What have you gained from the writing assignments you have done throughout the semester? Which assignments did you find most effective and entertaining? Why? Focus on the major papers, mini-blog assignments, free writes, and readings. I have gained confidence in my writing ability. For a long time, I used to think that I was neverContinue reading “FINAL QUESTIONS”
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Problem with White Washing Today
Dear Hollywood Executives, From the Golden-Age of Hollywood to a Modern Blockbuster, whitewashing is something that you never really cared about. It does more damage then you could understand. When thinking about how long this issue has been prevalent, I must turn to the first film ever shown at the White House. In the yearContinue reading “Problem with White Washing Today”
Logical Fallacy Blog: Standardized Test
Straw Man: From the ACT to the SAT, standardized tests are used for almost every college. They are used to prove to colleges that students have a wide range of knowledge. Students who fail them or do not score as high are not good enough to be in the upper level universities. Each standardized testContinue reading “Logical Fallacy Blog: Standardized Test”
Rhetorical Analysis
The Film Independent Spirit Awards is the most significant accumulation for independent films in the industry. Every year the award ceremony brings together the top talent from the independent film world, which means a lot more diversity. Lulu Wang is one of the top directors in the independent film industry. Wang is a director, writerContinue reading “Rhetorical Analysis”
I Spy
In Orwell’s novel, he uses the concept of the “telescreen,” which symbolizes the complete control that Big Brother has over the citizens. The telescreen is an all-seeing eye that surveillances the citizens and each of their actions. They do this to watch for even the slightest signs of rebelliousness. In today’s society, there are argumentsContinue reading “I Spy”
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Diary of a Writing Kid
Kicking, punching, name-calling, all of these words describe what I experienced on the playground. Laughing, joking, creating, all of these words describe what I write about to this day. Writing has been a big part of my life since I was eight years old, because it had to be; it was one of my onlyContinue reading “Diary of a Writing Kid”
3 Audiences: The story of a cheater
Dear Mom and Dad,These past few months have been extremely overwhelming at school. Between track student council and all AP classes, I couldn’t keep up. Mr. Way caught me cheating on our midterm this Tuesday. I fully regret it, and I am so sorry. I might be expelled, and I am not sure what toContinue reading “3 Audiences: The story of a cheater”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”