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These are the best things that happened to me the year I didn't go to school:

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Reading Poetry in the Middle School Classroom
Dive into Poetry!
Want to teach poetry with confidence and passion? Paul Janeczko shows you how. Working from his belief that children will read poetry if we choose it carefully, he offers poems that span history, ethnicity, and gender--and ignite excitement in young people. Each poem is framed by an "Exploration," a detailed lesson for investigating the work on many levels. With response sheets, graphic organizers, background on the poets, and more. ... Read more

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Teaching Poetry in MS
Just ordered this book over the summer, and plan to use it with my 7th grade students this school year. I like the focus on exploring meaning in poetry, not actually having students write poems (though that could easily be amended to these lessons). There is a nice variety of work here, from Gary Soto to Edgar Allen Poe. I think this book will help teachers read and discuss poetry with middle school students. The resources in the back of the book, including online sites and lists of anthologies, are especially helpful.

poetic simplicity
An interesting selection of poems each accompanied by a lesson.Lessons easily expanded upon and adapted for various ability levels.I especially appreciate the variety of poems and the fact that they are not typical. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Endangered Species Update, published by University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources on November 1, 2002. The length of the article is 531 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Arizona tribal partnerships for wildlife. (Partners for Fish and Wildlife).
Author: Marty Jakle
Publication: Endangered Species Update (Newsletter)
Date: November 1, 2002
Publisher: University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources
Volume: 19Issue: 6Page: 30(2)

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After doing very poorly on his law school entrance exam and almost dropping out during his first year as a law student, Chris Yianilos went on to graduate in the top 10 percent of his class. The Law School Breakthrough shows exactly how he did it-and how you can, too.Three years in law school convinced Chris that he could write the only book a budding lawyer needs before his LSAT entrance exam. The Law School Breakthrough can show even the most average student how to triumph over all the barriers to law school success-a crushing workload; the single winner-take-all exam system; the arrogance of most law school professors; the fierce, sometimes hysterical, competition from classmates.The Law School Breakthrough provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to surviving law school-both inside and outside the classroom. It contains proven techniques for overcoming every obstacle students are likely to face during the three most challenging years of their lives. ... Read more

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Great Guide to Success In and Out of the Classroom.
Like most incoming law students, I browsed the countless books on Amazon that claim to "show the way" in law school.I ended up buying and reading this book and Getting to Maybe.Both are quite helpful, but for different reasons. (Getting to Maybe is more exam focused; great book too, just a much more narrow focus).

I found this book quite helpful to read prior to staring class, as I was a student who really had no clue about how a class actually worked in law school, how to brief a case, how to outline etc.The author provided straightforward advice about how to do these things, and more importantly, why they are worth doing.

The author covers most of the basics needed to succeed in the first semester (and following semesters).Examples and stories abound from the author's own experience in law school, and give you an accurate preview of what you'll probably experience too (I know my experiences have been quite similar).

What I probably liked best is that the book is honest and realistic, yet also optimistic and looks beyond the law school universe.The author is honest that good grades are important and realistic that it will take hard work to get there.With that said, the author repeatably emphasizes that hard work, good grades and law school is not all there is to life.Life will go on if you get a bad grade, and 99% of the world (including most people you know) could care less about what goes on in law school.Its certainly easy to get caught up in the law school universe (and many do), but I think the author is on point in that it is easier to both succeed and enjoy life if you do not let it consume you.

I'd recommend this book to any incoming 1L - read it the summer before your first semester, and it will set you up well for success in and outside the classroom.

Jump start your law school success with this book!
As second year law student, I highly recommend this book to all entering first year students.You will be leaps and bounds beyond by reading this book and have the potential to be at the top of your class if you implement the book's recommendations.Unlike other law school guides, this book is not full of hype, rather this book provides an excellent framework to how approach law school and succeed.Do not waste your money and time on other books.This book is the one book that will put you on the road to be at the top of your first year class.As any law student will tell you, your first year success is critical, and this book provides wonderful and practical ways to make the year a great one!

Not very helpful
I bought this book after my first semester, hoping it would be some help.It was pretty much stuff I already knew.It might be helpful for someone who has never briefed a case before, but if you've been in class a week or more, this book probably won't be very useful.The rest can be summed up by: do your homework.

Excellent Guide to Law School
This book is a must have for anyone attending law school.I read the book before law school and still find myself referring back to it.The author provides a realistic look into the daily life of a law student.Moreover, the conversational style makes it an easy and enjoyable read.

The author also provides excellent tips for succeeding in the classroom.From briefing cases to taking exams, there are numerous practice problems so that the reader can experience applying the principles of the book outside the pressure of the classroom.

Again, I highly recommend this book to anyone in law school.

Author spends more time bragging than giving advice.
This was one of many books i bought as part of my summer reading before beginning law school. Right away i noticed that the author of this book loved to talk about himself. He spends a lot of time explaining how well he did at every stage then over-exaggerates how difficult it will be for you to accomplish the same. You can easily identify the authors ego in his writing; I laughed out loud when I read about his "one and only" time he was unable to answer a professor's question and how HORRIBLY embarrassing it was for him. I never did finish this book because I found others (like Law School Confidential which is written by multiple authors!) to be more realistic, less horrific, and full of advice. ... Read more

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Native American
An excellent reference book into what was started with good intentions. A friend's great grandmother was the first white teacher there, and this book revealed why she left.Excellent reference. ... Read more

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Organized around eleven fundamental choices that all secondary schools must make, this book serves as a checklist, an agenda, and a study guide for high school reform. ... Read more

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A must-read for high school teachers
We often hear how the elementary schools need to be reformed; very rarely does the reform reach the high school level. Most people think it's too late by then. This book encourages change, and the authors are speaking from experience, not from a textbook. Daniels, et.al., have outlined 11 essentials for running an effective secondary school that focus on students and learning. What a novel idea! They're simple ideas, but their implementation is vital. The book is easy to read, inspirational, and motivating. ... Read more

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School staff members are provided the vocabulary they need to assist parents in registering students and reponding to questions they have regarding any aspects of the school program. Principals are able to communicate confidently with parents and students in areas covering discipline, school policy, positive reinforcement and many other situations. Communication with both student and parents is facilitated by the sections covering schools schedules, illness, absences and tardiness, and the wide range of questions students pose to office personnel. ... Read more

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Does Ben have what it takes to be a Wild West star? Arizona Charlie was King of the Cowboys--a crack shot, a champion lasso twirler and a fearless horseman. He was famous all over the world. And he'd come to live in the gold rush town of Dawson City. The year is 1899. The place is Dawson City, Yukon. Ben longs to be a Wild West star, just like Arizona Charlie. He practices lassoing. He perfects his aim with a slingshot. At last he gets a place in the closing act of the Wild West show. Ben prepares to perform in front of a packed house, but the performance does not go as he expected. Will Ben earn the title that he dreams of? Will he become the Klondike Kid? ... Read more

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The volume helps guide readers to an understanding of the origins of their self-images. They learn to recognize the symptoms of low self-esteem and develop practical success strategies to help them overcome the challenges they face in school and in life. The authors examine the role of self-esteem in the life of a student, self-esteem development, the Circle Model: inborn preferences; the influence of family; messages from the immediate environment; and the impact of the outer world, symptoms of low self-esteem and strategies for improvement, strategies for developing self-esteem and strategies for success in school. For traditional and nontraditional students interested in improving their self-esteem and performance.

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Rather than asking students to memorize rote recipes for action, this new book enhances students' ability to encounter new situations, assess relevant factors and decide on effective courses of action on their own.It offers valuable vicarious experiences and insights by combining case studies of actual beginning superintendents with analyses by experienced, knowledgeable professors of educational administration. ... Read more

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Close Encounter of the Wright Kind
This is a fabulous book for any F>L>W> collecter. It has many black and white photos which add a nostalgic feel to the book. This is the first book of many I own about Wright to show the beautiful Gertrude and Rose Pauson House. It burned to the ground. I only wish he'd put more in the book, since he did a story for a magazine about the home. This is a Must Have!!!

Close Encounter of the Wright Kind
This is a fabulous book for any F>L>W> collecter. It has many black and white photos which add a nostalgic feel to the book. This is the first book of many I own about Wright to show the beautiful Gertrude and Rose Pauson House. It burned to the ground. I only wish he'd put more in the book, since he did a story for a magazine about the home. This is a Must Have!!! ... Read more

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Statistics say most kids know less geography than ever -don't let that apply to your students!Start by making sure kids know themain places & geographic features in their own state.Give themactivities that pretend they are taking a cross-state bike tour, using freefootball game passes, jogging through the state, etc. - & they'll find theirway around in a hurry!Geography activities include info on Arizonacounties, rivers, museums, historic places, sites of interest, colleges,bordering states, climate, topography, crops and more, all ready toreproduce!Approximately 30 activities and 200 geography-related placesand facts are covered.Students work alone or in groups and use maps,reference books or resource people to complete challenging riddles,matching games, word searches, fill-in lists, scavenger hunts, andcompletion exercises that reinforce learning, sharpen research skills, andprovide a lively introduction to Arizona.Free teacher's guide givesspecific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational valuefrom this book.Geography is critical - make learning it fun! ... Read more

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Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Phoenix, this book provides a unique overview of women as comprehensive political participants in one state, Arizona. It offers a snapshot of how men and women compare in the electoral process, as community volunteers, and as elected and appointed public officials in the three branches of the government. Explores how conservatism and feminism meet to produce unique perspectives on social issues and public policy. Contains photographs, charts and graphs. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zachary Christian "Zach" Walz (born February 3, 1976 in Mountain View, California) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League. He played four seasons for the Arizona Cardinals (1998-2001). He attended Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, California and Dartmouth College. He currently resides in Arizona.American football, known in the United States simply as football and often as gridiron or tackle football outside the United States, is a competitive team sport known for combining strategy with physical play. The objective of the game is to score points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. ... Read more

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Two major reform strategies dominate the education reform debate in Arizona: first, the expansion of public school early childhood education, and second, the expansion of parental choice in education. Preschool enthusiasts say that preschool results in higher student achievement. In her second State of the State address, Arizona governor Janet Napolitano asserted:

"The data is simply overwhelming that the combination of quality childcare and full-day kindergarten will reap rewards many times the financial investment we make now. Our children will be better prepared to learn, they will be less likely to drop out of high school, and they will have higher academic achievement if we start them off on a stronger footing."

School choice supporters believe that when schools have to compete for students, student achievement improves, even for students remaining in the public school system.

Arizona policymakers have tried both strategies in recent years, making it possible to empirically examine how successful the strategies have been. Examining test score data from Pima County elementary schools and early education survey data from school districts across Arizona, this study evaluates the relative efficacy of the preschool and school choice strategies.

The data show that students in schools with all-day kindergarten programs have statistically significant higher 3rd-grade test scores, but there is no impact on 5th-grade scores. This finding is consistent with previous research. Schools facing significant competition for students, whether through public or private options, demonstrate significant test score gains.

The findings of this empirical analysis demonstrate that early childhood education expansion is an expensive reform that delivers only transitory benefits. School choice uses resources more efficiently and delivers improved academic achievement. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zachary B. Kroenke (born April 21, 1984 in Omaha, Nebraska) is a professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.Zach went to Omaha Northwest High School. In his senior year he went 4-5 with a 3.42 ERA and led the state with 90 strike outs in 53 innings. Team One Baseball rated him in the top 200 players in the country. He chose to go to Nebraska after looking at Kansas and Winthrop.Kroenke played at Nebraska for 3 years. He was one of the Big 12's best freshman pitchers in 2003. He made 10 starts in 15 appearances going 6-2 with a 2.72 ERA in 59.2 innings striking out 35 batters and walking 19. As a sophomore he went 7-5 with a 3.03 ERA averaging 7 innings in 15 starts. ... Read more