Wade Petersen Presents Dare to Be “Different” Using “Choice Menus” to Differentiate in Your Classroom Iowa World Language Association Conference October 7-8‚ 2011 Des Moines Downtown Marriott Contact Information: Wade Petersen wadecp@netins.net petersenw@wdmcs.org Valley Southwoods Freshman High School West Des Moines‚ Iowa Differentiation The new buzzword in the education world is “differentiation.” Teachers are increasingly being asked to provide alternative ways to help students learn. The
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There are multiple reasons why I believe same sex marriage should be legalized. In America‚ only nine of the fifty states have legalized same sex marriage. Even though the U.S. Constitution states that “All men are created equal..‚” the government still refuses the right for same sex couples to get married. I don’t understand how we can have the freedom of speech and religion‚ yet we don’t have the freedom to marry whomever they please. To me‚ making same sex marriage illegal is like making interracial
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say half day. They didn’t stay very long‚ I believe they left at about noon. Thelma Mothershed was in three of my classes‚ and every time I faced her she looked sick to her stomach. However‚ I don’t think she was cold and flu sick‚ I would look the same way if I couldn’t make it down the hallway without being bulldozed or called a cruddy name. One of the students kicked Thelma in the back of her knees‚ causing her to collapse on top of her books. When I saw that‚ I thought of you. I knew that’s not
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Should Same-Sex Marriage be Legalized? Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility SOC 120 Should Same-Sex Marriage be Legalized? For many years‚ the debate of should same-sex marriage be legalized has been a topic unsettled. I believe that same-sex marriage should be legalized because not allowing same-sex marriage is discrimination against minorities‚ protected by the constitution‚ and is not a sin according to Bible verses. Those against the idea argue homosexuality is a sin‚ marriage should
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of various individuals who openly support same sex marriage‚ I asked each of the following four questions. (1) What are the main reasons for your decision to support same sex marriage? (2) Do you feel opposition to your views from your family and friends? (3) Have you ever had one view‚ and then decided to change? If so‚ why? (4) Does your view of same sex marriage affect your vote in the upcoming presidential election? Why? People who support same sex marriage have their opinions based on
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Similarities and differences between 1st and 2nd language acquisition Introduction Various theories are put forward to describe first language (L1) acquisition and second language (L2) acquisition. In order to understand the nature of L1 and L2 language acquisition‚ various aspects were examined‚ compared‚ and contrasted. Interlanguages have some common characteristics with L1 acquisition‚ because both share similar developmental sequences. Some of the characteristics of L2 acquisition show
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the same organisation all their working life. others think that it is better to work for different organisations. discuss both views and give your own opinion A人们为同一个组织工作 B熟悉环境 熟悉同事 C 办事效率更高 A 人们为不同组织工作B接受不同的任务C能力更全面 A 在同一个公司上班 B有稳定的收入来源 C生活压力小 Some people argue that working for different companities can create some benefits for their career advancement‚ but I believe that working for the same organisation is more likely to have a positive effect on their lives. If people work for the same organization
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Advantages of Same Sex Marriage 1. Denying them is a violation of religious freedom (civil and religious marriages are two separate institutions). The main reason for denying marriage to gay couples is that all major religions consider homosexuality a sin; however‚ the First Amendment of the Constitution clearly states that a person’s religious views or lack thereof must be protected. Marriage by the state is a secular activity; the government cannot start making laws just because a religion says
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Same-Sex Controversy Same-sex marriage is a controversial topic because lots of people argue that this is a matter of equality and everyone should have the same rights‚ but there are also people against homosexual marriage such as religious and political people that are fervently opposed to gay marriage‚ arguing that this will only cause damage. Homosexual marriage is the marriage between people of the same sex‚ for example a man marrying another man‚ or a woman marrying another woman. Even though
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The Pros of Same-Sex Education Socially‚ same-sex schools are emotionally easier on students. Stereotypes based on gender are not a huge issue in these settings. Girls are more outspoken and competitive when boys are not around to tease them. They also feel more comfortable participating in sports and traditionally male dominated fields when boys are not watching. Conversely‚ boys become less competitive and collaborate more because they don’t have to worry about girls’ opinions of them. They can
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