In the Eyes of a Veteran In Travels with Charley: In Search of America, John Steinbeck’s purpose is to journey across America in order to rediscover the nation by interacting with different people; he also describes the beauty of the landscape that he sees, and lets the readers meet the characters themselves with well-written Read more…
Dear Mr. Stompell, January 18, 2012 I believe that the land being sold by Main and Johnson should be sold to build a hospital. Peoples got them clothes already, they don’t need shopping stores, but what we need to keep them healthy and safe. We live in Pascow, Wyoming. We’re the smallest place in all Read more…
If you have read Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, or perhaps seen the movie, you will recognize some of the below characters. Sophia worked very hard within a set rhyme scheme to add to the great story. Enjoy. Timothy’s Adventure By Sophia Guo and Mr. Watt Timothy was digging for an Read more…
The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien is an amazing book. The Hobbit was published on September 21, 1937 to wide critical acclaim, being nominated for the Carnegie Medal and awarded a prize from the New York Herald Tribune for best juvenile fiction. The book remains popular and is recognized as a classic in children’s literature. Because Read more…
Reading to Learn Lessons Eudora Welty (1909-2001) was a popular and influential author, and still is to this date. Her short stories and books include many American classics that will continue being read and respected. Welty’s writings are not only engaging, but also always have a deeper meaning. Through analyzing a few of her most Read more…
Skating I skated around the rink I felt the slightest breeze I heard the Coach writing with a pen “Today we have a test?!” I asked my friend. “You better start practicing!” “How do you know?” I asked her. “Because I just took class,” she retorted. “That makes a lot of sense,” I concluded. Read more…
This is an example of an expository essay where the student followed three different patterns: Sequencing, Cause and Effect, and Description. Good job, Jonathan! Hurricane Irene The Mid-Atlantic Region is experiencing some winds up to fifty miles per hour and most states in that area are in very high chances of flooding. Both regions Read more…
Fifty Back Finals I was in the water, ready for action. All I could see while I was in the frigid water was the diving block in front of my face. I was thinking, “Will I get first? Will I get last? Will I drop time?” Then, cutting short my daydreaming, the official sounded the Read more…
Short slideshow and commentary of Welty as photographer Please view the above in full screen on your computer.
Eudora on “The Worn Path” For those students writing essays about Eudora Welty, please view this interview. This interviewer is Beth Henley. Take notes as you watch, rewinding to get the exact quote, if you want to use it in your essay. Prepare notes for beginning of class.
