to children across the nation (Grebs). This allows people to compare the progress of small local areas to the nation which will allow them to measure the achievement gap‚ if any‚ and bridges that gap. Measuring the achievement gap is something standardized tests are good because it allows for educators to compare large groups of students without applying demographics such as race‚ status‚ and gender (Miller). All these things make the test seem perfect‚ but it is not and it has its
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If this is your first child‚ chances are you are going to run to them every time they fall down. Every tear is cause for a band aid‚ even if there is no visible cut. The truth is‚ they are going to fall. They are going to get cuts and bruises‚ and they are going to cry. You are not doing them any favors by rushing to their aid for every little thing. It’s understandable. You just want your child safe and happy‚ but just because they fall does not mean that you have to rush over to give them a ton
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convincing. We have no reason to believe that phenylethylamine will increase serotonin and dopamine in dogs. We also do not know if an increase in these neurotransmitters would increase the love that a person’s dog has for them. This is another persuasive technique because most people hear that it sounds complicated or that it uses science termonology and will be more inclined to believe that the product works. Furthermore‚ the infomercial contained a testimonial from David’s friend and from a fake
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Speech Outline Title: “Global Warming” General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech‚ audience members will be aware of global warming and take steps to reduce the effects. Thesis: The consequences of global warming jeopardises the current and future generation. Introduction I. Attention getter : Comparison of the globe decades ago and now II. Thesis statement III. Preview of main points Body I. What are the factors of global warming? A. Pollution *
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average we see around 40-50 athletes per day ranging from minor overuse injuries to traumatic acute injuries. Surprisingly there have been a lot of concussed athletes this week so I’m becoming quite familiar with the concussion protocol and IMPACT testing. I probably saw one of the worst cases throughout my years of being an ATS on Friday night during the football game.
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ethos: As a consumer of genetically modified foods‚ I am also concerned with the long term conditions. Until the FDA disapproves of the genetically modified organisms‚ I will continue consuming these substances. III. Preview (each main point): In my speech I will discuss what genetically modified foods are‚ why the U.S. allows them to be produced and the different risks of consuming them. (Transition: Now‚ I will
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sighting‚ if the military is covering it up‚ and if there is enough evidence to believe in this so-called “UFO sighting.” He replied with “No I do not believe that there is or ever was a UFO that was witnessed on that night. I think that the Army was testing new aircraft on their airfield and the witnesses who thought they saw them mistook it for a UFO.” (Joyal Brad) When I asked him why he thought it was an aircraft that was flown by the Army‚ he responded with “It only makes sense. The military is always
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mercury in some kinds of fish‚ stay in the human body and can make people sick. Thimerosal is a different kind of mercury. It doesn’t stay in the body‚ and is unlikely to make us sick” (CDC par.2.) It has been proved to be safe‚ and throughout much testing there has been no link between thimerosal and autism. As of 2001 thimerosal has been removed from all childhood vaccines except from the flu vaccination‚ however upon request there is doses with no thimerosal if that is a concern. Another concern
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I. Introduction A. Attention Device: When we feel an urge for an easy meal we look to the fast food nation for a quick suppression for hunger. The adults and childhood look for an easy meal such as one of the most famous fast foods wich is Mcdonald’s. B. Reaveal The Topic: Today I’m will be explianing obesity and the effect it cuases in your health not only in adults but also in childhood obesity. I will be explianing the problem there is of obesity and the solution
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Name Date Time of Class Speech Title Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience about… Thesis: Organizational Pattern: Refutation‚ Comparative Advantages‚ Monroe’s Motivated Sequence‚ Problem-Solution Introduction I. [Attention Getter]: A. [Reveal Topic]: B. [Connect to Audience]: C. [Establish Credibility]: D. [Thesis]: E. [Preview]: [Transition]: Italicized. Introduces first main body point through internal preview or signpost. Body II. Topic sentence that introduces first
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