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The Lightning Thief: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Before you begin reading Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, read over this comprehensive handout that gives you a plethora of information regarding the story's summary, organizational structure, central...
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Is the Corpus Callosum the Missing Link in Dyslexia?

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting article which explores the condition of dyslexia may be caused by a non functioning corpos callosum. Many examples and research findings are given to back this claim. Also, the symptoms of dyslexia are discussed.
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State University of New York: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Potsdam college contains interesting information on FAS. FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation in Western Civilization today. FAS is caused by exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Read all about it here.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Patricia Polacco's Biography

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Visit this website for a first-person biography on author Patricia Polacco. The site also includes the transcript of an interview with Polacco, a bibliography (with summaries) of her works, and a link to her official website.
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Reading From Scratch: Spelling Rules

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
The "Reading from Scratch" site provides a list of spelling rules with examples.

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