REHUGO+essays

REHUGO #1 education
==**In this antagonistic essay Francine Prose implies that in order to improve the intelligence of the future high school students, we need to continue changing the curriculum in order to keep the students minds progressively thinking by comparing classic literature to modern literature and the process in which new ideas are created. **==

Washington, Booker T. "The Atlanta Exposition Address." International Exposition. Georgia, Atlanta. 2 Feb. 2012. Speech.
==**In this straightforward speech Booker T. Washington is persuading that all citizens of the southern states aid and assist the newly freed Negros so that they can slowly become a vital part of society; his argument is presented with metaphors and emotional appeal. **==

**REHUGO #3 community**
Citing:Quindlen, Anna. "Commencement Speech at Mount Holyoke College." (2008): 1-1037. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. Vol. 1. Print. CATEGORY: reading
 * PRECIS: In this inspiring essay Anna Quindlen implies by the use of metaphors and symbolism that individuality is far more simplistic and original then trying to achieve perfection. **
 * Personal Commentary: This essay was cool because it assured me that perfection is not what makes you who you are, individuality does. **

**REHUGO #4 Gender **
CITING:Ehrlich, Gretel. "About Men." (2008): 1-1037. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. Vol. 1. Print. CATEGORY:reading
 * PRECIS:In this romantic essay Gretel Ehrlich claims that society has labeled cowboys unjustly, in her essay she uses many examples and personal accounts to disprove society stating that cowboys have a gentle way and a sweet touch. **
 * Personal Commentary: I have always been a fan of cowboys and so I think this essay is awesome because it helps break a stereotype cowboys have. **

**REHUGO #5 **
==Citing:Freedman, Samuel G., Lawrence Scanlon, and Robin D. Aufses. "For Fasting and Football, a Dedicated Game Plan." Print. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. By Rene H. Shea. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2008. 473-75. Print. Ser. 1.== CATEGORY: Reading ==**Precis:In this informative essay Samuel G. Freedman implies that Arab athletes across the world have difficulties in balancing mandatory religious requirement and strenuous athletic schedules by sharing personal stories of students of Dearborn High School. **==
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY: I see people suffer all the time in school because of their strenuous schedules. I think it must be very difficult to maintain a strenuous religious and school. **


 * REHUGO #6**

CITING:Agosin, Marjorie. "Always Living in Spanish." Print. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. By Rene H. Shea, Lawrence Scanlon, and Robin D. Aufses. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2008. 473-75. Print. Ser. 1. CATEGORY: READING
 * PRECIS:In this passionate essay Marjorie Agosin implies that [native inheritance should not be forgotten in the modern day society by elaborating on how she keeps her Spanish inheritance alive in her every day life. **
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY: I think it's very important to keep your culture alive! I loved how this author was so passionate about making sure her Spanish heritage doesn't die. **

===CITING:Aldiss, Brian. "Super-Toys Lasts All Summer Long." Print. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. By Rene H. Shea, Lawrence Scanlon, and Robin D. Aufses. 1st ed. Vol. 1. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2008. 473-75. Print. Ser. 1.=== CATEGORY: Reading
 * PRECIS:In this imaginative short story Brian Aldis implies that one day in the future, technology will replace the basic family structure by depicting a future family whose lives are solely centered around their technology and its abilities. **
 * PERSONAL COMMENTARY: I hate the idea that technology may one day take over so much that we no longer feel a need for our family. I think it's important to always have a dependence for our families. **

**REHUGO #8 **
===CITING:Staples, Bent. "Godzilla Verses the Giant Scissors: Cutting the Anti War Heart out of a Classic." Print. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. Boston: Bedford/St. Matin's, 2008. 723-24. Print=== CATEGORY: Reading
 * PRECIS:In this sincere essay Brent Staples implies that the American citizens were deceived on historical facts when viewing the famous movie Godzille due to the censorship that the government placed on the film production. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">PERSONAL COMMENTARY: I think censorship is a scary thing. I hate the idea that our government has the power to chose what we can information too. I think we should have the right to always know what's going in. **

CITING:Seattle, Chief. "Message to President Franklin Pierce." Print. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. Boston: Bedford/St. Matin's, 2008. 823-24. Print.
CATEGORY: Reading ==**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">PRECIS:In this challenging Letter Chief Seattle claims that “white man” will never have a full appreciation of the outdoor and all it has to offer, because of their determination to build new cities **==
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">PERSONAL COMMENTARY: I agree that sometimes we can overlook the beauty of the outdoors because we are so quick to want to build something materialistic. I feel like this essay created a strong conviction in readers. **

CITING: Woolf, Virginia. "Thoughts of Peace in an Air Raid." Print. Rpt. in //The Language of Composition//. Boston: Bedford/St. Matin's, 2008. 935-38. Print
CATEGORY:Reading ===**<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Precis:In this passionate essay, Virginia Woolf argues that women were not given a fair opportunity to voice their ideas and opinions during World War II by illustrating a scene where her city is under German invasion and she is forced to remain silent and helpless. **===
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">PERSONAL COMMENTARY: It's because of women such as Wolf, that women now have a stronger voice. This essay created appreciation inside of me for women like her. **