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Journal Entry #10

Posted on November 28, 2014 by veronicaclark2

This class has been very beneficial for me, not only academically, but socially as well. Academically, this class has helped improve my writing and speaking skills. I have learned how to write narrative, comparative, and argumentative essays. Along with learning … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry #9 – “A Modest Proposal.” By Jonathan Swift

Posted on November 14, 2014 by veronicaclark2

In ‘A Modest Proposal’, the author, Jonathan Swift, begins by discussing the sad and unfortunate fate of the poverty-stricken Irish, who have to spend all their time trying to feed their large families. In the composition, the author attempts to find a … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry #8 – “Take This Internship and Shove It.” By Anya Kamenetz

Posted on November 7, 2014 by veronicaclark2

“Take This Internship and Shove It,” is a short article written by Anya Kamenetz, which was published in the New York Times in 2006. In the article, Anya writes about the problem with unpaid internships, and how she believes that they … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit Part 2: The Desolation of Smaug Movie review Outline 

Posted on October 31, 2014 by veronicaclark2

1. Introduction A. Talk about recently seeing the movie the hobbit. B. Talk about the plot 1. The plot was strong 2. It was true to the book C. Thesis: The Hobbit desolation of Smaug was strong in the areas … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry #7- “Mother Tongue.” By Amy Tan

Posted on October 30, 2014 by veronicaclark2

 In the story “Mother Tongue”, Amy Tan talks about how she recently noticed that the English she uses at home, is different from the type of English she uses in her stories, or when speaking to other people outside of … Continue reading →

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College Pressures Essay Study Answers

Posted on October 29, 2014 by veronicaclark2

 Comprehension 1. Zinsser tells the students that there is no right way to get ahead, because everyone is different. He tells them that each student is starting from a different point in life and is “bound for a different destination.” He … Continue reading →

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Classification and Division

Posted on October 27, 2014 by veronicaclark2

– Classification: The process of sorting specific things into more general categories. – Division: The process of breaking a general whole into more specific parts, which are often categories. – Classification and division go hand in hand. The purpose of … Continue reading →

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Outline On Collaborative Activity

Posted on October 24, 2014 by veronicaclark2

Introduction: a) There are various aspects of Miami Dade College that can be improved. b) The main issues are, food, parking, athletics, technology improvements, and the quality of student life. Body #1-Issues : a) Bad WiFi coverage b) Bad food, more … Continue reading →

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The Spoken Word: More Than Marriage | thisbedottie

Posted on October 10, 2014 by veronicaclark2

Just a video I found very interesting and inspiring.

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Entry #6- TED Talks

Posted on October 10, 2014 by veronicaclark2

Both of the TED talk videos exemplify cause and effect. In “The Danger of Silence”, the speaker, Clint Smith, uses the spoken word to talk about the the danger of remaining silent and not standing up for or beliefs. He … Continue reading →

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