The writing prompt I selected is part of an immersion process designed for fifth graders. They are currently working on a project with a President’s Day Theme. The immersion process integrates learning mediums to develop a wide range of information sources in order to obtain a varied scope on a central theme or cycle. The learning mediums include history, government, English composition and discovery words. The students research the historical significance of Lincoln and Washington in relation to the Civil War and the Independence of the United States. They work to expand their vocabulary through discovery words which are spelling words-expanded not only to include spelling, but also context and significance. The students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge through composition writing.
The writing prompt is step two of a four-step process. The first step was a ten-minute free-write. The students selected either Lincoln or Washington and wrote as much as they could recall within a ten-minute time window. After the writing process, there was 15 minutes of table group discussion about which president they chose and why. The instructor reconvenes the class back together and after a show of hands, discovers the class was about a 45/55 split between the two presidents. The two groups listed the achievements of the two men on the board. The class was able to discuss and visually see a list of both presidents’ accomplishments.
The writing prompt is a twist on the first writing assignment. The second assignment required the student to write about the president they did not select on the first assignment. If they wrote about president “A” in the free-write then they were to write about president “B” for the second assignment. The students were told assignment #2 would be a first draft. They would turn in assignment #2 along with their free-write for credit. (Verify that each student wrote about both presidents)
From the class discussion and/or your readings, write at least two paragraphs to demonstrate how president “B” is significant in American history?
Provide at least 3 examples from the board or your readings. We have 20 minutes in class to begin and work out details. Staple free-write and first draft together and turn in at the beginning of class tomorrow. To receive credit, both papers must be legible.
Recognizing the injustices president Andrew Jackson performed, Americans have considered the dispute over the removal of Jackson 's face from the twenty dollar bill. The real question remains why place America 's figures in iconic positions based on fame? Benedict Arnold is famous, yet he was a traitor to America . Why not place figures that contributed to the well-being of the country and upheld humane morals? Jackson 's administration only improved the system, initiating the progress toward a modern democratic government. Under President Jackson, the elimination of voter property qualifications allowed a variety of citizens from different social classes to elect government officials 1. Jackson also ended the national banks that resembled the greedy monopolies of the late 1800's 1.
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...l was looked at again and now former Senator Barack Obama decided to push the issue again and stated that if he ran for presidency he would get the bill appeal so homosexuals could serve openly in the military. Homosexuals were glad to have someone in their corner that was willing to look into the law and make it constitutional. When Obama begin to run for office, he stated that he would try to have the bill appealed in 100 days of office. The gays and lesbians stood behind Obama in his race because they felt that the law could be changed and it would be in this time era. The bill was not exactly appealed in the “First 100 Days of Office” but it was brought up and it was a force to be reckoned with. In December of 2010, the House & Senate voted in favor to repeal the policy known as "don't ask, don't tell." President Obama then signed it into law December 22, 2010.
In the “Dreed Scott and John Brown” lesson. I learned the democrats ran a politician by the name of James Buchan for president, he believed that popular sovereignty was the best thing to use in the west to help win the election. His presidency had started off on a bad note where on his inauguration the U.S. Supreme Court informed him on their decision on the Scott V. Stanford case. The case dealt with a slave by the name Dred Scott who served most of his life as a personal servant for a U.S. Army surgeon, who later moved across to the Free states and took Scott with him giving him his freedom rights. But he was still legally bound to his master. I also learned that Abraham Lincoln challenged Stephen Douglas to a series of Debates in 1858.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of mental disorders is a widely used and popular text that lists and describes the various mental disorders and the criteria that resembles each one specifically. These series of manuals have had several major problems since their introduction and the latest edition which has yet to release still faces problems in terms of validity with the scientific community. By use of a diagnostic criterion they fail to incorporate many factors such as social influences, a scientific base, and distinction between the criteria for the different disorders. These are only a few of the problems facing the DSM but they may also be the most significant.
As generations proceeded, institutions such as the American Psychiatric Society began to classify homosexuality as a disease, which was later retracted in the 1970’s and was no longer considered a mental disorder. At this time many homosexuals decided to start “coming out”, a process in which people talk freely about their sexual orientation to family and friends. Then in the1980’s new adversary for the gay community became the forefront of debates worldwide. The AIDS crisis, which seemed to be only contracted in the gay male population, paved the way for brutalizing words such as “queer” that was used to describe all sexual minorities. In the 1990’s where the gay rights movement saw more victories with the United States military instituting the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy.” This policy gave homosexuals the right to serve within the military. Then in the year 2000, Vermont became the first state to allow same sex civil unions (Pitas).
“Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” is the official policy of the U.S. Department of Defense towards homosexuals in the military. Members of t...
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Miss Burns, a step ahead of him, proceeded to tell him exactly how you can get an F minus. "William, you cite zero references, also, you fail to name even half of our past presidents, and you couldn't even name our current one...President James Buchanan!" She added, "So tell me William, have any ideas how you could have earned an F
Directions: Write an introduction (5pts), third body paragraph (20pts), and conclusion (5pts) to this essay. Do your own work; do not consult with other students or the Internet. Submit on Google Classroom before Shabbos, Friday, February 19.
Many students in high school lack the ability to write at a proficient level. One of the major issues with writing is that they struggle to understand the prompt and do not know how to start their essay. If they cannot “unlock” the prompt and write proper topic and thesis statements they will not get a passing score on their writing assignment, both in the classroom and at the State testing level.
As a college student and as an administrator I have had to write various documents, reports, essays and correspondence. I have taken a few writing courses that have marginally helped to improve my writing skills but I still do not feel completely comfortable with the final drafts I have produced. This journal entry will examine my previous experience with writing courses, strategies that have been successful, my strengths and weaknesses in writing and what I hope to gain from this course.
Chronic diseases are a problem for the mind and body. Not only are chronic diseases harmful to the body, they take a toll on a person’s psychological wellbeing. Depression, anxiety, and stress are the most common problems associated with chronic diseases. They are harmful to the body and inhibit recovery. However, the theory of music has been proven to decrease stress, depression, and contribute to improved health. Patients with chronic diseases who listen to soothing music have shown improvement in mood, emotion, and their overall psychological state, therefore enhancing their health. In order to implement this treatment, the medical team must consider the whole patient not just the physical and emotional but their age, spiritual beliefs, and music preferences. Then, the medical team can create a customized music therapy program into the whole medical plan.