“Ponyboy‚ listen don’t get tough. You’re not like the rest of us and don’t try to be…”-Two-bit Matthews Page 171. The Outsiders is a novel written by S.E Hinton in the 1960’s‚ the novel is based on a true story. The story is about Ponyboy‚ a teenager that belongs in the gang called Greasers. There is another gang that opposes the Greasers called the Socs. The two gangs live in two sides of Oklahoma‚ the Greasers being in the east‚ and the Socs being in the west. The Socs and the Greasers often fight
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The thesis statement of the essay "The Clinic" is the last sentence of the second paragraph when the author writes‚"It gave the impression of more than the typical stomachache‚ and I plied ahead‚ waiting to finally ask the key question that slipped the knot on this mystery and sent the bacteria or virus or swallowed garden flower culprit plummeting into my lap." This statement demonstrates that the author is only troubled by the patient’s medical history instead of the most important information
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Working thesis statement: Developing a proper sleep schedule is a challenging task for college students around the world‚ and it is imperative that we become informed on the importance of having time-management‚ regulating the number of activities you are involved in‚ and setting up a daily routine in order to stay on top of things given the hectic lives we face as students in order to reduce the effects of sleep deprivation. Purpose‚ audience‚ and form: This is an issue that is very relevant
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should be able to create and good and effective thesis statement. To write a good thesis‚ a good topic I could include that on is breastfeeding‚ something I have always been very passionate about. A good narrowed top would be blockages . When it comes to breastfeeding‚ there is a great deal of stress. I know it is not for everyone and I accept this‚ but there are so many woman who are currently breastfeeding who go one with unanswered questions. One being‚ like how to reduce your chances of getting
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TESOL Thesis Statement TESOL ESL THESIS TOPIC China has arisen in all perspectives of the twenty-first century. Parents in China play crucial roles of children learning and they are now more concern about the English ability their children have enhanced which means teacher must pay greater attention to the communication between parents and teacher and the challenge it brings. Thesis Closed policy The closed policy has created difficulties‚ for Chinese students in methods of learning
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Thesis Statement: Though the loss of my first born son‚ Austin‚ was a traumatic experience‚ it has brought great perspective into my life by creating unexpected strength‚ thankfulness‚ and wisdom. Three reasons this event is significant: I found strength I never knew I had. I will never forget how hollow I felt leaving the hospital without my baby. Some days I didn’t think I could even manage getting out of bed. But‚ somehow I found strength I never knew I had to persevere to not only get out
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When Rodriguez says "you can’t use family language in the classroom" (London) he seems to be explaining that it is the family’s role to teach the offspring about their culture. On the other hand it is the dominant cultures institution‚ school in this case‚ which has to teach about its culture. He seems to think nobody agrees on how assimilation works and so there are assumptions about cultures from other cultures and this causes confusion. When Rodriguez says “they may be fighting in gangs right
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Rodriguez grew up as a Mexican immigrant in a middle class white dominated neighborhood. In his growing up and accustoming with the world around him‚ he learns that language may not be the key to the intimacy he had grown so accustomed to. Although‚ one may communicate intimacy through language. Rodriguez transferred into school without knowing English until he’s forced to learn it with the help of his school teacher. As a result‚ Rodriguez finds himself forgetting bits and pieces of how he used
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Immortality Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the history of immortality and its influence on modern society. Thesis Statement: Immortality implies a never-ending existence‚ regardless of whether or not the body dies. Mankind’s fascination with immortality provides a historical foundation of mankind’s quest for immortality that makes philosophers and scientists alike to contemplate an age old mystery‚ “Can we live forever?” 1. First Main Point: A historical perspective of man’s
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BOOK: The Alchemist AUTHOR: Paulo Coelho Thesis Statement: The novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho is an emotive story that has reached many lectors and for its popularity‚ this novel has transcended by many generations. 1. About Paulo Coehlo Paulo Coehlo is a Brazilian writer who always dreamed of an artistic career‚ something frowned upon in his middle-class household. In the austere surroundings of a strict Jesuit school Paulo discovered his true vocation‚ however‚ his parents
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