I agree with the quote. Writing is a way of thinking and as we write we build off of ideas and even build new ones. Writing this semester and the topics in which we discussed were interesting. I think my favorite […]
She glared at me and I was startled because I have never seen her in my life. I leaned against the wall, pulled out my phone and began to text my friend asking why she was taking so long. “I have been waiting for […]
Ronald’s experience on the additional work required in teaching besides being in the classroom sets his tone for this effective auto ethnography. For example, when he’s asked to come in and do services for his […]
1. I’m a daughter because I am an offspring of my mother and father.
2. I’m a dancer because I perform for Lehman Bollywood Dance Club and other showcases through LBDC. I’m a Wellness Coach because I provide […]
I believe that we should not have a standard form of American English because it would set a strict guideline and/or structure to the way we speak in America. English is a universal language and it should not be […]
Children’s books often incorporates at least one animal in order for children to understand the moral of the story. Children and animals have a positive relation between each other because animals are a source of […]
Another key component in writing diss tracks are insults. Insults can be defined as disrespectful remarks towards a targeted subject. There are many ways to insult someone such as belittling them as a person, […]
Every day the English language is becoming more universal as it becomes a part of a country’s primary or secondary language. However, this makes it harder for a country to determine its official language. In a […]
I came to a further realization that even though Excelsior is said to benefit college students, it is in fact only benefiting the State’s economy in the long run.
I like some of the word choice that you guys […]
Many low-income college students receive financial aid that will help them through their college journey. However, middle-class students do not have as much financial help as low-income students. Some students […]
The diversity presented in City Universities of New York (CUNY) is raising the roof today. However, this wasn’t always the case. Prior to 1970, CUNY school’s primarily consisted of White and Asian students. Due […]
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CUNY Open admissions was a movement created by blacks and Puerto Ricans to expand opportunities for poor minority students who were discriminated against receiving a full education. After a long […]
Stephanie’s drawing shows that she is having fun with her friend at the park. She has long curly hair and the reflection of the bright blue sky can be seen in her blue eye. She is sitting on a swing as her friend […]
Harriet the Spy is about a girl who learns the value and effects of her writing. Harriet, who was influenced by her nanny Golly, loved writing everything down in her private notebook. It was a way for her to […]
“Saying Goodbye to Lulu” is about a girl who learns to cope with her feelings of a loved one (Lulu the dog) passing. Lulu was at her final stage of life and the little girl was not ready for what was to come. For […]
A section in “Sponsors of Literacy” by Deborah Brandt focuses on the rise of literacy standards due to competitions between institutions. Deborah states that people are expected to do more with their ability to […]
Homeade Love by Bell Hooks teaches children about the reality of life and unconditional love received from parents at a very young age. For example, when Girlpie broke a vase, she knew that everything she did […]