Father Nathan Finnin helps eighth grade students at Canterbury Episcopal School in Greensboro write and deliver sermons. He uses works by Ernest Hemingway and references from popular culture like Toy Story to help students explore their faith and discuss personal struggles. One student, Mary Derrick, overcame her extreme shyness and selective mutism to deliver a powerful four minute sermon about her condition, with Father Finnin's guidance and encouragement through multiple rehearsals. Father Finnin aims to help students recognize that faith is already present in their lives rather than something that needs to be created.
The document lists irregular verbs in simple past tense and their past form equivalents. It then provides examples sentences using these past tense irregular verbs. These include: "Helen read an interesting book last night. They had Japanese food for lunch. He swam in the pool." It concludes with two sets of 12 sentences for listening practice that employ various past tense irregular verbs like "met", "told", "spoke", "went", "came", "forgot", "did", "had", "thought", "wrote", and "called".
This book summary provides context and analyzes the plot of Cecily von Ziegesar's book "Reckless". It introduces four teenage girls attending a high school where backstabbing is common. A new student, Jenny, manipulates her way into the social scene by seducing the hottest guys, including her roommate's boyfriend. This causes conflict between the girls. Eventually, the drama climaxes when secrets are revealed, but the girls reconcile by the end of the book. The theme is about interpersonal relationships and prioritizing loyalty among friends. The evaluation rates the book positively for those who enjoy dramatic high school stories.
This book report summarizes the book Henry Reed, Inc. by Keith Roberson. It describes the setting as Hank's grandparents' house in Princeton, New Jersey in the past. It provides a character description of Hank as nice, helpful and loving insects. The solution or plot is for Hank to find what people in New Jersey do differently from people in Italy and to find the dog's home and owner. The favorite part is when Hank went to his room and Agony the dog started howling. The theme is described as hope and experience.
Ernest J. Gaines was born on a plantation in Louisiana where his family had lived for five generations. He moved to California for better educational opportunities and discovered a love of reading. Gaines went to college and served in the military before becoming a full-time writer. He wrote about the African American experience to realistically portray blacks, which was not common at the time. Gaines wrote several acclaimed novels and stories that were adapted for television. He continues to write from his home in Louisiana on the plantation where his family once lived.
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Jack and Annie travel to the prairie via their magic treehouse, where they hope to find something to help free their friend Morgan from a spell. They discover a one-room schoolhouse and decide to learn something there. During recess, they see a lonely boy being bullied. After school ends, a twister appears as they try to return to the treehouse, pursuing them. They must escape the twister to make it back safely and lift the spell on their friend.
This document summarizes the book "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks. It discusses the main characters including London Carter, a bad boy, and Jamie Sullivan, a kind girl who is religious. The story is about how London and Jamie fall in love despite their differences. However, Jamie becomes ill with leukemia. By the end, London looks back on their time together and believes in miracles, leaving it ambiguous whether Jamie survives. The document analyzes themes of personal change and the power of love.
Catherine receives a mysterious text from her friend Jaslene who disappeared over a year ago. As Catherine investigates, she receives more texts revealing secrets about Jaslene's past. Each text comes with a mission for Catherine that, if failed, results in harm to a loved one. Catherine's ex-boyfriend Chris, who was violent towards Jaslene, becomes a suspect. At a high school party, the story of Jaslene's disappearance is revealed, with her step-brother and ex-boyfriend Chris revealed to be the killers due to Jaslene's manipulative behavior.
The document provides reviews of 14 books written by Jacelia (Jc) Breedlove. Each review is 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the plot and noting the reviewer's favorite part. The books cover a range of genres including graphic novels, science fiction, romance, realistic fiction and more. The reviews are concise, highlighting key elements of characters, stories and what most engaged the reviewer in each book.
The document lists irregular verbs in simple past tense and their past form equivalents. It then provides examples sentences using these past tense irregular verbs. These include: "Helen read an interesting book last night. They had Japanese food for lunch. He swam in the pool." It concludes with two sets of 12 sentences for listening practice that employ various past tense irregular verbs like "met", "told", "spoke", "went", "came", "forgot", "did", "had", "thought", "wrote", and "called".
This book summary provides context and analyzes the plot of Cecily von Ziegesar's book "Reckless". It introduces four teenage girls attending a high school where backstabbing is common. A new student, Jenny, manipulates her way into the social scene by seducing the hottest guys, including her roommate's boyfriend. This causes conflict between the girls. Eventually, the drama climaxes when secrets are revealed, but the girls reconcile by the end of the book. The theme is about interpersonal relationships and prioritizing loyalty among friends. The evaluation rates the book positively for those who enjoy dramatic high school stories.
This book report summarizes the book Henry Reed, Inc. by Keith Roberson. It describes the setting as Hank's grandparents' house in Princeton, New Jersey in the past. It provides a character description of Hank as nice, helpful and loving insects. The solution or plot is for Hank to find what people in New Jersey do differently from people in Italy and to find the dog's home and owner. The favorite part is when Hank went to his room and Agony the dog started howling. The theme is described as hope and experience.
Ernest J. Gaines was born on a plantation in Louisiana where his family had lived for five generations. He moved to California for better educational opportunities and discovered a love of reading. Gaines went to college and served in the military before becoming a full-time writer. He wrote about the African American experience to realistically portray blacks, which was not common at the time. Gaines wrote several acclaimed novels and stories that were adapted for television. He continues to write from his home in Louisiana on the plantation where his family once lived.
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Jack and Annie travel to the prairie via their magic treehouse, where they hope to find something to help free their friend Morgan from a spell. They discover a one-room schoolhouse and decide to learn something there. During recess, they see a lonely boy being bullied. After school ends, a twister appears as they try to return to the treehouse, pursuing them. They must escape the twister to make it back safely and lift the spell on their friend.
This document summarizes the book "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks. It discusses the main characters including London Carter, a bad boy, and Jamie Sullivan, a kind girl who is religious. The story is about how London and Jamie fall in love despite their differences. However, Jamie becomes ill with leukemia. By the end, London looks back on their time together and believes in miracles, leaving it ambiguous whether Jamie survives. The document analyzes themes of personal change and the power of love.
Catherine receives a mysterious text from her friend Jaslene who disappeared over a year ago. As Catherine investigates, she receives more texts revealing secrets about Jaslene's past. Each text comes with a mission for Catherine that, if failed, results in harm to a loved one. Catherine's ex-boyfriend Chris, who was violent towards Jaslene, becomes a suspect. At a high school party, the story of Jaslene's disappearance is revealed, with her step-brother and ex-boyfriend Chris revealed to be the killers due to Jaslene's manipulative behavior.
The document provides reviews of 14 books written by Jacelia (Jc) Breedlove. Each review is 1-2 paragraphs summarizing the plot and noting the reviewer's favorite part. The books cover a range of genres including graphic novels, science fiction, romance, realistic fiction and more. The reviews are concise, highlighting key elements of characters, stories and what most engaged the reviewer in each book.
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The document provides background on author Myra Infante Sheridan and discusses her collection of short stories titled "Combustible Sinners and Other Stories". The stories explore life in an evangelical Christian, Mexican-American community and themes of identity, culture, religion and sexuality. They deal with issues like struggling with guilt after kissing a boy, questioning one's sexuality, fears of pregnancy, and working as migrant workers. The stories give insights into navigating intersecting faith and culture and received praise from students for their relatability, language, and portrayal of real-life struggles.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories was going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Tamra Dollar grew up in a religious home where she spent much of her childhood in church and reading the Bible. She loved watching Romper Room as a young child and would write letters to Ms. Margaret, learning to write her name in the process. Dollar attended an experimental elementary school in Washington where reading and writing were taught through an embedded science curriculum. She has always loved reading since childhood and credits her college reading professor with inspiring her to become a literacy teacher and coach. Currently, she teaches struggling readers using the Read 180 program and is a strong proponent of instructional and digital literacy.
The document describes a young girl named Koh Fang Yee who began exhibiting bizarre snake-like behaviors such as hissing, darting her tongue, and crawling on the ground. Her parents brought her to doctors, counselors, and spiritual mediums but no one could explain or cure her condition. An Australian monk, Reverend Abhinyana, visited and said a prayer ceremony for Fang Yee during which her strange behavior occurred again. Mysteriously, her condition then disappeared as suddenly as it had come on, and she fully recovered to continue her education.
This document provides background on the author's grandfather Bill Powell. It summarizes Bill's family history and upbringing. Both of Bill's parents died when he was young. His mother and her siblings remained very close as they grew up. Bill's parents married young and had three sons, though two died in childhood from illness and accidents due to lack of medical care. Bill's family lived in poverty and struggled financially for many years before eventually paying off their farm through growing tobacco.
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The document provides an analysis of Maya Angelou's works and influence. It discusses how her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings uses vivid imagery and words to deeply connect with readers and validate their experiences. The document also summarizes how Angelou's words have inspired many, including inmates and activists working for social change. Overall, the document explores Angelou's ability to use language to raise awareness and inspire people to be better.
This book report summarizes the novel "Lonely Hearts Club" by Elizabeth Eulberg. It discusses the main characters including Penny Lane, the founder of the Lonely Hearts Club, and her friends Tracy, Diane, Nate, and Ryan. The book follows Penny as she falls for her long-time friend Nate but has her heart broken when he cheats on her. She then starts the club to support herself and other girls experiencing heartbreak. By the end, Penny finds new love with Ryan while helping her friends through their relationships.
Nora Ephron was a screenwriter, director, and author who came from a family of screenwriters, with both of her parents being successful Hollywood screenwriters in the 1940s-1950s. She grew up in an unconventional household for the time, with her mother Phoebe not adhering to traditional gender roles and focusing on her career over housework, which influenced Ephron to also pursue a career in writing and filmmaking. Throughout her life and career, Ephron drew inspiration from her family experiences and relationships, often turning personal material into her films, novels, and essays.
The theme of the story is "There is no place like your own home."
Some key events that support this theme include:
- Mara sat by the school gate waiting for her sister Mila to pick her up after school.
- Mara looked at her watch repeatedly, showing her eagerness to go home.
- When Mila finally arrived, Mara said "I am glad you are here," expressing relief at being able to go home.
- Mila then tells Mara "Let's go home. Mama said it's time for dinner," emphasizing the comfort and security of returning to their family home.
So through Mara's waiting and expressed gladness at being able to go home with
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The document provides background on author Myra Infante Sheridan and discusses her collection of short stories titled "Combustible Sinners and Other Stories". The stories explore life in an evangelical Christian, Mexican-American community and themes of identity, culture, religion and sexuality. They deal with issues like struggling with guilt after kissing a boy, questioning one's sexuality, fears of pregnancy, and working as migrant workers. The stories give insights into navigating intersecting faith and culture and received praise from students for their relatability, language, and portrayal of real-life struggles.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories was going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Ellie Hodgson's favorite food is fried eggplant, favorite movie is Kindergarten Cop, and favorite book is Love, Aubrey. She has a sister named Adrienne and pets including guinea pigs, a cat, and a dog. One of her favorite memories is going to Interlochen Arts Camp where she initially felt nervous but was befriended by her bunkmate Everleigh, and they have remained close friends since.
Tamra Dollar grew up in a religious home where she spent much of her childhood in church and reading the Bible. She loved watching Romper Room as a young child and would write letters to Ms. Margaret, learning to write her name in the process. Dollar attended an experimental elementary school in Washington where reading and writing were taught through an embedded science curriculum. She has always loved reading since childhood and credits her college reading professor with inspiring her to become a literacy teacher and coach. Currently, she teaches struggling readers using the Read 180 program and is a strong proponent of instructional and digital literacy.
The document describes a young girl named Koh Fang Yee who began exhibiting bizarre snake-like behaviors such as hissing, darting her tongue, and crawling on the ground. Her parents brought her to doctors, counselors, and spiritual mediums but no one could explain or cure her condition. An Australian monk, Reverend Abhinyana, visited and said a prayer ceremony for Fang Yee during which her strange behavior occurred again. Mysteriously, her condition then disappeared as suddenly as it had come on, and she fully recovered to continue her education.
This document provides background on the author's grandfather Bill Powell. It summarizes Bill's family history and upbringing. Both of Bill's parents died when he was young. His mother and her siblings remained very close as they grew up. Bill's parents married young and had three sons, though two died in childhood from illness and accidents due to lack of medical care. Bill's family lived in poverty and struggled financially for many years before eventually paying off their farm through growing tobacco.
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This book report summarizes the novel "Lonely Hearts Club" by Elizabeth Eulberg. It discusses the main characters including Penny Lane, the founder of the Lonely Hearts Club, and her friends Tracy, Diane, Nate, and Ryan. The book follows Penny as she falls for her long-time friend Nate but has her heart broken when he cheats on her. She then starts the club to support herself and other girls experiencing heartbreak. By the end, Penny finds new love with Ryan while helping her friends through their relationships.
Nora Ephron was a screenwriter, director, and author who came from a family of screenwriters, with both of her parents being successful Hollywood screenwriters in the 1940s-1950s. She grew up in an unconventional household for the time, with her mother Phoebe not adhering to traditional gender roles and focusing on her career over housework, which influenced Ephron to also pursue a career in writing and filmmaking. Throughout her life and career, Ephron drew inspiration from her family experiences and relationships, often turning personal material into her films, novels, and essays.
The theme of the story is "There is no place like your own home."
Some key events that support this theme include:
- Mara sat by the school gate waiting for her sister Mila to pick her up after school.
- Mara looked at her watch repeatedly, showing her eagerness to go home.
- When Mila finally arrived, Mara said "I am glad you are here," expressing relief at being able to go home.
- Mila then tells Mara "Let's go home. Mama said it's time for dinner," emphasizing the comfort and security of returning to their family home.
So through Mara's waiting and expressed gladness at being able to go home with
2. Of course, that was 20 years ago when I walked around barefoot, scribbled gibberish in a notebook and anchored myself to a bar stool
for hours at my best friend's bar so I could watch the sun set over the sea.
Oh, but I still remember.
Hanging with the ghost of Papa.
Anyway, Father Finnin mentioned he uses Hemingway’s “ and “ I asked him why,
and he rattled off this quote like scripture:
For Whom The Bell Tolls’’ Farewell to Arms.’’
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at broken places.’’
That’s from “Farewell To Arms,’’ Hemingway’s book from 1929. And that’s what Father Finnin wanted his students to see today.
They listened to tunes, too. You’ll see Father Finnin’s faith playlist to the upper left. And they watched movies.
It was all to get students like Mary in the right frame of mind.
Take “Toy Story.’’
“It’s that scene when Andy gets a new toy and writes his name at the bottom,’’ Father Finnin says. “In baptism, we’re marked as
children of God in a similar way. We all have God’s name written on the bottom of our feet, and the kids kind of dig that.’’
Father Finnin uses the tent poles of popular culture to help students find their faith.
And what does he hope they learn?
“I hope they come to realize that faith isn’t something you have to create,’’ he says. “It’s something you recognize. Theology and God
surrounds us already. So, it’s not a matter of creating it. It’s a matter of stopping and recognizing it and being aware of it. It’s not about
introducing the divine in everyday life. It’s about recognizing it and letting everyone be aware of it.
“Kids at this age understand this in a real way, and kids, they’re much smarter than what we give them credit for.’’
Father Finnin understood that early.
By the time he was a teenager, his mother died. She was a guidance counselor, and he was a kid who ended up with big questions that
he wasn’t afraid to ask like “Why do bad things happen to good people and how do I understand that, God?’’