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Understanding Idioms: Being in Over Your Head
In this video, the teacher explains the meaning of the idiom "to be in over one's head" using context clues. The teacher emphasizes that idioms cannot be understood by looking at the individual words and encourages students to use...
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Consistency in Verb Tense: A Writing Lesson
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using consistent verb tense in writing. They provide examples and a step-by-step process for identifying and correcting verb tense errors. The video also includes practice exercises...
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Understanding and Using Simple Verb Tenses
This video provides a clear and concise explanation of the three simple verb tenses: present, past, and future. It teaches viewers how to form and use these tenses by identifying the verbs in each sentence.
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Writing a Topic Sentence: Combining Question Parts with the Big Idea
In this video, the teacher explains how to write a topic sentence by combining question parts with the main idea. The teacher emphasizes the importance of using question parts in the answer to provide clarity and direction to the reader....
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Brainstorming Ideas for a Writing Prompt
In this video lesson, students will learn how to brainstorm ideas for a writing prompt. The teacher guides them through the process of rereading the prompt, thinking of possible story ideas, and making a list of at least five ideas. This...
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Understanding Abstract Nouns: What They Are and How to Use Them
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of abstract nouns and how they differ from concrete nouns. Abstract nouns are ideas or feelings that cannot be seen or touched, such as knowledge, generosity, and sadness. The teacher also...
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Understanding Verbs: Identifying Actions and States of Being
In this video, students will learn how to identify verbs by recognizing actions or states of being in sentences. The lesson explains the common mistake of mistaking nouns for verbs and emphasizes the importance of understanding what a...
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Varying Sentence Lengths
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of varying sentence lengths and structures in writing to keep the reader engaged. The teacher provides examples and practice exercises using conjunctions to combine sentences and make...
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Learning about Pronouns and Their Functions in a Sentence
This video is a beginner's guide to pronouns and their functions in a sentence. The instructor explains what pronouns are, how they replace nouns, and how they help make writing smoother and less repetitive. The video covers both subject...
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Expanding Sentences with Prepositional Phrases
In this video, the teacher explains how to use prepositional phrases to add details and visual imagery to writing. The lesson includes examples and practice exercises to help students understand and apply this concept.
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Throwback: When a union leader went to jail for defying a back-to-work order
New ReviewThousands of Air Canada flight attendants are still striking, despite a federal labour board ruling that their defiance of a back-to-work order is “illegal”. In 1979, similiar actions resulted in a prison sentence for one union executive.
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Taoiseach says it is 'unsatisfactory' that Irish solder Sean Rooney's killer is still at large
It is “unsatisfactory” that the main person convicted for the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in 2022 is still at large, Ireland’s premier has said. Micheal Martin was speaking after a man was given a death sentence in Lebanon over...
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Algerian court convicts 2 former prime ministers of corruption
Both served under longtime president Abdelaziz Bouteflika who was pushed out by protesters earlier this year.
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UK politicians trade blows on anti-terror laws following London Bridge attack
Londoners have flocked to London Bridge to pay their respects to the victims of Friday's terror attack. The tributes come as investigators learn more about the attacker, who killed two people on the bridge before being shot by police....
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Government announces pot pardons
The Liberal government says it's addressing the issue of pardons for past pot convictions. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said there will be no further waiting period for people seeking pardons after they've served their sentences,...
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Douglas Garland's murder sentence
The man who murdered Kathy and Alvin Liknes and Nathan O'Brien received a rare punishment of life behind bars with no chance of parole for 75 years
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“60 days for appeal…” Latest update on Dahra Global case after Qatar commutes death penalty of ex-navy men
Days after Qatar commuted the death penalty of ex-Indian Navy officer, Ministry of External Affairs Minister on January 04 gave the latest updates on the issue and said that Death penalty has been reduced, however, court has given 60...
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Qatar Court commutes death sentence of ex-Navy men; What is India’s ‘next possible move’?
A day after the Court of Appeal of Qatar reduced the sentence of eight Indian ex-Navy personnel, the government said that it will discuss the next possible steps with the legal team and the family members of the former Navy men."The...
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Brazil’s Supreme Court sentences first Brasilia riot defendant to 17 years
Justices vote to convict Aecio Lucio Costa Pereira on charges that included armed association and an attempted coup.
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Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza handed 25-year sentence
A Russian court sentenced anti-war critic Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison for treason and denigrating the army
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What charges could Ottawa protesters, organizers face?
Toronto criminal defence lawyer Karen McArthur talks about what type of charges Ottawa protesters and protest organizers could face.
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What are Gladue reports?
Gladue reports explain an Indigenous person’s history, their family's history and their community's history to the courts, in order to take the individual’s unique circumstances and challenges into consideration.
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Sergei Tsikhanousky, the husband of Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana, given 18-year jail term
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said her husband -- a blogger and critic of disputed president Alexander Lukashenko -- was given the sentence on Tuesday.
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Turkey and Russia have highest incarceration rate, says Council of Europe report
A new report by the Council of Europe shows that the median age of inmates is 36 years, with 95% being men and only 5% women.