Citizen Education Reflection At the beginning of the second semester I didn’t know what exactly to expect from Cited as a class. I had heard that it was a lot of work, that Mr. Cangello could be a hard grader, and to pay attention if you wanted to keep up. As the semester got into full swing and I started to get a better feel for my classes, I realized, not a single part of these warnings had been false.
After many warnings about plugging in our laptops in an orderly fashion, and testaments to other classes who had not and faced the punishments, I, as I’m sure many of my classmates did as well, thought these were very isolated and significant instances of which would never be repeated here with G period cited. I was wrong. Although I
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A 90 is a good grade, it is one that in I strive for in many of the essays and various writings I piece together at Oyster River, however it was, on this project, not one I had expected. For the work and effort I had put in I had expected somewhere closer to a 95 - 97, the grade I am guessing I would have earned in many if not all of my other classes. But due to the standards my classmates and I were held to by Mr. Cangello, I was told I still had to work even harder than I already had. It taught me that Mr. Cangello would not hand out an A+ for as little as it often is and that he was indeed a hard grader but a fair one to his credit.
While this of course was a valuable lesson to learn through this unit, I find that looking back on it, what we learned of the events of nine eleven was what will stay with me as I grow and mature into the citizen I will once be. The gruesome and tragic events that unfolded on September 11 were ones that affect all of us, even if we were just a baby bump at the time, and will continue to as we mature. It was the polar contrast in the savagery of these fear-mongering acts, and the heroism firefighters, doctors and citizens showed in the face of tragedy that outlines who we should grow up to be; independent human beings who can come together in times of need to support their friends, family, and community as a whole.
Moving past our nine eleven unit and into the Bill of Rights, my classmates and I learned about our
September 11, 2001 was not just any ordinary day for the citizens of the United States and the city of New York, but a devastating attack that has put us all in shock and fear. As all of you know, the Tuesday that this country was ambushed and attacked destructively by terrorists, was one of the saddest days America has ever seen. Not only did it affect the people that were in the World Trade Center Towers and the loved ones who unfortunately passed away, but it affected our country as a whole. Scared, devastated, astonished, and surprised are just a few words that begin to describe September 11th. As separate states and people, I can confidently say that America has never been closer together as one than on that
Terrorist attacks have increased over the last twenty years, but one of the most remembered is the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. It happened on September 11, 2001; and is commonly referred to as 9/11. Americans grow up learning details about 9/11; but rarely do we learn about a personal experience. In Adam Mayblum’s email “The Price We Pay,” he tells the story of what happened to him, and others around him on the day of September 11, 2001. Mayblum explains in paragraph ten “If you want to kill us, leave us alone because we will do it by ourselves. If you want to make us stronger, attack and we unite.” He made an excellent point with that statement, because he is right. He provides us with imagery, thoughts on terrorism, and strong use of emotions throughout the story that brings us a very well written narrative.
September 11, 2001 was a very tragic day but at the same time a very heart shaping experience. The men and women who ran into burning building trying to help the helpless had great courage and personal honor. Every person that had been hurt or killed during this horrific ordeal were rescued and treated as needed. The fallen rescuers did not even think of their own lives, just the people who needed the help. The personal honor that drives a man to search for up to 18 hours straight, looking for any sign of life, honors those lost, and honors his country.
September 11th, 2001 is one of the worst moments that has ever happened for America. With the Death Toll of Approximately 3,000 people, 400 of them firefighters and Police Officers, this day is often remembered with memories of fear. I think that this is one of the most influence events in America’s History for many reasons. First, because of the death toll. Second, because of how it affects life even today.
September 11, 2001. The day that changed this nation. Thousands of smart, intelligent, and hardworking citizens, that worked in: the World Trade Center, and Emergency Medical servicemen, lives were ended on this tragic date. Wall Street journalist, Michael Burkes, in his Commentary writing, “No Firemen at Ground Zero This 9/11”, recounts the horrific events that occurred on 9/11 and shows how brave the firefighters were. The firefighters were not invited to the tenth anniversary, instead wealthy citizens were.
On September 11th, a tragedy happened when almost 3500 people died from a terrorist attack. One thing that did not change after this was the way America held itself together. Something devastating had happened but they still managed to push through it and come out strong. As well, the support that American's and other places around the world gave each other are still strong today. When someone is in need, we all come together no matter where they are in the world, this never changes. Lastly, people did not stop using airplanes because of this attack. They still continued to use airplanes to travel around
Every year, as September eleventh methodologies, the country remembers the unspeakable occasions and terrible loss of that day. But since of the coordinators of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, September eleventh is no more pretty much grieving, however about group, giving back, and trust.
Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one to answer the attack against our homeland. The time when the awful terrorists tenaciously hammered two American bearer planes into Twin Towers,not just conveying adversity to numerous families additionally the demise of numerous people. It was the most notice act that the terrorist has ever executed in American history. At long last awakening that america was never what it thought it had ended up. It showed to us, to every one of us that we could be ambushed by anyone at whatever time. It made us demonstrate to the world that we are not a country that ought to be upset, we will complete our assignment with whatever in our way. The 9/11 changed every individual's everlastingly,
The united states of America was built upon the ideals of various cultures that came across this enourmous globe. There were many instances in which this great nation had overcome diversity and strugless for millions of citzens who have lived here for the longest time. However when our nation is attacked with such vile and cruel acts such as the September eleventh attacks, there will be outcomes of war with neighboring nations who may have been renspolbie for this deed. This nation must be strong around these despite times that have happened around this attack. There must be campaigns that are to put onto action when dealing with these acts of terrsoim. If this great country wishes to learn from these tragies, we must analyze the program
Although September 11th was one of the most tragic days in US history, many lessons were learned that are applicable to Americans today. For instance, one of the lessons conveyed is to remember and accept what happened when a tragedy occurs, and to move on and not dwell on the past. Moving on after a tragic event has occurred is key because it helps one’s life to return to normal, and help them live with what has happened. This was especially important for the people that experienced anxiety and PTSD after living through 9/11. Another lesson drawn from 9/11, is to help and lend a hand to those in need of assistance, especially during a time of crisis.
As the 9/11 attacks were happening millions of people’s eyes couldn't leave the t.v. screens they all thought only that it couldn’t be real. The assistant fire chief was talking with his men after he had his coffee when what he thought was a t.v. show came on but soon found out the terrorists hijacked a plane and crashed it. Many of the first responders were busy treating smoke inhalation when the first plane struck its target, but many others waited for their broken bones and bad burns to be treated. The emergency responders do these things every day, protect other people from getting hurt by these types of things.the noises around them was the hardest things to see happen what he heard was pain and death.
September 11th, 2001 was a very traumatic time for the United States. On that day planes were hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center and caused the Twin Towers to collapse (“11 Facts”). Along with the Twin Towers collapsing, the Pentagon building in Washington, DC was hit with a plane and another plane crashed down near Shanksville, Pennsylvania (“11 Facts”). On United Flight 93, the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania, passengers became aware of the hijacking and tried to fight the hijackers to regain control of the plane (“11 Facts”). So many people were killed and within all those people, several of them were either police officers or fire fighters (“11
9/11 was a tragic event that also opened the eyes of American citizens. It showed that America is not invincible and how the corporations can’t solve a lot of problems like hunger, poverty, and war around the world. It was an event that made Americans come together and stop depending on wealthy corporations and businesses that take advantage of poor schools and universities for advertisement. Instead, they started depending on themselves and on the true heroes: policemen, public safety officers, and more. Also, 9/11 gave a chance for educators to seize the opportunity of redefining education. As a final point, interdependent citizenship and civic education is very crucial
When the thought of the tragic events of 9/11 comes to mind, most people think about death and despair. It takes a certain perspective to understand and appreciate another side of the events. Heroes, in their truest form, rose from the smoke of 9/11. From going the extra mile to save someone in worse condition than them, to aiding to the rescue and evacuation of Manhattan, all of the heroes on 9/11 did something that wasn’t required of them, something that they did selflessly, helping ones who, even in their own desperation, were worse off than themselves.
September 11th, 2001 is now a date discussed in history lessons. While the post-9/11 generations may not have witnessed the changes of this tragic event, which rapidly filled every crevice of US society, they have an entire generation ready to narrate what they witnessed on and after that day. The expeditious reaction made a permanent mark on American culture.