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Heroism

Heroism

  The way our society is developing and changing makes it hard for there to be a clear definition of the word “hero.” This begs the question, is there really such thing as a hero? In examining The Dark Knight, Fahrenheit 451, V for Vendetta and several other short articles in class, we were able to pick apart potential heroes in their specific settings and sometimes the hero was not the most obvious character. A common theme was that the…

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Dark Knight Reaction

Dark Knight Reaction

What do you think defines a villain or a hero? Use your own thoughts, backed up with experience and references, and ideas from the readings we did in class. I think that a hero is someone who is able to make a difference for the betterment of society. A villian on the other hand is someone who takes away from the normality of that society, they create a sense of chaos. In the Dark Knight, the Joker was labeled as…

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Cityscape

Cityscape

  This is my cityscape two point perspective drawing that I have spent several weeks in Principles of Design art class on. In this class we are learning about the different kinds of art that can be used to share creativity with those around you. I am sharing this project because I put a lot of work into the design and I am proud of the final outcome. I had a lot of fun trying to be creative with the…

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Fahrenheit 451 Reaction

Fahrenheit 451 Reaction

How does a hero react when he/she recognizes a problem in society? There are distinct actions that separate a hero from just a regular bystander. Heroes tend to seek out the cause of the problem and look for a way to actually fix it, rather than just watching from the sidelines. Distinct actions are taken in order for the benefit of society, not just personal gain. In Fahrenheit 451, the main character Montag seemed like he should have been everyone’s…

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Mentorship in School Transition

Mentorship in School Transition

There is a pattern that schools across the nation follow in regards to how students reach the next level of academics. Students transition from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school, which, according to Cheryl R. Ellerbrock is “often seminal and challenging transition and is referred to in the literature as ‘one of the defining parameters of development in the second decade of life’” (Ellerbrock Kiefer 170). Ellerbrock worked with Sarah M. Kiefer, both from…

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Jumping out of Perspective

Jumping out of Perspective

When hearing the words “Native Americans” or “Indian” the connections made in my mind were those of tribal dances, unique traditions, and creative ways of living. I always thought highly of the Indians because of the way they lived and all the opportunities in front of them. As a child growing up, I would play games with my sisters, acting as Indians— living off the land and finding creative ways to survive. For us it was all fun and games….

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National Anthem Kneeling Annotated Bibliography

National Anthem Kneeling Annotated Bibliography

Topic: National Anthem Kneeling Claim: With the freedoms offered in America, athletes tend to believe they should be able to express their rights by kneeling during the National Anthem.   Annotated Bibliography Comstock, Nancy W. “Social Justice.” Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2014. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tol&AN=98402201. This article is from the Salem Press Encyclopedia so it clearly holds some importance there. Nancy Comstock did a good job of bringing to lights elements of other religions and in doing so she uses specific terms…

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Video Media

Video Media

  Looking around at the video media present before us today, it seems as if teenage development is much more impacted through screens now more than ever. Teenagers are so much more of a challenge to understand because their brains are wired in a completely different way than adult brains. They respond to situations fully relying on emotions, disregarding common sense at times. Taking a step back and breaking down the teenage brain, helps us gain a better insight to…

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Semester Reflection

Semester Reflection

Reading: At the beginning of the year, we participated in a reading challenge to read 800 pages in a month. This was especially a challenge for me because I’ve strayed away from reading in my own time and so I needed to find a way to clear my schedule to accommodate this new task. I was able to open myself up to new books, ones that I wouldn’t have even considered reading at all and in doing so, I learned…

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Community Response 2

Community Response 2

UNFAMILIAR HOME   Walking into an unfamiliar place It almost feels like home.   Menu bursting with choices I contemplate what to order Listening to the grumbling of my stomach While seeing the emptiness of my wallet A simple cup of gelato will have to do   My eyes skim the room for a place to sit Pictures lined precisely along the wall show history The past of Italy coming to life Monuments and people leaving their mark   “Stockings…

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