Book Clubs for the Upper Elementary Classroom – The Rigorous Owl
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Anatomy of the Voice
About Anatomy of the Voice The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kinds This book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed images, Anatomy of the Voice guides voice teachers and students, vocal coaches, professional singers and actors, and anyone interested in the voice through the complex landscape of breathing, larynx, throat, face, and jaw. Theodore…
Why Jojoba is the Only Oil You Need for Your Nails – Organic Olivia
Today I want to talk about why jojoba is my #1 favorite nail oil...
Essay Writing Notes
* Five Paragraph Essay Notes History The essay began as a humbler creation, more of a thought experiment on a given subject. You can blame the French (Michel de Montaigne in the late 16th century) for the curse of the essay (see a list of essayists here). Early essays tended to be brief (one to two paragraphs) meditations written by well-educated people (here are some essayists you'll read senior year). For more college context, see Purdue: Though the word essay has come to be understood as a type of writing in Modern English, its origins provide us with some useful…
Common Core Language Standard 2 – Grade 4 Resources
CCRA.L.2 states: "Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing." How will you address this with your fourth grade class? The first step I take is direct instruction and daily practice of parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation. I present three connected rules per week (for example, identifying adjectives, capitalizing proper adjectives, and commas in series of adjectives). Students practice with three sentences each day, spiraling their knowledge and understanding of mechanics. This has worked wonders in my own classroom. Mechanics: Your Daily Tune-Up is focused, gives plenty of practice, and takes only a…
Human Cells for Kids – Worksheet, Cell Model Activity, Review Game
Learn about cells for kids with FREE All About Cells reader, Cells worksheets, edible DNA model, Cells Game, and more human body activities for kids.
Best List of Free Homeschool Curriculum
A huge list of free homeschool curriculum avaliable for your family to use. Find out what free homeschool resources are available for your family.