13/12/2018
9 STEPS FOR WRITING A GREAT ESSAY
1. Analyze the essay prompt. The most important step in writing an essay or research paper is to fully comprehend the essay question. ...
2. Create a thesis statement. ...
3. Make an outline. ...
4. Begin with the body, not the introduction. ...
5. Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence. ...
6. Use credible sources. ...
7. Don't fake it. ...
8. Conclude your essay.
9. Proofread, then proofread again
16/01/2018
Think:Kids – Collaborative Problem Solving | Official Website of the Collaborative Problem Solving Approach
Welcome to Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. Under the Direction of Dr. Stuart Ablon, Think:Kids teaches Collaborative Problem Solving, a revolutionary, evidence-based approach for helping children with behavioral challenges. Learn more here.
21/12/2017
Reading Tip for Parents: Labels of Love! Word recognition and vocabulary are important parts of reading. On a rainy day, get some paper and tape and start labeling everything in your home -- from furniture to small knick-knacks. Reading these labels repeatedly will build your child’s mental word bank. If your family is bilingual, create labels in both languages.
12/12/2017
Reading Tip for Parents: Become a Fan Your child will soon develop a love for particular authors and illustrators. Nurture her fan-ship by helping her write a letter to her favorite author. Many authors have their own websites with contact information, but here’s a great place to start your search (http://www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/authors/all.htm). You can also contact the book’s publisher, the mailing address for which can often be found on the back of the title page or on the publisher’s website.
Books for Kids (Adventure & Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Funny, Graphic Novels, Historical, Mystery & Horror, Nonfiction, Real Life)
Read about the most popular Scholastic kids' books and authors. Get the latest children's fantasy science fiction horror humor realistic and historical books.
12/11/2017
Conrad Black: Canada must address our bad education system and overreaching courts
The realm of higher learning is a tenebrous thicket of extravagance, faddishness and oppressive political correctness
07/11/2017
A long but interesting read. Let me know your thoughts.
Conrad Black: In response to falling test results, teachers’ federation proposes ending testing
The teachers are failing; our society is becoming steadily less educated. I suggest a solution: decertify the teachers’ unions
01/11/2017
Reading Tip for Parents: Last Comic Standing Take time to read comic strips together. Share favorites from your own childhood and have your child put his favorites on the fridge. Read them aloud, and often -- repetition is a great way to build reading skills. Soon, he’ll love looking forward to the “Sunday funnies” each week.
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