Classification Essay - Types of Students

     Everybody has been a student at some time in their life.  Do you remember your school days? Most people can probably remember their favorite teacher.  Maybe you also remember your first trip up the stairs to your classroom.  Can you remember your classmates?  Most schools have three types of students, the Teacher's Pet, the Average Joe and the Slacker.

    The first type of student is known as the Teacher's Pet.  He/she always arrives prior to the lesson. He/she looks very serious and follows all the rules and regulations. When I was in school this student usually studied hard and made good grades. He/She turned in all the assignments on time.  These students will probably get well-paid jobs in respectable companies. The Teacher's Pet might make a lot of money in their career.

     The second type of student is called Average Joe/Jane. These students usually come to class on time. They look friendly and interested in the topic. Most of my classmates were Average Joes/Janes. They participated in every discussion and activity but they sometimes missed classes, so they didn't turn in all the assignments. These students will be reasonably paid or they may start their own businesses . The Average Joe will be satisfied with life if his/her goals are modest.

     The third type of student is referred to as The Slacker. This type of student always shows up 20 minutes after the class has started. They look like they just woke up and they often fall asleep in class. Every class had at least one slacker when I was in school. He/she never did any of the assignments and didn't show any interest in the class. This student will have a hard time finding a job and might resort to a life of crime. The Slacker won't have a good future.

     So, those three types of students are visible at every school in the world. The Teacher's pet, who brought an apple for the teacher everyday, the slacker who never brought anything, and the rest of us who did our work and enjoyed our subjects. You met them when you were 10. You know them now and you will probably work with some of them in the future. Which type of student are you?  

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Classification Essay

The essay should be written using one of the topics from your book on pg176.

• Rough Draft in class Thursday - on GoogleDocs
• Must include thesis - What are you classifying? How are you dividing?  
• Share your essay with 1 classmate - Peer Editing
• Final Draft - Friday Feb. 26 by 9a.m.
• Submit via GoogleDocs with 

1. Title (Capitalized Properly)
2. Intro Paragraph - Hook/Background/Thesis
3. Body Paragraphs with support
4. Conclusion which restates your Thesis 

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Field Trip to the Newseum

Good morning, students!

Today we're going to the Newseum.

We will meet at Capitol South Metro Station at 10am and walk to the museum. On the way, we'll pass the Supreme Court and the US Capitol Building.  Bring your cameras!

Gandhi's Effects

What were the effects of Gandhi's non-violent movement in India?  Would this type of movement be effective in other countries?

     Have you ever heard about non-violence?  Even if you haven't, you should follow a non-violent path. Mahatma Gandhi, who was born in India, followed non-violence.  He struggled a lot to get independence and sacrificed his entire life for his nation.  Moreover, he gave respect to each and every person.  Other people could be inspired to achieve independence if they followed Gandhi's non-violent path.

     Gandhi's non-violent movement led to freedom from British rule in India in 1947.  His Salt Satyagraha March was the first stepping stone to achieve Indian freedom.  During this movement around 100,000 people were arrested and many people were hurt and killed.  Despite that, they didn't step back and didn't turn towards violence. After many struggles and movements, Indians were stuck to non-violence and their call for independence was "do or die."

     Gandhi led many movements which inspired and motivated many people to follow him.  In the Quit India Movement, due to his speeches, many people were motivated and decided to fight against the British.  Gandhi was arrested 6 times for organizing protests.  Each time he went to jail his followers increased.  He spent six and a half years in jail.  Nelson Mandela fought for freedom for black people in South Africa, against apartheid, using non-violence. Barack Obama was also inspired by Gandhi.  He said that Gandhi was a hero.

    To achieve political and social change, Gandhi's method of non-violence would be very effective in other countries.  To free Tibetans, the Dalai Lama says that non-violence is the only way that progress can be made with China.  Caesar Chavez's campaigns in the 1960's, which protested the treatment of farm workers in California, were influenced by Gandhi.  Einstein strongly believed that non-violence is the only remedy which can cure diseases that ail the world.  Martin Luther King Jr also had a great impact on American civil rights by following Gandhi's method.

     Gandhi's great ideas, inspirational quotes, and effective non-violent method overthrew the British government from India.  He gave his entire life to the cause of non-violence.  The whole world should thank Gandhi for his teachings.   
   
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