Teens can learn from kids by Adora Svitak

I think that this generation of kids is ignorant or immature just as much as the next guy but Adora brings up some very good points. She says that being childish is not necessarily a bad thing as the world needs these ideas from kids. I definitely agree with that because children do have creativity and  ideas but they are just not capable of presenting them. That doesn't go for all children but most children do not understand how to world works therefore how are they supposed to come up with ideas that will help spark a change in society, especially if their parents aren't listening. I do think that there are some children that can come up with these ideas but not enough.

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I want a friend who knows how to have a good time, can't be having a boring person. They should also be somewhat athletic or enjoys doing outdoor activities. You should be very trust worthy, if you lie alot then you're going to get the boot. Another thing you need to do is make sure you're funny because if you're not then why would I want you as my friend. Another trait you should acquire is dependible, if I need you and rely on you then your gonna need to be there for me. I also want a friend that won't run away and act like a little girl if we get in a fight. One lats thing is you can not complain about everything or be cocky/self centered. If you think you match this criteria then let me know and we can be friends.

Perspective

I hang in the closet, the door opens awakening me as light begins to shine through. My owner, Sheldon  picks me out to be the lucky shirt in his outfit today. Little did I know it would be the worst day of my life. He lies me down on the ironing board and begins burning my whole body to a crisp, AHHHH! I screamed as loudly. This feeling was the worst I have experienced. I really thought him and I had a friendship brewing up but after this, I don't know. I get through the first tragedy hoping there would be no more. He then puts me on and we are on our way to Mansfield high school. We stop at dunkin donuts for an ice cold coffee and continue on our way. We approach the parking lot at MHS and proceed in. But then of course, to make my day that much worse one of his co-workers bumps into us and the coffee spills right onto me. You can only imagine how mad i was, it dried and got me unbelievably sticky as the day moved on. I was praying this day could only get better. But sure enough, the high school doesn't have air conditioning, causing Sheldon to start sweating, dampening me more than i already was. Now i felt like I was at the bottom of the barrel and just wanted my life to end. I really don't think a friendly trip to the dry cleaning could fix me. Trying to nap the time away to get through the day but I just couldn't fall asleep. This truly was the worst day of my life and I just wanted it to end.

The ingredients of enthusiasm

For me, I am enthusiastic about learning when something catches my attention. When the teacher changes it up and makes a different, unique way of learning other than taking notes and reading from a book. Taking notes is brutal for me because I do that in most classes and usually just write the information down just to get it down without actually taking it in to memory. English has, for the most part,  put me to sleep every year so far for many reasons, one being becuase i hate reading and I'm not the best writer. One thing I enjoy learning about current events in the world today although I think it is important to know about the past, I am more enthusiastic about whats happening in the world today. My favorite subject, or the one I am most interested about is science because its different from the rest of the classes and there are more ways to learn information such as labs to give you a hands on type of learning. Basically if the teacher keeps me involved in the convorsation or topic rather than just talking the whole time, than i am most likely to be engaged in the topic making me more enthusiastic about actually learning the information.

Courage

Courage is not only having the strength or will to do something, but also doing it with fear and overcoming adversity. An example for me was just a few years ago. When I was 12 I saw a lost dog wondering the street. Being a dog owner myself, I wouldnt want someone just to pass by my runaway dog so I went and brought him back to my house for the time being. The poor little guy looked sick so provided dog food and water. I took the next step by placing many lost dog signs around town in hopes the owner would come by one. Not long after, I recieve a call from the owner who was in grwat relief of the news. He stopped by and thanked me for my courageous act and handed me 50$. I feel like this was courageous becuase I didnt know he was going to give me money but I still took in the dog. Although there was no fear in what I did it is courageous because I could have just ignored the whole situation.

English Goals

My first goal is to improve my writing skills. Not only on writing samples and essays but in my everyday writing.

For my next goal I would like to further my vocabulary as it will improve my writing.

Last, I would like to maintain an overall grade of  a B (85), or higher throughout the period of this class. I feel like if I can accomplish my first two goals then this last one will be easily achievable.