what will happen to Katniss and Prim’s mother. I wonder what will happen to Gale. I wonder if Katniss will survive. I wonder if she will be able to come home. I wonder if Peeta will die. I wonder if Katniss will have the guts to kill Peeta to protect herself. I wonder if anything will ever be the same again.

Concrete Poem

Riddle Poem

I drip, I drop
I splash and crash.
I could make you die,
or simply keep you alive.

I'm hot and i'm cold,
I can destroy a home.
I come in many forms,
In different kinds of storms.

I am luminous and clear,
I may be something you fear.
I am barbaric and untamed,
A life, I could claim.

I am a bank that needs no money,
I shine when it is sunny.
I run but have no feet,
And roar, but have no mouth.

Acrostic Poem

Knowledgable
Ambitious
Tiny
Intellegent
Entergetic

Compationate
Loving
Emotional
Awesome
Rambunctious
Yummy ;)

Letter to Parents

Katie Cleary

11608 west 108^th street

Overland Park, KS 66210

March 31, 2011

Mom and Dad

11608 west 108^th street

Overland Park, KS 66210

Dear Madre and Daddy:

You both have told me a numerous amount of times that I cannot get my bellybutton pierced, but what would you say to let me get my ears double pierced? Now, you may not like the idea at first, but I really think you need to listen to what I have to say. I want my ears double pierced because that way I can wear more earrings than I already do and also it doesn’t cost very much money.

Now, I know I ask for a lot, but now, I am not asking for much. Also, it may cost a little bit of money but it is only for the earrings. The piercing itself is free of charge. I would prefer not, but if you really want to, you guys can put this towards one of my Christmas gifts!

You guys are always telling me to wear more of my earrings or to, “change it up a bit.” So, I figured that if I go and get my ears pierced once more, that way I can wear double the earrings that I already wear! This way, I will get more use out of all of my earrings. I already have like 500 earrings, this way I can wear them all! Double piercings would be a great thing because that would lead to more earrings being used.

Another reason why I want my ears pierced again is because it is something that I have always wanted. I am not really asking for much here. Getting my bellybutton pierced is one story, but getting my ears double pierced is another thing. Ears piercings do not even compare to bellybutton rings. This way, you don’t have to spend that much money on me, I mean, unless you really want to!

Therefore, I should be allowed to get my ears double pierced because it is cheap, and I will get fantastic use out of all of my other earrings that I don’t wear as much. Also, it can go towards my Christmas list. I can also accessorize better this way. After listening to this awesome speech, I will leave it up to you. The decision is yours, double piercings, or a bellybutton ring?! ;)

                        Much Love,

Katie

                        Your favorite child