Cynthia ChristineCynthia Christine Housianitis’ Housianitis’

Ms. McGee 1BMs. McGee 1B

AP English AP English LiteratureLiterature

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Table of Contents• Through the Years• My Six Word Memoir • My Bucket List • Written Assignments from AP English Literature

– Research Project: “Dirt: Heard the Latest?”– Timed Writing: “Heart of Darkness”

• Additional Assignments: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow – “How the Internship Changed Me”– “Why I Want to Become a Teacher”

• Creative Writing – Poem: “Dirt: Heard the Latest?”

• My Soul Project • Artifacts

– “My Weekend” – “Tiger Sharks”– “Anthropichthy”

Through The Years

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My Six Word Memoir

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1. Set foot on each of the seven continents1. Set foot on each of the seven continents2. Follow in the footstep of a character in a novel read during high school2. Follow in the footstep of a character in a novel read during high school

3. Visit the famous 3. Visit the famous shipwreck at Zakynthos4. Scuba dive off the 4. Scuba dive off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

5. Learn to surf and experience the perfect wave5. Learn to surf and experience the perfect wave6. See the 6. See the great pyramid of Giza

7. See the Northern Lights7. See the Northern Lights8. Attend the 2012 Olympics in London8. Attend the 2012 Olympics in London

9. Go to a film premiere in Hollywood9. Go to a film premiere in Hollywood10. Be in two places at once10. Be in two places at once

11. Learn to speak fluently and become literate in a second language11. Learn to speak fluently and become literate in a second language12. Play with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra12. Play with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra

13. Sing with Josh Groban13. Sing with Josh Groban14. Learn to play a guitar14. Learn to play a guitar

15. Learn to snap my fingers15. Learn to snap my fingers16. Audition for next season's American Idol16. Audition for next season's American Idol

17. Have my own "Big Fat Greek Wedding"17. Have my own "Big Fat Greek Wedding"18. Drive a convertible down the 2,451 miles of U.S. Route 6618. Drive a convertible down the 2,451 miles of U.S. Route 66

19. Learn to drive a stick shift19. Learn to drive a stick shift20. Get over my fear of needles20. Get over my fear of needles

21. Donate blood whenever I get over my fear of needles21. Donate blood whenever I get over my fear of needles22. Set a non-selfish goal and achieve that goal22. Set a non-selfish goal and achieve that goal

23. Pursue a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Preparation and Elementary 23. Pursue a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Preparation and Elementary Education at ODUEducation at ODU

24. Get my Master of Science degree in Education24. Get my Master of Science degree in Education25. Live life to the fullest25. Live life to the fullest

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Written Assignments Written Assignments fromfrom

AP English LiteratureAP English Literature

Research Project: “Dirt: Heard the Latest?”

Written in 12th Grade

Timed Writing: Timed Writing:

““Heart of Heart of Darkness”Darkness”

Written in 12th Grade

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Additional Assignments: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow

“Why I Want to Become a Teacher”

Written in 12th Grade

“How the Internship

Changed Me”Written in 12th Grade

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Creative Writing

Poem: “Dirt: Heard the Latest?”

Written in 12th Grade

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My Soul ProjectA Window to My Soul

As C.S. Lewis once said, “What can you ever really know of other people’s souls – of their temptations, their opportunities, their struggles? One soul in the whole creation you do know: and it is the only one whose fate is placed in your hands.” Only I can change my soul’s appearance and outcome, which signifies my main quote, “Take me as I am.”

“Be true to yourself and follow your heart.” By doing so, I act in accordance with who I am and what I believe in. I am never afraid to accept and appreciate myself. I always keep in mind that I am a unique individual who was created with a special purpose: to plant and spread the seeds of my individuality and productivity.

“The most precious gift we can offer is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” One of the most important and essential things that allows me to live a great and joyful life is my family. Willing to follow values to be successful in life, I also support my family to keep this success advancing towards the future. With the picture of my family placed over a bouquet of flowers, I always keep in mind the significance of one of Marcelene Cox’s quotes. “Children in a family are like flowers in a bouquet: there is always one determined to face in an opposite direction from the way the arranger desires.” I am a child who, although respects my parents, longs for a difference from the familiar and wishes for independence.

The significance of the cross shows my appreciation to my crucified and resurrected Christ. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Always keeping this in mind, I know that my different actions can point me towards a certain path, but I always strive for the best. Above the cross, is another reference to journey because one of my quests in life is to remain happy during the worst of times.

Although not always perfect, my image and personality can have two sides to itself, similar to the yin yang symbol. While the yin is dark and passive, the yang is bright and active. This continual change corresponds with my everyday activities, but I always try to stay positive. The peace, love, and music image illustrates my personal peace and earth-centered unity.

My soul is painted the color gold, which embodies the characteristics of joy, happiness, optimism, idealism, hope, courage, intellect, confidence, and charm. The color gold shows my interesting and stimulating personality, especially since I am active and involved in whatever is going on. This color expresses my lively and vital attitude with a desire and hope of greater happiness. I always strive to think about the positive outlook on life. “Dream as if you could live forever. Live as if you only have today.”

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“Tiger Sharks”

Written in 3rd Grade

“Anthropichthy”Written in 7th Grade

“My Weekend”Written in Kindergarten

Artifacts from the Past