The document provides vocabulary words and definitions related to vowel diphthongs. It lists 15 words - foil, loud, gown, coil, growl, house, annoy, enjoy, cowboy, clown, mouse, round, moist, bounce, and spoil. Definitions are given for each word.
James Baldwin was an influential African American poet and writer. He grew up in Harlem and became a prominent intellectual during the civil rights movement, though his views became more militant over time. Baldwin wrote several acclaimed novels and essays that established him as a major voice in American literature and brought him recognition. He found escape and inspiration through reading as a child and had mentors like Richard Wright who encouraged his writing career, though he eventually moved to Paris to escape American racism.
This document discusses street literature and its place in library collections for pre-teens and teens. It defines street literature as reality-based stories set in urban neighborhoods that depict the daily lives and struggles of characters in a truthful way. The document advocates for including some street literature titles in libraries because the stories address universal themes and allow readers to relate to characters and situations. It also provides examples of classic and popular street literature authors and titles suitable for middle school and high school readers.
Black History Month is observed each February to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It began as Negro History Week in 1926, proposed by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to honor black history and contributions. Woodson chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. It was later expanded to a full month. The presentation discussed important abolitionists, civil rights leaders, inventors, scientists, athletes and shared the history of the presenter's family dating back to slavery and the post-Civil War period.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents who were both Baptist ministers. He attended Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary, becoming a Baptist minister himself in 1954. In 1955, Rosa Parks' arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and King rose to prominence as president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. King advocated for nonviolent protest and gave speeches across the country calling for racial equality and an end to segregation. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while supporting a sanitation workers' strike.
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926 to recognize African Americans' role in shaping US history. It is celebrated in February to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and Langston Hughes. Black History Month provides an opportunity to learn about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history and their ongoing impact on American society.
This Black History Month 'Power Point Slide Show' was one of the last emails that Clarencetta sent out before her 'Transition.' Cetta was a "Proud African American Woman." She was always willing to share funny emails and helpful information. Enjoy!
James Baldwin was an influential African American poet and writer. He grew up in Harlem and became a prominent intellectual during the civil rights movement, though his views became more militant over time. Baldwin wrote several acclaimed novels and essays that established him as a major voice in American literature and brought him recognition. He found escape and inspiration through reading as a child and had mentors like Richard Wright who encouraged his writing career, though he eventually moved to Paris to escape American racism.
This document discusses street literature and its place in library collections for pre-teens and teens. It defines street literature as reality-based stories set in urban neighborhoods that depict the daily lives and struggles of characters in a truthful way. The document advocates for including some street literature titles in libraries because the stories address universal themes and allow readers to relate to characters and situations. It also provides examples of classic and popular street literature authors and titles suitable for middle school and high school readers.
Black History Month is observed each February to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. It began as Negro History Week in 1926, proposed by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to honor black history and contributions. Woodson chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. It was later expanded to a full month. The presentation discussed important abolitionists, civil rights leaders, inventors, scientists, athletes and shared the history of the presenter's family dating back to slavery and the post-Civil War period.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to parents who were both Baptist ministers. He attended Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary, becoming a Baptist minister himself in 1954. In 1955, Rosa Parks' arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and King rose to prominence as president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. King advocated for nonviolent protest and gave speeches across the country calling for racial equality and an end to segregation. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee while supporting a sanitation workers' strike.
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926 to recognize African Americans' role in shaping US history. It is celebrated in February to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and Langston Hughes. Black History Month provides an opportunity to learn about the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history and their ongoing impact on American society.
This Black History Month 'Power Point Slide Show' was one of the last emails that Clarencetta sent out before her 'Transition.' Cetta was a "Proud African American Woman." She was always willing to share funny emails and helpful information. Enjoy!
Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier attended the 2013 NAACP Awards. The picture shows the two actors together at the event. Belafonte and Poitier were both pioneers for African American actors in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s, facing significant racial barriers and helping pave the way for future black actors and filmmakers.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Morehouse College and later Crozer Theological Seminary and University of Pennsylvania. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston and they married in 1953, having four children together. King became a pastor in Montgomery, Alabama in 1954. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 after Rosa Parks was arrested, which lasted over a year and ended segregation on public buses. King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington in 1963, calling for racial equality and justice. He was assassinated in 1968 while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
February, is Black History Month. This seems like a misnomer since African-American history is intertwined with all of Human history. Nonetheless, here is a short display and tribute to those who have struggled for freedom and recognition..
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland around 1820. She escaped from slavery in 1849 and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to lead over 300 slaves to freedom over the next 10 years. After the Civil War, Harriet continued advocating for freedom and equality, believing that all people deserved to be free.
Traditional African clothing and styles have influenced African American fashion and culture since the 1960s. Common women's styles include vibrant dresses and suits, while men often wear natural hairstyles. Soul food originated from inexpensive ingredients used by African Americans and now some traditional dishes use healthier options. Popular African American music genres are hip-hop, R&B, rap, jazz, and blues. African American art was influenced by African, European, and American traditions and has contributed greatly to modern American arts. Many African American holidays like Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrate their heritage and culture.
Rashmi Bansal is a writer, entrepreneur and youth expert from India. She has authored two bestselling books on entrepreneurship that profile 25 MBAs who left lucrative jobs to start their own businesses, and non-MBA entrepreneurs. Bansal is also a motivational speaker and mentor for students and young entrepreneurs. The document goes on to summarize chapters from Bansal's book that profile social entrepreneurs in India who have started businesses and organizations to create social change and impact lives.
The document summarizes two important events in African American history - the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln that freed slaves in Confederate states, and the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. It provides historical context for both events, including the struggles that led to them, key people involved, and their lasting impacts in advancing civil rights and equality.
Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech and the March on Washingtonguimera
Over 200,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963 for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march culminated with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. King said the march was the greatest demonstration of freedom in U.S. history. Images show the massive crowds that gathered for speeches and to protest racial inequality. The demonstration helped lead to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The document is a collection of quotes about dreams. It explores various themes around dreams including that dreams inspire goals and hope, big dreams require work to achieve, and that dreaming allows the imagination to envision possibilities. Dreams are seen as a form of planning and something we should hold onto despite challenges.
Remembering a Revolutionary: Martin Luther King's life in photosmaditabalnco
Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the American civil rights movement. The document provides a collection of photographs that depict important moments from King's life and career advocating for racial equality and nonviolent protest, including leading marches, delivering speeches, receiving awards, and spending time with his family. The photos provide a visual timeline of King's rise as a civil rights leader from the 1950s through the 1960s and demonstrate his significant impact and legacy.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland around 1820 and escaped in 1849. She made over 13 missions to rescue over 300 slaves using the Underground Railroad. Known as the "Moses of Her People," she led slaves to freedom along the secret network of safe houses. After the Civil War, she worked as a nurse and scout for the Union Army.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963. He faced many threats and challenges throughout his career advocating for racial equality and desegregation, including numerous arrests and assaults. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. His work and message had a profound and lasting impact on advancing civil rights in the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. nació en 1929 en Atlanta y murió en 1968 en Memphis. Estudió teología y se convirtió en pastor en 1954. Lideró el movimiento por los derechos civiles de forma pacífica, inspirándose en Gandhi. Organizó un boicot contra la segregación en los autobuses de Montgomery. Pronunció el famoso discurso "I Have a Dream" en la marcha sobre Washington de 1963. Fue asesinado en 1968 por James Earl Ray en Memphis.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia and became a prominent civil rights leader in the 1950s and 1960s. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to advance nonviolent protests against racial segregation and discrimination. King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, calling for an end to racism. Though he faced threats and imprisonment for his activism, King inspired millions with his message of equality and justice. He was assassinated in 1968 but remains one of the most celebrated figures in the American civil rights movement.
A Constant Attitude: Words of Wisdom From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Haiku Deck
This document is a collection of 11 photos from Flickr that have been shared with Creative Commons licenses allowing for reuse and sharing of the images. The photos cover a variety of subjects and were taken by several different photographers.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader born in 1929 who fought against racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent civil disobedience. He delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating for racial equality and was assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through peaceful protests and civil disobedience.
From Montgomery to Memphis: Lessons on Leadership from Dr. Martin Luther King...Generative Learning Group
From humble beginnings, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a nation – and the world – out of the chains of societal slavery. How did he achieve such lasting results? Leadership is a skill few individuals master. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of those individuals. This presentation explores King’s success and presents a framework in which anyone can learn to become a great leader.
The document defines words used in Lesson 6 of The Banks of Plum Creek including responsible meaning able to be trusted, darted meaning moved suddenly in a direction, jostling meaning people pushing or knocking against each other in a crowd, swerved meaning a car turning suddenly to avoid something, attentive meaning carefully listening or watching, pounced meaning eagerly jumping on something to take it, and contradicting meaning saying what someone has said is wrong.
The document provides a study review for a test that includes three sections: rounding numbers to the nearest place, performing addition, subtraction and multiplication operations on decimals and fractions, and determining if decimal expressions are equivalent.
This document defines and provides examples for 7 vocabulary words:
Tempted, insights, essence, indication, proposed, instinct, and baffled. It defines each word concisely and uses examples to illustrate how each word is used in a sentence. The document teaches the meaning and usage of these 7 vocabulary words.
This document defines 8 words: elongate, elastic, rigid, accumulate, underlying, intricate, vanish, and replenishing. Elongate means to stretch to a longer length. Elastic refers to something that stretches easily, while rigid is something that does not change shape easily. Accumulate means things collect over time. Underlying means something located beneath something else. Intricate describes something complicated with many small parts. Vanish means to disappear suddenly, and replenishing refers to something that needs refilling to be made complete again.
Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier attended the 2013 NAACP Awards. The picture shows the two actors together at the event. Belafonte and Poitier were both pioneers for African American actors in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s, facing significant racial barriers and helping pave the way for future black actors and filmmakers.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Morehouse College and later Crozer Theological Seminary and University of Pennsylvania. He met his wife Coretta Scott in Boston and they married in 1953, having four children together. King became a pastor in Montgomery, Alabama in 1954. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 after Rosa Parks was arrested, which lasted over a year and ended segregation on public buses. King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington in 1963, calling for racial equality and justice. He was assassinated in 1968 while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
February, is Black History Month. This seems like a misnomer since African-American history is intertwined with all of Human history. Nonetheless, here is a short display and tribute to those who have struggled for freedom and recognition..
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland around 1820. She escaped from slavery in 1849 and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, risking her life to lead over 300 slaves to freedom over the next 10 years. After the Civil War, Harriet continued advocating for freedom and equality, believing that all people deserved to be free.
Traditional African clothing and styles have influenced African American fashion and culture since the 1960s. Common women's styles include vibrant dresses and suits, while men often wear natural hairstyles. Soul food originated from inexpensive ingredients used by African Americans and now some traditional dishes use healthier options. Popular African American music genres are hip-hop, R&B, rap, jazz, and blues. African American art was influenced by African, European, and American traditions and has contributed greatly to modern American arts. Many African American holidays like Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrate their heritage and culture.
Rashmi Bansal is a writer, entrepreneur and youth expert from India. She has authored two bestselling books on entrepreneurship that profile 25 MBAs who left lucrative jobs to start their own businesses, and non-MBA entrepreneurs. Bansal is also a motivational speaker and mentor for students and young entrepreneurs. The document goes on to summarize chapters from Bansal's book that profile social entrepreneurs in India who have started businesses and organizations to create social change and impact lives.
The document summarizes two important events in African American history - the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Lincoln that freed slaves in Confederate states, and the 1963 March on Washington where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. It provides historical context for both events, including the struggles that led to them, key people involved, and their lasting impacts in advancing civil rights and equality.
Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech and the March on Washingtonguimera
Over 200,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963 for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march culminated with Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. King said the march was the greatest demonstration of freedom in U.S. history. Images show the massive crowds that gathered for speeches and to protest racial inequality. The demonstration helped lead to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The document is a collection of quotes about dreams. It explores various themes around dreams including that dreams inspire goals and hope, big dreams require work to achieve, and that dreaming allows the imagination to envision possibilities. Dreams are seen as a form of planning and something we should hold onto despite challenges.
Remembering a Revolutionary: Martin Luther King's life in photosmaditabalnco
Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal leader in the American civil rights movement. The document provides a collection of photographs that depict important moments from King's life and career advocating for racial equality and nonviolent protest, including leading marches, delivering speeches, receiving awards, and spending time with his family. The photos provide a visual timeline of King's rise as a civil rights leader from the 1950s through the 1960s and demonstrate his significant impact and legacy.
Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland around 1820 and escaped in 1849. She made over 13 missions to rescue over 300 slaves using the Underground Railroad. Known as the "Moses of Her People," she led slaves to freedom along the secret network of safe houses. After the Civil War, she worked as a nurse and scout for the Union Army.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 and delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963. He faced many threats and challenges throughout his career advocating for racial equality and desegregation, including numerous arrests and assaults. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated while standing on the balcony of his hotel room in Memphis, Tennessee. His work and message had a profound and lasting impact on advancing civil rights in the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. nació en 1929 en Atlanta y murió en 1968 en Memphis. Estudió teología y se convirtió en pastor en 1954. Lideró el movimiento por los derechos civiles de forma pacífica, inspirándose en Gandhi. Organizó un boicot contra la segregación en los autobuses de Montgomery. Pronunció el famoso discurso "I Have a Dream" en la marcha sobre Washington de 1963. Fue asesinado en 1968 por James Earl Ray en Memphis.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia and became a prominent civil rights leader in the 1950s and 1960s. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott and founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to advance nonviolent protests against racial segregation and discrimination. King delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, calling for an end to racism. Though he faced threats and imprisonment for his activism, King inspired millions with his message of equality and justice. He was assassinated in 1968 but remains one of the most celebrated figures in the American civil rights movement.
A Constant Attitude: Words of Wisdom From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Haiku Deck
This document is a collection of 11 photos from Flickr that have been shared with Creative Commons licenses allowing for reuse and sharing of the images. The photos cover a variety of subjects and were taken by several different photographers.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader born in 1929 who fought against racial segregation and discrimination through nonviolent civil disobedience. He delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating for racial equality and was assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for combating racial inequality through peaceful protests and civil disobedience.
From Montgomery to Memphis: Lessons on Leadership from Dr. Martin Luther King...Generative Learning Group
From humble beginnings, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a nation – and the world – out of the chains of societal slavery. How did he achieve such lasting results? Leadership is a skill few individuals master. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of those individuals. This presentation explores King’s success and presents a framework in which anyone can learn to become a great leader.
The document defines words used in Lesson 6 of The Banks of Plum Creek including responsible meaning able to be trusted, darted meaning moved suddenly in a direction, jostling meaning people pushing or knocking against each other in a crowd, swerved meaning a car turning suddenly to avoid something, attentive meaning carefully listening or watching, pounced meaning eagerly jumping on something to take it, and contradicting meaning saying what someone has said is wrong.
The document provides a study review for a test that includes three sections: rounding numbers to the nearest place, performing addition, subtraction and multiplication operations on decimals and fractions, and determining if decimal expressions are equivalent.
This document defines and provides examples for 7 vocabulary words:
Tempted, insights, essence, indication, proposed, instinct, and baffled. It defines each word concisely and uses examples to illustrate how each word is used in a sentence. The document teaches the meaning and usage of these 7 vocabulary words.
This document defines 8 words: elongate, elastic, rigid, accumulate, underlying, intricate, vanish, and replenishing. Elongate means to stretch to a longer length. Elastic refers to something that stretches easily, while rigid is something that does not change shape easily. Accumulate means things collect over time. Underlying means something located beneath something else. Intricate describes something complicated with many small parts. Vanish means to disappear suddenly, and replenishing refers to something that needs refilling to be made complete again.
This document discusses helping verbs and provides examples. Helping verbs help express the action or state of being of the main verb. Commonly used helping verbs include forms of be, do, have, and modal verbs. When a main verb is paired with a helping verb, they form a verb phrase that conveys the tense, aspect, or mood of the action or state.
This document contains a vocabulary lesson on words containing VCV patterns, listing 20 words along with their definitions and part of speech. The words include common nouns like closet and ocean, verbs like pretend and define, and adjectives such as honest and decent. Definitions provide the core meaning of each word, such as editor being defined as "one who revises material for production."
Plants produce food through the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis occurs in the leaves and uses water from the soil, carbon dioxide from the air, and energy from sunlight to produce sugar, which is the plant's food. The roots take in water and nutrients from the soil, while the stems transport water and nutrients to the leaves. The leaves contain chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place and oxygen is released as a byproduct. Plants are producers that make their own food through photosynthesis to support other living things in the ecosystem.
The document summarizes the secession of Southern states from the United States and formation of the Confederacy in 1861. Key events included:
- Seven Southern states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas) seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America, electing Jefferson Davis as President.
- Four more states (Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia) also seceded and joined the Confederacy.
- Tensions escalated and the American Civil War began as the Union and Confederacy reached a breaking point over the issues of slavery and states' rights. The nation was divided.
The document lists 20 random words and then defines 7 additional words. It contains lists of miscellaneous words and definitions but does not seem to form a coherent story or message.
This document contains 10 vocabulary words and their definitions: absentminded, eminent, disgruntled, modest, concoction, inadequate, amends, aghast, dismayed, and charity. The words are related to feelings, personality traits, and other abstract concepts.
The document provides tips for preparing, cooking, and cleaning up food safely. It recommends washing hands and surfaces thoroughly, separating raw meats from other foods during preparation and storage, fully cooking meats to proper internal temperatures, and promptly refrigerating or discarding leftovers within five days.
The document provides safety tips for using the kitchen and appliances. It advises getting permission from an adult before using the stove, oven or microwave and turning pot handles inward on the stove. It also recommends wearing oven mitts to handle hot items, being careful of steam from microwaves, keeping clothes away from burners, and always getting permission and help from an adult for any kitchen work.
The document defines adverbs as words that describe verbs and provide more information about how, where, or when an action occurs. It provides examples of adverbs that answer "how," "where," and "when" and explains how to use -ly, -er, and -est endings to compare two or more actions. The document concludes by advising against using double negatives and providing sample adverbs to use in a sentence.
Dred Scott was an enslaved man who sued for his freedom after living on free land, but the Supreme Court ruled against him in the Dred Scott decision. Many abolitionists worked to end slavery through newspapers, speeches, and the Underground Railroad network, which helped enslaved people escape to freedom. John Brown attempted to arm enslaved people to fight for their freedom but was caught and hanged. Women like Harriet Tubman, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Lucretia Mott also fought to end slavery and promote women's rights.
This document provides a list of 20 words that follow the VCCCV syllable pattern. The words cover a range of parts of speech including nouns, verbs, and adjectives related to government, language, structures, emotions, commerce, memory, and more. The list appears to be examples for a lesson about identifying words that match the specified phonetic pattern.
The document outlines 14 rules for capitalization in the English language. It discusses capitalizing the first word of sentences, pronouns, names of people, places, geographic features, directions, businesses, events, languages, titles, and more. The rules provide guidance on when to capitalize or not capitalize terms depending on context and use.
This document contains a vocabulary lesson on words with variant vowels and diphthongs. It lists 20 words along with their definitions. The words include counter, fraud, oyster, appoint, drawn, awning, laundry, feud, shawl, jewel, royalty, powder, annoying, cashew, scoop, bamboo, browse, ointment, rooster, and rescue.
The document discusses the difference between common nouns and proper nouns. Common nouns refer generally to people, places, or things, while proper nouns specifically name a particular person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are always capitalized. Examples provided are "man, book, bridge" as common nouns and "Thomas Edison, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The Golden Gate Bridge" as proper nouns. The document then provides a practice question to test understanding of common versus proper nouns.