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Angela Davis
Despite being on the FBI's Top Ten Most Wanted list, Angela Davis went on to become an international symbol of resistance against social injustice.
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Alice Walker
As the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Alice Walker helped to bring the Black experience to readers across the globe. A true trailblazer, her work continues to entertain and enlighten.
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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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Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
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Writing for Entertainment
Miss Palomine explains to the student that reading can be done for entertainment. She provides examples with “Super Dewey” and “Don’t Fear the Doctor.” She then reads aloud a humorous poem called “My Dog, Rex.”
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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...
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Leo Lionni
Miss Palomine tells the student about the biography of Leo Lionni and gives examples of some of his best-loved storybooks.
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Persuasive Ads
Miss Palomine explains to the student that aside from writing for entertainment and writing to provide information, there is a kind of writing called “persuasive writing.” She introduces persuasive writing by reading examples from three...
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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How The mediterranean Diet Improves Your Mood - What The Science Shows
Did you know that A healthy diet is associated with an approximately 30% reduction in the risk for depression and a 40% improvement in your thinking? There’s been a growing body of research showing an association between diet,...
All Ears English
1941 - What Is Critical Race Theory?
Have you heard the term critical race theory? Today Lindsay and Aubrey give you a high-level overview of the debate going on today in American culture and you'll get the vocabulary you need to start conversations about this crucial topic.
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How Tall Is That?
Miss Palomine uses various measuring tools to measure the height of herself and Socrates. She then explains how smaller measuring tools give a larger number than do bigger measuring tools and encourages the student to measure various...
The Guardian
Is this inclusive? Why only 4% of children's book heroes are BAME
More than 33% of students at UK schools are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, but only 4% of the protagonists in children's books in the UK are BAME. The publishing industry has made big claims about its push for inclusivity...
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Animal ASMR! | Hedgehog, Armadillo, Dragon!
Get to know some unique and unusual animals in a whole new up close and personal way! By listening to how their scales, quills, and armor sound you can experience how they feel by texture. Hedgehogs, armadillos, and dragons are incredible!
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Possessive Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns demonstrate proper English grammar by identifying and correctly using correct possessive pronoun case.
Mr. Beat
How Interracial Marriage Bans Ended | Loving v. Virginia
In episode 23 of Supreme Court Briefs, a woman with darker skin and a man with lighter skin get married and get arrested and kicked out of the state of Virginia. For several years, they fight for their marriage all the way to the Supreme...
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Text Structure and Genre
Text Structure and Genre shows how knowledge of the structure of a text can determine the genre of the text.
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Long Division: One-digit Divisor with Remainders
Are you starting to get the hang of long division? Don't worry if your numbers don't divide perfectly into each other, that's what "remainders" are for! In this MightyOwl lesson, we'll go over what a "remainder" is, and one way to write...
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Going Back to School: Classrooms, Teachers & School Supplies
Click here to access the flashcards that go with this video: https://mega.nz/file/iksCGKLT#9TPS8Ubdr7xmDHBCOe7BuM5D8CCeo2qk5A5EdVi2MWA Get ready to ace the new school year with our ultimate guide to all things to get you ready for Going...
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Entrepreneurship For Kids - Naomi's Decision
In this video, Naomi decides to become an entrepreneur to raise money for her school library
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How To Get Unstuck
Mathematician and bestselling author Ian Stewart describes how the process of writing his book Letter to a Young Mathematician gave him the chance to reflect upon what sort of unique advice he could give about the nature of mathematical...
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A Teacher's Impact
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) details how his life was profoundly affected by Mr. Jensen, his high school English teacher.
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Hitting the Road
Historian Nile Green (UCLA) describes how important it is for his research to travel and regularly interact with people on the ground.
The Guardian
Garth Nix on Gaming and Childhood Influences
Garth Nix answers fan questions. In this video, he discusses whether he would consider turning any of his books into video or role playing games, books from his childhood that inspired him and influenced his writing style, and shares his...