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Why Are They Called Impressionists?

This is the painting that gave rise to the Impressionist movement in the late 19th century. This painting by Claude Monet is dated 1872. Its subject is the harbour of Le Havre in France, using very loose brush strokes that...


It's World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day is on March 21. The purpose of the Day is to promote the study of and the publishing of poetry throughout the world. In celebration of World Poetry Day, how about writing a poem? Here are 20...


Perfect Paragraph Moderation

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences using these quotes. Which one do you most agree with? Why? Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “He will always be a slave who does not know how to...


Perfect Paragraph Your Philosophy of Life

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences that explains which life philosophy best describes yours? Give examples of how you live your life in this way. Life is great. Life is unfair. Life is what you make it. You may...


Perfect Paragraph Hard Work

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences using these quotes. Which one do you most agree with? Why? Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take...



Perfect Paragraph Happiness

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating whether you agree or disagree with the quotes. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.  “Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends...


Perfect Paragraph Intellectual Curiosity

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating how you could apply these ideas to your life. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why.” – Bernard Mannes Baruch ...


Perfect Paragraph Perseverance

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating how you could apply one or two of these ideas to your life. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.  “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever...