A long line of addiction is present in my family. My grandpa was an alcohol addict for countless years. His two sons became substance addicts later in their lives as well. All of them had to leave their lives and go to rehab. Even years later, they still struggle with staying sober, and falling off … Continue reading Enforcing the Drinking Age
Today I have decided to do something different than my usual “letter-essay routine,” yet is nonetheless very important to me. So, instead of writing about a recent, realistic fiction book that I’ve read, I’m here to write about one of my favorite albums of all time. Twenty One Pilots by Twenty One Pilots, also known … Continue reading Letter Essay #7 – Tessa Pavia
Dear Readers, I just finished reading The Hunger Games Catching Fire a 391 page book by Suzanne Collins. Suzanne Collins was born on August 10, 1962 in Hartford Connecticut and is an American television writer. She is the author of The Hunger Games series which I just read Catching Fire from the series. … Continue reading John Santangeli The Hunger Games Catching Fire: Letter Essay #6
Milo Goldstein 2/2/18 Mr. Jockers I.L.A. period 6 Bee Careful Pain. And fear. Erupting through my body. And the screams. Oh, the screams behind me hurt almost as much as the animal crawling through my scalp. As my feelings of safety and security in this place, that I was now running from, got … Continue reading Bee Careful
I have recently finished reading Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, a 425 page science fiction novel which has been named as “Best Book for Young Adults” in 2006 by the American Library Association. I chose this book because I was looking for a book and Mrs.Carlson recommended it to me. The book is told in … Continue reading Lucas Farmer Letter Essay #4
January 5, 2018 I Just finished reading The Crossover. A 245 page poetry book by Kwame Alexander. He is a newbery winning author (and poet) of many children books. This book, in fact, has won the newbery award in 2015. He also started a literacy project called Book-In-A-Day, for kids (Mainly for higher elementary … Continue reading Milo Goldstein Letter Essay 4: The Crossover
11/17/17 I’ve recently finished reading a 320 page book called Michael Vey 7: the Final Spark. It is really, really new and only came out a couple of days ago. It is the 7th book in a fantasy series (The Michael Vey series). It was written by a new york times best selling author … Continue reading Milo Goldstein Letter Essay #3: Michael Vey 7: the Final Spark
Recently I have finished reading Lockdown, a 247 page book by an American writer named Walter Dean Myers. Myers is known for publishing young adult literature for example one of his books which is the one I read Lockdown, and his book Monster. Myers wrote over 100 books including nonfiction and picture books. Myers was married … Continue reading John Santangeli Letter-Essay #3: Lockdown
11/21/2016 I recently finished the amazing book, The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, who lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his wife and two sons. The book is 485 pages long and is fiction. It was published on March 7, 2007. The Mysterious Benedict Society is the first book in the series, was … Continue reading Chloe Letter Essay #3: The Mysterious Benedict Society
Kristen Kindhearted, loyal, straightforward, amusing Daughter of Tom and Fran, sister of Katelyn Lover of bands, the tv show “Bob’s Burgers”, and my family Who feels thankful for Josh Dun, family, and the safety of my home Who finds happiness from the book The Perks of Being a Wallflower, my furry puppy and listening to … Continue reading Bio Poem: Kristen K.
Dear Classmates, My reading has come along way since the beginning of the year. I feel I have dramatically improved my reading and writing abilities, due to reading. Even though I did not reach the forty book challenge, I still reached my goal in reading at least 15 books. In fact, I just broke 15 … Continue reading Ryan’s Letter Essay #9: Stock Investing
Recently, I have finished reading the book “Deeper”, a 643 page Science Fiction novel written by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams. This book is a direct sequel to the book “Tunnels”, and is the 2nd book in the “Tunnels” series. The book picks up directly after the events of the first one, and follow the … Continue reading Constantine’s Letter Essay #9: Deeper by Roderick Gordon
Recently, I finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by the world famous New York Times Bestselling author J.K. Rowling. It was published in 1997. The Sorcerer’s Stone is the first installment of the seven books in the Harry Potter Series. When I was in 3rd Grade, I found out about … Continue reading Grant’s Letter Essay #9; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Dear Reader, I have recently completed reading a 305 page fictionalized fantasy piece of literature. Said book is named The Lost Track of Time and was dreamed up by Paige Britt with the drawings every now and again so amazingly illustrated by Lee White. Britt has only written a few books as she is a … Continue reading Harrison’s Letter Essay #9: The Lost Track of Time by Paige Britt
6/3/16 I recently finished reading Big Papi. It’s my 38th book read this year, out of 40, and the book is a 288 page informational, sports, or biography. I have completed my personal goal to read 40 books, although I will complete this challenge Wednesday, June 8th. This means I will have also completed the … Continue reading Matt’s Letter Essay #9: Big Papi
7 years is a song that was released in 2015 and it is by the band Lukas Gram. It is there first oversea hit because they are from Denmark. note at 3:03 it say the bore but the real lyric is warm. There also are some other errors but this was the best lyric video. … Continue reading Music Appreciation: Imagery 7 Years
Imagery, metaphor, personification, simile The Grateful Dead: Truckin’ (3:17) Busted, down on Bourbon Street, Set up, like a bowlin’ pin. Knocked down, it get’s to wearin’ thin. They just won’t let you be, oh no. This song, written by the band Grateful Dead, uses imagery in these lyrics. When it says “Set up, … Continue reading Music Appreciation Unit: Imagery: Truckin’ by The Grateful Dead
This following song is Sweet Child O’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses, which is a classic rock song but also tells a story through the lyrics: “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses Lyrics: She’s got a smile it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories. Where everything Was as fresh as the … Continue reading Music Appreciation: Storytelling: Sweet Child O’ Mine, by Guns N’ Roses
Simile (1.00): “My heart’s a stereo, it beats for you, so listen close, hear my thoughts in every note. Make me your radio, and turn me up when you feel low, this melody was meant for you, just sing along to my stereo.” Explanation: In this song, Adam Levine is talking to a girl he … Continue reading Music Appreciation: Imagery: Stereo Hearts
The song is Wing$, and the artists of the song are Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Macklemore is a current hip- hop artist, and Ryan Lewis is the one who plays the piano. The song has a lot of imagery in it, specifically hyperbole and allusions, and I will refer to two different points in the … Continue reading Music Appreciation: Imagery: Wing$, by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis