Every great joke has a punch line, and every great humor writer has an arsenal of experiences, anecdotes, and obsessions that were the inspiration for that humor. In fact, those who make a career out of entertaining strangers with words are a notoriously intelligent and quirky lot. And boy, do they have some stories. In this entertaining and inspirational book, you'll hear from 21 top humor writers as they discuss the comedy-writing process, their influences, their likes and dislikes, and their experiences in the industry. You'll also learn some less useful but equally amusing things, such as ...
Say the right thing at the right time. This essential reference brings together well-known (and not-so-well-known!) speakers- including those from the actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures-whose ideas, activism, services, talent, and labor have influenced society. Perfect for speeches for every occasion, including graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, public speaking engagements, and so on.
Quick & Creative Reading Response Activities: More Than 60 Sensational Make-and-Learn Activities to Help Kids Respond Meaningfully to What They Read
Age Range: 7 - 9 years
Build a love of literature with these adorable comprehension-based projects. First, kids read any book, then they complete an engaging activity that helps them show what they understand about their reading. Projects from A to Z, such as Accordion Books, Book Bags, Story Quilts, and Story Zippers get kids excited about book reports, and encourage critical and creative thinking about story elements. Great for independent or small group learning! For use with Grades 2-4.
Sounds Great 2: Short Vowel Sounds (Children's Phonics for Reading) (Book + Flash Cards + Audio)
Sounds Great is a five-level phonics series especially developed for young EFL/ESL learners. Sounds Great initiates the path to English fluency with a systematic presentation of the alphabet, vowel combinations, and consonant blends. The full-color illustrations and vast assortment of activities in each unit of Sounds Great allow the learners to develop their reading and writing skills. The fun chants following each unit will engage the learners' interests while facilitating vocabulary acquisition.
Funny Fairy Tale Math: 15 Rib-Tickling, Reproducible Stories Grade 3-4
All of these math-filled stories with instant word problems end happily ever after—with kids laughing out loud and building key skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, money, and more! A great way to connect reading and math and meet the new NCTM Standards. For use with Grades 3-4.
