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Our Relationships with Others Help Us to Define Who we Are Plan A. Main contention: Identity, “who we are”, cannot be defined! Ev. Nagasena, Sunil Badami B. Appearance cannot define identity, it merely allow one to associate with others. Ev. Hungry Beast C. Belonging is greatly affected by internal perceptions of identity Ev.Blossom Beeby, Leanne […]
“The search to discover who we are is one of life’s greatest challenges.” In recent reflections I have determined something very pertinent to myself – I love to watch TV shows that present issues and matters specific to law and order. This disposition: commenced with the cases of NYPD Blue back in the 90’s and […]
I’ve stated in another blog that after reading a good book the practice of my business in tuition is to create and write a personal response. A personal response to John Wyndham’s Day of the Triffids is presented, for it is an appropriate text to challenge readers and students in secondary schools, and has worked […]
AUSTRALIAN IDENTITY WEBQUEST Two things about the following webquest: try to stick to the stated time limits for each section of the quest because; this is supposed to be a quick, informative and fun on-line excursion. If you find you are struggling to answer the questions for each section in the time allotted, move faster!!! […]
“On the Waterfront is the battle between good and evil.” Do you agree? When Elia Kazan directed “On the Waterfront” in the early 1950’s, he was struggling within the political tide of McCarthyism. The message implicit in the film, as demonstrated in the final scene, is that people united can overcome an unjust rule. Strangely, […]
Several students in Years 7 and 8 that I’ve tutored have told me that John Wyndham’s Day of the Triffids is the best book they have ever read. Whilst I’m always pleased when students really enjoy the studies we do, in such situations I smile to the students and curse to myself that they have […]
The same persuasive essay is presented below, twice! Persuasive Writing: TV In the modern days now, more and more people start to watch TV, and the television becomes an essential equipment in all families. But TV is not actually a positive thing for us to use. For most of us, watching TV is a waste […]
TRUTH AND REASON, AND THEN… “Did you see it? Australia’s going to have a war with China!” This was new “news” to me. Indeed, it was of the nature of news to the surprised and excited Year 12 student who shared it. If he had not thought it news, he would never have “reported” it […]
In a text response essay for Outcome 1 students must demonstrate: • a broad understanding of ideas and perspectives • the construction of strong argumentative paragraphs The activity presented below develops divergent thinking and logical reasoning. It scaffolds students to consider a spectrum of positions on important themes and concepts. It also scaffolds the structuring […]
The history of Malcolm X is very sad, for he was a greatly talented individual denied care and education. The essay below is a reflection on his auto-biography, and presents how improved education and experiences can produce great changes. It also demonstrates how giftedness denied can be perceived as destructive. I have a word document […]
