This+I+Believe

 =this I believe =

An international site for people to write and share essays about the values they follow and adhere to.

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This I Believe in the classroom

STRENGTHS

 * FREE
 * essays are less than 500 words
 * easy to submit
 * no deadlines
 * search by theme
 * clear guidelines
 * inspirational
 * offers middle school, high school, and college curricula
 * requires parental permission for students under 18
 * open to people from all ages and all walks of life

WEAKNESSES

 * students should know that all essays are opinion based

OPPORTUNITIES

 * gives students a chance to publish their views on the Web

THREATS

 * possible parental objection to some of the content

CLASSROOM USE

 * great tool for character education
 * encourages students to reflect on important values
 * motivates students to write because they cannot be wrong if based on personal beliefs