Literacy Department eNewsletter
Week of June 7, 2020
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel and see some of your instructors and staff from the Library! Watch new videos for ELL Learners on English learning skills, crafts, recipers and more.
Visit us on YouTube and subscribe today.
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires those pursuing U.S. citizenship to know 100 civics questions.
Test your knowledge of United States history, government, and geography with flashcards 21-40
If you’re eligible and interested in becoming an American citizen, you can participate in our Citizenship Preparation class. Email us for more information at
LiteracyServices@communitylibrary.org
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Literacy staff created a resource for you to use at home if your family needs a boost of kindness after being home together for so long. Enjoy this
30 Days of Kindness Calendar: At Home Edition
and spread kindness like confetti!
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What is a contraction? Contractions are shortened forms of words, for example, I am = I’m. Contractions are helpful when speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Join Literacy’s Lindsay to practice contractions HERE
https://youtu.be/SDikCVyj4nY
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Find other English language instructional videos on the Community Family Literacy Project’s YouTube channel.
If you’re interested in learning more about English grammar, check out “English Grammar Boot Camp,” one of
The Great Courses
available through Kanopy.
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Scholastic
offers day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing. Choose a grade level (pre-k through ninth grade) and find 20 days of daily lessons- read alouds, informational articles, videos, activities, and more!
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Free Resources with First Book
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Finish the school year strong by accessing free resources to learn at home.
First Book
offers activities for learning at home. Download fun family activities in English and Spanish to boost reading, math, critical thinking, and mental health. No materials or preparation required! Good for pre-k through eighth grade.
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Can you guess this nursery rhyme in emoji form? Nursery rhymes are universal!
Los Pollitos Dicen
is a traditional Spanish nursery rhyme with popularity similar to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It translates to the “little chickens” and it’s all about a mother hen caring for her chicks.
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Staff Picks - Time Magazine on Flipster
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Sam recommends TIME magazine
which you can find on Flipster! She says
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I recommend TIME magazine because it covers issues globally. They provide information on topics such as health, sports, politics, essays, and current events happening around the world. It's fascinating to learn and read stories that can make you think and spark a conversation. It's interesting to read different viewpoints and perspectives included in each article.”
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THE DIGITAL LIBRARY
Available 24/7 from anywhere with your MMSCL Card
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eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows, Full Music Albums
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Collection of thousands of eBooks and Audiobooks
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Over 100 titles of popular magazines to download from
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Stream from millions of songs & download 5 free songs per week
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Kanopy features award-winning films, & documentaries
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(formally OneClick Digital) collection of eAudiobooks from Recorded Books
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