Stem Cell Transplant (Sickle Cell)

 For our last sophomore class cure, we looked at emergencies and different types of surgeries. For the first action project, we had to chose a type of surgery, explaining the process at what is affected.  I chose to research stem cell transplant, for sickle cell patients. I chose to do this project because I have somewhat of a connection with sickle cell. I also think the procedure is a very interesting one. The hardest thing about this action project was, finding more information about the procedure because it is only common for people with cancer. Although this action project was somewhat difficult, I managed to put together a great Prezi. Enjoy!

Taming Of Shrews? Ancient History!

In this course called Drama, we looked at 16th century literature, focusing on gender roles. In this unit we read Shakespeare's; The Taming of the Shrew, where we had to identify who the shrew was, and why. We also focused on gender roles during that time. During the 16th century, and even today, females were looked down upon. Some major roles they played was to stay at home, obey their husbands, and look beautiful. Women who spoke out about this were to be called a shrew, a women who is sharp tongued and aggressive. 

When completing The taming of the shrew, our task was to write a sonnet about any major character from the story. This sonnet was addressing the character, and what they did. I chose to write my sonnet addressing Kate, the shrew in the beginning of the story; only to change later on. I think that gender roles play an important part of everyday life. In my opinion, women are equal to men and men are equal to women. I feel that women should not be looked down upon to only be the submissive in the relationship. I also think men do not serve a higher purpose because, women in today's world preform, predominately male jobs. This is why I chose to write my sonnet about Kate, to address why she stopped being a shrew. Down below is my sonnet about Kate!

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My, my what happened to you? Kate, you were a young shrew. Renowned and sharp tongued

you would not take crap from anyone but now you're under the gun

Petruchio has casted a spell on you wouldn't you agree? Oh but you wouldn't know any better

he’s just mean old tamer!

“If I be waspish, best beware my sting”. It was you who said this, was it not?

Now you are looking all distraught.

I’m a fie because of you. Maybe next time you will  keep your word.

you are only a bondmaid to him. He only wanted your money, haven't you heard?

"Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper"- oh cut the crap, we all know this is just an act, I mutter.

In a jarring manner, Kate wake up, I know you’re in there! We can’t all bare to see you like this.

If “Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper” then why’d he walk out on single mothers?

If “Thy husband is thy lord, thy life, thy keeper” then where did he come from? A miss.

There are be so many girls like you Kate, now they have to hide for heavens sake!

Dont be a swine, and choose wisely or they will surely hate.