Everything on Writing a Persuasive Essay

persuasion:  noun 1. urging, influencing, conversion, inducement;  noun 2. belief, views, opinion,

How to Write a Persuasive Essay – Pre-Writing

Topic-O-Rama – interactive

Pre-Writing: How to Plan Your Persuasive Essay

Create a Persuasion Map – Interactive

How to Write a Thesis Statement

Thesis Buildter – interactive

Writing a Persuasive Essay

Persuasive Essay – simple with graphic organizers

Writing Persuasive/Argumentative Essays

How to Write a Persuasive Essay

Persuasive Writing

How to Write a Persuasive Essay

How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay

Editing Your Persuasive Essay

Write Your Outline

Transition Words and Phrases

Outline for Persuasive Essay[1]   (left click to move outline up and down for viewing)

Everything Algebra 2, part 2

Algebra 2

Algebra 2

The end of the school year is only a few weeks away…that means final exams.  As I prepared the second semester final exam study guide, I thought it would be a great resource to include YouTube.com Algebra video links for my high school students to access for extra Algebra 2 study help.  I couldn’t think of a better place to publish them…so here they are!  Good luck on your Algebra 2 exam!  Remember, your teacher wants you to ask questions and come in for extra help!

To other students…you can use this site for Algebra test help throughout the year.  (YouTube videos will be added for the first semester as soon as I can get to it.)

The following sections are aligned with McDougal Little Algebra 2 text:

6.1  Using Properties of Exponents

6.2  Synthetic Substitution and Graphing Polynomials

6.3  Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials, part 1

6.3  Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials, part 2

6.3 Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials, part 3

6.4  Factoring and Solving Polynomial Equations, part 1

6.4  Factoring and Solving Polynomial Equations, part 2

Factoring Completely

6.5 Remainder and Factor Theorems, part 1

6.5  Remainder and Factor Theorems, part 2

6.6  Finding Rational Zeros, part 1

6.6  Finding Rational Zeros, part 2

6.7  Using the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, part 1

6.7  Using the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, part 2

6.7  Using the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, part 3

6.8  Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions, part 1

6.8  Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions, part 2

7.1  nth Roots and Rational Exponents, part 1

7.1  nth Roots and Rational Exponents, part 2

7.2  Properties of Rational Exponents, part 1

7.2  Properties of Rational Exponents, part 2

7.2  Properties of Rational Exponents, part 3

7.2  Properties of Rational Exponents, part 4

7.3  Power Functions and Function Operations, part 1

7.3  Power Functions and Function Operations, part 2

7.4  Inverse Functions, part 1

7.4  Inverse Functions, part 2

7.5  Domain and Range

What is the Domain and Range

7.6  Solving Radical Equations, part 1

7.6  Solving Radical Equations, part 2

9.1  Direct and Inverse Variation

9.2  Graphing Simple Rational Functions (Asymptotes), part 1

9.2 and 9.3  Graphing Simple Rational Functions (Asymptotes), part 2

9.4  Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

Simplifying Rational Expressions

9.5  Addition, Subtraction, and Complex Fractions

Complex Fractions

Complex Fractions

9.6  Solving Rational Equations

Solving Rational Equations

10.1  Midpoint Formula

Distance Formula

10.2  Parabolas

10.4  Ellipses

10.5  Hyperbolas

Everything Solar System for Kids

My granddaughter, Kaitlin, is in the 2nd grade. She has been learning about the Solar System. Last week while she was visiting, Kaitlin and I put together this Solar System list of resources to help her study for her test on the Solar System. Since I am a teacher, I just had to include some Solar System teacher resources, too. We hope this helps you with your lessons on the Solar System and you get an A+ (100%), just like Kaitlin did!

Solar System for Younger Kids:

Solar System for Older Kids:

Solar System Themed Games

Solar System for Teacher’s Resources:

Solar System Videos

Celebrate National Nutrition Month – Berry Recipes

Did you know…created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association, National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices. And what better food choice is there other than delicious, colorful antioxidant-packed berries?


This March, Driscoll’s encourages you to make informed food choices by adding nutrient rich berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries, to your daily diet.

The below breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes from Driscoll’s are sure to help you make the most out of March.

Breakfast:

Raspberry – Orange Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20 Minutes
Cool Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 10 Muffins

1 6 ounce package Driscoll’s Raspberries
1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup sour cream
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
2-3 teaspoons grated orange zest (about 1 orange)
¼ cup orange juice
1 large egg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a muffin tin with 10 paper liners or coat with cooking spray.
Rinse and drain berries. Pat dry with paper towel.
Stir together flour, baking powder and baking soda in a small bowl.
Combine sour cream, brown sugar, oil, zest, juice and egg in a large bowl. Stir in flour until partially moistened. Add raspberries and stir in gently until evenly mixed. Do not over-stir.
Divide batter evenly between muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake 20 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan 5 minutes.
Serve warm or remove and place on wire rack to cool completely.

Lighten Up this recipe by replacing the sour cream with the equivalent amount of fat free sour cream or plain low fat yogurt.

Lunch:

Blackberry and Pear Asian Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

1 package (5-6 ounces) spring mix lettuces
1 package (6-ounce) Driscoll’s Blackberries, rinsed and drained
1 ripe pear, cored and cubed
3/4 cup sliced or cubed cucumber
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup purchased Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing

Arrange lettuce, blackberries, pear, cucumber, green onion and almonds evenly on four salad plates.
Drizzle salads with dressing to taste.

Lighten Up the recipe by using reduced calorie salad dressing.

Dinner:

Turkey-Berry Spring Rolls

Makes: 6 Servings (24 Rolls)

Spring Rolls
12 rice-paper wrappers (8-inch round)
1 ½ pound sliced smoked turkey, cut into thin strips
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into strips
2 green onions cut into strips
2 cups Driscoll’s Strawberries, hulled and chopped
1 ripe mango, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup peanuts, chopped

Dipping Sauce
½ cup Driscoll’s Raspberries
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Mash raspberries with a fork in a small bowl; stir in remaining ingredients.

To Assemble: Working with one sheet of rice paper at a time, dip sheet in bowl of hot water until softened, 20 to 25 seconds. Arrange one-twelfth of turkey horizontally in lower third of wrapper, leaving a 1-inch border on either end.

Top with one-twelfth of remaining ingredients; fold in ends and tightly roll up. Cover with damp paper towels. Repeat process. Cut rolls in half; arrange halves seam side down on serving plates. Serve with dipping sauce.

For more delicious, healthy berry recipes visit Driscoll’s.

Say I Love You Gift Pillowcases

Let your pillow talk be your pillow talk with these “Say I Love You” pillowcases. Whether you are together or a distance apart, these love pillowcases are perfect for reminding you both to say I love you each and every night and each and every day, not just on Valentine’s Day.


Say I Love You Pillowcases
Say I Love You Pillowcases

Pillowcases (set of 2). No pillows included. Free gift message card. Color: White. Fits most standard and queen size pillows. Size: 30 x 20 inches (75 x 50 cm). Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors, no bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron decoration. Cotton / polyester mix fabric.

Gift wrapping is available on this item.

Boy Meets Girl Say I Love You Couple Gifts

BoldLoft’s signature series, Boy Meets Girl, featuring heartwarming images of perfect pairs, brings the complex joy of everyday love to life. Gifts for Valentine’s Day selections include couple pillowcases, body pillow cases, and his and hers coffee mugs. Boy Meets Girl gifts are perfect for occasions like wedding, anniversary, and Valentine’s Day.

Whether you are miles apart (Gifts for Long Distance Love) or living together, Boy Meets Girl gifts show that special someone how much you care about being a pair.