The Making of the English Working Class

that the depiction of the working class changes from the sympathetic to the threatening during the Victorian period? The differences between plebeians and bourgeois during the Victorian period progressed from condole the working class to threatened by them. Regardless of the sentimental portrayal to a sympathetic representation of the working class, that Charles Dickens has presented in his novels, the Victorians shared an anxiety of revolution in the middle and upper class affecting the…

of teaching vocabulary. I liked the way of learning words because it had a good sound and rhythm. The teachers had taught the same words many times, so I could learn the meaning and the pronunciation of words. Moreover, I loved singing songs in English even though I did not know the meanings. I remembered the songs by the rythem and sounds. I can sing and explain the meanings of the songs that I remembered in kindergarten still now. I have realized that even if you do not know the meanings…

In English 101 this semester I have learned numerous things that have strengthened my literature skills. Coming into the active learning environment I was a bit apprehensive because I used to prefer working alone. The classroom environment was like nothing I had been apart of in high school. Actively learning has made me become more confident in my own beliefs. Although the environment has benefited me, I had some struggles in this course. One major struggle was having to balance the…

he lost control, making his putting worst. Due to his awful putting his coach recommends that before he putts he goes to his Happy Place. His happy place is the thing Yoshino talks about, the location where one feels relaxed and one’s creativity flows. This area for me happens to be any classroom or locale where I feel secure. Where my creativity flows may sound like it’s a simple place but its actually more complicated than people think. An example is my High School English class given to me by…

based on a set of criteria given by each teacher and is evaluated by how each student meets them. But, how far can a grade go? Grades are essentially crucial to a student’s success. If a student meets the grades, they go on to the next grade level, class, or semester and if they don’t, they stay behind until they meet that level of expectation…

I did not know how to speak English when I arrived here. It is difficult to survive in the United States if you did not know how to communicate or understand what the other person is trying to say. I had to learn English by reading books and watching movies. I had a friend of mine who helped me with learning English as well. I am getting better with my English skills, but I am still having difficulty with the written portion due to grammar. I am thankful to my English teacher, Mr. Wright, from…

had for one another. Landowners, the wealthy, and those considered royalty ruled the country of England. Owning land, having wealth or being born into royalty gave English men control over labor and also gave them the right to vote. They were considered “free”. However, land had little value without labor. This caused many lower class citizens to become slaves or work for little income. These citizens had no rights and were controlled by their land lords. They were also not seen as part of…

school, but I never believed I was on the same level as some of the other students. Eventually, my mindset would change when I took English I with Ms. Kastes. In class, I excelled. I was a good reader who could remember the content very well and I also was a good writer. English class actually motivated me to be a more confident student. My experience in the class was great, but the last day of school changed my life. On the final day, awards are given out students who excelled in academics and…

Revolution, working class citizens were able to live comfortable lives with stability in the workplace without having to be in the middle class. Factories provided the working class with wages, housing, and work, allowing for pleasant lives. They were also given some degree of respectability and responsibility by being able to revolt or strike. Throughout the Second Industrial Revolution, although there were cycles of booms and busts, the economy was growing and expanding immensely. Also, the…

mom to understand what he learned in Spanish class because he is able to express his feeling better in Spanish. During my time in the classroom, I had the chance to grade several student projects. When I came across Edgar’s writing, I noticed that he had a lot of trouble with putting his ideas in English. While reading his work he mixed up both Spanish and English thus making his writing harder to understand. I also had the opportunity to read to the class and work individually with students on…