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Dyscalculia and Math Difficulties

Dyscalculia – Specific Learning Disability in Mathematics

Dyscalculia refers to a specific learning disability in mathematics. Individuals with dyscalculia suffer from an inability to memorize and retain mathematical concepts...

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Sep 26, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Beginning Consonant Blends

A consonant blend is when consonants are blended together, but each sound may be heard in the blend.

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Sep 23, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Free Comprehension Worksheets

Free printable comprehension worksheets with matching images and videos to help keep students engaged.

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Sep 23, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Comprehension Test: Planet Earth’s Seven Continents

Asia is the largest continent. It has the biggest land area and the world's biggest population. There are more than 4.4 billion people speaking nearly 2,300 living languages across Asia. You've probably considered some of the common ones, like Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.

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Sep 23, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Comprehension Test: Eva Peron – From Humble Beginnings to First Lady (Part 1)

A crowd assembles in the square outside a huge, pink palace. There is the sound of accordions, tango rhythm and popular songs. A woman in a fine dress emerges onto the balcony and begins to address the adoring mass. She breaks into song: “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.”

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Sep 22, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Comprehension Test: Reach for the Stars with Colonel Chris Hadfield

Imagine zipping around Earth in the International Space Station, seeing a new sunrise every 90 minutes. While orbiting you’re weightless, so instead of walking you fly and float. Right outside the Space Station there is no air and no pressure...

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Sep 7, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Comprehension Test: Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born to a Hindu family on October 2, 1869, in India. He was a lawyer, politician, social activist and writer who became the leader of the nationalist movement against the British rule of India.

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Aug 21, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Comprehension Test: Johnny Clegg, Musician and Philantropist

Johnny Clegg (1953-2019) was a South African musician, popularly called the “White Zulu.” His musical collaborations in the late 20th century made a powerful statement against apartheid...

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Aug 13, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Five Fun-Packed Activities for Rainy Days

At a loss for ideas during those dull, rainy days? These top five suggestions are sure to keep the family entertained for hours to come.

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Aug 11, 2020Susan du Plessis
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10 Steps to Teaching Perfect Writing

With the rapid expansion of the Internet, it is clear that the quality of English writing—both American and British—has taken a dive for the worst. “Netspeak” is obtrusively taking over most electronic communications, making good writing practices increasingly scarce.

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Aug 11, 2020Susan du Plessis
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The Floss Spelling Rule Explained

The Floss Rule is a simple spelling rule that helps students remember when to use a double consonant at the end of a word.

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Aug 10, 2020Susan du Plessis
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Consonant Digraphs: sh, ch, wh and th

A digraph is two letters that combine together to correspond to one sound (phoneme). Examples of consonant digraphs are sh, ch, wh and th.

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Aug 9, 2020Susan du Plessis