Shakespeare

I think that although bard on the beach was fun, it didn’t necessarily help me understand it. I am not the biggest fan of Shakespeare or acting so combining those together wasn’t my favourite. The instructors were very funny and engaging which made it more…

To my grade 11 self

In this class, I enjoyed almost everything we did. The essays, the stories and the discussions were all very fun. The one thing I did not enjoy and will never enjoy doing is spoken word. For next year I think that reading a couple more…

Essay reflection

In my essay I think that I had good quote integration and I had little grammar mistakes. I believe that I need to work on better answering the big question and having a better conclusion and thesis statement.

Narrative essay

The Hoodie Thief I was already having a rough morning, waking up 45 minutes late turning my routine into a rush. It definitely wasn’t a great way to start off the day and to add to the frustration, I forgot my jacket on the way…

The watch

How does one forgive after such extreme racism and tragedy? In the short story “The Watch” by Elie Wiesel, the author forgives what has happened during the holocaust. He spends all night digging up his watch because he wants to relive his religion and his…

The danger of silence

Lauren Trudeau Block A “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” Martin Luther King Jr. It was Christmas two year ago, and every year my aunt buys me something that I know I won’t…

Black & Blue will satisfy you

Black & Blue restaurant, Vancouver’s largest rooftop patio, captivates you from the minute you step through the door. Thanks to the retractable roof and cozy fireplaces, this summertime paradise transitions into a year round retreat. The zebra print pillow cases and glass elevator isn’t what…