Concerns

January 19,2010

1677 shells drive
Sportstown, British Columbia
Canada V2A-7M9

Mr.Kleats

Central High School
123 Main Street
Sportstown, British Columbia
Canada, V2A-1W3

Dear: Mr Kealts

I am the mother of Joey Jo, who participates on your grade eight Basketball Team. My son, is looking forward to playing for the Valley Championships . It seems there are many talented players on the team. I am quite aware of the success that has been progressing on this team. I know that you are very involved in the team. I myself, find it rewarding, when I am involved in activities with my son as well. I appreciate all the time and effort that is being put into this team, but have a few concerns.

After, I attended both some practices and games. I would like to share with you,some suggestions. I am quite aware, of all the time you put into this team. But, the tardiness has caused the players to feel as if they are not important. Although, I know how it feels to have many responsibilities, I suggest that the team, should have set times given to practice that works around with for majority of the team and yourself as well. With a lack of organization the team is becoming less interested in the sport.

My suggestion for the team, is to have organized warm-ups, drills, and cool downs and practices. I understand,that it is challenging to coach a group of young boys. But, I think with some organization, they will quickly learn some discipline, which will allow the team to have more fun. I also, think that coming to practice on time is important, there has been many times, where the players are waiting to start the practice and no one is there to coach them. I realize that there are many different responsibilities that you must have, but I think a good solution is to have another coach, so it could be easier for you and a better experience for the players.

Also, I have noticed at games, that most of the focus goes to winning. I know that winning is big factor in playing sports and that the players enjoy winning. But, I am concerned that with winning,comes unequal playing time for some of the players on team. They are many players including my son Joey,who have realized that they are not playing. I suggest, that the parents and yourself, focus more on having fun and enjoying each others company.

As well, as I'm concerned about how profanity is used within the practices and games between the team and yourself. If less bad language is used, it will be easier for you and parents, to enjoy the season. With a happy and fun environment, it will be easier to discipline the players.

I am greatly appreciated, that you are coaching the boys basketball team, and I think the team has lots of potential. I enjoy watching the team play and have fun. I hope, the rest of the season, will be enjoyable for the players on the team.

Sincerely,

Maneek Chahal

Synthesis Essay

Respect, most parents look for that in their children. That's what most children look for in their parents. Respect, should be mutual and if so, it helps with the parent and children relationship.
In "The Most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask..." by Neil Millar and Be-ers and Do-ers by Budge Wilson both demonstrate why respect is needed in a parent/children relationship. Although both of the passages emphasize the importance of respect. The short story, by Neil Millar clearly shows the more respectful approach from parents to their children.

The short story "be-ers and Do-ers", the mother's approach to raising their children was forceful and demanding. Although the mother had good attentions for them, it seemed as the youngest son, Albert went against what she said. The mother, was determined that he won't end up like his lazy father. She believed that " bein' ain't good enough" and that "[he] gotta do more". Albert's mother, wanted to be "proud o' what [she] want [Albert] t'be". In the story, the young boy, did everything his own way, he didn't care about what his mother wanted for him. He just was "gonna be [him]". Albert's Mother, showed, her love through pressuring her children, to be more of a "Do-er" than a "Be'er". But, Albert wasn't interested, in doing what his mother said. The author, Budge Wilson, emphasizes how the mother, pressuring her children, did not help her gain mutual love from them. Her approach to helping her children, to succeed did not help Albert, become successful. His motivation to becoming successful, was going to come from him.


In the short story "Be-ers and Do-ers" the mother, did not have a very successful approach to raising her children. Whereas, in the info text, "The most Powerful Question a Parent Can ask.." by Neil Millar had a much more rewarding approach from parents. Neil Millar, acknowledges how parents "want to raise well-rounded,confident considerate children". But children, sometimes do not appreciate what people do for them. The author, demonstrates how children, are capable of "picking up their dirty line, contributing to dinner and tidying their home". Neil Millar emphasizes that if children can do that, they can grow up becoming"confident, well-rounded,respectful kids". Positive examples of how a parent, can teach their children responsibility was given throughout the essay. As well, as the author, shows that if parents fail to teach children some dependency, that children may disrespect"both other human beings and the environment". In essay, Neil Millar shows many positive exemplars, of how parents, should approach their children.
Both, Authors Budge Wilson and Neil Winter, express their feelings about parent's approach to teaching their children life lessons. Although both, pieces of literature focus on how children, are capable of doing more. The info Text, " The most Powerful Question a Parent Can Ask..." shows a more positive and respectful approach of parents to their children.

Profanity and Morals

"OH, no I did it again" "did what?" "I said a swear word". Today most people in society either swear on a regular bases without noticing, or say a foul word when either feeling angry,frustrated,sad,or excited. Many feelings,emotions can trigger using profanity. But can it trigger someones morals? Today's society use profanity to express how they feel. For people it is easier to express themselves, it also help the other person or people understand where the person is coming from. Most people, who use profanity,have a short list of vocabulary. They find it easier, to use common words even though it may make them look not intelligent. Most people in North America, are intelligent, there are many people who do have a good range of vocabulary, that would let them express themselves. Unfortunately, citizens aren't thinking about how profanity may decrease morals. There are many people who think that using profanity, is no harm to what they are capable of, but what most people don't know is that when swearing or letting out the casual F bomb, when angry,or upset,it makes them look less capable. Which may decrease morals. Most, people today want to be intelligent and have a good impression on people,but when using foul language, it does not help the person to make a good impression. It rather, harms the persons possibilities to making a good impression. When using profanity, most people think that the person is not capable of using other more appropriate words.As society, is gaining more intelligence, the language we use, does not help us with helping our morals. It rather goes down and it shows.


Profanity? Does it reflect ones morals? Do peoples morals go down,with the more they swear. Profanity, is away of expressing themselves in easier way. Although it is used in appropriate times. Most, people are immune to it now, and don't think anything of it. Most people who swear, still would have the same job,life, and most likely still the same personality. It doesn't effect ones capabilities to do while in life, and full fill them. For most people using foul language, doesn't create an impacting illusion anymore. Most,people realize that it is wrong to judge someone by just hearing foul language coming out of there mouth. It doesn't tell anything about that person.

Mature Narrative

I didn't realize how you become mature,until something changed my life. After the incident, I have matured in ways that I didn't ever expect myself too. As a child I lived a life with reckless ways,not thinking about the precautions. I was 16 years old when I decided to get into a car with a drunk driver not even thinking twice what could be the consequences.

It was like any other Friday night, my best friend and I, walked into a house full of teenagers just like themselves. Teenagers,who just wanted to have some fun and let loose after a long week of school. Setting a foot into the house, i knew right then, that this was going to be a long night. The were more than few dozen people, people i knew people i didn't know. But I was guaranteed to end up getting most of the people there by the end of the night. Throughout the night, my friend and I danced on the much anticipated crowded dance floor, toured the house, and even met some cute guys.By the end of the night, no one was capable of getting in the drivers seat.My friend and I, had to get home some how. We didn't have enough for a taxi and it was to far to walk. Instead of calling someone or finding a different solution, we decided to get in the back of a guys vehicle. We had met the guy, that night, he too was not capable to drive especially with two other people in the vehicle. At the time,we didn't think it was that bad of a idea. I didn't think the worst of what could happen in the situation, nor did my friend. We saw a easy solution and we went for it, like a little kid running too fast, not thinking of what might happen if they fell. We didn't think. In the car, we were all talking and laughing. The guy, was more focused on us, than the road. As well, as he was speeding. At first, we didn't realize that he was going way to fast through the neighborhoods. But as we reached to one of the stop signs, he didn't slow down, nor did he even look at the stop sign. As our new friend, was going through, a car coming from the other direction hit us. It was all a big blur,I don't remember anything else.I don't remember how and when I got to the hospital. When I did wake up, I knew right away that something wasn't right. It didn't smell like my room, the sweet smell of my rain forest scent perfume lingering,It smelt more like that sanitizer smell in a hospital. I also recognized the uncomfortable stiffness i had in my leg. I realized I had broken it.Much after I had learned I was in an accident, I learned that my best friend didn't make it and and the driver is in fatal condition. My best friend died right away instantly from impact. Ever since the accident, I have grown up.I live with this with everyday knowing that my best friend will never comeback. This has matured me,Every time i see alcohol I feel a sick sensation in my stomach. Every time I close my eyes I see my friend smiling and enjoying life. I now know the consequences of making bad and reckless decisions. I will never make the same the decision again.I realize now that with every experience in life you grow and learn more about maturing. I don't think I'll ever be able to accept what happened to my friend and I. But i know now,that i will never make the same stupid decision i did that night.

Stuart Mclean's Dave Cooks the Turkey

While listening to Stuart McLean's short story "Dave cooks the Turkey", I realized that I related to much of it. Stuart McLean does a great job allowing people to relate to it. He made a typical situation into something people can laugh and joke about it. With that said, I was laughing throughout most of the parts, not knowing that most of the story was something that has happened to myself and or families/friends. After reading it, I than realized that there are many examples in this story, that I've seen before. When Dave's wife, Morley says " I'm a train full of people who complain when you try to get them into a bed and fight when you try to get them out of one", I laughed because it reminded me of my mother, and how she has to tell my brother and I repeatedly that we have to go to bed and the next morning she's trying to get us up. I thought it was funny, because it happens all the time in my household. Another example I was able to relate to was at the end when Dave says " Morley could you come here, [Dave] said softly.There's something I have to tell you". I was able to relate to it, because there are many times when I know I'm in trouble and I have to admit to my parents, I say it a soft tone and I wait till I have no other choice.I thought it was funny because even Dave in the end, had to tell his wife about the turkey and the trouble he went through, even though in the end he didn't help Morley with Christmas. My last example that I can relate to is when Morley compares Dave as the "guy in the bar car...pushing the button to ask for another drink."This reminds me of my dad, and how my mother most of the time has to prepare meals, the kids, and etc. While my dad sits at the couch waiting for her to be done, so he can get pampered. It's funny, because Dave is one of those typical husbands who thinks his only job is to ask for a "drink".
With many of the examples, Stuart McLean made a creative story out of a typical real life situations that most people can relate to, into a funny story that let us laugh about things, we didn't think it might of been funny before.

Mature Expository

Immaturity and Maturity. How does one see when they have hit maturity? What is to be mature?. why do people let go of there childish ways, in order to think more realistically.

In life, people go through many obstacles and learning experiences. Which changes people in many ways and show maturity. Maturity comes through time, and through many different aspects. When someone marks the beginning of maturity they have most likely gone through a rough time or have dealt which a situation that is bigger than they can deal with. In the book " Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, the two main Characters go through a time in their life, where they both realize that they don't have all the answers to everything. Morrie, and Older man, who is terminally Ill, goes through maturity,by realizing his limited time on earth. He also shares his wiseness, to his former student Mitch, who realizes he doesn't know as much, as he thought he did.


In the novel, "Tuesdays with Morrie" A man in his thirties, is introduced. He is a successful,and married. Mitch has all the money he needs, and all the distraction from what is important in life. After years, of no contact with his old university professor, Morrie, Mitch figures out that Morrie is ill and he will die sooner, than he hoped.At first Mitch, neglects everything but work. Then he starts to have "meetings" with Morrie. Morrie Teaches Mitch, that it is OK, to have questions and that its OK. to seek for answers. The young man, hits maturity,when he realizes that there is more than just work. That life isn't all about wealth. Through Morrie's eyes, Mitch gets many answers to questions he never thought of until now. Instead of keeping all of his emotions bottled up, and keep them unknown, he starts to own up to it. He starts to understand that there are consequences to his actions. He starts to realize that love, isn't about him, it's about the other person. After Mitch learns that he a life he must live up to, he matures and grows into a person who isn't afraid to express himself, and think more than himself. Although Morrie, is dieing and something will be lost, for Mitch he is gaining something. Gaining Maturity.

With Mitch's young hope for life. Morrie, who has a better outlook on life, even though he can barely stand up. Shows Maturity through his illness and his experiences in life. Morrie, shares his experiences with Mitch, to direct him in a better lifestyle. At first when Morrie, found out he is will die from the cancer he had, he was devasted and confused. But, with Morrie's, attitude he turned it around. He didn't want to die miserable and scared. Instead, he wanted to carry on with his life and cherish every moment of it. He also decieded to share it with the ones he loved, including his never-forgotten student. Throughout his days of being Ill, he shares his life with Mitch. Morrie, shares his life story with Mitch, to show him that life is something we can or cannot control. Morrie begins maturity when he realizes that he is not going to be a miserable man. With Morrie's willingness to educate Mitch, He shows that he not only lived a good life but, is an ideal life, that he wants to share. Although, Morrie is a man who has seen much what life may bring, he still gained another persepective of life,leading him into more maturity.


Maturity comes with aging, growing, loving, and living. Thats what these two characters went through in order to gain maturity. Mitch a man who had lots of life to live, and Morrie a man who had a life which he lived. Through all the time they spent with each other, they both grew and matured in ways they didn't think would ever happened. They learned things about themselves that made them appreciate life and had an different outlook on it. With Mitch's questions, he realizes life isn't what he thought it was. With Morrie's planned death, he shows maturity with how he dealt with it. Although these two men who are different in age, and different in similarites. They have one thing in common, the both matured listening to each other.

College Application

Underneath the moon,sun,clouds beholds I. A person who acquires many dreamlike characteristics. I show no fear with anything, if it's fighting off ninjas,or running down the field chasing someone down with my field hockey stick. whatever I do, I do with absolute confidence. With my confidence to fight battles, I also can sense someones powers miles away. So I can fight off the evil criminals before they make their attack on society. I also have watched TV, movies and even listen to music. With that said, It is obvious I've bee successful beyond my years. Not only have I saved humanity, I also have read the encyclopedia, the dictionary and the thesaurus all in one day. I can even heat up cold pasta,make macaroni and cheese and pour drinks into a cup. Priests all over the world can't wait to meet me, because I can recite the Bible with no hesitations, which will help make their jobs easier.I also drive legally.People such as Britney Spears,Michael Jackson, and the Backstreet boys have all been in a car with me. As well as I even have a email address of my own, have a blog, and a face book account.My extraordinary ways have reached my a diploma with a "real" approval stamp.

Even though I am a true humanitarian at heart, and a well rounded smart individual, I still have to reach a post-secondary education.

I hope you consider my application, because I know i will make a lasting impression.