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Handout 31

Santa Claus is an authority figure; as far as I’, concerned. Just like when someone mentions the police people shape up and obey. When an adult says,”you better be good or Santa will bring you a lump of coal in your stocking.” The child ceases his/her actions and does what they feel is the right thing to do; what Santa would approve of. The gifts play the role of reward for being a good kid. So although its bribery, it teaches the child to do right.

Handout 32

This publishing is similar to Handout 31 because  they are explaining how rewarding a child will benefit them if you set the standards for the reward. They both use Santa as an example of something the kids can be rewarded by. On the other hand, Handout 32 goes into more detail about boys toys and girls toys. Also the alarm clock was a good example to be used as a  tool and reward. It can be given as a gift but also it can teach the child to wake up on their own.

1. Similarities:

• both talked about art
• both talked about opera
• comparing art and opera together

Differences:

• the first author thinks that opera isn’t a form of art
• the second author does think its a form of art
• the first author refures to a snapshot

2. Similarities:

• both spoke about violence in general
• they both said how violence destroys and doesn’t solve and problems

Differences:

• the second author goes into more detail about the topic and how violence effects people.

3. Similarities:

• both authors refrenced the French Revolution War
• both talked about Jane Austin, Charles Lamb, Beau Brummel, Wordsworth, and Godwin

Differences:

• the second author uses more metaphoric language in explaining the topic.

Learning to Read (Malcolm X)

This short but sweet story written by Malcolm X, Malcolm Little, is a explanation to how Malcom became so educated and had so much power behind his beliefs. While in jail for robbery he started reading and writting the dictionary to become more literate. Then he began reading about black history in his jail library and came to know the white man for what he really was, “a white devil.”

Vocabulary

Feigned: pretended, or sham

Pillaging: to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence.

Ply: to work with or employ busily.

Questions?

1. Whats the difference between the holocaust and black slavery?

2. If i lived during this time where would i stand?

3. Did Malcolm X learn more in prison then he could have in college?

This is going to sound like a cliche but my friends are truly my life lines. When the boyfriend is giving me trouble or my family problems start getting to me they always know what to do. They are my angels in my time of prayer and my Dr. Phils in my time of advisory need.

He didn’t call me back! He said he doesn’t want to hang out! He left without saying, “I love you…”. These are the words that my life lines know very well. When i meet a bump in the road or find a hole to fall in, they are always there to pick me up and dust me off. They give me the slap of reality every once and awhile which is needed for occasions such as this; his phone died, he just needs his space, and I’m sure he loves you…”. These are the follow-ups to one of my simple freak out sessions over my boyfriend.

When they sense that I’m tense, when they smell my fear, and when they get a glimpse of a salty tear on my face, i don’t need words. They just always know. When i get lonely in my own house they keep me company. When i feel scared of my health they come red crosses bearing. When I’ve reached my breaking point they come and clean up my mess. My life lines are what keep me going. They teach me to chill out when my boyfriend doesn’t do what i want him to. They teach me to be strong and fight for myself. I wouldn’t be this far in my life without the wisdom my life lines gave to me.

My First Life Line

A young black child, Marguerite Johnson, explains her first life line, Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Flowers, a well-educated, middle-aged, black woman, is a romodel of Marguerite’s. She takes Marguerite into her home and teaches her about education and life. 

Vocabulary

Gait: a manner of walking

Chifforobe: a piece of furniture having both drawers and a place to hang your clothes.

Aura: a distinctive and persuasive quality of character

Questions:

1. Why did Marguerite look up to Mrs. Flowers so much?

2. Why was Marguerite so frustrated with the way her mom spoke?

3. Who is Mrs. Henderson if Marguerite’s last name is Johnson?

Western Washington University

President: Mark A. Emmert

Student Newspaper: The Western Front

School Starts: September 24th

Research Projects: An in-depth examination into social processes.

Pacific Lutheran University

President: Loren Anderson

Student Newspaper: The Mast

School Starts: September 8th

Research Projetcs: Information literacy program for the School of Nursing Library PR

Washington State University

President:Elson S. Floyd

Student Newspaper: WSU Today

School Starts: August 25th

Research Projects: PPP (People-Pet Program) conducts research aimed at generating scientific knowledge on the Human-Animal Bond (HAB) and its applications.

I’m not sure what you meant by number 5, “list the names and at least 1 publication of 2 professors in a discipline of interests to you in your top choice school.”

Western Washington University

We believe potenial is measured by more than grades and test scores. Help us get to know you-what you’re good at, what inspires you, what you stand for, and why western is the right place for you to continue your education. Please note: the number of questions you respond to is up to you.

• If you are interested in a particular academic area, tell us why. Do you have a dream job in mind? If so, we’d love to hear about it.
• Tell us how culture- either your own or your experience with others-has affected your outlook on the world. How have you contributed to a multicultural community and/or how will you promote multiculturalism at western or in our career? (required for applicants who wish to be considered for the Multicultural Achievement Program (MAP Scholarship)
• What do you want to make sure the Admissions Committee knows about you? (explanation of academic record, passions/interests, memorable experiences, defining moments etc.)

Pacific Lutheran University

The essay allows the admission committee to get to know you as a person, as well as to evaluate your writing ability. We are interested in learning more about you and your interests, and the essay is a great way to understand you beyond your test scores and grades. Please choose from the following admission essay options and check the box of the option you have selected.

1. PLU encourages students to consider the question raised by the poet, Mary Oliver: “What will you do with your one wild precious life?” What hopes and plans do you have for your future at PLU and how will you use your unique leadership skills and past experiences to make a positive contribution to campus and your life after college?
2. Please submit your college application essay on a topic of choice.
3. Please use my SAT writing sample as my essay for admission. (For both options 1 and 2, please submit your essay on a separate piece of paper. Please type or print legibly, and include your name and birth date on each page.

Washington State University

·    Leadership/group contributions: Describe examples of your leadership experience and share how you have significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. Consider responsibilities you have taken for initiatives in or out of school.

·    Knowledge or creativity in a field: Describe any of your special interests and how you have developed knowledge in these areas. Give examples of your creativity: the ability to see alternatives; take diverse perspectives; come up with many, varied, or original ideas; or willingness to try new things.

·    Dealing with adversity: Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to address this challenge. Include whether you turned to anyone in facing that challenge, the role that person played, and what you learned about yourself.

·    Community service: Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live. Give examples of specific projects in which you have been involved over time.

·    Handling systemic challenges: Describe your experiences facing or witnessing discrimination. Tell us how you responded and what you learned from those experiences and how they prepared you to contribute to the WSU community.

·    Goals/task commitment: Articulate the goals you have established for yourself and your efforts to accomplish them. Give at least one specific example that demonstrates your work ethic/diligence.

In the dictionary critical thinking is defined as:

What i get out of that is the ability to take what you are given, digest it, and spit up the comprehension in a way that someone else can understand it. For example, when a teacher is trying to explain how to evaluate a function using the pythagorean theorem, my jaw drops and i proceed to sit there with a deer in the head-lights look. But then i turn to my friend, whom of which is a fabulous critical thinker, and she explains the equation in a form that i can better understand and learn from.

Then on the opposite end of that, an example of a terribel critical thinker would be me. When i am given directions to go somewhere my critical thinking skills go out the window and every oncoming sign is the exit i’m supposed to take and every road looks firmiliar. I really need to work on that. SERIOUSLY!

Walking in through the doors of Fife High School with butterflies in my stomach and eyes eager to learn I started my journey of my high school career. People were like giants walking and talking around me with knowledge that i was someday to have. The hormones were stifling through the air at super high speeds hitting any vulnerable soul willing to get in its way.

As the year past romance had struck me in the form of a senior boy. Now i was not only learning educationally but now i was learning more about life and love. When i stood there for his senior graduation that year i had realized that i had survived my first year in high school and was soon to be standing where he was.

The next year was pure studying and putting my nose to the grind stone. The classes were getting harder and constantly being intereupted by pointless high school dramas. Judging and back stabbing was the “in” thing, becuase if you werent doing it, someone was doing it to you.

This year i walked in the doors with a slight anziety and stress of the day i’ve been dreading and waiting for all my life, high school graduation. But the pressure of taking standerdized tests,having to apply to colleges, and getting accpeted to the college i want will slowly start to put more and more weight on my shoulders. My senior year is my last year in high school and i plan to do anything and everything i can to enjoy every last minute of it.

I Just Wanna Be Average (Rose)

This passage is a written guide through a young mans high school career and how the people in his life affected him. He encounters a few good friends along the way that each did their part in teaching him something either about life or about his education. He went on through his vocational education at Lady of Mercy to college preparation and got accepted to college.

Vocabulary

Preen to smooth or groom

Miscellany The waiver or failure of Providence

Prowess a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

Questions

1. Who has affected me in the my life?

2. Did he end up going to college?

3. What is vocational education exactly?