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Students were able to take their thumbnails and proceed forward with their projects. I think overall they were able to explore using their final thumbnail. They were more energetic to work on their projects. I broke down the materials into groups and supplied those at different tables. This method worked extremely well in helping to not only keep myself organized but the students also. Student 1M (first day): Once he finished up his thumbnail sketches he went and grabbed some of the practice…

The day I still remember that moment, and I still have it. The day I taught myself responsible with my things, the day that I 'll never forget. The day that changed my whole life, the day that made me who I am today. The day that I got my first bike for Christmas. It was a bright and cold morning on December 25 of 2010. I woke up in the morning by the light shining on my face from the window and glare of the sun hitting off the icy window, I walked toward the window and my breath got taken away…

I grew up in a small town called Haron, the population was about 1,500. It was a small town, nothing bad ever happened. Everyone was so friendly and kind to each other. There was only one high school so all my friends were practically living on the same block as me. Most of our hangout spots were at the café or the bowling alley, there wasn’t that much to do in Haron. I lived on a small farm just near widow creek. In my town, Widow Creek was forbidden by Mayor Judson, I’ve always wanted to know…

All of a sudden, one cannot take another step forward and in that moment the person is stuck, experiencing vertigo. People say that they are afraid of different things, but is fear the definition or is anguish? Others may break a resolution to quit their addiction. The reason for breaking their resolution depends on who explains it. Sartre argues people experience vertigo, addictions and post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) because of anguish. In contrast to Sartre’s view, I will argue anguish…

A wise person once said, “Sometimes we have to let go of what’s killing us, even if it’s killing us to let go.” A man will always try to do what’s best for his family. But does he always know what’s best for the family? In A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry debuts a thirty-five year old man who thinks life revolves around money. Walter Lee Younger, a selfish, careless, and disobedient man will do anything to own a liquor store, but in the end will eventually learn some things are not…

I have not experienced the loss of a loved on in my life. The closest thing to loosing a loved one is loosing a pet. It may sound stupid, but it is a big deal. I lost my dog, Wilson, when he was only two years old. He got sick and they could not help him, so they decided to put him down. I was in middle school and it was something I was not expecting. Grief is a real emotion and something that everyone deals with. Grieving is a process that takes longer for some than others. It is something that…

Hicksville high is a small school where every student knows everything about the other. Among the thirty students in the senior class of 2016 Bill, Lenard and Tony were the weirdest and coolest characters that always tried a certain fad or thing first. They were the major subjects of gossip in Hicksville high and whatever little thing they did in the morning would become a huge behemoth by the time school finished for the day. Like every teenage trio BFFs, they had a nickname and were dubbed…

“Solome and I were to be married next month but things have changed now.” Hakeim says with a bit of reservation. He stands and goes over to a china cabinet and opens a drawer. With his back turned to Hunter his voice goes a little deeper and darker. “We must make the sacrifice so the world will be a better place maybe we can survive it you taught us well. Just say the word and it can begin.” Hakeim turns around with a gun in his hand but he doesn’t point it at him. Hunter sits back with a…

The Myth, the Legend, and the Truth of the Titanic April 15 , 1912, a night of dread and misgivings.The titanic is a story well known throughout history. A legend still remembered to this very day. The unsinkable ship full of majestic grandeur and affliction. The sinking of this infamous ship was viewed as a simple tragedy, remembered only for the glory of what it once was. In the poem “Titanic” by David R. Slavitt and “The Convergence of the Twain” by Thomas Hardy gives a different perception…

There are many traits that require Will to be a very necessary member towards the team. Three of these traits are leadership, determination and fearlessness, is say this because Will demonstrates excellent leadership by guiding the team and telling them what to do and when to do it. He is highly Determined as he never gives up on a problem until he has found a solution or until he has solved it. At last Will express’s a lot of fearlessness as he does things and has ideas that the team would…