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Jacob, accidentally leads a monster to the entrance of this time loop. This book is a fast-paced, unique novel that presents an unexpected, peculiar journey for the modern day generic teenager. This exciting novel with a one-of-a-kind story provided new concepts to read about that made me continuously turn pages; it twisted a generic story into a wondrous…

S’niya, a fourth-grade student at Miramar Elementary School, was given four assessments from a Scholastic resource packet that helps to determine what level of reading a student is currently achieving. The Scholastic resource assessments allow a teacher to establish an idea of the student’s reading proficiency and also helps to conclude what sort of instructional plan would best suit the needs of each individual student. With the Clinical Educator’s discretion, S’niya was assigned to complete a…

to do three years in this place”, 6th grader me said that back in 2012. “I think I’m getting the idea of everything, even being at a new school”, 7th grade Tyler stated that in 2014. “ Last year until we get to the real deal… High School”, 8th grade me is still saying that to this day. Middle School has been a crazy ride and I’m going to share that now. Let's get started, shall we. Starting 6th grade, I was tiny, I mean, I got made fun of by 5th graders who towered over me. I wasn’t new to the…

Before we started writing, I told Triven we would be writing for ten minutes and that he could write a narrative or true story on any of the topics that we listed the day before. It took him ten minutes to write two sentences, so I gave him some more time. We spent a total of fourteen minutes writing, I had to prompt him to keep writing about 3-4 times. Triven is in 3rd grade and he exhibited very little enthusiasm when reading his piece back to me. He mumbled and didn’t seem very confident with…

Occupational therapists are continually striving to enhance the quality of life of their clients. Several factors are essential to enhancing quality of life in people with spinal cord injuries. A literature review by Barclay McDonald and Lentin (2015) found that participation in meaningful occupations has been correlated more strongly with quality of life than impairment and functional ability (Barclay, McDonald, & Lentin 2015). Quality of life is also related to monitoring the secondary…

Areté, the process of becoming man, is the major theme of the two Hemingway novels, The Old Man and the Sea and The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber. The class discussions which analyzed the theme of the novels gave me a strong reminder of my own such experience. I am a cellist and playing the instrument is definitely the most enjoyable, yet very serious and important part of my life. However, it has not always been this influential; until my areté was sparked by major events which…

In the past four years I have participated in the State College Area High School Renaissance Faire. At this time I have 2 different leadership positions one involves teaching a group of students to sword fight and the other leadership position involves advertising the club to the school. As a part of this club I have learned to speak in front of other people. Since my Sophomore year I have participated in the chamber orchestra group at my high school. This group if for the advanced orchestra…

has a loving family at home and she is cared for. I know every child develops in physical, emotional and social growth at their own pace; however, I do not feel she is behind in any of the categories mentioned. She is very interactive for an eight year old with both her peers and adults. She has constant exposure to broaden her understanding of the world per Mrs. J. The teacher also feels like she is in touch with her feelings and her own identity. She expresses her own…

Roots Canada. “Lost of internet can cause all sorts of problems to a business; from inconvenience to lost of revenue…” This particular topic is the main issues faced in many businesses as it could almost destroy a company. One of the companies is Roots Canada. History on Roots Canada It was built up in 1973, Roots is Canada's driving way of life brand known far and wide for its quality cowhide products, dynamic athletic wear, yoga wear, adornments and home furniture. Beginning with a minor…

be wise to try on a Monday as the magick of motherhood is strong and pregnancy is in the air. Gender: Feminine Color: White Planet: Moon Element: Water Energies: Astrology, Children, Dreams/Astral Travel, Emotions, Imagination, Initiation, Magick, New-Age Pursuits, Psychology, Reincarnation, Religion, Short Trips, Spirituality Tuesday This is the period of Mars. This day can only always embody the pure strength of the God of War. Spells that are cast on this day are that of energy, force, war…