UNIT FIVE TEXT FIVE UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE By Bel Kaufman (Fragment) Bel Kaufman‚ an American writer. She worked as a teacher of the English language and literature in a New York high school for 15 years. "Up the Down Staircase" (1964) is her first prominent work. The book deals with the experiences of a young high school teacher. Sept. 25 Dear Ellen‚* It’s FTG (Friday Thank God)‚ which means I need not set the alarm for 6:30 tomorrow morning; I can wash a blouse‚ think a thought‚ write
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My most memorable dining experience surprisingly happened on a regular midweek evening. I was packed and ready for my month trip‚ my flight was scheduled early in the morning and I knew I had some time on my hands. I wanted to spend it with my best friend before I left‚ and with that great idea in mind I headed to her place of work‚ Emeril’s Restaurant. I had never dined there before due to the pricy tag that every fine dining restaurant carries‚ but that day I decided to start my vacation early
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which are originally perceived as negative lead the individual to develop insight and reflect upon their current circumstances‚ ultimately resulting in a positive action and outcome. This is clearly demonstrated in the prescribed text‚ The Simple Gift by Stephen Herrick as we see the unlikely friendship and bond develop between the characters‚ Billy and Old Bill and the passionate relationship that forms between Billy and Caitlin. In this text‚ Herrick uses extensive amounts of literary techniques
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small number of those who died were members of my family. An even smaller number of those people had passed away without taking me by surprise; the majority of deaths in my life were due to accidents or some other sudden event. I will attempt to recount these losses in chronological order‚ but a few will fall out of place due to when I found out about them or simply not knowing my age at the time. Of course‚ I will not write on every major loss in my life due to the fact that this paper must end at
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My First Day In High School (by: Romhel Jay D. Lopez) When I graduate in elementary the school I want to get in high school is Eastern Mindoro College or as known as E.M.C. Because they give a better teacher and wonderful event. So that why I want to study in this school. Day before the school year comes I buy my school supply and other material for school in the supermall .I’m so excited when I buy my school supply because it so wonderful and many other than when I was in Elementary. After
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My Most Embarrassing Case Scenario By Ellen Degeneres The other day a man asked me‚ “What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to you?” I thought for a minute about the right way to respond and finally settled on. “Would you please leave the ladies’ room?” He informed me that not only was I not in the ladies’ room‚ I was actually in his house. Eventually the whole mess was settled when I explained that I had a severe case of myopia or ‘near-sightedness‚” as the kids say‚ but I was
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The most Important person in my life I know for sure who the most important person in my life is. Although it is supposed to be person mine happens to come as persons. The most important persons in my life are my Mother and my Father. They are equal in everything to me and equal in my heart so I can not bring myself to choose one or the other. I tired to think of which one was more important but I would come up equal with the two every time. They have such a great impact on my life and the way
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Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the most influential person in my life Central Idea: Talk about my father and how important have been to me as an influential person. Main Points: . My father personality and description . My father advice . How important have been to me . When we lived together in Italy‚ I had the opportunity to know him well INTRODUCCTION: I’d like to start off by saying this: The most important person in my life is my mom‚ but if I have to talk
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My Most Recent Purchase Decision Marketing plays a major role when it comes to making a decision to purchase. Most consumers do their research to find the best price on the item they wish to purchase. Customer satisfaction is very important to the consumer. They will search everywhere to find the right price and the best customer service. Companies who know how to market their products are the ones who will come out ahead of the competition. When having to look into buying brand new tires‚ most
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Who is the most influential person in your life? Influence can give a person a whole new perspective of life. No matter what stage in life people are they are subjected to influences. Throughout life we tend to meet good and bad influences. A persons influence on how he/she perceives life will stay with them for the rest of his/her life. Influence in one’s environment impacts his or her personality. Throughout my life‚ there has been many good influential people guiding me. This frequently
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