Not an essay just
simply answer each QUESTION and have a reference in APA for any references
used, no more than 500 words total for each QUESTION.
QUESTION 1:
1ADHD ( now the formal term for what many have called simply
ADD) is one of the more common issues students face within school. This
disorder has the unfortunate problem as not being visible, and whose symptoms
mimic being lazy.
1- Name some of the challenges these students face in
school, and in later life. What are some common ways that students and their
families address this?
2- What do you feel would be the BEST way to address this
within school? (IEP, 504, accommodations etc) Support your answer and defend
why your position may be better than one of the others.
QUESTION 2:
Spain, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries are full
of hundreds of exuberant celebrations, holidays, and festivals that happen
throughout the year. The unique characteristic of how these people are
passionately dedicated to their customs and celebrations is second to none.
From small mountain villages to the busy city streets, these festivals take
place, fueled by religious and cultural origins. The villages and cities have
their own festivals in addition to the numerous national holidays, and as one
can imagine, there are many “days off” on the Spanish calendar. The
beauty of seeing entire towns and cities participate in one same celebration is
a symbol of the passion and unity these cultures have in regards to their
festivities.
In contrast, our Great American Melting pot (or better said,
our Big Mixed Salad) has National Holidays and other celebrations that are
carried out, yet we all have our own twist on how or why we celebrate. Some
people do not celebrate certain holidays and have personal reasons for or against
recognizing and participating in certain celebrations. Our traditions are no
less firm and many of us are very passionate about our celebrations, yet the
unity and sameness of how customs are practiced is varied. This parallels with
the very first forum we had on Spanish greetings. We discussed how the Spanish
greet, and how they all greet this same way. Every time. Again, here in the US,
we have greeting customs that vary from a handshake to a pat on the back, with
or without eye contact, sometimes non-verbal, sometimes with no touching at
all, and other times with a nod and smile.
Greetings and celebrations in the US vs other countries are
indicators of how diverse our population is. Americans have varied beliefs,
religions, practices and customs. We often celebrate similar holidays but for
different reasons and in different ways. The “New World” is certainly
a “Great American…SALAD,” and is different than countries like
Spain where traditions run deep and are nationally celebrated, customs are very
similarly practiced and generally done so with one same common reason and
purpose. There is no right or wrong in this contrast, just a difference that
points to our unique patchwork that is “American life.”
Keeping in theme with the topic of celebrations in
Spanish-speaking countries, your assignment is to explore one celebration in a
Spanish-speaking country that you have never heard about. Please write this in
paragraph form and use best writing practices, as though you are presenting
your research to the class. This is not
a writing assignment, per se, but please write it as though you are presenting
this information to our class. Informal attribution is necessary in order to
give credit to the source of your information. Academic research requires us to
cite our sources. At the bottom of your forum post, include the links to the
websites used to gather information for your topic. If your sources were not from the web,
reference the name and author of any book or article that you consulted. Please
remember that text directly quoted from other sources must be in quotation
marks.
Explore the following
and post information in 250 words or more.
What is the celebration/festival?
What is the origin and reason for the celebration/festival?
Do you think the celebration’s purpose is remembered or has this event become a
custom that carries on because it is fun and done out of tradition? (Can you
think of and comment on an American tradition that is practiced without
thinking about why it originated in the first place?)
Who participates? Where does it take place?
How is this festival celebrated? (What does it look and feel
like to be there among the participants?)
Why did this celebration get your attention and would you
like to participate in it? Why?
Think about a celebration or holiday you celebrate here in
the US and compare and contrast how and why your celebration is similar and/or
different than the celebration you are presenting. Don’t just clue into obvious
differences, but think about the reasons, meaning, and purpose along with the
level of enthusiasm and importance behind the celebration.
