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Mary is sent from India to live with her uncle in a large, dark house in England after her mother dies of illness. She explores the house and meets the gardener Ben who tells her about a secret garden. Mary finds the key and discovers a beautiful garden, where she later finds her sick cousin Colin and they become friends, helping Colin recover his health.
Thomas awakens with no memory in an elevator with other teenage boys who have formed a community called the Glade. They are trapped in a changing maze where mechanical Grievers roam at night, and the organization WICKED is running experiments on them. Thomas emerges as a leader who helps the boys escape the maze in a battle against the Grievers. They learn of a disease plaguing the outside world called the Flare.
Anne Frank kept a diary from 1942 to 1944 while in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam. She was forced into hiding with her family and four others after the German occupation of the Netherlands. In her diary, she documents her experiences in the secret annex, including her struggles sharing close quarters with others and her burgeoning romance with Peter. Unfortunately, the eight people in hiding were eventually discovered and arrested in 1944. Anne and her sister both died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Only her father Otto survived.
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about the document:
Mary is sent from India to live with her uncle in a large, dark house in England after her mother dies of illness. She explores the house and meets the gardener Ben who tells her about a secret garden. Mary finds the key and discovers a beautiful garden, where she later finds her sick cousin Colin and they become friends, helping Colin recover his health.
Thomas awakens with no memory in an elevator with other teenage boys who have formed a community called the Glade. They are trapped in a changing maze where mechanical Grievers roam at night, and the organization WICKED is running experiments on them. Thomas emerges as a leader who helps the boys escape the maze in a battle against the Grievers. They learn of a disease plaguing the outside world called the Flare.
Anne Frank kept a diary from 1942 to 1944 while in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam. She was forced into hiding with her family and four others after the German occupation of the Netherlands. In her diary, she documents her experiences in the secret annex, including her struggles sharing close quarters with others and her burgeoning romance with Peter. Unfortunately, the eight people in hiding were eventually discovered and arrested in 1944. Anne and her sister both died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Only her father Otto survived.
Rudyard Kipling was an English author born in 1865 in Bombay, India. He is known for works like The Jungle Book and Kim. Some of his most famous poems include "If—" and "Gunga Din." Kipling drew much inspiration from his time living in India as a child and working as a journalist there as a young adult. He went on to receive the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language recipient. Kipling lived most of his later life in Sussex, England, where his home is now a museum dedicated to his works. He had a prolific career writing short stories, poems, and novels, but died in 1936 at the age of 70 in London.
Emily Dickinson was a prominent 19th century American poet born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was well-educated but became a recluse later in life, rarely leaving her family's home. Dickinson wrote nearly 1800 poems that were unpublished until after her death, dealing with themes of nature, mortality, and faith. Her unconventional use of form and syntax made her a pioneering figure in American poetry. Dickinson's poems were first published in 1890 and interest in her work has grown significantly over time, cementing her status as one of the greatest American poets.
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer born in 1809 in Boston. He was orphaned as a child and was adopted by John Allan. Poe struggled financially throughout his life despite working as an editor and writer. He is considered one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is famous for works like "The Raven" and pioneering detective fiction and the mystery genre. Poe died under mysterious circumstances in 1849 at the age of 40.
The document provides an overview and analysis of John Steinbeck's short story "The Pearl". It summarizes the plot, including that Kino discovers a large pearl that he hopes will improve his family's life but instead brings them danger and misfortune. The document also analyzes major themes like the corrupting influence of wealth, the struggle between social classes in Mexico, and the importance of family. It provides context about Steinbeck and the story's symbolic and allegorical nature.
This PowerPoint presentation was created to accompany a US History lecture on the American Enlightenment and its influence on American Founding Fathers, such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine.
Miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children anna sharshonRochesspp
The document provides a biography and background on Ransom Riggs, the author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. It discusses that Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland and later moved to Florida. As a child, he enjoyed writing stories and making films. He went to college to study English and filmmaking. The book Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was published in 2011. The document also includes a student book report that summarizes the plot of the novel, introduces the main characters, and provides other details about the story.
William Blake was an English artist and poet born in 1757 who received his education at the Royal Academy of Art's Schools of Design. He is considered an influential figure of the Romantic Age whose paintings and writings have inspired many. The document discusses two of Blake's poems, "A Poison Tree" and "To the Evening Star," providing analysis of their themes of anger/hatred and love respectively, as well as their poetic form. It also briefly profiles Blake and includes images of two of his artworks.
This document provides a summary of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It describes the main plot points, including four young Athenian lovers - Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena - who get lost in a forest where their love lives become entangled due to the magical interference of Oberon and Puck, the mischievous king and servant of the fairies. It also gives background details on the characters, original performance date, and synopsis of the play's acts.
The document provides context about Stephen Crane and his short story "The Open Boat". It summarizes that the story was based on Crane's real-life experience of being stranded at sea after his ship sank. The story follows four men - a cook, correspondent, oiler, and captain - as they try to survive in a lifeboat in stormy seas off the coast of Florida. Over the course of two nights in harsh conditions, they must battle the powerful sea as they hope to be rescued. In a dramatic ending, they are finally forced to swim ashore but tragically discover that the strongest swimmer has drowned, highlighting the sea's unpredictable power.
Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric born in 1667 in Dublin, Ireland. He is regarded as one of the foremost prose satirists in English. Some of his most famous works include A Tale of a Tub (1704), Gulliver's Travels (1726), and A Modest Proposal (1729). Swift used satire to criticize humanity and politics. He received his education from Kilkenny School and Trinity College Dublin, earning degrees including an MA from Oxford and doctorate from Trinity College. Throughout his career, Swift pseudonymously wrote political pamphlets and satires that brought him fame and influence as one of the most powerful
Class vii eng lit - to-kill-a-mockingbird chapter 14 - 31 questions Nazib Uchchhas
These discussion points provide questions about each chapter in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". The questions probe key events in the plot, such as Tom Robinson's trial and its aftermath, as well as themes of racial injustice, loss of innocence, and the moral courage of standing up for equality.
Edmund spenser was an English poet best known for the faerie Queene an epic poem. He is recognised as one of the premier craftmen of nascent modern english verse and is often considered one of the greatest poet in the English language
Information about the CAE and some useful tips how to practice. The information is taken from the Cambridge English Advanced handbook for teachers (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/cambridge-english-advanced-handbook-2015.pdf)
This document provides guidance on writing a formal argumentative essay. It discusses the key components of an argumentative essay including the introduction, body, and conclusion. The body should include multiple arguments supported by evidence. One should anticipate and refute counterarguments. Formal language requires an objective tone without informal language or contractions. Paragraphs need topic sentences, and coherence is created through linking words.
Rudyard Kipling was an English author born in 1865 in Bombay, India. He is known for works like The Jungle Book and Kim. Some of his most famous poems include "If—" and "Gunga Din." Kipling drew much inspiration from his time living in India as a child and working as a journalist there as a young adult. He went on to receive the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language recipient. Kipling lived most of his later life in Sussex, England, where his home is now a museum dedicated to his works. He had a prolific career writing short stories, poems, and novels, but died in 1936 at the age of 70 in London.
Emily Dickinson was a prominent 19th century American poet born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was well-educated but became a recluse later in life, rarely leaving her family's home. Dickinson wrote nearly 1800 poems that were unpublished until after her death, dealing with themes of nature, mortality, and faith. Her unconventional use of form and syntax made her a pioneering figure in American poetry. Dickinson's poems were first published in 1890 and interest in her work has grown significantly over time, cementing her status as one of the greatest American poets.
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer born in 1809 in Boston. He was orphaned as a child and was adopted by John Allan. Poe struggled financially throughout his life despite working as an editor and writer. He is considered one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is famous for works like "The Raven" and pioneering detective fiction and the mystery genre. Poe died under mysterious circumstances in 1849 at the age of 40.
The document provides an overview and analysis of John Steinbeck's short story "The Pearl". It summarizes the plot, including that Kino discovers a large pearl that he hopes will improve his family's life but instead brings them danger and misfortune. The document also analyzes major themes like the corrupting influence of wealth, the struggle between social classes in Mexico, and the importance of family. It provides context about Steinbeck and the story's symbolic and allegorical nature.
This PowerPoint presentation was created to accompany a US History lecture on the American Enlightenment and its influence on American Founding Fathers, such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine.
Miss peregrine’s home for peculiar children anna sharshonRochesspp
The document provides a biography and background on Ransom Riggs, the author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. It discusses that Riggs was born on a farm in Maryland and later moved to Florida. As a child, he enjoyed writing stories and making films. He went to college to study English and filmmaking. The book Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children was published in 2011. The document also includes a student book report that summarizes the plot of the novel, introduces the main characters, and provides other details about the story.
William Blake was an English artist and poet born in 1757 who received his education at the Royal Academy of Art's Schools of Design. He is considered an influential figure of the Romantic Age whose paintings and writings have inspired many. The document discusses two of Blake's poems, "A Poison Tree" and "To the Evening Star," providing analysis of their themes of anger/hatred and love respectively, as well as their poetic form. It also briefly profiles Blake and includes images of two of his artworks.
This document provides a summary of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It describes the main plot points, including four young Athenian lovers - Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena - who get lost in a forest where their love lives become entangled due to the magical interference of Oberon and Puck, the mischievous king and servant of the fairies. It also gives background details on the characters, original performance date, and synopsis of the play's acts.
The document provides context about Stephen Crane and his short story "The Open Boat". It summarizes that the story was based on Crane's real-life experience of being stranded at sea after his ship sank. The story follows four men - a cook, correspondent, oiler, and captain - as they try to survive in a lifeboat in stormy seas off the coast of Florida. Over the course of two nights in harsh conditions, they must battle the powerful sea as they hope to be rescued. In a dramatic ending, they are finally forced to swim ashore but tragically discover that the strongest swimmer has drowned, highlighting the sea's unpredictable power.
Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist, poet, and cleric born in 1667 in Dublin, Ireland. He is regarded as one of the foremost prose satirists in English. Some of his most famous works include A Tale of a Tub (1704), Gulliver's Travels (1726), and A Modest Proposal (1729). Swift used satire to criticize humanity and politics. He received his education from Kilkenny School and Trinity College Dublin, earning degrees including an MA from Oxford and doctorate from Trinity College. Throughout his career, Swift pseudonymously wrote political pamphlets and satires that brought him fame and influence as one of the most powerful
Class vii eng lit - to-kill-a-mockingbird chapter 14 - 31 questions Nazib Uchchhas
These discussion points provide questions about each chapter in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". The questions probe key events in the plot, such as Tom Robinson's trial and its aftermath, as well as themes of racial injustice, loss of innocence, and the moral courage of standing up for equality.
Edmund spenser was an English poet best known for the faerie Queene an epic poem. He is recognised as one of the premier craftmen of nascent modern english verse and is often considered one of the greatest poet in the English language
Information about the CAE and some useful tips how to practice. The information is taken from the Cambridge English Advanced handbook for teachers (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/cambridge-english-advanced-handbook-2015.pdf)
This document provides guidance on writing a formal argumentative essay. It discusses the key components of an argumentative essay including the introduction, body, and conclusion. The body should include multiple arguments supported by evidence. One should anticipate and refute counterarguments. Formal language requires an objective tone without informal language or contractions. Paragraphs need topic sentences, and coherence is created through linking words.
The document discusses different viewpoints on fame from three students - Sasha, Amanda, and Felix. Sasha sees fame as glamorous and wants to be a famous actress. Amanda does not want fame due to a lack of privacy and constant media attention. Felix would like the money but not the fame, as he is shy and worries about losing his privacy even if famous as a writer instead of actor.
Bilder till arbetsbladet Perspektiv på Romantiken från Nationalmuseums hemsida. Finns att ladda ner på http://nationalmuseum.se/sv/Skola/Arbeta-med-konsten-pa-egen-hand/Gymnasiet/Romantiken-Caspar-David-Friedrich/
The document discusses different viewpoints on the supernatural from three students. Narra believes in the supernatural and has seen spirits. Maria comes from a superstitious village and is still afraid of spirits. Marc is skeptical and believes ghosts are nonsense, but thinks life may exist on other planets as science allows. The document provides discussion questions on beliefs in psychic powers, UFOs, ghost stories, and mysteries.
Swedish and Japanese cultures differ greatly. A group of Japanese students will visit Sweden for a 3-month exchange program. To help prepare them, students will create an 8-10 minute video covering: 1) Swedish customs and how they compare to Japanese customs, 2) an overview of a Swedish tradition like Christmas or Midsummer, and 3) what life is like in Malmo and places to visit. They have 3 weeks to film and must all participate. An update is required before filming on their progress and plans. They will be evaluated on the video and their participation in the project.
2. Tidig skräckromantik Gotisk roman – genre som utvecklades i England på 1700-talet Stereotyp form, återkommande inslag Gamla slott och borgar Förföljd kvinna Ondskefull man Platta karaktärer Syfte: att underhålla och väcka känslor hos läsaren
3. Uttryck för kvinnans situation Skrev och lästes främst av kvinnor Har en djupare innebörd; speglar kvinnors situation vid denna tid. Omyndiga Kontrollerades av män Ej tillåtna att arbeta Hemmet blev deras hela värld Uttryck för kvinnors undermedvetna känsla av instängdhet Mest kända författaren: Ann Radcliffe
4. Sen skräckromantik Början av 1800-talet; mer djup. Allvarliga ämnen Nya världar; det mänskliga psyket Har människan en mörk och en ljus sida? Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde av: R.L Stevenson Skräckromantiska inslag vanliga i böcker och filmer än idag.
10. Edgar Allan Poe Amerikansk författare på 1800-talet La grunden till den moderna detektivhistorien Mest känd för sina skräckberättelser Hade drogproblem och dog ung ”Det skvallrande hjärtat”
11. Skräckromantiska element Mörker - utspelar sig på kvällen/natten Galenskap Mardrömmar – gräns mellan dröm och verklighet Död Labyrinter – både fysiska och psykiska Dubbelgångare Skräck Monster Andra världar – drömmar, fantasier, galenskap