I just finished reading I Survived the Attack of September 11, 2001 by: Lauren Tarshis. I chose to read this book because I wanted to know about the crazy attacks that happened in the U.S. I also read a book called Falling Towers which is a similar story, this is where I got the interest from.
This was a scary book for me but I liked learning about the history of what happened. I learned that on 9/11 there was smoke all over New York City. Some people couldn't see or breathe. Others were waiting for their families to leave the Towers. Everyone in the city was scared. About 1,100 firefighters had to help during the attack. The Twin Towers collapsed after an airplanes crashed into each Tower. There were also other airplanes going to hit other things in the United States like the Pentagon and the White House.
I love learning about history and I am going to start reading other I Survived books like the Earthquake of 1906, Pearl Harbor 1941 and Hurricane Katrina 2005. I will never forget about these attacks and how they changed the world.
The next book I will be making a blog about is called Blubber by Judy Blume.
Title: Who Was Michelle Obama? By: Megan Stine Biography Of: Michelle Obama Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Early Years: Write what you have learned about the person's early years. How did these childhood experiences influence this person's achievements as an adult?
Michelle Obama was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. Michelle and her brother, Craig, had to sleep in the living room together. Michelle and her brother both skipped second grade. Michelle went to a magnet high school and then to Princeton University. She also went to Harvard Law School, which is where she met Barack Obama.
What were this person's main achievements?
Michelle Obama has had many achievements. One is Let's Move. It is a program that helps people bring together community leaders in an effort to address childhood obesity. The next one is School Lunch program. It is a program that provides healthy foods for 21 million students. Another achievement is Joining Forces. A program that helps service members get tools to succeed throughout their lives.
Describe the goals of this person. Do you think this person was successful? Why or why not? What factors influenced this person's achievements?
I think Michelle Obama was successful because she worked very hard to get into schools and her job as a lawyer. Also when she was the First Lady she made some great speeches to help Barack Obama be the President. The factors that helped her be successful were Barack Obama and her parents.
What influence did this person have on the community, the country or the world?
The influences Michelle Obama made around the country was in her programs she made with her friends. The programs Joining Forces, Let's Move and School Lunch helped many people around the country and the world.
What is your opinion of this person's life and accomplishments?
My opinion of Mrs Obama's accomplishments is great. She made three programs, while she was the First Lady, that helps kids health, helps homeless families and helps military people when they are at war. Let's Move is a good program because it provides parents support to make healthier choices for their kids. The School Lunch Program is an amazing program that gives healthy food to people, like schools, and homeless kids. Last, Joining Forces is an awesome program that created by Michelle Obama and Dr Jill Biden that help struggling service men at ware and when they come home.
Would you recommend this biography to others? Why or why not?
Yes, I would recommend this biography because it was interesting to find out how Michelle Obama grew up. I also liked learning about the achievements she made when she was the First Lady. Last, I loved finding out that she never gave up in school.
Video by Emma Mabery after reading the biography of Michelle Obama.
