Where I'm from

Where I'm from

Author: Steven Borsman

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13:

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"In the Fall of 2010 I gave an assignment in my Appalachian Literature class at Berea College, telling my students to write their own version of "Where I'm From" poem based on the writing prompt and poem by George Ella Lyon, one of the preeminent Appalachian poets. I was so impressed by the results of the assignment that I felt the poems needed to be preserved in a bound document. Thus, this little book. These students completely captured the complexities of this region and their poems contain all the joys and sorrows of living in Appalachia. I am proud that they were my students and I am very proud that together we produced this record of contemporary Appalachian Life" -- Silas House


Ben's Dream

Ben's Dream

Author: Chris Van Allsburg

Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780395874707

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Lulled to sleep by the rhythm of the rain as he studies for his geography test, Ben dreams that his house is set adrift on a 'round-the-world course, carrying him past the incredible structures that are merely pictures on the pages of his book. "The story idea . . . is illustrated in the artist's meticulous drawings, marvels of symbolism, reality, imagination, and perspective".--"Publishers Weekly".


Away in a Star Sled (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #8)

Away in a Star Sled (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #8)

Author: Geronimo Stilton

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1338035568

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Spacemouse Geronimo Stiltonix's adventures are out of this world! Each year on the Night of Dancing Stars, the elfix aliens distribute gifts to all the creatures of the galaxy. But this year, the holiday is fast approaching, and the spacemice discover that the elfix have all disappeared! Can Geronimo Stiltonix and his crew find them before their special night?


Psychology of Academic Cheating

Psychology of Academic Cheating

Author: Eric M. Anderman

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2011-04-28

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 0080466494

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Who cheats and why? How do they cheat? What are the consequences? What are the ways of stopping it before it starts? These questions and more are answered in this research based investigation into the nature and circumstances of Academic Cheating. Cheating has always been a problem in academic settings, and with advances in technology (camera cell phones, the internet) and more pressure than ever for students to test well and get into top rated schools, cheating has become epidemic. At the same time, it has been argued, the moral fiber of society as a whole has dampened to find cheating less villainous than it was once regarded. Who cheats? Why do they cheat? and Under what circumstances? Psychology of Academic Cheating looks at personality variables of those likely to cheat, but also the circumstances that make one more likely than not to try cheating. Research on the motivational aspects of cheating, and what research has shown to prevent cheating is discussed across different student populations, ages and settings. - Summarizes 50 years of academic cheating trends in K-12 and postsecondary institutions - Examines the methodology of academic cheating including the effect of new technologies - Reviews and discusses existing theories and research about the motivation behind academic cheating


The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown

The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown

Author: Crystal Allen

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0062342355

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A hilarious and spunky new heroine in the vein of the heroines of such beloved books as Ramona the Pest, Ivy and Bean, and Clementine, from Crystal Allen—the acclaimed author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy. Nine-year-old Mya Tibbs is boot-scootin’ excited for the best week of the whole school year—SPIRIT WEEK! She and her megapopular best friend, Naomi Jackson, even made a pinky promise to be Spirit Week partners so they can win the big prize: special VIP tickets to the Fall Festival! But when the partner picking goes horribly wrong, Mya gets paired with Mean Connie Tate—the biggest bully in school. And she can’t get out of it. Good gravy. Now Naomi is friend-ending mad at Mya for breaking a promise—even though Mya couldn’t help it—and everyone at school is calling Mya names. Can Mya work with Mean Connie to win the VIP tickets and get her best friend back?


The Laura Line

The Laura Line

Author: Crystal Allen

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-04-23

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0062208446

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A touching and funny story of one girl’s journey to discover where she came from and the unlimited possibilities of who she can become, from Crystal Allen, the acclaimed author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy and The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown. Laura Dyson wants two things in life: to be accepted by her classmates and to be noticed by ultracute baseball star Troy Bailey. But everyone at school teases her for being overweight, and Troy won’t give her a second glance. Until one day, their history teacher announces a field trip to the run-down slave shack on her grandmother’s property. Heck to the power of no way! Her grandmother insists that it’s more than just an old shack; it’s a monument to the strong women in their family—the Laura Line. But Laura knows better: her classmates will never accept her once they see the shack. So she comes up with the perfect plan to get the trip canceled . . . but when a careless mistake puts the shack—and the Laura Line—in jeopardy, Laura must decide what’s truly important to her. Can Laura figure out how to get what she wants at school while also honoring her family’s past?


Saving Literacy

Saving Literacy

Author: Susan Rich Sheridan

Publisher: Infinity Pub

Published: 2014-04-09

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780741457530

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Dr. Susan Rich Sheridan is a scholar/teacher with degrees in English, Art, and Education. Her book, Saving Literacy, introduces a brain-based theory and a Scribbling/Drawing/Writing practice for children 10 months to six years. Developmental benchmarks, lesson plans, evaluation tools, and research questions are included, designed for professional caregivers: preschool and daycare providers, elementary school teachers, art teachers and therapists, child psychologists, speech pathologists, and researchers in child development, education and brain science. The goals of the program are sustained attention, emotional control and connection, expanded speech and literacy. Autism and the effects of technology are discussed.


From the Campfire to the Holodeck

From the Campfire to the Holodeck

Author: David Thornburg

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1118633938

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How to optimize educational spaces and teaching practices for more effective learning Author David Thornburg, an award-winning futurist and educational consultant, maintains that in order to engage all students, learning institutions should offer a balance of Campfire spaces (home of the lecture), Watering Holes (home to conversations between peers), Caves (places for quiet reflection), and Life (places where students can apply what they've learned). In order to effectively use technology in the classroom, prepare students for future careers, and incorporate project-based learning, all teachers should be moving from acting as the "sage on the stage" to becoming the "guide on the side." Whether you are a school administrator interested in redesigning your school or a teacher who wants to prepare better lessons, From the Campfire to the Holodeck can help by providing insight on how to: Boost student engagement Enable project-based learning Incorporate technology into the classroom Encourage student-led learning From the Campfire to the Holodeck is designed to help schools move from traditional lecture halls (Campfires) where students just receive information to schools that encourage immersive student-centered learning experiences (Holodecks).


The Roller Coaster Ride

The Roller Coaster Ride

Author: David Broadbent

Publisher: Child's Play Library

Published: 2021-03

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781786285607

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Vincent and Grandma are off to visit the amusement park at the beach. They spend the bus journey talking about the wonderful rides there. Vincent can't wait to ride on the big roller coaster! But when they arrive at the beach, his hopes are dashed. Will Grandma be able to save the day? -- Back cover.