Mr. Mohr
Administrator/Instructor
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Post by Mr. Mohr on Jul 26, 2014 6:55:13 GMT -6
In at least one paragraph, write an introduction of yourself as you would like to be known to someone who has never met you. Be honest, but also be creative in your presentation.An example of a plain introduction:
Something a little more creative:Notice how the second version gives a better impression of voice. And from little extra pieces of information, one gets a sense for John's community. Here, too, John is able to emphasize the idea that everyone in the community seems to know he plays basketball; the nickname Hoops is a consequence of his actions rather than an affectionate or family nickname given at birth. In short, the second version is more concrete, offering more to the imagination, so it is more likely to hold a reader's interest and give a truer picture of the person.
Note: Only reveal your first name and/or nickname. And do not reveal any details that you do not want displayed in public.
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Mr. Mohr
Administrator/Instructor
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Post by Mr. Mohr on Jul 26, 2014 6:57:25 GMT -6
When others ask me, "What do you do?" they mean to ask about what I get paid to do. It is a superficial question, but an appropriate one in most cases, and certainly easier to answer than Who are you? Yet I would rather have this second, harder question. I never like the way my answers come off when others ask me what I do.
Of course, I say, "I'm a schoolteacher." Then, a set of standard questions follows: "Where?" "What level?" "What subject?" And after I have said, "Gentry," "Juniors," and "English," my interrogators usually assume that they have learned all there is to know. The conversation often ends when they either congratulate me for the hard work they assume I do or console me for the difficulties they assume I face. I always come away suspecting that the picture they have of me is not accurate at all.
And if I were summed up by my job, then I would be in a bad state. It seems I fail at 80% of the things I do at school. If I am in life what I do for a living, on any given day I might come home from work and suppose that I should just stop. Stop trying, stop working, stop living. But thankfully I do not take myself to be a schoolteacher only. Of this I am convinced: we are more than what we do.
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Post by jakara on Aug 14, 2015 7:31:40 GMT -6
My name is Jakara, I was born on March 5, 1999 and I am 16. My nickname is Kara and I am excited for this school year.
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Post by antonio on Aug 14, 2015 7:34:52 GMT -6
My name is Antonio Minton and I attend Gentry High school as a junior. I also run track for Gentry Rams and hope to go to state again to represent Gentry. After taking AP English I hope to have learn how to develop my own ideas when I am reading and to think and express my ideas clearly. AP English will be the main class I will challenge myself because it is on a college level. I think AP English will prepare me for college and I have no doubt that it will be one of the important classes that I will have ever taken in high school.
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Post by karlie on Aug 14, 2015 7:35:21 GMT -6
My name is Karlie Lewis and I'm a junior in Gentry High School. My favorite color blue and pink and I enjoy reading. I have two sisters; Celina Lewis is a senior and Michelle Lewis Is a six grader. I love chocolate, grapes, apple sauce and pizza. My goal is to make all A's and B's in every class this year.
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Post by jgatlin on Aug 14, 2015 7:36:20 GMT -6
My name is Jermeshea Gatlin and I am a junior at Gentry High School. Singing in the choir and cheering on the cheer squad are just two of the many activities I participate in at Gentry. When I come to school daily, my expectations are high. Learning something new everyday in every class is something I expect to do on a day to day basis. I hope that being in Mr. Mohr's class will help me to improve my grammer and anything else that I feel is challenging to me.
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Post by whinton on Aug 14, 2015 7:37:14 GMT -6
Hello, my name is Willecia Hinton, I am a junior at Gentry High School. I am a member of numerous clubs or organizations such as the Gentry High School choir, the Lady Rams basketball team, and the Lady Rams softball team. I am 16 years old and I am very elated to be in Mr. Mohr's AP Lang.
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anna
Novice Writer
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Post by anna on Aug 14, 2015 7:37:37 GMT -6
MY name is Ayanna but I like to be called to be Anna. I'm not an ordinary Anna. I'm the Anna with an heart as big as the Mississippi River. Sweeter than honey but will snap at any moment when you cross me me. Some people say i'm weird but it's ok because "owl graduate top 10" in my class. Attachments:
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Post by ahutchenson on Aug 14, 2015 7:37:35 GMT -6
My name is Arriel. I am the only one in my community that goes by that name, which is so unique. My nickname is Pooh, which is very common. I am an active Christian, I love sports and my education is very important to me. I attend Gentry High School, where I play a host of sports. My favorite sayings are, "You are who you make yourself be" and "Value your education while it's free because some people are not as lucky as you are"
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Post by teveon on Aug 14, 2015 7:38:01 GMT -6
My name Teve'on Mcpherson, I attend Gentry High School as junior. I also play football for the mighty Gentry Rams. I am also a very smart, intelligent, and outspoken person. Sometimes when I am in a playing spirit I play so much that my teachers have to put me in time out......
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Post by charviyonfranklin on Aug 14, 2015 7:38:05 GMT -6
My name is Charviyon Franklin. I go to Gentry High School I'm a senior this is my last year and go to turn up on my senior year everyday .I have a brother and a sister my family call me Elmo because that's my nickname and that is kind of who I look like. I am a real nigga if you do something wrong or if your wrong I will tell you I am not stuck up or think I'm better then, somebody. I fun to be around and easy to talk to and everybody know if you don't you will get to know me.
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cj24
Novice Writer
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Post by cj24 on Aug 14, 2015 7:38:43 GMT -6
I am Christian. Given my name, you probably wouldn't guess that I am a vicious football player. I like to play football, sing in the choir, and run track. With all of the activities that I am involved in, I will be one of the most versatile people in my class.
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Post by krichard1 on Aug 21, 2015 7:03:27 GMT -6
Hello, my name is Kymbranecia Richard but everyone calls me Kym, and my favorite color is red. I love to eat and watch TV. I attend Gentry High School and I am an 11th grader. I am a smart girl if I say so myself and make As and B's. I love to have fun and make other people happy.
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Post by elzena on Aug 21, 2015 7:13:26 GMT -6
I am Elzena Woods, most people call me Zing. I attend Gentry High School. I am currently a Junior. I am very smart, goofy, and i really enjoy having fun with people that have a sense of humor.I'm also a very kind and caring person, I'll be there for anybody when they need a hand. I also love watching "The Vampire Diaries", "The Originals", and "Empire". When I graduate from High School I plan on attending Mississippi State University. I also enjoy food such as; Soul food, Seafood, and Chinese food,
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Post by audaciouskay on Aug 21, 2015 7:14:19 GMT -6
My name is KyAmbernecia. I'm very outgoing, lively, and curious. I love to write and read young adult books. Im 16 and a Junior at Gentry High School. My biggest goal is having all the requirements to get a scholarship from Mississippi State. I hope this class is a boost to my GPA.
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