600 TE ACHING TIP E V ERY WORD IS ON T R I AL Six-Word Memoirs in the Classroom Jane M. Saunders ■ Emily E. Smith “I just don’t know what I want to say‚” Robert‚ a student writer‚ complains in frustration as he takes his seat. “I haven’t done anything interesting my whole life‚ and now I need to write a memoir about it?” Prominent researchers and educators of writing (Buckner‚ 2005; Burke‚ 2003; Calkins‚ 1994; Fletcher‚ 2001) acknowledge the challenge of engaging students in
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issue 7 | 2 010 Complimentary article reprint Battle for Brands in a World Private l aBels the of BY PAT CONROY AND ANUPAM NARULA > ILLUSTRATION BY JOHN UELAND This publication contains general information only‚ and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu‚ its member firms‚ or its and their affiliates are‚ by means of this publication‚ rendering accounting‚ business‚ financial‚ investment‚ legal‚ tax‚ or other professional advice or services. This publication is not a substitute for such
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Unit 1 | Topics and main ideas Understanding topics SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON TESTING SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON SPOTLIGHT ON A topic tells what a text is about in general. Knowing the topic in a text is the first step in answering reading comprehension questions. 1 Finding a topic AUDIO FILE Listen to or read the conversation. What is the topic? Check (✓) the correct answer. 1. Jenny needs a roommate for
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Course Syllabus College of Information Systems & Technology POS/420 Version 11 Introduction to UNIX® Columbia Campus 01/14/2014 – 02/11/2014 Copyright © 2012‚ 2011‚ 2010‚ 2009‚ 2008‚ 2006‚ 2005‚ 2004‚ 2001‚ 2000 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is a survey of the UNIX® operations. The student will gain an understanding of the internal operations of the UNIX® system‚ which enables the user to make efficient use of files‚ file systems‚ and
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The opening of Anil is effective as it introduces the protagonist of the story‚ ‘a little boy’ named Anil and as readers we follow his journey and watch his character grow and develop. Right from the very beginning of the story‚ the writer makes it clear that Anil is different to everyone else in the village. The star above Anil is used to symbolise how unique and special he is: ‘His parents would not even stop for a second to gape at a star. But he did.’ The writer’s use of the word ‘gape’ conveys
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Case Study CLP POWER IN HONG KONG Student Name: Ahmed Gaber. ID: A00091464 Q1: What types of change have taken place in CLP Power? - The organizational structure was streamlined to have fewer layers of staff ، existing channels of communication were reviewed to allow faster decision making. - Partnership Charter was signed between employees of different departments to foster stronger teamwork. -A New smart culture of “doing smarter” and “doing more with less” was cascaded down to all employees
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Experiences with drugs= “My goal in life wasn’t living . . . it was getting high. Over the years‚ I turned to cocaine‚ marijuana and alcohol under a false belief it would allow me to escape my problems. It just made things worse. I kept saying to myself‚ I’m going to stop permanently after using one last time. It never happened.” —John “It started with the weed‚ then the pills (Ecstasy) and acid‚ making cocktails of all sorts of drugs‚ even overdosing to make the rushes last longer. I had a bad
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As a biological science major‚ exploring a career in the field of veterinary medicine comes with a lengthy list of responsibilities accompanied by years of educational planning. The first step into becoming a Veterinarian is to formulate a personalized academic plan that will lead you towards a direct pathway towards a successful career choice. Before transferring over to Florida International University for my bachelor’s degree program and gain admission‚ during the first two years of my academic
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Ever since Midas’ lust for gold‚ it appears to be that manhas acquired a greed and appetite for wealth. Juana‚ the Priest‚and the doctor have all undergone a change due to money. Theyare all affected by their hunger for wealth and inturn are thebase for their own destruction‚ and the destruction of society.Steinbeck’s "The Pearl" is a study of man’s self destruction through greed. Juana‚ the faithful wife of Kino‚ a paltry peasant man‚ had lived a spiritual life for what had seemed like as long as
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ready to be “discharged”. Memories like these remind me everyday of my passion for veterinary medicine. Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is not only suitable for me because of my aspirations to become a veterinarian‚ but also because of my ongoing fascination in wildlife medicine. What interests me the most about the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine program is the opportunity to shadow fourth-year veterinary students in the Tufts Wildlife Clinic. My internship at the New England Wildlife Center
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