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Global Issues Seen in To Pimp a Butterfly

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Global Issues Seen in To Pimp a Butterfly

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A Global Issue I spotted was Racism and materialism. In Wesley's Theory, you can see the struggle it takes to be a successful Black Artist in America, most of all keeping that success. Racism and materialism are both present in this song. Alright, Institutionalized, and Blacker the Berry all describe the struggle of being an African American, how a target is placed on the back of African American's head for Police Brutality, and the chance of African American men being more likely to face Jail Time before the age of 25.

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How Much a Dollar Cost Road map

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In IB English, we've focused on writing a claim and supporting it with evidence. I feel confident enough to write a claim, however I need to work on pulling out the write evidence to support my claim.

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Annotating the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar's music helps me realize the true meaning of the song, and the purpose of why it was wrote. I was able to identify the meanings of most of Kendrick Lamar's music which we focused in class, however I would like to improve on writing my own opinion on a piece of the song, not just dissects opinion.

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The Authors bias in all of these texts is that the killings of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd were wrongful. The tone in all articles shows mostly the victims families and not the perspective of the Police who carried out the murder, making the assumption that the authors are against the Police.

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Overall, my Junior Year is going well, I am still holding a 4.3 GPA Currently. I am more than motivated to complete school work and to turn it in on time. I have been on a streak of showing up to class on time, and asking questions in class. I wish to participate more in Socratic Seminars, and in PearDeck Conversations.

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I wish to be more commutative during class and more motivated to complete all my work on time. In order to become both of these traits, I need to pay attention in Class, show up to class on time, and ask questions.

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We noted how to look for bias:
* What is the meaning of the text?
* Who wrote the text or who published it?
* What is the origin of the text?

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Trump tweets support of schools opening in the fall threatens to pull funding if they stay closed

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President Trump on Friday tweeted his support of schools reopening in the fall, bashing the virtual learning many schools have switched to during the pandemic.

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My One Issue, two takes Global issue I chose and what texts I've analyzed.

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My One Issue, two takes Global issue I chose and what texts I've analyzed.

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Moving forward with writing claims, me and my group chose a global issue, in which we analyzed many texts. I analyzed a tweet by Donald Trump and an Article by Alexis Glick, both of these sources had the same bias, in which they supported students going back for on-campus learning.

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The discussion around the complicated logistics of how, and whether, to go back to school in the coming weeks is a heated one. Emotions are running high on the part of parents, teachers and administrators. School superintendents and boards of education across the country are struggling to balance public-health concerns with educational imperatives as the new school year approaches. There are no easy answers about what "back-to-school 2020" should look like, and certainly no single solution that will please everyone.

But one voice that seems noticeably absent in the dialogue is that of students themselves.

The school-wellness organization I lead, GENYOUth, has as one of its philosophical pillars elevating the youth voice. We always turn to the students with whom we work as sources of insight around the things that matter most to them.

This spring, GENYOUth released the first national study on the subject of how teens are coping with COVID-19. Our goal? To understand what teens say distresses them most, and what help they feel can best guide them during these increasingly uncertain times. How are they building resilience? In what ways are they hurting? And how can schools, parents, caregivers, community partners, and government leaders provide support systems?

Findings from the survey - which I've written about previously, is entitled, Life Disrupted: The Impact of COVID-19 on Teens - and can be viewed in detail here.

The survey data provides sobering insights on the enormous impact that the pandemic has created within so many young lives, particularly in terms of lost special moments. This includes having meaningful activities canceled, friendships put on hold and a sense of freedom, and control, lost seemingly overnight.

We've all watched kids wrestle over the past few months as the world around them has shaken on its axis - first the global pandemic, then the devastating economic fallout, and most recently the sometimes violent social unrest over race that has gripped the nation.

The honesty and youthful wisdom kids provide through glimpses into their inner lives and aspirations is invaluable. As adults, we should do everything in our power to listen to them as back-to-school 2020 is - lest we forget- all about them.

As of the end of May, 31 percent of surveyed students already claimed they were experiencing a "huge impact" around their educational future. They said they were struggling not to fall behind in school and to be academically ready for the next school year. The college exploration and application processes have been altered, with many students not being able to do the extracurriculars that are needed to be a successful college applicant.

So does that argue for resuming in-person learning? Can any of these concerns be addressed by continued distance-learning, or will things necessarily get worse? If we keep learning strictly online, will teens' worries about their future darken further?

More than half of students - 54 percent of youth - said in the survey they were experiencing a huge impact when it comes to athletic participation. Loss of a season (or more) of sports, and the ability to maintain conditioning, both physical and mental, can lead to losing a key part of one's identity. For talented athletes, sports can offer an opportunity to change their lives forever through scholarships, which the pandemic has disrupted. Will ongoing school closures aggravate things further?

How about the millions of kids who are wrestling with economic and financial security during this time? Fully 27 percent of those surveyed said that the pandemic was having a "huge impact" on their family's financial security, and that figures goes up to over a third (35 percent) for those whose family income is less than $50,000. Moreover, disruptions from the pandemic are hurting some youth more than others, including African American youth, the youth population in urban areas, and, especially, girls.

There are so many unanswered questions now. And kids' own voices should be instrumental in our figuring things out. Will the impact of a year or more of distance learning turn them into a "lost class"? Would middle, and high schoolers themselves, prefer the more conservative public-safety-at-all-costs philosophy, or, as young adults, do they feel that physical presence in the school building is "worth the risk"?
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Clearly, there are cogent arguments on both sides of the school reopening debate. For myself, regardless of whether schools reopen to learning or not, my primary concern is that school buildings remain open to meal-preparation, feeding, and the providing of school meals to the 30 million U.S. children dependent on them for some - or part of - their daily nutrition, as they have done well before the pandemic hit.

At the end of the day, what frustrates me the most - in these days of national turmoil and historic consequence, whether it to be to our health, our economic wherewithal, or our social well-being - is that the "youth voice" so often goes unnoticed or unsolicited.

We know from our survey data that kids understand the current situation is complicated. We also know that they're listening to the news and closely following what's going on. They're hearing all the discussion going on about their future, and they know that in most cases they're not being given a chance to add their perspectives or opinion.

Wanting to hear what they think, feel, want, and worry about is something we owe them, and ourselves, if we are to do this thing right.
Alexis Glick is Chief Executive Officer of GENYOUth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier school communities through programs presented in partnership with the National Football League and the National Dairy Council. Glick also serves as a frequent contributor to many national and international news programs, providing her perspective on global business topics of importance, the financial markets and CEO leadership trends. Prior to GENYOUth's inception, Glick previously served as a senior media executive, and also appeared in the anchor role on NBC's Today Show and CNBC's Squawk Box. In addition to her current executive responsibilities at GENYOUth, and enjoying her active role as mom to four kids, Glick is active in several national and local non-profit institutions. She is a frequent, strategic

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We started off IB English by reviewing the Ted Yoho/ AOC encounter by looking at News Articles and identifying the authors bias.

Claim: In his apology to AOC, Ted Yoho apologises for the misunderstanding that was floating around in the media, backing this up by stating that he’s a decent family man with a family of daughters. This leads me to understand that if he really did state what he said to his colleague, he would’ve been portrayed as a sexist and terrible person by the media.

This article reveals that sexism and misogyny are still huge issues in today's society, even in a profesional word

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Florida Republican Ted Yoho takes to the House floor to apologize for the "abrupt manner" of the conversation he had on the steps of the... read more

Florida Republican Ted Yoho takes to the House floor to apologize for the "abrupt manner" of the conversation he had on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in which he allegedly used expletives to describe her. The congressman says that even though the two disagree on policy we should not be disrespectful. However, he says that "the offensive name-calling words attributed to me by the press were never spoken to my colleagues and if they were construed that way, I apologize for their misunderstanding...I cannot apologize for my passion." Following his remarks House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer responds, saying, "He ought to remember and acknowledge that the person to whom he spoke so inappropriately was one of the strongest fighters in this Congress for those with the least...the apology was appropriate. I hope that Mr. Yoho feels that apology sincerely." close

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Representative Yoho Apologizes for "Abrupt" Conversation with Representative Ocasio-Cortez, Denies Name-Calling

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Florida Republican Ted Yoho takes to the House floor to apologize for the "abrupt manner" of the conversation he had on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with New York Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in which he allegedly used expletives to describe her.

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Reflection on goals (wrote every new semester).

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Reflection on goals (wrote every new semester).