5/22/17 Recently, we finished reading Matched, a 366-page dystopian novel by Ally Condie. Ally Condie used to be a high school English teacher. She lives outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Also, Condie has a husband, and three sons. She likes to listen her husband play the guitar. Ally’s Matched series also became … Continue reading Letter Essay #9 – Matched
Dear Classmates, 2/24/17 Recently, I finished reading I Am Malala, a 204-page autobiography novel by Malala Yousafzai. Malala Yousafzai began her campaign for girls’ education when she was only ten years old. She has won many prizes including the International Children’s Peace Prize, the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, and the Amnesty International Ambassador of … Continue reading Amelia W.’s Letter-Essay #6: I Am Malala
Behind the Door My sister and I have always asked for a dog. Just like any other kid, it was always at the top of my Christmas list. It wasn’t until last year, that we actually started looking. This is because we used to have a cat. Bad. We had seen many, many dogs. … Continue reading Amelia W.’s Memoir: Behind the Door
Snorkeling In Aruba
Near a shipwreck down below
Following the current that guided
Underneath the hot, hot sun
Without a care in the world
Within the Caribbean Sea
Off the side of “One Happy Island”
Spotting lots of fish and coral
Opposite of Venezuela
Above, the deep below
Before eating amazing Aruban food
We snorkeled
Dear classmates, … Continue reading Amelia W.’s Letter-Essay #3: The Compound
Amelia Motivated, outgoing, persevering, passionate Daughter of Stephanie and Jay, sister of Gabrielle (15) Lover of dance, listening to music, and spending hours on YouTube Who feels thankful for life everyday, food on the table, and amazing friends Who finds happiness dancing in the studio, singing in choir, and spending time with friends and family … Continue reading Bio-Poem: Amelia W.