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Ffth Grade Reading

by Nicole

Jun 20, 2006

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I am a first year teacher and I would like to start buying
books to have a library in my class. I have no experience
with fifth grade. Can someone share what authors or books
this age group likes?

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Suzi /blockquote>

On 6/20/06, Nicole wrote:
> I am a first year teacher and I would like to start buying
> books to have a library in my class. I have no experience
> with fifth grade. Can someone share what authors or books
> this age group likes?

Here's a quick way to come up with 35 titles....go to the...See More

Jun 21, 2006

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Survey about child emotional intelligence

by Abby_Huang

Jan 9, 2023

Hello, l am looking for TEACHERS working with children aged 7 - 9 years old for my PhD in design. All l need is for you to complete a short 5-minute survey. As l need 300 people, your participation will mean the world to me!

https://lboro.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/perceptions-of-7-9-years-old-childrens-emotional-intelligence

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Tips For Writing a Winning Paper For Your Class

by Yvette Ogley

Jun 22, 2022

When you're stuck, there's no better time to get help from a trained professional. Your professors' office hours or campus writing center are great resources. Go to https://essaypay.com/ with specific questions about the paper you're completing. They'll be able to help you craft a well-written, grammatically correct paper that will stand out from t...See MoreWhen you're stuck, there's no better time to get help from a trained professional. Your professors' office hours or campus writing center are great resources. Go to https://essaypay.com/ with specific questions about the paper you're completing. They'll be able to help you craft a well-written, grammatically correct paper that will stand out from the rest. Also, be sure to proofread your work before submitting it.

1. Avoiding vocab words in SAT papers

The SAT has eliminated sentence completion questions in favor of word-in-context questions. Students must determine the meaning of words from reading passages. The question may include words with familiar definitions or uncommon ones. Students should understand how to answer the question, analyze context clues in the passage, and write their definitions. The SAT does not have a list of vocabulary words, but there are ways to prepare for this section.

To get acquainted with the vocabulary questions on the SAT, the best way to practice is to make flashcards. The waterfall method helps students study all the words in a deck while avoiding the most difficult ones. However, if students don't have time for that, they can choose a smaller deck of paper flashcards and review these words before the exam. Alternatively, students can opt for digital flashcards.

For better vocabulary comprehension, students should practice reading passages that have multiple meanings. These words can obstruct student comprehension on the SAT. In addition, students may not understand the academic vocabulary found in the directions, question stems, and answer options. Moreover, SAT reading comprehension questions can inadvertently test students' vocabulary knowledge. Using mnemonic songs and other strategies can help students improve their vocabulary.

2. Proofreading before submission

While many students neglect the proofreading process, it's essential to make sure your work is error-free before submitting it to your professor.

- Proofreading eliminates unwanted points from your writing, allowing you to write a better thesis, article, or assignment. Many students neglect this step, but it's just as important as any other part of the writing process. By proofreading your work, you can make sure that your opinions are clear, concise, and logically organized.

- Another step in proofreading before the submission is reading your writing out loud. This is a good way to catch mistakes because you'll have to read exactly what's on the page to hear any grammatical errors. Moreover, reading out loud will also allow you to hear if any words are missing or the sentence structure is awkward. Lastly, if you can, take a few hours off your computer to give your writing a rest.

When proofreading, you should try to identify the common mistakes. Make a list of those mistakes you want to avoid and make a note of them. You can also make a list of mistakes that you often commit, based on comments from your professors or other students. By making a list of errors that you are most likely to commit, you can more easily avoid them. In addition to proofreading, you should also read your paper aloud to a friend. This way, you can identify patterns and thereby make your work better.

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Basic tips on how to develop memory

by ericveller

Apr 9, 2021

1. Learn something new

Memory is like the ability to drive a car: if you don't use it, you risk losing it. To improve memory and constantly keep your brain in good shape, learn something new as often as possible. This is not a recipe for longevity. But everyone who has lived a long life has been using their brains all the time. Learn a new...See More1. Learn something new

Memory is like the ability to drive a car: if you don't use it, you risk losing it. To improve memory and constantly keep your brain in good shape, learn something new as often as possible. This is not a recipe for longevity. But everyone who has lived a long life has been using their brains all the time. Learn a new dance, a new language, a new game, whatever. Learn something new that you like. I need to learn something new every day because I am a writer working on the site https://essaywriteronline.co , and every day I hear - write my essay for me. It will help improve your memory, acquire new skills and friends. It is also very important to be socially active.

2. Get enough sleep!

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have studied the process of memory loss in the elderly. Memory impairment has been found to be associated with poor sleep. At the same time, another study found that naps help children maintain the strength they need to do well in school. Combining these two results, you get one important conclusion: you need enough time to sleep in order to maintain and improve your memory. The average adult needs eight hours of sleep a night. For you, this duration may differ by two hours up or down. Remember when we put the book under our pillow before an exam or test? And it makes sense! The main thing is to read this book before bed. The best way to remember information is to read or review it before bed. This will help store information in your brain.

3. Go in for sports.

A study by Dr. David Jacobs of the University of Minnesota found that people who regularly exercise cardio at a young age perform better in middle age (after 45). This study is nothing new. Indeed, in practice all over the world, it has long been proven that exercises such as swimming, cardio fitness, running, and others help prevent memory impairment in the future. Exercises to improve memory. For example, start running. This increases blood flow to the brain.

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Practice with Purpose Book Talk

by Charlene

Jul 27, 2006

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You can join in on a discussion about Diller's book,
Practice with Purpose-it's free.

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Darlene /blockquote>

On 9/02/06, Stephanie wrote:
> How much does the book cost?

About $20 new. Try borrowing it from a library.

Sep 4, 2006

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http://www.legalanavarsteroid.com/

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RE: learning centers in Middle School

by rdgrm

Feb 18, 2012

Wondering if anyone out there has any ideas for middle school reading classroom centers? I need to base my sections for students that are struggling in various skills, i.e.dictionary skills, vocabulary , inference, drawing conclusions. I would appreciate some input Thanks

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shellymck On 2/18/12, rdgrm wrote: > Wondering if anyone out there has any ideas for middle > school reading classroom centers? I need to base my > sections for students that are struggling in various > skills, i.e.dictionary skills, vocabulary , inference, > drawing conclusions. I would appreciate some input Thanks

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Taylor On 8/28/14, shellymck wrote: > On 2/18/12, rdgrm wrote: >> Wondering if anyone out there has any ideas for middle >> school reading classroom centers? I need to base my >> sections for students that are struggling in various >> skills, i.e.dictionary skills, vocabulary , inference, >> drawing conclusions. I would ap...See More

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2nd grade Mountain Math

by Sierra

Feb 2, 2007

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Is there a site where I can print Mountain Math 2nd grade
student response sheets? I have the kit, but, no
accompanying sheets. Please email me [email removed]

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Peter Wilson On 10/20/07, Soha Kayyali wrote: > On 2/02/07, Sierra wrote: >> Is there a site where I can print Mountain Math 2nd grade >> student response sheets? I have the kit, but, no >> accompanying sheets. Please email me [email removed]

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Angela I need help with Math Mountain that only uses 2 different numbers???

Sep 15, 2015

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Math Centers

by Sami

Aug 17, 2010

Not sure if anyone has already posted this site but it has a lot of center activities for k-5 that you can download for free. Definitely worth a visit!

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HS_Math_Teacher With regard to math centers...any suggestions for the high school level? This seems to be the catch-phrase for our school and, no doubt, will be "strongly encouraged" to have these in place for next year.

Any thought or suggestions?

May 30, 2012

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Ms.Bowen On 5/30/12, HS_Math_Teacher wrote: > With regard to math centers...any suggestions for the high > school level? This seems to be the catch-phrase for our school > and, no doubt, will be "strongly encouraged" to have these in > place for next year. > > Any thought or suggestions?

I am a middle school math teache...See More

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