Grade 11

See essay here

In this essay, the author compares pennies that she finds on the ground to her life experiences and the people she has met along the journey. She portrays how even though not all of the pennies are pretty or aesthetically pleasing, we shouldn’t take these moments and turn them into negative forces. Every penny, every event, every person we meet along our journey is going to reveal new experiences whether they’re good or bad, this is what makes us who we are. This essay is interesting to me because as I was reading it, the content really opened my eyes to see that there is more to life than wonderful experiences. This essay opens up your eyes to see the reality, and I like how the author keeps an optimistic attitude throughout the essay. As I was reading some of her experiences that she used as examples, I was able to connect them to some of my own experiences that did not end up being ideal to me, which really drew me into the essay. I also thought to myself how I could look back on some of those experiences and turn them into learning experiences rather than just bumps in the road.

 

If the food in your sauce pan catches on fire, place a lid on it to eliminate the oxygen and turn off the heat to remove the heat source

If you experience a grease fire, smother it in baking soda rather than water to prevent the fire from spreading

Hold the burned skin under cool water to cool the burn

You can apply an anethetic with aloe vera gel or cream to soothe burned skin

 

Never mix cleaning products to avoid creating dangerous products

Keep chemicals away from children in a locked cabinet

Always keep your laces tied to prevent tripping and falling

Keep walking pathways clear to provide a safe place to walk

Always point your knife away from you in case it slips out of your control

Never leave a knife in soapy water so you don’t accidentally reach in and grab the blade

When lifting heavy objects always lift with your legs, not your back

Use both hands to lift heavy objects to avoid dropping them

Wash hands after touching raw meat to avoid spreading the bacteria

Don’t leave raw meat at room temperature for a long time to prevent it from entering the danger zone 

 

Make sure to always compost items that are able to be composted including paper towels

Make sure to clear garbage/compost bins regularly to avoid unwanted pests

Wash hands before cooking to prevent bacteria spread

Tie hair up before entering the kitchen area to prevent hair from falling into food