New book explores literacy‚ reading among boys Generations of schoolboys who squirmed through lectures on symbolism in "Lord of the Flies" may want to thank Michael W. Smith for finally understanding their pain. In a new book‚ the associate professor of literacy education at the Graduate School of Education‚ and his University of Maine colleague‚ Jeff Wilhelm‚ document their research exploring why boys’ literacy test scores are consistently lower than girls’. The book‚ "Reading Don’t Fix No
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To most people‚ architects are people that sit in an office and draw all day. They get paid lots of money for these drawings and somehow the drawings turn into reality in the forms of buildings and other structure. Many people have a dislike for modern architecture and say “they don’t get it.” To them‚ these buildings and other structures look weird and they do not comprehend the entire design concept. The field of architecture is more than what meets the eye. Architecture is a great field to enter
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A TEACHER Never has it crossed my mind’s eye to become a teacher. I would choose any other field or career except it. In fact‚ after my high schooling‚ I was so undecided of what course to take‚ of which way to go as if I was in the crossroad Robert Frost is pertaining to in his poem‚ “The Road Not Taken”. I was definitely certain I never wanted to be one; I would not get myself involved with it‚ not even in my wildest dream! But‚ should I say fortunately or unfortunately‚ because my relatives
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“Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try” (Gail Devers.) To be an Orthodontist‚ you need to go to college. You want to make good decisions in life and be reputable‚ if you don’t‚ then you are known for what you have done in the past. This quote fits with this topic because you want to reach your goals in life and it all starts when you try something new. My goal in this paper is for you to consider being an orthodontist. Trying something new or out of your comfort zone. It doesn’t mean
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The Scottsboro Boys All of us know the feeling of getting blamed for something we haven ’t done. With that in mind try imaging getting put in jail for years for a crime you didn’t commit. That was the case for nine black men in Alabama in the year 1931.There was so much physical evidence proving that the nine boys were innocent‚ however the extreme racism Alabama government officials had towards African Americans is arguably the biggest factor that lead to this injustice
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Franklin Foer is a highly acclaimed American journalist‚ well-known for his eccentric and individualistic writings. His devotion to the World of Soccer has prompted him to write a perspicacious and thrilling book on the sport. The extract is from the book “How soccer explains the world: An unlikely theory of Globalization” which was published on June 29th 2004. The book presents a unique and brilliantly illuminating look at soccer‚ the world’s most popular sport‚ as a lens through which to view the
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Othello‚ Cleveland racially does not fit in among friends‚ and both are treated different as a result. Both men also are trusted by their friends‚ and care more about what is going to make them happy in the moment‚ rather than long term. Cleveland and Othello tend to speak coarsely and slowly‚ as opposed to those who they mingle with. Othello and Cleveland furthermore are laid back. The men usually are the puppets of their mates‚ going with the flow and believing the most ridiculous of things
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Khadijah Smith Enc 1101 Dr.Ford Family Guy VS. The Simpsons In comparison‚ both shows are great. Both shows have a dad that most of the time doesn’t have a clue and wives that make excuses for their behaviors but still love them more than anything. Both shows also have 3 children involved and a pet. They both seem to be either middle or lower middle class families. The contrast for the two shows would definitely have to be the type of humor used on the shows. The Simpsons has more
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An effective leader is one that creates an inspiring vision of the future‚ motivates and inspires people to engage in that vision and manages the delivery of that vision. The 32nd president of the United States of America Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only president to be reelected four times and he also led the United States through the Great Depression and World War 2. Many writers describe Roosevelt as having characteristics that made him a very effective leader such as he was able to connect
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My father has had the greatest influence in the career choices in my life. I used to go with him at work and see him take care of his patients. His dedication and compassion for the people he treated were motivating and made me realize that I wanted to work in the medical field as well. When my father was later on hospitalized and had a brain tumor surgery‚ I noticed that it was the nurses that played a major role in his recovery‚ and to be remembered by us afterwards for the attention and care they
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