Meta-Analysis

The conclusion showed that music was a beneficial intervention in classrooms with ADHD students.

Music in time processing.

Their studies show that in the time estimation with simple sounds where the group with ADHD had a lower performance than the control group. So they determined that the musical notes needed to be shorter and over a longer period of time.

Music in time processing

In the study, it showed that the ADHD kids tapped their fingers with the music and were able to focus at the same time.

Music in time processing.

Kids with ADHD have a lower performance in productive tasks.

Music and Time processing.

The ability to synchronize rhythmic activities concurrently to a temporal pattern can be performed either externally with a visual stimulus, played by an image on a screen, presented by a simple auditory stimulus using a isochronous pulse of a metronome, or it can even be induced by music, like seen in the present study.

Meaning that music can help hold the attention of an ADHD client via the exterior stimulus by the patterns in the temporal lobe.

Music in Time processing.

According to Braitenberg (35), there are two subcortical brain structures related to temporal control: cerebellum and the basal ganglia.

Technical info. (Biochemical and physical effects on the brain.)

Meaning that there are other parts of the brain that are affected by ADHD.

Music in time processing.

Time processing in the scale of hundreds of milliseconds is essential for sensory motor synchronization, which takes place, for example, in finger tapping with an external stimulus, or playing a musical instrument in a band (34).

Example of supporting statement. Meaning, ADHD clients will have increased abilities in playing instruments and tapping their fingers.

Music and Time processing.

Time perception and representation are fundamental adaptive cognitive abilities that allow us to distinguish and organize sequences of events and actions, and predict when such events will occur in the future.

Supporting statement. Meaning that time perception is essential for knowing what and when to study, ultimately helping the academic success of a student.

Music and Time processing.

suggests that children who study or participate in musical activities have a better development in extra musical activities, such as learning languages, speed, and accuracy in reading and mathematics (12–15).

Supporting statement. Meaning that children who listen to music while studying have better cognitive thinking in learning languages, reading, and mathematics.

Music in sound processing.

Our study investigated how the perception of time is related to the modulation of attention, executive, and inhibitory control of impulsive behaviors related to self-regulation, planning, and control of motor actions through sound and music.

What the study tested. Meaning the study tested the impulse control of ADHD clients while listening to music.

Music in sound processing.

In this sense, we think of music, as an eminently temporal and rhythmic art that displays lively, spontaneous, emotional, and motivational dimensions that could possibly be of great help in studying aspects of time processing in children with ADHD.

Main point. Meaning that music triggers the frontotemporal lobe via the rhythmic and spontaneous and its ability to tap into the emotions. This, having the ability to occupy the stimulus that is not held by the homework, would help keep the mind of an adolescent with ADHD focused.

Music and sound processing.

"According to Castellanos and Proal, dysfunction in ADHD is related to different neural networks that represent the baseline of brain physiology and are also important for cognitive processes like judgement, decision making, and executive control."

Meaning, Castellanos and Proal believed that ADHD affected the temporal lobe which is important for judgement, decision making, and impulse control.

Music and sound processing.

Hypothesis: "Music, with its playful, spontaneous, effective, motivational, temporal and rhythmic dimensions can be of great help for studying aspects of time processing in ADHD."

Meaning, ADHD ("that effects cognitive and behavioral aspects that impact environments of children, mainly in social interactions and academic performance.") can be helped with simple sounds and music therapy.

A good summary for this article is very basically analyzing what drives success. The author brings in many different factors including socioeconomic factors, as well as what parents have instilled in their children's minds.

"The way to develope this package of qualitites -- not that it's easy, or that everyone would want to -- is through grit. It requires turning the ability to work hard, to persevere and to overcome adversity into a source of personal superiority."

"culture is never all-determining. Individuals can defy the most dominant culture, and write their own scripts..."

This is beautiful. The author clearly states that there are exceptions to the original claim, and with a very great word choice.

"That insecurity should be a lever of seccess is another anathema in american culture. Feelings of inadequacy are the cause for concern. or even therapy... Yet insecurity runs deep in ever one oof America's rising groups."

This is awesome because they talk about something that has personally kept me driven. Self doubt is not always a bad thing. If you doubt something that you want to happen, you will go about making sure it happens. In other words, if you truly want something, you WILL make it happen if at all possible.

"Any individual with any background, can have what we call this Triple Package of traits. But research shows that some groups are instilling them more frequently that others, and that they are enjoying greater success."

"The fact that groups rise and fall this way punctures the while idea of 'model minorities' or that groups succeed because of innate, biological differences. Rather, there are cultural forces at work."

Very well put. A bit of a side step from my main point, but still supporting.

"rich parents passing on advantages to their children" This is exactly what I am stating in my paper. Sometimes the success of a person is only because they had a better life from the start. The success of a person is not always decided by their work ethic or drive. This is not me saying that ONLY the child's past determines their future. But it does have a lot to say about them.

The article ends with "A kid looks at a parent as someone who has it all together; it is sometimes very comforting to know that has not always been the case." This clearly states that the parents impact their children more than they might expect. Then it goes to a list of actions to look out for to prevent their kid falling into "the trap of isolation." The main point of this article is that children are impacted by their parents and others around them, however, at the end of the day, we still have control over our actions and our future.

Sometimes? I can tell you right now, that I have had more than enough real life experiences to help me find who i was. As a kid from a rough living situation, I had to learn about myself for myself. I didn't have a parent telling me what I was good at. I had to find it myself. Kids can ONLY learn from experience. Any other kind of learning is considered a transfer of information. You never truly know something for yourself until you experience it for yourself, and no one else.

Oookay XD

Not sure what she meant by spiritual...

Finally, something that makes sense.

She knows that they still have a life at home that she may not be able to do anything about. A very real realization.

The point of my rant-like annotations have been because this article seemed to start off claiming that it was society's fault for children ending up drug dealers. Then the argument switched to discipline. Maybe I haven't read far enough into it. Hopefully it comes to the conclusion that something in parenting has to change. Because children are only products of their environment. The environment that they have to grow up in, which falls under the responsibility of the parents is then responsible for their reactions, ultimately blaming the parents for the BS that their kids have to go through. This is NOT me saying "blame the parents" not matter what. There are many exceptions. However, this essay seems to be swaying to saying that tough love is a positive thing.

Exactly what I meant. Let them have the respect and have respect of an adult along with partial control of their life. Then they get to experience what happens in real life. Let them experience consequences of their actions without completely turning your back on them.

Show of force is key here. Force. Not respect. Instead of beating someone up, forcing them to take responsibility for their actions, you have to show them the respect of an adult and maybe they'll like it and strive for what they once had once they throw it away. In order to teach something, you need to show them what it's like. Not tell them what its like, and expect them to understand.

the problem could be the parent's as well. Plain and simple case of denial. As well as some unstable thoughts.

I still find it humorous that drugs and alcohol are still distinguished as different. They can still be misused the same way. They are both just as addictive (i.e. marijuana and alcohol). This is probably due to the hypocrisy of parents telling their kids to be "drug free" when they are sitting there sipping on something that alters their mind just the same.

Even the best group of kids have the outcasts, bullies, and their fair share of drama. Even christian camps and such. Looks don't deceive. We deceive ourselves.

Honestly, this is BS. I am not saying that this is not true. However, he is talking about this as if there are no exceptions. There are. Friends, no matter who/what they are, will always be there for you. There is always support. It just depends on where you decide to burn the bridge.

This article is about how his childhood truly shaped him as a man today. He talks about how he had a religious beginning, and how he was considered a "dumb kid." Being considered a dumb kid by the entire school, he brought up how he ruled the playground as a "playground thug" with the expectations lifted. This supports my thesis that children are only products of their environment, and not bad people. Just slightly broken.

Deeeep.

Funny how the difference of the target audience would change the view of one's actions due to the benefits they hold.

Perhaps, this is how the biggest crimes are committed.

My topic is on bullying, and how as products of our environment, we survive. The fact that he had to prove that he was tough in order to "survive" school shows that the educational institutions of America need to redefine their system, and rule book, as apparently, something isn't working. In another article i read, there were two boys with similar backgrounds. One was smarter than the other and had a rather successful life. The other, who came from an unfortunate background, and was not so lucky to have been blessed with wit had fallen into drug use and became that of the "burnout" stereotype. My point is that children are only products of their environment, and that because this author is having to defend himself in a "zero tolerance" (for bullying or harassment) institution, he is less likely to be successful. Let alone the fact that he is classified as part of the the "dumb kids' class." And that is because the school allowed it to happen. It is clear that schools across the US, even those who claim to call to a higher power, need to renew their overall educational system and rules.

(I know this was a painfully long annotation. Thanks for reading or at least giving it some time and thought.)

I would like to disagree with this. As one of those "freaks," not all of us are into drugs. Also, our friends change due to normal circumstances like typical drama and other BS. No one can tell me that their group of friends never changed through out high school. My point is, this goes to show how wrong some people are. This shows exactly how some people are cast out by society before we even get to being our own adults. Before we even find ourselves.

Main point of tangent/powerful message.

Showing how certain cliques can affect how someone is treated in an "equal opportunity" environment. Also a very powerful message.

Very powerful message that pertains to the essay, and it's argument.

Documents on a very specific person, place, or thing.

Point of the entire essay.

This is where the point is starting to come through. His prime example, Eric Stone, is finally coming back around to the original point he was making. This is where the point of the entire essay snaps back into place.

The reflection in the reality of the situations at hand is being addressed here. I love the fact that it is short sweet and to the point. It's bringing to light what questions parents and school boards have about a very real problem, through an appeal to a moral/emotional side of the audience.

The author really understands what it is like to go through their teenage years. Not that most grown ups don't, however, the author is very accurately hitting the nail on the head with the internal and external struggles of adolescent high school years.

Honestly, this is pure poetry. The metaphor that is accurately describing teenage years is unique, and original. The diction is great, as it is friendly, yet still academic. The flow of the essay so far has been smooth, and easy to read. The voice of the author is amazingly strong; the metaphor being a strong example.

I also found this a bit humorous. Not only because of what he said, but because of how wildly descriptive it is. His diction definitely added to the humor.

I like how he gives a little backstory about himself, while also throwing in some humor at the same time. His voice really comes to light right here.