Conventions #1

Whether people go strawberry picking in the spring, blackberry picking in the summer, or apple picking in the fall, trips to pick-your-own farms are ingraining in the seasonal traditions of many families. Choosing one’s own produce right from the ground or a tree is an experience enjoyed by all types of people. The crops offered on local farms range from pumpkins and tomatoes to peaches and beans, and the possibilities for crops grown only depend on the climate of the area and demand from the community.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

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CCSS.L.5.1C

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Pick-your-own farms are said to have released when farmers looked for ways to harvest their crops in more cost-efficient ways. As a result, farmers realized that allowing customers to harvest their own produce provided an alternative to expensive laborers and helped cut out the middleman. The pick-your-own system offers customers the chance to support local farmers and verify firsthand the freshness and quality of their food. Over time, however, the pick-your-own farm industry has begun to offer much more than just tasty produce. Many farms today also feature corn mazes, petting zoos, hayrides, haunted houses, and even restaurants. These additions have turned local produce farms, into lucrative, family-friendly, destinations. By offering a variety of experiences, pick-your-own farms are able to satisfy a larger group of customers than traditional farms.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

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CCSS.L.5.1D

Pick-your-own farms are said to have released when farmers looked for ways to harvest their crops in more cost-efficient ways. As a result, farmers realized that allowing customers to harvest their own produce provided an alternative to expensive laborers and helped cut out the middleman. The pick-your-own system offers customers the chance to support local farmers and verify firsthand the freshness and quality of their food. Over time, however, the pick-your-own farm industry has begun to offer much more than just tasty produce. Many farms today also feature corn mazes, petting zoos, hayrides, haunted houses, and even restaurants. These additions have turned local produce farms, into lucrative, family-friendly, destinations. By offering a variety of experiences, pick-your-own farms are able to satisfy a larger group of customers than traditional farms.

• These additions have turned local produce farms into lucrative, family-friendly destinations.

• These additions have turned local produce farms into lucrative family-friendly destinations

• These additions have turned local produce farms; into lucrative, family-friendly, destinations.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Pick-your-own farms are said to have released when farmers looked for ways to harvest their crops in more cost-efficient ways. As a result, farmers realized that allowing customers to harvest their own produce provided an alternative to expensive laborers and helped cut out the middleman. The pick-your-own system offers customers the chance to support local farmers and verify firsthand the freshness and quality of their food. Over time, however, the pick-your-own farm industry has begun to offer much more than just tasty produce. Many farms today also feature corn mazes, petting zoos, hayrides, haunted houses, and even restaurants. These additions have turned local produce farms, into lucrative, family-friendly, destinations. By offering a variety of experiences, pick-your-own farms are able to satisfy a larger group of customers than traditional farms.

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Although pick-your-own farms exist all over the world, there are still opportunities to start one of your own. The first thing to think about when planning a pick-your-own farm is the location. It is essential that farmers think about the population of an area, the distance from other popular attractions, as well as any competitive services offered at nearby farms. A pick-your-own farm with unique products and experiences in an area known for tourism and recreation would be ideal. Whether you are thinking of starting a pick-your-own farm or simply enjoy visiting them with friends and family; there is no doubt that this industry will remain a meaningful tradition for many in years to come.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Tap dancing is a unique and interesting genre of dance. Its percussive sound and improvisational nature make it a truly captivating art form. Tap dancers use their feet to create rhythms and beats, using the floor as their instrument.

• create rhythms, and beats using the floor
  

• create rhythms and beats, using the floor,
  

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

The percussive rhythms of tap dancing are created by the metal taps on the bottom of the dancer’s shoes, which produce a variety of tones depending on the technique of the dancer. All of them requiring skill and dedication, tap dancing has many different styles. Beginners often start with basic steps and gradually progress to more complex choreography. The most skilled tap dancers can perform intricate and fast-paced routines that leave audiences in awe

• There are many different styles of tap dancing—all of them requiring skill and dedication.
  

• There are many different, all of them requiring skill and dedication, styles of tap dancing.
  

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Tap dancing has its roots in African American and Irish American dance traditions, blending these styles to create a new, complex system of movement. It has evolved over time and has been impacted by various music genres, including jazz, swing, and hip-hop. Tap dancing has played an important role in American culture, from the jazz age to modern-day Broadway musicals. It has also influenced the development of other dance styles. For example, tap dancing has influenced hip-hop dance. Tap dancing has also influenced the development of rhythm tap.

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• It has also influenced the development of other dance styles, for example, hip-hop dance and rhythm tap have been affected by tap dancing.

  
  

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As a form of exercise, tap dancing can improve cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and coordination. It can also have mental benefits, such as improving cognitive function and reducing stress levels. Tap dancers often improvise their movements, acknowledging to the music and creating their own rhythms and beats. This improvisation allows for creativity and innovation within the art form. Many dancers find tap dancing to be an outlet for expression and a way to connect with others.

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Watching tap dancers perform is an immersive experience. The audience gets the visual impact of the dancers’ movements and the symphony of rhythms, and beats from their shoes hitting the floor. While some may find tap dancing to be an acquired taste, there is no denying its complexity.

• the visual impact of the dancers’ movements, and the symphony, of rhythms, and beats
  

• the visual impact of the dancers’ movements and the symphony of rhythms and beats
  

• the visual impact, of the dancers’ movements and the symphony, of rhythms and beats
  

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