In the article "Attention"‚ the writer John Medina explains the concept of how the brain works when it comes to paying attention. Medina embarks the different components that makes us pay attention like memory‚ emotions‚ interests or subjects‚ and awareness. He also argues how multitasking cannot be done when it comes to perform several tasks that require high level attention. This is important because it makes me think about myself as a scholar and how I am always trying to multitask as a way for
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great number of distractions‚ but the child may also drift off into his/her own dream world instead of keeping track of what is going on. Many children with an ASD have attention deficits and are easily distracted. Whether distractions caused by other children in the class‚ or by the flickering of fluorescent strip lights‚ once attention is lost it means that the child is not concentrating on the learning matter in hand. In group learning discussions children with ASD are very shy and they show interest
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Attention Getter: “Flying a kite made by your own hands is sure to put a smile on your face" Topic: How to make kite. Purpose: To demonstrate audience‚ how to make a kite. Introduction: A kite is an aircraft consisting of flat shape with two straight sides. People have been making and flying kites for about 2‚000 years. No one knows for sure who invented the kite. Some historians believe it the ancient Chinese may have started kite flying 2000 years ago. It is still a popular hobby in China‚ also
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Outline of My Extended Definition Essay Proposed Title: Life of an Independent Student Thesis Statement: The purpose of this essay is to explain‚ compare and contrast‚ and give examples of independence. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter 1.Don ’t count on anyone. Find your own ways to figure out your problems.-Quote 2.Depend only upon yourself‚ but work in harmony with all things.-Quote B. Thesis 1. Term to be defined: Independent 2. Sentence Definition
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Introduction A. Attention Getter: Think of a world where more hurricanes and tropical storms causing massive destruction in different areas around the world and more animal species losing their habitats and becoming extinct just due to B. Relevance: The human activity of using too much of fossil fuel from mobile vehicles to the electric energy in outlets is affecting our planet C. Propositional Statement: Global Warming is still an ongoing problem‚ because it’s degrading of the world. I propose
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I. Introduction a. Attention Getter: America is all about speed. Hot‚ nasty‚ badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt‚ 1936 b. Reason to Listen: Cars have been the fixation of American Culture since their creation‚ they serve as a way to channel time and energy. They’re something you can pour your heart and soul into and have work to show and be proud of. c. Thesis Statement: My project car is my 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4‚ I have spent 2 years restoring it and it has taught me that perseverance and dedication
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Intro- Attention Getter--> I’d like to start off by asking you a question. How many of you currently have a tattoo or piercing? How many of you would like to get a tattoo or piercing sometime in the future? Intro--> The truth is that‚ according to the laws posted by the National Conference of State Legislatures‚ getting a tattoo or piercing done isn’t a minor’s choice. To get a tattoo or any kind of piercing‚ even something as normal as an ear piercing‚ requires parental permission and for parents
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December 6‚ 2011 OBESITY Topic: Obesity in the United States Organization: Problem/Solution Specific Purpose: I would like for my audience to believe in better eating habits so they can avoid or control obesity. INTRODUCTION I. Attention Getter: According to the Forbes website‚ 74.6 percent adults in the world are obese and the United States has the highest rates. II. Relevance: Obesity occurs all throughout the world‚ and with each passing year the rates are higher. We see obesity everywhere
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Attention Getter “Both tears and sweat are salty‚ but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change‚” as Jesse Jackson said. Introduction A popular phrase used nowadays among the youth in our nation is the term “salty.” Often misconstrued by the older generations as the taste opposite of sweet. In a sense‚ someone that is considered to be salty is the opposite of sweet. They are often bitter because of something that has happened‚ and they behave quite the
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Human Communication The Lack of Healthy Food Options on Campus Topic: Health Organization: Topically Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that the food provided on campus is not healthy and a change needs to happen. I. Introduction A. Attention getter: Do you know what its called when you gain weight freshman year? No? Well let me tell you it’s called freshman fifteen. B. Relevance: All of us here suffer from the negative health options provided on campus‚ especially those who live on campus
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