Malden High School students are expected to do some reading over the summer to prepare for the year ahead. Students enrolled in Honors English must read two books on the list; ALL OTHER STUDENTS need to choose one. ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO THREE (3) DIALECTICAL/READER’S JOURNAL ENTRIES FOR EACH OF THEIR BOOK(S). ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE WRITING ASSIGNMENT ON IDENTITY. This assignment is worth 5% of the student’s first quarter English grade. FICTION: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli:
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McTeigue 1 Mary Kate McTeigue American Literature to 1865 - Section 1 Sean McPherson April 28‚ 2013 Emerson’s‚ Self-Reliance and It’s Parallel with Frederick Douglass’s Journey to Self Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in 1803 in Boston although his family were not wealthy they were well connected‚ privileged and educated. Emerson attended Harvard‚ Harvard Divinity School and became a minister interested in such topics as non-conformity‚ the individual and the soul. Frederick Douglass was
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their advantage? What can you do to be a leader? A leader is a person who has a vision‚ a drive and a commitment to achieve that vision‚ and the skills to make it happen. These leadership traits are broken down further into seven beneficial habits in Sean Covey’s book “The 7 Habits of highly Effective Teens” and the fundamental base of leadership found in the 40 developmental assets. The main things that made Douglas a highly effective leader are family support‚ caring‚ integrity‚ school engagement
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John Wooden’s Pyramid of success Q a: What do you think about Wooden’s definition of success? A: I think John Wooden explains the definition of success very precisely. He tells us that hard work and having enthusiasm are the most important things in pursuing our goals. We will be successful when we make sure that we have done our best to reach our goals. Another important element is that we shouldn’t give up in our life. We shouldn’t be afraid of trying. If we fail we shouldn’t be discourage
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Aussie Bum is an Australian business that was established in 2001. The company initially manufactured men’s underwear‚ though has recently broadened its product range to include leisurewear‚ swimwear and sportswear. The present director of AussieBum Sean Ashby “believed he could make more traditional bathers”. Despite the criticism off retailers and department stores Ashby proceeded with his idea and was determined to try his exclusive approach. AussieBum is now a global success earning over $10 million
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movement. Frederick Douglass experienced rebellion when he fought against slave owner Edward Covey. Covey was a man who dealt with problem slaves. Covey took in slaves for a year and used them as free labor on his land. After being abused and beaten by Mr. Covey‚ Douglass decides to fight back. One day as Douglass was resting in a stable Mr. Covey attempted to tie his legs. Not giving in Douglass fought Covey‚ grabbing him by the throat to keep him from tying and whipping him. “At this moment—from whence
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In one part of the autobiography‚ Douglass disobeys Mr. Covey’s orders and while attempting to punish Douglass‚ a fight between the two ensues. Mr. Covey‚ known for being a tough‚ “first-rate overseer‚” (Douglass‚ 291) backs down when he realizes that Douglass intends to resist him. Douglass’s small win is important to himself‚ as resisting Mr. Covey gives him a taste of independence‚ hope‚ and self confidence which inspires him to escape from slavery. There was a great slave revival during the
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life with physical violence we can think about Covey. According to Douglass’s narrative‚ he was a farm renter and a poor man. He works sometimes as a trainer of slaves from the government two or three years without any charge (p.126). To tell about the bitterest dregs of slavery in his entire life‚ Douglass said‚ it was the slavery life staying six months with Covey. Shortest nights were too long for him and the longest day were too short for him. Covey made it possible to break down‚ both physically
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desire to acquire knowledge to his fighting encounter with Mr. Covey‚ these experiences help shape Douglass to be the archetype of what it means to go from slavery to freedom. This essay will highlight the physical and psychological tactics used on slaves. In addition‚ the aspect of how Douglass resists the institution of slavery will be examined‚ with particular emphasis on his desire to learn. Also‚ how his own rebellion against Mr. Covey played a key role in his triumphant realization of manhood
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In Chapter 10‚ Douglass is living with Mr. Covey and claims that he is “called” by god for his abolitionist work. Douglass uses figurative language such as a simile to demonstrate that Douglass would rather die escaping than stay in the bond of slavery and die unfree. This simile is demonstrated in the following passage: “I had as well be killed running as die standing.” Douglass constantly uses the pronoun “I” to signify his defiance to his liberation. The phrases “killed running” and “die standing”
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