New Words
A Student Publication of Ethos Literacy
May 2021| VOL. 6, NO. 2
My Grandfather Was an Amazing Man By Eric
Basic Literacy, 1st year have always respected my grandfather Benny. He was a righteous man with a big heart. His given name was Benjamin, the Biblical name of Jacob’s youngest descendant. I will always be grateful for him and his wisdom. While my grandfather was alive, he taught me to respect life. When we spent our time together, we had good conversations. I know that he loved God. My grandfather always told me that God was very important. Because he served his country, I have a lot of love for him. As a result of his service in the military as a combat engineer, he received the Purple Heart because he was injured in battle. He also received a 100% pension. His family was well taken care of. His brother was a military man as well who was separated from my grandfather as a kid when their parents were divorced. They met back up by chance while they were serving in Europe in World War II. When my grandfather was in his 90’s, he called me when he needed help at his house. For example, he called me to apply a clear coat on the exposed wood of his car-
port. He lived until he was 100 years old, and in his last years he lost his oldest daughter, my mother, who was a very important part of his life. My grandfather truly was an amazing man. wood and leaves.
Eric: As a result of his service in the military as a combat engineer, my grandfather received the Purple Heart because he was injured in battle.
Eric’s grandfather, Benjamin.
The Mysterious Night of Love By Asalia
English Second Language, 6th year The magic of love returns to me again on this warm and silent night that is impregnated from the most exquisite delicate fragrance of jasmines and freesias; it makes my emotions emerge in a mysterious night full of romance that emanates from the most beautiful sublime love between you and me.
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A Boy
By Yasmine
English Second Language, 1st year draw a boy. He’s name is Terry. He’s head is pink square. He’s hair is black lines. He has blue circle eye. He has yellow triangle nose with circle orange mouth. He has two orange square hands. He has a Green triangle stomach. He has two orange rectangle legs and two purple feets with two purple ears.
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Hi-SET, 2
ince recently, specifically this and last year, the wind has been p chaotic. With speeds clocking in between 40 and 60mph, it has pushed aro just about everything from small pieces of trash to assembled trampolines. top of that, many pollons were spreaded which can cause allergic reactions make matters worse this makes our already-cold temperature even colder. Su there has to be a explanation and reason for such strong and constant wind, right? Wind is always in a constant state of motion and can generate strong winds du a strong pressure gradient force. Where it blows can also determine it’s speed, ra the wind is slowed by the friction of a group of trees or funneled through building increase speed. Thunderstorms can also contribute to strong winds when evaporates and cools the air beneath the clouds. The cold heavy air is then spla sideways off the ground at such a fast rate. As bad as the wind can seem, it does help. For one, without wind moist air c be circulated throughout the planet leaving a lot of dry places and lots of dehydr animals, plants, and people. Heat from the sun is also moved around by the win properly distribute throughout the atmosphere. Wind also carries away air pollu to keep areas as clean as possible. The wind can also be used as a renewable en source. It may have it’s benefits but heavy winds can still cause problems. Take m precautions and secure as much of your property as possible. Take photos as we case you need to file an insurance claim. Try to stay as warm as possible since h so the best you can do is wait it off and hope it blows over.
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Rock On! By Chris
Basic Literacy, 2nd year I want to compete. I miss my teammates. My coachs are ready to win. I’m anious to go out of town. My staff and I enjoy the trip. Algethtr I love all my specil oylpmics.
olfy is the name of my puppy, he is 4 years old with us, he is a very calm and affectionate puppy, he is afraid to travel. When I put him in the car he starts to shake but if we go to the park he gets very happy and he barks all the way and when he sees that we are not going to the park he stops barking. I do not fight anything with him, giving him food and water he is very calm in my house. He gives me his unconditional love. I love my puppy.
Mireya: I love my puppy. Photo credits: Mireya
Planting Early
by Le
Basic Litera Things to Buy: Peat Moss Vermiculite A little sand 2 Early Girl Seeding 1 package Early Girl Tomato seeds
Tomato Cages Tomato Fertilizer Miracle Grow Plan
Early Girl tomatoes are baseball size, not the really huge ones. Plant in First put ½” vermiculite, ½” sand, 1” peat moss on the ground. Sprinkle Lay the soaker hose in an S style back and forth in the garden. Dig holes for the seedlings. Put the seeds on 2 mounds and cover the The tomatoes start sprouting in about 2 weeks. Change the amoun conserves water. Use liquid Miracle Grow weekly. In July, they start getting big so you can pick them. Sometimes two g them away to my friends.
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Colors and Shapes By Mahmoda
English Second Language, 1st year HEAD Heart HAIR Yellow lines EYES His head is 1 purple heart NOSE Orange Arrow
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EARS Purple Rectangle. MOUTH Red square
many ell in heavy winds may show a drop in the temperature. The wind will take it’s course
BODY Brown Triangle ARMS Orange Circle. LEGS Pink Rectangle FEET Green Circle
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Colors and Shapes By Zahra
English Second Language, 1st year Head circle Hair black line Eyes brown colors Nose Green square Ears Green Triangle Mouth orange Triangle Body large square
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I Like Movies By Kendrick
Basic Literacy, 1st year I like movies. I think movies are interesting. Movies makes me relax. I wish i could go to theater. I like to watch movies in the dark. I like lots of movies. favorite movies. Wonder Woman is one of my favorites. Harley Quinn, The Dark Knight Free willy and Amazing panda Adventur are movies i like. There are so many Good movies You should check out these movies.
Books by Stephen Cosgrove By Nafessa
English Second Language, 4th year y tutor and I are reading books by Stephen Cosgrove. My teacher has about 30 of these. She reads them to me, and then gives them to me to keep. These books have beautiful pictures with bright colors. They are stories about animals like rabbits, birds, horses, goats, mice and others. Sometimes people and strange creatures are in them. Each book has a problem in it. This problem is fixed, and there is a happy ending. For example, a rabbit was fat and fixed it by exercising. The words are 50/50 easy and hard. I look up the words I don’t know on my phone. My favorite Stephen Cosgrove book is Shimmeree. I like the horses in it. They are many colors and have wings. My grandmother told me stories about horses who flew! I love reading!
NEW WORDS is written by students of Ethos Literacy. 400 Gold Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 www.ethosliteracy.org (505) 321-9620