This blog should be a reflective posting.
Share with us where you were and what you were doing during the 9/11 attacks.
Share with us how you felt at the time of hearing about or seeing the tragedy unfold.
Has the tragedy of 9/11 changed your life in any way? If so, how.
What does being an American and being Patriotic mean to you personally?
Describes the freedoms that you enjoy and maybe even take for granted as an American.
Describe how life might different for you if you were an Arab-American student in the US after the 9/11 attacks.
Please take some time to really reflect on what being a patriot means and how your life is shaped.
Lastly, find a blog that is dedicated to the attacks of 9/11 and share it with us. Tell use about the blog, why you like it, and what the general 'tone' of the blog is.
Kaitlyn Mooneyham
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9th
Well, I was probably at daycare or at my grandma’s house.
I have no idea because I was four years old.
No, the tragedy has not affected my life.
It means, I am an American and I am free.
Being free means going to any state I would like and having rights to many things.
I might have gotten made fun of or mugged.
It means we are free.
http://911blogger.com/ I liked this blog because of the colors and how it actually reflected on the events of 9/11
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ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
When 9/11 occurred all I remember is that I was in young fives and I got home and saw all the stuff on the news and was afraid that a plane was going to crash into my house so I remember looking out the windows for planes a lot.
I wasn’t really all that concerned because I was 5 and I couldn’t really comprehend it at the time.
I think it means showing pride in your country and doing whatever you can to help out and standing up for what you believe in. I think the thing that I enjoy freedom I enjoy the most is just being able to do anything I want and being able to express myself. The thing I take for granted is the peace that we have because we’ve haven’t fought any wars in our country in decades and I’m just so used to not seeing any violence.
I think my life would be drastically different, people’s views would be different for the worst and I would most likely receive threats and people would make racist remarks a lot.
I liked nycbloggers.com/9/11asap because it should the views of different New Yorkers.
Emily Mueller
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
1. On 9/11 I was five years old and I was at school.
2. When I heard about 9/11 I do not remember how I felt.
3. I think the tragedy of 9/11 changed my life by…. I feel where ever I go I am more protected there are security cameras and people watching out for me.
4. As an American it makes me feel free. I do not have to be afraid of my religion or anything.
5. If I was an Arab student after 9/11 I would feel like nobody would have trusted me and I probably would have felt left out.
6. Being a patriot means that I am all for my country.
7. http://911blogger.com/ I like this blog because it describes it very well and I like the picture that they showed are very meaningful.
When the 9/11 attack started My mom pickwed me up from preschool after that i don't remember anything.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember hearing about the attack.
No it didn't
It means you love your country and will do anything to protect it. I enjoy the freedom to do whatever i want.
I probaly would have gotten beat up.
Trent Allison
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
During the 9/11 attack I was in school learning and when I got home I seen it happening on TV. And I was on my way home getting off the bus.
At the time this attack was happening as I was watching I really didn’t know what was happening until my mom explained and it was nerve wrecking.
The attack of 9/11 has not changed my life because I still believe in my country and I have faith that they will take care of anything like that and would try to save my life in any situation so I have nothing to worry about.
Being an American and being patriotic means that I know that I live in a state where I know I’m free and protected and being patriotic means doing good deeds for our country and reaching out to those in need and helping others in bad situations. I take being greedy for granted as an American.
If I was an arab-american student in the U.S. after the 9/11 attack I think I would be made fun of and everyone would probably hate me and talk about me.
Tapes replay unfolding of 9/11 attacks
Posted by Max Brantley on Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 6:06 AM
The New York Times this morning releases a compilation of audio tapes from planes, flight controllers and others — with accompanying transcripts — of the disaster than unfolded Sept. 11, 2001. The tape was compiled for the 9/11 Commission but not released previously.
I like this blog because it gives us information on the 9/11 attack and looking at peoples blogs about it some make sense like it is a time we will never forget and it is important but we do have to move on and solve today’s problems.
Jordan Gottschalk
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
I honestly don’t know what I was doing and where I was doing it at the time of the attack.
I don’t remember what I was feeling at the time of the attack.
No it has not changed my life in anyway.
Personally, it means that you honor the people that fight for our country every day. I enjoy the freedom of not having to be told what to do and how to do it.
I might have been hated because people thought that my family helped do it.
Emily Hadley
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
When 911 happened I was probably at school or home, I don’t really remember since I was so little.
I was sad when I had first heard about 911 but, since I was so little and I don’t really remember it that well but I do know that I was sad.
Ever since 911 has happened it has changed me a little bit, it made me realize that anything can happen anytime and you can’t really change that.
Being American means a lot to me, to be able to do whatever I want to do and have more freedom than a lot of other countries. The things that I take for granted are the fact that I can dress in whatever I want to wear and I can pick my own husband.
If I was an Arab-American after the 911 attacks, I would feel bad and horrible inside for actions that my own people did to the place where I live.
The blog is about everything that has happened during the 911 attacks and everything that has happened afterwards. I feel that this blog is very heartwarming and touching after everything that has happened that day. The tone of this blog is sad but nice at the same time.
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ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
When 911 happened I think I was at school in kindergarten or first grade, I don’t really remember that well.
I think I felt sad when I heard about 911 once someone explained it to me. Like I said I was little so I don’t really remember a lot and I didn’t really understand what was happening.
I guess 911 changed me it makes me think that anything can happen where ever you are at.
Being an American means to me personally that, I have freedom and I am able to make my own decisions. The freedoms I take for granted are being to dress in the clothes I want to wear, and sleeping for however long I want.
If I was and Arab- American after the 911 attacks in the US I would feel bad inside for that actions my people did to the Americans.
It tells you about what happened and what people thought about it. The tone of the blog is nice and happy because it’s remembering all the ones that died.
Emilee Apardian
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
During 9/11 I was at preschool. I was really young so I don’t really remember anything else.
Well during the 9/11 attack I was to young to actually comprehend and understand what was going on so I really don’t know.
No not really. 9/11 was a horrible day, and I feel really bad for the people that had been there and that had passed, but this event has not affected my life because none of my friends and family where there.
Being an American and being a Patriot to me means that I know that I am living freely in my country. It makes me proud to know that I am a Patriot.
I was horrified Sept. 11, 2001. But I don't remember being terrified as I watched the TV in Little Rock. I also wonder how exactly we know where the line falls between an interest in history and "too much." Is the never-ending replay -- and not only on June 6 -- of carnage at Omaha Beach "too much" and of benefit only to corporate cash registers? I don't think so, but I also know that, bloody as it was, it was prelude to triumph. On the other hand, I've had too much David O. Dodd. But many others have not had nearly enough (and I'd never say commercial interests have anything to do with their interest). These are just questions and observations, not criticism. Our own feelings are true and real, no matter how much they may differ from the feelings of others.
I like this blog because it like to read about people’s reactions and how they felt when everything was happening on 9/11.
Bevan Evilsizer
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
On September 11, I was in my house with my sisters playing with something in my living room.
When I heard about the 9/11 attacks I was confused. I didn’t know why people would want to attack us.
The tragedy on 9/11 changed how I looked at other countries.
Being patriotic and being an American means to me personally means having more opportunities then people in other countries.
The freedoms I get to enjoy are being able to show my face and talk to whoever I want to. I’ll have no job restrictions when I get older.
If I was an Arab-American student in the US after the 9/11 attacks I think I would be treated differently.
Being a patriot mean supporting your country. Our country has many freedoms that help us live the way we want to.
I thought the blog’s tone was very informational. It explained what happened calmly and had many facts.
Lola Engfer
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
On September 11, I was in my house playing with my stuffed animals as my mom was watching the news.
When I heard about 9/11 I was immediately scared and hide under the table thinking a plane was going to crash into my house.
The tragedy of 9/11 changed my life because of the way we have to travel and my view on other countries.
It makes me proud being able to say that I’m an America and having the freedom that we have. Being patriotic is a way of thanking our founding fathers for giving as all the rights we have and it’s the least we can do to show our country some loyalty.
Life would be different for you if you were an Arab-America because people would think it was your fault our country was bombed. Also people would treat you differently.
Being patriotic is the least we can do to thank everyone for where we are today, our country has rights other countries wish they had. I honestly think everyone who lives in the USA could at least wear red white and blue on days like 9/11, 4th of July and other days that should be celebrated. You can also put a flag in your yard to show your love for our country.
I don’t remember where I was at when 9/11 happen.
ReplyDeleteI think I felt sad when 9/11 happen.
No it hasn’t affected me.
Being a patriotic is loving America.
You would be discriminated against.
Maddie Weiss
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
I was at pre-school during the attack on 9/11, and then my mom came to get me.
I don’t remember how I felt when I heard about the attack.
The tragedy has affected my life by making me realize how good freedom is, and how much people dislike other people for no reason, and will do anything to harm them.
Being an American and being patriotic to me means freedom, freedom to say what I want, be what I want, believe in what I want to, and act how I want to.
Some freedoms that I probably take for granted are the freedom of religion, saying what you want, and being who you want to be.
If I was an Arab-American student in the US after the attacks on 9/11, life would probably be bad. People would think that I am a terrorist, and stay away from me.
Being a patriot means standing up, and showing everyone that you love your country. My life is shaped around the freedoms I receive being an American.
http://www.anydrama.blogspot.com/2002_09_08_anydrama_archive.html#81484468 The blog is about realization about how we take things for granted after the 9/11 attack. The tone of the blog is realization.
Jessica Brobst
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
At the time of the 9/11 attacks I was in pre-school and although I did not see the attack that day many years ago I do remember seeing the replay of the attack and pictures as I got older. Every time I watch the videos of 9/11 I feel heart wrenched.
The tragedy of 9/11 has changed my life. Now every time I think of those who lost their lives and loved ones in the attack I want to be strong and patriotic and I want those terrorists to see that we will stay strong and fight for our country.
Being and American and being Patriotic for me means that I have freedom that no one can take away and that I am proud to be in a free country where I can choose what to do with my life. The freedoms that I enjoy has an American is the right to speak my opinions, to share my thoughts, to have the right of religion. Some people take that for granted because they don’t realize that in other country’s if you were to not believe in the nation’s religion or you spoke out against the country you could be punished.
If I was an Arab-American student in the US after the 9/11 attacks my life could be very difficult because some would criticize and bully even though I didn’t have anything to do with the attack.
Being a patriot means to me that I am proud of my country, of the soldiers that fight to keep us safe, and of the freedom that I have. My life has been shaped by this by saying the pledge, flying the flag, and telling veterans and soldiers thank you for their service and protecting our country.
I like http://911blogger.com/blog because it has very interesting topics on 9/11. One of the topics that I saw was “A Decade After 9/11: We Are What We Loathe.” The tone of this blog is serious and horrifying because the author is telling us how he experienced 9/11, how he was walking through the rumble only minutes after the attack.
9/11 is a date that American’s will never forget.
John Meyer
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
The internet is a web of information.
The Internet had been around for 51 years.
The DARPA organization and Larry Roberts and Russia developed the internet.
No one controls the Internet.
Protocols make the rules that govern how the Internet is used.
There is more information and ways to communicate.
The Internet evolved to be more complicated.
The original design of the Internet affected its development because it was too stupid.
The Internet will be used in the future for everything.
The Internet affects your life it is easier than looking threw books.
Gloria Chun
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9th, 2011
When the world Trade Towers had fallen almost a decade from today, I was only 4 and at preschool, totally oblivious from what the rest of the world was facing. I only knew of the incident when my sister said she got to watch T.V. at school that day because of the terrorist attack. Being in preschool, I thought nothing of it, other than it was sad for everyone around me.
The tragedy of 9/11 changed in my life, because the upsetting anniversary every year. Now when September 11th comes around, I want to be patroitic to honor the lives of the firemen that lost their lives to save others.
Being an American and Patriotic means to be free and loyal, at least to me personally. It's something to be proud of, compared to what some people are dealing with in the world.
The freedoms I enjoy and maybe even take for granted as an American are being able to decide what religion to believe in, freedom to speak my mind, and the right to choose our leader when older. These rights weren’t always there; I look back into our country's history and am even more grateful for the fight we won for our freedom.
If I was an Arab-American student in the US after the 9/11 attacks, life might be different in the sense that people may look at you through a different eye. With all the steriotypes caused by the terrorists, a peer wouldn't be my friend without the thought of the chance that I might be related to terrorists. Criticism after the attacks would have been so difficult to deal with.
Being a patriot means to me that I never forget what soldiers do for our country everyday and what those firemen have done to save the people on 9/11. It means that we, citizens of the USA, should always and forever be thankful to our fighters for keeping us safe. My life has been shaped by this because by being brought up in the land of the free, I say the pledge, raising our country's flag, and having the freedom to think for myself.
A blog that is dedicated to the attacks of 9/11 is at http://911blogger.com/news/2011-09-10/somewhere-between-sept-11-and-today-enemy-morphed-handful-terrorists-american-population-large. I choose to share this blog because it paints a picture in my head and I like it because it makes it so real since I don’t remember much of it. The tone is extremely serious and in a way, poetic.
Erin Jacobs
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
When the 9/11 attacks occurred, I believe I was with my Great-Aunt Shirley, but I’m not sure, because I was only four years old at the time.
I don’t know how I felt when the attacks occurred, and I was probably too young to even understand what was happening.
The tragedy of 9/11 has taught me that even though we might be vulnerable to attacks by other people, we can always heal ourselves as long as everyone comes together and contributes to mending our country.
I am very proud to be an American. We have always stood up for our freedom, and have never let anyone take that away from us. We offer a safe haven for anyone fleeing oppression, and everyone is equal in our eyes. Being Patriotic is basically a way of life. Being Patriotic means loving your country no matter if it’s made mistakes in the past. It means that you would do anything for America, and the citizens living in it.
I love the freedom for a girl to do anything a man can do. There are no laws restricting women, and we can do anything they can. I take this freedom for granted most of the time, but I’m always reminded of it when I hear of the hardships women in other countries have to go through.
If I was an Arab-American student in the U.S., I imagine that I would have been ostracized and prejudiced against. Everyone would have thought I was a terrorist just because of my race.
http://gcdailyworld.com/blogs/chrispruett/entry/43378/ is a blog dedicated to 9/11. The blog lists several tragedies, and how everyone who is old enough to remember them can remember where they were when they heard the news. I like this blog because even though it’s dedicated to 9/11, it shows that we will never forget any of the tragedies that have happened to us.
Hope Cornprobst
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
During the attacks on the twin towers nearly 10 years ago, I was only 4 years old. I truly don’t remember what I was doing or where I was because I only remember learning about 9/11 in school and as I get older, I learn more and more. But when I asked my mom where I was, she told me that her, my brother and I were all going to doctors appointments that day. When I first heard about the attacks, I couldn’t believe it. I’m the kind of person who needs to see something in order to believe them. When I actually saw the clips of the airplanes crashing the twin towers, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was hard for me to grasp. Being a little kid, I never heard about terrorists. I didn’t know that there were bad people out there. The only thing I was scared of was “monsters in the closet.” I think that since 9/11, I feel better informed and I feel somewhat safer because I now know the knowledge about terrorist attacks. I especially feel better because Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein are now no longer to be feared of since they are gone. Being an American represents freedom to me and every day I take that for granted because sometimes I remember how in other countries, they don’t have freedom. If I were an Arab-American student after the 9/11 attacks, I would be very disappointed and afraid of what people would think of me, knowing that my people killed thousands upon thousands of innocent people.
September 12, 2011Chelsea BaudersDuring the attack I was in school and I was in young fives class. I don’t remember what we were doing then. Share with us how you felt at the time of hearing about or seeing the tragedy unfold.I don’t remember how I felt I was too young, but I do think I knew what was going on and understood the great tragedy.It didn’t change my life but it made me aware more things, I realized that many people were killed and hurt that day, and we all had to help out and help put everything back in order.Being an American and being Patriotic I think means supporting our country even at the lowest points. Some freedoms that I have for being an American I enjoy and sometimes take for granted are, being able to have freedom of speech, being able to go to school every day, and having a house with heat, water, and air conditioning.People might be mean to you and say bad things about your culture. Even though it wasn’t your fault.Please take some time to really reflect on what being a patriot means and how your life is shaped.Being a patriot is loving your country, it shaped my life by I say the Pledge of Allegiance, sing the National Anthem , and respect the American Flag.
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ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
On the day of 9/11 I was probably in my daycare center when the twin towers fell.
I have no idea how I felt but I probably felt kind of sad that all those people died in the tragedy.
The tragedy of the 9/11 attack has not affected me in any way besides the fact that I feel bad for all the kids who lost their mother or father in the tragedy.
It means being free, and that we have rights that most people do not have in other countries. Some of the freedoms I have as an American include freedom that I enjoy include the freedom to be able to go to school and graduate from high school and get my college degree.
If I was an Arab-American living in America after the 9/11 attacks I would probably feel like I had some part of the attacks because the people that was a part of the attacks were Arabs.
To me being a patriot means that you did something to try to save people in danger or fought for our countries rights, freedoms, and wars.
One of the blog sites that I found that is dedicated to the 9/11 attacks is a site called: 911blogger.com/.
9/11 changed my life because now I can’t fly without having to take my shoes off so security can check for bombs.
ReplyDeleteI don’t really know how I felt because I was around 4 years old.
Being a patriot means someone who cares about and protects their country.
I am thankful to be able to talk and criticize my country freely without jail time.
I know a few some of them are teased and beat up just for being Arab
Kaly Mitchell
ReplyDeleteSeptember 9, 2011
1. I don’t remember where I was or what I was doing when 9/11 happened.
2. I was really little so I don’t think I even knew what happened.
3. We have patriots Day that we have every year ever since 9/11.
4. Being an American and being patriotic mean to me personally that I am representing the place I live in. and I should be lucky to live here and be alive.
5. If I was an arab-america student after 9/11 things would probably be really bad because you would get picked on or people would just talk about you a lot or not want to be around you.
6. Being a patriot means being all for my country that I live in.
7. http://firefightersfor911truth.org/ I liked this blog because the facts were really good and the pictures were very meaningful.
At the time of 9/11 I was in first grade. I remember alot of the adults freaking out and watching T.V. I didn't really grasp what had occured then, but I know now that the occurence of 9/11 effected our country tremendosly.
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