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I think Social Justice is essential for students to learn in the classroom because the student should be exposed to an all round education. A few weeks ago I asked my students to write a comparison paper between the Nazis who invaded Denmark and the current gangs of Chicago. The students taught me about the gangs, as they experience their awful ways on a daily bases. I taught the students about the evil nature of the Nazis, so together we created a paper that was powerful. Students should be exposed to reality, such as gangs, cigarette smoking, alcohol use, and more. In addition, I find that students have a tendency to pay more attention to social justice lessons because the topic does effect them. Lastly, just as math and reading will carry the students to success, well so will good health, safety from harm, and accepting ones self. Perfect Pairs- Purpose: To categorize things that go together in pairs Materials: Index cards, a safety pin, and an open space Preparation: On the index cards, write the name of a theme-related object //Big Book of Games for whole Language-Intermediate// A big advantage with the Perfect Pairs game is that it allows the intermediate studetns to become engaged with each other. This type of atmosphere will allow the students to be themselves, thus they might bring down their guard and use authentic language. Dragon, P. 2005. Pat Barrett Dragon, 2005. //A How to Guide for Teaching English Language Learners.// Porstmouth, NH: Heinemann.
 * Categorization of animals-mammals/whale, insect/ant, birds/Cardinal, fish/rainbow...
 * Make a circle with the players' backs to the middle
 * Pin an index card to each players' back
 * Each player must find the player who has the match to his/her word
 * Players do not know the word that is attached to their back
 * Players may not directly ask what is the name on their index card

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The site enhances brain training, such as memory, attention, focus, speed, spatial reasoning, and problem solving. Additionally, the site is great for small grouop/pairs, as they profit through knowledge and communication.

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