Assignment 08 E13 Early Childhood Literacy Directions:Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements. Briefly describe six of the nine criteria a teacher considers when selecting a story to tell to the class. Next, name a story for each of the three main categories of stories. Then create a numbered list showing the steps teachers typically go through to prepare for presenting a story to children. Grading Rubric Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.Lecture NotesWelcome to Lesson 8. You made it! What an accomplishment. Think back to your first education course and how you felt when you began. Were you excited? Intimidated? Anxious? Whatever you were experiencing is probably very different from your feelings now. You have gained an enormous amount of information about children and how they are best educated. Your textbook is a resource that I am certain you will refer to many times in the future. The ideas given are relevant and extremely easy to use.In this lesson, you compile all of the information learned to this point and create an effective language arts center in your classroom. If left to us, I’m sure we would all choose to have a huge classroom with all of the materials and supplies imaginable. Unfortunately, that is a rarity. In the textbook you will find a huge list of suggested materials for a language arts center. This is not meant to suggest that without all of these a quality center is impossible. Nor does it mean that nothing else could go into this center. Use the ideas, information, and supplies that are available and add other items as you see fit.Always be on the lookout for supplies. Sometimes you will find them in unexpected places. One time I stopped at a Going-Out-Of-Business sale. Inside I found a stack of huge clipboards. I knew these would be great for the children to use while writing or drawing down on the floor. When I asked how much they were, I was told $2. When I said that I would take two of them, he said, “Oh, I meant $2 for all of them.” I got twelve enormous clipboards for $2 total! Garage sales may also have wonderful treasures for your center. I once found an old typewriter at a garage sale. My students loved typing! Any avenue that results in children trying new forms of writing, experimenting with what they know, and practicing their literacy skills is a win win!Technology is such a part of our lives that it must be mentioned. Whatever your feelings about using or not using technology in your classroom, it is something you will need to consider. How will you use a classroom computer? How much time will children be allowed to use it? It is recommended that screen time for children be limited. This includes television, computer, tablets, etc. – basically anything that has a screen. A classroom computer’s screen should be in view at all times and monitored closely by the teacher or other adult in the room. Also, you will most likely be asked by parents about e-books. Using e-books is not terrible, if it is an addition, not a replacement, to a child’s reading opportunities. An e-book that reads itself to a child will never replace the value of a parent sharing a great book with a child.Your classroom is set and you are ready to go. Now all you need are the children. Along with children, come parents. Have you thought about how you will get to know them? How will you use parent volunteers? Why do you need to even bother? The parents will be one of your greatest resources. No one else knows your students as well. No one else can provide you with insight into what makes Johnny tick. Will you make a home visit before school begins? Will you invite them into your classroom on a one-on-one basis? Will you send a note? Will you make telephone calls? Parents need to see from the beginning how much you want to know them and how much they are valued.Don’t count on one form of communication to be the answer with all parents. Some will prefer email, some won’t. Some will appreciate a home visit, others may not. For some, a handwritten note may be perfect and speak volumes, while for others that extra effort may simply go unappreciated. The intention is key, and the desire to relate to parents will show that you care about what they care most about – their child. Find ways to incorporate the strengths of your parents. For example, if you have a parent who is a baker, what a wonderful opportunity to involve him or her in your classroom. What about a parent who plays a musical instrument? Can sing? Writes poetry? Has a new baby? Any connection you can make is important.It is unfortunate that many children in our country grow up in homes with abuse, financial distress, uneducated parents, and improper supervision. As a teacher, you will have the complex and overwhelming job of reaching out to these parents and their children and helping in the best way you can. Be an encourager, not a judge. Be willing to offer help. Do not be disgusted by your observations. Offer suggestions in a nonthreatening, nonjudgmental way. Often, parents want to know how to help their children better, but have no idea what or how to ask. Allow children to take books home from your classroom. It is very possible that a book from the classroom may be the only book in the home.If I had the opportunity to talk with parents about only one topic, it would be the negative impact that television has had on our children. Physically our children are not as healthy as in the past. They are also suffering mentally. By the time children reach school, they are so used to sitting, watching, and being passively entertained that school becomes frustrating, not exciting as it should be. The violence and inappropriate subject matter often depicted on TV are damaging to children. Please encourage parents to find alternate activities for their children.You have quite a lot to think about as you begin your career. Your task isn’t small. Your responsibilities are great. Your rewards will be huge. Have a great time, and I wish you all the best!

CCM 4010 CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION LAWCONTRACT ANALYSIS PAPER AND PRESENTATION (CRITICAL ASSIGNMENT)200 POINTS TOTALINSTRUCTIONSIntroduction. Write a one-page introduction that separately introduces the function and legal nature of (1) prime and (2) subcontract agreements from a general contractor’s perspective. The content in this section must be informed by material covered in course lectures, the main text, sample contracts provided by the instructor (attached to this assignment), and outside sources from individual research. There is a great deal of flexibility and students are encouraged to focus on legal concepts they find interesting and want to explore further. The paper must be suitable for the intended audience: interested and well-educated construction professionals, but not a highly technical (lawyers) or academic audience. Note: Include a main section heading for the introduction to clearly delineate content for this section.Review of prime contract agreement clauses. Choose two clauses from the prime contract that was provided by the instructor and write a two-page critical analysis (one page per clause) that addresses each of the following for each of the clauses: What is the general intent or purpose of the clause? What are the ethical considerations related to this clause?Which party does the clause favor? In your opinion, from a general contractor’s perspective, does the clause favor the right party? Explain your answer. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the clause?What, specifically, would you change about the clause?Note: At a minimum, include a main section heading for each of the clauses you are writing about to clearly delineate content for this section.Review of subcontract agreement clauses. Choose two clauses from the subcontract agreement that was provided by the instructor and write a two-page critical analysis (one page per clause) that addresses each of the following for each of the clauses: What is the general intent or purpose of the clause? What are the ethical considerations related to this clause?Which party does the clause favor? In your opinion, from a general contractor’s perspective, does the clause favor the right party? Explain your answer. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the clause?What, specifically, would you change about the clause?Note: At a minimum, include a main section heading for each of the clauses you are writing about to clearly delineate content for this section.Summary analysis and reflection. Write a one-page analysis that addresses the following questions:What did you learn over the course of the semester and/or during this exercise?What did you learn about yourself?What did you learn about human nature?How will you apply what you have learned to become a better builder and professional?Note: Include a main section heading for the summary analysis and reflection to clearly delineate content for this section.[6 PAGES FOR PAPER, 150 POINTS]ASSESSMENTSubject matter content will account for 150 points (above detailed work). The remaining 50 points will be allocated by formatting/writing style and written communication (5 points), oral communication and presentation - SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS (35 points), information literacy (5 points), and critical thinking (5 points). Title and reference pages are required and each paper must be at least six pages in length with 1” margins, double spacing, and Times New Roman font (12-point in type size).The submissions MUST reflect critical thought and professional writing. Points will be deducted for every instance in which (1) a position is not fully supported, (2) spelling and grammatical errors become excessive, (3) a question is not fully addressed, (4) sources are not properly cited, (5) content lacks relevance, and (6) content is not organized and arguments are not framed in a manner that is logical, comprehendible, and compelling.Presentation. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation with recorded audio embedded (of YOU presenting the material) for each slide of the presentation. VoiceThread or equivalent is an acceptable presentation medium as well - if you choose this option make sure share links settings are set to be viewable by others. At a minimum there must be visual and audio components to the presentation portion. There must be a minimum of seven slides (including title page) that addresses highlights from each section of the paper. BE SURE to check all work prior to submitting in D2L. Re-submissions will not be allowed after the due date if incorrect files were submitted or not working. Get the assignment done in time for you to check your work and verify you are submitting the correct files/requirements. Due DateMay 6, 2021 11:59 PMAttachmentsPrivate Works Prime Contract.pdf (45.37 KB)Private Works Subcontract.pdf (40.26 KB)Consensus Docs 200 - Agreement and General Cond... (1.5 MB)Consensus Docs 205 - Short Form Agreement Betwe... (570.49 KB)Consensus Docs 750 - Agreement Between Construc... (1.04 MB)Consensus Docs 751 - Short Form Agreement Betwe... (537.4 KB)