Sharron Scott
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I currently teach AP English IV and English I. I graduated from the Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. You can visit my blog at: www.freethingsforteachers.com You can visit my website at: www.freethingsforteachers.com
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Answered a Question in History
My mother who is now in her 60's grew up during this time period. She grew up in North Carolina. My mother went to a segrated school. She talks about having to pass a white school in... -
Answered a Question in Essays
For this paper, you may want to hone in on one specific area such as bullying. You can prevent bullying on an individual level by not laughing and going along with the bully when they are... -
Answered a Question in Literature
We study literature for the following reasons: 1. It helps us learn about the world around us. It takes us to new places, different time periods. It broadens our minds and our... -
Answered a Question in A Good Man Is Hard to Find
I think this is a great question. Before analyzing this topic, it is important to understand the reason that Flannery O'Connor wrote this story and all of her other stories. O'Connor's... -
Answered a Question in Literature
What do you think of when you see/hear the words life and death? What can life or death be described as. For example: When there is a loud noise, I think of death. As in, a bomb. ... -
Answered a Question in Macbeth
When Macbeth says "so foul and fair a day I have not seen", he is referring to the battle that he has recently fought. It is fair because he has won, it is foul because he has lost fellow... -
Answered a Question in The Yellow Wallpaper
In "The Yellow Wallpaper", two important quotes are: Quote 1: “The front pattern DOES move - and no wonder! The woman behind shakes it!” “Sometimes I think there are a great many... -
Answered a Question in A Rose for Emily
In response to post #3: I agree that living in the past does not mean that someone has psychological issues. However, the fact that she refused to bury her father AND because she slept with... -
Answered a Question in A Rose for Emily
In, "A Rose for Emily", the author's attitude seems to be more objective, than subjective. However, if we look closely at the story, there are subtle hints that the author almost pities Emily as a... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
In The Great Gatsby, in chapter four, after the honeymoon, Tom and Daisy live in Santa Barbara. According to Jordan, Daisy was very happy with Tom. However, shortly after the... -
Answered a Question in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
In the novel, Huckleberry Finn, at first glance there seems to be fewer similarities between Pap and Jim, but if we closer closer, there are actually some striking similarities. The... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
In The Great Gatsby, there are a few sincere and honest moments that Nick observes. He observes sincere moments between Pammy and Daisy, as well as between Tom and Daisy. One of...