Sunday, August 8, 2010

How did you like my paper on justice? - for Ms. Kristi

Ms. Kristi, I worked really hard on my paper on "Justice" for you and have been waiting for a long time to see your comments. Did you like my paper? Let me know.

----------Ahmed

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Homework Chapter 5, Practices 1-7 for Ms. Rosemary

Practice 1

1.) also
2.) First of all
3.) In addition
4.) First
5.) Thirdly


Practice 2

1.) When
2.) Next
3.) After
4.) Before
5.) while


Practice 3

Part A
Main Idea: For several reasons, America's most popular meat a hundred years ago was pork.
Major Details:
1.) First of all, pigs grow quickly.
2.) Another reason was that pigs require almost no attention.
3.) A third reason was that pigs could be cheaply processed.

Part B
Main Idea: Various theories explain the aging process.
Major Details:
1.) The most obvious is that our bodies simply were out.
[2.) As cells repeatedly divide, more and more contain genetic errors and do not function properly.]
3.)A third theory - Our body chemistry loses its delicate balance over the years.
4.)Finally, our bodies tend with age to reject some of our tissues.


Practice 4

Main Idea: The 1960's were a time of profound events in America.
Major Details:
1.) First, in 1963 President John Kennedy was assassinated.
2.) Then, in 1965 urban riots put racial equality on center stage.
3.) Next was a series of protests against the increasing American presence in Vietnam.


Practice 5

Main Idea: Many people pass through three stages in reaching their unemployment.
Major Details:
1.) First they experience shock followed by relief.
2.) The second stage centers on a strong effort to find a new job.
3.) The third stage is one of self-doubt and anxiety that lasts about six weeks.


Practice 6

Main Idea: There are several steps to remembering your dreams.
Major Details:
1.) Make up your mind to remember your dreams.
2.) Put a pen and notebook near your bed.
3.) Turn off your alarm before you go to sleep.
4.) When you remember a dream, write it down before getting out of bed.


Practice 7

1.) B
2.) A
3.) A
4.) B
5.) B
6.) A
7.) A
8.) B
9.) A
10.) B


Monday, August 2, 2010