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Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by Destiny Butler

Destiny Butler — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:47:33 +0000

I enjoyed your new movie for the CST’s is very awesome and funny.

Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by Natalie Bernasconi

Natalie Bernasconi — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:23:16 +0000

To the remarkable students and teacher who created this awesome movie ~ wow! Great job!
I’m a middle school teacher in Salinas, CA (about 200 miles from you guys), and I will share this video with my students. You guys rocked it, just like I’m sure you’ll rock the CSTs!

Natalie Bernasconi, La Paz Middle School

Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by Melody

Melody — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 05:05:50 +0000

This is Awesome!

Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:19:03 +0000

I hope didn’t break any copyright laws! Thanks for the encouragement Ms. Desler! I’ll pass it on to my students!

Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:19:27 +0000

Rudy, your movies are better and bettter every time. Please share with everyone!

Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by Gail Desler

Gail Desler — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:55:29 +0000

Rudy and Students,

Wow! I can’t wait to share this wonderful video. Not only are you offering students important advice for test taking, but you’ve also done an incredible job of modeling what “parody” looks like. I’ll definitely be sharing your video in some upcoming workshops I’m doing on copyright and fair use.

Bravo!

Comment on Getting Ready for the CST – 2013 by Freda M. Robinson

Freda M. Robinson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:48:04 +0000

Rudy, you have done it again. Paul and I were rolling with laughter as we watched it in my office. You definitley have a calling! Thanks-you for inspiring us all to do our best!

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Melody

Melody — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:21:21 +0000

Hope you can make more!

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Daejon

Daejon — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:52:50 +0000

The war ended because the britsh gave up.The war ended because Redcats thought by ears had a longtime of pighting.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Daejon

Daejon — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:39:56 +0000

The revaltion began beades the high pries in taxes. The britsh soldigers living in peole home & tax without pay the taxes madetham angre

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Hurricane

Hurricane — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:21:52 +0000

The first settlers in the colonies liked having the british help and protection. British Soldiers were here to help them fight as france,spain from invading . The colonies grew tired of following british rules. England controlled trade and told people were to settle. they forced the colonies to provide housing, and food for the british solders. The colonist also had to pay extra tax money for newspaper, land deeds, card games, dice games, and evan graduation diplomas. Otis a boston lawyer stirred up the colonist when he said they should not pay tax money until they could speak for the colonist in the paradigm. After years of protest the british took all the tax except for the tea. After a while angry patriots dressed as mohawk indians and dumped 342 crates of tea in the boston harbor.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Fernando

Fernando — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:18:21 +0000

Ellen shouldn’t be a spy cause it is dangerous.and she will probably will get hurt by the redcoat. and the redcoat will probably know about the note that her grandfather gave to give to mr.shannon to the washington army so they can win the war but if the redcoats know about the note then that mean that the redcoat win the war. and there probably dangerous animal there or she is going to get kidnapped and she will meet someone that they don’t know like she will meet a redcoat.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Jafet

Jafet — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:09:06 +0000

The Revolgtion war started. The Native American bebent wont the France and spain frum envading. King george woned to punesh Bostion tea. The peaple woned to group and protest British texes. The peaple gothrd up and wonted to gove the governgtion to the colonies. Lexingtion and Concrd Massachusetts on April 19 1775. This wus how the American Revolution war ended.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Fernando

Fernando — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:50:01 +0000

the revolution ended because the british army gave up to the army american force. the british army was tired of six years of fighting so they gave up.and cause the british tap his sword to gave up.so the british army gave up cause there were tired. and after that british agreed to peace not to fight.so the that why the british gave up and tap is sword.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Fernando

Fernando — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:36:34 +0000

The Revolution war started because the colonist was tired of following the british rule. the british soldier protect them cause they get them food the british soldier. the colonist have to pay extras money for newspaper landeeds and even card game dice game and for the graduation for diplomas. the british took away all of the taxes except the one on tea. angry patriot dressed as mohawk indians and dumped 342 crates of tea into the boston harbor. king george decided to punish the boston tea party.and some people have to pay taxes.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Branson

Branson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:03:00 +0000

thx

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Branson

Branson — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:59:51 +0000

The american revolution started becaus of taxatation without representation, they had to pay extra taxes, and british soldiers living with the colonists. The first reason is because of taxatation without representation. The british king were raising taxes and not allowing to fight against it and the colonist werent allowed tosend someone to speak for them. The second reason is the british soldiers living with the colonists. The british king decided were people could live and the colonist had to fead them and clean after them. The third and final reason is that they had to pay extra taxes. At first the colonist had to pay extra taxes on newspaper, land deeds, dice games, card games, and even graduation diplomas. later in 1773 they only paid taxes on tea. In conclusion the ameican revolution began by taxatation without representation, they have to pay extra taxes and the british soldiers living with the colonists.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Melody

Melody — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:28:25 +0000

Your Blogs Are Awesome!

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Hurikane

Hurikane — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:07:31 +0000

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Margarita

Margarita — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:05:52 +0000

Ellen should be a spy because she would do anything for her grandfather. When ellen gives the note to Mr. Shannon and then to Generl Washingtion they might win the war. When ellen INCOMPLETE

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Jafet

Jafet — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:05:23 +0000

The revolution wor started. The Native Ame INCOMPLETE

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Davis

Davis — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:01:59 +0000

The American Relvotion ended because the british were tired of fighting after that six years.That is why the war ended because the british gave up.Then a british officer presented to tap the sword of acception of surrender. After that british agreed to peace not to fight.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Jafet

Jafet — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:59:34 +0000

The war ended because. The British ormy gave up. Because the libet got seek and the British cudent fight weth owt hem. thats how the British sojers lost the wor.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Margarita

Margarita — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:57:22 +0000

The war ended when the patriots sneak up on them and started fighting until 2pm the british gave up. The war ended when the british gave up to the American Force. The british gave up when the American Force sneak up on them at 2pm, 1781 at Yorktown Virgina. In six years the redcoats gave up and the war ended because the patriots sneak up on them.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Davis

Davis — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:52:18 +0000

Ellen shouldn’t be a spy because it is very dangerous and she might be killed. Ellen gets caught , grandpa , and Mr.shannon can get hung.The red coats might not be so nice to ellen.Ellen can become a prisoner.Mr.shannon,grandpa can get hung and die.Ellen is a little kid,and not a boy. She can get killed. Ellen shouldn’t be a spy because she putting her life in danger.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Gina

Gina — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:51:26 +0000

The Revolution War ended because the British grew tired of fighting so they surrendered. A British Officer presented his sword then the American taped the sword. When the American tap the sword it means they accept to surrender. In September 1783 the final peace! A treaty in Pairs ended the American Revolution! The British gave up they didn’t want to fight because they were tired of fighting.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Gina

Gina — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:34:45 +0000

In 1760 the Revolution War started because of Taxation without Representation and having British living with Colonist. The Revolution War started because of Taxation. They had to pay taxes for Land deeds, Card games, and even Graduation Diplomas. A other reason the war started was because the British lived with the Colonist. The Colonist had to take care of British by caring for them and made them food. The Colonist had no Representation. Since the Colonist had no Representation they couldn’t tell the British new ideas. In the 1760′s a Revolution war started because of Taxation without Representation and having British live with Colonist

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Hurricane

Hurricane — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:57:45 +0000

INCOMPLETE

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Gina

Gina — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:32:59 +0000

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Josh

Josh — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:22:44 +0000

Ellen should be a spy because if she does be a spy Eiza can be safe and can go home with her. If she be a spy General Washiton can find a way too win the war. General Washiton have a better change in wining the war. Eiza can come home and be safe and Ellen’s mom and Ellen can be happy again. Ellen should be a spy for the partriot.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:22:10 +0000

Ellen should be a spy because then if ellen dilivers the bread safely then gorge Washington and his solders will win the war. right after that then they can find out weaknesses of the british solder and win the American Revolution war.then Ellen’s grandfather and his solders can win the war with those weaknesses. but there’s one important fact if he Washington’s army wins then all the prisoners will be free. Then ellen should be a spy if there’s no war ezra will be free. thats why ellen should be a spy.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Branson

Branson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:16:39 +0000

The american revolution ended because of the British soldiers surendered because theyve been fighting for six years. After six years of fighting the british finally got tired so, they gave up. The british soldier presented his sword and the american tapped it as an acceptance of surrender. And after a long time of fighting, the british finally gave up.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Marchy

Marchy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:10:39 +0000

The American Revoulution ended by the British Army surroundering. The Redcoats army is tired of fighting. The British General presented his sword and the American General tapped it in acceptence of giving up for over 6 years. The Revoulution ended by the Redcoats giving up to the Patriot.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Josh

Josh — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:09:42 +0000

The American Revolution ended because the british surrendered to the American army. Over six years of fighting the british was tried. So General Charles O’hare presented his sword as a surrender to Benjamin lincoln. The American Revolution ended because the british General charles presented his sword to Benjamin lincoln.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Branson

Branson — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:05:43 +0000

I think she should be a spy. Because she would overcome her fears. Like with Dicey and the pig that would chase her and mabe she would overcome the fear of the british soldiers. Mabe Washingtons army might win. If General Washingtons army wins then Ellens brother Ezra might be set free. I think she should be a spy because because she has a lot of courage and she might overcome her fears.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by David

David — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:05:25 +0000

The colonist started the revolution because of taxation without representation, British soldiers living in the colonists house, and they had no say. The colonists were mad about the british soldiers living with them. The british forced the colonist to provide food and housing to have british live with them. The colonist payed taxes for various products under law called “stamp act”. The colonists had to pay extra taxes for newspaper, land deeds, card games, dice games, and even graduation diplomas. Having no say made them have a revolution. The colonists should have a say because they are the same as the british. The revolution started because the british treat the colonists right.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Marchy

Marchy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:01:06 +0000

The Revoulution began by the British soldiers housing with colonist, taxation without representation, and paying extra. British soldiers living with colonists made the colonists unhappy. The colonist were being forced to live with the Redcoats by the king and take care for them too. The colonists have no say in the British parliment. Unfairly the British goverment ignores the colonists. In the New England colonies the British parliment made them pay extra. The colonists had to pay more for newspapers,card and dice games, tea, land deeds and diplomas. Having the Redcoats living in colonists homes , no one representing them in the British parliment, and paying more taxes than they have to started the Revoulution.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:57:21 +0000

The American revalution began because of the colonist payed taxation without reposition. British solders living with colonist, and payd exera taxes. First, the King raises extra taxation without reposition and to the colonist they can not do nothing about it. Second, british solders living with the colonist ,the king decides were the colonist should live with the british solders. Last, pay extra taxes at first colonist payed extra taxes on newspapers, boardgames,dice games,and even graduation diplomas. Later, in 1773 only on tea there was taxes.The british solders living with the colonist,paying extra taxes,taxation without reposition is how the war stared.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Margarita

Margarita — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:55:53 +0000

The American Revolution started when King George forced the colonies to let in the redcoats and the colonies need to pay the taxes for the stuff they use. The colonist had to pay taxes for various products. The colonist had to pay the taxes because of the law have them pay extra money for newspaper, land deed, card games, dice games, graduation diploma. To have the redcoats live in their homes made the colonist upset. Not only did colonist have to allow the redcoats into their home they had to cook and care for them. King George rule of letting in the redcoats and having to pay taxes is not a fair rule for the colonist. Having to let in the redcoats in wasn’t fair either they wanted to start the American Revolution so they don’t have to let in the redcoats and don’t have to pay taxes everywhere the wanted freedom. the war against the british began because the patriots did not wanted the redcoat living in their home they did not want to pay taxes and wanted to say to the Government of England.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:47:33 +0000

The American Revolution ended because the British gave up to American forces. News of the surrenders spread throughout the states by messenger, newspaper, and broadsides.After the war ended they celebrated with cannon salutes, bonfires, and also fireworks. It took until September 1783 for the final peace to be written.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by David

David — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:40:18 +0000

Fighting in the revolution had to stop. The revolution ended when they got tired. The British and American forces were at war for six years so they had to do something. Fighting in the revolution have been tiring.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:35:04 +0000

Ellen shouldn’t be a spy because, it’s dangerous. One of the reasons Ellen shouldn’t be a spy is because, if she gets caught, her grandpa, and Mr. Shannon can get hung. If Mr. Shannon,and grandpa get hung they can die. The second reason Ellen shouldn’t be a spy is because, the Redcoats might not be so nice to Ellen. Ellen is a little girl, and not a boy. Lastly, Ellen can become a prisoner. if she becomes a prisoner, she can be killed. Ellen shouldn’t be a spy because, she’s puttting her life in danger.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:33:24 +0000

The Revolution began because the Colonists had to share house with the British soldiers, pay extra, and taxation without representation. The Redcoats made the colonists still cook and cared for the Redcoats. The Colonists didn’t complain because no one was allowed to be a member of the British Parliament. At the end the Redcoats and the Colonists fought against each other.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:30:33 +0000

The American Revolution ended with the british solders giving up! The british solders gave up after fighting for six years. the british solders offerd the Americans to tap the sword as a sigh of serenader. British solders gave up fighting for six years ended the American Revolution.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Lateah

Lateah — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:29:41 +0000

The American Revolution ended because the british gave up after six years of fighting the colonists. British general Charles O’ Hara surrendered to the american forces and presented his sword. The American general tapped the sword and accepted his surrender. The Revolutionary war stopped because the british gave up.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Nataly

Nataly — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:06 +0000

Ellen should be a spy because everyone is relying on her. One reason Ellen should be a spy is because if she doesn’t deliver the message Washington won’t figure out the Red Coats’ plans and secrets. Washington will lose the war. Another reason Ellen should be a spy is because Ezra and other slaves would be freed. Ellen and her mother would be happy that he’s safe. Finally, Ellen should be a spy because no one else can deliver the message. Grandfather’s ankle is sprained, Red Coats are suspicious of his friend, and her mother can’t do it. Ellen should be a spy because everyone is relying on her.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Jayvon

Jayvon — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:17:13 +0000

The American Revolution ended because the British got tired of fighting and gave up. The British gave up because they were tired of 6 years of fighting. The British gave up by letting the American tap the sword of Charles O’Hara to show that they surrendered. The war ended because the British surrendered after 6 years of fighting.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:14:21 +0000

The American Revolution war ended because british armygave up after six year. British army was tire after fighting for six years. British officer presented his sword and was acceptance of surrender. The American Revolution war ended after six years.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Nataly

Nataly — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:07:18 +0000

The American Revolution ended after the British surrendered to the Americans. The British fought for six years and soon got tired of fighting. They surrendered, and a British officer presented his sword and the American tapped it as an acceptance of surrender. The Revolution ended because the Redcoats gave up to the Americans.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Margarita

Margarita — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:03:25 +0000

The American Revolution started when King George forced the colonies to let in the redcoats and the colonies needed to pay extra taxes for the stuff they get. The colonist had to pay taxes for various products. The colonist had to pay the taxes because of the law have them pay extra money for newspaper, land deed, card games, dice games, and even graduation diploma. To have the redcoats be in there home made the colonist upset. Not only did the colonist have to let in the redcoats into their homes they also had to cook and care for them. King George rule of letting in the redcoats and having to pay taxes is not fair for the colonist. Having to let in the redcoats in wasnt fair rule and the taxes were not even incomplete

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Larissa

Larissa — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:01:57 +0000

The Revolution began because the taxes having to be payed, the British soldiers living in people’s houses and Taxation without Representation. Having the Patriots pay the taxes made them angry, The colonist had to pay for newspaper, land deeds, card games, and even for graduation diplomas. Secondly, the colonist had to let the British soldiers live in their house. The colonist had to give them food and care for them.Finally, the Patriots were under Taxation without Representation.They didn’t get any say against the British soldiers. They couldn’t complain because the taxes were expensive. The Revolution started because th Taxation without Representation, the colonist being forced to house the British soldiers,and paying the extra taxes.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Nataly

Nataly — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:48:33 +0000

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by larissa

larissa — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:42:17 +0000

The Revolution was over because the British soldiers gave up fighting. They got tired of war. The British Officer passed out his sword and the American tapped it as an acceptance of surrender. Because the British gave up fighting, the American Revolution was over.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:36:05 +0000

The American Revolution ended because, the British gave up. After over six years British General Charles O’Hara, surrendered to General Benjamin Lincoln. The British officer presented his sword, and the American tapped it as an acceptance of surrender. The British gave in, then the war ended.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Grace

Grace — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:31:43 +0000

The American Revolution ended because the British gave up fighting. The British gave up fighting because they were tired fighting for 6 years. The British personally surrender to General Washington by letting him touch the sword. The war ended because the British were tired fighting.

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Kannan

Kannan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:12:01 +0000

The American Revolution ended when the British surrendered. After six years of fighting the British finally gave up. The British officer presented his sword and the American tapped it for the acceptance of surrender. The American Revolution ended once the British surrendered to the American.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:29:42 +0000

Josh,

Make sure to capitalize the word “British” every time you use it. Your three reasons are correct. What does it mean to “pat” taxes? Misspelling can be distracting. Be careful. Overall, I like your paragraph.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:28:08 +0000

Courtney,

Watch your spelling. You have four misspelled words in the first sentence. It can be distracting. Also, the religion sentence belongs in the essay you’re writing for the New England Colonies. Good effort so far but you can improve it! Thanks!

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:26:47 +0000

Lateah,

Good paragraph so far. Your reasons for the Revolution starting are correct but your spacing of words and sentences can be distracting. Also, please capitalize American Revolution when you copy and paste your paragraph to correct. Thanks!

Comment on What Ended the Revolutionary War? by Alan

Alan — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:00:58 +0000

The American Revolution ended because British forces were tired of fighting. After fighting for 6 years the British gave up. The British General Charles O’Hara presented his sword to General Benjamin Lincoln and he tapped it as an acceptance of surrender. After a long time of fighting, the British army surrendered to the American army, ending the American Revolution.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Courtney

Courtney — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:40:19 +0000

The Amearican Revelution began because paying taxsation without repersantation Also,the colinist did not like why the british soliders lived with the colinist.They did not like paying extra taxes they payed extra moneyfor every thing tea,dicegames,cardgames,and graduation depolmas .So manypeople had to go to church for religus resons.If you fellasleep in church or talked or evendid not did what the church did they would be punished.If they did any of those things they wouldbe put in stokes,thats how to Amearican Revelution started.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Lateah

Lateah — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:25:31 +0000

The revolution started because the colonists had to pay extra
money for taxes ,had british soldiers in their houses,and had taxation without representation.The colonists paid extra taxes for almost everything.The colonists had to pay extra money for newspapers,land deeds,cardgames,dicegames,and for graduation diplomas.Having brtish soldiers in their houses made the colnists feel upset.In their own homes not only did they have to feed them they also had to care for them.When colonists wanted to complain they couldn’t.The colonists had no in british paraliment,so no one listend to their ideas.The amrican revolution began because the redcoats were living in their homes,charging extra money for everything,and had taxation without
representation.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Josh

Josh — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:09:10 +0000

The American Revolution war began because of Colonist didn’t what to pay extra taxes, didn’t what the British soldiers to live with the colonist, and taxation without representation. Taxation without representation was hard for the colonist.The british parliament were raising taxes and not allowing the colonist to fight against it the colonist weren’t able to send someone to speak for them. The colonist were forced to live with the british soldiers. The british soldiers decided where the colonist had to live. The didn’t want to pay extra taxes. At first colonist paid extra taxes on newspapers , land deed,card games,dice games,and diplomas later in 1773 they only pat tax on tea. The American Revolution war began of all these things, taxation without representation,british soldiers living with the colonist,and paying extra taxes.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Kannan

Kannan — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:54:55 +0000

The American Revolution Started because the Colonist were forced to have the Redcoat live with the colonist, pay extra, and having no say to tell British good ideas. The first thing the Colonist hated was the taxes on newspaper, land deed, card games, dice games, graduation diplomas, even tea! The British took all the taxes off except the taxes on tea, The colonist were still angry. Then came alone the Redcoats.,they now live with the colonists. Not only does the Redcoat lives with the colonists, the colonists have to make food and take care of the Redcoats. The colonists had to way to complain, and no one from the colonist was allowed to be a member of the British Parliament.( The one that makes the rules) Then James Otis gathered the colonist and said they won’t pay taxes until they will be able to send a person to speak for the Colonies in Parliament.

Comment on More Movies A-Coming! by Casey!

Casey! — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:39:29 +0000

Kyle! You were so adorable!! I can’t believe you showed me this website… xD Love youuu(:

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Josh

Josh — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:15:05 +0000

The American Revolution war began because of colonist didn’t what to pay extra taxes,didn’t what the

INCOMPLETE

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Kannan

Kannan — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:14:35 +0000

INCOMPLETE

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Grace

Grace — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:03:51 +0000

The American Revolution began because they have to live with the british soldier, pay taxes and had taxation without representation.The colonies wasn’t happy because that had to pay taxes. The colonies had to pay taxes on newspaper, land deeds, card games, dice games and graduation diploma. To have british soldier live in the colonies house made them feel unhappy. They had to cook,clean and do things for the british soldiers. There were taxation without representation. The colonies couldn’t tell the british soldier that they don’t want taxes. The american revolution began because there were many problems.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:56:51 +0000

The revolution began, because of taxes, ” taxation without representation “, and the Red Coats living with the colonists. One of the reasons the revolution began is because, the New England colonies didn’t think they should pay extra for newspapers, land deeds, card games, dice games, and even graduation diplomas. Another reason why the revolution began is because, the colonists did not enjoy the Red Coats living with them. The colonist were forced to let the Red Coats live with them,and the colonists had to cook, and care for them. New England colonists did not believe “taxation without representation”, was right. “Taxation without representation”, made the colonists upset because, they didn’t get a chance to share what they thought about “taxation’”. Taxes, taxation without representation, and the Red Coats living with the colonists started the revolution.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Jayvon

Jayvon — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:54:21 +0000

The colonists started the American revolution because of the taxes,taxation without representation,and the british soldiers were living with them.One of the things that started the revolution was the colonists had to pay taxes.The colonists had to pay taxes for card games,tea,the deeds,certificates,and dice games.And another reason is the colonists had to live with british soldiers the british were making the colonists make food for them and take care of them.And the colonists had no way to complain.The colonists had no say in the british government about taxation.So paying taxes,having no representation,and having to live with the british solders is what made the colonists start the war.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:40:53 +0000

The American Revolution began because of taxaion without representation,british soilder living with the colonist,and paying extra taxes. First, taxtion without representation was hard for the colonist. The britsh was raising taxes and not allowing the colonist to fight against it. The colonist weren’t able to send someone to speak for them. Second, british soilder was living with the colonist. Britan decided where people could live. The colonist provided housing and food. Last, the colonist had to paid extra taxes on newspaper,land deeds,card game,dice game,and graduation diplomas. Later 1773 they only paid taxes on tea. Taxtion without representation,british soilder living with colonist,and paying extra taxes and the colonist didn’t like it.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Alan

Alan — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:36:30 +0000

The Revolution began because the Patriots were tired of having British soldiers in their homes, paying taxes, and having taxation without representation. The colonist were upset because Redcoats took over their houses. Colonist had to give the soldiers their food and house because the Redcoats were protecting them from invaders. The colonist were angry that they had to pay more money because of taxes. With taxes around people had to pay more for newspapers, land deeds, card games, ect. To have taxation without representation made Patriots outrage. Colonist were paying for taxes but they couldn’t complain because no colonist could be in the Parliament. To pay extra taxes, have Rdecoats live in their houses, and have taxation without represesntation made Patriots start the Revolution.

Comment on What Started the Revolution? by Nataly

Nataly — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:26:17 +0000

The American Revolution began because people were forced to live with British Soldiers, were paying extra taxes, and getting taxation without representation. Colonists were forced to live with British soldiers. Colonists had to give food and shelter, they also had to follow directions and listen to rules. The colonists had to pay extra money. They payed for tea, land deeds, newspapers, card games, dice games, and graduation diplomas. They had taxation without representation. They couldn’t complain and they had no say because the British Parliament wouldn’t listen to colonists. People being forced to live with the Redcoats, paying extra taxes, and getting taxation without representation is why the Revolution began.

Comment on How Did Ellen Change By the End of “Toliver’s Secret?” by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:25:31 +0000

It’s alright Kyle. Glad to hear things are going well! We’re trying to crank out some movies. We’ll see!

Comment on How Did Ellen Change By the End of “Toliver’s Secret?” by Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:18:06 +0000

I know this probably isn’t the BEST place to put my comment…

Comment on How Did Ellen Change By the End of “Toliver’s Secret?” by Kyle

Kyle — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:17:05 +0000

Hey, Mr. Alfonso! It’s been a while since I’ve contacted anyone at the school, but It’s good to see everything is still as smooth as it used to be. A lot of students at my past few schools have loved the CST Movie when my secret was released! I don’t know if you still use the video programming or not, but thank you so much for letting our class have that experience! I plan to go into Computer Programming and Design soon at Folsom High School. I hope to use the skills you taught us back then to make great videos in my elective class. I’ll put my usual “weird” touch in it. Yet again, thank you! I hope you have a good year with this new generation of students!!

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Elena

Elena — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:29:19 +0000

Ellen should not be a spy.Here is a reason, Ellen may get hurt or die.The red coats might find out that Ellen is a girl,they might treat her diffined becuses she is pertending that she is a boy.If Ellen dosnt give the secrete mesege to Mr. Shannon. Ellens grandfather and Mr.Shannon may get hung or hurt.Ellen should not be a spy, becuses her town is couting on her and she might not make it.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Daejon

Daejon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:25:32 +0000

Ellen should be a spy because she might get hurt. Ellen grandpa and MR.shannon might get hang. the red coats might treat ellen roughly . And ellen might because a prisoner.Mr.shannon and her grandpa can get killed. They might find out that ellen is a girl. And she can get killed and her mother will up set.ellen should not be a spy because she might get hang

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Lateah

Lateah — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:59:56 +0000

Ellen should be a spy. If ellen sent the message to genral washington they would win the war. If washington’s army won the war the prisoners would be set free and ezra would be reunited with his family. New York city would be freed from the british redcoats. This is why ellen should be an agent.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Nataly

Nataly — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:56:25 +0000

Ellen should be a spy because everyone is relying on her. One reason Ellen should be a spy is because if she doesn’t deliver the message Washington won’t figure out the Redcoats’ plans and secrets. Washington will lose the war. Another reason Ellen should be a spy is because if she delivers the message safely Ezra and other slaves will be set free. Ellen and her mother would be happy
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Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by elena

elena — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:52:52 +0000

Ellen should not be a spy.Here is a reason Ellen may get hurt or die.The red coats might find out that Ellen is a girl, they might treat her diffinet beacuesshe is pertending that she is a boy.If Ellen dosnt givethe bread to Mr. shannon.Ellens grandfather and Mr.shannon may get hurt or die.
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Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Daejon

Daejon — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:52:01 +0000

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Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Hurrikane

Hurrikane — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:51:28 +0000

Ellens choice to be a hero and help in with war efforts could come cost her own life its doing the right thing ,helping your self and other kind of people.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Larissa

Larissa — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:45:14 +0000

Ellen should be a spy and give the package to Mr. Shannon. If she delivers the package, Washington’s army would read the message, and when they do, they would know all the secrets or the weakness of the British. Washington might also win the war. Then if he does win the war he might set the prisoners free. Including Ezra. In my opinion Ellen should be a spy and deliver the package to Mr.Shannon.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by David

David — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:44:24 +0000

Ellen toliver should not be a spy.If ellen is a spy she might mess up.If ellen mess’s up her grandfather and mr.shannon will be hung.If ellen is a spy something might happen to her.When ellen try’s to take the message to mr.shannon she could lose it or she might get lost and never find her way back.If ellen should be a spy something will happen.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Gina

Gina — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:41:23 +0000

Ellen shouldn’t be a spy.It would be dangerous.She could be hang if they find out she is a spy.They could find out that she is a girl.Then Mr.Shannon could get hung and grandpa probably Ellen.Ellen’s mom mom would be worried.Ellen’s mom dosen’t want her to send the message.My opinion is that Ellen shouldn’t be a spy.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Marchy

Marchy — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:40:54 +0000

Ellen should a spy so General Washington can win the war,end the feud between the British and the Patriots,and finish the battle. If Ellen delivers the bread to Mr.Shannon there are many benifits that can help. If the bread has all the information they need to win the British will lose and everyone can get their idependence and freedom back. She can also help end the feud by the bread cause it can have important information for Washington. The bread could have enough tips for the Patriots to end the feud and Ezra can go home to his family. The bread may help Washington’s army win the battle. The effect of that is the prisoners will be free from the British. She should be a spy so Washington can find a way to defeat them,finish the war,and end the battle between the Colonists and Redcoats.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:36:26 +0000

Ellen should not be a spy. First,ellen can be hung. Ellen going to be hung at a young age. Ellen mom going to be worried. Ellen mom is going to be worried and stress because what if something happen to ellen. Ellen is scare to send the message. Ellen is scare to send the message because she still young. Ellen is scare to send the message because it dangerous for her. It’s not good for ellen to be a spy.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Kannan

Kannan — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:24:39 +0000

Ellen should be a spy. When Ellen delivers the message to a diffrent message and when it finally reacher Washington. Washington will wind the weakness of the British. So Washington can defeat the British with ease. Once thewar is over. Ezra can live with Ellen,Mother, and Uncle. Ellen would also be like a hero. Her Family would worship and be proud of Ellen. This is why Ellen should be a spy.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Grace

Grace — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:51:36 +0000

Ellen shouldn’t be a spy.First, grandpa and Mr.shannon can get hung because ellen is being a spy. If grandpa and Mr.shannon get hang they can die. Secondly, the redcoats might treat ellen roughly if they found out that ellen is sending a message. If they found out then they will hurt ellen. Lastly, Ellen can become prisoner then she will have to be in a jail. It is dangerous for Ellen to be a spy. Ellen shouldn’t be a spy. First, grandpa and Mr.shannon can get hung because ellen is being a spy. If grandpa and Mr.shannon get hang they can die. Secondly, the redcoats might treat ellen roughly if they found out that ellen is sending a message. If they found out then they will hurt ellen. Lastly, Ellen can become prisoner then she will have to be in a jail. It is dangerous for Ellen to be a spy.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Grace

Grace — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:45:32 +0000

Ellen shouldn’t be a spy.First, grandpa and Mr.shannon can get hung because ellen is being a spy.If grandpa and Mr.shannon get hang they can die.Secondly, the redcoats might treat ellen roughly if they found out that ellen is sending a message.If they found out then they will hurt ellen. Lastly, Ellen can become prisoner then she will have to be in a jail.It is dangerous for Ellen to be a spy. Ellen shouldn’t be a spy.First, grandpa and Mr.shannon can get hung because ellen is being a spy.If grandpa and Mr.shannon get hang they can die.Secondly, the redcoats might treat ellen roughly if they found out that ellen is sending a message.If they found out then they will hurt ellen. Lastly, Ellen can become prisoner then she will have to be in a jail.It is dangerous for Ellen to be a spy.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Jayvon

Jayvon — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:37:57 +0000

Ellen should be a spy. If Ellen becomes a spy she could find out information about the British. And if she gives that information to Washington he could use that information in the war and win. If Washington’s army wins Ezra could get out of jail. If Ezra gets out of jail he will have a better chance at living and Ellen her grandpa an her mom will get to see him again. Ellen should become a spy because she could help her grandpa out and Ezra and Washington.

Comment on Our First Remake: Diana’s Psychic Mom by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:34:01 +0000

We haven’t had a class make as many movies as you guys did back then. It’s still amazing work and people continue to watch your movies!

Mr. A

Comment on Our First Remake: Diana’s Psychic Mom by diana

diana — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:44:29 +0000

Omg I remember making these videos wow 5th grade memories ..

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Alan

Alan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:52:36 +0000

Alan says:
February 8, 2013 at 1:29 pm
If I were in Ellen Toliver’s shoes I would be a spy. First of all, if Ellen was a spy and delivered the information to the Patriots, they could win the land they lost and the prisoners would be free, Ezra, would be free. With Ezra free Ellen’s family and Ezra would be together again. My second reason is that General Washington’s army would British’s secrets. With those secrets Washington’s army could launch supprise attacks against the Red Coats. With Ellen being a spy, she might help Washington’s army win the war. If the Patriots win the war the colonies would be independent. I think Ellen should be a spy.

Comment on Should Ellen Become a Spy for the Patriots? by Alan

Alan — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:29:51 +0000

If I were in Ellen Toliver’s shoes I would be a spy. First of all, if Ellen was a spy and delivered the information to the Patriots, they could win the land they lost and the prisoners would be free, Ezra, would be free. With Ezra free Ellen’s family and Ezra would be together again. My second reason is that General Washington’s army would British’s secrets. With those secrets Washington’s army could launch supprise
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Comment on Winter: How Do You Feel About It? by eettalfonso

eettalfonso — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:16:04 +0000

Hi Rihanna,

Welcome to our blog. Although you speak Persian, we’re glad you’re visiting our site. What is like to have snow there?

Mr. Alfonso

Comment on Winter: How Do You Feel About It? by Rihanna

Rihanna — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:58:17 +0000

Hello!
I,m iranian…Im from Iran!
my laguge is persian but I know some English!
I love winter but we dint have chrismas here. I love snow

Comment on How did Prince Henry’s School of Navigation… by Larissa

Larissa — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:27:46 +0000

These things that I’m about to write,is how Prince Henry’s school of navigation helped other sailors.What Henry’s school’s aim was to improve ships,maps and navigational ethnology

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Comment on The “Perfect” Computer Lab… by Jayvon

Jayvon — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:27:11 +0000

To have the ”perfect” computer Lab time, students need to be responsible for their actions.Being quiet would be helpful to the computer

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