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Author David Leavitt On Crossword Puzzles, Grief And Ritual
Sometimes it's the little things that get us through the hard times, and for many people crossword puzzles can serve as an escape. Author David Leavitt shares his humble opinion on the importance of this daily memento.
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An Essay On The Importance Of Interracial Friendships
In a year when racism has been front and center in Americans’ minds, how can we break out of our own orbits to understand the life experiences of other people -- especially those of other races? Author and journalist Christine Pride...
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Considering and analysing the use of anecdotes in a non-fiction text
Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse the use of anecdotes for effect in a non-fiction text. Key learning points: - In responding to a personal essay, we might ask what it is the writer wants us to understand about their lives. -...