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Positives of Epilepsy
I know I have written many pieces about how awful epilepsy, seizures, and medications are. This piece, as the name states, is slightly different. I was thinking about it and realized there are a few good things that have come out of this awful diagnosis.
By Rene Peters6 months ago in Education
Our Incredible Eyes
Here are three of my short articles. British spelling. 1/3 Early primitive life on Earth had no eyes; then came simple eyespots or light receptors. Now, for the first time, organisms could detect some light and be aware of their environment.
By Unravelling the Universe6 months ago in Education
Words Do Hurt
Today is anti-bullying week. 20% of students will be bullied by the time they turn eighteen. Bullying is defined as any unwanted behavior by another person or group that creates a power imbalance and is repeated multiple times. It is seen as youth violence and is an adverse childhood experience. Bullying comes in many forms; there is physical bullying that involves tripping or kicking. Verbal bullying involves name-calling. Spreading rumors is considered relational/social bullying. Cyberbullying is harassing someone over technology and lastly damaging someone else’s property. Here are some ways to survive a bully if you end up having one.
By M.L. Lewis8 months ago in Education
Will You Be My Guinea Pig?
Now it's time to talk about guinea-pigs, because why not? Who among you would be foolhardy enough to claim guinea pigs an unworthy subject for literature? There's more to all this than meets the eye, so get ready for a tale of worlds colliding, oceans crossed by these fuzzy squeakers, which are according to some, always a satisfaction for the stomach. Prepare yourselves to hear marvels!
By Rob Angeli10 months ago in Education
3 Tips To Be A Successful Online Learner
While distance learning is not new, the number of students turning to online education is. And it is not limited to students. Many employers force their employees to take some form of online learning in order to keep their job. And, yes, I mean “force.”
By Stephanie J. Bradberryabout a year ago in Education
How To Write An Essay About A Haiku
It’s poetry month. So now is just as good a time as any to continue the Introduction to Poetry series. And I’m finally delivering on my promise to show you how to find enough analysis in a haiku to write an essay. Yippee!
By Stephanie J. Bradberryabout a year ago in Education
Write A Perfect Body Paragraph Every Time
If an essay were considered in terms of a sandwich, the top and bottom pieces of bread would be the introduction and conclusion. The actual contents of the sandwich—meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and et cetera—would be the body paragraphs. Just like you would not want your sandwich filled with cheap meat, imitation cheese, floppy lettuce and flavorless tomatoes, a teacher does not want paragraphs lacking in substance.
By Stephanie J. Bradberryabout a year ago in Education
The Writer's Workshop
Introduction The Writer's Workshop is an educational series in which seasoned/educated writers/authors will share their insights on developing writing skills. This Workshop is sponsored by Rick Henry Christopher and the Facebook group Vocal + Assist
By Rick Henry Christopher about a year ago in Education