...Letter to My Future Child I am writing this letter in a hope that I will live to see your eighteen birthday party celebration. In this state I am twenty four years of age and just completed my undergraduate studies in the university, moreover secured a job with an insurance firm as an underwriter. You will be much blessed to be brought up in a loving family with two brothers and a beautiful caring mother who is an accountant by profession. Your family setup is a monogamous situation and all of your siblings are of the same parents. Infancy will be the most crucial part in your development hence I plan to ensure that your are well taken care of, this will be done by employing babysitters who will carter for your needs while mum will be at work .I would like you to have a very good childhood and live life to the fullest. For preschool I would want for you to attend school at a private institution where special learning facilities are availed to all the students. Based on the fact that children require special attention in there early stages of life it would be imperative that all your psychological needs should be addressed in order to ensure that your personality shall be well developed and that your may not suffer from inferiority complex and lack of self- esteem in future. Both I and your mother will be involved consultatively in the processes of your parenting. This will ensure that in your growth and development any socialization issue shall be addressed to assist in making...
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...Reading Assessment I once again chose a child to work with that I am familiar with. The student is a male child of Hispanic decent. The student comes from a household which is considered middle class and both parents that reside in the household are working parents. The mother is a college graduate and works in the education field as a high school teacher. The father did not attend college and is the head of the maintenance department at a local area school district. Both of the child’s parents have worked since the child was born and the child stayed with grandparents or at a daycare facility until the child reached the age to begin school. The child has a younger brother who will begin school the next school year. In talking with the parents the feeling was the grandparents treated the child very well and read to the child on a daily basis when the child was in the grandparents care and the child has a great love for school and strives to be the very best in his class. The male child is about to turn seven years old and is in the first grade. The child attends a school that the mother and father are not employed and the grandparents are responsible for picking the child up after the school day is complete. The parents are very involved in the students’ school work and provide support for the student every evening when they are at home. In visiting with the student before we began our reading assessment I found the student to be very mindful and attentive. We discussed...
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...What Happened To The “SLAVE” Who Wrote The Letter Everyone is Talking About Added by blacklikemoi on February 6, 2012. Saved under Black History, Inconceivable Tags: Big Spring, Colonel Anderson, David Lee Child, Dayton Daily Journal, George Carter, girls, Jordan, Jourdon Anderson, Lydia Maria Child, shooting A letter written by a freed slave to his former master has surfaced again after almost 150 years and is creating a lot of buzz. The letter was written by former slave Jourdon Anderson to his master Colonel P.H. Anderson in August 1865. According to Letters of Note, Colonel Anderson had written his former slave, asking him to return to work as a freeman on the farm on which he had spent 30 years as a human tool. The former slave’s response to his former master’s request surfaces again after the book, The Freedmen’s Book, compiled by Lydia Maria Child almost 150 years ago, was reissued this month. Child was born in 1802. Her husband David Lee Child, was an abolitionist who also campaigned for Indian rights and women’s rights. Jourdon, in the letter replied to his master that he and his family had moved from Big Spring, Tennessee to Ohio, after being emancipated and now he had a job and was being paid, for the first time, for his labor. The letter starts out heartbreaking and somber but by the letter’s end, it is revealed as one of the great, all-time, understated sarcastic missives, with the final sentence, “Say howdy to George Carter, and thank him...
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...information sources the child might have been using. In Clay's analysis, cues refer to the sources of information. There are three major categories: Meaning- The teacher thinks about whether the child's attempt makes sense up to the point of error. She might think about the story background, information, from the picture, and meaning in the sentence in deciding whether the child was probably using meaning as a source. Structure-Structure refers to the way language works. Some refer to this information source as syntax because unconscious knowledge of the rules of the grammar of the language the reader speaks allows him to eliminate alternatives. Using this implicates knowledge, the reader checks whether the sentence "sounds right." Visual information- Visual information includes the way the letters and words look. Readers use their knowledge of visual features of words and letters and connect these features to their knowledge of the way words and letters sound when spoken. If the letters in the child's attempt are visually similar to the letters in the word in the text (for example, if it begins with the same letter or has a similar cluster of letters), it is likely that the reader has used visual information. Readers use all these information sources in an integrated way while reading for meaning. For each incorrect attempt and self-corrected error, the letters M S V are indicated in the Error column and the SC column, as appropriate. If the child probably used meaning,...
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...baby, just like my sister Ali?” said an awestruck 4 year old Katie vonErden. Before I can even remember, my parents have always sensed my adoration and passion for the miracle of life, babies specifically. No matter the setting, I was always toting my own baby dolls in pretty pink, floral carriages and feeding them generously from miniature baby bottles. Eyes beaming and my mouth never losing its delighted smile, I’d always love “playing mother”. Never missing a beat, from the sunrise to sundown I spent most of my hours pretending to read fantasy stories to “my baby” and create my own baby care/personal schedules. No matter where I happened to be, whether in a busy-bodied grocery store or in the confinement of my princess-themed room, I absolutely loved making up colorful stories about unicorns and rainbows—literally—and adding in my own noises and expressions to “make my baby smile”. Bubbling over with a constant energy imagination, my stories always had happy endings and dramatic plot twists. I wanted to be the caregiver that made one laugh hysterically and dance with anticipation. As I arrived at the ending of my stories, I felt it. I felt the story, its energy and excitement, bringing me closer to “my baby”. My 41 inch height and even tinier physique defied the independent, motherly spirit and passion I had for babies. I wanted to teach, open up to, care for and love all my baby dolls and the real-life babies I excitedly saw at church, school events and my favorite place...
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...modes of literacy instruction and the effects they have on students. I have examined my own experiences as an early reader as well as the DeFord Theoretical Orientation to Reading Profile (TORP) to develop my own emerging philosophy of reading. First, I explore my personal experiences as an early reader. My earliest experiences began before I even entered school. My parents often read aloud to me as a child. I remember my mother stopping to point out words, the letters in them, and what sound each one made. As I entered Kindergarten,...
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...Your name: Instructions Respond to three letters from each chapter. Draw information from the chapter while formulating your response; use correct terms and definitions. Reference information you use from the textbook by citing the page number. If you use information from outside the textbook, make sure it is credible and generally supported by the medical and scientific community. Avoid anecdotal evidence or opinion. Your written responses should be 2200-2500 cumulatively, or about four to five pages single-spaced (including the original Dear Abby Letter). | | |Dear Abby, | | | |My three-year-old is driving me crazy! He is so picky! He will only wear certain clothes. He is a very picky eater. I wonder if he is eating | |enough. He’s getting much thinner and doesn't eat as much as he did when he was younger. This morning, he had a fit because I gave him a new | |toothbrush that was a different color than his old one. Have I done something to make him so picky? What should I do to prevent him from | |becoming a spoiled brat? ...
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...Instructions Respond to three letters from each chapter. Draw information from the chapter while formulating your response; use correct terms and definitions. Reference information you use from the textbook by citing the page number. If you use information from outside the textbook, make sure it is credible and generally supported by the medical and scientific community. Avoid anecdotal evidence or opinion. Your written responses should be 2200-2500 cumulatively, or about four to five pages single-spaced (including the original Dear Abby Letter). | | |Dear Abby, | | | |My three-year-old is driving me crazy! He is so picky! He will only wear certain clothes. He is a very picky eater. I wonder if he is eating | |enough. He’s getting much thinner and doesn't eat as much as he did when he was younger. This morning, he had a fit because I gave him a new | |toothbrush that was a different color than his old one. Have I done something to make him so picky? What should I do to prevent him from | |becoming a spoiled brat? ...
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...Public Interest/Government Resume and Cover Letter Tips All of the general rules that apply to resumes and cover letters to prospective employers apply equally to public interest and government employers. Your materials should be error-free, clearly organized, easy to read, and concise. However, there are some additional qualities that public interest and government employers are specifically looking for. You need to demonstrate your commitment to the mission and work of the organization and that you have the skills for the position. Your resume and cover letter must convey your interest, enthusiasm and knowledge of the specific employer you are applying to. It is imperative that you customize your materials to show that your education, experience, and volunteer work have provided you with the skills that relate to the duties of the position. You can convey this commitment by carefully tailoring your materials to the job description. If there is no job posting, use the website to learn all that you can about the organization’s work and the clients they serve. Talk to other students who have worked or volunteered with the organization. (You can find this information by looking at the lists of where students worked in previous summers). Use this information to highlight your relevant experience and illustrate that you can “hit the ground running.” In your resume, you may want to highlight relevant coursework from law school or undergraduate...
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...Language lies at the root of that transformation of the environment that we call ‘civilization’. How is language encouraged in the Montessori prepared environment? Language is something that I can’t explain. It is absurd for me. What I know is I am able to speak to communicate what is on my mind to other people, but the process how did it happen I barely remember it. Before I learn about Montessori, I used to think that language is something that comes naturally. I thought it was something ridiculous if children learn how to write and how to read in early age because I was thought that eventually children could done it easily. Well, I guess I was wrong all this time and sure I am taking for granted that I was underestimate how we can speak, read, and writing. Human needs practice to be fluently in speaking, to be understood in reading, and to be able to writing a simple note. In fact, human being learns language from he or she was an infant. An infant is first exposed to language through sounds generated by the environment and languages spoken by the adults surrounding him. As I observe my 9 months old son, he starts babble when he was 6 months old now he is more talkative event tough he can only say baba papa mama or dada. But I always replying what he says in order to make him feel respected, to teach him Bahasa and I don’t want to lose his sensitive period. Language is goes a long way in establishing a people’s identity, somehow showing people’s artistic, economic...
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...Letter to Parents Krystle Hoffman Rasmussen College Author Note This paper is being submitted on June 20, 2014, for Sylvia Jacobson’s EC100/EEC1700 Section 06 Foundations of Child Development course. Letter to Parents Dear Parents, My name is Krystle Hoffman, and am I writing this letter to you for explaining what my program has to offer your children. As a parent myself I would like to know what the program has to offer my child so I know what they would be doing while they are there under someone else’s supervision. The theorist that I connect with would be Maria Montessori. Maria Montessori’s theory is based on the differences on how children learn and that every child has great potential and the child will learn through self-exploration. (Week 2 lecture). I am referring to Maria because I believe that every child is different and no child should be treated the same. I also believe that every child learns through self-exploration because when a child explores their surroundings themselves they would learn the difference between that it is something that they can or cannot do. Maria’s theory is a nurture approach and the DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice) is used a lot in this type of theory, because the child is exploring their environment so you as a teacher needs to make sure the environment is developmentally appropriate for the child that is exploring it. An example that I would like to share with you about this theory was when I was younger...
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...Reading Comprehension is the ability to understand what you are reading (Lesley University, 2007). t O help students understand what they are learning, they need to be encouraged to read at home as well as in the classroom. Reading Comprehension comes from prolonged exposure to reading, but it can be easily adapted and understood if a child is encouraged to discuss what they are reading. While reading, children should ask questions, make predictions, and formulate an opinion while they are reading (Lesley University). This is important for student advancement, as it keeps your child’s brain active while they are reading, and it reminds them to pay attention to the text and the context within the words. Sir Richard Steele- “Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body.” How to Teach Your Child Reading Comprehension Every parent should read with their child for at least 10 minutes each night. Take a small amount of time to read with your child before going to be, but be sure they understand what they are reading! Here’s How!!! WHAT YOU NEED!!! Paper and Pencil It’s easy!!! 1. Have your child read for 10 minutes! 2. Ask your child 10 questions about the text. 3. Log the answers on the piece of paper. WHAT...
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...AED/202 Reading and Writing Development Sandy Mackey June 28, 2013 Kristen Weiss Reading and Writing Development As a future educator I believe that reading and writing is the utmost import thing in a child’s education. Without these two skills a child will not be able to succeed in school. For my essay, I chose two age groups that I want to teach; middle childhood, ages six through ten, and early adolescence, ages ten through 14. The reason I chose these two developmental ages is because I believe that children enjoy learning; they are like sponges, always trying to absorb as much as possible. The reading development in middle childhood children and early adolescent childhood children seem somewhat different. Middle childhood children start by identifying letters and matching letters with individual sounds, knowing what a word is, and interpreting spaces and punctuation are the earliest building blocks for reading skills (www.education.com). Early adolescent childhood children, usually do not have an issue with reading; they can identify vocabulary words in a book and sound out the words. Children of this stage usually enjoy reading. Writing skills for both middle and early adolescent children develop in the same way as their reading skills. Middle childhood children are more focused on what they are writing, their spelling, spacing, punctuation, and coherence has improved (www.education.com). As for the early adolescent children...
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...Hester Prynne’s experience with her punishment didn’t ensconce the scarlet letter, however, embraced the bright red letter. In my life, there is one letter, that has perpetuated me from a young child. “K”, stands for the cliche archetype, of a prolix version of my life attached to every piece of clothing I own. Being kind is a blessing, however having kindness is a curse. Overall, I face society, with the letter hanging off my clothes, but with much mettle, towards obstacles. Since a small child, my parents poured their values onto me. For example, always help others, don’t hold grudges, and be respectful to anyone. Of course, I’m human and steered once away from my core values.People have always said how warm-hearted I am, but no one...
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...impossible became possible in The Scarlet Letter, a story set back in the Puritan Times. In this response, I will give my reactions in writing to different aspects of the novel;the characchters, my likes and dislikes, my questions, and my opinion of the harsh Puritain lifestyle. Hester Prynne, the Reverend Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth each suffered guilt in their own way in the novel The Scarlet Letter. In the beginning of the novel, Hester Prynne should have not suffered the way she did on the scaffold alone. She was forced to be intergated by the high-officials of the town, while holding her little Pearl in arms. Making matters worse, the father of the child was in that very group of officals. She was then sentenced to wear the scarlet letter "A", showing her guilt "externally". Unable to take it off, she was forced to show her guilt to the entire settlement. However, the Reverend Dimmesdale suffered "internally", with a scarlet letter of his own engraved in his mind, and on his chest as well. He felt like he betrayed God, and beat himself in a frenzy to prove his wrongdoing. He often questioned wheather his authority was true or not. Roger Chillingworth suffered the least, because he only failed to reveal the secret that he knew, the father of the child who Hester Prynne was forced to live with. This small restriction to his life forced him to suffer "internally". I had different likes and dislikes in the novel The Scarlet Letter. There were many things that needed to be...
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