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    metalinguistics awareness, ignoring interference and conflict ignorance. In the beginning, there seemed to be a trend where the data for bilingual language acquisition and overall skills seemed to be hindered by knowing two languages, even in their dominant language or with symbolism. To put it in other words, bilinguals have the challenge of their two languages and makes their cognitive functioning more effortful. On the other hand, it has been seen that bilingual, even matched, have better executive

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    in a manner following the Emergent Literacy chapter in our text (Tompkins, 57-84) in order to provide structure. Under each heading, I will examine the successes and the failures. Written Language Concepts The text listed several ways that teachers can demonstrate the purpose of words and written language. Without being in my own classroom where these patterns are established, there were just a couple that I could get accomplished in this one lesson. I attempted to read a predictable book and

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    Stage freight and speaking in front of large groups of people is on top of every human fear. Face to face public speaking puts hefty demands on speakers and listeners. The mixture of personality, body and voices as well as chemistry makes speech a form of communication with exciting energy. Irrespective of the attention given, it will create a significant and meaningful message. Without an effective presentation the speech will unlikely create desire effects. In the article “Don’t be Shy” (Aviv

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    written language. Asking students to help read a book and turn the page help them understand the basics of a book. There are at least three critical content categories in early literacy: oral language comprehension, phonological awareness, and print knowledge. Children need to learn phonological awareness, alphabet letter knowledge, the function of written language, a sense of meaning making texts, and vocabulary. Alphabetic writing is quite difficult once children understand the language of their

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    really is no benefit if it means that suffering is the root cause of one choosing to assimilate to the oppressors. The only benefit of assimilation of the colonized is bilingualism of their ancestral language and the colonizer’s language. According to Memmi, the colonized must first learn and speak the language of the colonizer if they wish “to obtain a job, [to] make a place for [themselves], [and to] exist in the community and the world [of the colonizer]” (107). Memmi further states “bilingualism is

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    When choosing the speeches “We Choose to go to the Moon” and Barrack Obama’s speech on same-sex marriage, there was a running theme of exhilaration, excitement and pride within the two speeches. Without even truly knowing of the two speeches one can analyze by the meaning of the speeches they are speeches that are meant to insight the country with such invigoration over a topic that the emotion could be felt through by the words spoken. However, both events come from entirely different time periods

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    that English teachers have the opportunity to play a significant role in helping shape students to be better individuals who can create a better future. Language Arts is more than reading and interpreting passages. Teaching Language Arts means teaching students to explore themselves and the role they play in society and the world. Teaching Language Arts encourages students to think outside of the box, express themselves through speaking, writing, reading, creating, listening, and viewing. In order

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    and late childhood. I will address three stages which are the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development. The physical development consists of body and brain growth, health issues, and motor skills. The cognitive development consists of language, memory, and attention. Socioemotional development is based on relationship, employment, and personality. Physical development consists of body and brain growth, health issues, and motor skills. Researchers say that American children are not getting

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    The way things are written can have an effect on the audience drawn in. Most people are used to generalized, every day vocabulary, as opposed to more complex and intricate words and grammar. When reading an article, the easier the words are to interpret, the easier the article is to read. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, papers are going to be written using more advanced vocabulary. They may even include data in the form of charts and tables. This is when it gets harder for a general

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    conversation is for; e.g. the elderly; we may have to talk louder as some elderly people (Or some young people/adults with hearing problems.)cannot hear the same as when they were younger, children; may need more expressions and fewer words, the body language used should be calm and inviting and voices should be calm and gentle rather than tense, or even a work colleague; will need to have clear communication together in order to be able to do your job effectively and to complete your daily duties within

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