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    but I hope Shivana gets the money and does get the abortion. If she gets the abortion she can continue on the path of education and follow her dreams. I think that she should tell her mom because I think that keeping secrets is definitely not a good idea because at times it could make things a lot worse. Whenever I try to hide something from my mom she finds out. I think trust and honesty is very important in a relationship, including a relationship with a…

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    between insanity and psychopathy runs along a thin line. Insanity is an evil state of mind that takes over the mind and controls ones thoughts. Psychopathy is an uncontrollable disease ridden state that also controls the mind but is involuntary. The key idea to remember here is that someone who is a psychopath should not be deemed evil or insane, they have no control over the thoughts they have. Lady Macbeth exemplifies psychopathy because of her will to kill out of love, her power obsession,…

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    learned that in your writing you cannot be vague, because your readers aren’t mind reader. So, they cannot completely understand your point of view unless you take the time out and explain everything in your writing. In writing overly explaining your ideas is not a thing. Just try not to be redundant. Even though I have learned a lot about writing, and I am trying to improve my writing skills. I’m still in the process of taking these techniques, and finding out what works best for…

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    the sketch below drafts a form created from the depths of the mind. Every word must come together to create an image that speaks to the audience. A lot of the process is involved even before putting my pencil to the page. I have to come up with an idea of what to even draw in the first place, and I have to find some kind of inspiration that will guide me. This is the same with my writing process, especially when assigned a topic. I have to find some source of inspiration for the topic or my…

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    studious nor cared that much about school. We’d skip class to go to the nearest 7-11 cos we thought it was cool. I had my Back Crew, who were witty and sarcastic as hell. It took me awhile and few embarrassing situations to pick up their sarcasm. Their idea of fun was tricking teachers into believing whatever they were saying was true cos they were so witty. Then there was Trees who were on the nerdier side but didn’t mind looking like an idiot when playing basketball or Frisbee. These were the…

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    Mere Definition Essay

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    In the article, The Role of Definition, the author discusses how a mere definition can affect the way a student will interpret information. A definition can contain concepts that are difficult to understand and will hamper a student’s ability to learn. As math in the classroom progresses, The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recommends that the students create their own definitions of for mathematical terminology with the modification from a teacher. This is done to get the student to…

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    attracted the attention of scholar. One of her articles called “Group Minds”, is an article that presents the idea that we as humans are group animals and that we will never truly be an individual in the world, but her article is flawed when trying to show evidence of this. In Doris Lessing’s article she starts by talking about how people in the west are brought into this world with the idea that they are an individual. Lessing then goes on to talk about how humans aren’t individuals but…

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    recreation and pleasure, rather than for a serious purpose and it is an essential part in the development of children. While some children benefit from strict and forced learning, John Locke’s essay of “Some Thoughts Concerning Education” encourages the idea that most children learn and behave best when they are educated through a playful state. Through the teaching methods offered in Turner’s, Watt’s and Sir Hugh Plat’s text, such as storytelling, which help children get a better understanding…

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    side of life. I began to explore this hidden jungle of ideas, actions, and more. I was like Greg and how he thought about new innovations, I wanted to learn more about this jungle. I was truly hooked on exploring this vast jungle. So I set off on my exploration of this undiscovered world. I changed how I thought so I could understand this world. That was one key thing I did to help me explore this crazy side of life. I was more open to new ideas, like Greg and the new Spineticklers books. Yes,…

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    A story is an adventure the reader wants to partake in. It pulls the reader in, allowing him or her to experience a whole new world and meet new friends. A delightful story will create a sense of excitement and woo the reader to want more. The story is driven by the conflict. It is a crucial tool for writers to use to enhance and add further depth to the characters they create. "Without conflict, there is no story" (Sellers, 86). Furthermore, creating a good story might require additional…

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