Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “John Locke”? Pronounced: {jän} {läk} An English philosopher (1632-1704) who wrote Treatises of Government. He believed everyone was born with natural rights such as life, liberty and property. He supported the contract theory of government. John Locke
New Word of the Day – Calf
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Calf”? Pronounced: {kaf} A young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year. As a baby, it is called a calf. A calf will weigh approximately 60 to 100 pounds at birth. Within an hour of birth, […]
New Word of the Day – “Clouds”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Clouds”? Pronounced: {klawdz} Clouds are made up of a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. Are you a sky watcher? Do you like to look at the clouds? The different weather patterns […]
New Word of the Day – Slave Codes
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Slave Codes?” Pronounced: [slāv] [kōds] A set of laws that regulated slavery and defined the relationship between slaves and free people. Slave Codes
New Word of the Day – Triangular Trade
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Triangular Trade?” Pronounced: [trīˈaNG ɡyə lər] [ treid] Exchanges of goods between Great Britain, Africa and British colonies in North America. This included slaves, cash crops, and manufactured goods Triangular Trade
New Word of the Day – Indentured Servant
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Indentured Servant?” Pronounced: [ inˈden(t)SHər ] [ sərvənt] Many poor Europeans bought passage to the American colonies by agreeing to work as a servant for four or more years. They also received free food, clothing, and shelter. Indentured Servant
New Word of the Day – Proprietary Colony
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Proprietary Colony?” Pronounced: [ pruh·prai·uh·teh·ree ] [ käl-ə-nē ] This usually referred to a colony in North America in the 1600’s owned by an individual. The individual could govern it any way he wanted in terms of appointing officials, coining money, […]
New Audiobook – Just For You!
Audiobooks are great! The audiobook, Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales, will be available soon! Audiobooks have been used with second-language learners, learning-disabled students, and struggling readers or non readers. Most audiobooks have proven successful in helping these students to access literature and enjoy books. Many are finding out though they are also useful with […]
AUDIOBOOKS
Audiobooks are terrific tools to use to increase one’s vocabulary. Vocabulary plays an important part in learning how to read. Beginning readers use the words they hear orally to make sense of the words they see in print. Audiobooks help build young reader’s vocabulary skills. Have fun listening to audiobooks.
New Word of the Day – William Penn
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “William Penn?” Pronounced: [ wil-yuh m ] [ pen ] He was an English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania. King Charles II gave him permission to create the colony south of New York. William Penn
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