History 101: Pass the Popcorn‚ Please In the “History 101: Pass the Popcorn‚ Please‚” published in the San Diego Union-Tribune‚ Elaine Minamide‚ a freelance writer and an adjunct instructor at Palomar Community College‚ discusses the disadvantages of using films in the classroom. She points out some common beliefs about using entertainment as a way for educational purposes; the belief that showing films in history class can encourage students to search about history and learn better; the belief
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In the far away land of china the great film and documentary producer Don Edkins and film and documentary director Weijun Chen have made an epic tale of a class of third graders who have been introduced to democracy and a democratic election for their hall monitor. Of the class three of them have been chosen as the classes’ candidates. First we have Cheng Cheng he is a powerful leader but may not be the best choice for the class. Next we have Xu Xaiofei‚ she is a hard worker and almost gave up
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In the article‚ "Nigga? Please"‚ written by Talib Kweli Greene‚ I relatively agree with his point of view on how different spellings of the N-word will not be affected nor change the meaning‚ but just only the context of it will make the whole new aspect. His contrary with Piers Morgan is the main reason why I switched from being Pier Morgan’s advocate to become his supporter. The example from his story of Ted Joans‚ how people described him as a "nice‚ colored man." gives me a brief summary of the
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experience; it has the power to change us‚ emotionally and physically. Texts show us the importance of belonging as they explore the many aspects‚ including the potential to enrich or challenge a belief. This is reflected through the anthology‚ “Immigrant chronicle” written by the Australian-Polish poet‚ Peter Skrzynecki. Through his knowledge but mainly his own experiences‚ Skrzynecki conveys the difficulties of belonging‚ not belonging and the barriers
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Everyone knows a good campfire always includes making s’mores. They are a traditional nighttime campfire treat popular in the US and Canada‚ consisting of roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. National S’more Day is celebrated in the United States each year on August 10th. Although the origin of the famed dessert is unclear‚ the first recorded version of the recipe can be found in the “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts” publication
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will try to just introduce the main idea of it and then expand more in the paragraph dedicated to the compromise. Finally‚ I will try to describe more what the benefit will be for the society as a whole instead of just describing how it benefits immigrants. (WC: 69) Step 2 (EVIDENCE): Even though both peers complimented me because I used a lot of credible sources. One of them said that my voice is lost because I included too much evidence. Therefore‚ I will try to start each paragraph with my own
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Non-Immigrant Visa Options for the United States of America Foreign nationals coming to the United States need a non-immigrant visa‚ unless they are Canadians‚ or are eligible for the Visa Waiver program‚ which allows business or tourist visits of up to 90 days. If non-U.S. citizens wish to live in the United States permanently‚ a “green card” or permanent resident status is required. The “green card” offers the ability to live‚ work or conduct business anywhere in the United States. An
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The Immigration Experience: Immigration Analysis Ashley Stone University of Connecticut School of Social Work Migration has contributed to the richness in diversity of cultures‚ ethnicities and races in developed countries. However‚ individuals who migrate experience multiple stresses that can impact their mental well-being‚ including the loss of cultural norms‚ religious customs‚ and social support systems‚ adjustment to a new culture and changes in identity and concept
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A Nation of Immigrants at a time when the issue of immigration and immigrants has taken center stage in this country‚ the message of President John F. Kennedy’s classic essay A Nation of Immigrants is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. That is why the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and publisher Harper Perennial have reissued this landmark essay on the contribution of immigrants to American society. With a new introduction by Senator Edward M. Kennedy‚ A Nation of Immigrants (Harper Perennial)
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A Nation of Immigrants The question of what our policy toward the world’s huddled masses should be is especially topical at this moment. The Statue of Liberty still lifts her lamp beside the golden door‚ but in a time of economic downturn‚ there is no longer an assured consensus that the door should be kept open very far. Restrictionism is back in fashion. For every journalistic article like that of Business Week in July 1992‚ which notes that "the U.S. is reaping a bonanza of highly educated
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