I enjoyed The Help because it showed me that no matter the circumstance and what you are going through there is always a way out and sometimes you will have to persevere but the outcome can be better than ever expected.
Category Archives: English 10
Creative Writing
A Beautiful Day
Two things I liked about my spoken word was the topic and how it was different then everyone’s in the class but still very relevant, and I also liked descriptive words I use. Next time, I would incorporate more humour and with more time memorize it fully.
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The Great Depression
Narrative Essay
I think I used the rule of three and incorporated dialogue well. I could improve on my word choice and making the purpose stand out clearly.
Dystopia Mini Project
This picture represents the illusion of a perfect futuristic world. It looks proper and organized on the outside (the buildings), but on the inside (the gears) there is too much control which leads to a totalitarian government. Once you get deeper you then can see all the toxic technology behind it all. The people holding hands around the “world” represent the control the government has over them, starting with the leader on the far right.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
In Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, written by Susan Cain dramatically explores the introverts of the world and how we undervalue them. She researches into psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the extrovert ideal in the twentieth century. She talks to Asian-American students who feel the alienated atmosphere of American schools. She questions the American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation. Where the potential leadership of introverts is overlooked. This book has the power to change how we see introverts, or most importantly how they see themselves. Finally, most inspiring she introduces successful introverts like Rosa Park and Dr. Seuss. This non-fiction book shows that humanity is very versatile and you don’t have to change your personality based on others expectations.