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Unlike their peers, these two sisters did not live in the projects, not anywhere nearby. A beautiful middle-class home was their location, thanks to their single mother. Teenagers, and seeing the benefits of the drug game in their hometown of Syracuse, NY. The sisters, team up with their best friend to see if they could snatch a crumb off the pie.
If you are a teacher of grades K-6, you might be asking, Shoud I teach grammar in my class on a daily basis? How would I go about doing this? And how can I teach grammar so it isn't boring to my kids? Grammar Matters , Lynne Dofman and Diane Dougherty answer these questions and more. Using mentor texts as the cornerstone for how best to teach grammar, this book provides teachers with almost everything they need to get kids not only engaged but excited about learning grammar. Divided into four parts--Narrative Writing, Informational Writing, Opinion Writing, and Grammar Conversations--this hand reference provides practical teaching tips, assessment ideas, grammar definitions, and specific men...
As Christians, we are called and anointed to bring good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed. In The Everyday Advocate, Ross Murray helps Christians explore our individual callings to justice and start taking practical steps to live that out. The Everyday Advocate is for the layperson who feels overwhelmed by the world's troubles and helpless to address them. It is for the person who goes to church, hears the gospel, seeks to apply it to their lives, and yearns to be connected to, or create, a community that amplifies their voice and actions. It is also for pastors and faith leaders who want to help people think through their calling to advocacy and help co...
Award-winning author Tara L. Kuther presents Lifespan Development in Context, a topically organized version of her bestselling Lifespan Development text that provides a panoramic view of the many influences that shape human development. Kuther’s student-friendly narrative illustrates how the places, sociocultural environments, and ways in which we are raised influence who we become and how we grow and change throughout our lives. Three core themes resonate throughout each chapter: the centrality of context, the importance of research, and the value of applied developmental science. Foundational theories and classic studies are combined with contemporary research and culturally diverse perspectives for a modern introduction to the field that is both comprehensive and concise. Visual overviews, case studies, and critical thinking questions encourage self-reflection and class discussion, ensuring students have the tools they need to apply course concepts to their lives and future careers.
In the Second Edition of her award-winning, chronologically organized text, Lifespan Development: Lives in Context, author and teacher Tara L. Kuther explores the dynamic interactions between individuals, our genetic makeup, and the diverse contexts that shape our growth and development at every stage of life. With a clear and approachable writing style, Kuther integrates current research findings with foundational, classic theory and research to present a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the field. Lively feature boxes and critical thinking questions encourage students to compare concepts, apply theoretical perspectives, and consider applications of research findings in their own l...
Rashida Ivey, a high-ranking bank executive, has had much more success in her professional life than her personal one. Too many hours spent shuttling from branch to branch for her Savannah-based employers have left her little time to focus on her neglected love life. Everything changes when she meets Destiny Jackson. At first glance, Destiny appears to be too good to be true. Rashida's instincts tell her to stay away from the unemployed blue collar worker with the easy smile, but her heart says otherwise. Rashida's thriving career is on the fast track to the upper echelons of the banking industry. Will it survive a date with Destiny?
First, meet Jasmine, a teenage girl that lives with her single mother. Jasmine has some issues about her looks and the tragedies that surround her. She learns many valuable life lessons by escaping into her poems and asking her mother for advice. Next meet Monica, a teenage girl that feels like a baby will get her out of her destitute situation. Monica sets her plan into action only to find out that a baby does not make a situation better. Monica realizes that she has made a mistake and life is more complicated than it originally was at first.
The Veil of Deception By: Dashawn James This is not your typical run-of-the-mill book, nor is it a fairytale. From beginning to end, The Veil of Deception will grip you. You will cry and laugh, but in the end you will find joy with the so-called veil removed from your eyes. You will see how something so simple as a veil is turned into a deadly weapon. With a first look into how the veil was used throughout the author’s childhood, you’ll see the purpose of placing the veil over Dashawn’s eyes. You will see the ups and downs involved in the struggles of Dashawn’s life. You’ll learn who the person behind the weapon of the veil truly is.
Daily Warmups: Math Problems & Puzzles is packed with a variety of engaging math problems and puzzles that teachers and parents can use daily for children in grade 3. Included on each page are two reproducible problems that are challenging yet appropriate for third grade students and can be solved in about 10 minutes or less. All problems and puzzles are based on the NCTM standards. These problems develop problem-solving and other vital skills and get students warmed up and ready for further learning. They are ideal for early-morning or the beginning of math class exercises and can be worked independently or with a group. Answer key included. 128 pages. The top-selling teacher resource line, The 100+ Series(TM) features over 100 reproducible activities in each book!