...“I’m Glad I” I am glad I grew up in Chelan; Not only is it just an absolutely beautiful town but its comfortable feel makes living here enjoyable. Those two attributes alone make me grateful I grew up here. Not to mention the community in our town is awesome; the people who live here are incredibly warm hearted folks. The businesses down town are locally owned and their personable, taking the time to connect with the customer. All of the reasons above being accompanied by our glistening fifty-five mile long glacier made lake Known as Lake Chelan. Every day I see the lake and I feel truly lucky to have grown up around here. I would much rather our town over a crowded suburban, smelly pollution filled town. Our town is beautiful. When I say Lake Chelan is beautiful I am not only referring to the body of water; I’m meaning the entire Lake Chelan valley. From all the way up in Steheiken down to the power house and everything in-between. Town has an diverse range of vegetation due to the change in altitude and weather. Just looking around you glimpse briefly at how it varies throughout the big huge snowcapped peaks up by Mt. Stormy down to the dry mountains of the Butte. The change in landscape I find fascinating; if it were possible I would explore every inch of the Valley. For example as I was growing up my friends and I use to wonder what town would look like from the top of the Butte, so like many others before us we trekked to the top and saw for ourselves. Since...
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...Some people believe it's better to grow up in a small town. Other people think it's better to grow up in a big city. There are three reasons that people should grow up in a small town and they are safety issues, traffic, and health. Those three things are very important in a human life, they play a huge roll. Safety in a human life contributes to many possibilities to death if there is no help or medical attention. That is why growing up in a small town, there are more local hospitals, firehouses, police stations, and less crime. When there is crime, because of the size of the town then you get way faster attention and everyone will be willing to help. For example if you have an animal stuck in a tree you will get help way faster than a...
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...Coppertop Bar and restored movie theater dining room” (The Globe Theater "About the Globe"). “Jennifer Dawicki remains true to the character of the building, hosting famous Murder Mystery Dinners and local art exhibits in The Balcony Art Gallery & Lounge, screening old-time films and hosting local, regional and national live music acts on stage” (The Globe Theater "About the Globe"). Maryland has recognized the town of Berlin as one of its twenty-four Art...
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...Assessment Task 1 – Year 11 Unit 2B Name: joseph lee 2B Type: Outcomes: Duration Weighting Short answer responses to Jasper Jones 1. Speaking and Listening 3. Reading 2. Viewing 4. Writing Completed in Class – Two Periods 10% of unit total Assessment Task 1 For this task, you will write short responses (Maximum of 200 words) for each of the following questions on Jasper Jones: You may use the text as a resource in completing this task. 1. Discuss the use of imagery in the novel. 2. Discuss the theme of ‘growing up’ as it is developed in the novel? 3. Having considered the representation of gender in other texts, discuss how gender is represented in Jasper Jones. Choose at least two characters to focus on in your discussion. 4. Discuss the notion of ‘the other’ as it relates to the novel, Jasper Jones? Consider specific characters in your answer. 5. Explain how the film, To Kill a Mockingbird and/or Mississippi Burning, has contributed to your understanding of Jasper Jones Process o Read the novel carefully. o Plan your answer to each question. o Answer each question in paragraph form (Maximum length 200 words). Note: some questions may require answers more than one paragraph in length. o Check your answers for accuracy, spelling errors and grammatical errors. What needs to be included in your portfolio? Due dates £ £ Any notes you have made Final copy (typed or written and completed at home) /100 Thursday Week 3, Term 3 Final Mark: Teacher’s Comment: There...
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...infuse deeper meaning into their poems because the poet has truly gone through the emotions of these occurrences firsthand. This creates a deeper and more thoughtful poem as the poets are writing about a subject they themselves have faced. The harsh and impoverished youth of Gary Soto had a strong influence on his works as themes of poverty, growing up, empathy, and the American dream are present in his poems. In “Small Town with One Road” Gary Soto uses personification and symbolism to communicate the poem’s theme of the American Dream (going from poverty to riches through hard work regardless of who you are). The poem implements some of Soto’s life...
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...of the belief that the events contained within the novel are based on Harper Lee’s childhood experiences growing up in the South. However, absent of Harper Lee actually confirming the inspirational source for her novel; it’s still an assumption made by the masses. Nonetheless, we all have to agree that there are some very distinct similarities between Harper Lee’s childhood life and the childhood life of Scout Finch’s in the novel. Similarities that exist between Harper Lee’s childhood life and that of Scout Finch in the To Kill a Mockingbird novel were the facts that they were both raised in small rural towns, both of them were tomboys during their childhood years, and they both lived through times of racial prejudice. The first similarity between Harper Lee’s childhood life and Scout Finch’s childhood life is that they were both raised in small rural towns in Alabama. Harper Lee grew up in the small rural town of Monroeville, Alabama that. The town has a small closely knit population where everyone knew their neighbors and knew their neighbor’s business. Aside from this the town of Monroeville is riddled with poverty and racial segregation issues. The pace of life in Monroeville is slow and the townspeople have very little to do in terms of entertainment, as there is no television and the children have very few toys to play with. Harper Lee, like other kids in the town, entertains herself by playing outdoors and making her own fun. Often times her imagination fueled her play...
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...In my Sociology Life Course class I found many things that were discussed throughout the semester very interesting. A discussion we had close to the beginning of the semester about Children of the Land. In particular I found it interesting that Dr. Glenn Elders research tied the youth to the land academically and socially. As I stated in class that I was raised on a ranch in a small town myself so I could relate this lecture to my childhood growing up. My family was very close in fact the majority of my cousins; aunts and uncles all lived in the same small town. My family and myself were all largely involved with the church, festivals, small town get togethers and school. Another lecture I found interesting was he focus on sex, gender and sexuality. As discussed in class about the differences in gender and the view that Men are much more expressive about his bodily functions, sex life and the language he chooses to use to describe “things” was discussed as much more different than that of girls. I completely disagree with that view that the majority of the class had. I think when a group of girls are brought together yes they are viewed as a “lady” by men but what goes on behind closed doors with girls and their girlfriends, men seem to be oblivious to. Lastly a lecture that I was very interested in is when we discussed the model of couple problem solving. I found this interesting because I have a past relationship that went down quickly and I compared my past relationship to...
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...The small Tennessee town called McMinnville has a population of 13,669; quite frankly, I find this hard to believe for I highly doubt I have seen that many people in this radius. However, I felt like I was surrounded by that many people in the town's high school-- having only one high school was to blame. Growing up, there wasn't much to do. You had the option of eating out, walking around the mall, bowling, roller skating, or going to the movies. I don't believe kids still walk around the mall anymore-- it may have something to do with there only being four stores left. I hardly ever see people at the bowling alley, but apparently it's still up and running. I went to the movies often as a kid, but the other activities I didn't partake in. I usually went to our local park and sat down with a good book-- usually in the company of good friends....
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...REFLECTION ESSAY 2 Introduction In the following essay I intend to elaborate on the five main themes of geography as they relate to Weeki Wachee, Fl. “The geology of Florida makes Weeki Wachee a unique playground. The state is a patchwork of springs that discharge fresh water from underground aquifers” (Ayers & Matson, 2010). Ultimately, I plan to describe not only the changes the area has gone through, but the impact these changes has had on the community. General Overview Although, Hernando County consists of many small towns with an insurmountable amount of history the following essay is about Weeki Wachee, which is 4.4 miles north of Spring Hill, Fl., my current residence. Weeki Wachee is located adjacent to both the gulf and natural springs and the coastal feel is definitely apparent. Moreover, Weeki Wachee Springs is a one of kind attraction along with its Mermaid shows and boat rides it also offers access to their spring fed waterpark. “Weeki Wachee is an enchanted spring the only one of its kind in the world and is one of Florida’s oldest and unique roadside attractions” (Wachee, n.d.). Region Relevance Weeki Wachee is definitely considered rural in comparison to nearby cities such as Tampa, yet it is popular amongst Northerners. With half acre to acre lots as the standard,...
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...In the southern region of New Jersey there are many small suburban towns, one including Woodlynne. Woodlynne is an extremely small town and is very often overlooked due to its size. Woodlynne is a residential area even though the surrounding towns are rich with businesses. Currently the council people and local government are working on creating more business within the small town in order to draw more people. Woodlynne is made up of many different types of people, homes, and small businesses and had an extensive history behind it. Woodlynne is made up of about 2,686 people as recorded in 2009; it is a very small town ("Woodlynne, new jersey," 2011). It is said that the population has decreased 5%, but that can be a result of the recession and the increase in taxes. The income per capita in Woodlynne, New Jersey is approximately $19,682. Woodlynne is very diverse and is made up of 48% White or Caucasian, 23% African-American, 12% Asian, 1% Native American and 16% Other/Mixed ("Woodlynne, nj profile," 2011). The town is made up of %51 females and %49 males. The estimated median income in 2009 was $49,594 which was an increase from the previously recorded $39,138 in 2000 ("Woodlynne, new jersey" 2011). After analyzing the average income, as defined by socioeconomic status levels, Woodlynne is considered a middle-class neighborhood. Although a fairly small town, the government body of Woodlynne was more of a Republican-Conservative position. This has changed with the election of...
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...Fairhope, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia are both amazing cities in their own right. One is enormous, and the other is small. Atlanta is a financial hub that attracts people from around the world, Fairhope is a far less populated city that grows from within. Both cities have astounding beauty that share the same warm feeling that is only found in the southern region of the United States. Although they differ in many aspects, Fairhope, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia share several similarities. The city of Fairhope lies in Baldwin County, Alabama and embodies everything that a small southern town should. Sitting on the Gulf of Mexico, across from Mobile, Fairhope radiates small town charm and southern hospitality. The buildings were made in...
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...The story, based upon the book by Stephen King, adapted for film by Rob Reiner is about four teenage boys setting out to find a boy that is missing and presumed dead in a small town named CastleRock. They hope that, if they find the boy, they will become famous. The film is about the adventure of the journey, but more importantly the discovery of how the young boys cope with the difficulties of growing up in a small town with little hope for a successful future. The main dramatic technique used in the film is symbolism. Just before the group leaves, the two main characters, Gordie and Teddy, pack a handgun (Colt .45) for the trip. This is symbolic of the vulnerability of adolescence and what they would do to protect themselves. A discovery we as the audience make at the start of the film is that each of the characters come from quite violent backgrounds. The boys all find out about the dead body and set off for it when one character, Vern, tells them the story of how a boy got hit by a train and was killed. We assume the boys will be immature about discovering the body due to finding out they have abusive fathers and a family of alcoholics....
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...A small town girl from Iowa. No, that is not a very thrilling opening line but it is completely true. Always tell the truth, something that was important to my parents as they were bringing me up. Small towns in the midwest are known for their good old fashioned values, strong political views, and strong religious opinions. Everyone has an opinion in the midwest and most are very stubborn. Children even at a very young age know that some things are just done because that is the way it is, no questions asked. And, it will never again be like the good old days. To this day, I have never been able to figure out what time period they are talking about. Nevertheless, if one of my elders says it happened in the good old days, then by golly that is the way it was. Most families in small towns consider family history to be very important. Which is true on all sides of my family except where it concerns my...
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...Ever since I was a kid I’ve always had an explicit want to work with animals. Growing I always had pets and loved being around animals, but wasn’t in an area that was specifically known to have wildlife. I was born and raised in the military area of Colorado Springs, Colorado in a generally big city with lots of busy, packed streets and not much room for big animals to roam around. Because of this I always considered being a vet as an option, but after realizing that I wouldn’t always agree with the work entailed with this I changed my “dream job” multiple times growing up. I moved to the small, quiet town of Salton City, California when I was turning 13 and had grown to like such an unwanted little town. I grew up in one area as a kid and had never left the state of Colorado, much less my home city, before our move and it was quite shocking to me when i did. When i arrived here it was complete culture shock and at first i hated it. I couldn’t seem to find friends and was adjusting to everything I knew being turned inside out. I went from being a majority, who knew everyone, who knew the town and was familiar with my surroundings to being a minority, who knew no one, was completely lost, and was constantly uncomfortable. It wasn’t all too bad though and now that I’ve been here for a few years and have gotten to know people, I’ve come to...
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...neighborhood, riding the subway system I dreaded as a schoolkid, and taking in the museums and historical sites and entertainment I enjoyed so much when I lived there. We stop in lots of small towns on the way to and from the city. Many are similar to our own Gold Beach, Oregon, a quiet, friendly town of 1,500 nestled in a fairly large expanse of open space, in our case the ocean and mountains of the Northwest. I always gain insight into myself and my situation in life when I travel. Typically I feel fortunate to have made the transition from city to country life long ago because I feel at home and comfortable in the country. But the city is still exciting and impressive. Here are what I see as the major benefits and drawbacks between city and small town life: Population density: Even as you approach the city on its main freeway or expressway, cars begin crowding closer together and dart in and out of lanes in an effort to get one or two car lengths ahead of a competitor. In the country there is no such competition. Once on foot, the population of the city seems staggering to a small town person. It reminds you of an ant colony, or a cage with too many rats. Money: Most city dwellers would scoff at the $10 jobs that are coveted in the small town, and they would decline to drive the beat up old pickups that seem highly prized in the country. But poverty is greater...
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