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Roll up, roll up, homeschoolers! Ed here, presenting the greatest show of learning and wonder. Step right up and prepare to be amazed!

November 11, 2024

Roll up, roll up, homeschoolers! Ed here, presenting the greatest show of learning and wonder. Step right up and prepare to be amazed!

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At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.

Armistice is Latin for to stand (still) arms.

Photo by Ellie Pourreza on Unsplash

Let's add some sparkle and pizzazz to our writing with figurative language!

Your Mission:

Explore different types of figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance.
Create examples of each type: Write sentences or short paragraphs using figurative language to describe a scene, object, or emotion.
Play with words: Experiment with different combinations of words and phrases to create unique and vivid imagery.

Bonus Challenges:

Identify figurative language in your favourite books or poems.
Write a poem or story that incorporates several types of figurative language.
Illustrate your figurative language creations to bring them to life.
Share your creative writing on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, vocabulary development, and a deeper understanding of how language can be used to create powerful effects.

Let's explore the incredible ways that animals and plants have adapted to survive in their environments!

Your Mission:

Choose an animal or plant that lives in a unique or challenging habitat (e.g., a camel in the desert, a cactus in the desert, a polar bear in the Arctic, or a Venus flytrap in a bog).
Research its adaptations: How has it evolved to survive in its environment? What special features or behaviours help it thrive?
Create a presentation, poster, or model showcasing your chosen organism and its adaptations.
Discuss the importance of adaptation for the survival of species.

Bonus Challenges:

Compare and contrast the adaptations of different organisms living in the same habitat.
Research the impact of environmental changes on the adaptations of organisms.
Learn about how humans have adapted to different environments throughout history.
Share your adaptation discoveries and creations on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages research skills, scientific inquiry, and an appreciation for the diversity and resilience of life on Earth.

Q: What do you call a sad strawberry?

A: A blueberry!

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