Agree:
•Regular schools are less likely to be pressuring and academically focused which could be a positive thing as it may prevent stress and mental health issues that are caused by pressuring school environments
•More likely to have a greater sense of community and do so much more than just teaching e.g. extra curriculm, non academic lessons (e.g. may cover student support topics such as mental health and alcohol/drug abuse), this will make students more motivated to study as they feel as though they're part of a community
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•Teachers in regular schools are more likely to be more qualified than teachers in selected schools (In many states, selected school teachers aren’t required to earn a four-year degree from an accredited college, they routinely have less experience and higher turnover, where as teachers in regular schools must have one bachelors degree in a specialized education field)
•Regular schools are less likely to have ethnic segregation in comparison to selective schools (A recent study by Dr Christina Holt from the University of Technology, Sydney found that ethnic segregation is apparent within selective entry high schools)
Disagree:
•Selective schools have a more academic and competition orientated environment which could be seen as a positive thing as it may encourage students to work harder and achieve better results.
•Students are more than likely at similar levels of ability which means that students can thrive as they could work towards the same goal
"When you're a gang, you stick up for the members. If you don't stick up for them, stick together, make like brothers, it isn't a gang anymore. It a <span>pack" Quoted from the book on page 26</span>
Read the excerpt from President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
A.
panicked
B.
outraged
C.
pessimistic
D.
joyful
