Danger of a Single Story

- What does it mean to have a 'single story' about a place or community?
  To have a "single story" about a place is a problem because it's all surrounded by people's inferences. To have a "single story" means having false inferences about a place you don't know. For example judging my teacher without even knowing her. Some false inferences are that, All Africans are poor. Mainly False Statements of a place or person without true information.

- Describe a single story you have heard told about your community. What is missing from that story? How could people learn more about that community?
   Since my community is populated by Mexicans & African-Americans, people infer that we are all on drugs and are dirty people. What is missing from the story is not knowing how valuable we are. People can learn more about my community by coming by and visiting it. Talking to the people there.
 - Describe a single story you have heard about another community. How did you learn that story? How could you find out more about that community?
    Whenever I would hear the city Los Angeles, I would think of it as such a pretty place with fancy things, celebrities all over, rich people. When I went to visit everything was the opposite of what I've always thought of. Just because a lot of celebrities are over there, it doesn't mean that it is all about them. There is also normal everyday people. I would have learned more about that community by asking people how everyday life is, do research on the city. That way I would learn more.

-  How could a game let players experience many stories about a place or community?
    In my opinion I think a game would let players experience many stories about a place or community by showing visual information. Kids would understand a game better, especially if it entertained them. Having fun while learning at the same time. I would enjoy that too.

A New Year

A New Year

    So far, my school year has been a storm with a couple of sunny days. It's been stressful, rainy, and cold. At the same time it all hasn't been bad. The 1st week of school I had the chance to participate in an essay contest to attend an NCLR Conference in Los Angeles, California for 2 days. Unexpectedly I won! I and one of my friends got chosen. Now that's the good part. 

  My classes are fine. I have all AP Classes, which is good because I can have credits for High School. I like my new teachers, they're interesting. I'm okay with my schedule because it makes the day go by fast. I hope to accomplish a descriptive piece of artwork in my ART Class. I've always started a piece of artwork but never finished it. I would also like to try a new sport, for example Kickball. I hope this year goes by fast because I already want to go to College. I'm ready to work on my career!!! I also was thinking of moving but it is barely the 3rd week of school. It will get better. 

That's all! 

                                                   Truly, Arlette

Ffash Projects from last year

Globey's on the Chronicle! Kids Make Games!

I thought the article was Hilarious! We are so awesome that we get to be on the News! 

It makes me feel great! It makes me be proud of who I am and where I am at. I feel great to be attending this school, now everyone knows it and wants to join. Some are even jealous of me. I am proud to know that everyone knows our school now. It is recognized. 

My game wasn't mentioned in the Article but although I at least made  it to the Globey Awards as my 3rd time winner. I am very proud of myself and it's hard to believe. I would have liked if the author had mentioned something good about my game for example, meaning that it was such an original game, one of a kind, never seen a topic or design like that. I believe he should have mentioned my game because it was different from others. It was outstanding. That should surprise people, finally there is a game that you don't move with arrow keys, you provide your feedback and learn information about what is happening in our world. Being aware. 

Forks over Knives

What do you think this documentary will be about?
I think this documentary will be about food and poverty, there seems to be an epidemic with kids living less than their parents for the first time. Kids are now becoming sick with Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, and many other things just because we are not eating right and exercising.

What do you think the title implies or indicates about the film?
I think the title implies choosing forks, which might not be the best over a better quality choice. Since it has to do with our health and food, that was my thought. Knives are hurtful, they give you pain-they cut, well th title can also imply choosing forks-as a better thing instead of knives-they hurt you.

Back in the 1900s we used to eat about 200-300lbs. of dairy and now it has doubled, we now eat about 600lbs of dairy foods. The same with meat- before we used to eat about 100lbs. and now we eat about 222lbs.  Starting in the 1960s heart disease was rising up, this is caused by having an excess amount of cholesterol in the heart area which causes a blockage, a heart pain called angina. A doctor discovered that women in the U.S. were far more to have breast cancer than in Kenya.
In the 1950s 12% less in china had heart disease.No matter what source the protein came from they needed more. Animal Protein is important to the human body,animal protein provides many things for us. Nutrients from animals caused Cancer.

My Comments!

My Comments, here are the following comments of the people who were my Top 3 Choices

Michael Alvarez 

Hello Michael! 
How are you? I would like to first say "Congratulations"!, your game was nominated for the Globey Awards. I wish you the best! Anyways I enjoyed playing your game. I liked the way you introduced facts to the player as the game was going on. Sometimes it is better that way because the audience doesn't get bored. I also liked the way you designed your game, the drawings, the animations. Over all your game was truly original. I've never seen a game like that before. Thanks for teaching me about the forest rats, even though I dislike science! 

Jonathan Rodriguez

Hello Jonathan
I enjoyed playing your game, it was fun and educational. I am impressed with the design of your animations. It was spectacular the way you added facts to the game while the audience played. I thought it was interesting. It's great to focus on a topic like this. 

Great Game, Arlette

Javier Martinez

Hello Javier
I was impressed with your game. I love the way you designed the animations. The scene of the game was clear and easy to read. The keys worked well, the character moved the right way. Nothing was wrong with the game, everything was fine. I thought it was smart that you added facts in the game scene, sometimes that is better because many people get bored. Over all the game is simple in a great way. At the same time you learn and have fun. What a great game! 

Great Job! Arlette

Aleida Sanchez

Great Job! Aleida
I am so happy you got to finish your game because I've been wanting to play it since the day you told me what it was going to be like. The 1st time I played "Find Your Way" I was shocked because it was such a great topic to focus on and it was fun to play. I love the way you provided facts for the audience. I learned a lot. You are so right! Sometimes you can't even go out because you now have another responsibility-your kid. The questions were pain but motivated me in a way where I can say, I will take care of myself or not have a kid yet because I am too young! It was such an original game. I loved it!!! 


Great Job! Arlette :)

Thelma Manzano

Hello Thelma!
How are you?!
I was proud of your hard work you put into your game. Like I told Aleida, I was enthusiastic with your game because of the way you designed it. The animations were pretty creative, I love your tiny characters. The scene where it was located at.


Loved your game, Arlette!!!!

Delaney Hereida

Great Job! Delaney
I enjoyed playing your game! I thought it was hilarious the way you added the questions for the audience because that way they see the consequences to having a kid at a young age. I mean, who would want to have a kid at this age? Most teenagers who have kids at this age aren't even responsible for this. You motivated me to take care of myself and not commit and irresponsibility I am not ready for, I want to party with my friends, have fun, enjoy my child-hood, Not taking care of a baby!! 


Loved it, Arlette :)

My Top 3 Choices!

My Top 3 Choices

#1 Choice - Forest Rats, Green Bugs, Class: 3-Arcos

#2 Choice - Climate Changers, Tiger Changers, Class: 3-Arcos

#3 Choice - Find Your Way, Your-Choice?, Class: 3-Arcos