Taneisha Richards Mrs. Paddack English 101 16 October 2013 Tolerance In everyday language people used the term “tolerance” to signify that attitude of those who put up with ideas or behavior of others which persons do not agree with or of which persons do not approve. In history of thinking‚ the term for tolerance has also acquired a more specific and somewhat of a different meaning‚ indicating a non-obstructive attitude on the part of a state towards the expression of other ideas which includes;
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The chapter reflection for this class discussion pertains to the “Zero Tolerance Program” which began in 1994 when Congress passed the Gun-Free Schools Act. The question does the program make schools safer and better places to learn‚ or do the related negative side effects outweigh the benefits? The article states “the need for safe schools is obvious” I agree with that statement. The pro’s mentioned are very strong reasons for the program. Our schools do need to be safe‚ students cannot
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Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell and her students show many great examples of the vast importance of tolerance. This novel is about one teacher who taught her students tolerance and knowledge. This novel even shares how to support tolerance and diversity. Tolerance is important to have in this world because without tolerance‚ there can be no peace The Freedom Writers Diary shows how the students learn tolerance. In Diary 36‚ the student writes “’Why should I read books about people that don’t look like
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Eulogy for Atticus Finch read by Jean Louise Finch (Scout) My dear family and friends‚ we have gathered here not only to mourn the loss of a great man and amazing father‚ but to celebrate his life’s amazing achievements. I am his daughter Jean Louise Finch and I wish to say a few words. Atticus finch was his name‚ a name we will remember for the rest of our days. My father was just and wise as well as honourable. Throughout his life he taught my brother Jem and I the ways of the world. He taught
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Teaching Tolerance Lesson What is the title of your activity? Why did you select this activity? What about it interested you? “What is Compassion?” is the title of my activity. I selected this activity because I think that having compassion is a very important skill for young children to have. They need to have this skill because they will meet many people throughout their lives that will have some sort of sickness or disability. I thought that this activity was interesting because it is something
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Jem is the brother of scout there relationship is sometimes good they have differents at sometime when jem stats to mature. Jem and Scout had always been friends‚ but once Jem began to mature he had different expectations of Scout as her big brother rather than friend. He distanced himself from her and consistently reminded her that it was time to start being a girl. This upset Scout because she had no idea why he changed towards her because he thinks that he is getting older and then he has to act
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Remember the Titans is more than a film about winning. The movie has many aspects to it and discusses many important issues including friendship‚ which was between Gerry and Julius‚ racial tolerance‚ which was shown among Julius and Emma and many historical facts. People say that the journey makes up the end and the movie displays this expression perfectly‚ winning was just a fraction of the film it was the many other important parts that make up the end. A key component to the film was its historical
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misbehave during school hours are suspended or expelled; removing them from their education environment. Schools in the United States have adopted Zero-tolerance policies to protect
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Schools whom enforce the zero tolerance policy has a tendency to give their students a large amount of suspensions and because of this‚ students fall behind on their schoolwork which may cause them to drop out. The goal of zero tolerance is to keep schools safe of drugs and violence‚ but now it is responsible for all punishments like minor infractions such as cursing and being tardy to classes. Ford mentions students are being suspended for more days for minor infractions than for major infractions
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iconic protagonists such as Jem and Scout Finch. The children both go through significant character arcs‚ from learning on their own‚ having their values exemplified‚ or learning from the Inhabitants of Maycomb. Jem learns and develops a greater sense of sophistication and understanding‚ courage‚ and learns about the prejudice of man. In the book‚ Jem had many instances where he learns about courage through others or through situations. Part way through the book‚ Jem is punished and is required
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