... be in life (Spielberg). And, Elliot's relationship with ET cannot seem to be understood by any of the other characters. This is very similar to any adolescent boy's relationships and friendships. The story on many levels offers great examples of the connection between Elliot's life and other young teens. In the story, Elliot portrays every teen when he practices unsafe behaviors ... , the science fiction aspect is connected to the journey into adulthood. As young teens travel through Elliot's world, they can see examples of their own lives. They can see the true message of the story: est...

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... negative outcomes; no good comes out of gossiping. Gossiping could even possibly turn a teenager's high school years into a nightmare. Cruel words can be hard on any teenager. People risk losing friendships, jobs, attention on school, and family's trust. High school is one of the most important and exciting times of our lives. When gossip goes wrong it can change everything. Gossiping ... another, an uncontrolled teen may take matters in their own hands without thinking about the consequences. For fighting at school a person could be suspended, arrested, or even get hurt severely. Frien...

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... Him that you fear Him, and "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."(Psalm 111:10) It sounds very simple and hard to believe, but it is true, putting God first will help put all things in its proper time and procedure. He says in His word that He"ll provide you wisdom if you ask; so have ... improve many areas of your life. Listening and responding skills can improve areas like: assignments at school that's assigned, giving less stress on your parents, learning improvements, concentration, build better friendships. Communication is key in a relationship and listening plays one ...

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... she get it. The quote that demonstrates this is on page 32 "you'll be some kind of mutant freak." This also demonstrates how the social norm dictates friendships based on willingness to conform. Conformity is a type of social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order to fit in with a group. Hitler used registration to organize and ... Hitler banned Jews from going to German schools. This becomes worse when it becomes law that everyone must have the code and the government creates a fake illness to mask the true reason why people have resorted to burning the code off th...

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... readers. Salinger's control of Holden's easy, conversational manner makes the introduction of these larger themes appear natural and believable. At the time of the novel through today, Holden's speech rings true to the colloquial speech of teenagers. Holden, according to many reviews in the Chicago Tribune, the New Yorker, and the New York Times, accurately captures the informal speech of an ... felt as though no one ever took him seriously and realized his actions left him with no solid academic standing. Since Holden is essentially a failure at school with no serious friendships, he a...

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... , stay in shape, and look better. Involvement in sports provides children not only with health benefits, but also with life long relationships. Throughout my years of sports, I have developed countless friendships. In the present day, my best friends are the gentlemen that I've played sports with for years; and I am happy to say that out relationships are stronger then ever. Being ... . If the athlete or child is not very successful in his/her respective sport, than perhaps it would have negative effects on the child's self esteem. Although this is certainly true, a good coach can see to ...

• Word Count: 1913
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• Grade Level: High School