Letter of Historical Note Barack Obama to Sophia Bailey-Klugh When I read these two letters between 12 year old Sophia Bailey-Klugh and Barack Obama, I was immediately struck by the tone that the former president uses when he communicates with the young girl. I often find that when adults in power try to communicate with… Continue reading 3-2-1 Analysis
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Weekly Writing #8
This week was very exciting for me because I got to do my presentation for the class. I think it was okay, but there was certainly room for improvement. One of my biggest issues with presentations is speaking way too quickly and rushing through my slides. When I was practicing my presentation, I had a… Continue reading Weekly Writing #8
Preserving Freedom of Expression: The Case Against Censorship During World War II
One of the many unfortunate realities of World War II was the censorship of so many letters to and from soldiers serving in the army. In December of 1941, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8985 stating that from that day until August of 1945, all U.S. mail was subject to being opened and potentially censored.… Continue reading Preserving Freedom of Expression: The Case Against Censorship During World War II
Weekly Writing #7
I really enjoyed hearing everyone’s presentations this past week! I think that everyone did a really phenomenal job researching and exploring their topics. Even when people had the same broad topic, such as censorship, what each person chose to focus on was really unique and different. As someone who has not yet presented, it’s been… Continue reading Weekly Writing #7
Weekly Writing #6
This week’s classes on thesis statements and epistolary fiction were really interesting. I think that Annalise did a great job explaining thesis statements. I have always felt that an essay cannot begin without a thesis statement. I was taught that the thesis statement should be the first step in writing an essay. Annalise explained the… Continue reading Weekly Writing #6
Weekly Writing #5
I think this was my favorite unit we’ve done so far. After 4 weeks of heavy and upsetting letters from World War 2, these love letters were like a breath of fresh air. Certainly several of them were very intense. Some of the letters were sweet but the stories that surrounded them were sad or… Continue reading Weekly Writing #5
Weekly Writing #4
Both the letters that I read this last week were very sad but in different ways. Both women’s letters had a very fatalistic air to them. They seemed to know that the end was near. The first letter that I read from Ida on October 9 1941 seemed to know that she was going to… Continue reading Weekly Writing #4
Weekly Writing #3
We are learning more and more as a society to value the opinion and perspective of children. Their imagination is magical and they can make the best out of even the darkest situations. This week, as we explored the thoughts of Japanese children in internment camps, it was remarkable to see how almost all the… Continue reading Weekly Writing #3
Weekly Writing #2
Finding Joy in War War is, unsurprisingly, not a happy time. The older I get, the more I realize how crazy it is that the draft age is just 18 years old. I imagine my friends from high school and the people I’m meeting now in college- guys who play D&D, who want to be… Continue reading Weekly Writing #2
Weekly Writing #1
Letter Writing Writing letters is an unhurried and deliberate means of communication. It can seem dull at first but it truly allows you to consider your intentions to the receiver of the letter. In the age of technology, sending a letter feels outdated. We live in a time when sending a message to someone takes… Continue reading Weekly Writing #1
