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    Placement Context: Jasmeet Dhari completed a successful 405 practicum at Robert McMath School in Richmond, British Columbia which is part of School District 38. McMath School is a relatively new, linear school located in the affluent Steveston neighborhood of Richmond. McMath offers many opportunities for students in academics, the arts and athletics and is also a technologically progressive school. Jasmeet Dhari taught 3 blocks of Biology 12, 1 block of Science 9, 1 block of Physical Education

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    Searching for Identity In a Virtual World In Ready Player One, the creation of a virtual identity, or avatar, unleashes one’s true self. In this cyberworld game, one can create their character to be their ideal person; physically, intellectually, and emotionally. The virtual reality creates the backdrop against which the action takes place and the characters play out their roles. Interestingly, the gamers who control their respective avatar have within themselves some of the same characteristics

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    Searching for Identity From a Virtual World In Ready Player One, the creation of a virtual identity, or avatar, unleashes one’s true self. In this cyberworld game, one can create their character to be their ideal person; physically, intellectually, and emotionally. The virtual reality creates the backdrop against which the action takes place and the characters play out their roles. Interestingly, the gamers who control their respective avatar have within themselves some of the same characteristics

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    Coach K Paper

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    Coach K Final Exam May 1, 2012 Coach Mike Krzyzewski was a phenomenal coach and leader. He had the most career wins in NCAA Division I history. His is a prime example of exceptional leadership. Throughout the book Leading with the Heart I have seen prime examples of the following leadership theories: transformational leadership, trait theory, behavioral theory, and power and influence theory. Coach Mike Krzyzewski is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He played point

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    Short Story : My Story

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    It was November 3, 2016, around 4:15p.m., on a cool windy day in Springfield, Illinois, a farmer named Joe Stanford was on his farm to pick all his crops before the winter comes. As he is picking his crops, he gets an unexpected phone call from his good friend named Sharon who lives just a couple of miles away. Joe answers the phone in no hesitation and immediately he senses the fear in Sharon’s voice as she speaks saying “ Joe I really need your help! “ I dropped my daughter off yesterday morning

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    A Short Story : A Story?

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    “You better go to bed,” my mom called. “But Mom it’s not even dark yet.” “I don’t care if it’s not dark yet Archie Smith, you know that you have to go to bed before he gets here.” “Fine,” I call, slowly walking to my room. Why do I have to go to bed so early, and who is he? “Don’t forget to shut the window and lock it,” she called to my room. “I won’t!” I snap back. I walk over to my dresser and grab my favorite red and white pajamas, I throw them on and hop into bed. I look over at the window

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    My First Day

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    It was my first day at work and I thought to myself, Is my hair straight? Are these the right clothes? Are the people going to be mean? I walked in with confidence in my face as the sliding doors opened for me. It was busy and every register was full of people. At least ten customers were at each one.. I walked in and walked to the supervisor. “I’m ready to work,” I said with a big smile. He looked at me as welcoming as ever and walked me over to behind the counter. He gave me an old, plastic bag

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    Sweet Childhood Memories We all have a beautiful place in our mind. I have a wonderful place that make me happy. Perhaps out of all my siblings I was the only one who believed that this place was amazing. This place has created many memories in the past and still till this day creating more memories. In my eyes my father’s house is the best thing that happen to me in my childhood. As I visit my father’s house it brings me back to my childhood. My father lives in Fairport, Ohio and

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    Reflection Paper

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    On July 12 at 10:46 a.m., I met with my advisor and future livestock judging coach Mr. Ben Williamson. I was very excited to see that my advisor was Mr. Williamson. As I believe we will work well together, and that he will be able to help guide me through these next few years. I was very appreciative of the time he took out of his day to talk with me. First, I briefly introduced myself and talked about my involvement in various activities in high school and agriculture. We then talked about the

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    The Graduate is a great example of a film where lens and camera choices were used effectively to convey the director’s point of view. It seemed like every choice made by the director Mike Nichols director and the director of cinematography Bob Surtees was justified. The outcome of each shot played an important role in shaping the message of the film. The cinematography of Bob Surtees is very complicated and thoughtful but at the same time seems poetic and spontaneous. All of Mrs. Robinson and

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