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Hello AP US History Students of the Summer 2014e,

Many of you are aware that something happened to the blog and posting was disabled. I only just was able to correct the problems with Google this weekend. I have a How to to help those who haven't posted anything, or just need to submit your final comment. Please do so as soon as you can. Deadlines will be extended to Tuesday, August 19th at 10 pm for all the Summer Blog deadlines.

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You need to post comments three different times for your Summer Reading.

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It is IMPORTANT that you use the username and password included in your Summer Reading packet. (username: mcapush2 password: historyrules)

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Mary Katherine Tebo

My book of choice was The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum, the reason being that I was curious to learn more about the book which inspired the movie that would instantly become, and has since, remained such a large part of American culture. As such, I was most intrigued by the moral of this story, emphasizing the idea that one already possesses happiness and only needs to realize it, just as Dorothy already had happiness without having to leave home. The chance to look into the symbolism that this book offers, particularly that of the lion, tin man, and scarecrow who already had what they desired all along and really only sought confirmation, attracted me as well, as it further supports the moral. This entire story comes together beautifully in a way intended to help the reader realize that the grass is not greener on the other side.
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