|
Enter your query below to search our database containing over 50,000+ essays and term papers
Search results 361 - 370 of 7035 matching essays
- 361: The Condition of African Americans in the 1920’s Compared to Amory Blaine
- The Condition of African Americans in the 1920’s Compared to Amory Blaine During the nineteen twenties, white males had rather adequate opportunities to attend school and get a quality education. Whether it was a small college or a large, prestigious university, it still provided them with an essential tool for the future, an education. On the other hand, African Americans ... order to prove how good he had things and how he still was unappreciative and somewhat selfish. According to the editor of the African American Encyclopedia, Michael W. Williams, “an average black child completed grammar school (eight years) having spent about fifty-eight months in the classroom, while a white child had spent sixty-six months in the classroom” (Williams 509). The primary reasoning behind this was that black children were needed to do the labor of white-controlled tenant farmers and sharecroppers. The African American families could not afford to miss the sharecropping sessions so the children were forced to miss school. The economic status was of no threat to Amory though. He was enrolled in one of the most, if not the most, expensive universities in the country. In addition to this, he also received ...
- 362: Personal Writing: A Schoolyard Lesson
- Personal Writing: A Schoolyard Lesson "Get up, get up you have school today," my mother blurted out, as I fell out of bed. I stood up and waddled to the bathroom. Looking into the mirror I smiled to myself; I knew today was going to be just fine. My family and I had just moved from Guatemala, and today was to be my first day at Bel Air Elementary School. I usually don't get worried about these situations, since I've been through the routine before, besides I tend to make friends pretty easily. Why would today be any different, I told myself. I ... After giving up on my hair; I ran into the kitchen and snatched my lunch box off the counter. Soon I was out the door and on to face my first day at my new school. After defeating the labyrinth of streets that we call our neighborhood, and meeting my first crossing guard; I made my way into the school. It was quite crowded , but I knew where I was ...
- 363: The Effects of Divorce
- ... and high emotional intensity, the child must attempt to understand a complex series of events, to restructure numerous assumptions and expectations about themselves and their world. He or she may be uprooted to a new school, city or neighborhood leaving their familiar social ties behind. They must often assume new household duties, possibly feel the financial loss and most importantly receive less support and nurturing from their parents. These are just ... with their egocentric forms of reasoning, blame themselves for a parent leaving and take it as a personal rejection. This can be associated with a child's disturbed eating, sleeping, play and toileting, (Wallerstein & Blakeslee). School age children suffer from loyallty conflicts and fantasize about their parents getting back together. This is associated with the decline in academic performance or psychosomatic symptoms. Participating in outside activities help to get away from ... very mouthy. She was very vocal, mostly trying to be wise. It seemed as if she was doing it on purpose to get a rise out of people. I also noticed that her grades at school have begun to drop. She has gotten a few progress reports sent home from school saying that her grades have gone down. I have also noted that it seems that she feels as though ...
- 364: Teen Pregnancy
- ... but steadily. "These recent declines reverse the 24-percent rise in the teenage birth rate from 1986 to 1991" (Teen Pregnancy Facts and Stats 1). Usually only one-third of teenage mothers receive a high school diploma. The rest of the mothers usually end up on welfare. "A majority of both boys and girls who are sexually active wish they had waited. Eight in ten girls and six in ten boys ... effective, is abstinence. Most teenagers have a whole life ahead of them and having a child will cause a lot of complications in your goals. It's not impossible for teenage mothers to complete high school, or try to reach their goals in life, but having a child could very well interfere with these goals. Another way of protection is condoms. There are a lot of protections out there, but these ... Most parents are shocked when the teenager comes and tells them that they are pregnant. Just give the parents time and they will try to give their teenager the best advice that they know. The school nurse or counselor is another place to get advice. The counselor usually can gather up pamphlets and brochures about pregnancy. The counselor can also help the teenager remain in school. They are very supportive ...
- 365: Effective Reading Comprehensio
- ... read various books. The students in the other class (Class Y) did not. Both classes received computer-based comprehension tests upon completion of reading various books. After 5 six week periods (5/6 of the school year), the overall average grades were compared of 10 students randomly selected from each of the two classes. The results of the study did not show any conclusive evidence that the use of computer-based ... of Periodic Computer -Based Comprehension Quizzes in the Reading Classroom Background Information This study assessed differences among two special education resource-reading classes. The classes were two separate resource-reading classes at Flintville Junior High School in Flintville, Tennessee. Two separate teachers taught the two classes. During the 1998-1999 school year one of the resource teachers used computers in his classroom to give periodic comprehension quizzes to the reading students as they read various stories. The second teacher did not use computers for periodic ...
- 366: Go Ask Alice
- ... university professor. Alex(andria), her sister. Tim, her brother. Gran, her grandmother, and Gramps, her grandfather. Roger, a schoolmate with whome she is in love for some time. Jill Peters, a schoolmate at her first school. Gerta, Beth, Fawn, friends she meet at her new school. Jan, Marcie, drug-users at her new school. Richie, Ted, pushers. Bill, Joe, Lane, Jacky, drug-users. Chris, a girl with whome Alice goes to San Francisco. Mario Mellani, Alice's employer in San Francisco. Sheila, Chris's employer in San Francisco. ...
- 367: Japan: Social Customs
- ... the way in simple styles, sometimes without oiro-naoshi or even without the party itself. Of course, there also exist people who love to have their wedding party even in a bigger way. Japan’s school-age children attend school regularly. Attendance is required through the lower level of secondary school. Children begin nursery school when they are about three. At six, they begin elementary school at twelve, middle school. Any student who has completed middle school may enroll in high school, which offers either ...
- 368: Teaching Creationism In School
- ... from a single organism" (Grunes 470). These creation scientists, as they are called, want the teaching of the two scientific theories, evolution and creation science, to be taught side by side. In 1992 a Vermont school district passed a resolution stating that "creation be presented as a viable theory on an equal status with the various theories of evolution" (Scott 12). The main desire is that creation be given the same ... 1978. Ruse, Michael, ed. _But Is It Science?_ Buffalo, New York: Prometheus Books, 1988. Scott, Eugenie C. "The Struggle for the Schools." _Natural History_ 103.7 (July 1994):10-13. Tatina, Robert. "South Dakoda High School Biology Teachers & the Teaching of Evolution & Creationism." _The American Biology Teacher_ 51.5 (May 1989):2750. End of document
- 369: Magic Johnson
- ... Quincy, Larry and Pearl were older and Kim and the twins, Evelyn and Yvonne were younger. This whole family squeezed into three small bedrooms and one bathroom. "The place turned into a real madhouse before school every morning, when we all lined up to use the bathroom. You learned to be quick." said Earvin once. (Johnson, p.4) Both of Earvin’s parents played high school basketball. Earvin played basketball a bunch with his older brother Larry. (Brenner, p.44) Earvin would wake up early and play basketball before school started. "People thought I was crazy," Earvin remembered. "It would be seven-thirty and they’d be going to work and say, ‘There’s that crazy June Bug, hoopin’." (Lovitt, p.5) June bug ...
- 370: Nightmare on Elm Street - The Dead of Night
- ... through her eyes, to see her bedroom. She was safe, at least for now. Her mother opened the door, slowly. She smiled and said, "So, you're awake, sleepyhead. Listen, Julie is here, time for school, summer vacation's over." As her mother left, she got out of bed. She got out from her covers, and she noticed a few small scrapes on her leg. She thought that she must have ... me on my leg. When I woke up, I saw the same kinda scratches." "Hmm.. That is weird. I don't usually remember my dreams." Julie replied. At that moment, they pulled up to the school driveway. "Well, here we are!" she exclaimed. "First day of school and I'm already sick of it." she sighed. "School is such a drag." "Well, it's a new school for you, so maybe you'll like it..I'll introduce you to a ...
Search results 361 - 370 of 7035 matching essays
|
