The grapes of wrath

In the grapes of wrath, Steinbeck uses creative language to effectively portray setting and characterization. Find two examples of a simile, metaphor, or personification in the first eight chapters and explain what it means in the context of a chapter and how it contributes to the novel.

Chinese History

Since 1978 China has experienced an explosive economic growth the world has never seen in its history. Apparently, this impressive growth has exerted a tremendous and diverse impact on changing the Chinese society. First, using weekly readings of the relevant primary sources and other appropriate materials you find elsewhere, please describe the profound social changes as well as serious challenges and problems China has seen and faced over the recent decades. Second, drawing on your analysis and additional sources, please perceive and analyze to what extent Chinas growth has affected your future life, the US-China relations, and the course of world history.

One question seems to emerge over and over again in any study of poverty in America. That question is, How can so much poverty, deep poverty even, exist in the richest country in the world? Using statistical data show that the question is legitimate, expl

One question seems to emerge over and over again in any study of poverty in America. That question is, How can so much poverty, deep poverty even, exist in the richest country in the world? Using statistical data show that the question is legitimate, explain how it happened by analyzing the politics and economics that have played a role in allowing that poverty to exist, and offer corrective suggestions. Try to integrate important peace studies concepts into your answer to show that you know how peace studies and poverty are linked.

Cultural Competence Toolkit

In the Valuing Diversity section,

    Explain how you can create accepting and respectful environments for different cultural backgrounds and customs, different ways of communicating, and different traditions and values.
    Explain how you can foster a home-school partnership.
    Describe one diversity activity that you would implement in an environment that families can be a part of.

In the Being Culturally Self-Aware section,

    State your cultural competence philosophy.(My philosophy is…I believe that each child is unique , one who needs security, nurturing, stimulating their senses, to grow and mature in all facets of life, physically , socially and emotionally.)
    Describe two or three ways to incorporate your philosophy into an understanding and respectful early childhood environment.
    Discuss two to three obstacles you might encounter when creating a culturally relevant learning environment.
    Identify ways to address these challenges.

In the Dynamics of Difference section,

    Develop an activity that you can share with children and families to encourage and support respect for difference and other cultures. Be sure your activity description gives sufficient detail so that families will gain a clear understanding of what they are doing and why they are doing it.

In the Knowledge of Students Culture section,

    Describe the types of culturally relevant and anti-bias curriculum you can use in learning environments so families can understand how learning is organized in your early learning setting.
    Provide a graphic showing the main components of culturally relevant and anti-bias curriculum.

In the Institutionalizing Cultural Knowledge and Adapting to Diversity section,

    Explain how you can adapt to diversity and serve diverse populations in early childhood settings.
    Explain how you can apply The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment (Links to an external site.) in your work with young diverse learners.
    Defend your embrace of the following themes:
        Culturally relevant methods
        Anti-bias curriculum
        Diverse family structures
        Multicultural education

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