Corrie.S.P. 2/27/2023 English Review Lesson: 55 Writing assignment: 500 words on this topic: “What were Washington’s arguments against the slave system?” The slave system was a terrible thing. Just the idea that you are never to be free is a horrifying thought. No man should be kept in captivity like an animal. But, what wereContinue reading “Booker .T. Washington’s Slavery Complaints”
Category Archives: Books
The Bible & The Persecutor
English Grade 9 2/22/2023 Review Lesson 50 Writing assignment: Write 500 words on this topic: “Has any piece of literature affected you in a major way? If so, explain how. If not, explain why not.” I would say that there are two books that have affected me in a major way thus far in myContinue reading “The Bible & The Persecutor”
💗Verses of Love💗
What Truly is Love?
Release from “Prison”: Hellen Keller
English Review Lesson: 45 2/13/2023 Corrie.S.P. Writing assignment: 500 words on this theme: “Which were the key incidents that led her out of her ‘prison.’” Helen Keller was an extraordinary woman. She could not see or hear. But she learned to read, to speak, to communicate and she even went to collage and graduated withContinue reading “Release from “Prison”: Hellen Keller”
Kourdakov’s Writing
Corrie.S.P. 2/1/2023 Lesson: 40 Review English Grade 9 Writing assignment: 500 words on this topic: Which is most important in writing dialogue from memory: accuracy, succinctness, or liveliness? Why? In his book, The Persecutor, Sergei Kourdakov uses strong writing to pull you in to his book. From the first words of the 1st chapter, heContinue reading “Kourdakov’s Writing”
Contrasts
English Grade 9 Lesson 35: Review. 1/27/2023 Corrie.S.P. Write 500 words on this topic. “Describe Kourdakov’s use of contrasts to strengthen his narrative.” Examples: Sunday afternoon’s activities, or the meetings — public and private — where he got his award, or the leaders of the USSR vs. the leaders of the victims. Do you thinkContinue reading “Contrasts”
Kourdakov, Failed Assignment
English Lesson: 30 Review 1/24/2023 Corrie.S.P. Writing assignment: 500 words this topic: “Describe the choices that led him to the failed assignment.” Possible topics: Army vs. Navy, Lenin prayer vs. the slave labor city, joining a crime syndicate vs. staying clean, telling the truth about suicide vs. telling a lie. The Persecutor, has many stories.Continue reading “Kourdakov, Failed Assignment”
The A-Z book Tag
Hey guys! I am doing a tag that has been in my drafts for a long time. Sidenote, if you have nominated me for a tag and I have not got to it yet, know that you are not forgotten! I have most of them in drafts as WIP’s so I don’t forget. But, ifContinue reading “The A-Z book Tag”
7 -Word Story
Hey Guys!! Thanks for reading! Today I’m doing a tag that Diamond nominated me for and Maggie created! Rules, (because what is fun without rules?): Thank the person who tagged you, write your seven word story, and tag 3 people! Simplicity itself! Here is my “story”: Did that kid even know about me? The magic…….😂Continue reading “7 -Word Story”
Teen Writer’s Rally
Hey guys! Happy last week of October! Today I’m sharing a series of really neat posts with you! The team over at teenwritersnook have put together a series of posts filled with giveaways, interviews and neat tips for writing! You all can check out the first post here: The second: And the third! Here areContinue reading “Teen Writer’s Rally”