Abstract
This paper shows that even though the two books tell the same life story of Caitlin, each one differs most significantly in tone and style according to the vastly different audiences to which each is directed. Rockwell's book was intended for children - less pages and more illustration, whereas McCracken's book presents itself as a very authoritative piece on Caitlin's life in an artbook format.

From the Paper
"The first book, Paintbrush and Peacepipe, 86 small pages in length, with 8 brief chapters and 15 illustrations, is written for children. By comparison, the second book, George Catlin and the Old Frontier, with its 209 oversized pages might seem a vastly superior presentation of George Catlin's biography. The artbook format of McCracken's work, with its 36 color and 118 black and white illustrations, is far more authoritative and detailed in its representation of the scope of Catlin's art. Yet, Paintbrush & Peacepipe, in it's minimalist manner is a highly educational and effective piece of work."

Tags:artist, history, painting, america, indian, frontier

Abstract
This paper examines the book "Summer Sisters" by Judy Blume which revolves around the friendship between Vix and Caitlin and causes two opposite worlds to collide. It looks at how the character of Vix is given the opportunity to escape from the drudgery of her life in poverty and her controlling mother, Tawny by the offer to spend the summer at Martha's Vineyard by the privileged Caitlin and how the next five summers at Martha's Vineyard not only expose her to boys, sex and fun, but also give her a taste of the infinite possibilities that were once beyond her imagination, such as going to Harvard. It provides a brief background to Judy Blume and looks at how she writes with a pithy, simple style, making her stories easy to read for the majority of readers.

From the Paper
"In this work, Blume presents a vast array of men and women, representing a full spectrum of gender roles. The most striking characters who seem to defy the prescribed roles of their gender are Phoebe, Caitlin's mother and Caitlin, who walks in her mother's footsteps. The very first impression Blume conveys of Phoebe is one of an unorthodox mother: "Phoebe, dressed in faux Indian clothes? including her boyfriend of the moment, a guy with long, silvery hair?" (11). Furthermore, she had convinced Lamb, Caitlin's father, of having an open marriage that ultimately did not work (Blume 34). In these aspects, Phoebe represents the image of a new woman who does not stay within the confines of a traditional prescription of a wife or mother."

Tags:mother, poverty, harvard, boys

Abstract
This paper examines Sarah Dessen's novel, "Dreamland." The paper first discusses the background of the author, including where she was raised, her credentials and other works written by her. The paper then focuses on the coming-of-age story, "Dreamland", focusing on a variety of heavy themes surrounding the coming of age, specifically the abusive relationship the main character, Caitlin, and her boyfriend Rogerson have.

From the Paper
"Rogerson showed some early warning signs that he might become abusive, before he actually hit Caitlin. He became quickly involved in Caitlin's life, which is a clear warning sign that he may become abusive, according to the ACADV website. His controlling behavior could be seen when Caitlin first entered his pool house to find it perfectly tidy and organized, which demonstrated his need for control and order. In the very first scene with Caitlin and Rogerson in his pool house, Rogerson's father was furious because Rogerson was late and hit him, which was cruel foreshadowing their relationship later on in the book. Caitlin very quickly learns that Rogerson not only uses drugs and persuades her to use, but he also sells drugs at parties. The scene before he hit Caitlin for the first time was followed by an argument about something simple, foolish and his anger was very unpredictable. Once he became angered, Caitlin could see his eyes go black with anger, just before he hit her and his explosive anger was a very clear sign that she was about to be hit. These dramatic mood changes foreshadow potential abuse."

Tags:abuse, avoidance, character, plot, teenager

Abstract
The paper reviews four separate reports on the pros and cons of inclusion in the elementary school setting. The paper examines "Toward Refined Instruction Through Inclusion: Evaluation of an Elementary School Inclusion Program" by Russell Johnston, "Mainstreaming - Instructional Strategies and Reflective Practices" by Kim Harries, "Two Parents: Two Points of View: The Pros and Cons of Inclusion" by Scott Caitlin and "A Special Approach to Inclusion" by Sint-Lodewijkscholen.

Outline:
Introduction
Inclusion-Pros
Inclusion-Cons

From the Paper
"A Special Approach to Inclusion" by Sint-Lodewijkscholen."Inclusion is a much-debated topic and this is particularly true in the elementary school environment. This is evidenced in a report entitled: "Teacher's Attitudes Toward Inclusion: Survey Results from Elementary School Teachers in Three Southwestern Rural School Districts" reported in the Rural Education Quarterly Spring Issue 2003 by Hammon and Ingalls. This work reports the benefits identified by those who support inclusion as well as the reasons that inclusion have not bee supported. There are many benefits and as well, there are many drawbacks to inclusion in the elementary school setting as evidenced in the work of Hammon and Ingalls (2003)."

Tags:mainstreaming, disabilities, special, education

Abstract
This paper reviews the book "Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities" and examines how Robbins takes the information she had acquired in a year about sororities, ties it up in a pretty package and allows the reader to make judgments on sorority life while keeping her opinion and thoughts extremely non-biased. It shows how Robbins is able to divulge in what she learns, reenact real situations through detailed dialogue and still leave the reader stimulated with enough curiosity by the end that they want to follow up on the characters.

From the Paper
"Robbins' book is comprised of about 75 percent vignettes and 25 percent authorial voice. The vignettes Robbins uses are essential in understanding what the opinions of the main characters are and also gives a general idea of how the other sisters feel and are affected by situations. By using so much dialogue, Robbins put the reader in the room with the characters and gives them a chance to feel as though they are flies on the wall. The only time Robbins interjects into the scene is to explain something that a "normal" or non-Greek affiliated person would know or to explain to you exactly what is happening in the scene between the sisters."

Tags:white, vicki, pledge, caitlin, amy, sabrina