Authors Note: This is a writing piece about if I am proud of my country. I explain my reasoning and conclude my idea.
Am I proud of my country? That's like asking a mother if she loves her child! Who wouldn't be proud of a country you love? Many countries do not have freedom of speech or any freedom at all! We can say whatever we want and fight against for what we believe in. In my country no one says who we have to vote for or who we have to like. We make our own choices and our own decisions. Freedom is everything.
We also have a democracy that allows us many choices and a voice in policies and actions. It gives us, the people to vote for and elect who we want to rule the country. And after four years we do it all over again. There isn't such thing as a king or dictator in my country, which makes it the best country in the world.
Lastly, citizens of our country fight for their lives to protect us! They volunteer to do that! In other countries you are forced to fight for your country but not in my country. We get a choice and many people take the choice to fight for us and not just be lazy or stay in bed all day. How could you not be proud of this country and its people?
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
You're Out!
Authors Note: This is a letter about softball to Avery. I am trying to make her play softball! This piece shows that I used quotes from other references and and my own connections to support my decision.
Dear Avery,
It’s the championship game of the state tournament. You step up to bat. The score is 0 to 1. There‘s a runner on third base and another on second. If you can get a double, your team will win the state championship. The pitcher pitches the ball right where you like it. You swing and there it goes over the fence. This is why I play the best sport in the world, softball, and you should too!
Softball is one of the most fun activities I have ever played. It takes my mind off of anything else that’s bothering me and just lets me have fun playing the game. I remember one time at one of my select softball tournaments, I was having some drama with my friends but once I started playing softball, that’s all that was on my mind! Another reason why softball is a really good sport to play is because of your team. You basically play all season and through the summer you get to be better friends and basically become one big happy family! I felt that way on my old select softball team! We love each other exactly the same as a real family!
A different reason why you should play softball is because the actual game is just so fantastic! Hitting, fielding, pitching and catching are all part of this tremendous sport! I have been playing softball basically since I was 3 so I can really relate. Even though sometimes you strike out or lose, your team will always be there for you when you’re down. A college softball player’s favorite quote is “Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.” The quote says a lot about to never give up and keep on playing. This is what softball is all about.
Overall, you should play softball because you’ll make best friends, keeps your mind off of things and simply because the actual game. Don’t every give up and keep playing no matter what! So, what do you think? Are you going to play softball?
Play Ball!
Kennedi
Dear Avery,
It’s the championship game of the state tournament. You step up to bat. The score is 0 to 1. There‘s a runner on third base and another on second. If you can get a double, your team will win the state championship. The pitcher pitches the ball right where you like it. You swing and there it goes over the fence. This is why I play the best sport in the world, softball, and you should too!
Softball is one of the most fun activities I have ever played. It takes my mind off of anything else that’s bothering me and just lets me have fun playing the game. I remember one time at one of my select softball tournaments, I was having some drama with my friends but once I started playing softball, that’s all that was on my mind! Another reason why softball is a really good sport to play is because of your team. You basically play all season and through the summer you get to be better friends and basically become one big happy family! I felt that way on my old select softball team! We love each other exactly the same as a real family!
A different reason why you should play softball is because the actual game is just so fantastic! Hitting, fielding, pitching and catching are all part of this tremendous sport! I have been playing softball basically since I was 3 so I can really relate. Even though sometimes you strike out or lose, your team will always be there for you when you’re down. A college softball player’s favorite quote is “Never let the fear of striking out, keep you from playing the game.” The quote says a lot about to never give up and keep on playing. This is what softball is all about.
Overall, you should play softball because you’ll make best friends, keeps your mind off of things and simply because the actual game. Don’t every give up and keep playing no matter what! So, what do you think? Are you going to play softball?
Play Ball!
Kennedi
Friday, October 14, 2011
Tick Tock, Tick Tock.
Author’s Note: This is a persuasive argument about why students should have more time in between class periods. It explains that students won’t be tardy, rushing and cause less stress for everyone. This piece shows how I improved on my conclusion and introduction.
You just came from your F/CE class that was all the way on other side on the building. Can you make it to your next class on time? Then you remember you have to stop at your locker. You’re never going to make it with just a couple of minutes! Everything starts acting like a blur and then you hear the bell. You’re late. This kind of thing happens to many students every day! I believe that students should have more time in between class periods.
First off, many students will not be late or tardy coming from one class to another. The teachers and the students will not be as stressed. The teachers will not be stressed because they won’t be yelling or getting mad, which increases blood pressure, at students that are late. In many situations students have a class on the complete opposite side of the building as their next class. The students need time to get to their next class with rushing or being late, which leads me to my next reason, rushing.
Even though being late is an important part of my argument, rushing is also a valuable part too. Rushing can cause many different things to happen. Without students rushing to get to their next class they can go to the bathroom or get a drink so they won’t have to in class. Students will also not forget their materials and will most likely bring everything they need to class every day. Maybe they could catch up with their friends too.
Although rushing is very substantial section in my understanding, socializing is not as important but still useful for my decision. Something very good for students is that they will be more social and increase their social ability. This will help them later long in life when they will have to communicate in a casual manner to other adults. The students will also make new friends and become closer with their friends they have now, which is always a positive thing.
In conclusion, students should have more time in between their different classes. It will help them with being social, not rushing and giving the teacher’s less stress for not yelling at the students if they are late. How would you like it if you only had a few minutes to get from your class to your locker then to your next class? Wouldn’t you want more time?
You just came from your F/CE class that was all the way on other side on the building. Can you make it to your next class on time? Then you remember you have to stop at your locker. You’re never going to make it with just a couple of minutes! Everything starts acting like a blur and then you hear the bell. You’re late. This kind of thing happens to many students every day! I believe that students should have more time in between class periods.
First off, many students will not be late or tardy coming from one class to another. The teachers and the students will not be as stressed. The teachers will not be stressed because they won’t be yelling or getting mad, which increases blood pressure, at students that are late. In many situations students have a class on the complete opposite side of the building as their next class. The students need time to get to their next class with rushing or being late, which leads me to my next reason, rushing.
Even though being late is an important part of my argument, rushing is also a valuable part too. Rushing can cause many different things to happen. Without students rushing to get to their next class they can go to the bathroom or get a drink so they won’t have to in class. Students will also not forget their materials and will most likely bring everything they need to class every day. Maybe they could catch up with their friends too.
Although rushing is very substantial section in my understanding, socializing is not as important but still useful for my decision. Something very good for students is that they will be more social and increase their social ability. This will help them later long in life when they will have to communicate in a casual manner to other adults. The students will also make new friends and become closer with their friends they have now, which is always a positive thing.
In conclusion, students should have more time in between their different classes. It will help them with being social, not rushing and giving the teacher’s less stress for not yelling at the students if they are late. How would you like it if you only had a few minutes to get from your class to your locker then to your next class? Wouldn’t you want more time?
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Coach's Letter
Author’s Note: This is a letter from Casey’s coach regarding what he did at the last game. The coach explains his consequences.
9/28/11
Dear Casey,
You’re probably getting tons of letters regarding you striking out. Just remember to always respond to them and be respectful. I am very disappointed in you Casey. How could you let your team and me, your coach, down in front of everyone? You could have hit any of those balls but you decided to act cool and what happened? You struck out. You ruined our chance of winning.
A story reminded me of what you did. It was about a young man that was in high school, kind of like you. He thought he was the coolest, smartest and best looking guy in the school and to some people he was. Everything was perfect for him and nothing could go wrong. But something happened one morning. When he got home from school, his parents were not home. His parents were always home when he got home from school. So, he called them. No one answered. Then he tried his aunt. When she picked up the phone, she was balling her eyes out. He found out his parents had died in a car accident that morning. It changed him forever and he was never the same again.
You need something to make you act better and more mature. So, I have made my decision. You are being thrown off the team. I know this is a very big risk for the team but you need to learn how to handle yourself. I hope you learn and come back on the team next year. Have a good day.
Sincerely,
Coach Bates
9/28/11
Dear Casey,
You’re probably getting tons of letters regarding you striking out. Just remember to always respond to them and be respectful. I am very disappointed in you Casey. How could you let your team and me, your coach, down in front of everyone? You could have hit any of those balls but you decided to act cool and what happened? You struck out. You ruined our chance of winning.
A story reminded me of what you did. It was about a young man that was in high school, kind of like you. He thought he was the coolest, smartest and best looking guy in the school and to some people he was. Everything was perfect for him and nothing could go wrong. But something happened one morning. When he got home from school, his parents were not home. His parents were always home when he got home from school. So, he called them. No one answered. Then he tried his aunt. When she picked up the phone, she was balling her eyes out. He found out his parents had died in a car accident that morning. It changed him forever and he was never the same again.
You need something to make you act better and more mature. So, I have made my decision. You are being thrown off the team. I know this is a very big risk for the team but you need to learn how to handle yourself. I hope you learn and come back on the team next year. Have a good day.
Sincerely,
Coach Bates
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