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Personal Narrative: Being Here In Alvin

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Being here in Alvin is the fresh start I needed. I moved here from North Carolina a few years ago, and I was kind of awkward and uncomfortable. I was always studious and academic, but I never felt like I could really be myself. I was kind of still in my shell and nervous about what to expect from my new life. Since then, I’ve not only learned a lot academically, but also about myself. All of my teachers have all been wonderful, but today I want to tell you a little bit about my 8th grade science teacher, Mr. Borden. Mr.Borden, agreed to dress up as Elsa from “Frozen” if all of his classes averaged a certain grade on the STAAR test. Mr.Borden, could you please stand up so everybody can get a good look at you? Who wouldn’t want to see him in a princess gown? It’d be hilarious, right? Well, we were determined to see him in that sparkly …show more content…

With all of the creative and unconventional assignments I got in Science class, it gave me chances to take more risks. On one particular assignment, we were instructed to create a model for NASA illustrating different components the Universe. So, my new team members and I constructed and decorated this big rocket ship. On the inside,you could walk in and it displayed different diagrams and games on the walls. We gambled on a big idea, and not only did we get a 100 on the project, but we took it to compete in the district PBL showcase and won first place. It was so amazing to share our hard work with everybody, and we were so proud. I don't think we would have been confident enough to take so many chances or show that work to other people if we hadn't know that Mr. Borden believed in us, and would be there to help us in every way he could. So, if I can leave you with anything, remember to not only give us,

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