joey and christian

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This paragraph talks about students in Kansas that have a study program that helps them succeed.When asked what they would be doing if they didn't have that program, they said they would be swimming in their one pool, or playing basketball with their one hoop or getting soda from their one soda machine.

Two words that describe the paragraph: Demonstrates, Informs


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This paragraph talks about all of the rich organizations that fund these enrichment programs for low-income  children, like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and President Obama has even created a "National Summer Learning Day" to promote these programs over summer.

Two words that describe the paragraph: Introduces, Informs

What is summer associated with? And school?

Summer is associated with fun and school is associated with boredom.

Why is larking through summer a luxury we can no longer afford?

Kids are losing all knowledge during summer.

Is summer really a lark for many children? What is it really?                                                                 No because low income children don't see it that way they see it as being isolated from all the fun they have at school.

Is that your experience as well?                                                                                                             No that is not my experience,during summer i have the time of my life.

What is healthy stimulation during the summer months according to the authors?

Stealth learning.

If they keep the same schedule when you are parents, what kind of summer activities will you plan for your children and why?

I want my kids to have fun during summer and be educated while doing that so i would send my kids to a summer camp.

What's the trick to establishing summer enrichment activities?

You have to blend the learning in with the fun!

Why did we have long summer breaks in the first place?

Before children would have to stay home  during the summer to help there family work on the farm.

The case against sumer vacation

Christian and I both interpreted the article exactly the same. What we came up with was that instead of extending the school year they should just add summer programs that would be fun but educational.They would hide the fact that you are learning though.They called it "STEALTH LEARNING".