Where My World Began Through a variety of literary elements and well-described anecdotes‚ Laurence’s essay expertly influences me with the theme of appreciating one’s hometown‚ regardless of ancestral roots or present or future endeavours. Laurence’s essay evokes the feeling of pride and compassion for the home that I live in because it reminds me that this is the area that I grew up in and is the first place that I can ever truly call my home. Her essay also reconstructs memories of the familiarities
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My hobby (Pleasures of books reading‚ or how I spend my leisure time) Outline: 1. Introduction 2. Different kinds of hobbies 3. My hobby-book reading 4. Pleasures of book reading i. Illuminates ii. Gives knowledge iii. Treasure of wisdom and wise suggestions iv. A friend to the friendless 5. Selection of books 6. Bad effects of bad books 7. Conclusion It is said that an empty mind is devil’s workshop. The moment we sit idle‚ devil starts instilling
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friend or just a stranger‚ social worker‚ a leader etc. who did something that changes your thoughts and decisions about life. And for me my role model are my parents. My role model are my parents because they posses the quality of a good parent. I know‚ they are not perfect but they carry the virtue and quality of a parent that everyone could wish for. My parents are very responsible‚ good provider‚ committed to their duties and responsibilities‚ loving and determined in pursuing their plans to
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Francisco "Franz" Arcellana (September 6‚ 1916 – August 1‚ 2002) Francisco "Franz" Arcellana (September 6‚ 1916 – August 1‚ 2002) was a Filipino writer‚ poet‚ essayist‚ critic‚ journalist and teacher. He was born on September 16‚ 1916. Arcellana already had ambitions of becoming a writer during his years in the elementary. His actual writing‚ however‚ started when he became a member of The Torres Torch Organization during his high school years. Arcellana continued writing in various school papers
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During my lifetime I have accomplished many things whether it was academic or an extracurricular activity‚ but the one accomplishment that exceeds above all else was my college graduation on May 18‚ 2008. My graduation day put my life into perspective‚ that I was no longer a naïve student‚ who wandered the halls of college not knowing what to expect but an adult who had grown‚ learned‚ matured and who was ready for life’s journey. Being the first to graduate from my family was a paramount moment
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see the world. Previous to taking this course‚ I had never taken notice of my own worldviews. Instead‚ I just lived life as it was and worked by the daily routine. I still do not fully understand this worldview‚ and probably never will. I like to focus strictly on the positive things that life has to offer. I have been told by many that I have a positive attitude under all circumstances. This is something that I try to preach because to me there is no sense in complaining about the world because
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| | My Handicap Jingyi Li I get a good lesson in my middle school. The attitude that I have formed at that time affect my whole life. I didn’t know how to face failure; I wanted to be on the top of all. But life is all about changing and challenging. We must know how to struggle from abysms. My 12th grade teacher has inspired me to do so. Today‚ I have enough encourage facing any problem. I was a good student since elementary school. I was admired by other students. My family was proud
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“Wanna go with us to Florida said my best friends mom?” “ Sure I said how will we be getting there?”” SHe said we will be driving” So I said ok great‚ What will we be doing in Florida?”. She replied she said we will be attending Disney World!!!. I was so happy I jumped up and down with joy I was so happy we were going to DISNEY WORLD…. Later I found out that we were going to Florida the next day. I couldn’t sleep I was to excited. “Beep Beep Beep Beeep”. My alarm was going off it was 6:00 the next
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Literacy Narrative My literacy journey has been going full speed since I was able to comprehend the words that my parents spoke to me. Growing up I was a swift learner‚ so the concepts of reading‚ writing‚ and spelling came quick to me. My perfectionist tendencies assisted me in my motivation to learn to words‚ how to spell them‚ and how to use them. My parents took notice of my accelerated learning ability‚ so they pushed it fully. Going to the library was a fun activity that usually occurred once
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My mom is one of the most inspiring people in my life and what makes her so special is that she seems to have no idea how motivating she is. She has led our family and guided my siblings and I simply by being herself. She leads by example‚ showing us her values and making sure we live by our own. She carries out this example by pushing us to do volunteer work and joining in herself. She pushes us to treat everyone we meet with respect and I have never heard of her making a rude comment or put someone
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