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Lies that Can't be ProvenLies that Can't be Proven
by Makassia; April 20, 2009
A lie gets a young woman into big trouble!  Read the story

 

The Newly Rich MushroomThe Newly-Rich Mushroom
by Beatrice; April 20, 2009
A trip to the "antique" market doesn't quite turn out as planned!  Read the story
 

Not the Biggest Rain EverNot the Biggest Rain Ever
by Frank; April 20, 2009

 But big enough to cause a lot of trouble!  Read the story

 

Old Hometown - ManilaOld Hometown - Manila
by Marc; April 12, 2009
Marc writes about a joyous childhood in Manila and then updates us on the devastating changes to his home town.  Read the story

 Keep Away from the CrowKeep Away from the Crow
by Hongxin; April 12, 2009
Hongxin explains Chinese beliefs and idioms related to the crow.  Read the story


More than EnoughMore than Enough
by Kamaljeet; April 12, 2009
Kamaljeet relates the tale of an over-talkative customer.  Read the story



Old Hometown - ShanghaiOld Hometown - Shanghai
by Eve; April 5, 2009
 Eve recalls her early years in old Shanghai, before it grew into the city it is today.  Read the story

 

A Walking JokeA Walking Joke
by Zarghoona; April 5, 2009
 Zarghoona writes about the importance of understanding idiom, and the bad results if you don't!  Read the story

Anberlin: Meaningful MusicAnberlin: Meaningful Music
by Chris; April 5, 2009
Chris introduces us to a favourite band.  Read the story



Choosing Love Over DeathChoosing Love Over Death
by Makassia; March 30, 2009
 Want to read something romantic and scary at the same time? 
Read the story

 

War; The Answer to a Global Crisis?War; The Answer to a Global Crisis?
by Marc; March 30, 2009
 In Marc's story, a crazy old man rants about war. Should we believe him? Read the story



Tragic Single MomsTragic Single Moms
by Esther; March 23, 2009
 Esther remembers a shocking day in a high school Career and Personal Planning class.  Read the story


The Cubic LifeThe Cubic Life
by Beatrice; March 21, 2009
Beatrice's piece chronicles the life of Lily, a rebellious girl growing up in China, who later emigrates to Canada.  Read the story

Addicted to Oil? Let's Be Realistic"Addicted" to Oil? Let's Be Realistic
by Eve; March 9, 2009
 Eve writes an impassioned response to her teacher's essay on his addiction to oil.  
Read the story


The Value of Regular Writing PracticeThe Value of Regular Writing Practice
by Brad; March 1, 2009
Brad writes on how he helps his students to become better writers.  Read the story
 

Raising the Driving AgeRaising the Driving Age
by Makassia; February 1, 2009

Makassia presents a strong argument for raising the legal driving age.  Read the story

No Man's LandA Film with Impact: No Man's Land
by Phoebe; January 12, 2009
 Phoebe gives an account of the connection between the film and her real-life experience in Eastern Europe.  Read the story
 

The Impending Danger that Awaits UsThe Impending Danger that Awaits Us
by Genel; December 16, 2008
 Genel's essay was chosen because it is persuasive and has lots of scientific details and evidence that are supportive and provable.  Read the story

Modern Women's Unhealthy BeautyModern Women's Unhealthy Beauty
by Andrea; December 7, 2008
 Andrea's essay takes a new look on women’s beauty issues. The essay is well-organized, clear in language, and full of scientific and supportive evidence.  Read the story

PALC—My English CradlePALC—My English Cradle
by Ruth; September 23, 2008
 Ruth's essay demonstrates how the PALC has nurtured her as she has learned English.  Read the story
 

You Reap What You SowYou Reap What You Sow
by Natalia; August 10, 2008
 Natalia gives us a thoughtful advice on disciplining children.  Read the story
 

The Stubborn HusbandThe Stubborn Husband
by English 12 Students; August 3, 2008
 Students were asked to "show" a stubborn husband in 75 words or fewer. Read the stories
 

Always WaitingAlways Waiting
by Renee; July 19, 2008
 Renee's complaint is a familiar one: waiting at the doctor's office.  Read the story
 

A Big Thorn in the ButtA Big Thorn in the Butt
by Lola; July 14, 2008
 Lola uses a witty, conversational tone to show us the big frustrations faced by a new language learner.  Read the story

Writing 12All You Wanted to Know About Writing 12
by Masaru; June 9, 2008
 Masaru's question and answer approach answers many common questions. Read the story
 

Breath of Fresh AirA Breath of Fresh Air
by Josephine; June 9, 2008
Josephine's writing comments on the effects smokers have had on her life.  Read the story


Biology 12Biology 12: Learning about the Human Body
by Ruth; June 9, 2008
 Ruth recommends this knowledge-filled and useful course. Read the story

 

TrudiMy Charismatic Teacher: Trudi
by Natalia; June 2, 2008
 Natalia provides a charming portrait of a favourite teacher. Read the story
 

Halloween Every Day!Halloween Every Day!
by Catalina; June 2, 2008
Catalina finds a new vision of fashion in Vancouver.  Read the story


Maybe He Was RightMaybe He Was Right
by Beatrice; June 2, 2008
 Beatrice reflects on the difference between arranged and love marriages. Read the story

 

Accounting 11Accounting 11: A Practical Choice
by Natalia; May 25, 2008
 Natalia gives a complete picture of this popular course. Read the story
 

Friendly CanadaFriendly Canada
by Victoria; May 25, 2008
Victoria finds Canadians more talkative and friendly than at home.  Read the story

Independent? Bravo!Independent? Bravo!
by Josephine; May 25, 2008
 Josephine writes about parents facing their children's departure from home. Read the story

 

Entrepreneurship 12Adventurous Entrepreneurship 12
by Ben; May 19, 2008
 Ben gives us an enthusiastic account of this practical course. Read the story


 Do I Need to . . .?Do I Need to . . .?
by Teresa; May 19, 2008
Teresa raises thoughtful questions about the independent spirit she's encountered in Canadian life. Read the story

Laughter as MedicineLaughter as Medicine
by Masaru; May 19, 2008
 Masaru's cancer treatment is aided by a nurse's good humour. Read the story

 

Pyramid of SocietyPyramid of Society
by Andrew; May 3, 2008
 Andrew's article, introduced by Suzanne, rejects the superior attitudes of those at the top of the social pyramid.  Read the story

Civics Studies 11The Beneficial Course: Civics Studies 11
by Suzanne; May 3, 2008
 Suzanne gives a complete picture of an interesting and useful course. Read the story



My Teacher LouiseMy Teacher Louise
by Hongxin; May 3, 2008
 Hongxin gives us a personal account of a favourite teacher. Read the story


How I Robbed My LandlordsHow I Robbed My Landlords
by Natalia; April 28, 2008
 Natalia admits to a minor crime. Read the story

A Young Teacher: RenukaA Young Teacher: Renuka
by Ruth; April 21, 2008
 Ruth writes about her experiences with a helpful teacher, Renuka. Read the story
 
DFT 12: Every Hour a Happy HourDFT 12: Every Hour a Happy Hour
by Hongxin; April 21, 2008
 Hongxin writes about a course where studying is a joy every day. Read the story
 

A Patient, Diligent Teacher: LA Diligent, Patient Teacher: L
by Suzanne; April 7, 2008
 Suzanne writes about one of her favourite teachers at the PALC. Read the story

A Free-Spirited Teacher: BradA Free-Spirited Teacher: Brad
by Masaru, April 7, 2008
Masaru documents the life journey that brought Brad to the PALC. Read the story

An Upside Down WorldAn Upside Down World
by Masaru; March 30, 2008
 Masaru's experience learning the opposite culture of Canada. Read the story

St. Barnabas ChurchSt Barnabas Anglican Church
by Natalia, March 30, 2008
Natalia gives an inspiring account of her neighbourhood church. Read the story

How I Saved My PartyHow I Saved My Party
by Ben; March 23, 2008
Ben's Lunar New Year celebration is saved by some good advance preparation. Read the story

 An In-Between TimeAn In-Between Time
by Natalia; March 21, 2008
Natalia writes about the yearly battle between the spring and retreating winter. Read the story

A Peking ChildhoodA Peking Childhood
by Hongxin; March 9, 2008
Hongxin's richly detailed story of his childhood in Peking. Read the story

Focussing on StatusFocussing on Status
by Suzanne; March 9, 2008
Suzanne explains some key differences between east and west. Read the story

What is that Teacher's Name?
by Ruth; March 9, 2008
The story of Ruth's confusing first day in English class. Read the story

 Beauty Goes ShoppingBeauty Goes Shopping
by Kamila; March 3, 2008
Kamila contrasts Polish and Canadian attitudes towards beauty. Read the story

The City of DollsThe City of Dolls
by Masaru; March 3, 2008
The story of Masaru's home town, Fukuoka City. First in a series.  Read the story
 

The Neptune Festival (December 16, 2007)
by Victoria

“The Neptune Festival ” concerns a teen’s discovery of a ritual in her grandmother’s village. Find out how the villagers prepare everything in secret overnight.  Read the story

 The Mushroom NecklacesThe Mushroom Necklaces (November 25, 2007)
by Margaret

An early morning, a long bus ride, making mushroom necklaces—Margaret's story of a late summer ritual may make you want to join in.  Read the story

 Cleaning the Well (November 10, 2007)
by Valentina

Well-described and edited story about the simple but hard work of cleaning a well.
Reading this, you will enjoy a festive ritual as if you were there.  Read the story

 

 

More Student Writing:

The Pearson Buzz:
Want to read lots more student writing? Check out the "Buzz," written by the students of Writing 12.

Everybody Loves Raymond
Victoria's essay explains the popularity of this national TV show.  January 21, 2007

A Single Wife
Catherine's short story, "A Single Wife," explores the lives of immigrant women in Vancouver.  December 24, 2006
 

A Serious Decision
Tara's paragraph gives us an inside look at her decision to return to school and her hopes for the future.  November 11, 2006
 

An Unusual Man
Susan's paragraph gives us a wonderful description of an unusual man who visits her store every morning.  October 7, 2005
 

Failure: A Better Teacher than Success
Ali argues strongly for us to learn from our failures on our path to success. September 18, 2006

The Suggestive Mystery
Tatiana's essay, written for English 12, gives a thorough examination of the Susan Glaspell story, "A Jury of Her Peers."  May 21, 2005

The Longest Night of My Life
Octavia's personal narrative essay is a gripping account of her family's terrifying ordeal that happened more than 20 years ago.  February 11, 2005

Canadians in My Eyes
Vera's paragraph provides some interesting comparisons between Canadians and Chinese. November 19, 2005

To School, Again
Atala's paragraph captures the mixed feelings of an adult returning to school. September 6, 2005

A Special Relationship
Eva's charming story of her dog and a new baby is sure to warm your heart.  June 24, 2005

Giant Plunge
Hiromi's first short story is inspired by Sean O'Failain's story, "The Trout." In it, a young girl learns to conquer her fear of the water.  March 26, 2005
 

A Place to Live
Atala writes a beautiful descriptive paragraph about her grandmother's house. Full of lovely detail using all the senses, it ends with song lyrics from Louis Armstrong.  February 28, 2005

Free Tranquilizer
An excellent descriptive paragraph about the delights to be found at Central Park in Burnaby. By a former student who wishes to remain anonymous.  February 1, 2005

An Ordinary Day
Far from ordinary, Octavia's paragraph captures the sights and smells and sounds of an outdoor market. Sensuous writing with excellent detail! January 16, 2005

The Place I Long For
Jana's rich description makes it easy to imagine the peace she finds at a favourite place.  December 13, 2004

The Mosquitoes on Campus
Couch writes an amusing story of meeting the new, much smarter, urban mosquito!  November 28, 2004

Nothing Came to My Mind
Tina has written an intriguing narrative paragraph about finding quiet contemplation time in her car on an autumn day. November 9, 2004

A Smart Pig
Annie's amusing paragraph contemplates what it would be like to be a pig, but only for one day! 

Hanging Up the Clothes
Short paragraph with lots of detailed description. 

How to Reduce Stress
    Short essay in five paragraph standard style.

Smells of the Sun
  
Short paragraph demonstrating the use of the senses in writing.

Advice to New Students of the PALC
Lucky gives some straightforward and useful advice to new students. 

The PALC for Improving Your English
Ciprian has some good advice on how the PALC can help you with your English skills.

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