The Roots

A story. What is the definition of a story? Characterized as an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment, this may be the legal definition of story. Nonetheless, there is so much more to it than just the physical words that are made up to define it. Similarly, this image may seem pretty self explanatory, however, when one digs below the surface of the original image, there is a deeper meaning, purpose, and point. At first glance, the image simply consists of a wolf…

The Giver uses very formal words that might be strange in our life. The words are words that is not what maybe an American or someone else would use a whole lot of times. We put a lot of slang into our words. They have a lot of different words, but they are all still words. So let’s start off with some of the strange words that they might use in the community. One of the first words in The Giver birthmother. Most people use the word birth mother still to this day, but most of us people use…

I am creating this lesson for my 7th Grade Reading Class; there are 15-20 students per class period. I currently, do not have any EL students in my classroom; however, I do have a range of student abilities in my classroom. About 15% of my student body qualifies for special education. As a result, using the knowledge-building cycle would benefit all my students. Therefore, this is why I am creating this knowledge-building cycle plan to incorporate in my actual classroom. Identify a list of…

I have identified the cause of the damages to Mrs.Sibley’s red maple tree. The zoomed-in image you sent me was definitely caused by carpenter ants. These pests excavate galleries into trees to lay eggs and raise their young. They are causing damage to the tree, however the damage is not from consumption of the wood. These ants feed on the honeydew that is produced by aphids and termites and, more than likely, were not the original cause of damage. The maple tree could have been hit by lightning,…

When thinking about all the trees that are on earth, some of the thanks should go to Wangari Maathai for coming up with the Green Belt Movement. According to Maathai, in 1977, she discovered the Green Belt Movement which allowed people a plan of action to promote people to conserve the environment and helps improve people’s lives (141). The Green Belt Movement that Wangari Maathai created has been advance and everyday people are coming up with more ways to conserve the environment. People…

It can be seen that Watpac has a positive internal culture. They strongly believe in their core values and aim to abide by these core values as these core values Furthermore, Watpac is a strong activist when it comes to the protection of the environment. • Commitment: Watpac aims to deliver on all promises with safety a number one priority • Team work: Watpac valves to collaborate with all stakeholders to accomplish a shared goal. This can lead to a positive experience in which is what…

Root canals are dreaded by the general population due to being “scary” and “painful.” In truth, thanks to modern tools and techniques, scary and painful root canals are a thing of the past. These days, root canals are virtually painless and are really very simple to undergo. Below you will find information on why you might need a root canal, how we prevent discomfort, and what to do in case of a dental emergency. Why might I need a root canal? Root canal therapy is required for a patients whose…

The Roots of American Slavery African Americans have been freed for an estimated time of 149 years. However, using the word free lightly and with current events that have occurred it would be more accurate to say that African Americans have been “free” for a shorter time than that. Slavery has been part of history dating back to the Greek, Roman and even Egyptian civilization however how they were treated is vastly different as time progressed forward. Key factors that determined the type of…

chosen for us; but it’s up to us to accept it, or fight and change it.” (Mia). Cultural roots will always be apart of who you are. No matter how you’re portrayed in society, or treated by others, it is ultimately influenced by your roots. Whether you’re trying to flee from cultural restrictions, balance an old or new culture, or trying to fit into your main roots, it is all impacted by where your cultural roots are from. Older generations value and respect the rules of their cultures however,…

The Roots of Racism Today, racism is one of the most commonplace issues amongst western societies. It is the force which keeps humanity behind and the obstruction that prevents humanity from moving forward. Based on recent events, discrimination is more severe now than during the peak of the civil rights movement. While being prejudicial can strengthen the identity of a group, the pursuance of lessening the impact racism has on the prosperity of the people is becoming increasingly essential.…