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Chindogu stands for strange tool. It was a term coined by Kenji Kawakami, a Japanese journalist who worked for the monthly managize mail order life. Japan is famous worldwide for its quirky inventions, but Kawakami did not intend for chindogus to be sold or reproduced. He manufactured a number of 'ununseless' inventions that attempt to solve day to day problems or simple inconveniences. His inventions are made from simple everyday objects and will sure to bring a smile, or at least a smirk. Thi

This 15 minute performance details the events of the Great Fire of London. It has 12 parts, featuring 4 narrators, The Farriner Family (who owned the bakery where the fire started) Samuel Pepys and his family, King Charles II and the mayor of London. This script has accurate dates and real characters that witnessed the fire on the 2nd of September 1666. Can be adapted for a smaller or larger cast.

Glossary defining basic poetry terminology in basic terms. Great for ESL or EAL as well as middle or lower achievers. terms included alliteration, imagery, compare, contrast, simile, metaphor, rhyme, line, stanza, repetition, rhythm, symbolism, literal, figurate, blank verse

This powerpoint includes a simple introduction to each persuasive technique. It gives examples and explanations, and ends with an activity.

Worksheet with simple subject and predicate. Examples and activities. Perfect homework worksheet or in class additional practice activity. Grade 4 ELA standard CCSSI_ELA Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*

PPT with short background of the poet, simple poetry glossary, and basic poetry exploration. Detailing repetition, rhyme, and discussing author's purpose.