I am writing my problem/solution argument essay on the lack of funding in primary public schools in the state of Mississippi. This argument matters because education is one of the most important resources that a state provides to its citizens. Education has the highest return of interest of any government subsidized institution. Education also helps to create new culture for the country, which benefits all citizens. People should care about the quality and funding of the education children receive because of how great an impact education has on everyone’s life. An educated populace is much safer than a non-educated one. An educated population is also much more productive and progressive in their respective communities. Everyone would benefit from an increase to public school funding.
Monthly Archives: March 2016
Connecting Your “Real Life” to Writing
During this spring break, I spent most of my time resting and relaxing, as most students do. I did, however, find time to think about the wonderful world of Writing 101 and the glorious tool that is rhetoric. I began reading a book titled A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin. The book is a fiction novel, but it is filled with brilliant writing. Martin’s style and word choice create an extremely gorgeous style. His language choice helps to create different tones and moods that make me as a reader feel as if I’m a part of the story. He does an amazing job of describing places, weather, people, and the actions people make. His writing paints a picture so easily it makes it difficult to put down the book. The things we’ve been learning in Writ101 have helped me to better recognize and appreciate the tools Martin uses to create such a wonderful story.
Connecting the NYT to My Education
Have We Been Playing Gershwin Wrong for 70 Years?
Earlier this week in my Music classes we talked about the significance of George Gershwin and his compositions. Gershwin is seen as one of the most influential early American composers. His jazzy, lyrical works have been cemented in American musical culture for the past 70 years. This article talks about how in one of Gershwin’s most famous works, “An American in Paris,” the composer calls for a “french taxi horn” part. This is obviously not a standard musical instrument used in classical music. The article claims that for the past 70 years, performers have been using notes that are incorrect to what Gershwin would have actually intended. This article is connected to my studies as a music major because it shows that we are still learning and discovering new things about music. This suggests to me that my education at Ole Miss is important because soon it will be my responsibility as well as my peer’s to continue the study of music. We will be responsible for interpreting new meanings behind music, as well as continuing to teach about the culture provided by modern American music.