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- 5601: An Overview Of Student Acceleration
- ... de. (1991). Early entry and advanced placement of talented students in primary and secondary schools. Gifted Education International. 7, 140-144. Harrison, C. (1995). Giftedness in early childhood. Sydney: KU Children s Services. Pollins, L.D. (1983). The effects of acceleration on the social and emotional development of gifted students. In Benbow, C.P. and Stanley, J.C. (Ed.). Academic precocity: Aspects of its development. (pp. 160-177). Baltimore: John Hopkins ... and Brookshire, W.K. (1993). Social, emotional and behavioural adjustment of accelerated students, students in gifted classes, and regular students in eighth grade. Gifted Child Quarterly. 37 (4), 150-154. Southern, W.T. & Jones, E.D. (1992). The problems with academic acceleration. Gifted Child Today. March/April, 35-38. Tannenbaum, A.J. (1997). The meaning and making of giftedness. In Colangelo, N. & Davis, G.A. (Ed.), Handbook of Gifted Education (2nd ...
- 5602: Ethan Frome
- ... and her cousin needed a place to stay, they took her in to help around the house. Ethan took an immediate liking to her cousin, Mattie, because she brought a bright light upon his dismal day. He seemed to have found someone that cared for him, was always happy, and could share his youth, unlike his sickly wife who always nagged him. He longed to be with Mattie, however he had ... house. She told him, without any discussion, that Mattie had to go. Ethan could not find the words to make her alter her decision. His wife also decided that Mattie had to leave the next day itself and Ethan could not do anything about it. " Now she [his wife] had mastered him [Ethan]
." provides proof of this. Ethan just could not find the right things to say and it was because ...
- 5603: Sports and Nationalism
- ... the playing of their national anthems if one of their athletes graces the podium. These ceremonies are not just a reflection of Olympic competition but the ideals of the nations who actually compete. To this day, the Olympic Games remains as a vehicle for nationalist expression, countries desperately bid for the honor of hosting the games. Many of the competing nations also continue to invest government funds into their athletic programs ... against the United States. I remember watching that game from TV as it was broadcasted from Florida. Thousands of Filipinos graced the bleachers to watch their home team in action. The Philippine team triumphed that day amassing a 9-2 victory over the United States. It ended the long tradition of so called "American dominance" on the baseball field (from a Filipino's perspective). I decided to add in this segment ...
- 5604: Carvers Characters
- ... totally different in conception and execution from any stories that have come before. I suppose it reflects a change in my life as much as it does in my way of writing....I knew I'd gone as far the other way as I could or wanted to go, cutting everything down to the marrow, not just to the bone. Any farther in that direction and I'd be at a dead end--writing and publishing stuff I wouldn't want to read myself, and that's the truth (Gentry 44). "Cathedral" does have its main character in common with many of his ...
- 5605: The Problem of War and Peace
- ... in the world's school system then, as tomorrow's leaders, we will not allow other governments, drug dealers, or friends to manipulate us, nor will we choose to manipulate others for personal gain. Each day the media details story after story of youth violence within families, schools, and communities. An educational program is desperately needed in the schools to teach K-12 students how to make positive choices when faced with personal conflicts. By learning to treat other as we would want to be treated, strong leadership skills will be developed in the next generation which will one day be making decisions that will be needed for peace to come to the world.
- 5606: Jack Robinson
- ... appears on Robinson's grave stone is one that he wrote for himself. It says, " A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." On April 15, which was the day that Jackie played in his first ML game, the Dodgers and Mets played a regular season game honoring Jackie Robinson. In that game it was said that every team in baseball would no longer be issued the number 42. On that day is his number 42 was retired. Robinson will always be remembered for all that he did for black Americans. He went through many obstacles but he got through it all. He achieved his dream plus ...
- 5607: Nostradamus
- ... studied all the subjects needed for his bachelor's degree. He was tutored by some of the finest doctors in Europe. The process of getting a degree was far more arduous than in the present day, and lasted much longer. A successful candidate was given his license to practice by the bishop of Montpellier. Nostradamus achieved this in 1525. Nostradamus left the University and acquired a great reputation as a doctor ... joined in a book for the first time in 1568, the book contained 1000 predictions. Nostradamus predicted a lot of things. The following are several: In prophecy number I.XXVI he says that in mid-day a great man, one that promises change to the world will be struck and killed in front of thousands of people. This is thought to explain John F. Kennedy's death. In prophecy number II ...
- 5608: Escape Towards Death
- ... same cave, hanging from a wall in her home, which she stated was there because of a constant stream of haunting advice from her fathers ghost: "He kept coming to see me...'Sing,' he'd whisper. 'Sing, sing.' Then right after Reba was born he came and told me outright: 'You just can't fly off and leave a body.'" (p g. 208) Pilate was still affected by these memories ... middle, his arms outstretched, turned around like an airplane...doing his imitation of an airplane." (pg. 264) Milkman learned much about his great-grandfather's life and legend, which helped Milkman, like an excited chil d, praise Solomon for his ability, screaming, "He could fly!...My great-grandfather could fly!...He didn't need no airplane. He just took off; got fed up....No more orders!" (pg. 328) At the end ...
- 5609: Time Management
- ... make a list helps to clear the mind and organize thoughts rather than keeping a mess jumbled in the memory. Being realistic will prevent unwanted stress. Getting a weeks worth of work done in one day is very unlikely. Procrastination is a very big problem in time management. Never put anything off until the last minute or you will fall further and further behind. Dont give up on school or ... organized I have built of more confidence in understanding my classes and a better attendance. I have set goals and will now work harder to reach them. I have also set aside time during the day for myself also. I have certain times for classes, studying, eating, and sleeping. All in all I have become more successful at accomplishing all that needs to be done.
- 5610: Candide By Voltaire
- ... of the woman he loves, the next moment he travels to a land where he sees women mating with monkeys. In instances like these, it doesn't seem like Voltaire is serious about tragic events. D uring the course of Candide's journey, an earthquake strikes, murdering thirty thousand men, women, and children. In reality, this is a horrible predicament to be involved with. In Pangloss' world, " It is impossible for ... Candide tells Martin "At least you must admit that these people are happy. Until now, I have not found in the whole inhabited earth...anything but miserable people. But this girl and this monk, I'd be willing to bet, are very happy creatures" (Voltaire, p. 58). "I'll bet they aren't" (Voltaire p. 58), replies Martin, and he bets Candide that the couple are, in fact, depressed, and are ...
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