UNIT FIVE TEXT FIVE UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE By Bel Kaufman (Fragment) Bel Kaufman‚ an American writer. She worked as a teacher of the English language and literature in a New York high school for 15 years. "Up the Down Staircase" (1964) is her first prominent work. The book deals with the experiences of a young high school teacher. Sept. 25 Dear Ellen‚* It’s FTG (Friday Thank God)‚ which means I need not set the alarm for 6:30 tomorrow morning; I can wash a blouse‚ think a thought‚ write
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In the central mountainous region on the Malay Province in Southeast Asia’s Malaysia there can be found a peaceful people known as the Semai. They are a gift bearing horticultural society in which traditionally the men hunt and the women farm. The Semai see each other as equals in this bilateral society in which teknonyms are often taken. Well known throughout the world for their peaceful ways‚ the Semai are adapting to the changing times. The Semai are primarily a horticultural society‚ which
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An Unforgettable Holiday It was December 2001.”The most wonderful time of the year”. A special holiday season for my family because our grandparents were coming to visit us from Argentina after two years of our departure. When my parents decided to leave our country in search for “better opportunities”‚ I was three and my brother was six. Between suitcases and planes we were excited about the coming adventure. We did not know at that time‚ about distances or leaving family behind. Then I realized
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William Shakespeare’s tragedy‚ Macbeth‚ deals with the issue of manhood in a slightly unconventional way. Instead of presenting a protagonist who conveys the true nature of manhood through his every action and thought‚ Shakespeare presents his audience with Macbeth‚ a character who is forced to struggle with the definition of manhood throughout the entire play. In addition to Macbeth‚ Shakespeare also presents his audience with the varying viewpoints of different men and even women of the play as
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1 research and the research Problem AIMS INTRODUCTION WHAT IS RESEARCH? WHAT IT IS FOR – THE OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH TYPES OF RESEARCH Historical Comparative Descriptive Correlation Experimental Evaluation Action Ethnogenic Feminist Cultural THE RESEARCH PROCESS Desirable characteristics of research findings STARTING YOUR OWN RESEARCH Finding and defining a research problem Some common mistakes Aids to locating and analysing problems Research problem definition The sub-problems PLANNING A RESEARCH
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My First Day In High School (by: Romhel Jay D. Lopez) When I graduate in elementary the school I want to get in high school is Eastern Mindoro College or as known as E.M.C. Because they give a better teacher and wonderful event. So that why I want to study in this school. Day before the school year comes I buy my school supply and other material for school in the supermall .I’m so excited when I buy my school supply because it so wonderful and many other than when I was in Elementary. After
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Copland’s national work: Appalachian Spring In the early 20th century‚ American artists sought the utility between music and society. Composers faced the dilemma of being a musician in a culture with little serious music tradition. Aaron Copland once wrote: “ (I) lived in an environment (New York City) that had little or no connection with serious music. Artists had deep desires to contribute meaningfully to the life of the nation and to see music filling a real need in American society. As a leading
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Wing Tang February 5‚ 2013 title of reading: unforgettable miss Bessie 1. Summarize the reading‚ what did the author say? Unforgettable Ms. Bessie is a meaningful narrative about Carl’s favorite teacher. Carl Rowan favorite teacher’s full name is Bessie Taylor Gwynn‚ she taught Carl many things and there are many reasons why Ms. Bessie is Carl’s favorite teacher. Carl graduated from Bernard High School in McMinnville and there he met Ms. Bessie taught the following subjects like
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Butterflies – a short story by Patricia Grace | | The grandmother plaited her granddaughter’s (0) hair and then she said‚ “Get your lunch. Put it in your bag. Get your | | |apple. You come (1) straight back after school‚ straight home here. Listen to the teacher‚” she said. “Do what she say. “ | | |Her grandfather was out on the step. He walked down the (2) path with her and out on to the footpath. He said to a neighbour‚ | | |“Our granddaughter goes
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Name：Jia Gu Instructor：R‚mitt English 151A Wednesday‚ September 17 The most specific and significant experience in USA Since i can remember‚there are many things have been gradually forgotten‚ but there is one thing that i will always remember.It has impact on my life and helps me walk along the right road. I flew to America in 1998. When I first landed on the world”s famous city—los angeles. I thought it was very beautiful: blue sky‚ white clouds‚ grass and trees. The streets also seemed
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