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I think that many times people don't stop to embrace the beauty that is constantly around us because of our own, busy lives. So I think that people percieve beauty they just don't take the time to stop and appreciate it.
1.) My grandmother, Beth Bryan. 2.) My dad or my grandfather. 3.) Where she was on 9/11. 4.) First hand experience. 5.) - Where were you at the time of this event? - What was your job at the time? - What was your relationship with President Bush? - What were you doing the day of the attack? - Were you aware of what was happening? - Was President Bush aware of what was happening? - How did the government officials react when given the news? - What actions were taken after the information was released? - Where did you go? - Where did the president go? - Who all was with you at the time of this event? - Did you know the full extent of what was happening in New York? - How did this event affect you or your loved ones? - What happened after the event took place? - Were you able to go home or communicate with anyone? - Were you scared during this time? - Did you stay in a government building? - Were you updated on the situation as it progressed? -

Editorials and Personal Columns

1.) Favoring students in class- Many times, teachers will play favorites in class and this sometimes affects other students learning. 2.) Putting too much pressure on students for testing- Some people aren't very good at testing and teachers use this as a large majority of their final grade. 3.) Is homework really necessary?- Homework is puts stress on students and doesn't really help with anything.

Commentary Writing

1.) Three emotions I've experienced this past week are: Anxiety- had to break up with someone Happiness- my friends always make me laugh at the end of the day during 8th period Sadness- I hurt a really good friend and it makes me sad to see him sad 2.) Three things that give me a sense of satisfaction/accomplishment are: - cleaning my room - finishing and turning in all my late work - making my own food 3.) Three things that I worry about are: - social situations - grades - my appearence 4.) Three things that frustrate me are: - passive aggressive friends - when people try to guilt trip you - homework 5.) Three things that I need are: - good grades - clear skin - a job 6.) Three things that I think teachers worry about are: - grading assignments - getting in trouble from the principal - troublesome students 7.) Three things that I think give teachers a sense of accomplishment are: - having students do well on a test - keeping the class quiet - being