Semester Deux, Blog Seven: Honors Blog

America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals

I have been watching and learning about America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals ever since I was a child. They always fascinated me and when I had the chance to write about them I took it.

America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals took it’s first steps when people from England began to come to America, or the new land. In 1706 the main colonization of America started and this was really when America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals was born. They were not at all yet formed and very dependant on their Mother England. The more time that was spent in America the more independent it became from it’s mother. As they got into their teenager years they began to resent their parents and America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals took its first steps into the sunlight when in 1775 America charged into battle and finally broke away from the British Government. America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals shouted “No more kings!” at the top of their lungs and slammed the door on mother England. America saw the fault in having a king and broke free.

The first major documentation of America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals was the Declaration of Independence. It was 1776 and they were in college at the time and this was part of their graduating thesis. It states “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.” This was a huge step away from European ideals stating that the people have a write to fix or abolish a destructive form of government. This was America’s Rebellion Against European defining statement It helped them decide what they wanted to do with their life. It told the world who they were and how they planned to run themselves. It made them their own person. The Declaration of Independence it now known world wide.

Then they wrote the Constitution and the Bill of rights. America was a Union of states each with their own power and the constitution was that agreement in writing. These documents defined the type of government that would be used. Three branches of government with equal power to watch over each other. This broke another European Ideal: Europe’s old dusty government with a king and no people choice.

The last huge thing America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals was to help George Washington to step down from his presidency. America seemed to want to keep Washington as their president and turn him into more of a king but Washington new his term was up and he stepped down. This was so unique for someone to step down from a position of power where they were wanted. It was so unique and it led to another president being elected and it showed how well the system worked.

America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals, after spending time aways from home and living on their own for a while found a way to get over their resentment of their parents. Europe and America now have a wonderful relationship and spend time together. They trade things and back each other up in fights. They broke free and learned from each other as America’s Rebellion Against European Ideals grew up.

Semester Deux, Blog Six

Link to three outstanding Ampersand article pitches that you have seen on other students' blogs.

What makes each one stand out to you? What makes you believe these pitches would lead to great articles? Write a paragraph for each.

Maira's 3 Pitches

Pitch Number One:

I was thinking about writing my article based off of a few main quotes. I would have a my first quote to start the essay, and that would lead to me explaining how my day was based off of that. Then my next quote could help me move into the next subject of how I grew. And I could write the essay like that.

I like this pitch because

Pitch Number Two:

I could write the essay in a timeline format, I could start out with the time I wake up and how I start my day all the way until I finish the day. All the while I could be adding things that have improved my life and how certain things affected me,etc.

Pitch Number Three:

I could also write my article like from the viewpoint of either the camera I borrowed to take all of my pictures, or my laptop that I took to the internship quite a few days, or even my coffee mug I took to the internship everyday. This way I could have things from a different perspective and explain how it would seem things are and then later add what I was thinking into the story.

Semester Dos, Blog Five

Write out three "pitches" for three different Ampersand articles that you might write for this year's publication.

Write about how a piece of clothing is made in detail and through out add in quotes and explanation of how my work was.

Talk about Barrie's life and how she got where she was. Talk about one of her designs and the inspiration for it.

Talk about all the hard parts of owning your own business and how horrible it can be.

Semester Two, Blog Four

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By0BP1hDLB5ENzJhNWFmYmMtYjljOS00MTBlLWI3YjItNTk1Y2E0MmI5MzAw&hl=en

This article is inspirational because it talks about a different kind of work experience. It talks about a horrible boring time and it's really different from a lot of other articles you read about a work experience.

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By0BP1hDLB5EMzFjYTY5M2YtZTMyZi00OWU4LWE0NjktZWU4M2I0ZmIyZmU1&hl=en

This article is different from an average article it talks about budget problems in California and the people who are/were trying to do something about it. The writing is powerful and makes me think and want to do something too.

https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0By0BP1hDLB5ENzc3ZTZjMzQtN2VhZi00YmNjLTgzMDUtMTRmZjcwNGVkMjYw&hl=en

H writes about something completely different from some stupid article about growth and a day at work. I like this because there is nothing really about what he did he talks about a problem and something crazy in the work place.

Semester Two, Blog Three

Post links to two exemplary interviews that you can use as models for your mentor interview.

Under each link, describe the writing techniques that the author/interviewer uses to create a finished piece of writing that both accurately portrays the interview subject as well as results in a polished work that the reader can enjoy.

Consider the structure of the overall piece, what information is in the beginning and/or end, if an introduction is used, if there is additional writing throughout the piece, if there are references to any follow up questions, physical formatting, etc.

http://www.rupertgrint.net/times-exclusive-interview-rupert-grint-–-can-i-have-my-life-back-now

In this interview the author starts with an explanation of where they are a fun anecdote about the subject. In between places where they had quotes from Grint the author describes him and adds in his own writing. I don't really like the way this is formatted. You can't tell where the questions start and the answers are.

http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/emma-watson/2/

The author spends about a whole page just talking about Emma Watson. Then when the interview begins he starts with light questions that make the reader smile. I like the format because you can really easily tell who's talking and where the questions are and where the answers are.

Semester Two, Blog Two

What have you read lately (say, since last semester), that you found interesting?

I actually read a bunch on the internet about Freemasonry and the Free Masons and their place in history.

Why did it catch your attention?

Well I mean you never really think about it until you start to look a little deeper and their affiliation with everything is insane. I mean it might just be a conspiracy but it's pretty amazing.

Semester Two, Blog Number One!

What are the big ideas that you are taking from internship into the next steps in your life?

Back in the world of adolescents I have to think about what I'm going to do with my future and post internship I really feel like being a small business owner is something I could succeed in. So looking at colleges that could help me prepare to do that is something I should do.

What are your plans for the coming semester?

I want to look at more colleges and spend time with the college advisor to figure out where I should be looking and what else I qualify for. I want to do my best to keep my grades up and do anything that can push me forward to a successful future.