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Curriculum: K-5
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Kindergarten

Handwriting Without Tears
Lessons teach capitals, lowercase letters, and numbers with large, step-by-step models for finger tracing. Words and sentences model good spacing and double lines make it easy to place letters and control letter size; directions are clear and easy to follow. Activities will help form good handwriting habits and develop strong writers.
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UMSI Parental Role: Co-Teacher

Resources:
Letters and Numbers for Me
ISBN-13:  9781939814449
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Words Their Way Level K
Words Their Way: Word Study in Action Program will help to teach your students in Grades K-3 spelling, phonics, phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Based upon the concept of a "sort," the process of grouping sounds, words, and pictures that represent words, into specific categories, Words Their Way encourages a close examination of the regularities and conventions of reading and spelling English.  Level K/Kindergarten focuses on rhyming sorts, letter recognition, beginning sounds, word families, and short vowels.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Teacher’s Manual 
ISBN-13:  9780132430166
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Express Readers Steps 1-5
K-1 is assembled in one program, because a diverse span is created among children through the very first years of learning to read. The process of blending and the task of finding meaning in text is acquired at very different speeds.
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UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Includes the following:
  1. Instructional Video by Jill Pike
  2. Six MP3 audio talks:
    1. ​Reading Comprehension by Adam Andrews
    2. Dictation, Narration, and Public Speaking by Andrew Pudewa
    3. The Four Language Arts by Andrew Pudewa
    4. Units I/II in the K–2 Classroom by Shirley George
    5. Unit III in the K–2 Environment by Shirley George
    6. The K–2 Writing Environment by Richelle Palmer

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Arts of Language:  Writing DVD
ISBN-13:  9780983297949
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Singapore Primary Mathematics
Singapore Math® Essential Math is a series of two books and is written especially for the kindergarten student. It reinforces concepts and essential skills relevant for this age, enhances their understanding of the things around them, and motivates them to explore and learn more.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Singapore Math Essential Math Kindergarten A
ISBN-13:  9781932906141

Singapore Math Essential Math Kindergarten B
ISBN-13:  9781932906158
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Heritage Studies
Heritage Studies, Volume I (Third Edition), integrates civics, culture, economics, geography, and history. Beginning with the framework of God's redemptive plan, Heritage Studies 1 includes an age-appropriate study of United States history, civics and government from Native Americans to the Plymouth Colony. All material is presented from a Christian perspective. Heritage Studies 1offers something for all learning styles and supports all methods of education.
 
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Volume I:  Heritage Studies
ISBN 978-1-60682-208-1
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Abeka Science
Carefully explained hands-on activities and demonstrations will help students become more interested in science and better understand basic science concepts. The study of plants, animals, insects, energy, health, the seasons, and the five senses provide an excellent introduction to science, with emphasis on building interest, furthering reading skills, and developing student vocabulary.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Discovering God’s World
Stock No: WW197548 (​christianbook.com)
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1st Grade

Handwriting Without Tears
Lessons emphasize the correct use of lowercase letters in words and sentences and teach writing on different styles of lines. In addition, activity pages combine handwriting instruction with other language arts skills.
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UMSI Parental Role: Co-Teacher

Resources:
My Printing Book
ISBN-13:  9781939814456
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Words Their Way Level A
Words Their Way: Word Study in Action Program will help to teach your students in Grades K-3 spelling, phonics, phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Based upon the concept of a "sort," the process of grouping sounds, words, and pictures that represent words, into specific categories, Words Their Way encourages a close examination of the regularities and conventions of reading and spelling English.  Level A/1st Grade connects letters and syllables, focusing on word families, consonant digraphs, consonant blends, and short/long vowels.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Teacher’s Manual 
ISBN-13:  9781428432352
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Express Readers Steps 1-5
K-1 is assembled in one program, because a diverse span is created among children through the very first years of learning to read. The process of blending and the task of finding meaning in text is acquired at very different speeds.
​
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Includes the following:
  1. Instructional Video by Jill Pike
  2. Six MP3 audio talks:
    1. ​Reading Comprehension by Adam Andrews
    2. Dictation, Narration, and Public Speaking by Andrew Pudewa
    3. The Four Language Arts by Andrew Pudewa
    4. Units I/II in the K–2 Classroom by Shirley George
    5. Unit III in the K–2 Environment by Shirley George
    6. The K–2 Writing Environment by Richelle Palmer

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Arts of Language:  Writing DVD
ISBN-13:  9780983297949
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Singapore Primary Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition series of elementary math textbooks and workbooks is meant to be part of a system of learning in which adult supervision and independent practice go hand in hand. The main feature of this series is the use of the Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract approach. Students are provided with the necessary learning experiences beginning with the concrete and pictorial stages, followed by the abstract stage to enable them to learn mathematics meaningfully. This approach encourages active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving, which helps develop the foundation students will need for more advanced mathematics.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Math Textbook 1A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810184940

Primary Math Workbook 1A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810184964

Primary Math Textbook 1B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810184957

Primary Math Workbook 1B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810184971
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Heritage Studies
Heritage Studies, Volume I (Third Edition), integrates civics, culture, economics, geography, and history. Beginning with the framework of God's redemptive plan, Heritage Studies 1 includes an age-appropriate study  of United States history, civics, and government from Native Americans to the Plymouth Colony. All material is presented from a Christian perspective. Heritage Studies 1offers something for all learning styles and supports all methods of education.
 
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Volume I:  Heritage Studies
ISBN 978-1-60682-208-1
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Abeka Science
Carefully explained hands-on activities and demonstrations will help students become more interested in science and better understand basic science concepts. The study of plants, animals, insects, energy, health, the seasons, and the five senses provide an excellent introduction to science, with emphasis on building interest, furthering reading skills, and developing student vocabulary.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Discovering God’s World
Stock No: WW197548 (​christianbook.com)
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2nd Grade

Handwriting Without Tears
Lessons integrate other language arts concepts such as punctuation, paragraphs, poems, and language arts into handwriting practice; some activities also include practice writing on single lines.
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UMSI Parental Role: Co-Teacher

Resources:
Printing Power
ISBN-13:  9781939814463
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Words Their Way Level B
Words Their Way: Word Study in Action Program will help to teach your students in Grades K-3 spelling, phonics, phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Based upon the concept of a "sort," the process of grouping sounds, words, and pictures that represent words, into specific categories, Words Their Way encourages a close examination of the regularities and conventions of reading and spelling English.  Level B/2nd Grade covers vowels, consonant digraphs & blends, diphthongs, r-influenced vowel patterns, silent beginning consonants, vowel digraphs, and CVVC patterns ai, oa, ee, ea.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Teacher’s Manual 
ISBN-13:  9781428432369
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Express Readers Step 6
Step 6 is based on the foundational reading curriculum standards of Second Grade. With the focus units within Step 6, students will complete 2nd grade with all of the skills to be a strong reader. Students will have learned to read so they can read to learn.
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UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Get to know the heroes of the Bible while learning to write with structure and style.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Bible Heroes Writing Lessons
ISBN-13:  9781623411176
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Singapore Primary Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition series of elementary math textbooks and workbooks is meant to be part of a system of learning in which adult supervision and independent practice go hand in hand. The main feature of this series is the use of the Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract approach. Students are provided with the necessary learning experiences beginning with the concrete and pictorial stages, followed by the abstract stage to enable them to learn mathematics meaningfully. This approach encourages active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving, which helps develop the foundation students will need for more advanced mathematics.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Math Textbook 2A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810184988

Primary Math Workbook 2A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185008

Primary Math Textbook 2B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810184995

Primary Math Workbook 2B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185015
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Heritage Studies
Heritage Studies, Volume 2 (Third Edition), integrates civics, culture, economics, geography, and history. Beginning with the framework of God's redemptive plan, Heritage Studies 2 includes an age-appropriate study  of United States history, civics, and government from Native Americans to the founding of an independent nation. All material is presented from a Christian perspective. Heritage Studies 2 offers something for all learning styles and supports all methods of education.
 
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Volume 2:  Heritage Studies
287151
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Abeka Science
In the light of God’s design of creation, students will study the human body, plants, animals, matter, energy, and space. Boost reading comprehension while developing thinking skills as students research the “how” and “why” questions behind the basic science concepts of their surroundings. Hands-on learning and additional activities foster an interest and appreciation for God’s creation.​

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Enjoying God's World
Stock No: WW342446 (​christianbook.com)
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3rd Grade

Handwriting Without Tears
Cursive Warm-Ups at the beginning of the book facilitate an easy transition from printing to cursive. Handwriting is taught within the context of paragraphs, poems, composition and other language arts concepts.
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UMSI Parental Role: Co-Teacher

Resources:
Cursive Handwriting
ISBN-13:  9781939814487
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Words Their Way Level C
Words Their Way: Word Study in Action Program will help to teach your students in Grades K-3 spelling, phonics, phonemic awareness and vocabulary.
Based upon the concept of a "sort," the process of grouping sounds, words, and pictures that represent words, into specific categories, Words Their Way encourages a close examination of the regularities and conventions of reading and spelling English.  Level C/3rd Grade focuses on syllables and affixes, including r-influenced vowel patterns, three-letter blends, word endings, contractions, adding -ing, unusual plurals, compound words, and specific syllable junctures in various patterns.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Teacher’s Manual 
ISBN-13:  9781428432376
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Literature/Reading
Various novels selected by the teacher.

Titles may include:  Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan, Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, and The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
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UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Students will learn how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics. 

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Student Writing Intensive Level A
ISBN-13:  9781623410797
Picture
Singapore Primary Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition series of elementary math textbooks and workbooks is meant to be part of a system of learning in which adult supervision and independent practice go hand in hand. The main feature of this series is the use of the Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract approach. Students are provided with the necessary learning experiences beginning with the concrete and pictorial stages, followed by the abstract stage to enable them to learn mathematics meaningfully. This approach encourages active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving, which helps develop the foundation students will need for more advanced mathematics.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Math Textbook 3A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185022

Primary Math Workbook 3A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185046

Primary Math Textbook 3B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185039

Primary Math Workbook 3B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185053
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Heritage Studies
Heritage Studies, Volume 3 (Third Edition), integrates civics, culture, economics, geography, and history. Beginning with the framework of God's redemptive plan, Heritage Studies 3 includes an age-appropriate study of United States history, civics, and government from the Constitutional Convention through the Civil War.  All material is presented from a Christian perspective. Heritage Studies 3 offers something for all learning styles and supports all methods of education.
 
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Volume 3:  Heritage Studies
287243
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Abeka Science
In the light of God’s design of creation, students will study the human body, plants, animals, matter, energy, and space. Boost reading comprehension while developing thinking skills as students research the “how” and “why” questions behind the basic science concepts of their surroundings. Hands-on learning and additional activities foster an interest and appreciation for God’s creation.​

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Exploring God’s World
Stock No: WW304612 (​christianbook.com)
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4th Grade

Handwriting Without Tears
The activity pages promote fluency with more advanced language arts activities; in addition, review & mastery pages help children review letters and connections and work on truly mastering cursive. Students will copy paragraphs and poetry in addition to individual letters and words.
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UMSI Parental Role: Co-Teacher

Resources:
Cursive Success
ISBN-13:  9781939814494
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Words Their Way Level D
Based upon the concept of a "sort," the process of grouping sounds, words, and pictures that represent words, into specific categories, Words Their Way encourages a close examination of the regularities and conventions of reading and spelling English.  Level D/4th Grade focuses on middle to late syllables, including r-influenced vowels, unaccented final syllables, words with silent consonants, prefixes (re, un, dis, mis, pre,) homophones, suffixes, homographs, and more.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Teacher’s Manual 
ISBN-13:  9781428432383
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Literature/Reading
Various novels selected by the teacher.

Titles may include:  The Tale of Despereaux by Katie DiCamillo, Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell, The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies, and Hatchet by Gary Paulson
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UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Students will learn how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics. 

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Student Writing Intensive Level A
ISBN-13:  9781623410797
Picture
Singapore Primary Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition series of elementary math textbooks and workbooks is meant to be part of a system of learning in which adult supervision and independent practice go hand in hand. The main feature of this series is the use of the Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract approach. Students are provided with the necessary learning experiences beginning with the concrete and pictorial stages, followed by the abstract stage to enable them to learn mathematics meaningfully. This approach encourages active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving, which helps develop the foundation students will need for more advanced mathematics.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Math Textbook 4A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185060

Primary Math Workbook 4A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185084

Primary Math Textbook 4B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185077

Primary Math Workbook 4B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185091
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Heritage Studies
Heritage Studies, Volume 4 (Third Edition), integrates civics, culture, economics, geography, and history. Beginning with the framework of God's redemptive plan, Heritage Studies 4 includes an age-appropriate study of United States history, civics, and government from the rebuilding after the Civil War through World War II.  All material is presented from a Christian perspective. Heritage Studies 4 offers something for all learning styles and supports all methods of education.
 
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Volume 4:  Heritage Studies
295824
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Abeka Science
Fourth graders will enjoy this fascinating presentation of things that they can observe in the world around them. They learn how to make an insect zoo, how to identify plants and rocks, how to attract birds to their own back yards, and how to interpret cloud formations. Students will appreciate the miracle of plant germination, the causes of weather, the design of the starry heavens, the ecology of the ocean depths, and other aspects of God’s creative genius.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Understanding God’s World
Stock No: WW206682 (​christianbook.com)
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5th Grade

Handwriting Without Tears
Designed for independent work, this workbook quickly reviews cursive skills, with an emphasis on difficult connections. A variety of writing exercises are used, including those that reinforce other language arts skills such as grammar, Greek/Latin root words, paragraph writing, poetry, writing thank-you notes, and more.
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UMSI Parental Role: Co-Teacher

Resources:
Can-Do Cursive
ISBN-13:  9781939814708
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Words Their Way Level E
Based upon the concept of a "sort," the process of grouping sounds, words, and pictures that represent words, into specific categories, Words Their Way encourages a close examination of the regularities and conventions of reading and spelling English.  Level E/5th Grade focuses on derivational relations, including adding endings with and without spelling changes; adding suffixes with vowel alternation; Greek & Latin elements and roots, and more.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Teacher’s Manual 
ISBN-13:  9781428432390
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Literature/Reading
Various novels selected by the teacher.

Titles may include:  Wonder by R.J. Palacio, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, and Frindle by Andrew Clements
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UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher
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Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Students will learn how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Student Writing Intensive Level A
ISBN-13:  9781623410797
Picture
Singapore Primary Mathematics
The Primary Mathematics U.S. Edition series of elementary math textbooks and workbooks is meant to be part of a system of learning in which adult supervision and independent practice go hand in hand. The main feature of this series is the use of the Concrete to Pictorial to Abstract approach. Students are provided with the necessary learning experiences beginning with the concrete and pictorial stages, followed by the abstract stage to enable them to learn mathematics meaningfully. This approach encourages active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving, which helps develop the foundation students will need for more advanced mathematics.

UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Primary Math Textbook 5A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185107

Primary Math Workbook 5A US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185121

Primary Math Textbook 5B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185114

​Primary Math Workbook 5B US Edition
ISBN-13:  9789810185138
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Heritage Studies
Heritage Studies, Volume 5 (Third Edition), surveys many different fields of study crucial to a thorough understanding of history. Students will study geography and the principles of mapmaking. The text describes the different regions of the United States and focuses on 20th century United States history. Basic principles of economics and currency are also introduced in addition to studies of different types of government systems. All material is presented from a Christian perspective. Heritage Studies 5 offers something for all learning styles and supports all methods of education.
 
UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Volume 5:  Heritage Studies
233312
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Abeka Science
Topics to introduce include the different types of mammals, the properties of light, the structure of the earth, force and motion, astronomy and oceanography, and many more.
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UMSI Parental Role:  Co-Teacher

Resources:
Understanding God’s World
Stock No: WW235151 (​christianbook.com)
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