Exceptional. I hear the word reiterated often in reference to myself. My test scores are exceptional. My grades‚ races time‚ the fact I have lived in 7 different states are considered exceptional. These numbers which often define my life are just a small factor into who I am as a person and a potential cadet at the Air Force Academy. Beyond the numbers‚ my unique experiences with life molded me into a strong‚ qualified person. I will not only excel at the Academy‚ but will advance the entire Academy
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Sociology 100 September 15‚ 2014 Professor Bibeau Understanding Who I am “Everything happens for a reason”. My name is Alexis Lee Spino. I am a descendant of David and Laura Spino. My father is one hundred percent Italian. My grandmother comes from Italy and so on and so forth. My mother is half Italian and twenty five percent French and twenty-five Irish. I tend to affiliate more with the Italian side of my family. I feel like Italians are more inviting then the other half of my mom’s side
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everything in my life but I am especially thankful for some things more than others. Probably the thing I am most thankful for in my life is my family. They show love to me by providing to me and give me gifts. They also take care of me by providing food and a home to live and sleep in. Most importantly they provide for me. They enroll me into school so i can get a good education and take me places like my friends house and my school. Also‚ i’m thankful for my school. I get a lot out of my school
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whenever I hear these words anywhere. Though I never have had the chance to take that exuberant trip these words might give. I do not know why but deep down there is a burning desire to hear these string of words that can alter one’s soul completely. I want it so bad from the people I love‚ from the people I respect‚from the people who know me and most importantly from the people who have a skeptical vision. To be really honest I have not done anything yet to deserve what I desire but I still can
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Related Material I am Thomas Written by Armin Greder and Libby Gleeson. * “Powerful illustrations to a spare text makes a parable of Thomas’ journey‚ which reflects the courage we all need to fing out passion and be ourselves” (Blurb) * Recurring images of Travel and children’s toys. * Cover page- 3 images at the right top of page. The rest is blank * Written In first person. * Difference in illustrations: Pastel drawings is juxtaposed with charcoal drawings. * Indicates
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The poem‚ “Why I am Not a Painter”‚ by Frank O’Hara contains the various terminology that is used by Bartholomae‚ Petrosky‚ and Waite. The specific language that is used by O’Hara contains a tone that can be described as prosaic or conversational. For example‚ instead of the narrator “visiting” Mike Goldberg‚ the narrator just drops in to see the progress of Goldberg’s painting. The author also says that Sardines is removed due to the fact that “it was too much.” O’Hara’s word usage is very similar
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I am confused. My name is Adam Farmer and also Paul Delmonte. I witnessed my mother and father murdered which truly makes me the cheese. I’m scared every time I think about them. I don’t want to speak about them but I fear I must to conquer the feelings. I knew my mother didn’t have any friends and my father told me that we had no family. My mother spent most of her time in her room and would have a phone call every Thursday evening and it would last a very long time. I didn’t really know my parents
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her in her head for speaking out. She is a girl who decided to make a difference in her country and as a result made a difference in the world. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi‚ “We must become the change we want to see in the world.” In the memoir‚ I am Malala‚ Malala’s relationship with her father is continuously highlighted throughout. Malala depicts the relationship with her father by telling us about the influence her father has on her education‚ the encouragement he gives her to break the status
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I Am Malala: Independent Reading I. Cultural Connections Malala Yousafzi is the protagonist‚ narrator‚ and author of I Am Malala. She is born into a religious Pakistan family in Swat during a time of women oppression. Yousafzi makes a point to write about her happiness and freedom before Taliban took over. Her Pakistan heritage encourages many cultural traditions including dressing conservatively. Women are instructed to show respect by wearing burqas‚ which covered their face and body. The role
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For as long as I can remember‚ I have always known who I am; it wasn’t until recently that I learned what I am. Since my earlier years as a child‚ I had always dreamt that the fairy tales my mother spoke of were real. I had hoped that I‚ too‚ was living in a surreal world surrounded by the mythological creatures of my fantasies. I gave up that dream when I turned thirteen‚ when my father ordered me to leave childish thoughts behind‚ in order to better prepare for becoming a man. Ironic was the fact
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