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Games and Play for School Morale A Course
Games and Play for School Morale A Course

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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"MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.
COMMUNITY SERVICE is CITIZENSHIP.
It promotes Americanization.
It denotes PROGRESSIVENESS.
Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.
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Games and Play for School Morale A Course

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Games and Play for School Morale A Course is here in full — 534 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE is CITIZENSHIP.
/kəˈmjuːnəti ˈsɜːrvəs ɪz ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/
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It promotes Americanization.
/ɪt prəˈmoʊts əˌmerəkənəˈzeɪʃən/
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It denotes PROGRESSIVENESS.
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Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.
/ˈeni ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl ʌv ðə kəˈmjuːnəti wɪð ə riːl ənd ˈæktɪv ˈɪntrəst ɪn ðə kəˈmjuːnəti ɪz ə ˈbetər ˈsɪtəzən/

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Americanization noun US /əˌmerəkənəˈzeɪʃən/

assimilation into American culture

From this reading “It promotes Americanization.”

citizenship noun US /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

the status of a citizen with rights and duties

From this reading “COMMUNITY SERVICE is CITIZENSHIP.”

denotes verb US /dɪˈnoʊts/

third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading “It denotes PROGRESSIVENESS.”

Michigan noun US /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “"MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.”

promotes verb US /prəˈmoʊts/

third-person singular of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading “It promotes Americanization.”

residents noun US /ˈrezɪdənts/

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading “"MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.”

stability noun US /stəˈbɪlɪti/

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading “"MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.”

vaughan noun US /vɔːn/

United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)

From this reading “"MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.

AmericanizationnounUS /əˌmerəkənəˈzeɪʃən/

assimilation into American culture

From this reading It promotes Americanization.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

ANNAnounUS /ˈænə/

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.

citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.

CITIZENSHIPnounUS /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

the status of a citizen with rights and duties

From this reading COMMUNITY SERVICE is CITIZENSHIP.

CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

CouncilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

denotesverbUS /dɪˈnoʊts/

third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading It denotes PROGRESSIVENESS.

DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

EducationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Any individual of the community with a real and active interest in the community is a better citizen.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It promotes Americanization.

mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

MEL

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

PhysicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

PROGRESSIVENESSnoun

advancement toward better conditions or policies or methods

From this reading It denotes PROGRESSIVENESS.

promotesverbUS /prəˈmoʊts/

third-person singular of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading It promotes Americanization.

prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

RecreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

SERVICEnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

SHEPPARD

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/

the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

VAUGHANnounUS /vɔːn/

United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "MEL" SHEPPARD Department of Recreation and Physical Education ANNA VAUGHAN Director of Recreation Community Council of Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE is the medium through which the residents of a community get together and really become members of that community with a consequent real interest in community welfare, prosperity and stability.

Chapter 1 of Games and Play for School Morale A Course by Melvin W. (Melvin Winfield) [Editor] Sheppard holds 534 sentences, grouped into 107 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 1 holds 534 sentences of Games and Play for School Morale A Course, unabridged, divided into 107 reading sections.

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Sheppard
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