Megan+S.

[|Methodical:] a habitual method. A certain way someone has for doing things. The student did her homework in a methodical fashion and although it was different than her peers, she completed it 20 minutes sooner and got an A. I found this while reading [|"4 Times Journalists Held Captive in Libya Faced Days of Brutality"]. I chose this word because I have heard it before, and thought it had a cooler definition than it actually does, when in actuality, it is fairly self-explanatory.

Megan Sharp Vore period 5 AP English Language 11 October 2010

Writers Note: The editorial I have written can be compared to those of R.M. Schneiderman in many ways: It discusses world problems, shows the world's view in comparison to that of America, and uses strong word choices. Although it is not as powerful as those he has written and published in Newsweek, it is modeled after his diction and format.

Every editorial written by Schneiderman includes the same things, details and opinions regarding major states of problems in the world. What is a bigger problem than world hunger? Not many things come to mind, other than those written by Schneiderman such as rivalries between France and China, the after mass of hurricanes, the effect of "greener" cars on modern society, and how the less fortunate can not afford them. He uses the power of Newsweek to spread the word on causes that need help from his readers, they need fundraising and caring volunteers to help the cause. And honestly, what is a better way to spread the word than through the media? Facebook groups? Yeah right, they are not exactly taken very seriously. So stick with the good old ink and paper, it works wonders.

He also manages to include how this affects the American people, which helps relate to a larger audience. A lot less people would be willing to read an article about France, but if it mentions similarities and differences to the States, why not? They'll give it a whirl and perhaps end up making themselves a little more worldly. It also helps them become more aware of their surroundings and the gratitude they owe their comfortable lifestyles.

He uses pathos more than anything in his editorials and tries to reach his readership through their hearts and through showing them that nothing beats home, with all of that turmoil going around in the world. Through his diction he intrigues the reader by pulling them in emotionally, which I attempted to do include into this article. Such as where I included, "We are the nation of possibilities, we can do whatever we put our minds to." It makes them think of themselves compared to these people and how truly simple it is to help them. Hunger is Old News Here

To Americans, the world seems like a mighty big place, we hear about the Eiffel Tower, the Wall of China and the Canadian Prime Minister. We know that there is more than our local communities out there to discover and that there are more options than can be counted that are available to us. Not everyone is that lucky. In the world today, there are over one billion people that are hungry. That's one-sixth of the world's population that is more concerned about what scraps of food they can gather than the wonders the world has to offer. They do not get to dream of one day getting a higher education or buying a home and raising a family, but with a little faith and help from those who are more fortunate they may be able to do it. They can worry about their daughter's soccer game rather than being able to sleep at night with excruciating stomach aches.

Children under the age of two are suffering the worst due to hunger. Not only is this the prime time where they would be developing any mental or physical disabilities due to malnourishment, but these babies' first impression of the world and their first feelings were hunger. And that feeling will not go away anytime soon. For the rest of their lives they are stuck in a perpetual state of hunger. Where as Americans complain about not getting the newest video game system until Christmas. Picture it- a Christmas where all that you wish for is a stomach full of food? And you settle for a mediocre meal of rice and dirty water.

That is reality for third world countries and the people that live there. That is their way of life and they will never be able to feel anything other than hunger and pain- unless they get America's help. We need to help the new generation of children before it is too late and the effects of malnutrition are completely irreversible. Imagine that- just two years of your life that can ultimately ruin it?

Sure, there are dozens of organizations that advertise for African Countries and show a hungry baby crying, but there is so much more that can be done. We can not just stop at the opportunities that are laid in front of them. We are the nation of possibilities. We can do whatever we put our minds to. Where as people on the other side of the world barely have enough energy to get their muddy, malaria-infested, drinking water. Celebrities such as Sally Struthers, Katharine Hepburn and Angelina Jolie have been helping for years by putting out endorsements, but why not do it yourself as well? Help them help themselves with the fight against world hunger. Help the families, the elderly and the babies that are in dire need of your help. Who would have thought that in the same world there are multi-billionaires, brain surgeons, and ipods that hold up to 40,000 songs there are still people that have no stable food providers? Many people fail to realize through their hectic schedules, 9-5 jobs, and suburban homes they are not the worse off. There are people suffering thousands of miles away and yet, Americans do not even give them the time of day. This stops here, there is no reason that they are not doing all that they can for these less fortunate people and that when they are sitting down for a nice pot roast, others are laying on the floor of their hut crying of hunger.

The thing that is most important for us to remember is to be grateful for what they have, that when they are hating their lives, know that others would kill to be in their position. To have the comfort of a home, a healthy family, and a full stomach is all that they want. Usually, it is what all Americans have, granted, there are a few exceptions, we are living comfortable lives.If there is any reason why these people suffer, it is to teach others to be grateful and to get others to help them. Nothing can be more gratifying than the feeling of helping others, and even the littlest things can make their day a great one, one that they will look back and remember. They will know that their family got that loaf of bread because someone across that mass ocean was thinking about them and cared enough to help.