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The Prefix MULTI-: A FREE Morphology Lesson
Morphology is a powerful tool for teaching older students both decoding longer words and understanding new vocabulary words. We use...
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Free Morphology Practice Presentations for Reading Teachers Homepage
In the vast and intricate landscape of language education, the teaching of morphology—the study of the forms of words and their smallest...
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Free Engage New York Math Resources
If you have found this page, you already know about Engage New York Math. This is an amazing program created to teach all of the Common...
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Neo-Confucianism and Buddhism in East Asia for AP World History
Neo-Confucianism and Buddhism deeply influenced East Asian intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life through a complex interplay of...
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A Free Reading Passage on Kay Bailey Hutchison
Kay Bailey Hutchison, a pioneering figure in Texas and national politics, broke significant ground as the first woman elected to...
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A Free Reading Passage on Dr. Hector Garcia
Dr. Hector P. Garcia emerged as a pivotal figure in the Mexican American civil rights movement, founding the American GI Forum to...
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A Free Reading Passage on James Hogg, the First Native-Born Texan Governor
James Stephen Hogg, the first native-born governor of Texas, served from 1891 to 1895 and is remembered for his progressive reforms,...
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A Free Reading Passage on Oveta Culp Hobby
Oveta Culp Hobby was an influential American leader known for her pioneering roles as the first director of the Women’s Army Corps during...
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A Free Reading Passage on Manuel C. Gonzales
Manuel C. Gonzales was a pivotal figure in the Mexican American civil rights movement, dedicating his life to advocating for the rights...
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A Free Reading Passage on Lulu Belle Madison White
Lulu Belle Madison White was a formidable civil rights activist in Texas, renowned for her leadership in the NAACP and pivotal role in...
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A Free Reading Passage on Jane McCallum
Jane McCallum was a key figure in Texas history, renowned for her leadership in the women’s suffrage movement and her transformative...
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A Free Reading Passage on Ann Richards
Ann Richards, the 45th Governor of Texas, was a dynamic political figure known for her sharp wit and progressive policies, serving from...
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Barbara Jordan, the First Female Senator in the Texas Legislature
Barbara Jordan was a groundbreaking American politician and civil rights leader, remembered for being the first African American woman...
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Miriam A. Ferguson, the First Female Governor of Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson, the first female governor of Texas, broke significant gender barriers in American politics during the early 20th...
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Filial Piety in East Asia for AP World History
Filial piety in East Asia is an illustrative example of the Developments in East Asia from 1200 to 1450 topic in Unit 1 of AP World...
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Developments in Europe from 1200 to 1450 for AP World History
In today’s presentation, we will explore the developments in Europe between 1200 and 1450, an era marked by profound changes and enduring...
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State Building in Africa for AP World History
Africa’s history is marked by the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms and empires, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Africa’s...
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Developments in Dar al-Islam from 1200 to 1450 for AP World History
The developments in Dar al-Islam from 1200 to 1450 represented an important part of the Golden Age of Islam. Spanning from the Iberian...
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Developments in South and Southeast Asia from 1200 to 1450 for AP World History
The developments in South and Southeast Asia from 1200 to 1450 marked dynamic cultural, political, and economic transformations. This era...
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Developments in East Asia from 1200 to 1450 for AP World History
In this exploration, we turn our gaze to East Asia between 1200 and 1450, a period marked by profound transformations and enduring...
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