August 29th, 2010
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Category: English Lesson Plans VIDEOS
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August 26th, 2010
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Category: Literacy Research
Are 9th and 10th grade PE 1-2 ,
9th grade Health and College Ca Prep,
Small Business,
Tech Literacy, and
Scientific Research considered A-G courses??
and photography…
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August 26th, 2010
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Category: Literacy Rates
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August 24th, 2010
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Category: Teaching Literacy
1. a simple story, such as a fable or parable. whose major purpose is to teach a moral lesson. It can always be read on two levels-one literal, the other symbolic.
2. an inclination or preference that makes it difficult or impossible to judge fairly in a particular situation.
3. is deliberately exaggerated statement made for effect.
4. a work that criticizes something-for example, a person, a characteristic, an institution, or government-by depicting it in a humorous, sarcastic, or scornful way.
5. the lesson taught by a literacy work.
6. that quality in prose that evokes in the reader a feeling of pity and compassion.
7.…
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July 31st, 2010
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Category: Literacy Activities
First
Education
University Heights Secondary High School, Bronx, New York
2008- Present
Experience
Sandwich Shop
2004 – 2008 (Summer, Dominican Republic)
• sold sandwiches, juices, made sandwiches
Child Care
2002 – Present
• Provide child care for my family after school, weekends and during school vacations.
Achievements
• High Honors Society/ Excellence in Various Subjects 2006- present
• Graduation Valedictorian
Interests / Activities
• Sports
• Computers
• Exceeding in School
Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Internet
Speak Spanish Fluently
Second
Paid Work Experience (Summer)
Sandwich Shop( Dominican Republic)2004-2008
…sold sandwiches with dad every summer
…sold juices
…made sandwiches
Grocery store( Dominican Republic)2008
…sold groceries
…arranged groceries
…bagged groceries
Babysitting( Dominican Republic)2008
…took care of 2 year old sister and 1 year old brother
Education
Elementary School: P.S.…
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July 14th, 2010
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Category: Literacy Skills
What do critics of text messaging and email say about how these affect English language usage, literacy development, and writing and reading skills of young people today. What role does texting play in your life, and what is your own reaction to those critics?
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July 6th, 2010
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Category: Classroom Literacy
1. This article discusses the benefits of using bilingual books in the classroom where English is taught as a second language. The article also discusses the importance of literacy and illiteracy; and illustrates how to use bilingual books to foster the development of literacy for those learning a second language. This article states that literacy is associated with educational success and achievement. It is part of the cultural capital valued by our society and achievement in it serves as a primary gatekeeper for entry into educational institutions, the workforce, and leadership positions (Gutierrez, 1992).
2. This article discusses the controversy of…
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June 27th, 2010
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Category: Illiteracy HELP
Is it “The school passed through him” or “He passed through the school”?Which of these will describe somebody to show that the person is ill informed.That is, although he attended school but he learnt nothing?
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June 24th, 2010
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Category: Literacy
Can someone tell me what literacy devices are used in these two lines:
“My sight tries to find her as though to bring her closer.
My heart looks for her, and she is not with me.”
These are the lines of stanza 11 of Pablo Neruda’s Poem # 20 when translated to English.
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June 16th, 2010
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Category: Reading Skills Help
There are many talented musicians i know that can write and play music like nothing. They have the potential to become like a private music teacher, etc… But when it comes to basic reading and writing skills, they are stuck in a basic readign class in some highschool or college. Why is that? One of my friends can relate to this and he wonders why himself. He calls himself dum.lol. Why? Best answer for 10 points.
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