Hidden Emotions – Nathan, grade 10
This literary essay is written by one of my grade 10 students on the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl.
Seemingly Innocuous Stereotypes – Ethan, Grade 11
Seemingly Innocuous Stereotypes Since many Canadians help each other in times of crisis, it is generally believed that they are all helpful and kind. However, making the sweeping generalization that all Canadians are helpful and kind is rather stereotypical as there are some Canadians that do not fit this description. …
Facing Misogyny – Yun, Grade 10
This literary essay is written by one of my grade 10 students based on the short story “The Dinner Party” by Mona Gardner. The essay clearly draws upon the details of the story to prove the theme that the stereotypical beliefs about women are not true.
Adult ESL: Car Services in Ontario
The following document includes various conversations that you may have at your dealership, the tire center, etc. in Ontario.
Impulsive Instincts – Daniel, Grade 8
This literary essay is written by one of my grade 8 students. The essay presents a thorough analysis of the theme of the short story “Lamb to The Slaughter” by Roald Dahl.
Quarantine to the Slaughter – Venessa, Grade 8
The parody, which is based on the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, is written by one of my grade 8 students.
A Magical Place – Katy, Grade 6
A Magical Place Shimmering lakes of slippery ice Greets the skates’ scarring slice. Hills decorated in summit white Watch the kids sleigh into the night. In the dazzling auroras of the Northern light, Snowy owls in pines take flight. Evergreens draped in robes of snow, Their big branches hanging heavy …
Tipping the Iceberg – Tina, Grade 12
Tipping the Iceberg The id, ego, and superego are the three elements of Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory, which Freud developed in order to analyze and understand the behaviour of a patient through the relationship and conflict between the conscious and subconscious mind. Through the lens of psychoanalysis, readers are also …
Giraffe disturbing residents after owner dies – Jeremy, Grade 7
This news report, written by one of my grade 7 students, is based on the short story “The Giraffe.” The news report has a relevant title and starts off well with a lead that clearly and concisely reveals the 5 W’s. It uses quotes accurately to add reliability as well as liveliness to the news report. Finally, the news report is accurately based on the events, setting, and characters in the story.