Margot Is a Second Grader Who Seems to Have Little

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Essay

Margot is a second grader who seems to have little or no motivation to learn in the classroom; as her teacher, you have noticed that she doesn't put much effort into her assignments. Instead, she talks incessantly to the students around her during independent seatwork time. Using at least five of the concepts listed below, describe five different strategies you might use to help Margot improve her academic performance. For each strategy, be specific and concrete about what you would do.

Understand the experiences of Africans during their capture, transportation, and enslavement.

Analyze resistance efforts by Africans against enslavement and their impact.

Compare the distinct characteristics of slavery and the treatment of slaves in different parts of the Americas.

Identify normal and abnormal breast examination findings.

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Definitions:

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, attitude, and emotional patterns.

Genes

Genes are the basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, that act as instructions to make molecules called proteins, affecting individual traits from appearance to health.

Home Environment

The physical and emotional atmosphere of an individual's residence, including family dynamics, physical space, and emotional support.

Peers

Individuals who are equal in age or status, often influencing social and emotional development and behaviors.