The problem for the writer and editor is that the authorities do not agree on every particular, and it becomes necessary to make judgments
based on one’s own tastes and experience of the language. In effect, each of us must become his or her own usage authority, because there is
no universally accepted central authority on English grammar and usage. From The Writer magazine, Off the Cuff by John McIntryeNew Orca Calf Reported in Southern Resident J Pod
Q © 2019, The Seattle Times. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.new calf has been born to J pod, Canadian
whale-watch companies were reporting.
The mother appears to be J41, nicknamedEclipse. This would be her second calf. J51 would be
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Reports of the new calf excited orca advocates onboth sides of the border. The new calf is still so young
its fetal folds are showing, and what will become white
patches are still the orange color the new babies sport.
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The Center for Whale Research, the keeper of whaledemographics for the southern residents, confirmed
the report.
This would be the second calf born to theendangered southern residents since January, good
news for a population that with the new calf would
number 76 whales.
Dear Readers,
Studio Classroom wants to welcome all of the students back to school this month.
It’s important to get off to a good start. And what better way than by reading your
Studio Classroom magazine?
I’m also excited to announce several new features included in this month’s issue.
First, be sure to check out the QR code beside each article’s date. Beginning in
September, readers can listen along to the articles’ audio readings by scanning the QR
code on each page. Enjoy learning English on the go!
Next, our conversation article has a fresh new look and is titled What’s Your
Opinion? But the series is more than just a conversation. Learning to think critically
and express an opinion takes practice. Readers can sharpen both of these skills by
working through different controversial topics.
In order for students to better cope with the new school curriculum (
), Studio Classroom now offers one competency development activity each month.
Readers can explore an article’s content more thoroughly through discussion and
online research. September’s issue kicks off with an interactive worksheet on page 14.
For even more of an interactive experience, we’re offering readers the tools they
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in each article. Check out Studio Classroom’s latest feature, Reader’s Toolkit, on page 56.
Last but not least, remember to check out the magazine’s helpful Study Tips on
page 3 as well as the Contents page on pages 6 and 7. A good beginning is half the
battle.
We wish our readers a successful school year!Your Friend for Life,
051015“A ray of hope,” said Donna Sandstrom in an email.
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Force on Whale Recovery and founder and executive
director of the Whale Trail, which features land-based
whale watching.
The last new calf, L124, was born to southern
resident orca whale L77 and is still alive. The gender
of that calf is not yet known.© Shutterstock.com (X6)STUDIO (^) CL
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