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Be a builder with Floyd in this game that takes a look at possessive pronouns. In Sentence Builder: Pronouns, your first grader will choose the correct pronoun to fit snugly in the sentence on the top layer of the wall. A great way to get started on grammar, this game builds reading and writing skills.

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Kids build critical writing skills and practice completing sentences with simple pronouns in this interactive wall-building game.

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Join the fiesta in "Arcade" mode by tapping/clicking on the correct contraction spelling and using the slingshot to make the piñata burst open or play "Practice" mode to test your knowledge on contractions and hone your slingshot skills.

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Why do we write contractions?

Contractions are used during informal, casual writing, and speaking. They are used as a way of speaking quickly and more fluidly.

It is important to know when to use contractions. Contractions should only be used when writing is informal. Contractions should not be used in academic or other types of formal writing.

Apostrophes

Apostrophes are a form of punctuation. They have many uses, one of which is to help with forming contractions.

In the elongated version of phrases, we leave words just as they are, such as "Do not touch."

In a contraction, we use an apostrophe to signify that letters have been taken out: "Don't touch."

It is important to place the apostrophe in the correct place in the contraction.

Contractions with the verb "To Be"

Contractions with verb conjugations of the verb "to be" are some of the easiest and most straightforward. They mostly just require removing one or two letters and inserting an apostrophe.
Verb conjugations:
I am

Cross out the "a" and replace it with an apostrophe. Bring the letters together so it forms one word.

Contracted form = I'm

The contraction for "I am" is "I'm."

Repeat this for the rest of the "to be" conjugations. Simply remove the first letter of the second word and replace with an apostrophe.

It is important to always remember to write the apostrophe when forming a contraction.
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A contraction consists of two words that are combined to form one word. The verb 'contract' means 'to decrease in size.' When we write contractions, we are decreasing the word size. Contractions are used during informal, casual writing, and speaking. They are used as a way of speaking quickly and more fluidly.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Groups of hippos are led by one large male. The other members are females, their young, and a few young adult males. The leader of the group keeps control of his mating territory by fighting off rivals. The family group of hippos spends most of the day in the water.

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At an average height of around 5 m (16-18 ft.), the giraffe is the tallest land animal in the world.

Characterized by its long legs, long neck, and distinctive spotted pattern, many people first believed the giraffe was a cross between a leopard and a camel, which is reflected in its scientific name, Giraffa camelopardalis.

Giraffes live primarily in savanna areas in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Their extreme height allows them to eat leaves and shoots located much higher than other animals can reach. In particular, they seek out acacia trees. Their long tongues are helpful in eating because they help pull leaves from the trees. Spending most of the day eating, a full-grown giraffe consumes over 45 kg (100 lb.) of leaves and twigs a day.

The male giraffe is both taller and heavier than the female. Both sexes have skin-covered knobs, called ossicones, on the top of their heads. Female ossicones are smaller and have a small tuft of fur on top, while male ossicones are bald on the top. These knobs are used to protect the head when males fight, which involves swinging their necks at each other in a show of strength called "necking."

When giraffes walk, they move both legs on one side of their body and then both legs on the other side, which is unusual. However, they run in a similar style to other mammals, swinging their rear legs and front legs in unison. They can reach 55 km/h (35 mph) at full speed but only in brief spurts.

Giraffes sleep less than two hours a day. In general, they sleep with their feet tucked under them and their head resting on their hindquarters, but they can also sleep for short periods of time standing up.

Female giraffes can become pregnant at 5 years old. They carry a baby for 15 months and give birth while standing up. Newborns are about 2 m (6 ft.) tall and weigh 70 kg (150 lb.).

They live up to 25 years in the wild.

Conservation Status

Giraffes are classified by IUCN's Red List as vulnerable of extinction. After researchers surveyed the population in trucks, by foot, by aircraft, and by remote cameras, they confirmed the number of giraffes has plummeted 40% since 1985. With some subspecies, such as the reticulated giraffe, the situation is even more dire, with their population declining by nearly 80%.

Giraffes face several threats, including loss of habitat due to logging for firewood. They are also hunted for their meat, hides, and tails, which are valued by many African tribes.

What You Can Do to Help

To help preserve giraffe populations, boycott products made with giraffe body parts and encourage others to do the same.

Giraffe Distribution

Giraffe Resources

Blog Posts about the Giraffe

About the Author

P.A. Smith is a middle school Language Arts teacher. He is also a contributing editor of My House Rabbit.

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Spending most of the day eating, a full-grown giraffe consumes over 45 kg (100 lb) of leaves and twigs a day. Learn more giraffe facts at Animal Fact Guide!

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Skill: Cause and Effect Drag each cause (scoop of ice cream) to its effect (cone).

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What kid doesn't love ice cream? Use this activity for a simple and quick way to work on the reading skill of cause and effect. Simply look at the four scoops of ice cream on the left, which contain the cause, and try to match them with the their effect, listed on the cones to the right. Once you have found a match, drag the scoop of ice cream and place it on top of the cone. Just be sure to wipe your mouth when you are finished.

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Skill: Cause and Effect Drag each cause (scoop of ice cream) to its effect (cone).

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What kid doesn't love ice cream? Use this activity for a simple and quick way to work on the reading skill of cause and effect. Simply look at the four scoops of ice cream on the left, which contain the cause, and try to match them with the their effect, listed on the cones to the right. Once you have found a match, drag the scoop of ice cream and place it on top of the cone. Just be sure to wipe your mouth when you are finished.

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March of the Penguins (1/4) Movie CLIP - Protecting the Egg (2005) HD

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It is important to find the main idea when reading. The main idea tells what the paragraph is about. The other sentences are details that describe or explain the main idea.

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The Visualizing Game is part of WPSU’s Blue Ribbon Readers, a collection of seven interactive games designed to help elementary school students gain reading comprehension competences. Throughout the game students may practice creating and recalling mental images of the text. Some of the challenges involve static images and others use serial images-or "movies in the head."

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Use this video to introduce the reading comprehension strategy - visualizing.

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Skill: Main Idea
Read the story in the storm cloud, then strike the tree that shows the main idea.

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Finding the main idea of a paragraph is an important skills for elementary students. Being able to do so, shows that children are progressing beyond simple fluency and beginning to read for understanding.

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Picture sequencing games offer a range of cognitive, memory, language, and problem-solving benefits. They provide an interactive and entertaining way to enhance various skills, making them suitable to promote learning and skill development in an entertaining manner.

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