The first thing you have to figure out when working on any essay is your subject. In high school, you can pick the type of subject you should dive into — that’s, you have to make sure you find enough details on it. Sure, it seems today that it is easy to access knowledge of any sort. Nonetheless, you must note that, aside from being available, the details that you are thinking about should be attractive. That’s something to think about, therefore.
The high school students are most frequently given argumentative and convincing essays. There are also plenty of public papers in one of these types – so you can look at them if you need inspiration. For example, when working on a discussion paper, a student should present two polar viewpoints on the subject and provide sufficient evidence to support each perspective. Yet it is not enough merely to speak about two sides of the debate – a writer should always come to an reasonable conclusion. The same goes for convincing essays — after all, the main purpose here is to reassure the listener.
Writing has never been easy for me. In school, I have always had good grades. Some subjects came naturally like biology, history, and even math. Over time I have learned, that writing is a process. It takes patience and skill. Ever since writing my first major paper in the eighth grade, I gained a better … Read more
Playing the Game of Camouflage Sometimes life seems to be all about being able to blend in, whether it be through staying at the back of the crowd, or standing at the front. Life seems to become a sort of game of who can be the most unique, or the most different. In Bryce Courtenay’s … Read more
So, what really is considered a role model? According to the Webster dictionary, a role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people (Collins). Growing up one of my main role models was my mother. She was, as still is someone who is … Read more
College is very valuable. A college education is very valuable because it is what is going to determine how you live your life. It determines what kind of job you’ll have, it even determines if you are going to live in a house or not. College is also good with giving you new skills and … Read more
Tam a collector of things I hate. In kindergarten, I knew I would grow up to be a scientist. I was so sure of it that I drew a crude picture of myself standing over a lab table surrounded by beakers filled with mysterious, colorful liquids in my journal. By fifth grade I dreamt of … Read more
Playing the Game of Camouflage Sometimes life seems to be all about being able to blend in, whether it be through staying at the back of the crowd, or standing at the front. Life seems to become a sort of game of who can be the most unique, or the most different. In Bryce Courtenay’s … Read more
Goals are a fundamental part of success in collage and beyond. Some of the most effective goals are SMART goals. This mnemonic device stands for Specific, Meaningful (Measureable), Actionable, Realistic, and Timed. I have noted the importance of these types of goals and have decided to apply it to a goal of my own. My … Read more
Slice “I have all my fingers the knife goes chop, chop, chop if I miss the spaces my fingers will come off” Ethan sang knife clanged against the cool tile in between his pale bony fingers. “And if I hit my fingers the blood will soon come out. All the same I play this game … Read more
Throughout life we adapt and change depending on societal norms, our environment, and many other aspects that influence us. Adolescence is a critical time in our lives, where we are first introduced to the real world and prepare ourselves for the future. Whether it be a teen who joins a new group of friends to … Read more
Education is not only a theme found in the fictional works of acclaimed author, Ernest J. Gaines, but also plays a major role in his real life. At a young age he would help out the older folks by writing letters for them. He taught himself to listen carefully to their stories, and learned to … Read more
Single Cruises: The Best Place for Singles to find a Companion Since there is a great demand for cruise lines, there is also a rapid increase for single travelers who would want to spend some of their precious time in the cruise. Usually, single travelers are on its peak during Valentine seasons. During this time, … Read more
Rugby is regarded around the world as a high intensity, physical, and challenging sport. In the United States, it is regarded as a barbaric, un-regulated, and foolish sport. This misconception comes from the widely inaccurate notion that concussion among other injuries is inevitable in the sport. Rugby is beginning to take hold in high schools … Read more
“Do your job. ” A simple quote by Bill Belichick (New England Patriots Head Football Coach) but this quote means a lot about my character. The reason it means a lot to me is because if you work tremendously hard and do your job your team will be successful. My head football coach, Mike Rowe … Read more
“Scrape, Scrape, Scrape” high pitched screeching sounds fill the tiny cabin. I turn to the other three girls who wore an identical petrified look in their eyes. “Scrape, Scrape, Scrape” penetrates our eardrums, once again adding to the growing panic. I attempt to evaluate the situation as best as my 4th-grade self can. We are … Read more
I set up an appointment with the Kids Club daycare at 9:45 am on November 4th to observe for an hour of toddler classroom who were between three and four years old. The principle gave me a warm greeting and took me to the class and introduced me to the teachers and the children. Everyone … Read more
Two words may have similar denotations, but over time events and trends change the meaning of these words. Words such as “gang” and “club” have evolved, and since evolving one has arose as a positive word and the other a negative. These changes in connotations develop when an event becomes significant enough to be a … Read more
“Congratulations, you made it to states. I am so proud of you. I knew you wouldn’t let me down, Kash! ” exclaimed Coach Henderson to me. I always dreamed of being a state champ, but I never thought I would make it this far. This was a big step for me. I had not lost … Read more
Thank you, Niveet, for that lovely introduction. It’s a pleasure to be with all of you tonight at the 24 Karat Club of Southern California. This organization shares many of the values and visions of the American Gem Society, such as a commitment to excellence and business ethics. Al Woodhill, who was our executive director … Read more
Jay Coakley dedicated a whole chapter on deviance in sports and how it differentiates than being a part of society. According to Coakley, deviance in sports affects mostly male college athletes lately because of the talking back they do towards their coaches, breaking violations and rules in the game, drawing fouls on the field and … Read more
My Virtual Teen Reflection Assignment Questions 15 years (17 points) 1. Mia is very active for her age, and seems to enjoy this fact. Mia goes on nature hikes for fun and is not reluctant to doing so. Mia has also showed great skill in all of the sports that she has been involved with. … Read more
Across each district monthly school board meetings are held to discuss different issues within the community and schools. The school board members discuss items such as budget, employee contracts, academic services, school choice, teacher and student conduct, etc. Locally elected school board members are responsible for discussing and voting towards the decisions that impact educators, … Read more
Technology like any other resource has its limitations. Individuals, such as college students are one of the main reasons for materialism. A problem with society that has lingered for years is the distinction people cannot make between a need and a want. Now, in the twenty first century, many items are considered a need but … Read more
Should school start later in the morning? Many believe it should start later but some also don’t think it should. There are many different reasons why it should start later in the morning. Throughout this essay I will be explaining and providing facts on why or why not school should start later in the morning. … Read more
GRIT is said to be the formula to success. Angela Duckworth conducted a study on GRIT and related achievements. I see GRIT in my mother and I. My mother and I share three traits that array GRIT, we work to our full potential to receive the best outcome, dedication, and self-management. My mother and I … Read more
A controversial theme of the novel “Never Let Me Go” may be Trust. Trust is very evident throughout this novel. The characters in the novel go through many problems where they must trust each other to help decide to disapprove to an action and correct another’s actions. To gain this trust most people state that … Read more
In my opinion, if it was not for his experience at Crozier Theological Seminary, Martin Luther King Jr. couldn’t have made the great strides in social justice that he did. Until he attended the Seminary, King was considered unexceptional and uninspired by his teachers at Morehouse. But, this was believed to be because he wasn’t … Read more
During the year of 2010, the summer before eighth grade year. I got the chance to participate in a five day youth mission trip in Galveston Texas with my church that went by the name of Oakwood Baptist Church. During the mission trip there would be many different activities that our church group would get … Read more
The last time I remember something as huge as starting in high school was having to move to Oregon from Alaska, but for better or for worse, here I am, attempting to make my mark on this big blue Earth. However, Highschool was never always just peaches, cream, rainbows and unicorns. If I’m to be … Read more
To many, race is political. It’s something to re-blog or debate in Facebook comments. The sad truth, though, is that race is still an enormous issue in our society. Race is a part of our identity, and whether or not we are aware, it affects each and every one of us. Racial issues are particularly … Read more
The book Colors of the Mountain by Da Chen is about the his experience in China during and after the Cultural Revolution. Chen walks us through what it was like to be a child during the Cultural Revolution and how it felt to be under the rule of Chairman Mao. His accounts are each shocking … Read more
College move-in day is right around the corner, and I’ve been reflecting on educators that touched me in a special way. I never had a favorite principal until….. In the eighth grade, my Middle School got a new principal. I didn’t know too much about her, other than most of my friends had her as … Read more
The novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie’s was such an inspiring powerful book that left a profound impact on me. One thing the book helped me realize is that everyone that I meet and run into has their own personal story and you never know what it took for … Read more
I turn on my welder and sparks begin to fly, what will I put together or what will I take apart, it all just depends on the job. The career that I have chosen is a welder. A welder works with metal material, connecting pieces to make a project. Welders can also make repairs on … Read more
At a normal summer camp, a few dozen fifteen-year-old girls wouldn’t be told to spend a night alone in the woods. Camp Cheerio isn’t a normal summer camp. I’ve been going to Camp Cheerio every summer since I was eight years old, and I’ve loved every second of being there. The summer before sophomore year … Read more
Sailing is one of the only things that I have done since I was little. Ballet, I did that for a while, and then skipped that. My obsession with fashion designing, however, definitely grew out of it. Dora the Explorer, well, it would be weird if I still liked that. We still sail, and I … Read more
Youssef Graoui Later School Times More than 40% of all schools in America start before 8 A. M. every day (Dretzke). Research also shows that adolescents need a minimum of nine to ten hours of sleep every single day to perform at their best (Dretzke). This means students must go to bed at 9 P. … Read more
Books have a numerous amount of ways to get banned. Book banning can cause the books not to be presented in certain places. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, was banned and challenged due to inappropriate language, rape, sexually explicit, racism, and not appropriate for certain age groups. Banning the books means to remove the … Read more
I was born in 1972 and named Dang, Tam Thanh. My biological mother is Vietnamese and my biological father is AfricanAmerican, who served during the Vietnam War. I do not know who my biological parents are, or if, they survived the Vietnam War. Nevertheless, I am grateful I was adopted in 1973. My mother is … Read more
As unusual as it can be processed, apparently students make friends from being in class amongst each other. Michigan State University researchers stated, “Students who take the same set of courses tend to get to know each other very well and focus less on social status, such as how “cool” someone is. ” Also, “They’re … Read more
John Gill In Mr. Freedman’s first honors math class, he noticed a student, John Gill, who looked similar to the students he had grown up with in New York, sitting alone in the middle row. Mr. Freedman decided to talk to him and they had a great relationship. It was only two months in to … Read more
The Meaning of Work: Have Stereotypes and Media Ruined Our Chance at Enjoying Work? As people living on this earth, we are all influenced by work. Whether we are in a poor country or a rich country, whether we are living on the streets or living in a mansion we are all influenced by work … Read more
I was sitting alone in the library preparing myself for my upcoming math test. While I was studying for it, I came across several problems that I was having difficulty on. I began doubting my ability to solve these complex questions, so I attempted to use as much resources that I could, such as the … Read more
The Safe Space Network defines a safe space as, “A place where the rules guard each person’s self-respect and dignity and strongly encourage everyone to respect others. ” Many college campuses across the country has these “safe spaces”. In Brown University, their safe space includes cookies, coloring books, bubbles, a video of puppies, and other … Read more
2. At what age is transition planning required under the IDEIA? (5 points) According to IDEIA, transition planning is required at the “beginning not later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16, or younger if determined appropriate by the IEP Team, and updated annually thereafter” (IDEA 2004). One can … Read more
Only two more hours left and then I get to go home and sit in the air conditioning” I thought to myself as sweat was dripping down my face. It was in the muggy day in the middle of July and I was stuck outside watching a bunch of bratty kids run around in the … Read more
“It would be comforting to have something to look up to. Instead, the walls are bare. They have been freshly painted pale blue. An anxious color. Anxiety is blue; failure, grey. He knows those shades. ” This short phrase describes the anxiety level Conrad Jarrett has towards his self being. Throughout the novel there are … Read more
On a relatively cool Tuesday afternoon, as I took the short walk from Allen to North Stadium drive, the hustle of students attempting to gain access to the buses gave the insight that today’s classes were coming to a close. Those selective few whom decided to make that tortuous walk to the commuter parking lot … Read more
In this assignment, I will critically evaluate 8 research articles relevant to my topic of “Do gender, culture, and age groups influence the way society acts as a described by the bystander effect”? Bystander Intervention in a Crime: The Effect of a Mass-media Campaign Leonard Bickman, 1975 Two studies were performed in order to investigate … Read more
Prompt 1 Last summer I went on a mission trip with the church and found myself in West Virginia. We stayed in McDowell County at an old school building, and this is the county we did most of our work in. McDowell County is the poorest county in West Virginia and one of the poorest … Read more
Describe your college and career goals. Explain how LBCPA will help you to attain them. As a child who has the most opportunity in my immigrant family, I wish to pursue the American Dream and my first step is to get an excellent college education. My goals for college is to attend either Harvard University, … Read more
East Side High School was labeled a “cauldron of violence. ” After they were designated this harsh term, Joe Clark becomes the head principal and changes it all around or does he? Lean on Me is a story of hope, development, love, hate, and dependence. As a father figure and friend, Clarks strict disciplining and … Read more
Cliques are small groups of between two and twelve individuals. Cliques are small enough that the members feel that they know each other better than do people outside the clique. Members of a clique share common activities and friendships. They are social settings in which adolescents hang out, talk to each other, and form closer … Read more
Recently at Longmeadow High School it became mandatory to pass an alcohol-screening test before entering a school dance. This breathalyzer will detect alcohol on ones breath. No student that has been drinking will be admitted to the event. Longmeadow High School has recently purchased breathalyzers which teacher chaperones administer to all students entering a school … Read more
A visit to a school lunchroom at noon would quickly dispel any preconceived view of how lunch goes down in children. Most youngsters will dive for the cookies first eat a bite or two out of the sandwich and the apple, throw away the rest, and turn to the serious business of snack foods. There … Read more
The first technological tools use in the classroom was the Magic Lantern in 1870. The magic lantern projected images that were printed on glass plates. The first college to use the magic lantern Leipzig, Germany Is became renowned as a center of magic lantern technology, Including Its use In science education (Smith, 2011 011 lamps … Read more
I always wanted to be a nurse, but now that I am in college I also thought about being a high school history teacher. In order, to decide which career to consider I am going to explore my options. Deciding which career to chose is crucial because is something you are going to do for … Read more