We are the World- Ish...

     My song analyze is on We are the World by Michael Jackson. Its not my favorite song but in talent we're singing it so its cool. I think the main meaning of We are the World  is we need to give to others, hence the lyric, "We are the ones who make a brighter day so lets start giving." We can all make the world a better place. In 1985 there was a famine that devastated Africa, then the song was written and then prefromed by artists to help Africa.
     The artists want us to feel bad for all the people that are in need. Jackson uses very powerful words that would capture the readers/listeners attention. In the 1 paragraph he says " there are people dying, And its time to lend a hand to life." This lyric can show and help you imagine how bad the famine has affected Africa; So badly people are dying. The word "God is also mentioned a couple of times. I think by incluidng or like talking about god people who look up to him would take the lyrics, reflect. Then hopefully help a life in need. The artists wants us to think that being caring and help full is good. in the 4 stanza it says, "Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free" I infer that this line means that if the helping person shows to someone they care, the lives of those in need will become "Strong and free".

In conclusion, I think Michael Jackson(&others)'s message about helping others is a lesson everyone should learn; Its good for both sides. (In my opinion) The helping person will get a felling of satisfaction because they know they have made a difference and has helped a person who needed care and love.

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Lyrics to We are the World by Michael Jackson(USA for Africa):
1)There comes a time when we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And its time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

2)We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone, somehow will soon make a change
We are all a part of Gods great big family
And the truth, you know,
Love is all we need

[Chorus]
3)We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
Its true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

4)Send them your heart so they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand

[Chorus]

5)When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Let us realize that a change can only come
When we stand together as one

[Chorus: x2]

Maya Calendar Fail CORRECTIONS

The article Mystery of the Maya by Natalie Smith is mostly about, who the Mayas are and what their Maya calendar means. The Maya were a group of American Indians who lived in the area which is now Mexico and Central America. They had a really advanced writing system. They had a great knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. The Maya calendar also called the Long Count; it marked the past and future. The calendar starts from when the Mayas believe the world was created. The calendar is similar to the one we use today. The 365 days were based of the earth’s orbit around the sun.

 Smith wants to think that the Mayas don’t mean the world was going to end December 21 of 2012. She says “The largest unit of time on the calendar is a baktun, which is approximately 394 years. After 13 baktun, a great cycle of the Long Count comes to an end. The end of the current cycle will take place on December 21. It’s the end of this cycle that some people have confused with the end of the world.” Smith clarifies that December 21 will be the end of a cycle in the Maya calendar NOT the end of the world. She explains with definitions and facts like what is the baktun and how long is the calendar cycle. Smith also wants me to feel that the Mayas were a very knowledgeable group of people. She states “The height of their empire was from 250 A.D. to 900 A.D. During that time, they developed an advanced writing system. But it was their knowledge of mathematics and astronomy that really set them apart from other ancient cultures. The Maya carefully tracked the movements and cycles of the planets, moon, and sun long before anyone else did. They used this information to create a highly accurate calendar that closely resembles the one we use today. It contained 365 days and was based on Earth’s orbit around the sun.” She speaks of the Maya in a very admirable way. She interviewed an expert on ancient Maya at Colgate University in New York, Anthony Aveni. “You hear all about how amazing [the Maya] were, and I think they were,” says Aveni. “They were very accurate astronomers. Doing all of that without telescopes is amazing.” Natalie does a very good job of persuading readers Maya were bold people by using positive words towards the Mayas. She also tells and explains the invention and how the clever maya people came about the idea.

          This article taught me many facts about the Mayas and their calendar. I used to think that the Mayas did predict doomsday just that they predicted the wrong day. In this article taught me they actually were just marking the end of a cycle and the start of a new cycle. I also think of the Mayas of very brilliant people. I think it’s very clever how they could figure out a time span that will later turn into a year without any technology.

Bibliography: Smith, Natalie. "Mystery of the Maya." Http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3757754. N.p., 2013. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.

Maya Calendar FAIL!

     The article Mystery of the Maya by Natalie Smith is mostly about, who the Mayas are and what their Maya calendar means. The Maya were a group of American Indians who lived in the area which is now Mexico and Central America. They had a really advanced writing system. They had a great knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. The Maya calendar also called the Long Count; it marked the past and future. The calendar starts from when the Mayas believe the world was created. The calendar is similar to the one we use today. The 365 days were based of the earth’s orbit around the sun.

 Natalie wants to think that the Mayas don’t mean the world was going to end December 21 of 2012. She says “The largest unit of time on the calendar is a baktun, which is approximately 394 years. After 13 baktun, a great cycle of the Long Count comes to an end. The end of the current cycle will take place on December 21. It’s the end of this cycle that some people have confused with the end of the world.” Ms. Smith clarifies that December 21 will be the end of a cycle in the Maya calendar NOT the end of the world. Natalie also wants me to feel that the Mayas were a very knowledgeable group of people. She states “The height of their empire was from 250 A.D. to 900 A.D. During that time, they developed an advanced writing system. But it was their knowledge of mathematics and astronomy that really set them apart from other ancient cultures. The Maya carefully tracked the movements and cycles of the planets, moon, and sun long before anyone else did. They used this information to create a highly accurate calendar that closely resembles the one we use today. It contained 365 days and was based on Earth’s orbit around the sun.” She speaks of the Maya in a very admirable way. She interviewed an expert on ancient Maya at Colgate University in New York, Anthony Aveni. “You hear all about how amazing [the Maya] were, and I think they were,” says Aveni. “They were very accurate astronomers. Doing all of that without telescopes is amazing.” Natalie does a very good job of convincing readers Maya were bold people by using positive words towards the Mayas.

          This article thought me many facts about the Mayas and their calendar. I used to think that the Mayas did actually predict doomsday just that they predicted the wrong day. In this article taught me they actually were just marking the end of a cycle and the start of a new cycle. I also think of the Mayas of very clever people. I think it’s very clever how they could figure out a time span that will later turn into a year without any technology.

Bibliography:

Smith, Natalie. "Mystery of the Maya." Http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3757754. N.p., 2013. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.