Speak Yu-Feng‚ Chen English B Period B 10/17/2013 "Speak" is about Melinda Sordino‚ an angst-filled freshman who is hated by all of her "best friends" because she called the cops during the end of the summer senior party. Everyone got busted. Her parents aren’t much help either‚ always fighting about what’s best for Melinda and communicating through post-it notes on the refrigerator wall. When the new semester began‚ there are many kind of clans were formed‚ but she is not belong to any group
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In the last decade‚ there has been considerable debate over the role of free speech in a free society. Some object to absolute freedom of speech. Others advocate free speech‚ arguing that the freedom of speech is the single most important political right of citizens in a civilized society. Whilst I believe that there are strong arguments on both sides‚ I would suggest that freedom of speech should be protected in all but extreme circumstances. The freedom of speech is important at all levels in
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Turner Thesis Summary Throughout history society has to go through many changes that not only affect many of the people but also the areas around the transformation. The main point of Fredrick Jackson Turner’s thesis is what the real essence of America is‚ and how we’re all influenced by the many changes we have to go through. He believes that American history should not be focused on the extension of European enterprise. The society will have to realize that America will have to be emancipated
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Frederick Jackson Turner was a historian who believed that the strength and vitality of the American spirit lay in westward expansion. He felt expansion was the most important factor in American History. Turner spoke at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and told the audience that all the land in the American western frontier had been explored and settled. (Kaplan) He spoke that expansion could continue as long as America broadened its notion of “manifest destiny” and looked beyond
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Frederick Jackson Turner’s famous frontier thesis argued that through the Westward expansion came the formation of the first “American” people. Turner’s essay‚ presented around 1893‚ strongly correlates with the upheaval 1890’s. The shaping of the new American nation through the westward settlement can be later linked to economic troubles‚ labor struggles‚ and a rise in democracy and big business. “At first‚ the frontier was the Atlantic coast. It was the frontier of Europe in a very real
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and so on. According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why? 3、 Some animal species such as dinosaurs and dodos become extinct because of natural processes. So‚ it is not necessary to try and prevent this from happening. Do you agree or disagree? 4、More and more young people hold important positions in government. Some people think it is not suitable but others think otherwise.Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 5、 Police in some countries like England don’t carry guns.
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Against School: Agree or Disagree? “Against School” is an argumentative essay that tells about how the public education system incapacitates the children of today. In this reading‚ Gatto claims that the public education system causes children to become bored with themselves‚ to conform to the way of the school and its teachers‚ and it causes them to lack the ability to deal with issues that go on in the real world‚ outside of school. The writer’s explanation for this is that it is partially the
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Essay Topic: Do you agree or disagree? "It is sometimes important for people to do things that they do not enjoy doing." To lead a successful life‚ one must be able to tackle difficult situations and overcome obstacles. In doing so‚ we must face with tasks that we do not find to be pleasant but difficult‚ painful‚ and uncomfortable. For example‚ a university student must devote much time to study‚ research‚ and prepare for exams instead of doing more enjoyable activities such as: socializing with
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Raina Vania M. Ogues BS Social Work -1 Agree or Disagree Social work is a profession that’s centred around people. This profession works to protect vulnerable people. But being a social worker is a dangerous job. To be a social worker you need to be able to manage a heavy workload and manage time effectively. Social work can be emotionally demanding. Dealing with other people pain and suffering is demanding. Being a social worker is very stressful. You need to enhance many skills
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Son of Sam Law Agree or Disagree? Abstract Son of Sam Law – Should convicted criminals be able to profit from their crime? If a person is convicted of murdering an individual and writes a book to tell their story‚ they should not be able to earn money from the profit of their book. Some people believe that it can be a good way to earn money for the criminal’s defense‚while othersmaintain that any money earned should be given to the victim’s family or even create some type of trust account
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