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Poverty in America Today

One of the issues Born Brightis about is the problem of poverty in America. The author, C. Nicole Mason, tells the story on what her childhood was like growing up with just barely the necessities. Through many points of her life, her family had to rely on food stamps and get support from the government, or borrow money from friends just to afford dinner. Living in poverty was one of the big…

Do You need Determination to Succeed?

Determination

One must be determined to succeed or it is portless to put in the effort. Determination is the root of success, without determination you can not achieve anything. Everyone has goals they set but the amount of determination is the final factor that decides if they will reach their goals.  Everyday I see people focused working intensely at their goals, some goals maybe getting good…

Final Response: Research Analysis for Independent Reading “Hoops”

Matthew McAlvey

10/28/2018

1st Hour American Lit

Mrs. Reed

  Hoops

This book Hoopsoffers a lot of good content from referring to common American struggles for inner-city teens. I believe inner-city kids have a more difficult chance, but can be successful if they have the help and stay safe. The book follows a normal teenager named Lonnie throughout his life in the Harlem. As he looks to catch a…

The Greatest American Values

Sam Carrier

Mrs. Reed

American Lit 1st Hour

4 October 2018

With America being the super power that it is, one has to wonder what got us to the point that we are at now. America has gone through countless hardships; as our ancestors have fought for it to be free. With each challenge the U.S has faced, we have endured ,overcome, and some might even say prospered. With these said challenges I…

America is Diverse, but is it Equal?

Many Americans believe that America is a place of freedom and equality, no matter what background a person comes from. The culture and foods have been adapted from other countries to create a distinct culture of America. For example, there is no official language or religion for the United States. Everyone is allowed to believe in what they want and celebrate what they choose. That is what makes…

America’s Hate

When people think of America, they think of bald eagles, red, white and blue, McDonald’s, guns, football, the Statue of Liberty, and the presidents. These are all generalizations. Stereotypes. Anyone who lives in America knows it’s not just about family cookouts and fireworks in the summertime. Just as outsiders generalize Americans, insiders generalize Americans, too. In the late 1950s to the…