Pay It Forward

Did you know that a teen boy changed the world with just a few acts of kindness? In the book, Pay It Forward, a social studies teacher named Reuben whose face is distorted gives out an extra credit assignment. This assignment that he gives out is to think of something that causes world change an put it into action. Trevor does this assignment, creating an idea called to pay it forward. The idea of paying it forward is when a…...

C. S. Lewis's take on literature spectacularly and accurately encompases the opinions of many, “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become. ” The words of an author or script often influence the lives of a person, bringing the audience to tears, joy, or anger. Sharing themes of love, generosity, and child abuse,…...

1. What does “the pizza delivery dude” represent to Adams? What in her description of him leads you to your response? Why does she feel it is important to be “cool” to him and his kind? I think Adams is trying to have “the pizza delivery dude” represent those who are less fortunate than us, because if you are kind to those who have it harder than you, that kindness will come back to you in any way that you…...

In Long Beach, California, a war is raging. You can’t always see it, but its soldiers know it’s there. You need to go and watch “Freedom Writers” right this instant. In this heartwarming movie, Hillary Swank plays quirky school teacher Erin Gruwell who, alongside her unsupportive husband (played by Patrick Dempsey) attempts to make history with her class of integration students, played by April Lee Hernandez, Jaclyn Ngan, Armand Jones and many more. The movie plays for 122 minutes of…...

I believe what makes a good Link Crew Leader is someone who is a person-friendly person. Who is likeable and is very helpful to others. To be a good Link Crew Leader means you are a eager, kind, an reliable person who can set the example for the freshmen. Also a good Link Crew Leader is someone that welcomes the new freshmen and also makes them feel comfortable during their freshmen year of high school. Also as optimistic role models,…...