https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/pit-bull-ban-aggressive-dog-breed-bronwen-dickey/ For my poetry pairing, I wrote a poem called “Making a Monster” and used National Geographic’s article “The Most Feared Dogs May Also Be the Most Misunderstood” by Simon Worral and Bronwen Dickey. My poem, the article, and the picture all come together to demonstrate the prejudice and misunderstanding in our lives. We as […]
Category: Grade 12
Blog Log #4: America’s Best Friend or Biggest Nightmare
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/pit-bull-ban-aggressive-dog-breed-bronwen-dickey/ A breed of absolute aggression and dangerousness, or a breed that is misunderstood? This is a question I have thought extensively about as I learn more about the world and form my own opinions (in this case about pitbulls). This article and topic immediately caught my attention as it is something I debate rather […]
Blog Log #3: “Are you still watching?” – Netflix
“Are you still watching?” – Netflix https://www.huffingtonpost.com/catherine-franssen/the-netflix-addiction_b_8473094.html “Just one more,” I say as I hit the play button on my computer screen. This is an experience many of us go through (seemingly on a daily basis) as we sit in front of our electronics and stream our favourite shows, and I have fallen prey to […]
English 12: Spoken Word
Practice of my spoken word.
Biology – Cheek Cells
Microscopic view of my cheek cells
Be the Change
Be the Change Allison’s essay, South African Storm, demonstrates key characteristics and deeds of good people in society. Her essay relates, as well as supports Gandalf’s quote in which everyday people can make a change in our world by doing ordinary deeds and being the change, we wish to see. Gandalf explains that quotidian people […]
Blog Log #2 : How Traveling Abroad In Your Twenties Will Ruin Your Life
https://thesavvybackpacker.com/how-traveling-abroad-will-ruin-your-life/ There are 7 continents in our world, that’s 195 countries, all of which offer something to explore. This article and topic of travel caught my interest as I connect with what the other is saying, despite not even being in my 20s yet. I had the urge and passion to explore the world around […]
Blog Log #1: “Black Mirror’s Nosedive Episode Will Become A Reality In China By 2020
http://www.ladbible.com/news/politics-china-set-to-introduce-black-mirror-style-social-scoring-system-20180919 Social media has had a huge impact on us as it seems we almost live our lives to gain the approval of those that follow our accounts. This article and overall topic immediately interested me not only because I am a teenager growing up in a world of ever-improving technology and constant social media […]