Charlotte Johnston been sitting at a black top table surrounded by a group of chatty students her own age. And hadn't been paying much attention to what the teacher was saying, because everything zoned out, besides appearances and movements. Mr. Hube was wearing a bright purple sweater with tan khakis, and was extra fidgety. Something got him all hot and bothered, and it was obvious. His pale blue eyes glanced the room, and the pauses, he worried his lower lip, driving Charlotte crazy, that his outfit choice was bold for a teacher and that he appeared nervous to speak in front of his own class.…
Charlie brother went away to college in Penn State and his sister is a senior. Charlie is starting his first year in high school with no friend until he meat a senior from shop class Patrick. Charlie’s gets to know Bill his AP English teacher, who takes a special interest to him. He gives him extra work because he thinks he's…
The clouds do little to shade the ground as the sun shines through them as if nothing is attempting to block sun’s rays. I allow myself to stand for a moment, warming myself – the air inside the school is set to such a low temperature, that some students a jacket on a hot day. Smoke fills the air, especially the areas surrounding the grilling station by the soccer field. The scent of charred beef and pork is noticeable from quite a distance away. The more I walk towards the grilling station, the more the pungent aroma of smoke and cooked meat fill my nostrils. I reach the grill and a teacher I do not recognize, obviously from the upper levels, offers me an empty paper plate. “Thank you.” I say, with a look of nervousness plastered on my face. I am not yet comfortable with meeting new people, and small encounters like this one are no exceptions. No matter, I have my plate and I make my way towards the grill to receive my special…
Anne Frank said “Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” This relates strongly to To Kill a Mockingbird because Atticus keeps trying to set his children on the right path, Atticus tries his best but in the end it is up to Jem and Scout how they end up. To Kill a Mockingbird is about children Jem and Scout Finch growing up in Maycomb, Alabama hanging out with their new best friend Dill, and trying to figure out the mystery of their neighbor Boo Radley, but their lives get turned upside down when their father, Atticus Finch, decides to defend a black man named Tom Robinson when a girl says that he raped her. Growing up is a major theme in To Kill a Mockingbird with Jem and Scout coming of age and being influenced by the people and situations around them. There are many characters in To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout, Jem, and Atticus are the main characters but there are a lot of interesting side characters as well such as their friend Dill, their neighbours Boo Radley and Miss Maudie, their nanny Calpurnia and their aunt Alexandra, the defendant Tom Robinson and his accusers Bob and Mayella Ewell.…
While walking to the café I noticed someone unusual, someone I have never seen around the school. This man was about 5, 10”inches, scrawny frame, unusual haircut, and he was dressed in all black as if he was on his way to a funeral. As I walked by the man I took a good look at his face. I recognized at first glance that the man had silly mustache. The mustache had reminded me of an old Amish man.…
They both agreed upon going to Chili’s in Pine Bluff, which is right next to where we all live: White Hall, for their date. Armin is a tall, lanky Iranian guy, which makes his skin color dark. Armin’s girlfriend, Katlyn, said the only way she can go on a date with Armin is if she brought her mother along. Armin did not really know why, but we now suspect it is because she is a little racist. White Hall is filled with racist people. Katlyn also told Armin that she will be bringing her sister and one of her friends on this date, too. Because of this Armin asked Jordan, our friend, and me to tag along so he would feel a little less uncomfortable. Jordan is a muscular guy, about 5’11, with puffy curly hair. Jordan and I both agreed to go with him. Armin, Jordan, and I were all unaware what will be in store for us that one night at Chili’s.…
You have a friend who is of Jewish heritage; however, she has no religious belief. She asks you why, if God is good, He permitted the Holocaust to happen. What would you tell her?…
I stand before you today to argue that schoolies does deserve the bad reputation it has been given. To some people, schoolies week is seen as a week during the year where you can take the time to relax, to un wind and to just feel the weight being lifted off your shoulders after exams but to others, it is seen as a dangerous environment where nothing is achieved and numerous amount of brain cells die in the process of this vigorous celebration.…
Do you think it is an good idea to make incoming freshmen commit to a career at a young age? Incoming freshmen are required to know what career they want to do. This is a good idea because when they come out of high school they won’t be confused on what career they want to pursue. Another way it is a good idea is they will be more focused in school because they are focused on trying to get to their career in order. I believe that committing to a career is a good idea because it could help young adults prepare for the work field. This is why I think incoming freshmen should commit to a career.…
Jared is driving home with the unconscious body of a college girl in his car. His next victim. He met her at a frat party that he snuck into. It wasn't hard, all he had to do was wear a polo shirt and bring a six pack and he was in. Of course, he had to act the part as well. It wasn't too difficult, though. He just had to incorporate a lot of 'dude's and curse words into his vocabulary. Jared is an average looking guy with dark brown hair and a medium build. He works at an office job and keeps a low profile. He's a quiet guy and usually keeps to himself, especially his hobbies. Some people enjoy playing Saturday night poker, while others like to fish. Jared's hobbies are a little different than others. He likes to meet up with random girls,…
When you look at the same place twice, once in the past and once in the future, you don’t have the exact same view towards it. You’ve grown up and your thoughts have changed. It could be good, bad, or maybe even both. Ben Milam Elementary was my place. When I visited it again after six years, I realized it is the place where I lost an experience but it is also the place where I have gained an opportunity.…
Working with my classmates has helped my writing and me in many ways. The peer editing comments help me know what to change in my writing. When I read and hear other classmate’s essays and journals it gives a lot of information that I didn’t even know. When peer editing, it helps me understand what people think about my writing and how they think I can make it better. The comments that are given to me by the editor tells me what to change. Also when you peer edit, the editor tells you what grammar or spelling mistake you have made, so you can change it. I believe that when you peer edit, it helps to make your writing that is the best. It also help you learn how to write better sentences and helps you see if the reader understands your point or you need to explain it in another way. When we peer edit multiple times, you get to know the opinion of more than one person on your writing. That helps me in many ways. First if the first editor missed a incorrect spelling, grammar or anything else the second editor most like will get it and if they don’t the third one might get it. Sometimes I peer edit my younger brother’s writing work and when he turns it in, and gets it graded, he barely has any mistakes. When a classmate is reading his/her essay or journal I feel like I am getting new information, and when I read to others I feel like I am giving the new information. Besides when we read our writing It helps me pay attention more in the class because the teacher is asking us questions about the reader’s writing. When the teacher is asking questions, it starts up your brain and puts it to work. My brain sometimes doesn’t feel like working in class but when the teacher ask questions my brain just wants to find out the answer and answer it. When my classmates read their journals, I sometimes, not always, get to know something more about them. Also when I read their journals or essay, I learn something from them, like new words, better ways of writing sentences and much…
It’s two in the morning. You’ve been studying for a chemistry test for the last three hours. Although dinner was from a filling all-you-care-to-eat buffet, the meal was eight hours ago, and your stomach is ravenously growling. You miss your parents, and you are on your own for the first time in your eighteen-year life. All you really want is pizza and a soda, from the vending machine downstairs. With stress levels and eating patterns like this—it appears that weight gain for college freshman is inevitable. Do these factors really cause first-year students to pack on the “freshman fifteen,” though? Due to increased health concern among students, the “freshman fifteen” can now be considered a term of the past—a dark wrath that the college freshman no longer has to fear. Fear completely, that is.…
New Light of Myanmar MYANMAR’S OLDEST ENGLISH DAILY Volume XXII, Number 41 4th Waxing of Nayon 1376 ME October 2015 still set for Myanmar’s Yangon Stock Exchange launch Old Central Bank building in which Myanmar’s Securities and Exchange Commission’s office is set to open.—Photo: Ye Myint By Ye Myint Myanmar’s deputy minister of finance says the planned launch of Myanmar’s stock exchange is on track for October next year. “Myanmar’s Yangon Stock Exchange plan is progressing on schedule,” Dr Maung Maung Thein said, insisting there will be no delays and the target date will be met.…
Good morning to the principal, teachers, and fellow students. I am honoured to stand here to give a talk. My talk is entitled ¡°Safety Measures in School, at Home and on the Road.¡±…