The School Library Media Specialist: Library Media Program: Introduction Whether you're planning a Reading Month promotion, designing a new layout for your nonfiction book collection, or developing a technology plan for your entire school district, the problem solving process is the same. Of course the length of the process and complexity of the solution will vary depending on the project, but the data that you collect and the stages you go through will be similar. When is planning important? Program planning is not a "one shot" activity done at the beginning of the year or when applying for a grant. Example - as you design your materials collection, you'll need to identify the strong and weak areas of your collection, establish program goals, make selection decisions, acquire materials, and evaluate the collection. Example - as you develop a volunteer program, you must identify where you need help, recruit potential volunteers, match people with tasks, provide training, and examine the results. What are the steps in planning? Connect to Mission. Analyze Needs.
How to Write an Essay Introduction (with Sample Intros) Steps Part 1 Building a Concise Introduction <img alt="Image titled Write an Essay Introduction Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">1Start with an example. Before diving into the specifics of what's important in an essay introduction, it can be helpful to see an example: Literary Essay: "Anyone reading Bram Stoker’s Dracula today has seen the conventions of vampire fiction a million times before: the garlic, the mirrors, the bats, a villain who is powerful, cunning, and erotic. <img alt="Image titled Write an Essay Introduction Step 6" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">6Transition into your first paragraph to wrap everything up. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Tips
Argumentative Thesis Statement Examples Before going into the argumentative thesis statement examples, we shall first find out what a thesis statement is. If you have been assigned with the task of writing a thesis paper, then its statement holds a significant position in the entire content. Thesis statement is an abstract, where you explain your subject in short. A dissertation containing a well written statement is appreciated much more by reviewers, than those without a statement. In this article, the argumentative thesis statement examples will be put forth that will help you to understand how to write a statement for a debatable topic. Examples of Argumentative Thesis Statements Understanding what is a thesis statement, will foster your ability to write any kind of statements. Example 1 Topic: Animal Testing Although, a subject of substantial ethical concern, I support my views for the topic animal testing. Example 2 Example 3
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College: 10 Step Guides - How to Write a Winning Scholarship Essay You've spent who-knows-how-long finding scholarships. You've searched through books and the Internet, you've contacted local organizations and spoken to your counselors. You have a list of awards that are perfect for you. Now it's time to actually win the money. To do so, you will need to fill out applications and more likely than not, write an essay. As with applying to college, the scholarship essay can either make or break your chances of winning. Make sure your essay fits the theme. Let's say that you are applying for an award based on community service. So how do you know what the theme of your essay should be? The theme of your essay is almost always determined by the purpose of the award or why the organization is giving away the money. Once you know this, you can choose which aspect of your life to highlight in the essay. Answer the underlying question. Have you ever been asked one question but felt there was an underlying question that was really being asked? Share a slice of life.
School libraries help students learn How to Tackle College Application Questions - The College Admissions Insider As the college application season grows nearer, students and their parents are beginning to raise good and important questions relating to their preparations. The following is a sampling of those questions. I am applying to mostly small Northeast liberal arts schools and plan to major in English (more than 80 percent sure). Is it more beneficial to my chances of gaining admission if I put down "undecided" for my major, or should I declare English? (I have indicated a strong interest and strength in English in my interviews, in a great recommendation by an English teacher, by taking extra English elective courses and AP English, and by working as an editor of my school newspaper). Liberal arts colleges assume their entering students are, to some degree, undecided and that most will change their minds about majors once enrolled. As you pull together your application, the next step is to demonstrate your passion for English as a discipline. [Find out when you should choose a major.] 1. 2.
edWeb: A professional online community for educators essay format A Basic Essay Format A good way to approach an essay is to envision it as a Five Part project. An essay is made up of the Introduction, Three main points (the body), and the Conclusion. I. Of course depending on the length and breadth of your paper you may have more than three main points. The Intro… An Introduction should answer three questions 1. The Body… The Body consists of everything between your intro and conclusion and it is where you discuss your three main points. · Introduce your point · Explain your point · Give supporting evidence (this is where quotes go!) The Conclusion… Basically, the conclusion restates the introduction. POINT ONE+POINT TWO+POINT THREE=THESIS OR POINT ONE leads to POINT TWO which leads to POINT THREE therefore THESIS is true! So, when planning your essay consider this format: I. Organization in a paper is important not only because it makes the paper easier to write, it also guides the reader through the paper. By: Marie Lilly Back to Resources Page Home
bulletin boards Welcome to My Classroom - My Very Own Treasure Box :) It is finally ready for the 2011-2012 school year! This is our literacy centers wall - there is a combination of teacher created & students created centers. View of our door from the inside :) Literary Genres Posters close to our library My favorite part of the room!!!!!! Our S.T.A.R Society Board - Inspired by & adapted from Mrs. Our Boggle Board! Focus Wall! Word Wall (I think I'm changing this one into a scrabble board word wall) Our computer station! View of the back of the room! Here is what I ended up doing with that BB - Book Awards! (inpired by Beth Newinghem) View from the classroom door. Taaaada!!!!! (now if I could just get it to work....) Now, how's that for organization of teacher's supplies?!? Clip Chart Classroom Library & Teacher's desk! My Book Hospital!!!! My Mrs. What a great way to teach & model for kids how to plan their reading , and show them that I read too! I actually painted the inside of the frame with chalkboard paint.
Writing College Application Essays: How to Choose a Topic « Applying To College I was speaking to the Joel Barlow High School PTSA in Redding today (thanks, PTSA!) about writing college application essays, and was asked a great question: Do I have any suggestions for the student who’s having trouble deciding what to write about? Yes! Choosing a topic for a college application essay can be a daunting, if not downright intimidating experience. Many students think that because nothing big or dramatic has happened to them in their lives they don’t have anything to write about. You don’t have to be the best athlete, have won lots of awards, or had a big “moment of revelation” to write a great college application essay. Remember, colleges look for 3 main things in a college application essay: How well you writeHow well you organize your thoughtsYou. When you’re choosing a topic you want to find an experience — a story — that will reflect what’s unique about you. 1. 2. 3. Start with these questions. Like this: Like Loading...
DiversityCentral.com: Cultural Diversity at Work FEBRUARY: African American History Month In 1926 Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted the first week-long celebration to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions to history. MARCH: National Women's History Month National Women's History Month was established by presidential proclamation in order to draw attention to and improve the focus on women in historical studies. MAY: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Older Americans Month The roots of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month can be traced back to 1976, when Jeanie Jew, president of the Organization of Chinese American Women, contacted government officials in response to the lack of Asian Pacific representation in the U.S. bicentennial celebrations that same year. Older Americans Month got its start in 1963 as a result of a meeting between President John F. Jewish American Heritage Month was proclaimed by President George W. JUNE: Gay and Lesbian Pride Month SEPTEMBER: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
Essay Map Expository writing is an increasingly important skill for elementary, middle, and high school students to master. This interactive graphic organizer helps students develop an outline that includes an introductory statement, main ideas they want to discuss or describe, supporting details, and a conclusion that summarizes the main ideas. The tool offers multiple ways to navigate information including a graphic in the upper right-hand corner that allows students to move around the map without having to work in a linear fashion. The finished map can be saved, e-mailed, or printed. Grades 3 – 5 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson How-To Writing: Motivating Students to Write for a Real Purpose It’s not easy surviving fourth grade (or third or fifth)! Exploring Cause and Effect Using Expository Texts About Natural Disasters Grades 4 – 7 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson A “Cay”ribbean Island Study Grades 3 – 6 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson The Houdini Box: What Did Houdini Hide? Persuasion Map