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  • Summary: This quiz tests students on why unified writing is important and how to maintain unity in their writing.
    Subject: Definition of Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Maintaining Essay Unity
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 1 
    Media Format: Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1451
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  • Summary: Students learn why it's importand to read and understand every syllabus.
    Subject: Syllabus; Legal Document; Course Policies; Contract; Calendar; Instructor Expectations
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 5 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1402
    Is Part of: Unit One: Lesson One: Syllabus: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1592
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  • Summary: This quiz tests students on the importance of a course syllabus
    Subject: Narrowing a Topic; Three Stages of Prewriting; Revision; Peer Review; Focusing a Topic; Talking; Interviewing; Reading; Questioning; Clustering; Cubing; Brainstorming; Freewriting
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1758
    Is Part of: Unit One: Lesson One: Syllabus: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1592
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  • Summary: This file demonstrates why unity is an important part of a paragraph and essay.
    Subject: Essay Unity; Importance of Unity
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1595
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson Nine: Unity: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1608
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  • Summary: Students receive and give feedback on a thesis sentence.
    Subject: Thesis Statement Peer Review Assignments; Thesis Statement Checklist; Evaluate Thesis Statements
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1431
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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  • Summary: This quiz tests students on what a thesis sentence is and how to recognize strong thesis sentences.
    Subject: What a Thesis Is; Evaluating Good Thesis Statements; Identifying Good Thesis Statements; Choosing the Best Thesis Statement
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1430
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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  • Summary: This unit includes the five topics. It introduces the wrting process, paper formatting, and the importance of good writing.
    Subject: Syllabus; Legal Document; Course Policies; Contract; Calendar; Instructor Expectations; Clustering; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Cubing; Questioning; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Focusing a Topic; Peer Review; Revision; Three Stages of Prewriting; Narrowing a Topic; Writing Process; Prewriting Techniques; Drafting; Rewriting; Editing; Invention; Gathering Ideas; Revising; Publishing; Good Writing; Why Write; Writing Well; Reasons to Write Well; College Writing; Good Reading Skills; Good Writing Skills; Importance of Writing Well; Format Styles; Styles of Format; Formatting a Paper; MLA Format; Format for MLA Style; MLA Headings; MLA Titles; MLA Margins; MLA Pagination; MLA Line Spacing; Cover Pages; Line Spacing; Essay Headings; Correct Margins; Indentations for Paragraphs; Page Numbers; Headers; Indentations; Titles; Pagination; Hybrid Course
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 4 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 2.5 hours
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, StevenBerta, AndreaGilden, Lynn Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1645
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  • Summary: This lesson intruduces the importance of syllabus.
    Subject: Syllabus; Legal Document; Course Policies; Contract; Calendar; Instructor Expectations; Clustering; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Cubing; Questioning; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Focusing a Topic; Peer Review; Revision; Three Stages of Prewriting; Narrowing a Topic
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1592
    Is Part of: Unit One: Getting Started: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1645
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  • Summary: This lesson intuduces the steps and stages of the writing process.
    Subject: Writing Process; Prewriting Techniques; Drafting; Rewriting; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Cubing; Clustering; Questioning; Reading; Talking; Editing; Revision; Invention; Gathering Ideas; Revising; Publishing; Interviewing; Focusing a Topic; Peer Review; Three Stages of Prewriting; Narrowing a Topic
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1593
    Is Part of: Unit One: Getting Started: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1645
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  • Summary: This unit introduces a list of critical reading skills. They are using a dictionary, analysis, annotaing, outlining, previewing, questioning, reflecting, summarizing, and metacognition.
    Subject: Main Entry Word; Syllabification; Pronunciation; Parts of Speech Labels; Definitions; Field of Study Labels; Usage Labels; Dictionary Entry; Word Division; Analysis as Critical Reading Skill; Analysis; Authorial Reliability; Authorial Bias; Valid and Authentic Information; Credible Source; Irrelevant Information; LogUnfair Emotional Tactics; Analysis Techniques; Author Bias; A False Wikipedia Biography; John Seigenthaler; Internet Character; Assassination; Scurrilous Text; Malicious; Anonymous Author; Little Legal Recourse; Annotation as a Critical Reading Skill; Annotation; Annotating; Annotate; Mark the Text; Highlight; Underlines; Key Details; Brackets; Specialized Vocabulary Words; Arrows; Stars; Asterisks; Numbering Lists; Marginal Notes; Margins; Superfoods; Kim Mulvihill; Protecting Your Body by Eating Right; Powerful Chemicals; Protection Against Chronic Disease; Phytochemicals; Natalie Ledesma; Reduce Risk of Cancer; Boost Immune System; Protect the Heart; Herbs; Anti-Inflammatory Properties; Lycopene; Limonoids; Ellagic Acid; Anti-Oxidants; Fatty Fish; Flaxseed; Soy; Asthma; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill 10 Years Later; Don Knapp; Oil Tanker; Oil Terminal; Oil Skimmers; Alyeska Pipeline Service Company; Bob Malone; Inherent Risk in Moving Oil; Oil Spill Trustee Council; Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council; Sea Otters; Killer Whales; Prince William Sound; Frank Sprow; Prince William Sound; Healthy Ecosystem; Riki Ott; Cordova Alaska; Sea River Mediterranean; Annotating Exercise; Outlining as a Critical Reading Skill; Outlining; Critical Reading Strategy; Formal Outline; Informal Outline; Main Ideas; Sub-Points; Numbering; Indentation; Organizing Ideas; Differences Between Formal and Informal Outlines; Techniques for Outlines; Reasons to Outline; Why Outlines are Effective; Previewing as a Critical Reading Skill; Previewing; Skim Book Title; Date of Publication; Table of Contents; Cover Information; Preface; Index; Appendix; Bibliography; 1st and Last Chapters; Skim Article Title Headings; Boldfaced and Italicized Print; Graphics; Conclusion; Author Information; Questioning as a Critical Reading Skill; Questioning; Active Learning; Ask Questions; About Content; Writing Questions Down; Writing Questions on Main Ideas; Looking for Answers in the Text; Focusing Questions; Questioning Exercise; Questioning Techniques; When to Ask Questions; Where to Find Answers; Reflecting; Feelings; Values; Beliefs; Attitudes; Negative Reactions; Position Reactions; Definition of Reflecting; Goals of Reflecting; Reflection Strategies; Reflecting as a Critical Reading Skill; Summarizing as a Critical Reading Skill; Summarizing; Essential Meaning; Main Ideas; Short; Summary Techniques; How to Summarize; Effective Summary Techniques; When to Summarize; What to Include in Summaries; Definition of Metacognition; Recognizing Lack of Comprehension; Recognizing Why We do not Comprehend Reading; Techniques to Aid Comprehension of Reading; Mapping; Definition of Words; Background Knowledge; Self-Monitoring; Metacognition Defined; Understanding Author's Intent; Techniques to Comprehend Reading; Stan Senner
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 4 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 3.5 hours
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, StevenStorey-Gore, TerriRice, JudithShaffer, NancySobin, AnneMarie Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1644
    Is Part of: Unit Seven, Lesson Two: Analysis: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1629
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  • Summary: This lesson introduces how to effectively use a dictinary.
    Subject: Main Entry Word; Syllabification; Pronunciation; Parts of Speech Labels; Definitions; Field of Study Labels; Usage Labels; Dictionary Entry; Word Division
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1627
    Is Part of: Unit Seven: Critical Reading Skills: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1644
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  • Summary: This unit introduces the fundamentals of writing, which include audience, writing purpose, essay structure, and the like. There are quizs and assignments help students understand and practice what they learn.
    Subject: Audience; Addressing Readers; Readers; Audience Analysis; Analyzing an Audience; Audience Expectations; Background Information; Identifying Audience; Selecting an Audience; Choosing an Audience; Tone; Purpose for Writing; Selecting a Writing Purpose; Choosing a Purpose in Writing; Purpose and Audience Selection; How to Determine Audience; Why Select an Audience; Tone or Voice for Audience; Relationship between Purpose and Audience; Audience and Purpose Exercises; Determining a Writing Purpose; Determining Audience and Purpose; Determining Purpose and Audience; Invention; Prewriting Techniques; Gathering Ideas; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Clustering; Questioning; Cubing; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Relating Aloud; Reflecting; Why Generate Ideas; Freewriting Exercise; Freewriting Expressive Exercise; Remembering a Person Exercise; Remembering a Place Exercise; Remembering an Event Exercise; Paragraph Structure; Elements of a Paragraph; Parts of a Paragraph; Support Paragraphs; Body Paragraphs; Paragraph Unity; Paragraph Coherence; Paragraph Introductory Element; Paragraph Concluding Element; Topic Sentence; Paragraph Peer Review Assignment; Body Paragraph Checklist; Evaluate Body Paragraphs; Effective Introductory Paragraphs; Effective Introduction Paragraphs; Attention Getters; Hooks; Placement of Thesis Statement; Introduction Paragraph Peer Review Assignment; Introduction Paragraph Checklist; Evaluate Introduction Paragraphs; Thesis Statements; Parts of a Thesis; Criteria for a Thesis Statement; Purpose Statements; Thesis Pretenders; What a Thesis Is; Evaluating Good Thesis Statements; Identifying Good Thesis Statements; Choosing the Best Thesis Statement; Thesis Statement Peer Review Assignments; Thesis Statement Checklist; Evaluate Thesis Statements; Purpose of Conclusion Paragraphs; Strategies for Writing Conclusions; Effective Conclusion Paragraphs; Approaches to Writing Conclusions; Presenting New Ideas in Conclusion Paragraphs; Functions of Conclusion Paragraphs; Strategies for Conclusion Paragraphs in Academic Essays; Essay Structure; Introduction; Body; Conclusion; Essay Format; Four Organizational Patterns in Writing; Orders in Writing; Chronological Order; Spatial Order; Topical Order; Order of Importance; Building an Essay; Developing an Essay; Essays; Thesis Statements; Supporting Arguments; Counter-Argument; Refutation; Relationship of Paragraph to Essay Structure; Paragraph Structure; Essay Building Chart; Essay Building Graphic; Why Organize Information; Essay Organization Checklist; Evaluate Essay Organization; Essay Organization Assignment; Visual Appeal of Clustering; Disorganized Papers; Maps; Purpose of Mapping; Relationship of Major Ideas to Supporting Details in Outlines; Definition of Sub-Ideas; Types of Supporting Details; Importance of Thesis Statement to Outline; Clustering Graphics; Mapping Graphics; Trees; Branching; Mapping; Formal Outlines; Sample Outlines; Organizational Plans; Outlines; Organization; Paper Organization; Reasons for Organizing Ideas; Organizing Ideas; Maintaining Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Definition of Essay Unity; Importance of Unity; Clear Order; Unification; Structural Unity; Essay Unity; Unity; Why Use Transitions; Definition of Coherence; Meaning of Common Transitions; Using Transitions; Using Key Words; Pronouns; Key Words; Transitions; Congruity; Clarity; Coherence; Varying Voice; First Person and Voice; Voice and Job Application Letters; Voice and Upset People; Voice in Business Letters; Voice and Children; Voice and Senior Citizens; Appropriate Voice for a History Paper; Voice in Writing; Choosing a Writing Voice; Style; Mood; Voice
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 4 
    Media Format: Image; Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 7 hours
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Shaffer, NancySobin, AnneMarieBlystone, SandraVarela, StevenBaker-Heller, CherylMiller, Carol Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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  • Summary: This lesson outlines the creteria for creating and evaluating a thesis sentence.
    Subject: Thesis Statements; Parts of a Thesis; Criteria for a Thesis Statement; Purpose Statements; Thesis Pretenders; What a Thesis Is; Evaluating Good Thesis Statements; Identifying Good Thesis Statements; Choosing the Best Thesis Statement; Thesis Statement Peer Review Assignments; Thesis Statement Checklist; Evaluate Thesis Statements
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 1.0 hours
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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  • Summary: This lesson explains the unity of paragraph and essay.
    Subject: Unity; Paragraph Unity; Essay Unity; Structural Unity; Unification; Clear Order; Importance of Unity; Definition of Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Maintaining Essay Unity
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1608
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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  • Summary: This lesson talks about the elements of a paragraph and paragraph unity and coherence.
    Subject: Paragraph Structure; Elements of a Paragraph; Parts of a Paragraph; Support Paragraphs; Body Paragraphs; Paragraph Unity; Paragraph Coherence; Paragraph Introductory Element; Paragraph Concluding Element; Topic Sentence; Paragraph Peer Review Assignment; Body Paragraph Checklist; Evaluate Body Paragraphs
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Image; Webpage Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1602
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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  • Summary: This lesson presents how to gather information when writing a paper.
    Subject: Invention; Prewriting Techniques; Gathering Ideas; Freewriting; Brainstorming; Clustering; Questioning; Cubing; Reading; Interviewing; Talking; Relating Aloud; Reflecting; Why Generate Ideas; Freewriting Exercise; Freewriting Expressive Exercise; Remembering a Person Exercise; Remembering a Place Exercise; Remembering an Event Exercise
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 3 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 40 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1601
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Fundamentals: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1646
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  • Summary: This file gives four criteria for creating and evaluating a thesis sentence.
    Subject: Thesis Statements; Parts of a Thesis; Criteria for a Thesis Statement; Purpose Statements
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1428
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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  • Summary: This file identifies thesis pretenders and advises students to avoid them.
    Subject: Thesis Pretenders; Thesis Statements; Purpose Statements
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1429
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson FIve: Thesis Sentences: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1604
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  • Summary: This quiz tests students on the steps of the writing process.
    Subject: Narrowing a Topic; Three Stages of Prewriting; Revision; Peer Review; Focusing a Topic; Talking; Interviewing; Questioning; Clustering; Cubing; Brainstorming; Freewriting; Reading
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 20 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Varela, StevenBlystone, Sandra Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1398
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  • Summary: This quiz tests students on why unified writing is important and how to maintain unity in their writing.
    Subject: Definition of Essay Unity; Creating Essay Unity; Techniques for Essay Unity; Maintaining Essay Unity
    Course Name: Developmental Writing Course Level: Level 2 
    Media Format: Webpage; Animation Typical Learning Time: 10 minutes
    Discipline: English Sub-Discipline: Language
    Author: Blystone, SandraVarela, Steven Affiliation: The University of Texas at El Paso
    Date Created: 2008 License files: Original License
    Permalink: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1596
    Is Part of: Unit Two: Lesson Nine: Unity: http://txcdk1.unt.edu/TCRR/handle/2188/1608
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