English II
Grade: 99.57% A For English II, I used part of the Calvert curriculum and supplemented it with my own writing assignments to make it more demanding. I liked that Calvert … Continue reading English II
Category: Uncategorized
A paragraph about my favorite food
An assignment for College Prep Writing for High School Macaroni and cheese, a delectable crowd-pleaser, has claimed the spot at the top of my favorites list. This easy-to-make dish does … Continue reading A paragraph about my favorite food
A Descriptive Paragraph about the Big Island of Hawai’i Using All Five Senses
An assignment for College Prep Writing for High School The marvelous Big Island of Hawaiʻi is one of my favorite destinations in the whole world. I have traveled there twice, … Continue reading A Descriptive Paragraph about the Big Island of Hawai’i Using All Five Senses
Summaries of sources
Americans as Concerned as Ever About Global Warming: Secondary Source Summary: The Gallup news article “Americans as Concerned as Ever About Global Warming” discusses how Americans’ views on global warming … Continue reading Summaries of sources
Annapolis: The Food, the Water, the Fun!
College Preparation Writing for High School — Semester I May 11, 2020 Are you looking for an awe-inspiring destination to add to your bucket list? Look no further than the … Continue reading Annapolis: The Food, the Water, the Fun!
A Personal Narrative About My First Concert
An assignment for Mastering the Five-Paragraph Essay class Last summer, I joined a School of Rock band. I’ve always loved performing. It was my second band, and I was … Continue reading A Personal Narrative About My First Concert
Homeschooling through high school… a work in progress
I recently changed homeschool curriculums from the Christa McAuliffe School of Arts and Sciences where I attended ninth grade to Clonlara School where I hope to continue through graduation. Clonlara … Continue reading Homeschooling through high school… a work in progress
Upon Stephen Hawking’s Death: A Book Review of George’s Secret Key to the Universe
It was another bleary March day when I looked over my mom’s shoulder as she read the day’s headlines on her computer. Stephen Hawking had died. Stephen Hawking died? Shaken … Continue reading Upon Stephen Hawking’s Death: A Book Review of George’s Secret Key to the Universe
Candy Canes in the Caribbean
It’s the holidays! Is a “white Christmas” not your idea of a good time? Does pulling on boots and shoveling snow deplete your holiday spirit? Then it might be time … Continue reading Candy Canes in the Caribbean
My Big Fat Swim Partner
It’s the New Year! And even in the Sunshine State, people are dealing with chilly temperatures. So you might not get excited to step your toes into the cold waters … Continue reading My Big Fat Swim Partner
A Whale of a Trip to Remember
Hawaii is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Depending on where a person lives, the plane tickets alone can cost as much as an entire vacation elsewhere. But with so much to see … Continue reading A Whale of a Trip to Remember
YOU can see the International Space Station!
This is so cool and I just had to share it. You can sign up for text alerts from NASA to find out when the International Space Station will be … Continue reading YOU can see the International Space Station!
Nix The Norm 