Final project

By: David Garbo Jr.

Mr. Salsich

PinePoint school

Dear Reader:

            What you are about to read is a unique essay about growing up. Growing up seems to be a very complicated process, and that’s because it is. From making it through elementary school, to being successful throughout high school, childhood is a tough thing. As I look back at all my past challenges I realize that I have had many, but still have many to go. Childhood is a, “Required assignment” in life.  Many things in life can be somehow avoided, but childhood isn’t. To start your life, you must start with childhood, no question about it. As I sit here at my computer and write this paragraph, I realize that I sound very negative, but childhood is the exact opposite. When I think of childhood and growing up, I think of opportunity, and that’s exactly what childhood is made of, endless opportunity. 


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5       Steps for a Great Childhood

1.      A loving family that cares about not only you, but your future.

2.      A school that support your needs.

3.      Friends to help with emotions when things go wrong.

4.      Someone that will spend time, and support the activities you love.

5.      A pet, because everyone should have the experience of taking care of an animal.

  

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A Letter to David

50 Years in The Future

Dear David:

            As I sit here and write to myself, I think. I think of how different my life will be 50 years from now. I think of how the world will change, and if it will be for the better or for worse.  I know I won’t be the same person I am now, but I hope I still have my inner childhood. Being 64 years old, I must be crying right now, as I remember what the assignment was for my final project, from my English teacher, Mr. Salsich, who I will never forget. The great memories coming back into my mind of great friends, which I know I will still have 50 years from now.

             So many things are a mystery to me as a 14 year old boy, but I know that in the future, all of those mysteries will be known. I am a pilot, a doctor, or I am running my dad’s business, which at that time would be almost 100 years old.  I have all the answers; I just haven’t found them yet as a 14 year old boy. The future lies in me, and I can form it to my liking, as long as I put the hard work and dedication into whatever I 
am doing, just like my parents did.


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A Story about Childhood

            As he sat in his room, he thought, he thought about his childhood, and how much he loves his life. All the things he loves, and all thing things he doesn’t love, he thinks about. He thinks about what will happen when he doesn’t have these things, and how tragic it will be, but life has many beginnings and may ends. He has a best friend named Daniel, a person that he couldn’t live without. Although life will end, he feels like his friendship wont. Through childhood, and adulthood, this pair of, “soul brothers” will never split apart. Although there might be tough times, the friends seem to always work out the kinks. He’s worked his hardest to be successful in school, and will continue in high school. That was a story about the short childhood of David Garbo Jr. which is still in process, and will change as time goes on. 

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A Comparison between Romeo & Juliet and To Kill a Mockingbird

            The first thing that I think of when these two stories come to mind is struggle.  As Jem and Scout try to make Boo, “come out” they run into many struggles. As of Romeo and Juliet, they encounter many problems, as they fall in love. Although these two stories sound very much alike, they are also very different. For example, one struggle R&J (Romeo and Juliet) deals with is family. In To Kill a Mockingbird, there is no conflict when it comes to family. If it weren’t for family conflict in R&J, the book would be uninteresting. If there was family conflict in To Kill a Mockingbird, I think the book would be much sadder. Either way you look at it, these two stories are both very well written, and many people think they are some of the best stories ever made.

            Growing up is a natural process that takes place in everyone’s life. You can ask any adult about their childhood, and they will most likely have many stories, good and bad, to tell you. Although many people I know are already adults, I believe that there is always an inner childhood left in every adult’s heart. In that heart there are good times and bad, but they will always be there for us to reflect upon. 

Final project

By: David Garbo Jr.

Mr. Salsich

PinePoint school

Dear Reader:

            What you are about to read is a unique essay about growing up. Growing up seems to be a very complicated process, and that’s because it is.  From making it through elementary school, to being successful throughout high school, childhood is a tough thing. As I look back at all my past challenges I realize that I have had many, but still have many to go. Childhood is a, “Required assignment” in life.  Many things in life can be somehow avoided, but childhood isn’t. To start your life, you must start with childhood, no question about it. As I sit here at my computer and write this paragraph, I realize that I sound very negative, but childhood is the exact opposite. When I think of childhood and growing up, I think of opportunity, and that’s exactly what childhood is made of, endless opportunity.

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5 Steps for a Great Childhood

1. A loving family that cares about not only you, but your future.
2. A school that support your needs.
3. Friends to help with emotions when things go wrong.
4. Someone that will spend time, and support the activities you love.

    5. A pet, because everyone should have the experience of taking care of an animal.

Freestyle Writing 4/28/11

Freestyle Writing 4/28/11

            Looking back at past memories, I realize that there are many things in my life that I should be grateful for. From having great Christmases with my family, to simply having a family. There are so many people in the world that aren’t fortunate enough to have a loving family. Every night my family gets together to eat dinner. Although this isn’t a huge deal, it is one of those little things that not many people get to experience. This is something that I definitely take for granted. Family is a big part of most of our lives, and we should all recognize that.

Paragraph 1 Essay #13

David Garbo Jr.
Pine Point School
4/20/11
Essay #13
     

In my eyes, love is a word that I don’t understand beyond my family. Because of my limited experience, when I think of true love, I think of my parents. As a teenager  I am just beginning to understand the subject of  love, but still have lots to learn.

True love is something that is often has a rare occurrence. When true love occurs it’s extraordinary. Sometimes people think that they are falling in love with someone when they really aren't. I think that when I "fall" in love, all my peers will be able to tell. True love doesn't happen instantaneously. A couple will usually have to work hard, and build their relationship from the ground up; I think this is how true love will happen for me. True love can happen when you least expect it. True love is an amazing thing, and everybody should have the chance to experience it.

One couple I know that is definitely in true love is my parents. The first thing I think of when true love is brought up is my mother and father. My Mom and Dad have had their hard times, just like most couples. In the end true love brought them back together.  In any relationship there will always be times of anger. If the couple truly cares for each other, true love will bring them back together. I truly believe this is what happened to my parents just last year.

Love is truly an amazing thing, and I definitely understand that.  My life has had a great example of what true love can really do. The best gift my parents ever gave to me was getting back together, and I will always recognize how they cherish one another.

Self-Assessment:

What I Did Well: One thing I thing I think I did well was my conclusion. For some reason this conclusion seemed to click for me.

One thing I can work on:  Something that I definitely could have worked on is my first body paragraph. For some reason, I had a very hard time getting my thoughts onto paper.

Grade I Deserve:  I think I deserve a B- for this essay. There are a few problems that could be polished more, but I think i did well.

Outline Essay #13

Paragraph 1


TS: True love is something that is often rare

SD: When true love occurs it extraordinary

CM: Sometimes people think that they are falling in love with someone wen they really aren't

CM: But when they really are, not only the person, but everyone around you can tell that you are falling in love.


SD: Ofen true love doesn't happen instantaneously

CM: the couple will usually have to work har and build there relationship from the ground up.

CM: True love is a tough thing but can happen all the time.

CS: True love is something that often comes naturaly without too much hassle.


Paragraph 2


TS: One couple i know that is deffinetely in true love is my parents.

SD: The first thing i think of when true love is brought up is my mother and father.

CM: My mom and dad have had their hard times

CM: I n the end true love brought them back together.


SD: In any relationship there will always be times of anger.

CM: If the couple truluy care for each other, true love will bring them back together.

CS: I truly believe this is what happened to my parents

Sonnet

4/19/11

David Garbo Jr.

English

A Friendship Sonnet

Longtime friendship can never be replaced

Having a person who is always there 

To help or comfort you with difficulties you faced 

Who will side with you when life is unfair 

True friendship can’t and will never go to waste

A brief comrade can never compare 

No real commitment is done with haste 

Years together help to make the best pair

Essay 12

David Garbo Jr.

Pine Point School

4/13/11

Mr. Salsich      

                                                                        My Best Friends

                                                           An essay about my two best friends.

Friendship is something that human beings can’t live without. At times I felt like I had no friends, but the people I am about to describe were always there for me when I needed them to be. They were always there when most of my other friends weren’t.

When it comes to friends in life, they were never a problem for me. One Friend that I have always recognized is my dad. My dad has always been there for me when I need him. My father and I have a great relationship together, and I definitely recognize that. When I think of my relationship with my dad, I think of a tree. As I grow older the tree between my father and I becomes bigger and bigger. Every day I discover a new branch on the tree, and on that branch are endless memories with my father. Another good friend I have is Daniel D’Amato. My relationship with Dan is like a never-ending movie. As soon as you think the movie is almost over, something amazing happens. Throughout my life I have had many great friends, but none like these two that I have just described.

            The friendship I share with these two people is like no other. I have had amazing memories with Daniel and my Dad, doing things that you just can’t imagine. From driving through blocked off roads because of extreme flooding with my Dad, to hiding in the bushes with Dan, while playing airsoft. These two people are not only friends, but more like family.


                                                        Self Assessment

1. One strong point i see in this essay us my conclusion. I was very specific in my conclusion. I did as Mr. Salsich said, and wasn't vauge.

2. A weak point in this essay one week point in this esay is my interoduction. I had a hard time puting my thoughts on to paper while writing this introduction, and I am not satisfied with whati ended up with.

3. I thin i deserve a B- for this essay. Although it had it's rough spots i think i did a very good job in being specific, and choosing the right words for each sentence.

Essay 12 Outline

Paragraph 1

TS: Friends in life were never a problem for me

SD: One Friend that I have always recognized in my life is my Dad

CM: My had has always been there for me when I need him

CM: My father and I have a great relationship together.

SD: When think of my relationship with my Dad I think of a tree.

CM: As I grow older the tree between my father and I grows bigger and bigger.

CM: Every day I discover a new branch on the tree between my dad and I.

SD: Another good friend I have is Daniel D’Amato

CM: My relationship with Dan is like a never ending movie.

CM: As soon as you think the movie is almost over, something amazing happens.

CS: Throughout my life I have had many great friends, but non like these two that I have just described.

Essay 11, Body Paragraphs

Throughout a person’s childhood, he or she will have many different stages.  As a teenager, one will most likely encounter many problems, which is normal. One problem I see today with many teenagers is having fun. There is definitely nothing wrong with having fun, but sometimes, we tend to have too much fun. Being a teenager myself I know one thing I struggle with a lot is greed. Many teenagers, especially in the United States, are wealthy because of their parent’s hard work. Most of us get what we want, but don’t realize all the hard work that was put into buying us these products. The last problem that I believe most teenagers have is a misunderstanding of what love really means. Teenagers often tell there boyfriend or girlfriend they, “love” each other only after a few days in the relationship. Most of us don’t really know what love means, and that is a problem for lots of teenagers.  Teenagers have many problems now a days -- from being greedy to not knowing when we are “in love”-- and sometimes I think some of us don’t even realize it. 

           Most people think being a teenager is easy, and compared to being an adult, it probably is easy. Although my, “Job” is school I tend to stress out on things outside of school. One problem I have in my life as a teenager is activity. I do so many things outside of school like -- flying, racing cars, video games, etc. -- that I have the tendency to get off track in school. One problem that I used to face in the past as a teenager was my two sisters. I know this sounds wrong, but my sisters used to pick on me so much I just could stand it. Now that they are away at boarding school, they don’t bother me too much anymore, but I’m sure it will start again when I go to the same school as my sister for 9^th grade! Even though I become very stressed and distracted at times because of things outside of school, I know that I am very lucky to be doing these things in the first place. 

Assessment Essay, Final

Life with Parkinson’s:

An Essay about My Visits with Frank at Apple Rehab

     

        By: David Garborcauskas Jr.

Pine Point School

Mr. Salsich

           

During the past two months I have been hard at work, trying to keep up with my Assessment project. There were times when I thought I was on top of the world, and times where I thought the project would never come to an end. Now that the end has come, I feel like I can do anything. This was definitely the hardest project I have ever done. This upcoming essay is about all the hard, yet fun times I had at my volunteer site, Apple Rehab, and how my visits relate to the book, To Kill a Mockingbird.

As the Assessment project got off to a rocket start, I needed to find a site. Most people probably think that once you know where you’re going, it’s as simple as calling the place, but it definitely wasn’t for me. My first choice was not Apple Rehab; it was the Pequotepos Nature Center. To make sure I didn’t get behind I had to take my own action, and either physically go to the Nature Center, or call a different place. I called the Nature center time after time, but got no response. I ended up changing because I was getting behind. I Chose Apple Rehab, because my sister had gone there for her project, and she really enjoyed it. Patience, for me, has been a tough thing for as long as I can remember. Going to Apple Rehab, and dealing with older people would help me to overcome my impatience. Helping someone that needs to do things slow, will help me work slow, and not rush through my activities. In the end Apple Rehab was a great choice for me, and it turns out that I didn’t go to the Nature center for a reason.

Throughout the span of my visits at Apple Rehab, I had many troubles. One of these troubles was understanding Frank.  At times I could not understand what Frank was saying, and this got very frustrating. I felt like I wanted to give up at times, but knew I had to work hard and push through my aggravation. Emotions were also tough to contain in my experience with Frank, the man I spent all my time with at Apple Rehab. Feeling badly for Frank happened almost at every visit, but I knew that Frank had a problem and couldn’t help himself. Finding activities to do is a tough thing, when there isn't much you are physically able to accomplish. Frank has a hard time doing mostly everything, thanks to Parkinson’s disease. This made it extremely hard for us to find fun things to do together, even simple things like playing cards. Dealing with things is something that not only I, everyone in life will have to do, and this is just one great example, working with the elderly.

Although there are some things that could have been better in my visits, I also did lots of good things. Going is one of the biggest things that I did well. For me, it was hard to get to my site but, I knew when I got there I would be helping someone in need. Making time for Frank, between school work, and fun at home, was also a big accomplishment for me. My schedule is always very busy, so sometimes it was a struggle for me to go visit Frank. Taking the initiative to ask when I needed help, was another thing I did well.
When I knew I was having a hard time talking to Frank I asked Barbra, the woman that takes care of volunteering at Apple Rehab, for help. She always gave me ways to talk to Frank.  She helped me, and I think that is one good accomplishment for me to be independent. Remembrance has always been tough for me, and this Assessment project definitely helped me work on my memory. Frank can be very random at times, and It definitely helps to right paragraphs when I can remember details.  Being specific in my paragraphs is one of the most important things I needed to do. Without righting notes, it is hard to remember details, but I think I have done a good job remembering.
Complimenting myself is tough, but I know that I have done good things, and need to praise myself for them.
          Researching Franks disease definitely gave me a better understanding on how Parkinson’s disease works. As I researched I came to see that all of the symptoms matched how Frank walks and talks.  It was quite interesting to learn about the disease and why he has the symptoms he does. Elderly care is something that I have never researched before. Therefore, all the info I found was brand new to me. It turns out Parkinson’s disease is a very tough disease to control, and there is no cure. (Cowley.)  Elderly care is way more complicated than I thought it was. I knew that taking care of the elderly was tough, but I didn’t think about if the person had a disease or not. Taking care of the elderly by itself is hard, but taking care of the elderly with a disease is a whole different story.  I definitely understand my subject much more than I did in the past.
          To Kill a Mockingbird definitely relates to my site in many ways. When Dill had to visit an elderly woman, named Miss Dubose, he definitely didn’t want to.  Atticus made Jem and Scout, because he knew it would be a good learning experience for them to have. In the end, Jem and Scout realized that it was a great experience, and became close to the woman they were visiting. Apple Rehab was never really a, “fun” thing for me to do until just recently. I never really had a good time talking to Frank, until I realized I had to make it worthwhile. When I really started to listen to Frank, I found out that he actually had a lot to say and was very knowledgeable.
 In my opinion, To Kill a Mockingbird, was a book about learning. Going to Apple Rehab was about learning, and that’s why this book definitely relates to my visits.  I think of my English teacher just like I think of Atticus. He is a very knowledgeable person that knows what’s best for me, and that’s why I went to Apple rehab. To Kill a Mockingbird, in many ways, relates to my visits at Apple Rehab.

When I look back at my past visits, I would have changed many things that I did. Although I had a good time, and learned a lot I could have done some things much better. One thing that I could have done better was question Frank. Questioning Frank was a tough thing to do, but if I had thought up questions before hand, some of the visits would have been much more productive. Taking my time is definitely another thing I would have done differently. Although I was very patient with Frank, I sometimes tried to leave right when my required hour was up. This didn't happen every visit, but it shouldn't have happened at all. Being serious is something that everyone needs. Although being serious is a good thing, too much of it can be bad. If I could change something in my past visits, I would have changed my attitude. As I look back, I realize that sometimes I was too serious and needed to become more relaxed around Frank. Many things could have changed in my visits for the better, but nobody is perfect, and it shows that I definitely learned a lot about how to act around the elderly.
          Going to Apple Rehab has definitely changed me. This experience has changed me mentally and physically. Working with Frank made me realize how fortunate I am to be healthy. Frank made me realize that I should never take my health for granted.  Although I am healthy, every once in a while I think to myself, how lucky I am to not be injured or disabled. Before visiting with Frank I never thought about my health and abilities. Frank has changed the way I look at health, for the better. The last thing that definitely changed me was patience. My whole life I have struggled with patience, and I chose to see Frank for that reason. Frank helped me overcome my impatience, and I know that these visits are definitely going to help me in the future. The Assessment project has helped me, and changed me more than I ever imagined it would have before it started.

         My time with Frank has been something that I will never forget. Frank and I built a relationship together, and I hope to see him even after the Assessment project is over. Change can happen to any of us when we don’t see it coming. Frank was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease about two years ago. He went from running around the tennis court, to taking short shuffle steps because of his disease. The Assessment project has taught me a lesson, to never take anything for granted ever again.

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Assessment #6

                                                              Assessment #6

        (TS)  Today at Apple Rehab Frank and I talked a lot about my visual for the Assessment prdoject. (SD) Frank gave me lots of suggestions but none that i was very fond of. (CM) His first idea was a poster board. (CM) I didnt like this idea because it seems too ordinary to me. (SD) It was getting late so as a last resourt I asked him if he would mind if i took pictures of him. (CM) He said no and then I thought of a great idea. (CM) I have lots of photogrophy equipment, and I've always loved to take pictures and edit video on the computer. (SD) So i told Frank i was ging to be making a video edit feturing mostly just pictures but hopefully a video as well. (CM) He thought it was agreat idea and off i went. (CM) Next week i will show up at Apple Rehab with my photogrophy equipment and take pictures of Frank. Hopefully we will have great time doing so! (CS) Frank was deffinetely a bigger help than i thought he was going to be, and i cant wait to see him next week to take pictures and video!

Assessment Outline 1

Paragraph 1

TS: First choice for the project was not Apple Rehab

SD: First choice was Pequotcsepos Nature Center

CM: Had to take my own action

CM: Ended up changing because could not get a response


SD: I had 2 choices to act, (Stay with the Nature center and get behind or go to a different site)

CM: I chose to go to a different site called Apple Rehab

CM: Chose this site because my sister had gone there for her project


SD: Patience has been a tough thing for me

CM: Going to Apple Rehab and dealing with older people would help me to overcome this

CM: Helping someone that needs to do things slow will help me work slow and not rush through my activities.

CS: In the end Apple Rehab was a great choice for me, and it turns out that I didn’t go to the Nature center for a reason.

                                                   Paragraph 2

TS: Throughout my visits I had many troubles

SD: One thing was understanding Frank

CM: At times I could not understand what Frank was saying and got very frustrating

CM: I felt like I wanted to give up at times but knew I had to work hard and push through


SD: Emotions were also tough to contain in my experience

CM: Felling badly for Frank happened almost at every visit

CM: I knew that Frank had a problem but it made me feel like I wanted to help him couldn't


SD: Finding things to do is a tough thing when there isn't much you are physically able to do

CM: Frank has a hard time doing mostly everything

CM: This made it extremely hard for us to find fun things to do together.

CS: Dealing with things is something that not only I, but also everyone in life will have to deal with, and this is just one great example of working with I having.


                                              
                                                            Paragraph 3


TS: I did lots of good things going to my site
SD: Going is one of the biggest things I did
CM: For me it was hard to get to my site but I knew when I got there I would be helping
CM: Making time for my site as also a big thing.
CM: My schedule is always very busy so sometimes it is a struggle for me to go visit Frank

SD: Taking the anticipative top ask when I need help was something I did well on.
CM: When I knew it was hard to talk to Frank I asked Barbra, the woman that takes care of volunteering at apple rehab, ways to help me talk to Frank
CM: She helped me and I think that is one good accomplishment for me to be independent

SD: Another thing that I think I did well on at my site is remembrance.
CM: Fink can be very random at times and it effetely helps to right paragraphs when I can remember details.
CM: Being specific in my paragraphs is one of the most important things I need to do.
CM: With ought righting notes it is hard to remember details but I think I have done a good job remembering.


CS: Complimenting myself is tough but I know that I have done good things and need to praise myself for them.





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TS: Researching Franks disease definitely gave me a better understanding on how Parkinson’s disease works
SD: As I researched I came to see that all of the symptoms matched how Frank walks and talks
CM: It was quite interesting to learn about the disease and why he has the symptoms he does
CM: It was much more interesting to learn about Franks disease.

SD: Elderly care is something that I have never researched before
CM: Therefore all the info I found was brand new to me
CM: It turns out Parkinson’s disease is a very tough disease to control and there is no cure

SD: Elderly care is way more complicated than I thought it was
CM: I knew that taking care of the elderly was tough but I didn’t think about if the person had a disease or not.
CM: Taking care of the elderly by it is tough, but taking care of the elderly with a disease is a whole different story
CS: I definitely understand my subject much more than I did in the past.

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TS: To Kill a Mockingbird definitely relates to my site
SD: When Dill had to visit an elderly woman he didn’t want to
CM: Attics made Jam and Scout because he knew it would be a good experience for them to have.
CM: In the end Jam and Scout realized that it was a great experience and became close to the woman they were visiting

SD: Apple Rehab was never really a “fun” thing for me to do until just recently
CM: I never really had a good time talking to Frank until I realized I had to make it worthwhile
CM: When I Really started to listen to Frank I found out that he actually had a lot to say and was very knowledgeable.

SD: To Kill a Mockingbird was a book about learning, in my opinion
CM: Going to Apple Rehab is about learning and that’s why this book definitely relates to my visits
CM: I think of my English teacher just like I think of Atticus.
CM: He is a very knowledgeable person that knows what’s best for me and that’s why I am going to Apple rehab
CS: To Kill a Mockingbird, in many ways, relates to my visits at Apple Rehab

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TS: When I look back at my past visit I would have changed many things that I did


SD: Although I had a good time and learned a lot I could have doe some things much better

CM: one thing that I could have done better was question

CM: Questioning Frank was a tough thing to do but if I had thought up questions before hand the visits would have been much more productive


SD: Taking my time is definitely another thing I would have done differently

CM: Although I was very patient with Frank, I sometimes tried to leave right when my required hour was up

CM: This didn't happen every visit, but it shouldn't have happened at all.


SD: Being serious is something that everyone needs

CM: Although being serious is a good thing, too much of it can be bad

CM: I f I could change something in my past visits I would have changed my attitude.

CM: As I look back I realize that sometimes I was too serious and needed to become more relaxed around Frank

CS: Many things could have changed in my visits for the better, but nobody is perfect, and it shows that I definitely learned a lot about how to act around the elderly


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TS: Going to apple rehab has definitely changed me


SD: This experience has changed me mentally and physically

CM: Working with Frank made me realize how fortunate I am to be healthy

CM: Frank made me realize that I should never take my health for granted


SD: Although I am healthy, every once in a while I think o myself how lucky I am to not be injured or disabled

CM: Before visiting with Frank I never thought about my health and abilities

CM: Frank has changed the way I look at health


SD: The last thing that definitely changed me was patience

CM: My whole life I have struggled with patience, and I chose to see Frank for that reason

CM: Frank helped me overcome my patience, and I know that these visits are definitely going to help me in the future

CS: The Assessment project has helped me, and changed me more than I

ever imagined it would before it started.

David Garbo Jr.

2/3/11

Pine Point School

To: Mr. Salsich

Life Forms a Circle

An Essay about How Life and Books Can Form a Circle

            (TS) Even though it doesn’t occur to all of us, most things in life naturally form a circle. (SD) Not only in life do things form circles but also in To Kill a Mockingbird, By Harper Lee. (CM) Dill, in To Kill a Mockingbird, sometimes seems very sad, but isn’t the only one that seems sad. (CM) A man called Boo Radley, in my eyes, is always sad, and doesn’t have many friends. (CM) To me, having two people being very upset forms a circle in this book. (SD) Another thing that forms a circle in To Kill a Mocking bird is prejudice. (CM) People in this book saw I colors (CM) There are many examples of prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird, especially when Tom Robinson was shot and killed in jail, and this was probably because he was colored. (SD) Boo Radley, a man who was a big part of the story in the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird, was never mentioned in the middle of the book. (CM) In the end of To Kill a Mockingbird, Boo played a huge part in saving Scouts life. (CM) This definitely made a circle in the book. (CS) Circles happen all around us, even when we aren’t aware of it.

            (TS) In life, things that you would never imagine could happen, happen everyday. (SD) One Part of my life that forms a circle is happiness. (CM) Although there are times where I am very upset, eventually there will be something that makes me happy. (CM) In the end my sadness subsides, and I become happy. (CM) This happens to me almost everyday.

Assessment #5

Assessment #5

David Garbo Jr.

2/2/11

Pine Point School

Assessment #5

            (TS) Frank and I had some trouble this visit. (SD) One thing that held Frank and I back was his glasses. (CM) Frank couldn’t find his glasses, and we looked everywhere! (CM) This was frustrating for Frank, but in the end I think it was some good exercising walking back and fourth from his room to the cafeteria. (SD) Frank has always had some trouble talking to not just me but everyone. (CM) This visit unparticular was tough. (CM) He was trying to tell me to look some place for his glasses, but I couldn’t exactly understand him. (SD) Although this visit was tough it was definitely a great lesson for my patience. (CM) Having to stop and drop whatever I am doing is tough for me, but this is what I have to do talk to Frank. (CM) It gives me a great sense of accomplishment when I realize how patient I am being with Frank. (CS) Although Frank and I didn’t find his glasses, I definitely made some good progress with myself.

Assessment #4

1/26/11

Assessment #4

David Garbo

Assessment #4

            (TS) Apple Rehab is definitely becoming more of a pleasure to me every time I go. (SD) Frank and I were having such a good time talking about each other. (CM) The first thing I asked him was, “What do you usually do for fun.” CM He replied and said, “Whatever I can do” in a sarcastic voice. (SD) After talking about Franks hobbies for a while we decided to take a walk. (CM) When Frank asked me if I wanted to take a walk I was very surprised. (CM) Frank is sick and has trouble moving, but when he asked if I wanted to take a walk, I could tell he was making progress and getting better. (SD) Learning how to cope with things is a big part of life. (CM) Frank is a great example of this. (CM) Although he is sick, he is doing everything he can to get better, and it is definitely showing. (CS) As Frank an I become more comfortable with each other, the visits become more fun each time. I never really thought I would say this and mean it but, I can’t wait to go meet Frank again.

Outline Essay #10

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TS: Most things in life form a circle

SD: Another thing is sadness

CM: Dill seems very lonely

CM: His parents don’t spend any time with him

SD: Another thing that is like a circle is prejudice

CM: Tom Robinson was treated badly the whole book.

CM: People saw in colors (looked to

SD: In TKAM Boo Radly made a circle

CM: In the beginning of the book he was mentioned a lot

CM: In the middle he wasn’t mentioned a lot then at the end was brought back in

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TS: Things in my life also make circles

SD:  Happiness is something that is like a circle in my life

CM: In the end there will be something that makes me happy

CM: This most of the time occurs ever day

SD: Fun is something else that is like a circle

CM: Sometimes I am neutral in life

CM: Then something comes around to make me have a blast

SD: Every once in a while I become sad

CM: Sadness occurs to most people every once in a while

CM: Some things can make me sad, this happens in a pattern just like a circle

CS: Life is like a circle and always will be

Apple Rehab #3

David Garbo

1/19/11

Assessment #3

Apple Rehab

            (TS) Today at Apple Rehab Frank and I talked about many subjects. (SD) One thing we talked about was sports. (CM) Frank is a big New England Patriots fan and was very upset to see the Patriots loose there playoff game last weekend. (CM) Even though the patriots are out Frank told me he still loves to watch the games. (SD) Growing up frank told me he was always into sports. (CM) One sport he really loved and still loves to watch is basketball. (CM) One team he really likes is the Uconn women’s basketball team. (CM) He was telling me how he was very upset when there streak ended at 90 wins! (SD) Realizing how much more relaxed I was when I got into apple rehab today was a big milestone for me.(CM) This shows how much progress I’ve made over the past few weeks of going to see Frank at Apple Rehab. (CS) Frank and I are still building our relationship together, and I hope to see him next week to talk about the latest sports happenings!

Apple Rehab Visit #2

                                                                           Apple Rehab

                (TS) Today at Apple Rehab Frank and I had a good time. (SD) The first thing Frank and I did was confirm exactly what the assessment project was all about. (CM) Frank didn't exactly understand the whole project so I explained it to him in a different way. (CM) Now that Frank understood the project, we knew exactly what we had to do. (SD) As Frank and I sat and talked about life and his children for a while we started to realize that we should get something else to talk about. (CM) Right then, Frank's son, wearing a gray T-shirt and sweatpants, walked in the door. (CM) This was a great opportunity for me to have a conversation with Frank’s son, and that’s exactly what we did. (SD) To me, Frank is definitely very tough to talk to at times. (CM) When Frank is very tired, he tends to slur his words, making it difficult to communicate. (CM) This is definitely tough for me to deal with, but I think it is really helping me with my patience. (CS) Frank is a really fun person to listen to and he always has something to say to you. I can't wait till my next visit with Frank so I can get to learn about him a little more.

Essay #9

Essay #9

David Garbo
PinePoint School
1/5/11




 Being a quiet hero is something you have to deserve. It is something that comes with hard work and determination to do the right thing, no matter the consequences. To do the right thing not only for not only yourself but also for other people that are less fortunate than others. Not all heros are supermen with a big "S" across their chest: sometimes, the real heros hide in plain clothes, quietly waiting to selflessly help anyone in need.

(TS) Atticus is a hero, yet humble at the same time.
(SD) Proudly, Atticus helps people when no one else will, and never regrets it. (CM) For example, Atticus, a SOFT SPOKEN man,
shot a mad dog that nobody else would go near. (CM) Later on, (days, week, months?) after the dog had been shot, Atticus noted that, “ people in their right minds never take pride in their talents.” Atticus, was being a soft spoken hero by not, "taking pride in [his] talent" (SD) As a hero Atticus acts in ways that nobody else will. (CM) When nobody else would help Tom Robinson, Atticus, a dignified, caring man, helped Tom. (CM) Atticus fought for Tom’s freedom with all his heart, “and look[ed] like he’s proud of it.” (SD) When I read To Kill A Mockingbird I often find myself thinking of Atticus, and how he is such an admirable man. (CM) When there is a conflict, Atticus always takes the time to listen to each side of the story and renders a just verdict. (CM) When someone is in trouble he helps the person, even if he does not like him or her. (CS) Atticus is a quiet hero because he is always there to help, even if nobody knows who he is. 
              (TS) A quiet hero in my life is my father. (SD) If you need help from my Dad he won’t hesitate to help you immediately. (CM) When he does help you he doesn’t say anything about it, he keeps it private and works hard to complete the task. (CM) He does this because he knows he did the right thing to help and doesn’t want to boast about it. (SD) The main reason I think my dad is quiet hero is because of work. (CM) My Dad works extremely hard just so I can have a good education. (CM) The hard work, long hours, and stress start before most people even think about waking up and Sometimes it's before some people even go to bed. (SD) My dad volunteers his time and piloting skills to help cancer patients go from one hospital to another. (CM) He does this because he imagines what it would feel like to be in the other person’s shoes. (CM) It costs him not only time but money to fly his plane, but he is proud of giving back to those who are less fortunate. He recognizes that he has the skills and resources to make it easier for the patient. (CS) In my eyes, my Dad is a quiet hero, an incredible father and a wonderful dad, and always will be.
             Atticus and my father, among others, are truly quiet heros. Whether it is Atticus being a noble man that helps others in his or her time of need, or my father, who, whenever he sees someone struggling, goes and helps without being asked, these men are true heros. Although they don't wear capes and a fancy uniform, they are better than Superman.

Assessment Paragraph #1

Apple Rehab

Visit #1

David Garbo Jr.

Assessment Project

            (TS) When I first entered Apple Rehab I was very nervous. (SD) The first thing I did when I got into the building was ask the organizer how I could assist. (CM) Right away she mentioned Frank. (CM)  Frank is a man with Aspberger's Syndrome, and has a hard time speaking fluently. (SD) Talking to Frank was definitely a challenge, but got much easier as we went on. (CM) We talked about all kinds of things ranging from sports to history class. (CM) In the end it turns out that Frank and I have lots in common. (SD) Being patient is something that I really struggle with. (CM) I think that doing this assessment project with someone that I need to be patient with will really help me become more patient. (CM) Frank and I have already started to learn about each other’s interests, and over the course of my volunteering, I think we will grow to have a great relationship with each other. (CS) Leaving Apple Rehab was definitely much easier than entering, and I feel great that I got off to a good start meeting someone that I can definitely relate to.