It teaches life lessons" but, "we didn't want to put any kids in an uncomfortable situation" (CNN.com). ... Of course, during this time in history, many racial issues arose, but I feel that the book addresses them tastefully. ... The American Library Association's Judith Krug strongly disagrees with the banning of books like "To Kill a Mockingbird" because, "They've stood the test of time. ... Many believe that children should definitely not be exposed to offensive language in books, because if these foul words are in books, how can you expect them not to repeat the words in ...

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The play highlights the beauty and sincerity of impulsive young love in a time where society deemed such happenings as normal. ... She writes with an unflinching honesty about some of her most painful moments in her life and allows readers to dip into her world. ... (Crum) Why ban certain books but not others? ... Similar to William Golding's Lord of the Flies and Cormac McCarthy's The Road, Connell's story depicts what would happen if humans start to devalue the meaning of life and the thin line humans walk that borders insanity versus humanity. ... By reading books like The Mo...

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They have strived to give a steady establishment to my life and future. ... He soon made a rundown of books to read in light of the fact that they were viewed as great books. ... It is my hobby, when I'm bored I read, when I have free time, I read. ... Growing up and seeing my mom constantly fit in some time for reading regardless of how bustling her day was still impacts me. ... My grandma was a receptionist for quite a long time. ...

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Building upon this foundation of literacy, reading books have always been enforced throughout my life. ... The first major literacy moment of my life occurred in the third grade when I joined the Reading Competition Club. ... As I continued to immerse myself in books, I became very addicted to big chapter books. ... When it came time to write for the 8th grade Writing Assessment, I scored a 5, the second highest score possible. ... I began to shift away from books to blog article and news websites to read. ...

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So far, I had only read books with somewhat outlandish plots. "Writing about my own life is a waste of time, there's no way it'll be as interesting as those characters," I thought. ... A lot of my time was spent in the library. I always had at least two books checked out. ... This time in my life is very important to me because it's when I was introduced to poetry, which is one of my favorite forms of literature. ...

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When I was a kid she would always read me picture books and it always made me think. ... I believe that because of that childhood experience with my mom reading me color books all the time, I later got into comics. ... I began to think; "what if my teacher lied to me this whole time.... Afterwards, in Middle School, reading some books and hearing stories in class help restore my passion for writing and I began to write little short stories about things that happened in my life. ... This time when I took it I felt like I knew what I was doing and then I wrote to the best of my ability. ...

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I grew up in California, where as a child I loved my dolls and books. ... I was having my books signed by my favorite author, Wendelin Van Draanen where I was her biggest fan and read all of her books, multiple times. ... I now could relate on a whole different level to her books, which really kept me engaged in her books, as well for others. ... Reading was a hobby for me that brought excitement to my small hometown life, and writing was something I enjoyed very much so. ... Although I still loved to read on my own time, I had difficulty reading what my teachers put in front of me. ...

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During this unfamiliar and strange time in my life, my mom wanted me to have some kind of way to express my thoughts and feelings about the move. ... Caves, was probably one of the coolest and most respectable old dudes I've ever met in my life. ... Caves loved to assign the longest, most boring reading assignments out of our Robert Frost poem books. ... Throughout my life, I've filled journals, sketch books and diaries front to back, blessed with the ability to read and write my own thoughts and ideas out on paper whenever I feel like it. ... In my culture here in America, it'...

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They both decided it was time for me to come live with them. ... The only time I found myself truly happy during my young years were when I would stay up and read myself to sleep. ... I did all this while reading myself to sleep, or finishing three or more books a day that my teachers recommended. ... I would read ahead in classes just for fun, while swapping books among friends. At my most stressful time of exams or standardized test, I found comfort in a book. ...

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The novel David Copperfeild was set in the late 1800's and goes through the life of a young boy maturing in a tormented atmosphere. ... During that time frame, women were thought to be inferior to men. ... Children never had anything important to say during that time period, this is perceived in the novel. ... When a group of students sued to have the books returned. The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the school board and the books were returned. ...

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It sounded funny at the time. ... I know it was a bit eccentric, but after signing about five student loan applications and in essence signing my life and credit away for the time being, I felt that I was entitled to something. A few pieces of paper and several hardback books were just not going to cut it. ... I slowly began to adapt to my new time schedule. ... I would just say no to bagging groceries for the rest of my life. ...

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They know there's an easier and better way to make it in life, just by looking at sports stars and computer geeks, for example. ... Now they understand the uselessness of working like a slave for money and that they need to get angry so they're not pushed around by life. ... They take the used comic books being thrown away and open up their own library of comic books in the basement, charging a dime for a full days' admission. ... "Oh, yes, I hear it all the time," said rich dad. ... It only takes an open mind and the willingness to take time away from "the rat race" for a...

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High school vs. college School plays a very important role in our life. ... Also, in college you have to buy your own books whereas in high school students are loaned books. If the government paid for books for college as it does for high school more people might be able to afford going to college. ... In high school, students get a more general education and time spent doing homework is less. ... Many students choose to take a number of classes at one time. ...

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When Ellie was 17, she met Kyle Smith for the first time. ... By the time Ellie was 35, she was still living with Kyle. ... Several books were made of the poems she wrote. All of the poems tell the period of her life they were written. ... Every child should be given the chance to live the life of a star, if only for a day." ...

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He goes on to describe what it was like to walk into his classroom for the first time, "When I walk in and place my books on the teacher's desk they"ll surely stop throwing things. ... He is set on teaching Economic Citizenship but is sidetracked by the students" moans and groans over opening their books. ... They ask questions about where he is from, what life was like in Ireland, and the girls continually tell him he is cute. ... These students have clearly been taught that only certain skills are important to lead a successful life (trades, etc). ... McCourt writes, "when she sways ...

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In these college years, I do not have much time to read, because of my schedule. ... I have read several books that led me to the internet because I wanted to know more about some of the things or people mentioned in the books. ... Reading is such an important part of one's life that is not appreciated enough. ... Once it used to be an escape for me, but now it is a time-staking endeavor. It is my goal, by the time I graduate, to get my attitude back to where it was. ...

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The way I take things, and most high school students take things, is one day at a time. ... Only time will tell, but in 20 years I see practically a brand new me. ... I started writing poetry at the age of 15, and I already have 3 of my poems appearing in books in the USA and UK. My goal, in 20 years, is to have at least 5 books of my own poetry published, be a well known poet in the US, and hopefully win some awards. ... Although I will have traveled 20 years down the path of my life, my involvement in community service will not have changed since I was a young man. ...

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Introduction: Today I would like to tell you a little about my life, who I am and some of my life experiences that have made me who I am. ... Would it change your outlook on life? ... I felt (at the time) that having fun was more exciting than books. 2. ... (transition) I changed avenues and was married a short time later. ... Life is precious and we should enjoy every minute of it and live life to the fullest, one day at a time. ...

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Education plays a very significant role in making my life as complete and fulfilling as possible. ... The whole time in high school, I have struggled to maintain my results because of my dyslexia. ... Call me old fashion, but I still like the fact of having a one on one with professors and read books versus emailing professors and read e-books. ... Now think of going back to school to get degree, when one has a full time job, and a family, as well. ... It is a life-long process to each person that need to be reinforced throughout life....

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His most popular books were: How To Read A Book and The Art of Getting a Liberal Education in 1940. ... Some other points he made were that 10% of age eligible kids made it to high school the beginning of the 20th century, and that in our present time frame, approximately 100% attend, although, many do not complete secondary schooling for we have a "quantity versus quality" mentality. ... He called for an "enlargement of understanding" through non-text books - "historical, scientific, philosophical, poems, stories and essays." ... He felt that most learning is not "real-life", and that chi...

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In the essay "Achievement of Desire," author Richard Rodriguez, describes the difficulties balancing life in the academic world and the life of a working class family. ... He was always top of his class, and rather than spending his time out with friends or with his family he spent his time with books and notes. Initially, this approach makes Rodriguez stand out as an exceptional student, but as time goes on, he becomes an outsider both at home and in school. ... When entering a new environment people must find a way to balance their life new life with the life that they came from. ... Ro...

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In only being allowed to do reports for three books I am glad I chose "Wrestling Sturbridge" as one of the three. ... This time, for Ben, is an abstract yet virtuous time in which he questions his ideas, his morals, his aspirations, and most of all his ability. ... This nervousness fuels Ben's need to succeed, on the mat, and in life. ... Ben wants a better life then that. Ben's mind is finally at ease in the end as he discovers not everyone gets what they want out of life. ...

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Also another is just life in general between college and in high school. ... And you have to take the best care of your books or you get fined, which means you can't write or take notes in them. Then you have your big differences such as dorm life, or living on campus. ... And the last and probably the most difference between college and high school are going to ones responsibility in school, sports, and life in general. ... For example, you can't always eat junk food and drink soda all the time. ...

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I want to be successful and rich so I can have all the good things in life. I figure that since my career thus far has reached its peak, I"ll have to hit the books. ... Although I am pretty good at organizational skills at work, I am not as good with the same skills in my personal life. I tend to bring work home with me all the time. ... By the time that I get home, my mind is exhausted. ...

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During lunch I help open up milk cartons and other food they struggle to open, and then I help when it's time to clean up and throw everything into the trash. ... I knew making these books really helped the teacher because she has a lot to do since the teachers at Willow teach every subject to their students. After making the books I got to work with a group of students at their desks. ... The first thing I noticed about the population I was working with was that most of the students were black whereas in my daily life and growing up I was mostly with white students. ...

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