...“Why I write/Difficult reading" Writing. One word, unlimited stories, tales, memories and also; stress. I struggle with both a mental and medical disability. This makes it so much more difficult to do everyday activities let alone something that takes long-term commitment and focus. I struggle very much when it comes to writing, reading and pretty much anything that has to do with concentration. When doing an assignment for class, for example; homework, my severe anxiety kicks in (although I suffer from it 24-7 it hit’s the ceiling when stress is involved.). I have to not only understand the work that has to be done I then have to read, re-read, look up, ask questions, attempt to understand, and re-read as I go to try to answer any questions I later have. I never knew about this column setup before and truthfully I am shocked to find that it does actually help. When reading I used to highlight, underline, keep notes or truthfully skip over words or sentences I couldn't comprehend or just couldn't pronounce. I was very lazy in my younger school years and pretended like certain words, definitions, or sentences were not important and could be skipped or omitted from the readings I was working on. I later found out that I was wrong and it was my downfall in certain assignments. I also struggle from a learning disability that I just recently found out about which also makes it frustrating when it takes hours to do an assignment that takes others minutes to...
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...MEDIUM Why do I write? First, I write because I have feelings that are sometimes well said when written. You see, I used to be that someone who is really not outspoken. I keep almost all my thoughts to myself that sometimes, when I get the chance to say it, It gets tangled up making it harder to express. I used to consider writing as my way of letting it all out. As if writing is my refuge. When I was in high school, every time I feel down, I write my emotions to my notebooks. Sometimes when I feel intensely sad, I grab any notebook near me and write on it. I even cry while I write. Nowadays, I no longer feel the same way and as I read through my “diaries”, I never would’ve realized how emotional I was during those days. I also use writing as a way to record my life because I love travelling down memory lane. I love taking time reading through my “diaries” and see myself during that exact time. Like when mom and I had a fight, I wrote with such strength that my pen ran through the paper like a knife. There are also times when I feel too happy that I write with the most beautiful hand writing I could ever produce. Such times tell me that I could be extreme. I would like to call those days as my transition period. The time when I hit rough waters just to get to whom I am now. From the past me who was too introverted to the present me who am a little less introverted and a little more outspoken. Writing really makes a big contribution to my growth. But, I seldom write nowadays...
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...Meagan Poarch English 101 September 7, 2015 Why Do I Write? Growing up I learned that writing was one of the greatest forms of expression. When I was in eighth grade my teacher told us, “When in doubt, write. When in tears, write. When infuriated, write.” Before that time writing was not what I turned to when I was emotional, I wrote merely because it was required of me to pass my classes. It took me quite some time before I realized that writing was really the greatest way to release all my emotions and put myself at ease. The first time I really took the advice of my teacher was when I was sixteen years old dealing with the most devastating hardship life had thrown away. At sixteen years old I was dealing with the loss of my first best friend, my biggest inspiration, my mother. Being only sixteen years of age and never having dealt with the loss of a loved one prior I felt lost with no where to turn to. I did not want to trouble others with my personal problems, so instead of turning to people to voice my feelings I turned to my writing to express my innermost thoughts. By putting everything I was feeling down on paper, it helped me through the pain and suffering that I was going through at that point in time. I initially wrote down everything that was happening and all of the emotions I was feeling in hopes of someday helping another person going through what I was going through and found that writing became my own form of therapy, ...
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...I choose a passage in Why I write by Joan didion on page 3 the middle paragraph. The paragraph has a deeper meaning than it looks and can inspire people to do what they truly want to do. Didion was a true believer in what she has become, a writer. Didion was a college student who was going to major in English , but thought she couldn’t do college because of the way she thinks. Her way of thinking wasn’t bad at all, she found what she truly wanted to be by her way of thinking. She didn’t recognize her true passion tell she wanted to write what she see in her head. In why I write didion said, “By which I mean not a “good” writer or a “ bad” writer but simply a writer, a person whose most absorbed and passionate hours are spent arranging words...
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...Are scientist sure there is water on Mars? 2.I don't know if I can help him,but I'll definitely try. 3.They say that the best things in life are free! 4 After we eat lunch, we're going to work on the chemistry project. 5.The test includes;reading,vocabulary,and grammar sections. 6.Bruce went running down the street, the huge rat was too much for him! B. correct the punctuation mistakes and add punctuation when necessary. 1.To get to Burlington ,you have to drive to the train station,take the train,and get a taxi. 2. Do you know where Maggie put the envelopes? 3.We need to print 200 newsletters this week—even more than last week! 4.Wow! 5.Randy looked at the ground, and sighed,it was all he could do. 6.The Train leaves in an hour;but you need to buy the tickets first! Write a letter to a friend about a movie you have seen or a book you have recently read. Dear Lindsay, I just read The hunger Games and Catching Fire, I cant believe I did it !They are so amazing,and good .I honestly recommend them to you; you like things like that action , horror, sci-fi and futuristic books .So I wonder why haven't recommended them to you before? Katniss is my new hero, Because even tho she got into trouble—didn’t expect to become such a role model in all of the district to cause that massive rebellion. This is some of the reasons why you should read them : They are a action packed intense ride, leaves you to wonder why do they do what they do, they have so much suspense...
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...stairs to this loud, crowded, messy house, where tonight’s ‘phat’ party is being held. I take in the horrible smell of burning tobacco floating through the air being produced by young adolescents who have their 12oz. in one hand, and their Marlboro burning in the other. Black lungs, lung cancer, and that terrible smokers cough is all I can think of as I walk past these kids to one of my high school buddies who enjoys getting his pack-a-day of nicotine, tar filled cancer sticks. Is their really such thing as a light cigarette? I hold these thoughts to myself, and continue to chitchat with my buddy for the five minutes or so it takes him to finish his ‘cig’ about random, immature, and funny topics that he will probably forget about in the next 30 minutes. I carry on with my night by taking a few short steps into the crowded party house. Waka Flocka Flames “No Hands” is blaring through the air, people dancing, laughing, talking, and flirting while drinking their 12oz. cans. Standing to my left is at first glance a very attractive young woman, at second glance is a college student whose face is peeling due to the excessive amount of makeup covering her entire face. She is already starting to talk like she is a forty year smoker. I just saw her outside with a full 12oz. that she was rapidly finishing in order to get herself to as many of us young people would put it, “On Her Level”. I keep walking and feel my feet sticking to the floor with every step from the spilled 12oz...
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...the moon. Her face and arms began to swell and Whitey's on the moon. I can't pay no doctor bills but Whitey's on the moon. Ten years from now I'll be payin' still while Whitey's on the moon. The man just upped my rent last night cuz Whitey's on the moon. No hot water, no toilets, no lights but Whitey's on the moon. I wonder why he's uppin me. Cuz Whitey's on the moon? I was already givin' him fifty a week but now Whitey's on the moon. Taxes takin' my whole damn check, The junkies makin' me a nervous wreck, The price of food is goin' up, And as if all that shit wasn't enough: A rat done bit my sister Nell with Whitey on the moon. Her face and arms began to swell but Whitey's on the moon. Was all that money I made last year for Whitey on the moon? How come there ain't no money here? Hmm! Whitey's on the moon. Ya know, I just about had my fill of Whitey on the moon. I think I'll send these doctor bills airmail special.... to Whitey on the moon. By GIL-SCOTT HERON A rat done bit my sister Nell with Whitey on the moon. Her face and arms began to swell and Whitey's on the moon. I can't pay no doctor bills but Whitey's on the moon. Ten years from now I'll be payin' still while Whitey's on the moon. The man just upped my rent last night cuz Whitey's on the moon. No hot water, no toilets, no lights but Whitey's on the moon. I wonder why he's uppin me. Cuz Whitey's on the moon? I was already givin' him fifty a week but now Whitey's on the moon. Taxes...
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...The Dave Matthews Band When I think of The Dave Matthews Band, I also think of their jazzy pop rock music that has helped them become a musical sensation. The band consists of jazz and classical musicians and of course, Dave Matthews. Their music and songs are very unique and have not been heard before the band came about. They have touched millions of people’s hearts, especially mine. The fact that they sing about real situations and real issues that are going on the world today is what makes them my favorite band. Whether I am happy, sad, or mad, The Dave Matthews Band’s album “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King” always lifts my spirits and puts me in a better mood; their songs are inspirational. One of the songs that touch me the most is called “Funny the Way It Is”. This song is about the good and bad things going on in the world. The point being made is that even though many wonderful things are happening, bad things are occurring at the exact same time. “Funny the way it is, if you think about it/ One kid walks 10 miles to school, another's dropping out/ Funny the way it is, not right or wrong/ On a soldier's last breath, his baby's being born/ Funny the way it is, not right or wrong/ Somebody's broken heart become your favorite song/ Funny the way it is, if you think about it/ One kid walks 10 miles to school, another's dropping out” Not only does it discuss the fine times and poor times in life, but also how people take the privileges they have for granted. While kids...
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...college life I plan to become a Chemist with a minor in Physics. Recently I have been accepted to New Mexico Tech where I hope to start college there in the fall of this year. As of right now, i'm not to sure as to which classes i'm going to take, but I will talk to my counselors at the college to figure out the best course of action I should take for my career. Unfortunately, I need to discipline myself a little more than I already am in the sense of studying and focusing on my actual work, but with enough practice it will become easy for me. I have been thinking about this alot and more then likely I want to continue my education and get a degree in astrophysics. Chemistry is something I absolutely love to do, but astrophysics is my passion in life. My family has had a big struggle for most of the year when it came to money which made the situation in my family a lot more stressful and has made it hard to pay for things, such as college. My mother for a while has been a stay at home while my father goes works. Recently things have gotten a lot worse due to my Father leaving us. The money that we were getting is now supporting us and my Father, wherever he is, and it wasn't horrible at first but now it's a nightmare....
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...Maya Angelou is not only an author; she is a poet, playwright, screen producer, and many more. Growing up, Maya’s life was filled with ups and downs. In spite of her trials and tribulations, Maya Angelou has found a way to accomplish many goals. Throughout her career, she has not only written books, but she as acted in and directed several plays, lived in Ghana for four years, raised a child by herself, and worked as hard as he could to give her and child the best life. Maya Angelou, Marguerite Johnson, was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri (Gale Group 4). She initially lived in St. Louis with her mother, Vivian, who was a nurse, and a maid, and her father Barly, a doorkeeper and navel dietician (Gale Group 4). As she was growing up, Maya’s mother never cared for her as a mother should. Often, her mother would leave her and her brother and would not return for days at a time. This, of course gave Maya no other choice but to take full responsibility for the household and her brother. When she was thirteen, Angelou’s mother decided to leave St. Louis without telling her. It was on that day that she went to live with her grandmother in Stamps, Arkansas. Maya’s grandmother was a very strict lady and made sure that Maya and her brother would grow up to be the best people they could be. Maya’s grandmother made a great impact on her and her brother’s lives. Because of her grandmother, Maya can often be quoted as saying “ If you don’t appreciate the things you have, other...
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...Angelou, the author of her autobiography, “I know why the caged bird sings”. The author uses style, a tone of admiration, and a mood of aspiration to get the message across. This running style by Maya Angelou shows the good and evil side of people. An effective autobiography does a lot more than tell a story, it creates detailed account of life. Through figures of speech, Maya exposes Bertha Flowers, her teacher who had a huge part in molding Maya as she ran her way into young adulthood. Maya Angelou writes “she was our sides answer to the richest white woman in town” (p.42). Mrs. Flowers was Maya’s role model growing up as a black woman in racist times. She had witnessed the discrimination against black people living in Stamps, Arkansas. Mrs. Flowers represented a need for change. Maya described Mrs. Flowers as a woman worthy of praise. Without the effective writing style that Maya encompasses, the reader would be exhausted and fatigued to all the life lessons Mrs. Flowers throws to her. Tone is the writer’s attitude for a subject. The tone is used to show Maya’s admiration for Mrs. Flowers. Maya writes “For nearly a year, I sopped around the house, the store, the school and the church, like an old biscuit, dirty and inedible” (p.41). Maya is describing herself as an “old biscuit, dirty and inedible” referring about her previous rape. Also when Maya says “I sopped for a year” she is referencing all the time she was depressed. Maya also writes “Browned photos leered or threatened...
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...his public activities. Both Maya Angelou and Collective Soul share the hardships and oppression, which had been given to life and other people. Poem Maya Angelou Still I Rise and song Collective Soul December showing the effects of the individual through positive and negative expression. Poetry Maya Angelou and Collective Soul are similar in some respects, when broken down correctly. Collective Soul wrote "Why drink the water from my hand contagious as you think I am?"; reflects the same idea that the actions of Maya Angelou when she said, "Are you annoyed by my boldness Why did you suffer from sadness"; These two parts of his writings to make a similar question. Why do I push one world I that you can not wait for someone else? "Do not cry, do not just think aloud Turn your head now baby just spit me not to worry, not to speak of doubt Turn your head now baby just spit on me";. This is a complicated way of saying why I respect what you missed, because you can not stand the way I am. Just go with me, I try another law that if I shit. What good do it for you, let me down? I think that the question of the collective soul asks the person or group of persons that will be installed to the slaughter. Maya Angelou asks a similar question when he wrote: "My pride is hurt;?" Do not take an awful hard, because I laugh, I got diamonds at the meeting of my thighs;. This question is your opponent who chooses to treat it differently, like what the team asked the...
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...Maya Angelou was a very influential woman who had an interesting life. She was a poet, civil rights activist, and much more. She got many awards for her work and overcame segregation. Since we are learning about Maya Angelou, the beginning would be a better place to start. Maya Angelou was born in 1928 which was a time when segregation was very real. To make matters worse, her parents got divorced early on. At the time of the divorce, she was only two, so of course this event influenced her greatly. She went to live with her uncle and grandmother. Her brother came too. Her uncle decided that even though they were of color, they needed to flourish their minds. He taught them to read and write, and that is what started Maya’s love of poetry....
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...Maya Angelou was an inspiration to all the oppressed, the downtrodden, the bullied, and the weak. She imparted a beacon of hope for people of all races and ethnicities. Angelou’s life has informed us about the human condition she faced and showing how she overcame it to pass on to the generations to come. Her life has taught the world important messages regarding love, death, suffering, and aspirations. Angelou wasn’t always brave and defiant. Her words were once tongue-tied, grasping for a way to be heard. In her first book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Angelou wrote an excerpt about her time with Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Flowers had a jaunty personality and a great smile. Angelou even refers to her as “the lady who threw me my first lifeline”(Angelou)....
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...Menu On Course Print Answer Key In Holt Literature and Language Arts, you read “Brother,” from Maya Angelou’s autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In the selections you are about to read, you will learn more about the experiences that made Maya Angelou the extraordinary individual she is today. In the biographical essay “Maya Angelou,” Joyce Hansen gives us a sense of the events that shaped Angelou’s life. Angelou’s poem “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” presents a more subjective viewpoint. “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” exists as a personal statement in which Angelou herself tells us how she’s managed to overcome the fears that otherwise might have beaten her down. Marguerite Johnson, who became known as Maya Angelou, was born on April 4, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. She and her brother, Bailey, were raised by their grandmother, the owner of a country store in Stamps, Arkansas. During her lifetime, Angelou struggled to overcome many difficult circumstances, a process she believes made her strong. The events of her life became known to millions through the 1970 publication of her autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, which was nominated for a National Book Award and later used as the basis for a TV movie. Reading Standard 3.5 Identify the speaker, and recognize the difference between firstand third-person narration (for example, autobiography compared with biography). How did you become you? What are the circumstances that helped shape you? Who are the individuals...
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