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Narrative writing tells a story Includes:   Accurate ordering of events Conflict that generates action A climax or turning point in the action  A satisfying resolution Uses: Stories Skits and plays Personal experience essays Plot summaries Persuasive Writing  expresses an opinion and attempts to convince the reader that this opinion is correct. Includes: A clear and direct opinion statement Specific facts Examples or statistics to back up the opinion and disprove opposing opinions Uses: Essays Editorial Book Reviews Descriptive Writing  gives a clear and vivid picture of a person, place, thing or event. Includes: A clear focus on the subject Significant details that appeal to the senses. Specific, lively, and interesting words Figurative language when appropriate. Uses: Poetry Character Descriptions Book Reports Science Observations Expository Writing gives facts or directions, identifies terms, or clarifies ideas. Includes: ...

Breastfeeding Myths Busted When it comes to breastfeeding this is the number 1 hot topic that people can't stop talking, because there are still a number of myths that continue to circulate around the globe. Here are few of the myths that I have collected. TRUE FALSE Many women do not produce enough milk. According to Gina Yong, "The vast majority of women produce more than enough milk. Indeed, an overabundance of milk is common. Most babies that gain too slowly, or lose weight, do so not because the mother does not have enough milk, but because the baby does not get the milk that the mother has. The usual reason that the baby does not get the milk that is available is that he is poorly latched onto the breast. This is why it is so important that the mother be shown, on the first day, how to latch a baby on properly, by someone who knows what she is doing." It is normal for breastfeeding to hurt Breast are sensitive for about two weeks after y...

Synonyms  words that have same meaning Antonyms are words that have opposite meaning. Anti  means opposite and nym  means name Examples: Bad Good Big Little Boy Girl Below Above Fast Slow ACTIVITY I Draw a line to match the synonyms Finish Journey Lamp Money Midday Light Cash Noon End Trip ACTIVITY II Draw a line to match the antonyms Big Loud Dark Fast Happy Quiet Slow Small Sad Light ACTIVITY III Read the word on the left and circle its synonym and cross out its antonyms on the right. 1. Best  Finest Last Poor 2. Light  Dark Dull Bright 3. Rich  Wealthy   Poor Needy 4. Talk Listen Speak Silent 5. Fog Mist Clear Sunny 6. Enter  Depart Arrive Exit 7. Future  Past Distant   Destiny 8. Child Kid Adult Parent 9. Cry Laugh Sob Smile 10. Close...