What is the Junior Urban Adventure?
The JUA is a learning expedition in Boston. JUA staff and senior leaders decide on a theme to direct students toward meaningful outcomes. Groups choose an issue and examine this issue from multiple perspectives including at least one that they may personally disagree with.
Under the guidance of a faculty member students explore their topic area by seeking out various galleries, exhibits, performances, buildings, individuals, historical sites, and other destinations in and around the city of Boston. Students collect multiple points of view and create their own meaning from these new inputs. Finally students share what they have learned with their peers in written, visual or oral formats.
When is the JUA?
This year it is March 23-25
What is the role of the Faculty and Senior Leaders?
Topic leaders are the heart and soul of this program. As a topic leader you will:
• Work alongside a senior
• Help students explore multiple points of view on your issue
• Meet with students before the experience to help them develop their research question
• Physically help guide your students through the city and guide them through a research process
• Be on free time duty in the evening
• Work with your department head to approve your participation and manage coverage for your duties at school while you are away
What do Juniors get to do?
The Juniors’ experience is the center of the JUA. Juniors will ask meaningful questions and try to answer them in Boston. Specifically Juniors complete a portfolio and present their findings to their peers. Above all students are asked to be respectful, responsible and have fun!
I heard some seniors are coming along too?
Yes, seniors who went last year are returning as Senior Leaders. They had a meaningful time last year and are making the JUA their Service Learning Project. Look to them for information, guidance and passion in their topic area.
Where are we staying in the city? Where do we eat?
All students and faculty will be staying at a hotel in the heart of the city. For safety purposes we're not advertising the location online. You will stay in hotel style rooms of up to four people. Boys and girls will stay in separate floors. Continental breakfast takes place in the morning. Lunch and dinner will happen on the fly in the city when it works for you. We'll provide you cash for this purpose.
What are the Juniors going to learn?
We expect the Juniors to come away with these outcomes:
• Investigate an area of interest in depth
• Interact with professionals in their field of interest, opening up possible avenues of creative career exploration.
• Direct their own course of investigation within your itinerary
• Reflect on their own skills as independent learners before and after the Urban Adventure
• Ask a meaningful question, formulate an answer and back up their answer with findings from their time in Boston
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Jan 18, 2007
And those who make it happen
Hi folks - I just got a great letter from Sarah DeBenedictis the Director of Annual Giving at the New Hampton School.
She writes, "I am pleased to let you know that [a family] made their gift to the Annual Fund in 'recognition of JUA and those who make it happen' for the positive impact the program had on their son's NHS experience."
I feel very proud that your work had such a positive impact on a student that it moved their parents to write this thoughtful note.
She writes, "I am pleased to let you know that [a family] made their gift to the Annual Fund in 'recognition of JUA and those who make it happen' for the positive impact the program had on their son's NHS experience."
I feel very proud that your work had such a positive impact on a student that it moved their parents to write this thoughtful note.
Jan 12, 2007
JUA 2006 Slideshow
Congratulations Juniors on completing the Junior Urban Adventure.
Paul Graham, a Blogger and internet start-up guru, wrote in his critique of mainstream education, that teenagers in today’s society are seen as useless except as workers in the fast food industry or as the target audience for consumer goods.
My passionate disagreement with this statement is embodied in the Junior Urban Adventure. As we saw in the slideshow at the beginning of the JUA big ideas emerge when young people find their voices. New industries, new hopes, new awareness, new power – this is what teenagers are useful for. Indeed I believe we would be lost if not for the work you are about to do in your lives.
It is our hope that through this small experience you have gained some tools for your tool kit that will serve well in the future.
If you never use a blog again, or never write an essay again – that doesn’t really matter.
Those aren’t the kinds of tools I’m talking about.
Curiosity, recognizing when you are being lied to, the refusal to accept someone else’s answer as good enough, the boldness to ask a question, the ability to communicate what you believe to other people. This, I hope, is in some small way what the JUA is about.
I was speaking with a junior the other night discussing politics. As we talked about our simultaneous hope and nervousness for the future he said, “When I turn 18 I’m going to run, not walk, to the voting booth.”
I believe that this junior class will be ready for that step and for many other steps like it.
Paul Graham, a Blogger and internet start-up guru, wrote in his critique of mainstream education, that teenagers in today’s society are seen as useless except as workers in the fast food industry or as the target audience for consumer goods.
My passionate disagreement with this statement is embodied in the Junior Urban Adventure. As we saw in the slideshow at the beginning of the JUA big ideas emerge when young people find their voices. New industries, new hopes, new awareness, new power – this is what teenagers are useful for. Indeed I believe we would be lost if not for the work you are about to do in your lives.
It is our hope that through this small experience you have gained some tools for your tool kit that will serve well in the future.
If you never use a blog again, or never write an essay again – that doesn’t really matter.
Those aren’t the kinds of tools I’m talking about.
Curiosity, recognizing when you are being lied to, the refusal to accept someone else’s answer as good enough, the boldness to ask a question, the ability to communicate what you believe to other people. This, I hope, is in some small way what the JUA is about.
I was speaking with a junior the other night discussing politics. As we talked about our simultaneous hope and nervousness for the future he said, “When I turn 18 I’m going to run, not walk, to the voting booth.”
I believe that this junior class will be ready for that step and for many other steps like it.
Jan 11, 2007
Student Showcase
All of the teachers and senior leaders involved in the JUA would like to take a moment and say congratulations to all the juniors for their hard work.
On each topic area site you will find student essays and visuals - if you've been following along a particular group or student please visit their site and see their work. If you are moved by an essay or disagree with a particular opinion please feel free to leave your thoughts by clicking 'comment' at the end of a post.
The them of this year's JUA was Global Problems, Local Solutions. Students and staff were able to wrap their heads around this to various degrees. Some groups were better suited to this theme than others. Although some essays still need some revising and editing what you will see is above all real. Students have written about what matters to them, about what it feels like to be challenged in their beliefs and what it feels like to grow.
A lengthy exploration of a particular group site is worth the time spent. If you have but a few moments then I would like to direct you to some work that is of particular interest.
Ryan's essay about the struggles of other cultures coming to America.
Hilary's thoughts on what is really happening on the fashion runway.
Ryan's query into conflicting cultures uniting around the dinner table.
Caitlyn's exploration of technology and emerging media.
Dana's thoughts on universal health care Julie's visual presentation from the Medicine group.
Kyle's thoughts on the following your passion even if it means not making money.
Doug's words and images about the interface between mind and body.
Annie's thoughts on the tough truth contained in war photography.
Sam's celebration of Title IX and these two great visuals (click here and here).
Leah's independent study, while not strictly an urban experience was still transformative.
Kristen's disappointment with the lack of green building going on in Boston.
On each topic area site you will find student essays and visuals - if you've been following along a particular group or student please visit their site and see their work. If you are moved by an essay or disagree with a particular opinion please feel free to leave your thoughts by clicking 'comment' at the end of a post.
The them of this year's JUA was Global Problems, Local Solutions. Students and staff were able to wrap their heads around this to various degrees. Some groups were better suited to this theme than others. Although some essays still need some revising and editing what you will see is above all real. Students have written about what matters to them, about what it feels like to be challenged in their beliefs and what it feels like to grow.
A lengthy exploration of a particular group site is worth the time spent. If you have but a few moments then I would like to direct you to some work that is of particular interest.
Ryan's essay about the struggles of other cultures coming to America.
Hilary's thoughts on what is really happening on the fashion runway.
Ryan's query into conflicting cultures uniting around the dinner table.
Caitlyn's exploration of technology and emerging media.
Dana's thoughts on universal health care Julie's visual presentation from the Medicine group.
Kyle's thoughts on the following your passion even if it means not making money.
Doug's words and images about the interface between mind and body.
Annie's thoughts on the tough truth contained in war photography.
Sam's celebration of Title IX and these two great visuals (click here and here).
Leah's independent study, while not strictly an urban experience was still transformative.
Kristen's disappointment with the lack of green building going on in Boston.
Stay tuned here for the JUA slideshow!
Learn - Live - Change
One of our students Leah H. has been away this past semester at High Mountain Institute. I thought it would be appropriate to share her experience here. This is an essay she prepared for us!
Think about the last time you went through a big change in your life, whether it be your life after high school, the years after your wedding day or when you realized you wanted to quit your job and do something completely different. My change in life happened at a semester school in Leadville, CO called, High Mountain Institute.
The Rocky Mountain semester at HMI is one of the best programs I have ever been involved in. In the four months I was at HMI I have never experienced so much love, pain, challenge, excitement or had so much fun. Explaining every aspect of the Rocky Mountain Semester would not mean much to you and would be too much to put into words, but what I can tell you is what has begun to change me for the better while being there.
The four jobs I did everyday to once a week became second nature to me and are things that I am continuing to do everyday at home. Cleaning, starting fires, chopping wood, shoveling, and preparing a meal for thirty five students, are things teenagers my age have their parents do. While at HMI all thirty five of us did not have our parents there for help. We had to stay active and healthy all on our own. During the first few weeks these things were tedious, but I picked up the habits very quickly and learned other people in the community really appreciated the small things I did for them. When the opportunity comes to help out a friend, I have no hesitation to step up and help. At home before HMI, my mother would do things such as the dishes, cleaning the house and cooking the food. My father would chop wood and shovel. Now that I have returned home they have had lots of help from me. The Rocky Mountain Semester has helped me realize, without my parents I would not live the healthy lifestyle I live at home. The work they do around the house is no longer a job only for them, but I too take part in all of it when I return.
At HMI, I lived with nine other girls in a small cabin which is extremely far from my family. Outside of the RMS, I attend a boarding school, called New Hampton, where I have been a day student for the past two years. One of the things that made me nervous about attending The Rocky Mountain Semester was the distance from my home. Living in a new place for four months without my parents and being very far away, frightened me more than anything else. The nine other girls I lived with helped me realize I was not the only girl who felt this way and we all support each other when someone missed home. After the first few weeks these nine girls became sisters to me. They helped me learn how to except everyone for who they are and showed me how to never look for the bad in people. When you meet someone new, love them for the good and never hate them for the bad. Yes, there were times when I need my space, but that never compared to how much I learned from each and every one of them. It is challenging to live with others who come from many different backgrounds. This helped me to give people space and never push them to do what you think is right, because they may have a very wonderful, but different approach to the situation.
The most important aspect of The Rocky Mountain Semester is the time we spent in the field on expeditions. Throughout my time at HMI we went on three expeditions. Before attending HMI I had done some hiking with the summer camp I attend each summer, but not to the extent of HMI. The expeditions helped me grow as a person. It is a complete change to go from living at home with your parents there, supporting you, to going into the field and having to work with two or three other people all on your own. We went from the instructors helping us almost every step of the way on the first expedition, to only seeing the instructors once a day on the third expedition. We had a leader of the Day (LOD) everyday. The LOD is a very important role in backcountry hiking. They help others have a positive attitude throughout the day and make sure they are staying healthy and energized. Learning about how to be a good leader has helped me realize how important leadership skills are in every aspect of life. When I return home I will become a stronger leader in my school community and I hope to help others develop these skills.
The most important part of this essay is that no matter where you are you should always try to learn something. The more you learn about life the easier it will be when you have to face it all on your own. You should never judge others and always remember not everyone can be just like you. Always state your opinion clearly and make sure people understand you because everyone is unique in their own way and we all deserve a chance to express ourselves. It is not easy to do these things, but never give up because the minute you give up a wonderful opportunity to learn and to express yourself the opportunity is over.
Think about the last time you went through a big change in your life, whether it be your life after high school, the years after your wedding day or when you realized you wanted to quit your job and do something completely different. My change in life happened at a semester school in Leadville, CO called, High Mountain Institute.
The Rocky Mountain semester at HMI is one of the best programs I have ever been involved in. In the four months I was at HMI I have never experienced so much love, pain, challenge, excitement or had so much fun. Explaining every aspect of the Rocky Mountain Semester would not mean much to you and would be too much to put into words, but what I can tell you is what has begun to change me for the better while being there.The four jobs I did everyday to once a week became second nature to me and are things that I am continuing to do everyday at home. Cleaning, starting fires, chopping wood, shoveling, and preparing a meal for thirty five students, are things teenagers my age have their parents do. While at HMI all thirty five of us did not have our parents there for help. We had to stay active and healthy all on our own. During the first few weeks these things were tedious, but I picked up the habits very quickly and learned other people in the community really appreciated the small things I did for them. When the opportunity comes to help out a friend, I have no hesitation to step up and help. At home before HMI, my mother would do things such as the dishes, cleaning the house and cooking the food. My father would chop wood and shovel. Now that I have returned home they have had lots of help from me. The Rocky Mountain Semester has helped me realize, without my parents I would not live the healthy lifestyle I live at home. The work they do around the house is no longer a job only for them, but I too take part in all of it when I return.
At HMI, I lived with nine other girls in a small cabin which is extremely far from my family. Outside of the RMS, I attend a boarding school, called New Hampton, where I have been a day student for the past two years. One of the things that made me nervous about attending The Rocky Mountain Semester was the distance from my home. Living in a new place for four months without my parents and being very far away, frightened me more than anything else. The nine other girls I lived with helped me realize I was not the only girl who felt this way and we all support each other when someone missed home. After the first few weeks these nine girls became sisters to me. They helped me learn how to except everyone for who they are and showed me how to never look for the bad in people. When you meet someone new, love them for the good and never hate them for the bad. Yes, there were times when I need my space, but that never compared to how much I learned from each and every one of them. It is challenging to live with others who come from many different backgrounds. This helped me to give people space and never push them to do what you think is right, because they may have a very wonderful, but different approach to the situation.The most important aspect of The Rocky Mountain Semester is the time we spent in the field on expeditions. Throughout my time at HMI we went on three expeditions. Before attending HMI I had done some hiking with the summer camp I attend each summer, but not to the extent of HMI. The expeditions helped me grow as a person. It is a complete change to go from living at home with your parents there, supporting you, to going into the field and having to work with two or three other people all on your own. We went from the instructors helping us almost every step of the way on the first expedition, to only seeing the instructors once a day on the third expedition. We had a leader of the Day (LOD) everyday. The LOD is a very important role in backcountry hiking. They help others have a positive attitude throughout the day and make sure they are staying healthy and energized. Learning about how to be a good leader has helped me realize how important leadership skills are in every aspect of life. When I return home I will become a stronger leader in my school community and I hope to help others develop these skills.
The most important part of this essay is that no matter where you are you should always try to learn something. The more you learn about life the easier it will be when you have to face it all on your own. You should never judge others and always remember not everyone can be just like you. Always state your opinion clearly and make sure people understand you because everyone is unique in their own way and we all deserve a chance to express ourselves. It is not easy to do these things, but never give up because the minute you give up a wonderful opportunity to learn and to express yourself the opportunity is over.
Jan 9, 2007
Sharing Outcomes
The JUA is a big project. Staff and seniors begin prep before Thanksgiving. Juniors work in class meetings and conduct research independently. Finally we all trek to Boston for some intense, long, sleepless, powerfull days.
At last the moment has come for students to share their work with you! In years past we've had students share their outcomes, reflections and learnings on a posterboard. This was on display for about thirty minutes and then it was stacked away in the Adventure Ed office. What a shame that all that work was lost forever!
For the first time student's work will live on, to inform, inspire, and of course influence how future students conduct the JUA!
Here's how you'll be able to experience the outcomes of this project:
At last the moment has come for students to share their work with you! In years past we've had students share their outcomes, reflections and learnings on a posterboard. This was on display for about thirty minutes and then it was stacked away in the Adventure Ed office. What a shame that all that work was lost forever!
For the first time student's work will live on, to inform, inspire, and of course influence how future students conduct the JUA!
Here's how you'll be able to experience the outcomes of this project:
- Come to school meeting this Friday at 10:20. There will be a slide show and presentation.
- If you can't make school meeting (perhaps you are from another state or country) you'll be able to see the slideshow here after Friday!
- Visit the topic area blogs you are interested in to read and comment on student work - highlights of particuarly good projects will appear here.
- Honors projects will be hosted on the New Hampton School website
Jan 2, 2007
What needs to happen to wrap up JUA?
Due dates have changed by topic leader and senior leader request. Please see the revised dates below.
Soon we will be wrapping up JUA. There are a few things you need to do between now and then.
- Email your written answer to your question to your topic area leader by midnight Monday 1/8
- Email any visual (for honors credit) to Mr. Mundahl by midnight Monday 1/8
- Send any pictures you have to your group leaders
- Make sure your group has your blog posts all set (learning block reports and free time reports)
- Make sure you've done all your individual blogging
- Answer the feedback questions here and here
Please make this your best work - it is going to be shared far and wide beyond New Hampton School.
Dec 13, 2006
Students please comment in on this post and the next. Please remember our posting guidelines.
These two questions are the program feedback component of your assessment and are required parts of the trip.
These two questions are the program feedback component of your assessment and are required parts of the trip.
Question 1
What things should we definitely keep the same for next year?
What things should we definitely keep the same for next year?
Dec 12, 2006
Thank you!
Congratulations juniors - nice job! We appreciate your hard work and willingness to share your thoughts with all of us.I would like to particularly thank the teachers and senior leaders who poured their hearts and souls into the trip this year. The 'aha' moments, insights, intensity of emotion and passion were inspiring for me as an educator and a human being. Thank you!
Midnight Staff Meeting
Yesterday was a full day. Everyone came home for dinner and blogging. Next the order of business was some free time to go shopping or to catch a movie.
Later that night we had a visit from an alumnus (the word was out that we were in town) and we bundled the students off to bed and met as a staff to reflect on the day a bit and share some feedback while it was fresh in our minds.
Actually the biggest thing on everyone's minds was, "when can I get to bed." But after that staff did have some insights on the day.
Nice job yesterday and good luck for today!
We're leaving Boston tonight after dinner and should be back on campus by 9:00pm. Give a call if you're wondering how we're doing getting back.
Later that night we had a visit from an alumnus (the word was out that we were in town) and we bundled the students off to bed and met as a staff to reflect on the day a bit and share some feedback while it was fresh in our minds.
Actually the biggest thing on everyone's minds was, "when can I get to bed." But after that staff did have some insights on the day.
Nice job yesterday and good luck for today!
We're leaving Boston tonight after dinner and should be back on campus by 9:00pm. Give a call if you're wondering how we're doing getting back.
Dec 11, 2006
Making Sense of the Day
Watching the groups process their day is quite a treat. Groups have had such an intense action packed day today that they've needed some real time to process before they went out for dinner.
Here is Why Do They Hate Us discussing their visit to the Islamic Society of Boston.
Here is Why Do They Hate Us discussing their visit to the Islamic Society of Boston.
Coming back to base camp & blogging
I checked in with Media and Performing Arts who came back to base camp to rest up and blog.
Media was at NPR this morning and Performing Arts was at an exhibit of prints of ancient actors and performers.
Media was at NPR this morning and Performing Arts was at an exhibit of prints of ancient actors and performers.
We've Arrived!
After so much prep and planning and work on essential questions and background research - we're finally in Boston!
Here's what greeted students at first light this morning.
Ahh Boston.
Check back here throughout the day for updates from the groups and what they are doing today. Media and Food have already posted this morning!
Yesterday's session was fantastic - it was great to see students start to 'get' the process and develop some questions that really spark our curiosity. See the topic area sites for the questions that they will be researching further today and tomorow.
Nice job so far juniors, senior leaders and staff - you're off to a great start!
Here's what greeted students at first light this morning.
Ahh Boston.
Check back here throughout the day for updates from the groups and what they are doing today. Media and Food have already posted this morning!
Yesterday's session was fantastic - it was great to see students start to 'get' the process and develop some questions that really spark our curiosity. See the topic area sites for the questions that they will be researching further today and tomorow.
Nice job so far juniors, senior leaders and staff - you're off to a great start!
Dec 8, 2006
Welcome New Visitors!
We're about to start this year's Junior Urban Adventure at the New Hampton School!
The students are very excited and the teachers and senior leaders are a bit anxious that the program they have been planning since before Thanksgiving will come off well.
If you just want to find out what is happening in Boston you've come to the right place. All of our groups will be posting to their web sites multiple times during each day of the trip. To follow the action just click on the topic area you are interested in over on the right sidebar. Not sure who is in what group? Check out the group list to find the person you are interested in following.
Still confused about what the JUA really is? Check out our frequently asked questions.
Do you need to contact Hans Mundahl in the event of an emergency or do you want to know more about our safety guidelines? Check out our emergency action plan, safety guidelines and code of conduct.
Our students are highly involved in creating a positive online presence for themselves through the creation of their group blogs. Check out our technology use guidelines for more information on how we are keeping your children safe.
What should your child bring to Boston? See our packing list for the complete list of items to bring and what is not needed.
Hopefully that answers some of your questions or just helps you find the information you are looking for. Stay tuned here for pictures, video and much more about the JUA as we go along!
The students are very excited and the teachers and senior leaders are a bit anxious that the program they have been planning since before Thanksgiving will come off well.
The program starts at 12:00 noon this Sunday in the
Master Classroom of the ARC.
Master Classroom of the ARC.
If you just want to find out what is happening in Boston you've come to the right place. All of our groups will be posting to their web sites multiple times during each day of the trip. To follow the action just click on the topic area you are interested in over on the right sidebar. Not sure who is in what group? Check out the group list to find the person you are interested in following.
Still confused about what the JUA really is? Check out our frequently asked questions.
Do you need to contact Hans Mundahl in the event of an emergency or do you want to know more about our safety guidelines? Check out our emergency action plan, safety guidelines and code of conduct.
Our students are highly involved in creating a positive online presence for themselves through the creation of their group blogs. Check out our technology use guidelines for more information on how we are keeping your children safe.
What should your child bring to Boston? See our packing list for the complete list of items to bring and what is not needed.
Hopefully that answers some of your questions or just helps you find the information you are looking for. Stay tuned here for pictures, video and much more about the JUA as we go along!
Getting Started Sunday
Hi folks - here is the presentation I'll be talking from on Sunday. I hope it gives you a sense of what we'll be doing and the scope of the next three days.
Assessment Rubric
Greetings folks - here is the rubric we passed out yesterday at class meeting describing how the JUA is assessed. If you have any questions let me know or post a comment.Click on the picture to see it full size.
Dec 7, 2006
Look who's watching!
As we are about to head to Boston and start the Junior Urban Adventure it's interesting to note that there are already a great many people paying attention to your work and following your process. Not only do we have people in America who are interested in your thoughts, reactions and process, but we also have people in Europe, the Middle East and Asia following the JUA!Update 1/5/07 - we now have more than 3000 hits to just this site alone (not to mention the hits to your topic area sites) including hits from a new continent: South America.
Great job sharing your work so far! I'm really excited for you to share your work during and after the JUA too!
Dec 5, 2006
Emergency Action Plan
Participant safety is our primary concern. In an emergency please make sure no one is in any further danger and then call the following numbers in order until you have the emergency service you need and you have talked with someone from NHS.
An emergency is defined as any serious incident or situation that significantly threatens a NHS student or employee. This includes extensive property damage. Examples include:
• A serous accident, incident or fatality
• A situation that has the potential of endangering a group
• An illness or injury leading to the removal of a participant or staff member from the group
• A serious personal or behavioral problem
• An unscheduled loss of contact with a participant or staff member for more than 2 hours
Emergency Call List:
911
• Hans Mundahl
(603) 393 – 8660 (Cell)
• New Hampton School
(603) 677 – 3439 (AOD)
(603) 677 – 3426 (Andrew Menke office)
(603) 744 – 9583 (Stacey Redman office)
An emergency is defined as any serious incident or situation that significantly threatens a NHS student or employee. This includes extensive property damage. Examples include:
• A serous accident, incident or fatality
• A situation that has the potential of endangering a group
• An illness or injury leading to the removal of a participant or staff member from the group
• A serious personal or behavioral problem
• An unscheduled loss of contact with a participant or staff member for more than 2 hours
Emergency Call List:
911
• Hans Mundahl
(603) 393 – 8660 (Cell)
• New Hampton School
(603) 677 – 3439 (AOD)
(603) 677 – 3426 (Andrew Menke office)
(603) 744 – 9583 (Stacey Redman office)
Essential Question Template
Here is a template for writing an essential question. This would be a good step after brainstorming with the KWL chart.
Template
Sentence 1: Background or history of your topic. Gives reader a chance to figure out what we are talking about.
Sentence 2: State a large, broad problem or issue with your topic.
Sentence 3: Ask a question that - if answered might be a part of the solution to the problem you identified.
Example Brainstorm:
1) People have always been concerned about fashion.
2) But now fashion is taken to such an extreme with TV and photoshop that girls are starving themselves to look like models.
3) How are up and coming designers dealing with this?
Might become:
People through history have always worn clothing for protection as well as to make themselves attractive. In recent times the fashion industry has taken this to such an extreme that young girls are starving themselves to look like the fashion models they see on TV. Are designers and fashion students in Boston aware of this trend - and if so what are they doing about it?
Template
Sentence 1: Background or history of your topic. Gives reader a chance to figure out what we are talking about.
Sentence 2: State a large, broad problem or issue with your topic.
Sentence 3: Ask a question that - if answered might be a part of the solution to the problem you identified.
Example Brainstorm:
1) People have always been concerned about fashion.
2) But now fashion is taken to such an extreme with TV and photoshop that girls are starving themselves to look like models.
3) How are up and coming designers dealing with this?
Might become:
People through history have always worn clothing for protection as well as to make themselves attractive. In recent times the fashion industry has taken this to such an extreme that young girls are starving themselves to look like the fashion models they see on TV. Are designers and fashion students in Boston aware of this trend - and if so what are they doing about it?
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