The Giver by Lois Lowry-1994 Newbery Medal Winner I chose The Giver by Lois Lowry because according to the American Library Association‚ it is one of the most challenged books in the nation. The Giver was written by Lois Lowry‚ published in 1993‚ and awarded a Newbery Medal for that year. It is a controversial book because of its violent and sexual passages that some adults have deemed inappropriate for children‚ as well as for its mature themes of euthanasia‚ infanticide‚ and suicide. However
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In William Saroyan’s short story‚ “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse‚” Mourad is a positive influence on his younger cousin‚ Aram. One way Mourad is a positive influence is his care for animals. Aram takes his turn riding the horse; but he falls off‚ leading to the horse running off. As they search for the horse‚ Mourad says‚ “If you come upon him‚ be kindly‚” (Saroyan 3). The horse is the one who ran off‚ but rather than be disciplinary‚ Mourad is gentle and careful. His compassion for animals
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Honking a car horn for 5 mintues at the horse. Controlled Variable- Pupils dilated‚ ears are up. Controlled Subject- This horse does not hear the horn. Experimental Subject- This horse does hear the horn. B.) The Scientific Method: Observation: Horses drool. Question: Why do horses drool? Hypothesis: The sound of the car horn will induce the sympathetic nervous system of the horse therefore causing distress and anxiety within the horse which will then lead the horse to stop drooling (McKinley‚ 2016)
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Horses have greatly impacted man throughout history. He has helped man plow his fields‚ harvest his food‚ drive him to town‚ and carry his loads. Nowadays‚ the use of the horse has drastically changed. Although some groups such as the Amish still use horses for field work‚ logging‚ and transportation‚ horses have become companions for man and a source of entertainment. I have been riding horses and ponies since I was a little girl. Horses are wonderful friends‚ they can sense how you feel and have
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Introduction to Tack 101 Introduction: Tack is used to dress the horse in necessary equipment for a safe riding experience. Western tack is used during rodeo events‚ to herd cattle and for leisure riding. Today‚ we will be learning the proper way to dress the horse in a western tack. I will address the necessary parts already attached to the bridal and saddle that needs to be altered to be able to fit the horse properly. Components: The saddle has many components‚ but some of them serve different
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and back again‚ By Thanhha Lai‚ Ha’s life turns upside down and she goes on a dangerous journey to start a new life. As she travels‚ she goes through many experiences that change her. Ha is a dynamic character because throughout the story she matures and becomes more teachable. One way Ha becomes a more dynamic character is she becomes more willing to learn and is not as stubborn. What this means is that she is more teachable and easy to work with. In the poem “First Rule” Ha has arrived in Alabama
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around such big hearts”~Unknown. Horses are such incredible animals to ride. There are countless ways to ride a horse western‚ english‚ and jumping‚ etc. Dressage is the art of riding and training horses. It is all about feeling your horse’s soft movements and teaching obedience and balance. Dressage is wonderful because it is fun to ride‚ horses and riders learn discipline‚ and it is a healthy way to get exercise and have fun. Dressage is an ideal way to ride a horse. It is critical for the rider
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Horse play is defined as Rowdy or boisterous play; gay or light hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement‚ typical on many construction sites between fellow workers‚ usually within a familiar team or crew and can often result in unintentional physical harm. Some other common names used for horse play are goofing off‚ playing around‚ and rough housing. There is a very thin line between harmless play and dangerous horse play. In most situations‚ even the most seemingly harmless joke
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Horse Information Hello my name is Sarah and today we are going to talk about horses. About their facial markings‚ how tall they are. Also‚ food horses love to eat. Then predators that hunt horses. Then we will talk about their awesome senses. Finally there will be a list of Breeds. The Star:If your horse has a star then he will have a white diamond shape on there forehead. The Stripe:If your horse has a stripe he would have a white narrow line down the face. The Blaze:A wide line down the
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adapt to their environment through natural selection. Horses have existed for millions of years‚ but observing a Hyracotherium‚ we may have not been able to recognize it as a horse due to the changes that have occurred since the Eocene epoch. These changes in environment have changed the equine morphology to improve its fitness to the horse we understand today by changing its skull‚ teeth‚ and limbs. Hyracotherium fossils suggest that this horse lived about 55-45 million years ago during the Eocene
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