Anthology 2

to be otherwise. Starting with a silly line, where the narrator compares herself to, “a riddle in nine syllables”(line 1). In the following lines, the metaphors the narrator uses to describe herself seem unrelated. How does “a ponderous house” (line 2) relate to “a melon strolling on two tendrils” (line 3)? As we continue to read, we understand that these metaphors are meant to compare to the narrator’s own pregnancy. The light hearted and joking tone of the poem changes after line four, where…

monitoring and evaluating progress in order to optimise learning . '(Lindsley, 1992). The context and aims of this Case Study This Case Study was chosen to evaluate and reflect upon the effectiveness of the Intervention of Precision Teaching in Key Stage 2. The aim of this Case Study is to determine the effectiveness of Precision Teaching as an intervention to improve reading and spelling and how this then transfers to independent class work. After reflecting upon the Reading and Spelling data…

As individuals we have an utter compulsion to better ourselves, and the instinctual belief of a better tomorrow. In the short story “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara, protagonist Sylvia and friends are introduced to a new way of living and naïvely forced to perceive the world in a whole new aspect, therefore stripped of what they once knew. Entering this unfamiliar world, they are exposed to what they could only dream of, delighted by their surroundings, Sylvia and her posse could not help but…

As technology has gotten better and more console varieties have come out, video games have become a huge part of people’s lives. Over sixty-five percent of households in the U.S., play video games. The average time spent people use playing video games is around eighteen hours per week. Though this is the average, there are larger percentages, especially close to the teenage years and younger. What is so off turning about this though, is that there are beneficial educational learnings within…

Superhero films create a world of fantasy in which “good” guys always stop the “evil” guys from hurting innocent victims. Undoubtedly, Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, has been portrayed as a superhero throughout The Avengers, Iron Man, Iron Man 2 and Iron Man 3 movies. Tony Stark is one of the all time most popular and loved fictional characters in the superhero world. However, superheroes do not always possess good quality traits and are flawed just like Tony Stark. Stark was born into a…

This is an odd yet even comparison about two hero's journeys. We have Woody a toy cowboy who is jealous of Buzz Lightyear, a new toy that the owner Andy plays with more. And then we have Ashitaka, who is cursed by a demon God. Both go on adventures. Ashitaka leaves his village permanently to break this curse or else he will die. Woody on the other hand, is trying to do all he can to permanently get rid of Buzz by pushing him out of the window so Andy can take him to Pizza Planet as he is only…

Zootopia- Furry Funny and Furry Touching From the creators of Big Hero 6, Wreck-It Ralph, and Tangled comes the next great Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Zootopia. Though the plot is a simple one the themes and ideas behind are huge and handled expertly. IMDb sums it very well “In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy.” Like all great Disney films there are plenty of laughs for parents and…

An overwhelming majority of hens is limited in the conventional cages, where they each can share only 67 square inches of the cage space.2 67 square inches cannot even compare with a piece of letter-size paper which takes up about 93.5 square inches. Such tiny space is not enough for the hens to spread their wings, let alone make nests or perch. Hence, the conventional battery cage system…

Have you ever heard about the quote “To infinity and beyond”? If you have not, then you might have heard about Toy Story. Toy Story was the key to the door of the past of many kids, which was filled with joy and happiness. Toy Story Series is an animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios targeting young kids, and it was directed by John Lasseter. Toy Story began the generation of many popular Pixar movie such as Finding Nemo, The Incredible, Cars and more. Toy Story was the first…

Inspired by Breughel 's artwork, W.H. Auden emphasizes the significance of suffering through a 15th century masterpiece “Landscape with the Fall of Icarus.” Written in 1938, Auden’s “Musee des Beaux Arts” is a representation of man’s indifference to suffering. A literary expression created from different times, both artists effectively conveyed its message through the gift of poetry and visual imagination. To analyze both works from a literary and personal perspective is the goal of this essay.…