https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm A year in retrospect en-us 2018-03-20 16:18:00 UTC 2023-04-04 18:18:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Watchclock.png 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244127209 The essay focuses on the change in Byron, one of the characters in The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963. This is one of my better works of prose. I enjoyed taking a deeper look into the symbolism of the story.]]> 2018-03-20 16:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244127209 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244259986 This two voice poem highlights the differences and similarities between two of the characters in the book A Long Walk to Water. The process of writing it showed me a few of the underlying connections between the parallel plots.]]> 2018-03-20 20:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244259986 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244262540 This assignment is closer to a combination between an obituary and a eulogy and contains references to a particular theme or object. It taught me techniques for writing subtly.]]> 2018-03-20 20:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244262540 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244268692 A business letter is more formal than a friendly letter. I learned the particular format of a business letter, which will be useful in a myriad of situations.]]> 2018-03-20 20:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244268692 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244347133 For each stave of this well-known classic, a paragraph analyzes the moral state of Ebenezer Scrooge. A Christmas Carol sheds light on the saddening state of society while also giving hope for humankind.]]> 2018-03-21 03:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244347133 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244348082 Julius Caesar
William Shakespeare's well-written tragedy brings the historical event back to life. The play also offers a glimpse into the speech patterns of the past.]]> 2018-03-21 03:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244348082 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244349099 This year, I significantly improved at recognizing allegory in prose. When reading, keep in mind what seemingly abstract scenarios could represent. References are often excellent tools for authors to convey lessons and morals to a large audience without sounding too forceful.]]> 2018-03-21 03:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244349099 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244350805 2018-03-21 03:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244350805 3070531 https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244705710 A Socratic Seminar is an academic discussion where participants share opinions and viewpoints on a specific subject with  others. Seats are arranged in a circle with coaches sitting behind the debaters. Halfway through the event, coaches swap with the participants. Two of the topics we discussed this year were discrimination and the impact of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. It was exciting to see an active debate progress without the hindrance of needing to raise hands.]]> 2018-03-21 18:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/3070531/2mbfcc8ecqlm/wish/244705710