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Easter Sunday was yesterday, a holiday full of traditions for many people. What holiday do you look forward to the most each year, and why is it your favorite? Share what you usually do to celebrate it and what makes it meaningful or fun for you."

The holiday I look forward to most each year is Thanksgiving. There’s something about it that feels grounding, like a pause button in the middle of all the chaos. It’s not about presents or decorations; it’s about people, food, and presence. That’s what makes it my favorite. Every year, my family gathers at my grandmother’s house. The kitchen fills with the smells of roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, and her famous homemade rolls. We all pitch in — chopping vegetables, setting the table, sneaking bites of pie filling when we think no one’s looking. The TV hums in the background with the Macy’s parade or football, but the real show is the laughter and storytelling that happens in the dining room. Before we eat, we go around the table and say what we’re thankful for. It might sound cheesy, but those moments are the most honest of the year. We speak from the heart. Sometimes we cry. Sometimes we laugh until our stomachs hurt. And somehow, no matter what’s been hard that year, it all feels a...
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Choose one item from your "So Much Depends Upon" list and imagine it could talk. What story would it tell about you? Write from the item’s point of view.

The Red Wheelbarrow Speaks  So much depends upon me — they say it like I’m just a tool, but I know better. I’ve seen the sweat bead on your brow as you leaned into my handles, muscles straining, stubborn earth clinging to my sides. You didn’t say much, but I felt it: the quiet determination, the weight not just of soil but of everything you carried that day — frustration, grief, maybe even hope. You came to me when words weren’t enough. When silence filled the backyard and the world seemed like it was too much, you filled me instead — with weeds, with broken roots, with pieces of what you were ready to let go of. And I carried it all. I didn’t ask why. You left my wheel muddy and my paint chipped, but you always came back. You wiped me down after the storm. You leaned on me once, just to breathe. So much depends upon a moment of stillness. And I was there for yours.
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Write about a book, poem, or article you’ve read that made you feel something deeply—whether it was joy, anger, sadness, or curiosity. What was the text, and what moment or message stood out to you the most?

One piece that had a deep emotional impact on me was the poem The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot. It's a beautifully complex and haunting exploration of self-doubt, isolation, and the fear of missed opportunities. The entire poem is filled with a sense of anxiety and longing, but the line that stands out to me the most is: "Do I dare disturb the universe? In a minute there is time For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse." This line encapsulates the central theme of the poem—Prufrock’s paralyzing indecision and the overwhelming weight of the choices he faces. The idea that every moment is full of both possibility and regret, and that our decisions can feel simultaneously urgent and meaningless, really resonated with me. It made me reflect on the moments in my own life when I’ve held back or second-guessed myself, worried about how my actions would be perceived or whether they’d make a difference in the grand scheme of things. The entire poem ...
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What I did for spring break

 Well, for spring break, I had started moving into my new home. It took a long time to move our stuff in, but we moved in. I had went down to go see my sister for prom, and I went to the after party and it was fun. But some stuff had happened, and they shut it down.
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Share your personal tips for preparing for major exams. Include what works best for you—flashcards, study groups, practice tests, etc.—and why.

When preparing for major exams, I find that using a combination of practice tests, flashcards, and structured study sessions works best. Practice tests help me identify weak areas and get comfortable with the exam format, making me feel more confident on test day. Flashcards are great for memorizing key terms, formulas, and concepts, especially when using apps like Anki or Quizlet for spaced repetition. I also break my study time into focused sessions with short breaks (the Pomodoro technique), which helps me retain information without burning out. While study groups can be helpful for discussing complex topics, I prefer to study solo first to grasp the material before reviewing it with others. Lastly, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated ensures my brain stays sharp. By combining these strategies, I maximize my retention and performance on exam day!
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What do you think is the hardest part of writing an informational essay—brainstorming the topic, organizing your ideas, finding evidence, or something else? Write one paragraph about the part you struggle with most and how you might overcome it.

One of the hardest parts of writing an informational essay for me is organizing my ideas. After brainstorming, I often have a lot of thoughts and information, but structuring them in a logical and coherent way can be challenging. Sometimes, I struggle with deciding which points should come first and how to transition smoothly between them. To overcome this, I find it helpful to create an outline before I start writing. Mapping out my main points and arranging them in a structured order helps me stay focused and ensures that my essay flows logically. Additionally, using transition words and reviewing my work for clarity can help strengthen the overall organization.
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Write a blog post exploring your thoughts on near-death experiences and what they might reveal about life after death. Do you think these experiences are real, spiritual, scientific, or something else? Refer to details from the article and connect them to your own ideas or beliefs.

Throughout history, near-death experiences (NDE) have fascinated and perplexed scientists, spiritual seekers, and skeptics alike. These experiences, often reported by individuals who have come close to death but survived, share common elements: a sense of detachment from the body, a tunnel of light, encounters with deceased loved ones, and overwhelming feelings of peace and love. But what do these experiences truly reveal? Are they glimpses into an afterlife, mere hallucinations caused by a dying brain, or something else entirely.On the other hand, neurosciences and psychologists suggest that NDE can be explained through physiological and neurological processes. When the brain is deprived of oxygen, it may produce hallucinations or altered perceptions. The tunnel of light, for example, could result from the narrowing of vision as the optic nerve loses function. The feeling of floating outside the body might be linked to disruptions in the brain's proprietorial junction, which plays...
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