Writing assignment: 500 words on this topic: “What were Washington’s arguments against the slave system?”     Booker T. Washington had a few arguments against the system of slavery. Mainly that slavery created a lack of incentive, on both the behalf of whites and blacks. Blacks lacked the incentive to do their job well, and whites lacked … More English 1, Lesson 55 – Washington’s Arguments Against the Slave System

Writing assignment 500 words: “Has any piece of literature affected you in a major way? If so, explain how. If not, explain why not.”     Coincidentally, this essay topic falls on the time when I am reading Helen Keller’s autobiography, which also happens to be a piece of literature that greatly inspired me. The book was … More English 1, Lesson 50 – How Helen Keller’s Autobiography Affected Me

Writing assignment: 500 words on this topic, “Which is most important in writing dialogue from memory: accuracy, succinctness, or liveliness? Why?” Dialogue has always been a key element in books and movies. It is when a character in a book or film speaks as they would in real life. You can find dialogue in most … More English 1, Lesson 40 – Writing Dialogue from Memory

Writing Assignment: 500 words on this topic: “Describe the choices that led Kourdakov to the failed assignment.” Possible topics: Army vs. Navy, Lenin prayer vs. the slave labor city, joining a crime syndicate vs. staying clean, telling the truth vs. telling a lie. In Kourdakov’s autobiography, The Persecutor, he tells of how he was initiated … More English 1, Lesson 30 – Kourdakov’s Failed Assignment

Writing Assignment: 500 words on this topic. “Describe Kourdakov’s use of contrasts to strengthen his narrative.” Examples: Sunday afternoon’s activities, or the meetings — public and private — where he got his award, or the leaders of the USSR vs. the leaders of the victims. Do you think these contrasts make his narrative more powerful? … More English 1, Lesson 35 – Kourdakov’s Use of Contrasts