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shedded. Moreover, the ski industry's positive effects on the economy dwindle with every passing snowflake The winter sports industry generates almost nine billion dollars in state and federal taxes, not to mention the many retired dads and college sophomores they employ. Over the last decade the ski industry has lost over a billion dollars in total revenue. That’s right! A billion! If I had a billion snowflakes for every dollar lost in aggregated earnings, I might be able to ski the bunny hill.…

Obsidian can be found in countries where eruptions have occurred such as the United States, Turkey, Scotland, Peru, New Zealand, Mexico, Kenya, Japan, Italy, Iceland, Guatemala, El Salvador, Greece, Georgia, Chile, Canada, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Argentina. Obsidian is volcanic lava that has cooled and is often referred to as volcanic glass. The name obsidian originated from a Roman named Obsius, a man who discovered a gemstone very similar in nature to obsidian. Its black, glassy, shiny and…

“Lost as a candle lit at noon,/ Lost as a snowflake in the sea.” The liquid alliteration creates a sense of lightness and illustrates the sensation of being completely lost in love.The similes suggest how the narrative persona wants to be just like a snowflake, as they melt and vanish into the deep sea. She uses the sea to demonstrate how deeply she wants to fall in love. The sibilance “Lost as a snowflake in the sea”, slows down the pace which creates a sense of heaviness…

Day three: Writing a simple story about your scene and winter activity Duration of the Lesson: 40 minutes Lesson Plan Title and Summary: The name of this lesson is Writing about a Winter Activity. After the first day being read Snowflakes Fall and writing a winter activity list on the board and on the second day being asked to draw out their favorite winter activity the students now on the third day will write a mini-story in great detail about their activity they chose. This mini-story…

FAITHFUL ELEPHANTS by Yukio Tsuchiya Reading Response “Faithful Elephants” by Yukio Tsuchiya is the story of Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo during World War Two, at a time where the city was constantly bombarded. In fear of bombs hitting the zoo and freeing animals through the city, the Army orders the zoo to kill all its dangerous animals, including its elephants: John, Tonky, and Wanly. In the passage, the author uses figurative language to describe the elephants’ life, death, and pain. He further…

Aphrodite was home with her father, catching up with each other. Her father announced that he is going to remarry a very beautiful and passionate woman, who he was sure would love Aphrodite. Aphrodite was very happy her father found someone to cherish him. Later that day she went out into town, heading to the local garden. She sat under a tree, leaning her head back and taking a breath of the fresh, crisp air. She was fully relaxed, until something hit her head. “Hey!” She exclaimed, quickly…

“White lips, pale face/Breathing in snowflakes.” “The A Team” is a popular song that sends a powerful message about social issues like, homelessness, substance abuse, and even prostitution. The song was released in June 2011 by singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran, from the United Kingdom. The music video accompanying the song, directed and filmed by Ruskin Kyle, closely depicts the song’s lyrics by showing several scenes about the subject the “Angel.” The video shows her struggles, despite the…

Do you ever think about the mysteries of space? Have you ever wondered if there’s water somewhere besides Earth? Do you think there’s possibly more to the solar system than we know? Mars is the famous red planet we all know of, but it may be more than it seems. To understand the planet of Mars, one must know about its various geographical features, types of weather, and signs of water.The first key of knowledge that you should know about Mars is its many geographical features. Mars is home to…

On a snowy night in 1892, The Nutcracker (originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Balletmaster Lev Ivanov) made its first appearance at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. With a dazzling original score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and classical ballet choreography, The Nutcracker became a holiday tradition in the United States a few years after its first full-length American production by dancer/choreographer Willam Christensen for the San Francisco Ballet on December…

of excitement. Everything within me jumps for joy and dances around uncontrollably. There's a warmth that stretches to my toes and makes me downright giddy: Like a small child. I suddenly imagine myself in the middle of a busy city park with fat snowflakes falling around me. It's dark enough to see the lights stretch around me in one large fantastic design. Covered from head to foot in thick, comfy clothing, I stand dramatically in center of the park with eyes glazed over in wonder. While…