Elementary Statistics

Few other features are more characteristic of Beowulf than the use of numerous digressions and distinct episodes. While some scholars have made attempts to show that the digressions, or some of them at least, have something in them which is inappropriate to the main narrative and are detrimental to the poetic value of Beowulf, this essay will argue that the digressions and episodes provide a conscious balance and unity and, in fact, contribute to the artistic value of the poem. Beowulf scholar Adrien Bonjour divides the digressions and episodes into four categories: the Scyld episode; digressions concerning Beowulf and the Geats; historical or legendary digressions not connected with Beowulf and the Geats; and Biblical digressions. It is within this structure where we will explore specific digressions and determine their role in the poem.

Before we inspect specific digressions, it is important to provide a brief justification for their presence in … Read more

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The Situation

There are plenty of really funny individuals out there and many of them merit a great deal of respect for the time and energy they put into their trade. And, as a people, we like to laugh. Evidence of this fact is manifest in the myriad sitcoms, movies, and even TV stations dedicated to comedy. From visual puns to stand-up, comedy takes on many styles and forms of presentation.

The Problem

Ever since elementary school, some self-proclaimed comedians have realized that they can get a shock-inspired laugh by doing or saying something completely inappropriate. Boys would write cuss words in a comic book and girls would . . . well, I’m not sure what girls did. They had cooties when I was in elementary school. But I’m sure they had their nastiness as well. The problem? Some people never grew out of it. Many comedians think that they … Read more

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I love object lessons and using props to get my kids thinking about the Bible. It’s great how everyday things can spark our memory of a Bible story or certain Scripture. Here is a fun Bible school activity I think your kids will really enjoy. I call it “The Big Great Grab Bag” or “BGGB” for short.

Here’s what you do:

Below, I have given you a list of items that you can find easily around your house and many of the items at your local “Dollar” store. Three-dimensional objects will be the best, but if you are having a hard time locating, say a plastic toy horse, you could include a picture of that item. You will also need a very big and gaudy bag. I found mine at a garage sale. It’s big and gold and fun. If you are a man, you might want to bring in … Read more

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Filled with homes that are less than twenty years old and in good condition, the Hemingway Woods Subdivision located in Lake Orion, Michigan is a great place to live and raise a family.

The location of the Hemingway Woods Subdivision allows quick commute to many popular places inside and outside of Lake Orion. The subdivision is only ten minutes from The Palace of Auburn Hills, providing a short trip to Pistons games, concerts, and other activities. The Pine Knob Ski Resort is only fifteen minutes away from the subdivision, also providing an easy trip for some fun in the snow. Major roads such as West Clarkston Road, Joslyn Road, North and West Baldwin Roads, and South Lapper Road are just minutes from the Hemingway Woods Subdivision to provide quick access to many places.

Children living in the Hemingway Woods Subdivision can attend the neighborhood elementary school, Pine Tree elementary, or … Read more

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Assessment Packet

Table of Contents:

Assessment 1 The Names Test of Decoding
Assessment 2 Roswell-Chall Diagnostic Reading test
Assessment 3 Gates-McKillop-Horowitz Reading Diagnostic Test
Assessment 4 San Diego Quick Assessment or Graded Word List (GWL)
Assessment 5 The Developmental Spelling Test
Assessment 6 Wepman Auditory Discrimination Test
Assessment 7 The Harp Free Retell
Assessment 8 Barr Rubric for writing
Assessment 9 CLOZE
Assessment 10 Concepts About Print

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Assessment 1

Name of Assessment: The names Test of Decoding
Source: Phonics they use by Patricia M. Cunningham

Assessment Goal: A word decoding and word knowledge test using single and polysyllabic first and last names

Format: The test is made up of a set of 35 first and last names (70 words in all), representing various patterns, phonetic sounds, consonant blends, vowel sounds, and syllables. It is a more natural and appropriate set of words to decode, for students in grades four … Read more

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Back to school time is very excited for the little ones. Each year they get brand new clothes and brand new school supplies to start off the year with. Many may want to go shopping with their parents and buy all the cool stuff that is not really needed. Instead of purchasing the fad items, get only what they need for classes. The following are the top 10 essential back-to-school supplies for elementary students:

– Backpack – It is very important to get the younger children a smaller backpack than you would for your older kids or even yourself. They do not have to bring home much so loading them down with a heavy backpack is unnecessary. Make sure it fits them properly to protect the back.

– Crayons – All elementary schools require crayons for their students. You may be asked to supply just for your child or to … Read more

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