Winter 2014 Issue 4

The Ideal English Teacher

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The ideal English teacher must

have a perfect blend of

characteristics. For example, the

teacher must make use of a variety

of resources. Like using technology

and an array of books, not just one.

They must also use many activities

to keep the class dynamic. An ideal

English teacher must also have a

quintessential personality. For

instance, the teacher must be kind

and approachable making sure that

the students are comfortable in

class and talking to them about

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anything they need. They must also

be flexible, realizing that not

everything is under their control

and things may change or be

adjusted. They must also be funny

and relaxed because a relaxed,

easy-going teacher means a

smooth-sailing class. It is not

enough to be prepared and have the

right personality. The ideal teacher

must also have a vast knowledge of

the language. Another

exemplification is knowing not just

about your subject but about others

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that pertain to yours. The teacher

must know about tools and tips that

can help the students to learn

better. The teacher must also be

able to answer questions that

students have or at least be able to

find the answer and provide it later.

The ideal English teacher must

have the best possible combination

of characteristics to provide their

students with the finest English

education.

Inside This Issue 2 Lost in NYC. We hear from one of our own a valiant story about being lost in

the scariest city in America.

3 Apple Inc. Why is Apple maintaining such a loyal fanbase. What are they doing right?

Writing the World

In this issue of Writing the World we discuss what the ideal English teacher must be, what electronics brand to trust, and some valuable lessons by some of our readers.

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Lost in NYC While visiting some friends in

New York City a couple of years ago, I had an adventure I will never forget. One night I decided I wanted to go see a musical on Broadway. None of my friends could join me so I decided to go alone. It was the last show of the night so it ended really late. When I got out I was extremely excited and happy because the play changed my life. I was feeling overwhelmed with excitement and didn’t notice that late at night the subway system changes routes. I got on the train that I thought would take me back to my friends apartment. I sat on the train with my eyes closed feeling my heart pounding in my chest and remembering all the songs I had just heard. I was so distracted that I didn’t hear the names of the stops and how different they were from the ones I was used to hearing. When I got to the right stop, or so I thought, I got off the train and walked up to street level. I instantly knew I was in the wrong neighborhood. My palms began to sweat and my knees to shake. I relied on my keen sense of direction and began to walk quickly, constantly looking over my shoulder. After twenty-something blocks I arrived at my friends apartment to find her very worried. I leared that I need to be more careful and aware when travelling alone in a strange city.

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My grandfather left me one of his most prized possessions, a top hat he bought as a young man in New York City. This hat has a large value, both emotional and economic. He bought it at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City, a very high-class store that still exists. The fact that he left it to me means a lot to me because it shows me that he thought that I would like it and he was right. It is very old but in pristine shape, having been kept in its original box with its original wrapping paper this entire time. It is covered in black horsehair making it glisten in the sunlight. It has a silk ribbon that goes all around it. It comes with a suede pillos to brush the hair so that it stays smooth. It has my grandfather’s initials in it and still smells like him. In the bos you will also find a pair of leather gloves and a pair of shoe covers for when he rode horses. Since it was given to me in such great

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condition, I have vowed to keep it that way; I keep it in my room and don’t let anybody use it or touch it with dirty hands. Every once in a while I take it out and brush it so that it stays smooth and silky. When my grandfather was alive I wasn’t very close to him because he wasn’t a very emotion showing person, he kept to himself a lot. However, deep down I knew that he cared about me and this gift proves that to me. His health deteriorated for many years leading up to his passing, and my father told me that he made his will before he got too bad. I always ask my father about how he was when he was young and my father says that he was always a very classy gentleman. I can almost imagine him walking down Fifth Avenue. Having been to New York City many times and walked the same streets he walked as a young man makes me feel very connected to him.

Prized Possession: A readers description of the perfect inheritance.

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EDUCATION RESOURCES It seems that it is becoming harder and harder to find reliable

resources that parents and teachers alike can use to find the best answers

for the childrens’ problems. A great resource that can help students, parents

and teachers is a New York City based blog called Noodle. Noodle relies

on experts opinions as to what the best decisions regarding education are.

You can find the page at: www.noodle.com

How to Properly Write a Paragraph When writing a paragraph the most important thing to remember is that your paragraph must be

coherent, organized and complete. The first step when writing a paragraph is to determine what kind of

paragraph you want to write and what topic its going to be about. Once you know what kind of paragraph

you want to create you must know how it is organized. This means what structure it follows, for the most

part paragraphs begin with a topic sentence, followed by three or more supporting sentences, each with

three or more sentences providing extra information and it ends with a concluding sentence. Then you need

to determine what you’re going to write about, the topic will depend on what type of paragraph you want to

write and what you want to convey across to your readers. The second step is to brainstorm your idea and

create an outline. The brainstorm stage includes both verbal and written brainstorming. Then you need to

write down everything you think of regarding your topic. When creating your outline it is important to note

that this is just a rough draft so everything doesn’t have to be perfect and you can add or remove things

later. Determine what your topic sentence and your supporting ideas are going to be. The concluding

sentence must restate your topic sentence but in a different way, it must close your paragraph in the

appropriate manner. The last step is to write out your paragraph according to your outline and to revise it

once or twice to make sure you don’t have any mistakes or you don’t want to add or remove anything. This

step is the longest and most important, but the most rewarding. You must first write a rough draft, not

worrying about mistakes or adding or removing parts you don’t like. Then you must write a final draft, after

correcting all the flaws. When writing a paragraph it is important to remember to maintain the structure and

the meaning of the paragraph throughout.

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How has Apple Inc. maintained such a loyal fanbase? –a reader comments.

All of my electronics are of the Apple brand because I am loyal to a

company that has never failed me. I have always bought Apple products because

none of them have broken down despite having them for many years. For example, I

still have my original iPod shuffle from when I was a kid. My first laptop was given

to me in tenth grade and I still have it and use it everyday, seven years later. I have

added on an iPod touch, and iPad and an iPhone, because I trust the brand. Some

people say that Apple’s biggest competitor, Samsung, is better. However, I have used

a Samsung phone because my iPhone was stolen and it is not the same. First of all,

Samsung claims to be user friendly but I found it to be a lot more complicated to do

the same action. My mom had used the phone for just a year before I inherited it and

it was constantly breaking down. The same goes for using other brands of computers.

For instance, I have heard from many people that Windows 8 is really complicated to

use. People also say that Apple products are too expensive. In my experience, Apple

has been more reliable than other products making it more of an investment, a higher

price but it lasts longer. The difference in price is not that big considering the

convenience of having all of your electronics be compatible. I have remained loyal to

Apple products because of their reliability and convenience.