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Pub. Date
c1998
Description
Traces the life and literary achievements of American author, John Steinbeck. Examines how his concern for the underdog was expressed in his writing and often angered the establishment. Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Steinbeck was one the most celebrated authors of his day. Combines stories and recollections of friends and colleagues to reveal the brilliant mind and loving spirit behind the writing. Literary scholars discuss the controversy...
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
"The 'Steps4Kids Cursive' DVD shows: how to write all upper and lowercase letters (with 2 versions of the uppercase 'Q' and lowercase 'y' to conform with most writing programs); easy-to-remember tips to remember whether to connect uppercase letters and how to connect lowercase letters; the proper grips for both left and right handed children (special section for 'lefties'); colorful graphics with cursive sight words to help children learn to read...
Series
Signing time! volume 2
Pub. Date
c2002
Description
Teaches children 30 signs in American Sign Language. Signs are modeled by children and an adult.
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Addresses all Language Arts sections of the GED including essential rules of English grammar, usage, and mechanics plus principles that contribute to being a better reader and writer. DVD's provide a large variety of practice examples and techniques for handling challenging reading passages, editing exercises, and essay prompts.
Series
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
Students will become equipped with foundations of rhetorical knowledge and develop the tools for critical thinking, writing, and analysis. Topics include: analyzing prose; rhetorical style; analyzing writing; thesis statement & research; critical analysis and literary discourse; situational, verbal, and dramatic irony; MLA, APA, Chicago manual style; online databases and Internet sources.
Pub. Date
c2011
Description
For a generation raised on the ideology of "open source" and the ability to quickly cut and paste, the concept of plagiarism may seem foreign or passé. And that, of course, can lead to trouble. This video examines the behaviors that constitute plagiarism, their consequences, and the best ways to avoid them. Showing how accidental copying as well as willful plagiarism can occur, the program lays out the dangers of cheating, then illustrates the...
Pub. Date
2007
Description
Join in the fun with Marko, and learn how to brainstorm ideas for an assignment; find a hook to interest readers; organize sentences and ideas effectively; avoid unclear pronouns; use transitional phrases; involve readers with effective dialogue; enrich your work with similes, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification. Stories, essays, term papers, or standardized tests - whatever you write, Marko gives you proven strategies for getting remarkable...
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