Author Archives: Melva Gifford

About Melva Gifford

Melva is an author and storyteller.

Movie, A More Perfect Union

This movie shows how America Becomes a Nation” (featured in 1989). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLhgYoeMMdw

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Article on Spelling to Share

9 Ideas to Improve Student Spelling in Your Classroom https://prowritingaid.com/art/1611/9-ideas-to-improve-spelling-in-school.aspx?utm_campaign=BlogTraffic&utm_medium=post&utm_source=Email-newsletter&utm_content=improve-student-spelling-mar02

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101 of Writing for Magazines

This was a webinar offered by the Writer for Kids organization. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Advantages of writing for magazines. – Your name shows up on the browser under your name – There are 7000 … Continue reading

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Quick Pick-me-up through Body Tapping

These notes are from my employer’s Healthy Living Video Series: Here are my notes. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Mindful movements can help you release tension and increase energy circulations and move our bodies more during … Continue reading

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Pray, Vote, Stand website

Three is a website for many Christian denominations who are working together to maintain religious liberty. Check out their website and videos. prayvotestand.org

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The Three Gardens

This is a talk at church. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. – We lived as spirit children with our heavenly parents had counsel in heaven. The pan of salvation was presented. Two brothers want to help … Continue reading

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Utah County Commissioner Debate 2021

I watched this tonight and took notes. I was suddenly asked to replace someone as a county delegate so I’m doing a lot of quick research prior to the country elections tomorrow. Any misinformation is the fault of the note … Continue reading

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Walter Williams Suffers No Fools

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Spelling Operatory

Bad: Opatory Good: Operatory I really need to learn how to spell this word correctly. Upon seeing the correct spelling I realize that much of my misunderstanding of the word is that a lot of people will shorten the word. … Continue reading

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The Nomad Life

These are notes from a panel at Life the Universe and Everything. Any misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Q: What type of nomads are there? – Many can travel constantly. – One panelist’s father will find a … Continue reading

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