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A diverse group of young chickens will learn to understand each other better in this colorfully illustrated story. BeakSpeak is designed to help young people accept their differences and build confidence, through speech validation. In-depth discussion, alongside enclosed questionnaire sheets (with suggested answers), Ms. Marceaux's goal is to enhance communication skills which will help young people succeed in their future relationships and careers. This book uses chickens to illustrate how the English language doesn't have to be complicated and confusing for children - Guides teachers, parents & students through correcting common speaking errors - Teaches critical thinking skills - Builds confidence and social awareness - Makes students think for themselves instead of relying on stereotypes - Demonstrates how kindness defeats Bullying - Provides workbook questions and suggested answers Download printable worksheets direct from publisher! www.ErinGoBraghPublishing.com/books/beakspeak

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Older elementary age children will enjoy this fun, entertaining book that accentuates the author's love of chickens and language. Excellent use of storytelling built around both academic and social lessons. -- Ann Farmer, Elementary and Special Education Teacher 33 years, Irving ISD, Hurst-Eulist-Bedford ISD, and Spring Branch ISD BeakSpeak is a labor of love: love for teaching, love for children, and love for tolerance. -- Danette Bermea, English Teacher at Comal ISD, Texas

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Peggy Marceaux is a retired English teacher who lives in Canyon Lake, Texas. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Lamar University and her Masters of Arts from the University of Houston, where she specialized in British Literature. Ms. Marceaux taught for 32 years; 11 in the Alvin Independent School District and 15 in the Comal Independent School District in TX, Chairing the High School English Departments in both. Having raised chickens for twenty years, she loved the diversity among the breeds. This inspired BeakSpeak ; a story designed to help young people accept their differences and build confidence, through speech validation. Ever the English teacher, Ms. Marceaux believes the earlier you teach children language precision, the better it will help them succeed in their future relationships and careers.

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