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More made a very difficult decision in opposing the King and his family, but regardless of the consequences, he felt that he was morally correct and for him to choose any other path would have been impossible for he could not oppose the church and God. I think Alice’s and his daughter Margaret’s complaints probably had the most impact with More because he cared very deeply about his family and probably would have caved in to the King, if he had he not felt he was correct in his decision and there was no other alternative. Honestly, I think everyone should have moral values of some kind, but I do not know about having such strong morals that a person is willing to give up their life and family to stand for what they believe in. Above all, Thomas More did what he did because his ultimate goal was to be with God. Consequently, he felt he had to do what God wanted and not what his king wanted him to do.
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In addition, having an attitude like that did put a damper on his relationship with his wife. I think they loved each other very much, but she did not feel entirely appreciated by him. It was evident that Thomas’s formidable intelligence intimidated her and she felt inferior to him. That was probably common in that day and time because women of that era rarely were educated, whereas the men were. In the end, their love for one another was evident in the scene up in Tower of London. Both of them getting teary eyed, knowing they will never get to see each other ever again. Even after that scene Thomas felt he was making the right decision because he was able to explain why he made the decision to go against the King. Chiefly, no one supported More’s decision not even his own family, but More’s family did support him.
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Especially his wife Alice she knew her husband better than any other human being. Therefore, when she finds herself at her limit in comprehending why her husband would take such a stand against the king, it bothers Thomas More. Mostly because she is his anchor in life and he needs her support, and needs her to understand why he is doing what he is doing. In the end, I think she understands why Thomas did what he did and the human risk of taking a principled stand against power. On the other hand, everyone else decided they were going to support King Henry VIII or be two faced about his moral standards. A great example of this was with the character,
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All he ever did was try and make the king happy. For instance, he said, “When the King wants something done, I do it”. I think Cromwell said this because he did not want his head to be cut off; therefore, all he did was kiss up to the king. In the end, it did not help him because he was tried and found guilty of treason. One character that did not get tried for treason was Richard Rich. He was one of the characters that betrayed Sir Thomas More. Throughout the film it was obvious to the viewer Richard Rich only cared about himself. By far, his worse act of selfishness was when he lied and sold out Thomas More for he could become Attorney General of Wales. As a result, I think Rich was a piece of scum for doing such acts of treachery to an old friend. I also believe Thomas More thought so because he said, “Richard, it profits a man nothing to trade his soul for the whole world, but for Wales”.
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I thought that was a tremendous slap in the face to Richard. Another character that betrayed Thomas More after being his friend was the Duke of Norfolk, he foolishly badgered More to relent and join the King’s supporters. Obviously he did not realizing the depth of More’s integrity. Consequently, Norfolk conducted the trial for High Treason against his former friend, never aware that More had eased his passage from trusted friend to state enemy by purposely offending him. Above all, that is why I envy Sir Thomas More because of his individualism, ethics, and courage he had throughout his stand against King Henry VIII. It would have been hard for a person to purposely make an enemy out of a good friend. Even when you know it is for their own good.
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I do not think it would be possible for me to do that, which is why I envy Thomas. Aside from envying him I did not agree with what he did. In my eyes, putting his morals before his family was wrong of him. There had to have been other ways to voice your opinion back in that era without losing your head. I feel Sir Thomas More caused great suffering to his family that was unnecessary. In conclusion, I think you made us watch the movie for that particular reason. To show us how diverse each person’s attitude is towards their higher power. Now days in America, people are permitted to voice their opinion, and we take it for granted not realizing what a privilege it is to be able to speak out with no consequences.
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The process of “making a friend” is a very unique process. In which, it depends on the person who is trying to become friends with you, his gender, and his age, but the most important one depends on his personality. Every single person is different and the way they make friends differs between one person and another . The way people make friends depends heavily on their personality. The first step people take in trying to make a friend is to meet a potential friend through what most people call,” enforced friendship.
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Depending on a person’s personality, she can influence his or her friends and family in negative and positive ways. Also, if someone knows their limits then they can be a good role model type of a person. The value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating the tendency to desire what is best for the other, sympathy and compassion, honesty perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, to understand each other, nd positive relationships involving mutual exchange on a consistent basis.
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In Khaled Hosseini’s best-selling novel The Kite Runner, two boys, Hassan and Amir, have a friendship that is not as typical as most children’s. Although they do carve into a tree that they are the “sultans of Kabul”, their friendship is weak and one sided. These boys grew up in Kabul, and although their childhood friendship may have seemed like something out of a book, complete with pomegranate trees and story telling, it was dark and emotionally wearing. A main reason for this was because of the one subtle difference between these boys, omitting the differences in character.
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Hassan is a Hazara and Amir is a Pashtun. For this reason the Afghan society has classified Hassan as a lower human being and he, along with his father, is in servitude towards Amir and his family. Amir’s lack of self-confidence throughout the novel hinders his ability to have a true friendship with Hassan. Eventually Amir tries to break away from the power of the jealousy and guilt that Hassan has brought into his life.
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Amir once again has to prove to himself that he has the ultimate superiority by testing Hassan when he tells him to eat dirt. Hassan says that he would, which is all Amir needs to expand his ego and confirm that he is still above Hassan. Furthermore, Amir is also jealous because his father, whom he longs for his approval, seems to favor Hassan. Hassan is athletic and Baba,Amir’s father, has said that he associates himself with Hassan over Amir. Amir’s jealousy arose from his avid pursuit and evident failure to achieve his father’s illusive approval.
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Because of the lack of approval from his father, Amir finds it necessary to tear down Hassan in order to build himself up. The friendship exemplified in The Kite Runner is very weak because Amir thinks of Hassan as his servant, which explains why he is constantly testing him and does not stand up for him as a true friend would do. Hazaras are not accepted in the Afghan society that Hassan and Amir grew up in, but Amir does not refute the biased and racist culture set out in front of him. Instead, he embraces it.
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Even at the susceptible age of twelve, Amir is well aware of the principles of right and wrong and he chooses to do wrong. He chooses to do wrong because he feels he will escape from the struggles Hassan has brought upon him. Hassan gets harassed by his peers, an example of this is when Assef, the local bully, bullies him by saying, “Afghanistan is the land of the Pashtuns. It always has been, always will be. We are the true Afghans, the pure Afghans, not this Flat-Nose here. His people pollute our homeland, our watan.
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They dirty our blood….. How can you talk to him, play with him, let him touch you? “. When Hassan is harassed, Amir does nothing. Instead, he almost blurts out that Hassan is nothing but a servant when in fact he spends all of his free time playing like true friends play. Amir wants to be accepted by his peers, peers such as Assef, Wali, and Kamal. He wants to be accepted with such a passion that he chooses to disregard his friend in order to gain approval from these boys. Amir ends up sacrificing his morals for popularity.
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Another example of how Amir is a coward and only wants to be accepted by his peers and his father is when he turns his back on Hassan when Hassan is raped. Hassan gets raped by Assef while trying to complete the task of kite running for Amir. Amir witnesses this horrible act and does nothing to stop it. He does not step in to help his friend because he believes that Hassan is sacrificing himself for him. This is a completely selfish thought on Amir’s part because no one should have to bear another persons burden, even if one person is another person’s servant.
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The choice made by Amir to sacrifice his morals and rationalize his decisions forever haunts him and makes it harder to escape the power of his own guilt. Amir is clearly an emotionally unstable person, but his resentment towards Hassan is deepened because of his own guilt. Amir feels extreme guilt after he watches his friend get raped in an alley. After witnessing this he feels that he can no longer be in the same room as Hassan. “I’d hear Hassan shuffling around the kitchen in the morning, hear the clinking of silverware, the whistle of the teapot.
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I’d wait to hear the door shut and only then I would walk down to eat” is an example of how he tries to avoid him. This shows that Amir cannot face his guilt. he knows that he has done something wrong but refuses to confront it and redeem himself and his friendship with Hassan. Amir realizes that he has done a grave dishonor to Hassan. He believed that he was a “monster” that caused Hassan so much trouble. Amir comes to terms with the fact that he is a selfish, immature person, yet instead of accepting that fact and trying to get Hassan’s forgiveness, he once again betrays his friendship.
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Because Hassan is a reflection of Amir’s guilt, Amir believes in an elementary manner that if he rids himself of what to him is the symbol of his guilt, he will also be freed of the guilt. This is why he frames Hassan of thievery. This plan to accuse Hassan of thievery ultimately backfires and causes Amir even more personal anguish. Hassan then left and even though Amir felt his absence would free him from the guilt and jealousy, he ends up even more full of guilt.
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Amir thinks of Hassan as less worthy human being even though he is jealous of him, this mix of jealousy and resentment leads to a guilt that Amir handles unethically. Amir treats Hassan much like a dog. He believes that he can treat him as roughly as possible, but the animal will be forever loyal. Amir does not believe that he needs to defend Hassan, since Hassan is ultimately there to sacrifice himself for Amir. Amir is jealous of Hassan because of Hassan’s approval earned by Baba, and this causes Amir to search for other ways to expand his ego.
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Amir resents Hassan because of the guilt that Amir has caused himself. The choices made by Amir and Hassan defined who they were and who they would become. Amir allows his original thoughts about Hassan, thoughts of loyalty and true friendship, to be tainted because he is weak. Although Amir and Hassan carved their names into a tree, Amir’s character hinders their ability to be best friends and their bond is a far cry from even an equal friendship. While trying to escape the grasps of jealousy and guilt, Amir ultimately falls deeper in the hole he dug himself.
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Scientists, Change, Inventions, Einstein, Newton, Climate, Elements. . . . . . . . . Sounds SCIENCE right? Actually, all things here that we feel, see, hear, taste, and smell are related to it. It also maybe the cause of some or maybe the real cause of environmental, health, economical, industrial, and agricultural problems. So, many of us blame that technology which is the application of science destruct the Earth. YOU! Can you consider it as a friend or an enemy? For my very own opinion, SCIENCE is everyone’s friend.
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Latest inventions, gadgets and technologies! Some people who are narrow-minded, (for me) considered it as a way for destructing our environment. For me, it is NOT that really. Actually these things will be the way for our livelihood to progress. Some people think that it is a bad idea to invent new things because for me again, because they cannot just handle it well. It will be so much helpful for us like in the aspects of communication, transportation and etc. it will be easier to stay connected and close with our loved ones or even enemies in times that we missed them so much and wish that they were here beside us.
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There are so many different ways and functions that are on a cell phone. Everyone knows that a person can talk and text on a phone, but what about checking emails, Face timing with a love one, or getting on social media. As it may seem back in the late 1970’s and 1980’s it was hard to believe that something so small can make a huge impact in one’s life or even exist. The world is constantly evolving with technology. For instance, who would have ever thought that there would be self driving cars, or having a tablet to control all of the different settings in one’s car. Although, there are so many different opinions one might have about a cell phone, there are positives and negatives about owning one of these little gadgets. According to an article, it is stated that, “cell phones are a positive invention and piece of technology. They help us interact with others whilst on the go” (Agnew 2). Cell phones have changed since they were first introduced. The first cell phone was called the Motorola, making its debut on April 3, 1973.
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It is stated in the article that Agnew was forced to socialize with others according to the following quote “I was forced to seek entertainment from others and to be a lot more social than I typically would be, which was surprising to me. I didn’t realize how much my social connectivity affected my everyday social interactions” (Agnew 1). Cell phones are a lot more fragile than they use to be. They were made with more durable materials where today, they are made with plastic or glass screens that can easily be cracked by dropping, sitting, just by falling off of the counter. It was also a lot affordable to own a cell phone. Whereas today it costs a lot more to get it repaired. Cells phones are without a doubt one of a persons’ biggest distractions. It keeps a person away form spending time with friends and or family. According to Jordyn Brown, his article states “This dinner was supposed to be a festive gathering to celebrate our good friend Stacey’s birthday. But no one mingled or celebrated, not even Stacey. Everyone seemed to be somewhere else. They had all wandered off to Google-town, Twitter-ville, and Texting-My-Boyfriend City, and I was there left there alone at the Cheesecake Factory” (Brown 1, 2).
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School is something that everyone has to go through. It is part of one’s life. Using a cell phone in the classroom is something that every teacher has said non stop for as long as they have been around. Every teacher has stated to multiple students “put up that cell phone”, or “that cell phone will be mine if I see it out again”. According to an article, it is stated that “These distractions occur at all levels: distractions while watching a movie in a theatre, distractions while driving, and distractions while listening to a lecture in a classroom” (Ali, Azad I, et al, Misuse/Use of cells phones in the Classroom, 2012). When people are watching a movie, the last thing that they want to be bothered with is seeing that LED screen light up the whole face of the individual that is texting. “The most common forms of cell phone misuse in the classroom is texting, or sending text messages, often during a lecture” according to (Ali, Azad I, et al, Misuse/Use of cells phones in the Classroom, 2012). Sending a text message is becoming very easy to do with a cell phone. According to Tindelland Bohlander “more than 90% of students sent text messages during classes. Technology has made it easier to send and receive messages in short periods of time through the use of cell phones. Using cell phones for cheating is also very common. “The most common form of cheating is done using a cell phone during an exam” (Tindell and Bohlander, 2012). Every student should understand the importance and comprehend how serious cheating can be. The student can also could receive a failing grade for that assignment as well.
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Other consequences could be made if the action is done on a very important assignment. Cell phones can also have a positive impact in the classroom. Students can use their phones for quick information, skills, and important reminders. Through out of the United States, there has been many laws passed about a serious and potential fatal topic, texting and driving. Not only is texting and driving very dangerous, it is also illegal. The responsible party is putting their own life in jeopardy, along with anyone who is on the same road. According to the article, it states that “Numerous studies have shown typing and reading text messages while driving can affect eye movements, reaction times, collisions, lane positioning, speed and distance” (Toni M Rudisill, Motao Zhu, 2). Cell phone laws typically prohibit young drivers from any cell phone use while behind the wheel of a vehicle, such as talking, texting, dialing, emailing, and using the internet. “Cell phone tickets were high especially in the age group of 18-24 year olds” (Zhu 11). Regardless of any circumstance, no one should ever be on the phone while driving a vehicle.
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In concluding, cell phones are without a doubt something that everyone would like to have. It allows people to be able to complete one’s job, talk to a love one, or even make a shopping list. Depending on how much a person uses a cell phone, it could easily become an enemy or a best friend. The decision is not easily made with having evidence from both viewpoints. Cell phones can be used for positive and negative occasions. Understanding the importance of cell phones is something that everyone should be aware of, but sadly that’s not the case. The technology behind cell phones is only going to become more advanced. There are going to be mixed opinions about this interesting topic. Its impossible to see how cell phones are going to impact the future, until then the world may never know.
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In predicting some phenomenon such as typhoon, volcanic eruptions, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Service Administration (PAG-ASA) and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology are there to take charge of it. They made it easy for us to know what’s happening here in Earth. And with the help of our televisions, radios, and cell phones, we can know the news quickly and easily. This is very useful to us because we can know when to evacuate to a safer place and to keep ourselves ready!
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Science is our friend in the field of Medicine and in the aspect of health. When we are sick, it has the solution for us. It can detect what our illness is and what kind of cure will be applied to it. Because of the experiments and tests the scientists are making, we are able to extend our lives and our loved ones lives. The herbal medicines were to improve for an easier way for us to chew, drink, or apply it directly. This can lessen our time in boiling, squeezing or preparing such herbal leaves.
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SCIENTIFIC METHOD – principles and procedures for the systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the formulation of hypotheses. This method is used in our daily lives – because problem does not choose whom it will attack. We can know the solution/answer when we use scientific method. And also, this helps us to decide properly on things so that we will not be confused on it. It leads our curious minds to its needed answers. Because science is KNOWLEDGE! And this would help us to progress.
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The author utilizes strong character development and importance to demonstrate how a friendship in between 2 very different people can change their lives. Reuven and Danny are different in many methods. To both of them, religion is a lifestyle, but their method to their faith is not the exact same. Reuven is devout and prays with genuine empathy, evidently believing his prayers are heard. He and his daddy research study the Talmud in a sluggish, systematic way, using scientific criticism.
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As their not likely friendship begins and Reuven is thrust into Danny’s world, his perception broadens. His eyes are opened and he realizes that things are not always the way they seem. “I do not comprehend it … Weeks and weeks go by, one Shabbat follows another, and I’m the exact same, nothing has changed, and unexpectedly one day something takes place, and whatever looks different.” (Potok pg. 114) Although he does not change his practice of religious beliefs, he becomes more accepting of individuals who are various from him. As part of his development as a person, Reuven learns what it means to be a true good friend.
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Danny’s life in the beginning of the book is completely different from Reuven’s. His life has already been planned out for him. He has no friends and feels trapped by the expectations of his father. From his friendship with Reuven, his world begins to open up. Danny has begun to read books that contradict what he has been taught and he starts to think of ideas beyond his religion. Danny can confide in Reuven and talk to him about the future, his desires, and his thoughts. “I want to be able to breathe, to think what I want to think, to say the things the I want to say.
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opening up for him. When Reuven comes home from the hospital after befriending Danny, his house seems unusual, and he views things in a different way. “I have never really paid any attention to it before. Now it seemed suddenly luminous and alive. (Potok pg. 99) Danny’s eyes are symbolic as well. Through a large portion of the book, Danny is constantly blinking his eyes, and his eyes are described as tired or sad. This represents his inner turmoil. Once things are resolved and Danny is free to make his way in the world, his eyes are different. “But there was a light in his eyes that was almost blinding. ” (Potok pg. 283) The symbolism of the eyes plays a large role in The Chosen and helps demonstrate the change that occurs in the boys’ lives from their friendship.
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Chaim Potok’s The Chosen describes a friendship between two very different boys. The author uses strong character development and symbolism to show how a friendship between two dissimilar people can alter their lives. By describing the characters’ development throughout the story, the author shows how Reuven and Danny are impacted by their friendship. The symbol of the eye illustrates how the boys’ perception was expanded and their world was changed. As a result of these techniques, the author creates a story of a life changing friendship.
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Introduction: Book is our real and best friend. It gives us knowledge and pleasure. It is the main element of education. Our worldly friend may give us but book never gives us. Kinds: There are different kinds and different sizes of books in the world. They are the books of story, books of drama, books of poem, books of novel, books of fashion and design, books of religion, books of cooking, books of entertainment, books of accounting, books of philosophy, books of science and technology, books of computer and books of Bengali and English literature etc.
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We become inspired to be famous in life reading books. Book helps us to remove illiteracy and poverty. It removes the darkness of ignorance. It removes or sufferings. A good book sharpens our intellect. It bring light among the people and make them fond of knowledge. We can know the unknown through reading books. We can know about the remote place of the world through books. We can know the lifestyle and culture of different countries of the world through reading books. Inspiration:
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Book is not only a great source of knowledge and entertainment but also it inspires us to do good for the betterment of the society as well as for the country. We intend to do better something reading the biographies of great men of the world. It is one of the great sources of knowing the noble deeds of the great people of the world. Conclusion: In the end, it can be said that we become nomad if we do not read book. It is our best friend and teacher. It gives us complete life. It gives us comfort in life. It removes our loneliness. We should always read book.
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Emotional: Being able to communicate our needs we need to have good communication skills. As babies and toddlers start to grow they find it hard to convey what their needs are resulting in tantrums, by helping very young children to express their feelings and emotions will have a positive effect on their emotional well-being. Gestures and pointing at this age is a well-used means of communication and we must be able to recognise and look for signs and signals of what a child is trying to communicate
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Behaviour: Toddlers are very impulsive and need set boundaries to help them understand right from wrong. As children’s language develops so does their ability to understand that there are consequences for their actions. Children look to the adults to be their role models so we need to lead by example on how to communicate and treat one another. The way we use gestures, the tone in our voices and the language we use will all have an impact on a child and how we help them develop.
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Short term effects can include: A child may have fewer words than expected for the child’s age, difficult for others to understand the individual, behavioural issues, the child may become withdrawn, find it difficult to interact with peers which could lead to them finding it hard to make friends also leading to anger, frustration and low levels of confidence. Long term affects could be: The individual may find it hard to maintain relationships, have lower self-esteem into adult life, not achieve their full potential within their education, become isolated, anti-social behaviour, be involved in crime, lack of motivation, self-confidence and willingness to participate in the future, poor employment prospects and mental health issues.
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2.1 Explain the ways in which adults can effectively support and extend the speech, language and communication development of children during the early years. Adapting own language – it’s important to adapt your language according to the child’s needs and abilities, some children who have English as a second language may require you to point to objects and letting them see your face. When speaking to a baby or toddler you would simplify you sentences for them to understand where as the older the child gets the more complex sentences can begin to be used. For example to a 1 year old you may hold out a biscuit and say the word where as an older child you would say “would you like a biscuit.” Scaffolding the child’s language – by repeating key words and whole sentences allows a child to begin to build up putting them all together. You could also do this through songs and actions for example “Twinkle twinkle little star” if sung on a regular basis the child will begin to sing along and do the actions.
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When holding a conversation with a child and they only use a few words you could help them extend their language by using their words and adding some more words on. Giving children the time and opportunity to communicate – it’s important to give children time to process what has been said to them and if they don’t answer straight away don’t answer for them, allow them time to respond. Some children will require you to sound words out for them but then you must get them to copy you and blend the sounds together whilst giving them time to process what you are telling them. Facilitating communication between children and each other – in my setting we have registration twice a day for the toddlers and the pre-schoolers this allows the children to communicate between each other and learn how to take turns whilst in small groups, it also provides an activity that has proven to be a husge success through repetition, children now understand and recognise their name, shapes, colours, months of the years, day and date. The children learn to take turns in walking up and retrieving their name from the board and all get turns in naming the colour, shape etc …..
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Learn through play – in my setting we try to use interesting materials to keep the children interested for example sometimes we put food colouring or shaving foam into the water trays to make it fun and different and it gets the children talking we use different sized containers for the children to pour water from and encourage language such as full, empty or half full. Children can learn a lot through play and we change our display areas in each room to whatever the theme is in class for them to build up their language and communication skills. This months topic is “Space” so there are lots of discussions, props and artwork on display to prompt the children on a daily basis and promote communication.
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Children will often come to me eager to show me “The Moon” or “A Star”. Working with carers- We have communication with parents and carers on a daily basis regarding their child’s progress, what they have achieved in their day and any “Wow” moments or equally concerns that we may have. We have a monthly newsletter which goes out to parents keeping them informed of up and coming events, topics and trips etc. Parents and carers are given an open door approach to Church Street Day Nursery and always invited to talk to us about their child’s development.
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Within our setting we had a child (X) who is two and had very little speech. She had been referred for speech therapy and we were working alongside them to increase her communication skills with activities they guided us with. The keyworker also followed the child’s interest in prams and shopping trollies to help bring on her speech which worked amazingly for her and we are now seeing a little girl that is known as “Little miss chatter box” in her class ! Amazing work all lead through communication between Nursery, Parents and Professionals.
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There is a little boy that attends our setting who’s Mum says he has good communication skills at home but he chooses not to speak at pre-school. (English is his second language) After observing him we see that he really wants to join in with his peers but doesn’t have the skills to do so which leads to him being withdrawn from his peers. For example he watched the children play with the cars and stood there on the outside of the game. I asked him if he wanted to join his friends in the game and he nodded. I said shall we ask together if you can join in and he nodded and I knelt down beside him and asked the question for him, his friends said yes he could play. In the next few sessions you could see him going up to friends and starting to join in and using his words to interact with his peers. This is very rewarding when you offer support to those with communication barriers and see them growing in confidence over their time with you.
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One of our children who had a limited speech would become frustrated and cry. He would use crying as a form of communication instead of his words. He would want everything done for him and when it was not he would cry and become angry and frustrated. By showing him and giving him the tools and confidence that he was a big boy and that he could for example putting on his shoes, zipping up his coat, helping himself to a cup of water all helped improve his behaviour and would happily come and show us that he had put on his shoes, coat etc and this also impacted on his speech. Praise was vital in this situation which gave him the confidence to want to carry on showing us that he could do things for himself.
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2.3 Explain how levels of speech and language development vary between children entering early years provision and need to be taken into account during settling in and planning. Every child is an individual and will develop at a different rate towards being a good communicator. When children and their families come to our setting their speech language and commutation skills will all be at different stages of development. Some of the children will have very good communication and language skills and be able to speak fluently while other children may have some difficulty or even delay. Other children may start out with limited language. Some families’ first language may not be English.
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When parents pick our setting for their child to attend, we do a few settling in sessions. This is where the parents come in with their little one for a play they get to meet their key person and it is great time for the key person to meet Mum and Dad. It also helps to find out first-hand what their child’s likes and dislikes are and what their child likes to be called for example an Olivia may want to be called Liv, also to find out the best way to settle them for example through cuddles or just by going to get their comforter for them. It gives you the option to ask how the parents communicate with their child for example signing, is English there first language if not is there some key phrases the parents could teach the key person to help their child. Sometimes parents can give you glues to their child’s behaviour and give you examples such as pointing to their bottom this means they need changing or they need to be brought to the bathroom. Our setting has an open door policy so parents and carers can stay as long as they need and if they like drop in near the end of the session etc just to see how their child is doing and how there are responding to the key person.
Topic: friendship

Planning is done by observing the child and following the child’s interest but we also need to tailor the activity to them and consider what communication and language skills they have and will they be able to carry out the activity or do I need to have pictures for the child to point to instead of them using their words. This way I can see their understanding and we can build on their speech at the same time. We also need to remember the size of the group if the group is to big this will mean some children will struggle to pay attention and listen to what is being said and understand what is required from them. If it is too noisy is the child being distracted by the other children or staff? The key is to take every single child as an individual, have good communication with their parent and carer and learn their interests and likes as soon as possible.
Topic: friendship

3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of speech, language and communication support for children in own setting. We are very lucky at Church Street to have a great team who are very highly qualified and have years of experience in working with children. We are able to offer great support to all are children with speech, language and communication skills and those children who need extra support. We have many different children all of which have their own individual needs and we have different strategies for each. Some of the children have one to one support along with support from outside agencies for example speech therapist. We have great support from outside agencies who are very happy to listen to any concerns about our key children and between us come up with activity to help support that individual child.
Topic: friendship

Throughout are daily routine we use Makaton and try and be good role models to the children on how to commutate to each other and be good listeners. Giving the children time to talk without rushing them being there for them to talk to about their own interest. We are a fairly new Nursery and are taking on Children on a fairly regular basis so make sure we carry out activities such as “Circle Time” on a daily basis to allow all of our children to actively talk about whatever might be on their mind, this activity is very important when looking at our new starters to offer that ice breaker of talking with their peers and key person.
Topic: friendship

4.1 Explain the importance of the environment in supporting speech, language and communication development. We need to be flexible when developing communication friendly spaces, these spaces should be made available to children inside and outside. We should try and make it with a child’s perspective in mind. We need to try to reduce noise and distractions to a minimum otherwise the children cannot concentrate, so a great deal of thought has to be put in before you place a book area, some settings place net curtain around this area for the sounds to be kept to a minimum. The area should have sunlight for you to maximise the use of light and enable young babies or toddlers to see your face and how we use facial expressions this is particularly important if you have a child with an hearing impairment, at my setting the book area is placed in a corner with windows reflecting good direct sunlight into the area. We make it cosy with cushions etc to snuggle down.
Topic: friendship

You need to consider the impact of the colour to reflect on a child’s emotions, nothing to dark, a nice bright and inviting colour is ideal ….. Yellows, pinks etc ……A communicating area should not be over stimulating or cluttered. We have a designated library / sensory room where we incorporate low level lighting, twinkly lights and books for all ages, we place big cushions on the floor , this becomes a soft and cosy area, we place some books around the cushions so that the children realise that they can help themselves. We also have a small cosy reading area in every room allowing the children, whatever their age, to take themselves off to a quiet and cosy area.
Topic: friendship

This enables the area to be inviting for the children and quite often during the day an adult is supporting this area. In the quite corner looking and reading at books helps children to talk to other children and adults as they might feel safe and secure in a small cosy space. Also it allows staff to have a more one to one time with children. Our rooms are changing all the time based on the children’s needs and interests and this is decided through watching them play, for example, the children in the pre-school room spend a lot of time in the role play corner so we extended this area and its resources to promote and stimulate their senses further. Our environment, inside and out, is constantly being added to and changed which is in turn enhancing our facilities and children’s development.
Topic: friendship

Is the way the setting is laid out and how it looks. The way we control the noise level in our setting is by having quieter areas where children can sit with peers to talk look at books etc. Of course not all children want to have quiet time at the same time but through a structured day schedule our children soon know when they are going for outside play and when we promote quieter play within the rooms. The light quality is important and we are lucky to have windows around all of our play rooms so we have lots of natural day light. Light is so important for us all to see and communicate with each other and for children to be able to see facial expressions, mouth movements and body language. The setting has a lot of space for the children to move freely around both inside and out and we ensure there is a varied of resources and toys for them to have independent access to and we rotate them regularly.
Topic: friendship

Staff roles and responsibilities and training: Each of the children that attend our setting is allocated a Key person. The key person keeps a learning journey and is able to track their overall development process. By observing and following the child’s interests we gather information for our planning and this helps expand their learning. Training is so important for us to grow and to improve the level of service we offer the children in our care. Some staff within our setting have undergone Makaton training and we use this in our everyday role in communicating with the children. We also try and learn key words from the children’s first language We always try to interact with the children which promotes there communication skills for example using the child’s name to gain there attention and use good eye contact with them ensuring we give them time to talk.
Topic: friendship

We make sure that we are always at the childs level (not talking down to them). Training has helped me and all staff members with new ideas of how to carry out activities and what resources we have for the children and the layout of the overall setting. By investing in different resources for example books that make sounds and toys that make sounds, it all helps motivate the children to use speech. As a new nursery we are constantly looking to invest in our team and receive regular updates on training courses available to our staff. We believe in training and keeping up-to-date for the sake of our children’s time with us at nursery.
Topic: friendship

Getting to know each of the children individual and what interests them and what their own ideas are. By following the children’s interest’s this will empower and encourage the children to lead the communication. We do this in many ways for example having a special helper at snack time that helps a staff member to dish out snack they get to give out the cups and plates for that session, this boosts confidence and gives them a sense of achievement. Circle time gives us time to listen to what the children have to say and the children are encouraged to talk about their own interests.
Topic: friendship

Our setting is always trying to come up with ideas to build on the connection between the setting and home. We have communication books which go home with the children on a daily basis and we try and encourage the parents to read and share the books with their children and if they want to share what they have been doing their wow moments and what has happened at home. They can also express any concerns about their little one in the communication book. We invite parents just to come in and see what their child is doing in the setting and look through their learning journeys. We also have regular parents evenings or they can make appointment to see their child’s key person, we also send home newsletters which say what we have been up to in sessions and upcoming events.
Topic: friendship

The book in reference is Heidi by Johanna Spyri. The story tells of a little girl named Heidi who was brought to her grandfather in the mountains. Heidi’s guardian Dete has decided to leave Heidi to her grandfather after both of her parents died. Many of the villagers are aware of the bad tempered Alp-Uncle who lives in the mountains. At first, Alp-Uncle was not really into taking care of Heidi but eventually, he has learned to love her. Heidi’s charisma taught Alp-Uncle loving and caring feelings towards life.
Topic: friendship

He is a shepherd. When Klara visited Heidi in the mountains, he was jealous to have Klara as a competition for Heidi’s attention. Eventually, they made three good friends. The book immediately injects a notion that most of the time; females have weaker dispositions in the society. They are represented to be weaker but with superior feelings of emotional understanding. On the other hand, the male characters are presented as leaders and seen as having any uncaring emotions towards others. The book reinforces the social expectations for both genders.