Morgan,+C

Morgan, C

Dear Friend, I write to you today to deliver sad news. Recently one of my dear friends, Emitt Till, was brutally murdered. His funeral and viewing was yesterday. The mangled, unrecognizable condition he was in was unbelievable. I don’t understand how a group of people could do this to another human being. It is just awful! You may have heard stories as to why poor Emitt was murdered. The reason why is because the local grocery store owner’s wife accused Emitt of whistling at her, and witnesses confirmed it. I was not there to say if this was true or not. Emitt was from the north though, and he did not understand the ways of the south fully yet. The real reason behind this crime is obviously a prejudiced and racist one. I am completely angered and saddened by this horrible crime and I cannot believe that something like this has happened to a friend of mine. Actually, I can’t believe that something like this has happened at all. I now see that I must be much more careful of my actions towards the white men in the town. I will be careful of what I say and do around them. Sadly, Emitt’s death had to be what brought me to this realization. The way of our civilization today is unfair, and horribly unjust. I pray that it will change in the future, I think I have said enough on this matter, rest in peace Emitt Till, and we will always remember. I also apologize to you that this note was such a depressing one, but I could not bring myself to write about happy things.

Always, Caroline

Description of Emitt had nice word choices and you did a great job expressing the feeling coming out of this event. Well written. Easily understood and to the point. =) --Jess

Good job CarolineI the details were really good and i think you explained the situation quite well. -Megan Leutner

You did a really good job writing your letter! It was very descriptive and I like hoe you started it off. Nice job! -Xia Madonis

Well done! Good background information given. -Megan Pinkerton

You did a really good job at expressing your thoughts and opinions on the situation. -Milena

Good analysis of the situation Caroline! Well written! -Marcy

How I Lost My English Homework The way I lost my homework is not a very simple way. I’m sure you won’t believe me, but it is absolutely 100% true…. It all started when I was on the bus coming home from school yesterday, everything was normal, nothing different than a normal day. Until the new kid on my bus decided to sit with me. Now I guess our backpacks looked a lot alike to him, so when it was his stop he took my backpack instead. I didn’t realize this until I got home, by then it was too late to stop the kid. So I figured I was going to have to find his house, and ask for it back. I knew where his bus stop was so I figured it wouldn’t be that hard to find his house. I knocked on at least 5 different doors until I found the right one. He answered the door, and I explained to him that he took my backpack. Now he wasn’t the brightest crayon in the box, so he hadn’t even realized that he had taken the wrong one. So he went to get my backpack, but I guess his dog got to it first. Everything was fine in my backpack except my English folder. I guess there was something on it that attracted the dog to it. So when I tried to take my folder back, the dog ran out the back door, right through the screen! I tried chasing after him and so did this new kid, but the dog was too fast. Finally the dog stopped after 10 minutes of chasing him, the folder still in his mouth. So of course I try to grab the folder from his mouth, but when I reached for it, he dropped it into a huge muddy puddle. So of course everything in it was ruined. Now I know that the dog ate my homework story is somewhat of a cliché but in my case, it is kind of true.

People are neither born good or evil. It depends on a person’s personality on whether its easier for them to be good or easier for them to be evil. Humans are not born one or other, it is the lifestyle they choose to live that makes them who they are. As soon as a person is born they do not automatically have good or evil traits. But as they grow up their actions may make them seem more good or more evil. Overall, a person is not inherently evil or good.

Dear Diary,

-Today was a typical day consisting of the normal activities. I woke up, bathed, dressed, and walked down to have breakfast with my Max. As the morning went on Max went about his normal work, leaving me to my haven of a morning room. This room is my very own special place. I handpicked everything in it, and made sure that the room expressed my true self. In my morning room I usually go about my normal business, writing letters, making up the menus, and taking care of all the social happenings. The morning is my second favorite time of the day. It’s my time for relaxation, in one of my favorite spots in the house. -Today I also ordered many new dresses, and made myself a hair appointment. My long blonde hair has gotten a little too long for my liking, so I must get it trimmed. I am trying a new stylist out, he was recommended by one of my friends. The dresses I have ordered are absolutely delightful. I got two new party dresses, a garden dress, four new everyday dresses, and new bathing suit. Oh and I purchased a pair of lovely leather boots, they are divine. -When my love, Max, came home I decided to surprise him with a special dinner. I made the menu up of his favorites. I knew he would be delighted. I love when Max comes home. it is my favorite time of the day. After a fulfilling dinner, we made our way to the library. I sat in my normal chair, while he sat in his smoking a cigarette and reading the paper. I normally just sit there petting the dogs enjoying the moment. My life is just so perfect. I want everything to stay like this forever.

Always, Rebecca