Explore examples of leads and conclusions by asking students to read aloud the first sentence or paragraph of their favorite book or story. Create categories and classify the leads. Do the same with conclusions. These charts can be used in writing sessions to help students revise their own pieces. Select a first draft and rework the beginning. The time to craft a powerful opening is after the first draft is finished....

Most of us develop more respect and empathy for our mothers and the sacrifices they made for us after we join the ranks of motherhood ourselves. Nevertheless, approximately 82 percent of us believe we are doing as good a job, or a better job with our children than our mothers did with us, according to Parenting magazine. Any way you look at it, parenthood is much harder today than when we were small....

As any loving parent would do, I kissed her head and reassured her she wasn’t weird. She was special and unique, and she should be proud of her Asian heritage. As she drifted off to sleep, I couldn’t help but recall my own similar childhood trauma and think about the rise in anti-Asian racism incidents these past few years. Although it was heartbreaking to hear, I’m glad my daughter told me about the incident....

Effort: A bit more advanced - sewing definitely required Materials: Fishing line Gray sweatshirt Gray sweatpants Needle Scissors Small houses, street benches, cars, horses, etc. (dollhouse furniture works well) Gray sheet (optional) Face paints (optional) Hair spray or gel (optional) Leaves (optional) Instructions: Sew pieces of fishing line to the sweatshirt and pants, then tie on the small houses, cars, trees, and anything else you might have picked up. Put the outfit on and spin in a circle....

Level: Easy Time involved: Half to one hour Ingredients: Monkey Business recipe: 2 cups peanuts 1 cup chocolate morsels 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup banana chips Cereal Killer recipe: 1 cup peanuts 2 cups mini-pretzels 1/2 cup Wheat Chex cereal 1/2 cup Rice Chex cereal 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons peanut oil Fruits and Nuts mix: 1 cup dried apricot pieces 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried pineapple 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup almonds 1 teaspoon salt...

At the time of the interview, Lucy was 12 and in sixth grade. Her sister Maddie was 8 and in second grade. Why do you think kids watch so much TV? Lucy: They think there’s nothing else to do. Maddie: They think it’s too cool and they can’t think of other things to do. I don’t know why they always get all those toys if they’re never going to use them!...

The Stepping Reflex in Newborns The stepping reflex is just one of many involuntary movements newborns make when learning to adjust to their new world outside of the womb. And it doesn’t last forever. Like other newborn reflexes, these motions typically disappear by two months of age. Other Types of Newborn Reflexes Palmar Grasp: This reflex enables your little one to curl his fingers around your finger or object. It can be triggered by stroking his palm with your finger....

After entering the data into the computer once, you can arrange it in many ways. All the programs use a family group sheet format to keep track of your information, and all print pedigree charts. The differences in genealogy programs lie in the amount of information they enable you to enter and what you can do with that information once it is entered. The programs range from very simple ones, which are merely an organized collection of names with the capacity to print basic forms, to very sophisticated programs, which produce customized reports and allow for extensive research notes, footnotes, and bibliographies to help you produce complete family histories....

Jellyfish “epidemics” are usually cyclical, occurring at specific times during the summer. One day, you are swimming in clear water, and the next day the water is cloudy with floating jellyfish, adrift in the waves. Avoiding jellyfish is the best solution, but sometimes a long tentacle can get you even if the jellyfish body is far away. Symptoms of a jellyfish sting can include: If someone gets stung by a jellyfish, follow these steps to provide first aid for the wound: If the pain is very intense, try rinsing the bite site with some baking soda and water after you’ve followed your first aid steps....

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title: “Week 7 Of Pregnancy” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-10” author: “Gertrude Davis”

During pregnancy, the fetus is cushioned by amniotic fluid in the womb, and in the past healthcare providers thought that protecting the baby was the fluid’s only significant function. However, medical research has now shown that amniotic fluid plays many other roles that are essential for fetal development. The parent’s plasma begins producing amniotic fluid by the 12th day of gestation. By the eighth week, the baby’s kidneys begin to make urine....

Here is a list of the most common factors that influence bullying. Familiarizing yourself with these factors will not only help you identify why bullying is occurring, but also help you improve your school’s climate and prevent bullying when addressed. Family Risk Factors Sometimes a person’s family will influence their bullying behavior. Here are a few family issues that contribute to bullying. Witnessing or Experiencing Abuse Children from abusive homes are more likely to bully than other children because aggression, violence and manipulation are modeled for them....

According to a study published in Contraceptive and Reproductive Medicine, 15% of White women between ages 25 and 44 seek infertility treatment, whereas only 8% of Black women in the same age range seek treatment. While there are many reasons for these discrepancies, a report from the American Medical Association Journal of Ethics suggests that higher rates of health issues, such as obesity and fibroids, may contribute to infertility in Black women....