Lexi

Ms. Colley

Language Arts 7

27 February 2018

Informative Essay

Have you ever wondered if a sudden change could change your thought process? Often, experiencing an important event brings about the change in thought. In the play “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley” and in the stories “At the Crossroads” and “Profile: Malala Yousafzai”, Scrooge, Nick Kleckner, and Malala Yousafzai all undergo a major change as the result of sudden events in their lives.

In the play “A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley”, the character of Scrooge undergoes a change from a cruel miser to a joyful, generous individual as a result of visits from three spirits. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future show Scrooge events from his life that causes him to realize that making changes in his life will positively affect him and others around him. “Spirit! Hear me! I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I would have been but for this intercourse. Why show me this, if I am past all hope?” As a result, Scrooge has learned that being generous and caring is the key to a more meaningful life. (Source: Horovitz #284)

In the story “At the Crossroads”, Nick Kleckner undergoes a change from being pressured, stressed, and full of anxiety to a less stressful person who appreciates the different aspects of life more. Nick decided to go on a 2,500-mile long walk from Florida to California because he was hoping the walk would change his life. “He hoped the journey would change his life, but he had no idea how!” Nick has learned to be a generous and giving person on his journey, and overall enjoys life much more. (Source: At the Crossroads #1)

In the story “Profile: Malala Yousafzai”, Malala undergoes a change from being a shy school girl who would not speak up and express her feelings verbally to an outspoken, passionate woman as a result of a Taliban gunman. A Taliban gunman shot Malala’s left brow and the bullet traveled underneath the skin. “She became more outspoken on the subject of the girls right to education.” As a result, Malala changed after the shooting, and she then carried on a campaign and took it around the world. (Source: Profile: Malala Yousafzai #3)

In conclusion, this supports that Scrooge, Nick Kleckner, and Malala Yousafzai all experienced a sudden event. This sudden event changed the way they thought. Without this sudden event their lives could be different.

A topic that really interests me is horror movies. I love them. I really like how during the movie it always leaves you on your feet wondering what will happen next. It always gets your heart racing from fear. One of my favorite horror movies is Lights Out. Comment your favorite type of movies and your favorite movie.

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This is Cosi. Cosi is located in Columbus, Ohio. There is many different things you can do at  Cosi. Cosi is a great learning experience. It’s a great way to have fun while learning.

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This is Hayden Falls Park. Hayden Falls is located in Dublin, Ohio. Hayden Falls is on 2 acres of land to enjoy. Hayden Falls is a park featuring a 35-foot waterfall. Hayden Falls Park is a great place to visit and walk around and enjoy nature.

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This is Kings Island. Kings Island is located in Mason, Ohio. Kings Island is a great place to take your family. Kings Island is a great place to spend all day at so you can do many different things there. They have lots of roller coasters, a water park, and shows you can watch.

I’m making this bucket list to share some accomplishments/experiences I hope I get to do in my lifetime.

1. Graduate from college.
2. Become a lawyer.
3. Start a family.
4. Travel to Italy.
5. Travel to Paris.

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Sunsets are pretty,
I love sunsets on the beach,
I love beach sunsets.

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This is my avatar! My avatar represents me because I have medium length brown hair. I like darker colors so I chose the dark background and the black t-shirt. I have thin, brown eyebrows and browns eyes. I also am usually smiling. This avatar looks very much like me so that is how this avatar represents me. This is the link to the site I used: http://avachara.com/avatar/

Lexi
I am strong, brave, caring, and determined.
I am the daughter of Tiffany.
Loves painting, running, and music.
Who loves helping others succeed, hates discrimination, and hates bullying.
Who fears flying bugs, clowns, and snakes.
Who has ran the Shawshank Hustle, an under 16-minute 2-mile run, and made it on the cross-country team.
Who would love to see everyone be treated equally no matter what, who would love to experience a trip to Paris and Italy.
Born in Ohio and currently living in Ohio.
Lexi