Semester 1

This is where all my posts for semester 1 is, please enjoy.

  • The Kite Runner Mini Essay #1

    June 3, 2020 by

    Prompt At the end of the first chapter, Rahim Khan tells Amir, “There is a way to be good again.” Why does this become so significant once we see what happens at the end of chapter 7? Then at the end of chapter 12, Soraya divulges the secret of her past, and Amir forgives her… Read more

  • June 2, 2020 by

    First of all, one of the examples of racism in the news is during this pandemic, when people in western countries see Asians as the people carrying the virus; In an article written by The Guardian, Cathy Hong, an Asian living in the states, explained that her friend living in New York has a child… Read more

  • What’s At Stake Here

    May 31, 2020 by

    Throughout The Kite Runner, lies and betrayal change the lives of those affected by them, begging the question , “Why is the truth so important?” There are many reasons for why it is so; in the context of this book, truth enables relationships to get to the next level, affects others in ways you cannot… Read more

  • Three Casket Essay

    May 29, 2020 by

    Though there are many different opinions on whether it is correct for Portia’s father to still choose who gets to marry Portia or not, we must admit that the system of the three caskets worked excellently in this case. The first two caskets – Gold and Silver – represented the different desires the world wants… Read more

  • May 29, 2020 by

    Name: Koen Ma Class: College Writing (A) Teacher: Mr Nollan For millennia, humanity passed their knowledge and culture down generations personally, by word of mouth, a process known as oral tradition. From the time of the Biblical Old Testament to the present day, oral tradition prevailed as “the single most dominant communicative technology” of the… Read more

  • The Paragliding Experience at MeokBang

    March 16, 2020 by

    Address: Shop8C 2/F Wai Wah Centre Shatin, 11-17 Sha Tin Centre StPhone Number: +(852)2465 9055Opening Hours: 11:30-0:00 (Mon-Sun) Walking into MeokBang Korean BBQ restaurant, the sizzling of the grilled meat along with the heavy smoke occupied my nose and ears for quite a while. Looking around the restaurant, it has around 30 tables for guests,… Read more

  • Overall Course Reflection

    December 11, 2019 by

    Throughout this course there were both challenging and fun assignments that we had to complete. I feel like I defiantly learnt from these assignments both about myself as well as new things that I might have not considered before. One of the most challenging assignment for me was when I had to do my credo… Read more

  • Credo Presentation – Wake Surfing

    December 9, 2019 by

    Slide 1: There are many things in our lives where we do not want to do it because we do not like it. This could be HW or extra lessons, either way we do it because we are forced to. Slide 2: But sometimes there are things that are more enjoyable that we might not… Read more

  • “The Litigators” Book Review

    December 6, 2019 by

    Book Information Author: John Grisham Title: The Litigators ISBN: 9781444730616 Publisher: Hodder Publishing Date: 2011 Genre: Fiction Topic: Law thriller David is one of the main characters in the book who works for a top law firm in downtown Chicago. However, due to his unforgiving 80-hour work week, his relationship with his family was beginning… Read more

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