Let Me Introduce Myself

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Let Me Introduce Myself

• Cynthia Lynn Gates

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My Family
My parents names are Connie and Larry.
I have one siblingMy sister Lindsey is younger
than me by 10 years.
My family, especially my little sister, is the
most important thing in my life.
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Fun Facts About Me
My favorite color is blue
I studied ballet for 13 years!
My favorite season is summer
I love to write
My favorite author is Albert Camus
I have traveled abroad to Germany, Austria,
Italy, France, Scotland, Wales, The Canary
Islands and England (where I studied for four
months!)
I have three Boston Terriers
I love snow days!!!
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Wroxton College
During the beginning of my junior year of
college, I studied abroad at Wroxton College in
England in the United Kingdom
I learned a lot about the British tutorial
systemespecially how challenging it is!
I took four Literature courses covering British
authors including, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens,
and Tennyson (just to name a few)!
I attended twelve different playsmany in
Stratford-Upon-Avon performed by the world famous
Royal Shakespeare Company!
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Our Classroom
Everyone should feel comfortable to voice their
own opinions about any topic we are discussing.
Everyone will turn in their work in a timely
manner.
Each student will respect one another, including
myself, both in and out of class.
Feel free to discuss any issues you are having
about the content, work, etc.
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Topics We Will Cover This Year
One of Shakespeares Tragedies and Comedies.
Albert Camus The Stranger.
Poetry by Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman.
Homers The Odyssey
and one author or poet of your choice!
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Now For Your First Assignment!
I want each of you to introduce yourself to
me! You may include anything you want to tell me
and your classmates. For examplewhat are some
of your interests? What are your goals for the
year? Tell us about your family, or your
favorite past times!