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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My first babysitting job: 1 of 30
As a teen who lived out in the country I was often called upon to baby-sit for the teachers at my school. This was awesome as they usually paid well and I was needed every Saturday night. This took the pressure off me when my friends asked me what I did over the weekend.All I had to do was tell them I had to baby-sit and they... More..
Education > Adult Education Anxieties of adult learners: 2 of 30
With the economy changing, there will be more adult learners taking classes to help their chances of becoming employed or staying employed. Some adult learners may be getting their GED. Some adult learners may be finishing up their education after a long break from higher education. Some may even be just beginning their colle... More..
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases What is sick building syndrome?: 1 of 14
Sick building syndrome has come about as a term that describes a condition where air quality is very low in a work or school environment. This poor air quality can be caused by allergens such as dust, mold, or other contaminants. Buildings that have suffered repeated water damage are especially vulnerable to sick building s... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Understanding abstract art: 2 of 27
Abstract art: art that has its effect purely by use of color, line, and texture without reference to real things. Abstract art means different things to each individual. Understanding abstract art requires some effort on the part of the viewer. Some people are indifferent to abstract art and may walk right past it and move on... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Pets: 3 of 38
I had a tarantula once in my classroom as a class pet; I inherited him from another class. Or rather, I inherited her. I understand that only female tarantulas are sold as pets. I don't know why.This tarantula's name was Miss Emily. Emily entertained my third graders quite well by just existing which is pretty cool for a pet ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Memories of my grandmother: 4 of 50
My grandmother was born in 1903, four years before Oklahoma became a state. She was the daughter of a Pentecostal preacher/farmer and a homemaker. She never learned to drive a car and she raised six children in a hardscrabble existence in cheap oilfield renthouses. My mother was the second to the youngest in the family and he... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation What it is that makes life beautiful: 3 of 33
Every person has a different idea of what is worth living for and what makes life beautiful. For many of us, it is our memories. Here are mine. From time to time we all need to take a moment when we feel our moods start to swing from panic to sadness to hopeful mania (maybe it is just me). In times of stress, I have learned a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: College room mates from hell: 3 of 27
Roommates from hell, and train wrecks have nothing in common. The train wreck is over with quickly and the roommate from hell lasts an academic year, or until you can't take it anymore and MOVE OUT!My first college roommate was from the same state as me and I was so excited I thought we'd have a lot in common. We were both in... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Taking care of a dying loved one: 1 of 9
Since May 16, 2005, our lives have not been the same. My husband has nervous system damage apparently from a virus that caused the high fever. We've traveled to Mayo Clinic two times and to Dallas once for testing and only to find out we have no answer for why he experiences this. He experiences seizures very often, and at le... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills How to teach guided reading: 1 of 9
Teaching Guided Reading PracticeGuided reading is a part of the reading curriculum and its main goal is to allow the student to practice reading with support. Guided reading can take place one on one with a teacher, tutor, or parent. Guided reading can also take place in small groups with a teacher, reading specialist, or eve... More..