For my independent reading critical analysis‚ I am going to do not one book but seven. These books are all by Ellen Hopkins and they all have the same writing technique. Ellen Hopkins is a beautiful and realistic writer. All of her books are connectable and understandable‚ especially to teens and young adults. Let me explain and give you my take on the books. Ellen has a very interesting way of writing that I’ve only seen in a handful of books‚ such as Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse‚ I Heart You
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Section 1 – Book Info Name of Book: Crank Author: Ellen Hopkins Publisher: Simon & Schuster Where Published: New York‚ New York 10020 When Published: 2004 Number of Pages: 537 Length to read: 3 weeks Section 2 – Authors Purpose The authors purpose in Crank is to inform about the dangers of drugs‚ and how they can affect everyone around you. The whole book is an example of the things that can happen if you were to do those drugs‚ the way she gets addicted and how it consumes her
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I do not believe much hardship would come from trying to communicate with the character described in Calvin Trillin’s essay. A person who talks to himself in public or is constantly explaining why things are good for him would often be troubling for most people‚ but I feel like it would not be that big of a deal for me. If he felt that doing these things would help him relieve his stress‚ or bring him happiness‚ then all the power to him. The worst part of it would be trying to figure out if the
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Case Study: Depression Answer Sheet Ellen: Depression and Suicidality Student Name: Donna Diagnosing Ellen 1a. Refer to the DSM-IV checklist and list all symptoms that Ellen has that match the criteria for major depressive episode. Which of Ellen’s symptoms meet any of the criteria? (Be sure to match specific symptoms with specific criteria.) DSM criteria #1 depressed mood most of the day. Correlating Behaviors v Ellen has reported that she had been distracted for part of the day‚ but quickly
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I must admit‚ the article is exceptional! Ellen Kahn addresses the issues transgender children. Most importantly‚ she acknowledges that elementary students also come across gender issues and acceptance. Stating such allows readers‚ like myself‚ to acknowledge the fact that young children also have a view of themselves that others should respect and accept. I believe the article is very important. I think Kahn stresses the idea of acceptance and individuality perfectly. While providing statistics
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I entirely concur with Mr. Sterrett’s contemplations. I would be that as it may‚ let Bob Phillips go from the organization and additionally Carla Goodman. I would contemplate my alternatives of releasing her‚ and additionally‚ a conceivable claim would be one of the primary things I tended to. I would just consider keeping her and cutting her compensation if discharging her from the organization was not going to be a choice. Talking with a lawyer would be extremely useful in planning to make a
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On January 26‚ 1958 Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born in Metairies‚ Louisiana and was raised by two working parents. When asked what she wanted to be when she grew up‚ Ellen initially said that she aspired to be a veterinarian but later discarded the idea because she wasn’t “ book smart.” Before she discovered her comedic talents‚ Degeneres used to sell vacuum cleaners‚ paint houses‚ wait tables‚ and work as a legal secretary. Her older brother‚ Vance‚ inspired DeGeneres to become the actor/comedian that
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Biographical Sketch To most‚ Ellen DeGeneres is widely known as a comedian and daytime talk show host. Not only is she that‚ she is also a humanitarian‚ and an influence to many. Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born on January 26‚ 1958; she is one of two children born to Elizabeth and Elliott DeGeneres. DeGeneres spent most of her childhood in her hometown‚ Metairie‚ Louisiana‚ but while in high school relocated to Atlanta‚ Texas after her parents divorced. Ms. DeGeneres attended the University of
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Sources Source Citation (MLA 7th Edition) Ozersky‚ Josh. "Critical Essay on ’Rip Van Winkle’." Short Stories for Students. Ed. David M. Galens. Vol. 16. Detroit: Gale‚ 2002. Literature Resource Center. Web. 28 Feb. 2013. Source Citation (MLA 7th Edition) Humma‚ John B. "’Young Goodman Brown’ and the Failure of Hawthorne’s Ambiguity." Colby Library Quarterly 9.8 (Dec. 1971): 425-431. Rpt. in Short Story Criticism. Ed. Anna J. Sheets. Vol. 29. Detroit: Gale Research‚ 1998. Literature Resource
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woman part with their own preconceived idea of how woman really are. This act of men in drag to portray the "Woman"‚ is absurd. In fact‚ who ever thought a male could act out the part of the female any better than a woman herself. In the essay by Sue-Ellen Case called‚ "Classic Drag"‚ she states that Classical plays may be re-directed with the feminine perspective to mock the fact of men in drag. Then on the other hand‚ this
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