Tuesday, February 24, 2015


Objective:

- Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events.

Homework:

- Write your name and period on the top. Rewrite the story by leaving a comment on this post:

Telling:

Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob.  Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying.  Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now.  Jake began to cry.  Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants.  Greg changed his clothes.  He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad.  Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun.  The parents came home around dinner time.  They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

Showing:  Rewrite the story by leaving a comment.

Agenda:

- Mini-lesson on showing vs telling
- Teacher models example
- Students work together on examples
- Students present work
- Class judges work



59 comments:

  1. Mr. Chiang, Period 7-8

    You will begin your narrative writing here...

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  2. Sebastian Cabrera Period: 1-2

    Telling:

    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

    Showing:

    On a nice Saturday night, Greg's parents (Mr and Mrs. Davidson) had gone out to do some shopping for some house renovations. Greg did not take this so well, this meant he would be stuck with his annoying and rowdy little brother Jacob. Greg tried to think about what his friends were doing at that very amount but then, Jacob began to cry and shriek saying, "Diaper Diaper!" This annoyed Greg, trying to ignore this horrible sound Greg did change his diaper and his clothes. After this experience, Jacob was still being annoying for another 2 hours. Finally, the Davidson household became quiet. Greg and Jacob began to have fun, playing with toys and watching some Spongebob. At around six o'clock, Mr and Mrs. Davidson came home with some really good Peruvian chicken and rice. After all of this good food, Greg told his parents about how good Jacob was and how much fun they had. Greg volunteered to do it again any day.

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    1. One night, Greg's parents were called into work, they are both police officers in New York City. Greg did not was not exited for this because he knew how his little brother Jacob was, he was annoying and really hyper. Greg thought that this night was going to be horrible, but you never know. Greg was trying to watch his favorite Marvel show and was deaf for about 3 seconds and im pretty sure you know why. Greg sprang off the couch and ran into Jacob's room. He saw Jacob standing in his crib and crying at the same time. Greg was not sure what to do, he wasn't a adult and doesn't know what to do if a baby was crying but he glanced down and saw that Jacob spoiled his pants. Twenty minutes later Jacob was all clean and fresh. After that they had a very calm and relaxed night, Jacob was playing with his toys and Greg was watching Marvel as he was before. Greg's parents came home at about 7 pm they brought Wendy's and had a nice and fast family dinner. Greg was pleasantly surprise how smooth the night went and volunteered to do it again or even be Jacob's permanent babysitter.

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  3. Greg's parents left him with his three year old irritating brother, Jacob. While Greg was wondering what his friends were doing, Jacob began to shed tears. Greg tried to avoid the crying but it appeared to him that Jacob tinkled in his soggy, soaked pants. "Come on Jake, you got to Chang his clothes", Greg yelped. While Greg was changing Jake, Jake was annoyed. The whole incident of taking care of Jake was unpleasant but when two hours passed, Gerg and Jake had an enjoyable time. Later, their parents came home with spaghetti and meatballs and the whole family happily ate dinner.

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  4. Junwei Dong, Period 1-2


    Greg's parent left him with three year old brother, Jacob.
    "I don't want to take care of them." Greg said. "It'll be quick, we're just going to my sister's marriage, so stay home with your two brother, Jacob, Jake be nice with your brother." said Mom. "Okay" said all.
    Greg felt his heart cut in to million pieces. Greg was a volcano and they are the rain to stop the volcano. Crying like a lion roar. Greg get so annoyed and yelled, "STOP!" Then Jake cry more louder. Then the room was like a band room.
    "Brother?" asked Jake. "What?" said Greg looking his pant and his heart has a thunder storm." Let me change your cloth." sighed Greg with sadness emotion. Two hour past, Greg said," Today is my horrible day." "Brother?" Both said. "What?!" asked Greg with angry emotions. "Could you play with us?" asked both. Suddenly Greg his heart was like a flower blooming, and said, "Okay."
    Then the room was full of laughing and cheerful voice. "Not so bad today." thinking in his mind. "Hello, we're home." said Greg's parents. "Mom, dad!" yelling with excitements. " We brought dinner home."
    This is the "best" and the "tasty" food in today for Greg

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  5. Michael Zayas-Bazan, Period 6-7
    Greg thought his day was going to be nice and fun. Oh was he so wrong. Who new that a sentence can ruin someone's day. It turns out it can.
    "Greg we need you to watch Jacob while we buys groceries." His parents said.
    "But he's so annoying and won't stay still." He said back to them.
    No arguments they said as they left the house. While Greg was forced to take cate of his brother he thought about what his friends might be doing. Are they playing video games, playing basketball. Then with Gregg luck something bad happened.
    "Crrrryyyyy Crrryyyyy" his brother said.
    At first he tried to ignore him but when Jacob went to Greg's room with wet pants he knew his brother wet his pants. Greg angrily changed his clothes. At this point Greg was just wishing his parents walked in the door. About two hours later Finally a light bulb came out of his head. He had the perfect Idea. He grabbed Jocob and played Legos with him. After building a house they played on the iPad. Although Jacob beat Greg in Tap Tap he was not mad. At 6 o'clock (dinner time) his parents came back with bags of food and dinner. He told his parents about his experience and how it turned out fun.
    "Next time you need me to babysit tell me because I'm looking toward to it." Greg said.
    That day Greg learned that as long as you keep a three year old occupied they will never bother you.

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  6. Olivia Rosado, Period 6-7

    Greg slipped on his jean jacket and headed for the door. He ran into his mom who was waiting there.
    "Greg! Honey, the baby-sitter canceled and I need you to watch Jacob." Greg was shocked and fuming!
    "But mom, you promised I could go out with my friends tonight!' Greg complained.
    "I'm sorry sweetie. I wasn't expecting this to happen." His mom apologized, "Alright, we're leaving for the restaurant honey." She kissed him and walked out to her car, his dad following.
    Greg watched them drive away and sat on the couch in annoyance. In his head he thought, I could be with my friends right now, but I'm stuck baby-sitting an obnoxious 3 year old. As if on cue, Jacob came skipping into the room, chocolate smeared across his face.
    "Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi..."
    "Hello Jacob." Greg said covering the toddler's mouth. "Eww!" he then screamed, wiping the chocolate from his hand.
    "I'm going to my room!' Jacob announced, running away.
    "Good riddance." Greg muttered. He sighed and called up his friend Joe.
    "Hey Greg! On your way?"
    " No. Unfortunately I'm stuck baby-sitting. Maria canceled. Again."
    "Aww man. Sorry dude. I'll tell the other guys you can't come."
    "Thanks, I really..."
    "Wahhhhhhhhhhhhh!" a scream drifted to Greg's ears.
    "Ughhhh." Greg groaned "I gotta go Joe. Bye."
    "See ya Greg." Joe hung up.
    Quickly, Greg ran to his room, trying to ignore Jacob, but his brother's screaming was getting louder by the second, and he was afraid the neighbors would complain.
    "Jacob what is the matter... Oh man..." Jacob had wet his pants.
    " Jake! Come on! I was going to have a nice day but now I'm stuck baby-sitting. And seriously, aren't you potty trained?" Greg screamed in annoyance.
    Jacob began to cry once more. With a sigh, Greg Grabbed some clothes and took them to the bathroom along with Jacob. Greg cleaned him and changed him.
    "Why don't you go take a nap?"
    "No!" Jacob screeched. Greg wrestled Jacob into his crib.
    Jacob slept for two hours, with Greg sitting next to him, playing games on his phone, and wondering what fun things his friends could be doing. Maybe bowling, or laser tag? It had to be better than this.
    "Ding dong!" The doorbell! Greg jumped up and opened the door to find his parents with some leftovers for dinner. Greg's mother went to find Jacob, and Greg followed his father to the kitchen.
    "How was it?" asked his father.
    "Don't even get me started." Greg replied. Greg's father chuckled, and the other two family members joined them for a nice, family dinner.

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  7. Aerielle Rojas Period 6-7
    " I'm sorry honey. You have to take care of him. " Greg stared in disbelief as his Parents explained that he had to take care of Jacob, his younger brother, while they were on an important outing. Planting a kiss on his forehead, they were out the door. He balled his fists and his face grew redder by the second. He whirled around to find his brother in his pjs with a smile on his face. " Look, I don't want to be here, so don't do anything loud or dangerous okay? " he grumbled and sped upstairs to his room. Once safely inside, he looked longingly at his party invite sitting on his bed. He thought what a great time John and Matt would be having. Sighing, he started his weekend homework. After awhile, he heard his brother softly crying. He tried to ignore it but it grew louder and louder. Grunting, he went downstairs to find his brother on the dining table, wailing. " What are you doing?!" he cried. He noticed that the front of his pants were wet. He helped him off the table and into a pair of clean clothes.Greg returned to his homework while Jacob played with his toys. Suddenly, he heard a terrible noise. BOOM, CRASH, BAM, CLACH, CLANG! It was Jacob's most prized possession, a toy drum. Greg put on his earphones and blasted his favorite songs. He soon heard him over the music. "Quit it already! " Greg yelled down the hallway. Hearing this, Jacob started to run around the house with his drums. Greg had enough and began to chase him. This lasted for about five minutes until Jacob tripped. Greg scooped him up, threw him over his back, and plopped him on a chair. Jacob was screaming and crying. " Look, how about I try to teach you some of my video games ? You will have fun." Greg hoped his peace offering would work. The little nuisance stubbornly shook his head and stayed put. Sighing, Greg started to play by himself. After a little bitJacob shyly came into the room. Seeing the game, he asked" Can I.....play t-too?" Smiling, Greg handed him a remote. Last one to the finish line has to give up all their coins!"
    An hour later, his parents came home. "We brought Chinese, your faveorite!" his father exclaimed, shaking the bags. " Oh, I knew you two would get along! " gushed their mother, her hands clasped. "I will tell you guys all about it," Greg says standing up. " Why don't we sit down?"

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  8. Jeziel Marte Period 6-7
    One Night, Greg's preoccupied parents left him with home with his pee pants of an loud deafening sound of a brother. Greg imagined what his friends were doing that very second, they could be playing manhunt,paintball, or basketball. Jake began to randomly cry out of no where peeing his pants instantaneously. Greg was forced by the odor to change Jakes pants as if the odor were a person telling him what to do. After Jake got changed he blackmailed Greg by saying he would tell on him about doing a bad job, and Greg laughed his pants off' Later that night, his parents arrived with dinner and they all ate together.

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  9. Selenne Jimenez Period 6-7

    Telling:

    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

    Showing:

    "Do I have to, mom?"
    Greg and his mom were arguing over the phone, because Greg had to take care of his little brother and he really didn't want to. Greg's mom had already left, but Greg thought there was still a change of her coming back. Unfortunately, there wasn't.
    "Greg stop calling me about this. If you call me one more time just to see if I will take Jacob, then you will be grounded. This is the third time you've called. I'm bringing cookies for you two, but don't tell Jacob."
    "Ok," Greg sighed.
    Greg had to take care of his three year old little brother, Jacob, which he never like to do. Greg had to be alert at all times. He was tired and hungry, and just wanted to take a nap. Greg decided to call his friends. He felt like they had all left him stuck there, and had all left and gone bowling or ice skating or something. He had dialed all ten digits, and was about to call, when he heard an abrupt scream. Greg suddenly panicked and ran down the stairs to where his brother was. Greg quickly realized that Jacob was throwing another tantrum. his favorite show wasn't on, but it would be in about 20 minutes. Greg calmed Jacob down for those 20 minutes with a juice box and sandwich. When his show came on, there was the silence that Greg loved. He decided to call his friends, since he had the chance now. Greg raced up to his room and grabbed his phone.
    "GREG!"
    Greg actually contemplated whether or not he would go downstairs to help his little brother...
    "GREEEEGGG!!!"
    As he made his way into the living room, he saw his brother...who had wet his pants. Greg had to change Jacob, and was not at all happy about it. Jacob was throwing tantrums over everything for the next two hours. Greg felt like this was survival at its fittest, and he was currently being chased my his little brother/monkey. Jacob's show finally came on again, so Greg decided to attempt to call his friends.
    It turns out, the friend he called was stuck in the same situation. He had to take care of his little sister, and he had just as much as patience as Greg(which was none). So, Greg invited him and his sister. For the rest of the day, Greg and his friend hung out, while Jacob and the sister had a playdate. Soon enough, Greg's parents came home and brought food. Greg could've sworn that Jacob was about to throw another tantrum asking for cookies - and the he remembered what his mom said. He ran to grab the bag of cookies in the kitchen and almost tripped, as he gave it to Jacob, who now had a smile filled with at least 4 cookies.

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  10. Luis Vilahomat, period 2-3

    Bye, Bye see you guys later. waa waa child can u please stop screaming greg sayd. ok please Jacob I will give u anything if you come down today. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Wahhhh Wahhhh ouu not again please.bang bang bang came a recage from down the hall band bang .then aot of noweare Jacob appears.the moment that he entered the room a smell came with him.uggggg I have to clean that well better go get the towel. ones he had clean his pant the recage stop for the first time it was quiet. suddenly a raaaar comes . it was gregs stomach. tick tock tick tock with no dinner. finally he heard the door bell ring it was his parents with food.

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  11. Julianne Corniel period:7-8
    Greg’s parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he whined, yelled, fussed, and threw a tantrum when he didn't get what he wanted. All that went through Greg’s mind was what his friends were doing right now, video games, football, basketball, everything.
    “whaaaaa!!!” cried Jake. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running like a penguin, waddling from side to side. Greg noticed that Jake had been pointing down at his pants.
    “ughh, come on, let’s change your pants.” Jake said rolling his eyes. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Later on in the day Jake had spilled apple sauce all over his clothing, so Greg had to change him once again. But then things took a turn. Greg and Jacob started to play a board game and they both laughed and enjoyed it.
    “Look Greg, I’m alien!” said Jacob placing the dice on his eyes.
    “Ha-ha,” laughed Greg.
    “DING DONG!” rang the bell. It was Greg and Jacobs parents. Luckily it was around dinner time, and Jacob parents had brought some delicious salad with pomegranate dressing from chipotle.

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  12. Katie Tobin Period 2-3
    "Ugh why do i have to take care of him, why cant you just get someone to take care of him," remarked Greg.
    Greg's parents had finally decided on a place to go for their anniversary and could not wait for a chance to be all alone. They decided on leaving their youngest son who was 3 years old at the house with Greg.
    "You are responsible enough to be able of take care of him, and if you ever want to hang out with your friends again i suggest you tone it down with the attitude and deal with the fact that we are leaving you with Jacob,"exclaimed Greg's mother. Greg decided on taking his mothers advice and sucked it up and kept his mouth shut, knowing there was no way he was getting out of this.
    "Guess i will just have to deal with the little mutt" Greg whispered under his breath. Greg's parents had later left and it was just him sitting on the couch wallowing in self pity, thinking and imagining of all the better things he could be doing right now with his friends. But instead he was stuck watching his little brother. When all of a sudden he heard a loud whaling sound coming form his brothers room form there his parents had left Jacob.
    "What is it now" exclaimed Greg heavily, 'why couldn't you just leave me alone." At first he attempted to block out his brothers cry's and just sit there like he was all alone. But it soon became to much to bear and he could no longer handle it. Before Greg could even lift his leg Jacob came running in with the biggest spot on his pants. At first Greg thought it was milk because he was drinking a bottle and maybe he spilled some. However as Jacob drew closer to himself his face cringed in disgust. It was the most vile smell he could of ever smelt, and he could of sworn he felt his lunch starting to come up his throat. Greg hastily rushed to Jacob as an attempt to get rid of the stench that coming from the small boy. However Greg has never changed a diaper and could not wrap his head around what he was supposed to do. Greg contemplated calling his mother but knew that it would be incredibly rude to do so and did not want to mess up there date."How the heck am i supposed to do this," thought Greg. After some time of trial and error Greg was able to figure how out to change the diaper, he just wasn't so sure he had done it the correct way. After that Greg was forced to find new clothes for Jacob, so he just threw on him the fist set of clothes he found. Greg went back to sitting on the couch thinking again of what could have been if he was not stuck at home. After two hours of just repeating to himself how bad this day was Jacob had come up to him.
    "Please play with me,"whimpered Jacob. doing the puppy dog face that aloud him to get away with anything.
    "Oh i don't think so, that face doesn't work with me," remarked Greg. but he could feel his resolve slowly crumbling and it finally broke forcing him to play with his little brother on a Friday night when he could be doing anything else but this. After a little while and a couple of games played later Greg actually had a smile on his face not even mad at the fact that he had to stay home with his little brother. A couple hours later his parents had finally joined them at home and had also brought with themselves leftover food from the dinner they had. They sat at the dinner table enjoying not only the food but also the company of being in each others presence all the while sharing stories of their hectic day.

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  13. Per: 7-8
    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob Greg hates stay with his little brother he dose not like his brother because he is anoin. His parents canceled his baby siter she got into a car crash. Gregg parents Went fishing and Jacop started crying and Greg did not care he started running and he Made a lot of noise. Greg found this really stupid but Greg looked at jake an he found that he wet his pants Greg though it was stubed but too hours later the had a lot of fun there parents came and the found out the had a great day.

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    1. abraham samuel
      Per: 7-8
      Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob Greg hates stay with his little brother he dose not like his brother because he is anoin. His parents canceled his baby siter she got into a car crash. Gregg parents Went fishing and Jacop started crying and Greg did not care he started running and he Made a lot of noise. Greg found this really stupid but Greg looked at jake an he found that he wet his pants Greg though it was stubed but too hours later the had a lot of fun there parents came and the found out the had a great day

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  14. Aisling O'Hagan, Period 6-7

    Greg browsed the channels of the television as he waited for the time to make his leave to his friend Erza's house for a get together with a few friends. Greg was anxious to leave and get out of the noisy household. As the clock struck 6;30 exactly, Greg dashed down the stairs, simply draping a flanel over himself.

    "I'm off guys!" He shouted back to his family. But when one foot exited out the dor, his mother called back to him. She ran over, hels clicking.

    "Greggy-"

    "Mother please." Greg gritted through his teeth. He already knew that he wouldn't be able to head out so he closed the door reluctantly.

    "Your father and I need to head over to a banquet, we thought we could have brought Jacob, but no kids are allowed to go. We can't find a baby sitter at a time like this so we were thinking..." Greg groaned as he headed back up the stairs and dropped back down on the couch.

    "Fine. But swear if h-" Thank you so much Greg! We will be going now! Love you!" She blew a kiss and ran into the car where his father was located. Greg moaned and laid down on the couch. Once again flipping through channels. He knew something like this was going to happen, so he told his friends in advance.

    Once Greg landed on a channel to his liking, A cry echoed through the halls. His brother waddled into the room with tears flooding his eyes. From the looks of it. Jacob had wet his pants.

    "..." Greg stayed silent for a minute.

    "Hm...ah...let's ah... let's get you cleaned up." Greg announced as he tried to stifle a laugh.

    "IT'S NOT FUNNY!" His brother cried. Greg only rolled his eyes and pushed Jacob into his room.
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    Greg gasped for air as his exited his little brother's room. He DID NOT only pee. Greg fell to the floor, breathing heavily. Greg stood up, trying to retreat to his room. But Jacob being the three year old he was, latched onto Greg's leg, giggling.

    "Peace and quiet for only an hour, I beg of you!" Greg complained as he tried walking with a massive weight on his left leg.

    Once getting him off his leg, things only got worse over the next to hours. Jacob continuously climbed on top of his brother, kept asking for sweets for dinner, got in the way of the tv, ran around the room screaming, put on his mother's make-up, tried doing a cart wheel, ripped a bit of a couch pillow,swallowed paper, Greg even went to the last resort and tried pretending to work on a 'school project", but Jacob ripped that too. Greg felt like screaming. He looked for something to occupy his brother and finally found a deck on cards. Greg walked up to his brother who was currently raiding the fridge with the deck of cards. Greg threw Jacob over his shoulder and set him down in a chair. He sat down across from hm and set the deck of cards in the middle of the dining room table.

    'We are going to play the easiest card game ever known to man. Go. Fish." Greg said in monotone. Jacob smiled while nodding.

    After about 9 games of Go Fish, their parents finally arrived home. Jacob's eyes glimmered at the sight of his givers of life, running up to them. They both smiled and looked up at Greg. He was a mess. flannel only on on shoulder, shirt ripped up, his brown locks were all over the place and there was a hole in his jeans.

    "W-what happened to you?" His father asked in confusion.

    "This kid." He pointed to his little brother. " Never leave me alone with him again...bleh...did you at least bring some Advil home?" His mother smiled and held out a large brown bag.

    "Only some Chinese Take out."

    Greg crossed his arms.

    "That'll do."

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  15. Amanda Macias || Period:1-2
    Telling:
    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

    Showing:
    Greg's father Mr.Ramirez told Greg, "Greg, me and your mother are going to do something for a few hours, we are going to leave your brother". Greg got angry when his father told him, so Greg replied "Dad I'm not taking care of my brother he's so annoying ugh I'm going to my room"! Greg then text his best friend Jack, and in the text Greg said "Hey Jack my parents just told me I have to take care of my brother Jake, & you know he's annoying. Ugh I just don't know what to do"! Jack then text back and said, "don't worry Greg it's only for a few hours it's not like your gonna stay with him for a week. Just to your parents the favor they might just pay you if you don't complain (:". After that Greg went down stairs and said to his parents that he would take care of Jake. When his parents left Greg went to watch TV, Jake came to Greg and started to cry like crazy. Greg wanted to take Jake and lock him in his room, but Greg saw that he had wet his pants. Greg took Jake to the bathroom and told him it was not okay to wet his pants, Jake understood and changed his pants and went to play with toys. After four episodes of The Walking Dead Jake came and told Greg if they could see Spongebob. For the past two hours Greg and Jake watch a marathon of Spongebob they didn't notice it was 5:30 and Greg knew his parents would come any minute. When Greg and Jake look at the window and saw their parents with Shake Shack bags. They went and opened the door and they took the bag and continued the marathon of SpongeBob.

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  16. Ariel Vallejo Period 1-2
    On a Saturday night Mr.and Mrs.Hale had to go to work leaving their 15 year old son Greg with his three year old brother Jacob.Greg really did not want to take care of his brother because he thought he was annoying and obnoxious.Greg started to think about how much fun his friends must be having at Pete's party right now.At the thought of that tears started streaming down his face."BE A MAN",he said to himself.Greg started to hear a bunch of loud footsteps coming his way.Once the footsteps stopped he saw Jacob and his pants were drenched.Greg decided to go change Jacob because he started to smell bad."Ugh...why are you so annoying",Greg said to Jacob.Jacob just shrugged and felt a little bad now that he has annoyed his brother.Two hours passed by and Greg and Jacob began to get bored.Greg decided to turn on the TV.Sonic X was on and that was their favorite show.They both began to sing theme song and laugh.In a soft tone Jacob said "i'm sorry".Greg smiled and hugged Jacob tightly,"it's okay".After a half a hour of snuggling their parents came back form work.They saw that their dad had a bag and it smelled delicious.They went to the kitchen table to go eat the food."How was your day boys"Mrs.Hale said.Greg and Jacob looked at each other and laughed as they ate the delicious food.

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  17. Eliah de la Torre Period:7-8
    Greg was told to babysit his little three year old brother Jacob.His parents were going out and he was the only one who could take care of Jake.When his parents left he turned around and told Jake,"OK, you better not be annoying this time, all right?" Jake said,"OK Greggy." Greg then started watching t.v.,imagining what his friends were doing,when suddenly he heard whining."Whaaaaahhh!" "Oh, what is it now!" Greg exclaimed. When he caught up to Jake, he saw his that his pants were wet."You wet your pants!" he screamed nervously.Greg then raced to Jacob's room to find him some clothes.When he put Jake's clothes on, he came up with a brilliant idea."How about we watch some t.v!" Jacob screamed,"Yay!" Greg thought doing this would distract Jake long enough until his parents came back.After a couple of hours, the doorbell rang in their ears."Mom and dad!" they both exclaimed joyfully.When Greg opened the door, his parents had bags of Wendy's in their hands.The family set everything up on the table and enjoyed their delicious meal!

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  19. Yael michel, period 7-8

    Greg's parents left him with his three years old brother , Jacob . Greg did not like taking care of his little brother because he would start touching things that he can break , run around the house Jacob would not leave Greg alone . Greg imagine his
    friends at the video game station , playing fun video games, eating pizza and so much
    more. Jacob began to cry Greg just turned around and kept doing what he was doing
    like nothing is happening . But Jacob came walking fast in making a boom, boom
    noisy sound when he steep. Greg look at Jacob and he saw that his little brother 's
    pants were wet. That is when he realized that his brother wet his pants. He took
    Jacob to his room put him on his bed and look for a diaper Ged took his little brother wet
    pants off and put the clean diaper on and pull his little brother clean pants up. Now Ged was much calm , they start playing game, they laugh , watch tv , eat snacks. Then they heard a keys opening the door and it was their parents they can round 8:30 dinner time. They bought Chinese food and they all ate dinner.

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  20. Camila sosa period 2-3
    Greg was on the computer and be lazy like always. Then his parents told him the he has to take care of his little three year old brother Jacob. Greg was upset because Jacob was really annoying like always. so greg got of the computer an said Its going to be a long process but I can do this. So then greg sat on the couch and took a deep breath and started thinking about his friends and what they were doing. Greg thought they would be having fun instead of babysitting a little sibling. Then for some odd reason Jacob started crying. Greg kept thinking about his friends and igorned all that crying. But after about 10 minutes Jacob came dashing down the stairs. Greg asked what is the matter. then greg looked at Jacob in confusion and finally saw that Jacob wet his pants. Greg didn't want to do this but he had to be a responsible big brother and change Jacobs clothes. Changing Jacobs clothes was the most irritating experience for greg. Greg yelled I cant take it anymore you have to stop being annoying. Greg ran down the stairs and sat on the couch and then forgot all bout Jacob and started thinking about his friends. Then all of a sudden greg had these bad vibes about Jacob. so he called Jacob, Jacob could you come down here. Ok jacib said. What happened Jacob asked. Listen I am so sorry for what I said you are an awesome brother and I should have been an awesome brother and do you forgive me greg asked. of course I will Jacob said. so after they spent all there time playing tag, hide and seek, and pirates. Then they got tired and sat on the couch to watch tv. they heard keys opening a lock and then there mom opened the door and said were home. awesome you guys brought food greg yelled. so they all sat on the table and talked about what happened.

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  21. Matthew Mullins period 7-8 On a monday night Gregs parents left him to take care of his three year old brother. Greg was fearious that his parents made him take of his little brother. He was really annoied that his little brother wouldn't stop being bad. Greg was sad that he had watch his little brother instead of playing with his friends. Jacob his little bro wouldn't stop. Greg said," if he didn't stop he would have to spank him so hard to learn his lesson." After Greg told Jacob what would happen he said," i don't care what you do" he implied. Once he said that Greg got mad at him and wanted to straglle him. Then Jacob was scared and wet his pants. Greg said," am sorry Jacob", then he changed his pants. Jacob said," I'm sorry to." Greg said," let's play a game like tag or something. Jacob said," let's play, your it." Greg said," no your it" and then they laughed and for played for a long time. As a few hours passed we hearded the door open and mom and dad were fianally home and they brought food. When they opened it was there favorite food. In the end they all ate mc Donald's and had a good night.

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  22. On a peaceful Saturday night Greg was in his room playing his favorite video games, as always, until his mom barges into his room unwelcomed.
    " Greg honey your father and I mean you to do us a little favor, we're going out shopping and our babysitter fell threw and we have no one to watch Jacob and such short notice."
    " What!?!? no, mom I can't." Greg said in such distress.
    " Oh, and why can't you." Greg's mom said waiting for the answer she wanted to here.
    " Jim, Garret, and I were going to Garrets house, he just got a brand new Xbox to replace the other one, this is a very important event."
    " We'll you can call and tell Garret and Jim that you can make it to your "important event" because you are staying here and babysitting your baby brother and that is final!" Greg's mom said in a firm tone.
    " Fine" Greg said in a low- sluggish way.
    " That's better, now lets go." Greg's mother said as she left Greg's room.
    Once Greg began to approach and descend the stairs he thought more and more on how his night was going to be ruined by his annoying three year old brother.
    As soon as Greg reached the bottom he jumped onto the couch and called Garret at his house.
    " Hey dude I can't come tonight my mom is making me babysit my little bro"
    " Has she ever heard of a babysitter that's what they are for, they are older and mature we are just carless children." Garret said trying to be funny
    " Yeah but the babysitter fell threw so im the next runner up to watch the kid." " Greg said disappointed.
    " Well ok some other time I guess." Garret said also disappointed.
    "K bye."
    " Bye," Greg said.
    After that Greg immediately turned on the TV and watch his favorite episode of SpongeBob.
    " Hold on young man you are supposed to be watching your little brother, not being brainwashed by the TV."
    " We'll be back in a couple of hours no parties and don't invite anyone over, Bye."
    " Bye." Greg said as they both slowly exited the house.
    Then about 5 minutes after Greg's parents left Jacob started to whine and cry. Jacob's sharp cry made Greg's ears ached in a horrible way.
    After a few minutes the unbearable crying had finally stopped, when Jake started running in like a cheetah on roller-skates screaming. The noise Jake was making was so loud and too irresistible not to look at, and noticing that Jake's pants were soaking wet. So he found some clean clothes right away because the smell coming from Jake's pants smelt like a forest full of skunks. Greg was disgusted but mostly annoyed on how his night turned out. As soon as Greg finished changing Jake's clothes he placed him on the couch. After two hours Greg realized this was the worst experience ever. The another hour passed and Greg noticed something special about Jake. So Greg decided to be a nice big brother an show him how to play video games. After awhile Greg started to get hungry as well as Jake too.
    The their parents finally came back home and just in time Greg and Jake where about to starve to death. Their parents brought a turkey with mashed potatoes, corn, bread and delicious chicken. The whole family ate dinner while watch SpongeBob, and Greg realize babysitting his little brother isn't that bad after all.


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  24. Jamear Stephenson Period 6-7

    Greg was on his way to his way to his friend, Adam's house to play together with his new Xbox One and he was finally about to get a break from the most annoying person ever his kid brother Jacob. But it seemed within a moment's notice of an instant he could change from a eager and energetic mood to a person who would rather be six feet under. His mom walked timidly into the room. Once Greg saw this Greg thought "Oh man she always walks that way when she is about to break bad news, but at least nothing can ruin this phenomenal day I'm about to have."
    His mom said in a genuine voice, "I am sorry but I forgot that I had a meeting at work I should be back by six o'clock at night but, until I come back stay home and watch your brother."
    "Bye kido see you later", said his mom.
    " Bye I didn't care anyway" , he replied and put on an artificial smile to play it off.
    The door slammed and Greg wondered what would Adam think about him not coming and if he was playing Xbox. It seemed earsplitting silence went on in the house for what seemed like an eternity, but Greg knew his peace was moments from being obliterated. "WAHHHHH Greggy can you help me right now pleasssssssssse",Jake yelled from up stairs. Greg had already decided he would not move When all of a sudden he felt a tug on his dark navy blue nautica jeans that almost put him into shock because Greg never saw Jake enter the room stealthy. Jake leaned over into Greg's ear and whispered in a pure, innocent voice "I think I had an accident." Greg looked at Jake and saw wet spot and a trail behind him, it took him a while to comprehend what he said and when he did he erupted in outrage. "How did you manage to soil yourself in such a short time", he asked. They sat there together in the couch, Jake still in wet clothes. Then Greg heard whimpering and saw Jake had tucked his head under a pillow to see dried tears on his face. Greg suddenly had an epiphany moment and realized he could not leave him like this. He changed his brother's clothes and then hauled him into the tub filled it with warm water along with bubble bath. Greg suddenly lost balance and fell in the tub with Jacob and within a split-second the whole vibe change and sly smirks spread along the both of their faces. They both came out the tub, put clothes on, and it almost like magic his mom walked through the door with Papa John's Pizza and the two brothers went to their room and ate and watched movies till they passed out

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  25. Ariana Leon pd 2-3

    "Oh come on mom do I really have to take care of the little brat" says Greg. “Yes you do now we should be home around 6:30 ok”. When his parents left Greg glanced at his three year old brother Jacob with a stare as if he couldn’t stand him. Greg sighed and walked over to his brother he knew this wasn’t going to be a fun night. Greg could only imagine what his friends were doing Jason could be playing video games or watching TV and Ana could be having a sleepover with her friends. As Greg came back to reality he looked at his brother and said, “how about you stay in your room” so Greg brought Jacob to his room and when he got back to the living room he plopped himself on the couch and sighed. Right as Greg turned on the TV he heard a squeal from the other room “WAHHH” so he tried to ignore it knowing his brother would continue to try and torture him but he couldn’t stand it so he got up and went to check on him. As soon as Greg walked in the room he could tell Jacob had wet his pants. “Dude did you…. Ugh that’s gross!”. So Greg changed his clothes and brought Jacob into the living room knowing he couldn’t be alone. Jacob got up and ran to the room and came with a ball and said, “let’s play” so Greg sat down and played catch with Jacob. He was actually having fun with his little brother! After a few hours Greg looked at the clock it was 6:15 and he thought in his head “only a few more minutes!”. So in about 5 minutes his parents came home and as soon as they walked in Greg could smell the food they brought home “Mmmmm is that French fries?” said Greg

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  27. Justin Gehy Period 2-3

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    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

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    "Do I have to Mom!" said grumpy Greg
    Greg's parents were going on a date and left Greg to take care of his younger brothers, Jacob.
    "Hes so annoying why can't you do it"
    Greg and his brother did not get along since Jacob was really annoying all the time. He took Greg's toys and flushed it down the toilet. Since Jacob is so little he doesn't get in trouble. "Mom he flushed my toys down the toilet!" said Greg furiously. "Hes just a little boy, be more mature Greg!". He was the one who got Greg in trouble. This night Jacob ran into the room crying. "What's wrong now Jacob!". Greg looked down and saw a wet spot. "Oh God..." remarked Greg. Greg searched the house for gloves and got right into it. "New clothes, here you go". Jacob was now good to go. Greg was annoyed, for the next two hours Jacob complained for their parents to come back. First kicking his seat, then whining even more! Greg being the older child he is, calmed down his younger brother and they both fell a sleep on the living room couch. Finally their parents found them asleep on the couch and put a blanket over them. "Sweet Dreams Boys" said both of the parents.

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  28. James Mullins Period 1-2

    On a Sunday night, Gregs parents told him he had to take care of his annoying three year old brother. Greg was very angry that he had to watch his bratty little brother. He had wished he were at the party his friends Bob and Timmy were at. Jacob crying but Greg ignored him for about an hour. He couldn't take it anymore so he went upstairs and told him, " BE QUIET". He still kept crying, but then Greg noticed Jacob had wet his pants. He change his dirty and smelly clothes. He was very frustrated. After three hours passed, Greg went upstairs and ask him he wanted to play something. He said," let's play hide and go seek". Greg won every round of every game they played. They played tag, board games, ps4 and just watched some tv. Then Mr. And Ms. Robbinson come home. Finally, they brought Wendy's and have a awsome time.

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  29. Griselys Lopez, Period: 6-7

    "Do I really have to take care of this annoying little booger?" Greg complains.
    "Watch it. I think at the age of 14, you are way old enough to take some responsibilities. Yes?" Mrs. Miranda said.
    "Sure" Greg replied sarcastically.
    "That's my boy" Mrs. Miranda says placing a kiss on Greg's head.
    "Bye Son!" Mr. Miranda says in the back while Greg waves back. Greg sits on the couch forgetting about his three year old brother, and thinks about what his friends are doing, especailly Chrsitina. He wonders if they are all ice skating or went bowling. He already misses Christina even if he doesnt know anything about her. does she really him back, or does she like- *boom boom boom boom*
    "Why are you running down the stairs like that?" Gregs says trying not to turn around to see what damage Jacob has done.
    *Jacob cries*
    "What now?" Greg complains, while he turns around. "Ughh seriously dude?"
    Greg sees that Jacob couldn't hold it in anymore. He takes Jacob's troublesome's hand and takes him to his room to change his pants.
    "Next time, don't hold it in. Just go to the bathroom. Got it?"
    "mmh mmmh" Jacob whimpers.
    "Okay...why don't you take a nap huh?" Greg implies.
    "hmm...okay" Jacob replies.
    Jacob fell asleep for two hours and Greg played on the xbox.
    "Hey you wake up, mom and dad are comming home soon with some food" Gregs says still playing his game.
    "Can we play a game while we wait?" Jacob says with his little voice still trying to wake up.
    "Ugh sure" Greg pretends when he actually just still plays attention to the screen. Jacob runs away and comes back with something behind is back.
    "Wana play our favorite game?" Jacob says with a smirky look on his face. Greg pauses his game and says,
    "What game?" Jacob holds up his favorite game: candyland.
    "haha sure" Greg and jacob have their laughs while they hear the latch of the door unlock and the door opens.
    "MOMMY!!" Jacob screams happily.
    "Hi baby" Mrs.Miranda replies relieved. Mr.Miranda locks the car and comes in with two boxes of pizza from Papa John's.
    "Hey boys how was your afternoon?" Mr.Miranda asks while hugging back Jacob.
    "Eh Good I guess." Greg chuckles.

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  30. Jason Nunez Period 7-8
    Greg was told to baby sit his three year old brother Jacob. Greg's parents were having their first date together since seven years. Greg was furious when he found out he was in charge of his obnoxious little brother. But he accepted the challenge, only because his parents said they were going to pay him. After his parents left he walked up to his brother and told Jake," Ok this is the deal u stay in the living room, and I stay in my room while I watch the game, do we have a deal?" Jake said, " Ok brother." Greg got his remote and tuned to channel 36. The game hadn't started yet, so Greg looked on his phone and saw a picture his friend had posted on social media. The picture had Greg's friends at the mall. Greg said to himself " why am I here babysitting Jake". All of a sudden their was a noise, much like a cry. It was Jake. Jake walked in with shorts as soaked as a towel. Greg asked Jake, " what happened?" Jake said " I spilled my apple juice" Greg now had another thing to worry about. Luckily he found a pair of shorts for Jake. They were both relaxed and calm now. The door bell rang, Greg knew it was his parents. He opened the door, the parents had brought pizza and wings for the game. The family sat down and enjoyed the meal, while Greg had told them his night with little Jake

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  32. Kenza Tlemcani
    Pd: 2-3

    Greg was up in his room, when his anxcious parents called him down in a hurry, to hear the unexpected news...he had to take care of his amateur 3 year old brother, Jacob, on a Friday night. As usually his parents had gone out to meet some co-workers to discuss work. Greg had fancied what his felicitous friends were up to on their Friday night. As Greg tried to disdain the noise from the crying, Jacob had came into the room with his wet pants from watching a horror movie. They entered the bathroom, to change Jacob's pants and stop his wailing noise. Jacob had became interested in Greg's video game. As for the rest of that non-gloomy night, they played competitvely entertained on their game, untill their parents had arrived home and had a commendable dinner sharing their thoughts for their day.

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  33. Fany Garcia Morales Period 2-3

    It was a Friday afternoon and Greg and his parent were discussing about his 3 year old brother, Jacob.
    "I don't want to babysit my little brother Jacob, he talks to much and pokes me for no reason!"yelled Greg at his parent with a annoyed face.
    "Greg Norman Jr. you will watch your younger brother Jacob until we come back from work and that is final!" said his mom with a furious face and flames showing through her eyes. Greg stomped up the stairs to his room and slammed the door. The only things that were going through Greg's mind is how his friends Emma, Blake, Matthew,and Natalie were spending their time at the movie theater watching "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- part 1".
    "Greg we're leaving now, your brother is asleep in his bedroom and make sure not to open the door to any strangers" said his dad yelling from up the stairs. Twenty minutes later Jacob woke up and ran to Greg's room with a stream of tears falling from his eyes all the way to the bottom of his face. He tried to ignore him but once he looked at his brother, he saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his little brother but it was hard for him to put on his cloth since he kept moving so much. Greg couldn't take it anymore. His little brother was watching Sesame Street with the volume so high for two hours. Finally Greg was bored and so was his brother.
    "Do you want to play with me" said his little brother with a little angle face.
    "Okay" said his brother with a smile on his face
    "You know what we should play" said his little brother with a little smirk on his face.
    "We should play soccer outside"said Jacob
    "Okay" said Greg with a smile. They went outside for a while. They played soccer and Greg showed him some moves since he's in his school soccer team and is also the captain of the team. Since Jacob is only 3 years old, he got impressed by the tricks his older brother was showing him. Jacob tried copying some of the tricks Greg did but sometimes he would trip over the ball since he has 3yr old legs. Greg even tought Jacob how to ride his tricycle without the little wheels in the back for a couple of minutes. He got the hang of it but at some points he would fall and scrape his knee but he shook off the pain and kept riding. Two hours had pass and the two brother came back in laughing inside the house. They both ate a bowl of ice cream on the couch watching TV , waiting for their parent to come.
    Their parents came home around 7:30. They brought home KFC and they all ate dinner.
    "How was your day with Jacob"said his mom to Greg
    "It was pretty fun hanging out with my little bro, i got to know him better and it was a pretty fun day and i would be glad to babysit my little brother again" said Greg looking at his brother with a smile on his face.
    "I'm glad to hear that" said his mom
    An so they enjoy dinner silently until they were done.

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  34. Joseph lechuga period 6-7

    When Greg came home from school all he wanted to do was relax. After a long stressful day of projects and constant work. It turned out that this idea went away quickly. When Greg saw the note that his parents left him he knew that his day wasn't over yet. His parents had left him to watch his three year old brother Jacob.
    "Noooooooo", screemed Greg as he yelled at the top of his lungs.
    All he wanted to do was play video games with his friends.
    "Waaaaaaa waaaaaa" cried Jacob
    "Uh oh I guess I screamed too loud." Said Greg
    Jacob came running into the kitchen where he caught Greg by surprise. At this point Greg knew there was no way to calm down his anoying little brother. He noticed that there was a big stain on Jacob's paints. He assumed that his brother had wet his pants. After a quick clean up it was time to find entertainment for his brother and himself. After the constant chanting of "cartoons",they came to an agreement. At first Greg was a little bored , annoyed at the choice of cartoons that Jacob chose. After a while Greg got a little more interested and started making a conversation with Jacob,which consisted of a bunch of butchered words, about his favorite cartoon. Before he knew it it had been the three hours that Greg was supposed to watch Jacob. Greg had mixed feelings about babysitting Jacob, but ended up wishing it would last longer. Greg and Jacob were startled when the door opened and their mom and dad barged in.
    "I couldn't last minute longer out there", said joe (the boys dad)
    "I almost froze into an ice cube" said Anne (their mom)
    "We brought some burger town for dinner" said Joe
    They all sat down and shared their afternoons with each other while they ate.


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  35. Lorena Cabrera, 7-8

    It was a sunny Friday in Bogota, New Jersey. Greg was preparing to go to the park and meet with his friends. It was 10:00am in the morning and he was supposed to meet with his friends at 1:00pm. Greg was getting ready when he realized he had plenty of time until he had to go to the park, so he waited 1 hour more and to make time go bye he watched Adventure Time episodes when his 3 episode was finished he looked at the clock and saw that it was 12:40.

    "Oh no," Greg thought in an impatient way.

    Greg rushed to his closet throwing all his clothes to the ground like a tornado with clothes he rushed to put almost everything on. He rushed down the stairs, but then going back up because he forgot to put his shoes. Greg finished to put everything on and rushed down the stairs AGAIN.

    "Bye everyone," He said rushing to the door.

    "Were're you going?," Greg's mom said cheerfully.

    "To the park i told you yesterday,don't tell me we have to go somewhere else, because i was really looking forward to this."

    "Well you're not going anywhere with us,but your father and i are going to the hospital and we will appreciate it if you could look out for your brother, Jacob," she said.

    "Okay, but i don't promise he will not get hurt," Greg said in a uncomfortable way.

    Greg opened the door and called Jacob.

    "were do you think your going."

    "To the park with Jacob."

    "No you can't go to the park you have to stay here."

    "but...."

    "No! you will stay here and take care of your brother here."

    Greg mom and dad got out of the house immediately.Greg looked down and saw Jacob.

    "were is mom and dad?, what are we going to do?, are we going to do something fun?," Jacob kept saying questions that Greg could not even answer because Jacob kept interrupting him with more questions, it was like a list of 1,000 miles full of questions in Jacobs head.

    Greg went dashing to his room and called his friend Alice. He sat on a chair next to a window he started to look at the sky while talking to Alice.

    "Hi, Alice," Greg said seriously.

    "Hi Greg were are you, me, Maria, Jose, and Charles are looking for you but we don't find you and its 1:30pm," Alice said anxiously.

    "Alice you should stop looking for me because i cant go, I have to babysit my little brother."

    "Well that's too bad but i hope you survive bye."

    "Thank you, bye," Greg said turning off the phone.

    Greg felt sad and starting to cry. He wanted to stop but could not.Jacob entered the room with a grin on his face. When Greg looked down he saw that Jacob had peed his pants. It looked like Jacob went outside with a raining weather and just wet half of his body.Greg had to change his pants. when Greg finished changing Jake's pants he went down stair to play Wii.Jacob came running down the stairs then noticing that Greg was playing his favorite game Mario Kart.

    "Can i play?," Jacob said with a Wii control on the hand.

    "Yes, you can,"Greg answered happily.

    Greg and Jacob stayed like that until 6:00 and they did not play more because their parents came.

    "Hi Greg and Jacob we came home and we brought food," Greg's dad said.

    the boys came rushing into the dinning room and started to eat like they did not eat in days. When they finished they started to play with the Wii and made it a tradition. In addition they played Wii every Friday from that day and on.

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  36. Carlos Cabrera period 1-2
    While Greg's parents were away Greg was asked to look after his three year old brother Jacob. Greg moaned because he did not want to babysit his little brother. Greg imagined what his baseball friends were doing. Greg heard a sharp yelp. It was his annoying brother Jacob. Greg tried to ignore him but he couldn't. In 15 minutes Jacob bolted down stairs. Greg said "awww man" he saw that Jacob had wet his pants. It took him 30 minutes to change his little brother but after he did Jacob stopped crying. They were home for only 2 hours and Greg was already disliking this day. Greg went outside to kick a soccerball and his little brother followed him. Before Greg knew it they were playing and getting along. Their mother and father drove into the driveway the brothers ran inside to eat mac and cheese.

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  37. Sophia Grace Marquez, Period 2-3

    "Mom do I really have to take care of Jacob? Don't you know how annoying he is!"
    Greg asked his mother in anger as he walked towards the front door with his arms crossed in front of his chest
    "As a matter of fact you do have to take care of him, even though he might be annoying from time to time." His mother replied with an annoyed look on her face. "You have no choice."
    "But why! Why do I have to take care of Jacob! He is not my responsibility!" Greg answered back with a nasty tone.
    "Greg, if you keep on talking to me with a bad attitude, you will be grounded. Do you understand?"
    "Yes mother."
    "Anyways, I will only be gone for about three hours. If any thing bad happens call me.Bye I Love you!"
    "Okay. Love you too!"

    Just as his mothers car pulled out of the driveway he started to think about his friends, and what they were doing at this very moment. It wasn't fair that Greg had to stay at home with his brother instead of having fun like his friends are probably doing right know. While Greg was getting lost in his thoughts, Jacob was trying to catch his attention by crying and yelling. Finally Greg noticed Jacob and stared at him with a bothered look.

    "What do you want and why are you crying?" He asked angrily.
    "Peeeeeeeee!" Jacob cried back.
    "What do you mean pee?"
    "Peeeeeeeee! Look Peeeeeeeee!" Jacob cried again, this time pointing down on his pants.
    "WHAT THE HECK JACOB! YOU PEED ON YOURSELF! WHY!"
    "I needed to go pee pee."
    "AND SO YOU PEED ON YOURSELF!?"
    "yup"
    " I can't believe you just... AHHHHHH NEVER MIND! Lets go change your pants."

    After getting his pants changed, Jacob started to get tired. A few minutes later, he fell asleep on Greg's lap. While Jacob was sleeping Greg noticed taking care of his brother wasn't really a bad thing after all. After a 45 minute nap, Jacob woke up and started to play with his toys.

    "Hey Jacob." Greg said nervously. "Sorry for yelling at you before I was acting really stupid. Do you mind if i play with you?"
    Jacob replied with a friendly nod.
    Greg played with Jacob for what seemed like hours. He now enjoyed playing and being with his little brother. Just as Greg started to enjoy his Jacobs company, his mother came home with groceries and dinner.

    "So Greg... Did Jacob behave?" Their mother asked.
    "To my surprise he did behave."
    "Well I am glad you guys were able to get along. After I am done putting the groceries away, we will have dinner. How does that sound? "
    "Great!" Greg and Jacob said together.


















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  38. Riya.Chatterji.6-7

    "Mom and dad I am going to my friend Michael’s house I will be back in an hour or so.’’’’Wait a minute, Greg your father and I are going out tonight to see a movie and we cannot cancel because we already purchased the tickets, and we need you to take care of your 3-year old little brother Jake. Greg was about to burst like a volcano in anger. His temper began to escalate. Throughout the afternoon, the only thing that was Greg’s mind was what were his friends doing, and how much fun they may be having. Suddenly, Jake began to cry, but Greg just ignored him. Until, Jake comes running in tears and the noise becomes too loud for Greg to ignore. Greg quickly takes a glance and suddenly realizes that Jakes pants are wet. Rapidly, he changes his clothes. “Tick Tock Tick Tock” two hours has passed by and unfortunately for Greg things have became worse. Jake broke three glasses, spilled their mom’s coffee, and broke a $200 vase. Greg finally realized that whether he likes it or not he must take care of his brother. He started to pay attention to his brother. Things got better and Greg and Jake both had fun. Their parents soon arrived around dinner time and brought food. “Mmmmm” they all said and then continue their delicious meal.

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  39. Miguel Rosario period 7-8
    Greg was in his room playing video games and unexpectedly his parents had called him down and told Greg that they have to go an important work meeting and they couldn't bring his 3 year old little brother Jacob. So Greg was forced to take care of his obnoxious little brother. It was a Friday night so Greg started wondering about all the things he could've been doing right now, and suddenly all you hear from downstairs is 'waaaaa waaaaaa' from his little brother Jacob. greg slowly rolls his eyes and continues playing his own game of grand theft auto 5. jacobwas tying to avoid the noise of his ignorant litte brother crying but then Jacob ran in and greg realized that jake had wet his pants. so therefore greg now had to change acob and once he did he was glad it was over with.a couple hours passed by and Greg was so relieved everything had gone the way it wasn't supposed to. After a while Greg realized I might as well make the best of this so Greg call Jake up and asked him if he wanted to play grand theft auto with him and Jake said ' yeah' they were starting to enjoy this whole babysitting thing. Greg said wow I'm starving and Jake said I know me too and 2 seconds after that you hear there parents walk through the door and the mom yells 'BOYS COME EAT' and Greg goes what's for dinner I'm starving and the mom pulls out pizza behind her back and Jacob and Greg looked at each other and said best day ever!!!!!!

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  40. Matt Brugger period 2-3
    Greg is a 14 year old popular boy in the eighth grade. His parents needed some alone time from their youngest son, Jacob, who is two years old. He is a very rambunctious little boy. “I have a life mom” Greg stated. Mom then replied “It will only be for an hour and a half, love you bye”. Then Greg was alone with who he thought was the person who is keeping him from hanging out with his friends. Greg was ignoring Jake so had no idea why he had started crying. Trying to block out the crying, he painted a picture in his head of what his friends could possibly be doing on a Friday night at 9 pm—going to the movies, videogame chats, hanging out at the mall or just at each other’s house, etc. Jake came running in the living room with his face very red and his eyes bloodshot from the crying and screaming. Greg did not care what was going on with Jake because Greg was watching his favorite TV show. “Shut up, I’m trying to watch TV” Greg screamed but when he looked at Jake’s pants and saw that he had wet himself, Greg felt just awful about yelling at Jake and being short with him but had no idea how to change a diaper. Greg’s face was beginning to turn red and imaginary steam was popping out of his ears as he began to get frustrated about babysitting Jake. Then he angrily changed his clothes. Greg then had to stay in Jake’s room while Jake was in his crib waiting for him to go to sleep. It took Jake about an hour to fall asleep and by that time, Greg’s parents came home. He then cried to his parents “Now can I hang out with my friends?” and his mom replied with the worst thing that any son or daughter wants to hear—“It’s time for you to go to bed”.

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  41. Gabriela Vargas.
    Period:6-7
    1/24/15
    Telling:

    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

    Showing:

    "Mom but whyyyyy," Greg whined as his parents left him taking care of his little brother, Jacob. He hated taking care of his brother because he was always tiresome and obnoxious. Gregs day was completely flipped upside down when his mom said "Your father and i will be back just take care of Jacob."
    Gregs mind was in what were his friends doing and if he made the basketball team.
    "WHAAAAA!!!!" Jacob screamed while whobbling to Greg in a swaying motion.
    "Ughhh whats wrong??" Asked Greg in a exasperated voice. Suddenly jacob pointed to his pants.
    "Why couldnt you asked to go to the bathroom before?????" Greg asked while he was already to explode from how annoyed he was.Greg had nothing else to do other than change his pants.
    "Tik Tok Tik Tok..." Two of the modt annoyingest hours passed.
    "DING!" That was when it came to Gregs head. "Jacob do you want to play with my legos?" Jacob always wanted to play with Gregs Legos but Greg bever let him.
    "Yesh." Replied The three year old. After building one of the Lego Movie's scene with Legos, their parents came with dinner. While they were dining Greg told his parents about the experience with jacob that turned out from the most boring thing in the world to a fun and enterntaining time.
    That afternoon Greg learned that after all three year old are not that bad to take care of as long as you keep them enterntained.

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  42. Grace O’Sullivan Pd 2-3
    This Friday night, Greg Miller was supposed to be at the arcade with his best friends Aaron and Christian, beating his old Space Invaders record, but his night didn’t turn out as he expected. Mrs. Miller called up to Greg twice before he came out of his room and stood at the top of the staircase.
    “Greg! We need you to watch Jacob tonight while we are at our matinee and dinner,” Mrs. Miller said.
    Greg sighed loudly and frowned.
    “Mom I had my own plans and I’m not really good with exasperating babies,” Greg pleaded.
    “He’s only three years old, not a baby and no questions asked you’re babysitting him,” Mrs. Miller replied.
    Mr. and Mrs. Miller left after giving their sons kisses and hugs and Jacob and Greg stood in front of the front door waving goodbye. Once that door shut, Jacob and Greg mixed as well as drinking and driving, and if you were there, you could tell that Jacob annoyed and agitated Greg. To escape and block the wails of Jacob, Greg played Call of Duty on his Xbox. Aaron and Christian slid into Greg’s mind, and Greg thought of what game they were having fun playing now and how much fun he was missing out on. Jacob came running and screaming in the living room with soaking wet-originally-gray pants on.
    “Help Greg! Please! Help me! I went potty,” Jacob cried.
    Greg saw the wet pants and grew outraged, but he managed to calm himself down. After a little while, Greg tended to Jacob and gave him a bath to clean up and he also got Jacob into some new fresh clothes. For the next excruciating two hours, all Greg heard was the sound of Jacob, wanting attention and throwing mini-tantrums. Jacob finally threw his last tantrum, stopped all whining, and he just got tired of being so bad while under Greg’s care. Jacob walked into the living room and sat snugged up to his brother on the couch. At first Greg was a little hesitant of his little brother being next to him the way he’s been acting before, but everything was soon alright. Greg looked over at his brother’s contemplating eyes, which stared directly at the T.V. screen, so Greg asked Jacob if he wanted to play with him. Jacob was passed the controller and he let out an enormous smile, which made Greg smile, also. The two brothers got the bonding they needed, which included many laughs, happy cries from accomplishment, and a little bit of yelling at the T.V. screen out of frustration. After what seemed like forever, Mr. and Mrs. Miller finally came home at six-ish and brought back some food for the family. The brothers laughed their way to the dinner table and everyone sat down and ate.

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  43. Steven Fernandez Period 1-2

    Greg is a 14 year old in 8th grade and is doing his math homework in his room. His father walks into the room and says "Me and your mother are going to dinner and you need to look after Jacob to night.'' Greg filled with rage and told his father ''but my friends and I have plans not to look over a little crybaby.'' His father then yells You will or this will happen every nigh"' The door slams right behind him and Greg continues to write down his math. It has been 30 minutes since his parents closed and locked the door, now they are all by them selves. When Greg starts to play Call of Duty he hears a sharp cry in the living room, Greg runs straight down stairs and then he looks at him and sees an expanding dark spot o his leg. Quickly Greg takes off Jacobs pants and carries up the stairs and straight to the bathroom. There Jacob took a bath and changed into other cloths, as they both race to Jacobs bed he says to Jacob 'Don't anybody' then he hears a knock and it has been 2 hours so he races down and opens to see his parents with leftovers from dinner. Jacob sits in his chair and they all eat the leftovers and they all sleep while all day he was glad he didn't leave for his friends because he had a good time with Jacob and feels he is more responsible.

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  44. Angelique Caceres, Period 6-7

    "Greg, honey, your father and I are going to go buy groceries and pick up some other stuff. We need you to watch Jacob while we're out." Greg's mother demanded. She knew that Greg and his friends were going to watch a movie together. He hated that she always did this to him. A tear fell down his cheek, and he crossed his arms in anger and frustration, as his mother came down the stairs.
    "Now don't start with that, you're going to do what I say if you still want to go to the movies with your friends next week." Greg's mother yelled, putting a hand on her hip. Greg stomped his foot on the floor, his eyes glistening with salty tears.
    "Fine! But if you find Jacob crying and screaming, it's not because locked him in the basement." Greg mumbled sarcastically, calming down a bit.
    "Greg!" his mom gasped.
    "Okay, okay" Greg sighed as his mom grabbed her car keys and purse and exited the house with Greg's father.
    "Bye, I love you, be safe, and don't open the door to strangers!" Greg's mother recited for the millionth time.
    "Okay, mommy!" Jacob called appearing at Greg's side out of nowhere. Once the door was closed and they were all alone, Jacob smiled mischievously, showing the gap between his teeth. Jacob scared Greg whenever their parents were out of the house. He reminded Greg of an annoying little monkey who once tried to scratch his eyes out. His cry could wake everyone miles away. Before Jacob became out of control, Greg ran up to his room and turned on his television, wondering how much fun his friends were having without him. Suddenly, Greg's three year old cry-baby brother stormed into his room with earsplitting cries. Tears stained his rosy cheeks. Jacob's brown curly hair covered his blood-shot eyes. His little finger was pointing to his pants, revealing a pee stain.
    "Seriously, how old are you?" Greg asked Jacob in a mocking tone. Jacob whimpered and sniffed, his little bottom lip curling out in a begging manner. Greg wasn't a monster, Jacob looked in distress and just too cute to ignore. He would never tell his brother this of course.
    "Come here. Let's take you to the bathroom." Greg said with a small smile. After he changed his brother, Jacob only got more annoying. Greg had found Jacob trying to shave and that didn't work out so well for Jacob. When Greg put Jacob on a time out and sent him to his room, Greg was shocked to see the mess Jacob had made. Toys were thrown across the room, books were murdered and ripped to pieces, clothes were laying everywhere, and the bed sheets were tied together and flung outside the window.
    "How did you get the safety unlocked on the window? Were you trying to escape!?" Greg asked his brother, shocked. He had never seen such a disturbed three year old before. However, things became better once they turned on the living room television. It seemed like Greg and Jacob liked the same shows, which surprised Greg. He wondered how such a young kid wouldn't be afraid of the shows they had just watched. They also fought playfully together. They both laughed each and every time, especially Greg. Finally, Greg's mother and father came home carrying groceries, bags of take-out, along with other bags filled to the rim.
    "We're home! And we brought dinner!" They called to us in unison.
    "Food, food, gimme food daddy, mommy, mommy! Come here!" Jacob shrieked with childish joy. Greg grinned at his foolish, not so innocent baby brother.
    "So did everything go alright?" Greg's mother asked hopeful that nothing went wrong. Greg started to talk but Jacob interrupted.
    "Mommy, Greg was super mean to me, and he locked me in the basement when I had an accident. And I cried and cried until he finally fed me. I thought I was going to die mommy!" Jacob lied threw his tiny little baby teeth.
    "You... little..." Greg began, some people just never change.

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  45. Gabrielle Cintrón Period 7-8

    Showing:

    "Greg I need you to babysit Jacob for a few hours while your father and I go to your Aunt's baby shower."

    "You have got to be kidding me. A few hours with me, sir-whines-a-lot, yet you guys get to party? Not fair. I could be going to Bob's house right now playing this new video game he got. Why can't you guys just take Jacob with you?"

    "Because this baby shower is for adult's only. Now, babysit Jacob or else your grounded for a month."

    "Fine."

    "Thank you. I'll see you guys at 11:30."

    Greg's mom kissed his forehead, and handed Jacob over to him. Right when the door closed, and Jacob and Greg were alone, Jacob started to burst into tears.

    "Great. Just great. I get to spend 4 hours with this beast. Might as well do something."

    Greg then plopped Jacob in front of his toys, and walked angrily to the couch.

    "Good morning this is Amy Janet with the 9:00 news. Today the president..."

    "WAAAAAAAAA!"

    "Jacob be quiet!"

    Greg changed the channel, trying to ignore his brother's angry wails.

    "And he tries to make it in the hole for a win with a hole in one..."

    "Ew... Who even watches golf?!"

    Greg force fully turned the tv off, and called his friend Bob.

    "Hey man. No, I wish I could come over, but my mom's making me babysit. Yeah, bye."

    Just then, Jacob cries even louder!

    "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! BUBBY!"

    "WHAT DO YOU WANT?! CANT YOU SEE IM TRYING TO TALK TO MY FRIEND?!"

    "WET!"

    "What?"

    "WET!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    Jacob pointed towards his pants. He had peed his pants, and was screaming to get his brother's attention.

    "Alright... I'll go get you clothes stay here."

    Greg reluctantly got his brother his pajama's, a clean diaper, and other things he saw his mom use with Jacob when she changed his diaper.

    "Come on Jacob get on this blanket, let's get you changed."

    Greg went on YouTube, and looked up, "How to Change a Diaper for Beginners."

    He followed all the instructions, and in about 20 minutes, he had changed his brother's diaper, and was now cleaning his toys, when he stumbled upon one of his childhood toys. It brought back lots of memories with his older brother, that was now in college, and decided to give Jacob some of his own memories.

    "Hey Jacob, have I ever told you about the story of the Micro Hero?"

    "Nuh uh."

    "Well, it's about this great superhero that gets shrinked by super villains! And..."

    After Greg finished speaking, Jacob stood in awe. He had never heard of such an amazing story, with such an astonishing superhero, and super villain.

    "This is my Micro Hero action figure. I want you to have it, and fight villains with your tiny wrath!"

    Jacob quickly stood up.

    "MICRO MIGHTY!"

    They played together for another few hours. They had so much fun, that they didn't even realize that their parents had come home. They watched them play for a good 5 minutes, then started playing along, in real life, instead of with the action figures.

    "ZAP! ZAP! Jacob! We have to defeat the aliens Mombled and Dadbyr!"

    "Let's get 'em! Eat my micro dust aliens! POW! PEW! ZAP! BANG!"

    That day, Greg learned a valuable lesson. You cannot expect life to always go your way. When it doesn't, go with it.

    The End.

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  46. Josephine Beauharnais, Period 1-2
    Telling:

    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.


    Showing:
    "Bye Greg. Bye Jacob," said Mr. and Mrs. Ellington, leaving the house.
    "Bye, still don't know why we did not get a baby sitter," said Greg louder as his parents walked away.
    As Greg was watching television with his little brother Jacob, Jacob started making random sound affects. Greg looking over at Jacob gave him a side eye look, as if he were trying to say stop it, but with his eyes.
    "Greg, Greg, Gregggg," annoyingly and repeatedly said Jacob.
    " What! " yelled Greg. He never really enjoyed babysitting Jacob because Jacob always gets under his skin just to annoy him.
    Clicking noises, hearing gunshots, cars crashing, were the only noises going through Greg's heads. He was wondering what his friends were doing. Greg thought they were playing one of their many violent games. After all, when him and his friends hang out all they do are play violent and crazy video games. "If only I were with the guys to play gta5" he whispered to himself. "They probably went to the mall with-, then Greg heard his brother crying. He's fine thought Greg.
    After he came back to reality, Greg noticed something different. The wondered cry was coming from their parents room. He babysat Jacob multiple times and whenever Jacob cried it usually meant he missed his parents or could not have his favorite Elmo toy. Full of worriedness Greg ran to where he heard the cry coming from.
    "This is bad. Oh no. Mom and dad are going to be so upset at me." These were the only thoughts he was telling himself.
    There was a giant darken spot on Mr. and Mrs. Ellington's bed and also on Jacobs pants. Sweet talking his brother trying to distract him from the fact his pants were wet, Greg calmed down and called his parents.
    "Is everything alright?" asked Mrs. Ellington
    He explained the whole thing to his mother and she was not a happy camper. Greg got in trouble for not pay attention to his brother and watching him properly. He made sure to clean his brothers clothes and get him fresh and clean. Running up and having to cook dinner Greg was beyond annoyed. Tired , annoyed, and exhausted took over the best of Greg's emotions. So he took a quick little nap. Of coarse things only got worse from that night. The two longest hours of Greg's life at least that was how he felt. The spaghetti and meatballs that Greg and Jacob planned on eating was not properly cooked. Noodles musher than mush and overdone meat harder than a rock and on top of it all there was not enough sauce so the whole meal was dry. But the worst part came along, there was a giant blackout and they lost electricity. Greg thought long and hard.
    "I got it, the generator" sparked an idea in Greg's head
    He hooked up the generator and things started to get better. They were the only house with electricity on, so Greg invited all of his friends who lived on his block. Better yet most of his friends that he invited had to babysit their cousins or siblings too, so it was like a giant group party. After the power came back on everyone went home.
    Finally, Mr. and Mrs. Ellington came home with food. Greg was happy to see that even though Jacob had a mishaps, he did have fun. Greg did not get in trouble because Jacob was happy and his parents bed were all clean and fresh. Everyone ate and had a fun night that day.

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  47. Carly Nunez, Period 6-7February 24, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    "Greg honey, come here for a second." Greg was terrified because no teenage kid likes to have talks with their parents.
    "What is it now?" His eye muscles pulled back and restrained them from becoming visible because he was so done with the way his parents were treating him. They raised him perfectly fine but he has an extremely terrible attitude which is why he was in so much trouble.
    "How do we put this... Military school or "community" service?"
    "What are your old cords even saying because all I hear is little birds!"
    Greg's mom started tearing up because she has never been so disrespected. Greg was always an affectionate child but as soon as he was 12, he made a new friend, Marcus. He was a "bad boy''. Greg just wanted to fit in and he knew it would affect his life at home. His brother Jake is scared of him so imagine how he reacted when he found out that he was going to be babysat by Greg!
    "Greg we love you, and we want the best for you so we will be taking your phone and un-plugging your Play Station."
    "You guys are officially insane. I just diagnosed you both as psychopaths."
    "Hand it over." Greg's dad demanded. Greg scoffed and just dropped his phone and walked away.
    "Oh and you're babysitting tonight, Bye!" His mom said that as they were putting their coats on. They walked out the door leaving a sour scent behind. That scent never went away. He looked at his brother Jake and he was bawling his eyes out because he had a little... accident. Greg definitely knew that as soon as he was 18, he was out of that house! He told the hopeless boy to just take a shower and change into pj's. He thought about Marcus' wonderful words of wisdom.
    "Always blackmail the sibling. You will succeed young child."
    Greg plugged his console in and played the night away.
    "Gweg, why you play games to the tv? You not sposed to. I gonna tell Mommy and Daddy okay?"
    "Here child, take this controller, no need to bring mommy and daddy into this. This is your entrance to the gaming world, my brother."
    "Okay love you Gweg." Greg realized that he hadn't eaten for ten minutes! That's a world record for him.
    ''I need food stat." Just as he said that his parents walked in with Chinese food.
    "You just read my mind..."
    "Um okay?" Confusingly asked his no longer upset mother. She handed him his phone and said,
    "Hope you learned your lesson." Greg reminisced about the night that he just had and realized that it wasn't so bad... to him. Maybe it would be a little different if his parents knew.

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  48. Joshua Enrique abuzid 2-3

    Telling:

    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

    showing:

    while Greg's parents where getting ready to go on their date they dropped the news on him "honey like you know your father and I are going on our date so I am going to need you to babysit three year old Jacob.''
    '' what !!!!!!! c'mon mom I had plans to go to the movies with Stephan, Damon, Elena, matt, Tyler, bonnie, and Caroline.''
    later he texted his group of friends and told him to go anyway. he wandered what they where going to watch. as he sat in his couch he heard his brother start to cry. Greg just ignored it, until his crying got louder and louder. Jacob came running towards Greg with wet pants. he realized that he didn't know how to change someone. he looked up on Google how to change someone. Greg finally manned up and changed him and showered him. Greg turned on the TV for Jacob to watch his favorite shows. Jacob took the remote and put the volume on blast and he also started screaming the words from his show. Greg was so annoyed. later Greg noticed how quite it got, the TV was off and Jacob fell asleep. two hours passed. dinggggggggggggg donggggggggggggggggggg, Greg rushed to the door.'' mom and dad who guys are back with dinner.''
    the whole family surrounded the dinner table and ate left over Mexican food.

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  49. Debora Martinez Period 7-8
    "UGH mom so I have to?!" whined Greg as him mom told him he had to take care of his little three year old brother, Jacob. Greg was suppose to be hanging out with him school friends. But instead had to babysit his annoying brother. Greg rolled his eyes and crossed his arms as his parents left. Greg turned to Jacob. "Look. You better not be a pain in the butt. Just stay in the living room and don't do anything!" Jacob nodded. Greg ran up to his room and slammed the door, he blast up his music so he wouldn't hear anything. But all of a sudden a loud squeal came from downstairs. "Just ignore the little twerp." Greg said to himself. But little Jacob opened the sorry slowly with his legs wide apart and his new Levi Jeans soaking wet. "Oopsy" sais Jacob. Greg jetted to Jacob with anger written all over his face. "What did you do?? Those are your new jeans! Ugh lets get you dressed before mom and dad come home." So Greg got him fresh new jeans from the laundry. Greg than commanded Jacob to just sit quietly. For a moment of time, Jacob did the exact opposite. He yelled, fought, broke things, and yelled even more. "Ok Jacob. Let's play some games?" suggested Greg.
    "Okie dokie" said Jacob. Greg brought out Monopoly, Jacobs favorite. The rest of the time they had to together was a very competitive but fun.
    "Hey Greggy?" Asked Jacob
    "Ya?"
    "Can you babysit me more often? " Jacob asked. Greg smiled and messed his hair up in a brotherly way. The two boys were starving but lucky for them their parents came back with Taco Bell. The happy family salt down and ate together while discussing what had happened during the boys time together. "Uh hey wait. Why isn't Jacob wearing his new jeans I bought him?" The two boys looked at each other and laughed hysterically.

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  50. Greg is a 15 year old in 9th grade and is doing his English homework in his room. His father walks into the room and says "Me and your mother are going to get dinner and you need to look after Jacob to night.'' Greg filled with madness and told his father ''but my friends and I have plans not to look over a little crybaby.'' His father then yells you will or this will happen every nigh"' The door slams right behind him and Greg continues to write down his English. It has been 1 hour since his parents closed and locked the door, now they are all by them selves. When Greg starts to play GTA 5 he hears a loud cry in the living room, Greg runs straight down stairs and then he looks at him and sees an enormous big dark spot o his leg. Quickly Greg takes off Jacobs pants and carries up the stairs and straight to the bathroom. There Jacob took a bath and changed into other cloths, as they both race to Jacobs bed he says to Jacob 'if anybody' then he hears a knock and it has been 2 hours so he races down and opens to see his parents with leftovers from dinner. Jacob sits in his chair and they all eat the dinner together and they all sleep while all day he was glad he didn't leave for his friends because he had a good time with Jacob and feels he is more responsible.

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  51. Devin Ramos, Period 7-8

    Greg’s parents had an important meeting to go to so they asked him if he could take care of his little brother Jacob. Jacob sounded annoyed as he answered yes. His little brother was three years old and Jacob knew it would mean a lot of babysitting chores. His parents thanked him and asked him to be patient and if there were any problems to make sure he called them on the phone. As his parents left the house Jacob began to cry for his parents, Greg picked up his brother and tried to calm him down wondering what type of fun his friends were having while he was dealing with a crying little boy. Jacob finally stopped crying and sat down with Greg to watch cartoons on the T.V. While watching T.V. Jacob began to cry and when Greg looked down on him he noticed that his little brother had wet his pants. He was annoyed but felt bad for his brother and changed his clothes. As the night went on things got a little better because Greg and Jacob began to have fun playing all kinds of games like hide and seek. This made the hours go buy a lot faster. When he least expected his parents were home with lots of tasty food for dinner. Babysitting was not as bad as he thought it might be.



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  52. Natalie Hardwick Period 6-7
    "Greg!" The boy's mother called, "Your father is on his business trip and I just got a call from work, you're going to have to watch Jacob for a few hours. So get down here!"
    "Why do I have to watch him? Can't we just get a babysitter or something?" Greg muttered grumpily as he he trudged down the stairs.
    "You are perfectly capable of watching him. Now goodbye!" Greg's mother rushed out the door.
    " Well isn't this just great. I get to spend my Saturday night with my intolerable 3 year old monster. Amazing." Greg thought to himself. His friends were probably out actually having a life while he was stuck here trying to pretend his brother didn't exist, as if doing so would make him disappear. To top it all off, his best friend Adrian texted Greg, asking him to hang out with a bunch of people at his house.
    Greg settled into the couch, knowing that it would be a very long night. Just as his night appeared to be getting better, Greg heard a wail from the other room. he sighed and turned up the volume on the T.V. It was no use. The wailing and sobs just kept getting louder, until it was almost deafening and footsteps could be heard behind him.
    "What is it?" Greg asked, not bothering to turn around.
    "I-I-I..." Jacob stammered. He continued walking towards the front of the couch, sniffling as he slowly came into view. Once he was fully in sight Greg could clearly see what was wrong. A large wet spot covered most of Jacob's pants.
    "Come on then, let's go get cleaned up." Greg sighed getting up from the couch and slowly walking his brother back to his room.
    Once Jacob was fully cleaned up and smiling his evil little smile again Greg walked back into the family room, his brother trailing slowly behind. Knowing he wold not be able to shake the toddler, Greg decided the best thing to do was entertain him in a quiet way. He was way too tired to chase an energy filled fiend around the house until his parents came home.
    "Why don't we..." Greg thought for a moment. "Do a puzzle!" It was perfect! puzzles were near silent activities and one with a cool picture would keep Jacob's attention for hours!
    "Okay!" Jacob beamed. Smiling at the thought of his older brother doing something with him for a change. Greg went over to the closet and took down a 100 piece spider-man puzzle, and set it down next to his brother on the floor. After a few minutes, Greg was surprised to find him self having fun. Jacob was intently trying to fit pieces together, and watching him made Greg smile, it was actually kind of adorable. When about an hour had passed, Jacob's eyes began to droop. Greg picked him up and carried off him off to his room where he lay him down in his small bed. Greg looked down at the sleeping form in front of him. When he brother wasn't running around like a crazy person he really was not that bad.

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  53. Lara Pena, Period 6-7

    "Mum! Please don't leave me here!" Greg whined.

    "Oh Greg, please stop! You are a responsible 14-year-old who is capable of babysitting your brother for three hours!" Greg opened his mouth to counter that argument, but it looked like he was just catching flies.

    "But...but Mum, Bradyn and I are supposed to go to the skate park together!" I pleaded. "And why can't you take Jake with you?"

    "Jacob can't be with your father and I, important banquet for your father and his work, so he mustn't interrupt." His mum said, nonchalantly stroking the pearls strung from her neck.

    With a heavy sigh, Greg said, "Okay Mum. Can Bradyn come over though?" Mum shook her head. "Oh, alright mum. I'll make sure he behaves." Greg said in a monotone tone and rolled his eyes.

    "Your father and I will be back in four hours from now, at eight o'clock, and we'll make sure to bring home food. Nando's?" Greg nodded, knowing that was Jacob's favorite food.

    Now, Greg was left with the demon child. That's right, a demon child. He ruins everything. Once the Foy parents left House 4 of Privet Drive, crash! boom! bang! went everything. Greg confusedly turned 'round in circles, trying to find where the most noise was made. However it was all scattered; Jake was gonna get it when Greg found him. He tried to occupy himself while he heard Jacob crying. What was Bradyn doing right now? Greg thought. He dialed him up on his mobile.

    "Hello, Bradyn?" Greg talked into the receiver after his friend picked up after a few rings.

    "Why couldn't you make it?" Bradyn asked, Greg tried to find a hint of annoyance in his friend's voice. There was none, just a hint of boredness.

    "Sorry, Bradyn, my mum told me I had to look after Jake."

    "Ah, alright. Next week?" Bradyn asked with hope.

    "Definitely. Okay, bye Bradyn." He said, hanging up.

    Now Greg Foy was bored. A very bored 14-year-old. But then, then he smelt something horrible.

    It was first the stench. It was absolutely one of the most horrible smells Greg has ever experienced. Then, Greg caught a glimpse of Jacob. His shorts, soiled, completely.

    "Jacob! Why did you soil your shorts?" Greg exclaimed.He made sure to take off his shorts and clean him, even gave Jacob a short bath. It was joy to see his brother, a difference of 11 years, playing with the bubbles and giggling like a one-year-old. Maybe they were having fun here, but two more hours passed in deafening silence.

    "We're home!" The Foy parents exclaimed when they opened the door. By the time they came home, young Jacob was playing toy cars with his older brother, unlike before. "We've got Nando's!"

    And that was the thing that got them. Food. The family had a great time talking about the adventures of Jacob and Greg. Greg even argued saying that his name should be first in false angriness, but that "argument" ended in much giggles.

    "Would you like to babysit again Greg?" He didn't have to think twice about that when his mum asked him.

    "Yes mum, I'd love to."

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  54. Rinaude Celestin, Period 6-7

    It was a regular Saturday night in the Jefferson's household. Mrs and Mr Jefferson were getting ready for a romantic night in town.

    "Honey, is the babysitter coming tonight?" Mrs Jefferson asked

    "I think not she was rushed into the hospital," her husband responded

    "Why?"

    "She fell into a slightly frozen pond and got hypothermia"

    "Who is going to watch little Jacob?"

    At that moment they looked at each other and agreed on what they were going to do.

    "GREG!!" They yelled in unison

    "What?!" Their eldest child yelled back with a hint annoyance in his tone

    Greg slipped off the couch and stomped to his parents' room.

    "We need you to watch after your little brother tonight when we go out," his father said calmly

    The three year old flashed into Greg's mind. Greg hated everything about that little kid. the was he smiled. the was he talked and especially the way he had a devilish look on his face every time his parents were not around. He was not watching that little monster not in a million years.

    "Um.. N to the O. NO. NEVER. ZIP. NO." He exclaimed

    "Well too bad anyway your watching him'' his mother said

    "We left emergency numbers on the fridge just in case got it?" his mother reassured

    "OK OK bye,'' with that said Greg shoved his parents out the door

    Greg turned around and looked straight at Jacob.

    'Listen up kid, you stay out of my way I stay out of yours. Got it!" he screamed

    "Gowth ith Greggy," his brother responded with giggles

    Later that night Greg was surfing through channels as he imagined is best friends doing. That night they were going paint balling. Afterwards they were going to pig out on pie and pizza for the rest of the night. Greg's lovely thoughts were interrupted by a faint cry in the other room. By each second the cry got louder and louder in till it was loud as a siren. Jacob came running into the room pointing at his pants.

    "Wet wet!" Jacob examined

    Greg quickly got Jacob and went to change his diaper. Making sure Jacob was three feet away at all times.

    Later after Greg played with his brother like old times. It was not paintball, but it was better.

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  55. Alexa Vega Period:7-8
    "Mom could I go to the AMC theatre with my friends tonight?"
    "Actually me and your father have a meeting for our job to attend and your going to have to babysit your little brother, Jacob tonight." His mother explained.
    BAM!!!!!!!! That was the sentence Greg was avoiding to hear from his parents. Greg loved his little brother. Of course he did. But he described his little brother as "annoying".
    "Why?! Why me?! Cant you take him with you?" Greg asked in hope of approval.
    "I don't think our boss would want an energetic and hyper little boy in his office."
    "Aw man!" Greg exclaimed.
    "Im sorry, Greg but look on the bright side you and your brother could have a bonding day."
    "Bonding day?"
    "Yeah! A bonding day where you two could catch up in each others lives."
    "Catch up?"
    "You never hang out with your brother anymore."
    "Every time I tried to he was pure annoying. Remember my graduation where I got up to tell my speech? All you saw in the back of the room was a little rascal shouting "Yay, Greg!" It was humiliating!"
    "He just looks up to you and admires you. You should be greatful for a little brother like him. Anyways, I cant stay and chat im going to be late for the meeting behave and Greg I left out snacks for you two on the counter just grab them whenever you want."
    "Goodbye, boys!" Their father said.
    Greg turned around and saw his little brother staring at him dead in the eye. "Okay Jacob, here are the rules stay out of my way, don't touch anything, and don't move...........an inch." Greg sprinted to his room and layed down on his bed facing the ceiling. He thought about all the fun and good times his friends were having without him when he heard a noise coming from downstairs. It was a cry and he knew exactly whos cry it was, JACOB. As much as he tried to ignore it it became more louder and irritating to the point where he couldn't block it out any longer.
    "Greg."
    Greg turned to the doorway and saw Jacob sobbing with his face covered in tears. As Greg looked downward he saw a stain on Jacob paints and had knew from the bat that Jacob had wet himself. "Jacob. Why?" Greg gave Jacob new pants and later on they sat down together on the couch. "Well, mom did say we should catch up. So, whats new?" They both talked about exciting things that had happened to them recently and the exciting things they are looking forward to in the future. They had talked for 2 hours straight non stop and finally Greg thought of his brother as "okay" but "he was still cooler".
    "We are home!" Their father shouted.
    "Wow, im impressed the house looks fantastic! Just the way I had left it! Good babysitting! Maybe I should ask you more often." Greg and Jacobs mother had said.
    "Anytime!" Greg said.
    "Yeah, I had fun! Well, after ............." Jacob said as Greg his hand over his mouth before he could finish.
    Their parents gave each other a funny look. "Well Ive got pizza and an empty stomach. Whos ready to eat?!" Their dad exclaimed.
    They sat down and ate at the table and stayed at the table for a while just talking about their lives one by one with laughter, joy, and enlightment. Not only did Jacob and Greg get to bond but the whole family got to bond. Their familys relationship became a lot closer after that, especially Greg and Jacobs.


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  56. Telling:

    Greg's parents left him with his three year old brother, Jacob. Greg did not want to take care of his little brother because he was annoying. Greg imagined what his friends were doing right now. Jake began to cry. Greg tried to ignore the crying but then Jacob came running in and the it was noisy. Greg looked at Jake and saw that he had wet his pants. Greg changed his clothes. He was annoyed. Another two hours passed and the whole experience was bad. Finally, things got better and he and his brother had fun. The parents came home around dinner time. They brought home food and they all ate dinner.

    Showing:
    “Honey, we need you to take care of your little brother for us,” said Greg’s mom.
    “But, but mom I was supposed to hang out with my friends today.’
    “Well, I’m sorry sweet heart your brother is alone, and we have nobody else to take care of him.”
    Greg was frustrated he knew his brother was going to bother him the whole time. Greg pictured in his mind what his friends were doing at the basketball court. He imagined them making 3 pointers and layups and other things as well. Jacob was crying from the top of his lungs. Greg kept tiring to get away but every time Greg turned around Jacob was right behind him. Greg glanced at Jacob, in an instant he saw Jacob’s pants wet.
    “Ugh, really Jacob? Great now I have to change you.”
    He sighed with an unhappy face. Greg picked Jacob up and they both headed to Jacob’s changing room, then Greg changed him. Greg was still unhappy, two hours have gone by.
    “Are you kidding me? Time is going by so slow, it feels like it’s been 5 hours!”
    Jacob and Greg were starting to get alone with each other, they played and laughed the whole time.
    “Bam,” the door opened.
    “Mommy, daddy your home yay!” said Jacob
    In their hands were delicious food, they brought home Italian food. They all sat down on the talbe and ate iiin peace.
    “Yummy, yummy!” said Jacob

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