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Bryn Beyer [|Thornapple Kellogg Schools] Mrs. Baxter Honors English 10

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Bryn is a reader. She believes that people read because it makes them happy, and because it provides them with a way to another place. She reads not only for these reasons, but also because reading calms her down and puts her in her “happy place,” where she can escape the stress of the world. She began reading at the young age of three, taught by her mother. Although she recalls fond memories of reading in the hammock in her backyard, her favorite reading memories are the times when her father would read her several chapters of “The Chronicles of Narnia” before she went to bed. She enjoys books about romance, adventure, science fiction, and even Shakespeare- if it’s a good book, she’ll read it. Most of these books are recommended to her by her family and friends; however, it is not uncommon for her to find an author she enjoys, and then proceed to read every book they have ever published. Bryn believes that a good reader must have the attention span to take everything in, must be able to comprehend what they have read, and then, finally, make inferences about it. By doing this, Bryn can recognize new points of view; plus, she receives new information, new ways of thinking, and ultimately, entertainment. She reads every day, mostly because of the immense amount of AP US History homework she receives. She believes that the hardest part about reading is actually picking out the book, while the easiest part is letting go and getting lost in it. =====

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Bryn is a writer. She was taught how to write by her mother when she was very young. Since then, she often writes when she is laying on her bed in her room. This is where she writes all her speeches and other school projects. Bryn’s favorite things to write about are the things she is most interested in and present events in her life. She writes about things that have happened and she feels are important, so she will be able to look back at them and remember. Bryn creates her stories by “writing down random things that come to mind” and then uses life experience to make the random things fit together. Bryn says that when she is writing about something that she finds interesting, her writing abilities are much better than when she is writing about a topic that is not. What inspires her writing the most are the things she is passionate about, and she thinks that is what inspires most good writer. She believes that the way a good writer captures their audience is by keeping the story interesting and involving the reader in a way that makes them fall into the story. =====

**Assignments:**

 * **Mini-Paper1: "Good Night and Good Luck"**
 * **Horse Poetry**
 * **Unseen Scene: The Crucible**