of the overall theme (overcoming challenges/obstacles in relationships) in each individual text. Thematic Study: Reading Log My Theme: Challenges or obstacles in relationships Text Type: Short story Title: My First Ball Author: Witi Ihimaera Publication Details: First published 1989‚ in “Dear Ms Mansfield” How the text relates to my theme? This text relates to my theme by showing how the main character Tuta‚ a young Maori teenager has to try his best to fit in with the Pakeha people at government
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everybody has a bad day no matter what lifestyle you live or what part of the world you are in‚ it is just something that everyone has to deal with. I was completely fine with that fact until my bad day came out of nowhere and practically slapped me right across the face due to many events that occurred to me on this depressing day. It was a very sunny Monday morning‚ I did not even need my alarm clock to wake me up due to the sunlight creeping through my blinds and shining right in my eyes at the crack
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Everyone’s America is different. My version of America is Detroit‚ but that doesn’t apply to everyone. America is like a little sister. Sometimes I love it‚ while other times it only causes me frustration. Generally‚ it is a bittersweet thing‚ but it becomes something I learn to live with. Many things have changed since Martin Luther King was assassinated. As African Americans‚ we’ve progressed and strived bit by bit for equality. As Americans‚ we’ve regressed and only created a negative persona
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This first chapter is based on challenging and exploring your conceptions about writing‚ reading‚ and research. My ideas about writing before reading this chapter were different from what I realized now. Growing up writing was always my second favorite subject‚ behind math. I felt like my work was never proficient‚ and sharing my writing made my vulnerable. I hated how my work was graded. Most of all I disliked the lack of feedback I usually received. Most of the time it left me unable to progress
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Awaiting arrival to Fort Lauderdale International Airport from JFK was a nerve wracking experience. I was saying my good-byes to my old life‚ and welcoming my new life. As the plane was in the sky there was a state of nervousness‚ yet happiness of arriving to the love of my life. When the plane landed and I saw him waiting for me with flowers in his hands‚ it was a moment I knew I would never forget it. As we drove to the hotel that the wedding was taking place in I was in the state of shock because
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The early education of the students will have a big impact on future learning and will help to develop children’s literacy‚ pre-math and motor skills necessary for a successful kindergarten experience. Public education should include preschool education for at least one year. Funding provided to schools should deliver equal access to a quality education and to promote integration. Schools within the same district‚ region and state should have equivalent facilities and access to updated
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My Day In A Civil Court On February‚ 27‚ 2012 I took a trip down to the City Courthouse. After driving around looking for the courthouse‚ I found a parking spot‚ and entered the Courthouse just after 9 a.m. Upon arriving at the courthouse‚ I had no expectations‚ since this trip was my first visit. However‚ I did notice quite the crowd entering and exiting out of the courthouse. Nonetheless‚ I moved on ahead and walked toward the entrance. Once inside‚ I observed two security guards‚ and a large
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for the day‚ and don’t think twice about how those plans can be taken away in the blink of an eye. I never thought much about it myself‚ until I was faced with the shock‚ and undeniable truth of my grandpa’s death. I don’t think anyone really thinks about tragedy until they are actually faced with shocking news. My family moved to the United States in the year of 2011 and has been staying at my aunt’s house. We stayed there for couple of years before we moved out into our own apartment. My family
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Jones ENGL 1203 3 September 2013 My First Date There are clothes strewn on my bed‚ chair‚ and all over the floor of my room. After changing outfits repeatedly for the past hour‚ I have finally decided on the right one: a short (stops right above the knees)‚ dark brown‚ crinkled skirt; a white tank top tucked inside the skirt; and a pair of brown‚ sequined cowgirl boots. My long‚ brown‚ wavy hair is down and free‚ and I am using an all-natural appearance with my makeup. I sure hope I look good because
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My First Date Why is everyone so stressed out about their first date? That’s an easy question. Everything depends how the first date goes to determent either you like that person or not. It’s like a test for the rest of the relationship. That’s why everybody wants‚ to make it original‚ special and a pretty moment that they could remember. Mine was all those things. Last year‚ in New Year’s Eve‚ my best friend Omar and I had a date. He invited me to his family reunion at his house. At first I
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