Tuesday, April 19, 2011

A Day of Life in the Battle of the Bulge

The droning of the approaching tanks rang persistently in my years. I rubbed my stiff hands together apprehensively and breathed warm air on them. Beyond the white freezing plains, clouds of dust began to form. The mini tanks were extremely effective in battling in the densely forested areas of the Ardennes Mountains region. Soon, the first few tanks materialised. I could hardly believe that the forest had not filtered them. Instead, the tanks were charging towards us like a horde of provoked bees. It was almost impossible to fend off such a huge swarm of buzzing tanks with just a few anti-tank rifles. Our chief commander sprinted past our pits and hollered out instructions like a frantic monkey in a predicament. Just then, missiles and fires flashed past my eyes. It had begun.

I was hiding in a pit in the frontline. I dropped into the it and watched as blinding flash of light whizzed past overhead. Straining my ears, I tried to catch my chief’s instructions. However, his voice was drowned by the cacophony of droning machines and continuous firings. I knew it was my duty to defend the frontline. I summoned my courage and reloaded my anti-tank rifle. Within a few seconds, I felt the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life. My whole body went limb and I collapsed back into the pit in agony. I could smell the boiling blood which was staining my uniform. I thought I was going to die as the vision around me blurred. I was unable to move any limbs and I stifle a cry of anguish to prevent myself from attracting attention from the advancing tanks.

The next moment, I felt myself being dragged out of the pit violently and I knew the Germans had captured me. I was dragged through the icy forest and away from the frontline. Gradually, the noises grew fainter. However, my pain became more unbearable. Realising something was amiss, I glanced upwards. It dawned on me that the medical units had rushed to my rescue and were treating to my wounds. However, I could not resist it any longer. My eyes were watering profusely and I clenched my fists so tightly that my knuckles ache. I lay on the snow and watched the medics fumbling with their tools. I felt a sense of security even though the pain was still tormenting me. The medics treated my wound expertly and brought me back to the camp in a vehicle. I hoped I would not be assigned in the frontline in future.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Descriptive Paragraph-War scene

Clouds of dust drifting over the rubbles caused the eyes to itched. The thick cloud of billowing smoke in the distance curled into the sky like a cobra searching for a prey. Among the cacophony of the wailing of sirens, explosions, hollering and the deafening noise of a nearby tank, a soldier lay on the broken bricks. His military uniform was drenched in his own blood and was trembling slightly. Still he clung on to his rifle desperately as if it was his only hope for survival. The taste of death is strong and overwhelming. Two other soldiers went to his aid and was fumbling with their tools nervously. They watched their companion gasping for air. He grunted and attempted to rise but collapsed onto the ground clumsily with a loud “crash” like a fallen gorilla. The smell of dried blood, sweat and dust stank the nostrils. The next moment, it seemed that the whole world was watching him intently as he glanced around dizzily. His eyelids then slide over his eyes and his body went limb like an ancient wooden log.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Know What Learn: Process Analysis Essay

Process Analysis Essay

What do I Know about process analysis essays?

Honestly, I have never heard of the term process analysis essay. I have only heard of basic terms such as expository essays or argumentative essays. However, on see the title, I guess that a process analysis essay is to study a sequence of steps for a task closely. Process means a task or procedure while analysis is to study the steps and relating each point to other ideas.

What do I Want to learn about process analysis essays?

I wish to know what exactly is a process analysis essay and how it is used in our everyday life. I also hope to learn how to write a good process analysis essay.

What have I Learnt after the lesson?

I found out that process analysis essay is used to explain the steps of carrying out out a process step by step. It provides specific details to each step and ensures that readers understand the process clearly and how it would be done. The steps in the process analysis essay is arranged in chronological order so that all the steps are related to each other.

The structure of a process analysis essay:
A process analysis essay starts with an introduction of the task. It will include some activities related to the tasks. And give a general opinion of the task. The people or requirements involved in the task will also be mentioned. Generally, the introduction let the readers understand more about the task and also tells them what are the necessary materials or preparations needed.

The body of the essay is obviously the steps to completing this task. It tells the readers the process of each step and how would it affect the task. Lastly, the conclusion summarize the points stated in the body paragraphs and then give an opinion about the steps needed.

Where are process analysis essay used in our daily lives?
Process analysis essays used in cooking recipes, or other methodology guides. It can be found in many about educating people on how to carry out certain tasks. Process analysis essays are very important as it is an essential method to enlighten others on unfamiliar concepts and complicated tasks. Many experts and researchers use process analysis essays to describe an experiment or to prove a concept using a series of steps.