JCCS Academic Language Assessment Week 27

 Do school officials have the right to use drug-sniffing dogs?

I believe that school officials do have the right to use drug-sniffing dogs. For example, ,“ Many students ASSUME that their lockers are private property, but most school policies state that lockers belong to the school and therefore anything in them is subject to a search.” Although in reality they are the schools prperty, that they check out to you like teachers do with textbooks. In addition, “Many schools have RESPONDED to the use of drugs on campus by using drug-sniffing dogs to search lockers.” this would create a safer school enviroment because when people use drugs there emotions and actions change. Also, “Supporters of the drug-sniffing dogs say that the PROCESS protects innocent students.” It protects innocent students because some one could be found with but it may not be theres, someone could have planted it on them, by searching lockers students think, it is safe although it is not, so they will stash it in there locker. In conclusion,School officials should have the right to use drug-sniffing dogs.

[Source: CRP]

Academic Language Written Assessment Week 26

Would you want a car that drives itself?

I would want a car that drives itself because it would be easier to get to here I need to go and they would hopefully be less pollutant.For example, In 2010, Google Inc. proceeded with testing these cars on California’s roads. Some of the drives have occurred on crowded highways, through busy cities, and even down the most “crooked” street in the world, Lombard Street in San Francisco.In addition, according to Google Inc. Some of the methods used to drive the car accurately include the use of video cameras, radar sensors, and satellite maps. Also,Google hopes that robotic cars will improve highway safety, give people more free time, and reduce pollution.In conclusion,Yes I would want a car that drives itself because it would be safer, and less pollutant would be put in the air.

Source: Critical Reading Passage

Who or what has had a strong influence in your life?

My family has and has had  a strong influence on my life especially my little brothers.They have always had and will always have a strong influence on my life because they motivate me to get things done and stay on track. They also have a big influence on me because I know that since I am older than them I need to be a good role model, althought I do not live with them I know by talking on the phone , visiting with them and keeping my grades up I can be a good role model for them.My uncle is also another great influence in my life because he is always telling me im doing good and to keep it up but he also always tells me he believes in me and that he knows I can do anything I put my mind to,He motivates me more than just verbally, he is alwys so caring and when I got good grades for a long time he bought me a new quad not jusr because I needed a new one but because I earned it. My mom is constantly influencing me by telling me I am doing good and to keep it up but she also tells me if I set my mind to anything I can achieve it. My grandma is another great influence in my life she is always asking me if I have everything I need to suceed and that I can do all things. My family is such a great influence on my life, if I didnt have them I have no clue how I be, but because I have them I know I can do anything that I put my mind to.

Which holiday has the most meaning for you-Canada Day, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day--and why?

Thanksgiving is the holiday that has the most meaning for me. It has the most meaning because it is time for me to be with my family. It is also important to me because it is a day that I seem to really focus on what I am thankful for. I also like this holiday because my family makes really good food that I do not get very often. These are the reasons Thanksgiving has the most meaning and love from me.

What is your favourite month? Why?

My favorite month is July.My birthdayis in July which makes this moonth even more special because it is the month of my birth.Summer occurs during the month of July which brings warm weather that is great for swimming , being with friends , going to the beach and so much more.There is no school in July therefore I can sleep, hang out with friends and have time with family. For these reasons July is my favorite month.