A Lesson Before Dying

student, can do to avoid them. – Texting during Class Scott Moore, a Geology instructor from Fresno City College, notes, "Cell phone addiction is one. Even if I ask students to put away their cell phones or other electronic devices, I know they are dying to get to them in class. As a result, some, not all, students are constantly wondering if someone is trying to get a hold of them, and therefore, are not concentrating on class, their grade, or their future, but who may be trying to get a…

Yousafzai delivers defiant riposte to Taliban militants with speech to the UN General Assembly, and “Zach Lederer wins over nation even in loss to cancer”. To Kill a Mockingbird is a story who follows a girl named Scout, who learns many important life lessons through characters like Boo Radley, Tom Robinson, and Mrs.Dubose. In Malala Yousafzai’s speech to the UN General Assembly, Malala describes her fight for education and equality. In “Zach Lederer wins over nation even in loss to cancer”, the…

Literary Analysis for 'The Kite Runner' Imagine, living in a world of chaos and destruction. Where laws are constantly changing and people are constantly dying. A world that is unfair and cruel. In Khaled Hosseini's, "The Kite Runner", Hassan, Amir, Baba, Rahim Khan, and a few other characters, give us a peak into how their lives are during the Terror of the Taliban. During this Literary Element, I will be talking about the lives of these characters, the different elements, and the theme of…

The Pilgrim’s Progress Sin is the act of transgression against divine law. During the 1600s in England, there were two Conventicle Acts that made it a crime for any five people of the same family to meet in a private house under color of religion. John Bunyan, an evangelical Baptist preacher, was incarcerated for twelve years at the Bedford jail because he insisted on preaching the word of Christ. During his incarceration, he used his time wisely to write a novel called, The Pilgrim’s Progress,…

According to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the strong correlation between reading and writing serves as proof of the necessity of teaching students various types of writing. Before a writer can employ a certain style of language, he or she first needs to be introduced to that language through reading ("NCTE”). Without this initial encounter of a particular technique or genre of writing, students will remain unequipped and lack…

banned by several school districts. Books can help introduce difficult concepts and promote intellectual and emotional growth. However, they need to be appropriate to the level of maturity of the reader. Children’s literature should be able to teach a lesson that is relatable and appropriate to the age and maturity of the intended audience. A sixth grade brain is not completely developed and the introduction of these intense themes too early could cause trouble, as the child grows older. Mature…

What is courage? Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, and pain without fear. In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird courage is a big learning lesson. A learning lesson mostly for the Finch family. Scout a young girl, Jem her older brother, and Atticus all learn what true courage is. Having the courage to take risks in life is very important because it gives you a chance to open up and allow you to grow, three people have lots of courage…

guns. Basically, this slide says, “Even if children are dying because of it, we will still stand by our guns.” In the third…

According to III, 79.7 millions families, about 60.5% of U.S household own a pet. On the other hand, every year, there are over a hundred million animals killed in the laboratories for medical research, high school’s classroom lesson, medical training, and for curiosity (PETA). These animals include but are not limited to cats, dogs, mice, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, monkeys, and fish. In 2015, there is about 61,101 dogs, 19,932 cats, 98,420 hamster and over 600,000 other…

family, and dreams/hopes/plans. Through these themes his short stories serve amazing life lessons. For example, The Pearl displays how money and wealth may negatively impact family and one’s actions. Then, Of Mice and Men uncovers truth about innocence and loneliness. This story also has readers think of why we exist and what is the purpose of our lives. Additionally, one might surpass these important life lessons while examining some of his short stories. As stated, “even in the short novels……