The Greatest Buddies

The Greatest Buddies

The Great Sphinx, which stands magnificently next to the Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt, is an ancient stone statue. The statue has a head of a man, which measures thirteen feet across, and is believed to be modeled after King Khafres. Although the head is of a man, the body is in the shape of a lion. The Great Sphinx is 240 feet wide and towers at 60 feet tall. Because the statue sits in the desert, it sadly has been eroded by sand, wind, and time. Since the 1800s, it has been covered neck high in sand four times. Although they have to unbury it, it still remains mostly intact. The Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx have been sitting next to each other for 4,000 years, and hopefully they will sit next to each other for another 4,000.

Gladiators

Ancient Roman citizens watched gladiators in a very gruesome sport. Bravely, gladiators fought to the death in fights that took place in the amphitheater. There were two types of people who participated in the fights, those who volunteered and those who were forced.  Criminals, slaves and war prisoners were forced. Murderers were even forced to fight without any weapon at all! The volunteer gladiators, who were trained by the emperor, fearlessly entered the arena. Who or what did they fight? Bears, lions, crocodiles, and even each other!  After admitting defeat, the crowd decided the gladiators fate. Thumbs toward him meant keep him alive. And thumbs pointing away from him, meant he was to be killed. Gladiators who were successful in winning were considered Roman heroes. This may have seemed cruel, but the Roman people enjoyed watching this repugnant sport. 

The year of the monkey

I have no idea what the year of the monkey means so looked up on some websites.  I will link so you can read more about it. www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/monkey.htm

My CC Essay

Lia Martinez

The History Of The Roman Government

  Rome went through three distinct stages. The first was a monarchy. It seemed like the kings would rule indefinitely, but their power came to a halt in 520 B.C.. The second stage was ruled by the Senate, which had to be made of noblemen, then later made of Plebeians. The third was emperor ruled. There was a senator that stood out from all the others, he was named Julius Caesar. The people liked him so much that they made him emperor, and he gained absolute power. The Senate, who had little power, killed Julius Caesar. The Senate thought that Caesar’s death would cease the rule of emperors but it didn’t. It lasted till 476 AD. And those are the three ages of the Roman Government. 

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentines day poems

My Lover, For

Valentine's day

by HollyAnne Hansen

                       In February I am so glad,

                    as I wait for my lovers hand,

                   on the beach with golden sand,

                    February 14th is a special day,

                     I think of all the little thing,

                   as I walk by the crystal bay,

A kids view of valentine's day

Love, hearts, disgusting kisses,

But the one I want the most is

Hershey Kisses!

By Lia martinez

 SnowFlake  

                   A snowflake is a marvelous sight

            made of snow and made of light

          no two snowflakes are alike

           and that's why it’s a beautiful sight  

by Hollyanne hansen

Valentines ideas

1. It would knot be the same without you.

2. Hey valentine i have my eye on you.

 3. You light up my life.

4. Whoopee it's Valentines day.

5. Fruity valentines.

6. Valentine i chews you.

7. You make the world sparkle.

8. Minecraft valentine.

Have a great valentines day