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Ray Bradbury
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
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Richard Wright
At a time when Jim Crow laws made racial segregation legal across much of the United States, author Richard Wright gave voice to a struggle – as the first African American author to achieve widespread critical and commercial success.
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Octavia Butler
First popularized as a genre of literature in the 1920s, for decades science fiction was dominated by white male authors. That is until Octavia Butler, an African American woman, rewrote the script.
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Who's the Author?
Miss Palomine explains what an author is. She shows your student where he can find the name of the author on a book. Miss Palomine then makes up her own story and encourages your student to become an author by telling a story to you, his...
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Informative Writing
Miss Palomine explains to the student that aside from writing for entertainment, writing can also be done to provide information. She introduces informative writing by reading excerpts from a book about seahorses, a book about...
Science Buddies
Arduino Mini-Drone Lesson Part 3: Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
In this video, students will learn how to use an ultrasonic distance sensor with an Arduino. This video is part of the Arduino Mini Drone Lesson video series.
Science Buddies
Arduino Self-Driving Car Lesson 4: Using the Ultrasonic Sensor
Students will learn how to use an ultrasonic distance sensor with an Arduino in this video. This video is part of the Arduino Self-Driving Car Lesson video series.
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PHONICS SONG | Alphabet Song | ABC Song | Original Song | Nursery Rhymes TV | English Songs For Kids
THE PHONICS SONG, from Nursery Rhymes TV!
PBS
Do We Still Need Libraries?
In the internet age what's the point of libraries? Do we even still need these brick and mortar buildings when a lot of knowledge can be found online? Today, Danielle examines the history of libraries around the world and what role they...
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Reading Fluency: Speed, Accuracy, and Expression
This video teaches kids the three most important parts to being a fluent reader: just-right speed, accurately reading the story, and expression through feeling and punctuation. These videos are educational videos and lessons for kids....
All Ears English
1948 - What are You Listening to? How to Talk about Music in English
Music means a lot to us as human beings. How can you open a conversation about music with a native speaker? Find out today plus get 4 recommendations on our favorite bands and why we love them.
All Ears English
1947 - Three Ways to Talk about K Dramas in English
Have you gotten into K-dramas? These Korean dramas are extremely popular in the U.S. and throughout the world and you need to be able to chat about them with friends and coworkers! Learn 3 phrases today to spark the conversation!
All Ears English
1998 - Missed the Joke? What to Say in English
Do you sometimes end up at parties where people are telling jokes in English and you don't get them? Today get vocabulary and tips on how to navigate this situation and come out of the party feeling confident and connected.
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Why do we connect batteries?
Why do we connect batteries? find out here with series and parallel batteries as well as battery life calculations.
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How to control a BLDC with an Arduino
How to control a brushless motor BLDC motor with an Arduino Download Arduino code:
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Electrical Motor Connections
Electrical Motor Connections. How electric motors work, electrical motor connections explained, star delta wye electrical connections on three phase motors. 3ph motor. Learn how they work and why they are used from the basics....
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What Social Isolation Does To Your Brain – How To Undo The Damage
Did you know that social isolation can actually cause your brain to shrink? Watch this video to learn more about the effects of social isolation and what you can do to undo the changes. References Stern Y. Cognitive reserve in ageing and...
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Author’s Purpose
Author’s Purpose determines the importance of writing for purpose by reading passages and identifying the author’s purpose for writing.
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Context Clues
Context Clues clarifies the meaning of words that are unknown or have multiple meaning using context clues.
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Interpreting Literature
“Interpreting Literature” looks at the technique of making meaning from what an author writes both literally and figuratively within a literary work. This skill is known as interpretation. Readers can use various techniques to interpret...
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Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Explained. What are Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors?
The two most common behaviors are hair pulling and skin picking. These two have official names in the diagnostic manual. Hair pulling is called trichotillomania and skin-picking is called excoriation disorder. Even though...
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IELTS vs Cambridge English Exams - Which One Is Best For You?
Let's compare the IELTS vs Cambridge English exams so that you can decide which exam is best for you. Let me know in the comments which exam you plan on taking.