Author Archives: Edwin Mok

Koen: When reading your book review, I was able to easily identify a rough summary of your book without reading any spoilers or hints. Furthermore, albeit the summary of the book isn’t detailed, I was able to feel the passion you have for this book. The way you described your emotions when reading the bookContinue reading “Comments”

Original Link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1smmWzezBAJ7GNEwoBWs2fkrBCA6i6GE9O-7Ao0XnWls/edit?usp=sharing What do you find utterly boring? No matter how hard you try, it just doesn’t make you come alive. Write about your struggle with boredom. In my perspective, Sunday church services are the most boring sessions I’ve ever been to. I have faith believe in Christ and I’m willing to grow inContinue reading “Quick Write – What Do You Find Utterly Boring (Rough Draft and Edit)”

What do you find utterly boring? No matter how hard you try, it just doesn’t make you come alive. Write about your struggle with boredom. In my perspective, Sunday church services are the most boring sessions I’ve ever been to. I have faith Christ and I’m willing to grow in him, however, I was neverContinue reading “Quick Write – What Do You Find Utterly Boring”

Original Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VHiNbaxbHlIi1M5CjqMTgtamYZieB2loTv6EbpcHkZs/edit?usp=sharing The clock reads 9 am, and Thomas hears a sudden knock on his bedroom door. “Wake up!” shouted Martha. “You said we were going out for breakfast this morning.”, she added. Unwillingly, Thomas shakes himself out of bed, his eyes half-opened, as he covers himself with a white coat. “I’m out”, shoutedContinue reading “Original Twist Short Story (Rough Draft)”

Link to actual copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ahhv2zjLPnusHIIY7FcVxm8BgtmqmZVsqbT2MkWUxV0/edit?usp=sharing Edwin Mok Block A Oct. 16, 2019 Sarah’s Key, written by Tatiana de Rosnay. Published by ST. MARTIN’S GRIFFIN. Copyright date © 2007. Historical Fiction. “PARIS, JULY 1942: Sarah, a ten-year-old girl, is taken with her parents by the French police as they go door-to-door arresting Jewish families in theContinue reading “Sarah’s Key Book Review (Rough Draft & Peer Edit)”

In the article written by Nicholas Kristof, he claims that poverty during the 21st century has declined more than 50% from the initial amount over the past 20 years. Unfortunately, based on numerous polls researched by the author, approximately 90% of Americans believe that global poverty is steadily increasing rather than decreasing. To Nicholas, thisContinue reading “SAT Essay 3”

The clock reads 9 am, and Thomas hears a sudden knock on his bedroom door. “Wake up!” shouts Martha. “You said we were going out for breakfast this morning.”, she adds. Unwillingly, Thomas shakes himself out of bed, his eyes half-opened, as he covers himself with a white coat. “I’m out”, screams Thomas, as heContinue reading “Original Twist Short Story”

Thoughts: Arguably one of the most difficult writings to brainstorm, it took me days to figure out the perfect topic to share with the class. The challenge of having to recall an impactful story and the pressure of sharing in front of class only increased the difficulty of this project. Fortunately, I was able toContinue reading “CREDO Presentation”

Originally written in French, Tatiana de Rosnay wrote Sarah’s Key as a tribute to the children and victims of the Vel’ d’Hiv’ roundup during 1942. It was written to those who never came back, and the ones who survived to tell their tales. Inspired by the historical dark deeds of Paris, Tatiana stumbled upon aContinue reading “Sarah’s Key Book Review”