Reading: Throughout the Semester I feel as though I have grown in my ability to analyze text even further. Looking at my Literary Analysis paper to understanding the text of the Shakespearean play, Hamlet, I find myself with more knowledge that I have before. Just last year reading Macbeth to know I see a sudden shift in comrehension and appreciation for Shakespeare. I have advanced in looking deeper into the text and processing feedback along the way as well. With…
A soft wind cascades my hair across my face, As if the flow of the late afternoon will never cease, And whisk me away into the night. I precariously walk into the mass of strangers, Fully aware of crowds and their dangers. However, the feeling of curiosity gave me the courage to push forward – Despite my inevitable case of awkward Sounds of laughter fill the air, Pure happiness glows from the people without compare. This feeling must be rare….
Hamlet Final project Haleigh Fitzsimmons Guilt Hidden Within the Shadows The theme for this project is going to be guilt, and how we try to cover up our guilt with a different persona. Hamlet is filled with characters who hold a guilty conscience and do all they can to cover their past actions. I am going to use my community of Lincoln to showcase this theme throughout everyday life. I chose this community because it means a lot to me….
Narrative Essay English 4 Haleigh Fitzsimmons Friendships, Buddy Systems, and Pre-School Shenanigans Dear Reader, For this essay I took a lighthearted approach to writing, rather than my adversity essay two writing projects go. I wanted to write about something that could inspire others to live out a vocation of love and service through buddy systems. I’ve featured personal stories from my life to further express this idea of companionship seen through others. I focused heavily on grammar and conventions in…
Dear Reader, I’ve managed to organize my thoughts onto paper in a more (yet still loosely) structured manner. I’ve added informative sections to give my writing credibility and more reflection in my topic. Grammar and making sure my piece flows will be my next task, until then, enjoy my third draft 🙂 Narrative Essay English 4 Haleigh Fitzsimmons From the moment we are born companionship becomes an important aspect of life. We depend on social interaction our whole lives, and…
Dear Reader, Not much has changed in this draft because I am working to comprehend where I want to go with this topic. I am trying to add an informative side to my writing, also. This essay needs a lot of work which I will be tackling soon, and very soon. Please note I will most likely cut areas of this piece to focus more on the main idea ahead of me. The writing is obviously fairly choppy and I…
Dear Reader, First let me explain how much work this piece of work still needs. I am in no way near completion and need serious revisions. I plan to re-work my sentence structure and add more depth to my writing. My essay is based entirely on the buddy systems we have in our lives with personal experiences of a pre-school crush to a new found friendship. I hope you enjoy most of this writing, if not now later when I…
Haleigh Fitzsimmons Mrs. Jank English 4 31 October 2017 Christians often discuss the characteristic of sinful human nature. Members of the Kingdom of God believe living in a society where sin in worshipped, creates he difficult task of living in the example of Christ. “The Oath” by Frank E. Peretti is an allegorical novel of sin and the effects within a community and between individuals. This Literary Analysis going to showcase how the Christian (most prominently Lutheran) perspectives of…
For the past few weeks I’ve been working on a website for a MultiMedia Apps class I am taking. This website is called “Studying Abroad with Lincoln Lutheran”, it is centered around the Greece and Italy Trip a group of teachers, students, and parents with Lincoln Lutheran were blessed enough to attend. I have also taken this time to encourage international travel for studying abroad among students, in hopes students would read this website and have a new found desire…
Silence By Natasha Preston is about a girl trapped in her own silence. Oakley is your not so average fifteen year old girl, while she may appear normal she holds a life changing secret, and she’s told no one. Throughout the book the reader gets and inside look into Oakley’s mind, and her thoughts about her best friend, Cole (whom she very well likes). After Cole begins showing feelings towards her she’s overwhelmed with joy, then remembers the reason for…