| How to Delete a Group on Facebook Messenger Posted: 13 Oct 2021 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently delete a group chat from Facebook Messenger on a phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you are listed as an admin of the chat, you can remove all of the group members so they can no longer carry on the conversation. Once you remove the group members, you can delete the chat from your inbox so you don't have to see it anymore. Keep in mind that this will not remove the history of the chat from former group members' inboxes—it will only remove them from the group and prevent them from responding further. [Edit]Using the Messenger Mobile App - Open the Messenger app on your phone or tablet. It's the blue, pink, and purple chat bubble icon with a lightning bolt inside. You'll find it on your home screen or in your app list.
- Tap the Home or Chats tab. If you're using an Android, tap the icon of a house at the bottom of the screen.[1] If you're using an iPhone or iPad, tap the speech bubble icon labeled Chats at the bottom of the screen.
- If Messenger opens up to a conversation, tap the back button to go back to your Home screen first.
- Tap the group chat you want to delete. This displays the contents of the chat.
- Tap the name of the group chat. If the chat has a name, you'll see it at the top of the screen. If not, you'll see the names of a few people in the chat. Tapping this displays information about the chat.
- Tap or . This displays all members of the group.
- Make sure you are a group admin. Only group admins can delete the group. To check if you are an admin, tap ADMINS at the top. If your name is there, you're an admin and can remove other members and delete the group.
- After checking, tap the ALL tab at the top to return to the full list of group members.
- Remove all group members except for yourself. To delete the group, you'll need to remove all of the other members first and remain a member. To delete a member, tap their name and select Remove from Group. Repeat this until the only remaining member is yourself.
- If you leave a group without removing all the other members, the group chat will continue without you.
- Tap the back button to return to the group details. Now that you've removed all the members, there are only a few remaining steps.
- At this point, if you don't mind keeping the message in your inbox, you can tap Leave group toward the bottom to leave the group yourself. If you actually want to delete the message from your inbox permanently, continue with this method.
- Ignore future messages from this conversation. To be able to delete the chat permanently, you'll need to ignore it first. Tap Ignore Messages on the chat, and then tap Ignore to confirm. This moves the group chat to your Spam messages.
- Open your Spam messages. Here's how:
- Tap the back button until you've returned to the Chats or Home tab. This is the tab that contains a list of all of your conversations.
- Tap your profile icon at the top-left corner.
- Tap Message Requests on the menu.
- Tap the SPAM tab at the top. This is where you'll find the group chat you ignored, as well as any messages that you've filtered as spam.
- Swipe left on the message and tap . A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to permanently delete the conversation.
- Tap to confirm. This permanently deletes the group message from your inbox.
[Edit]Using Messenger on the Web - Go to https://www.facebook.com/messages in a web browser. If you're not signed in, you'll be prompted to do so now.
- Click a group chat on the left panel. This displays your chat in the center panel, and a list of chat members and other features in the right panel.
- You can also use the Search Messenger bar in the upper-left corner if you remember the group name, members, or the content of the chat conversation.
- Make sure you're a group admin. Take a look at the far-right panel—you'll see a section called "Chat Members." As long as you see "Admin" listed below your name in the Chat Members list, you'll be able to remove group members and delete the chat.
- If you don't see the Chat Members list in the right panel, click the small "i" in a circle at the upper-right corner of the chat to expand it.
- Remove all group members except yourself. To remove a group member, click the three horizontal dots on any name in the Chat Members list, select Remove Member, and then click Remove from Chat to confirm.[2] Repeat this until you've removed everyone from the group except yourself.
- If you leave a group without removing all the other members, the group chat will continue without you.
- Click the menu. It's in the right panel below the Chat Members list. This expands more options.
- Click . Before you can delete a group, you'll need to ignore it, which will automatically move it into your Spam messages. It can be deleted from there. A pop-up warning will appear.
- Click to confirm. The message will now move away from your inbox and into your spam box.
- Click the three horizontal dots next to "Chats" . This is at the top of the left panel, above your list of conversations. A menu will expand.
- Click on the menu. Now you'll see a list of messages people have attempted to send you, as well as a section titled "See Spam."
- Click . It's below any messages that appear in your Message Requests box. This is where you'll find the group chat you ignored.
- Click the three horizontal dots on the chat . A menu will expand.
- Click and then again to confirm. The chat is now deleted.
[Edit]Warnings - You have to be a group chat admin to remove other members from the conversation. You can still remove a group from your chats list by leaving without kicking other members, but the conversation will continue for other members.
- There is no way to prevent former members of the group from forming a new chat.
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| How to Teach Close Reading to First and Second Grade Students Posted: 13 Oct 2021 09:00 AM PDT First and second-graders are usually ready to start testing their reading comprehension skills. Close reading, which is part of the Common Core State Standard, can help students understand the deeper meaning in a text and notice patterns and vocabulary words. With a simple lesson plan and the right text, you can get your class started on close reading to improve their skills today. [Edit]Preparation - Pick out a fun, engaging picture book. First and second-graders will appreciate a book with pictures that they can follow along with. Try to choose a text that has problems they can relate to, like dealing with homework or not wanting to do chores. Pick out a story that has both male and female characters so everyone in class can relate.[1]
- Start with short texts. Close reading can be time-consuming, especially for younger children. Stick to a book that's no longer than 10 or so pages so you can read it fairly quickly and answer questions. As the children get older, they can move onto longer stories.[2]
- In general, the text of the story should be no more than 1 to 2 pages if you put it all together.
- Come up with a few questions about the text. Close reading is all about gaining a deeper understanding of the story and the narrative. Focus on the characters, the overall message, and any important vocab words that you can pick out. Before you introduce the book to your class, write around 5 questions to ask them at the end. Good questions include:[3]
- "Who are the main characters in this story?"
- "What problem is the main character having?"
- "Did you notice any words that were repeated more than once?"
- "What did you learn from this story?"
- "Does this book remind you of anything else we've read?"
[Edit]Introduction - Explain why you would use close reading. Experts note that explaining why you are teaching close reading helps students get a grasp on it much sooner. Tell your students that the point of close reading is to get a deeper understanding of the story and what the author is trying to say. Let them know that when they close read, they'll pay more attention and have more to say about the story.[4]
- You might say something like, "Today we're going to read a story, but we're going to read it closely. What that means is we're going to think about the characters and the storyline, and then we'll answer some questions about the book at the end."
- Read the text aloud with the class. Try your first close reading together as a group. You can either read the text in its entirety, or you can pause and point out important characters and words as you go along. If you want to, hand out copies of the story to your students so they can follow along with you.[5]
- Introduce questions about the text. The right questions will focus your class on the specifics that they need. Focus on attention to detail, main characters, problems faced, and even vocabulary words.[6]
- An easy question to ask is "What's the problem?" Most main characters face some kind of issue that they have to fix or solve.
- Another good question to ask is "What happened in the story?"
- Encourage students to highlight or underline important parts. Remind them about the questions you asked in the beginning, and ask them to mark up parts of the story that might answer those questions. If you don't have enough copies of the text, you can gather your students into small groups so they can share.[7]
- For instance, you might ask the class, "Who is the main character?" They would then circle words or phrases that are related to this question.
- Answer the questions about the text with the class. Give your students your example questions and then help them answer them out loud. If they're having trouble, flip to the page in the story that might help them answer the question and read the text aloud again.[8]
- If they're having trouble, try asking questions about the cover of the book. Point out the main character and any side characters to solidify them in your student's minds.
- Your kiddos might not know all the answers to your questions after one reading, and that's okay! Close reading is about going over things multiple times. It's fine to go back and re-read a page or two if you need to.
[Edit]Practice - Hand the text out to the students to work in groups. Groups of 4 or 5 students are usually small enough to handle close reading. Try to mix up the groups and include different students at various reading levels.[9]
- If you have any students who still struggle with reading, you can pair them with the strong readers in the class.
- Encourage students to read the text again. Tell them to think about the questions you asked earlier and let them know that it's okay to read slowly. Ask them to notice any details about the characters or story that they think might be important.[10]
- Ask the class questions about the text. Keep them similar to the ones you asked earlier, but mix it up a little. If the students are struggling, ask them to simply summarize what they just read. Then, you can help them answer close reading questions like:[11]
- "Why did the main character do what he did?"
- "How did the main character convince his mom to let him play?"
- "Do you think what the main character did was a good idea?"
- Have your students write the answers to questions. First and second-graders are usually ready to write down answers instead of just saying them out loud. If you think your kids are ready, tell them to jot down their answers on a piece of paper instead of raising their hands. If they aren't, just discuss your answers as a class.[12]
- In general, most kids are ready to write down answers when they're half-way through first grade.
- Connect the text to other readings you've done. See if your students can find any patterns or connecting themes. For instance, if you read a story last week about a character who didn't want to go to school, you might connect it to your reading of a character who didn't want to do their chores. Pattern recognition is an important part of close reading, too.[13]
- You might ask something like, "Do you think this story was like the one we read last week?"
- You don't have to use close reading for every story your class reads. It's a good skill to have, but kids should also be able to read for their own enjoyment.
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| How to Hit the Ball Properly in Softball Posted: 13 Oct 2021 01:00 AM PDT If you want to get on base and score runs more often when you play softball, working on your batting skills can go a long way. Even though it may seem like you should just try to swing for the fences, there are a lot of little techniques that help you improve your fundamentals. We'll walk you through the entire batting process so you can hit the ball with the most accuracy and power! - Hold the bat in a loose grip with your fingers for the most control. When you grab onto the bat's handle, position your non-dominant hand so it's no more than 2–3 finger-widths from the end of the handle. Put your dominant hand right above your non-dominant hand so your second set of knuckles make a straight line. Keep your grip a little loose near the base of your fingers rather than in your palm, or else you'll tense your forearms and won't have a powerful swing.[1]
- Try setting your bat on your shoulder and relax your elbows to help get your hands into position.[2]
- Avoid gripping the bat any higher on the handle since you won't get as much power out of your swing.
- Square up to the plate so you can reach pitches on the outside corners. Step into the batter's box next to the plate so your non-dominant shoulder points toward the pitcher. Spread your feet out slightly wider than your hips so your toes are parallel to the plate. Balance your weight on the balls of your feet evenly. Bend your knees and ankles a little bit to get into a ready position. Keep your spine straight, but hinge forward at the hips so you're slightly leaning over home plate.[3]
- Reach your bat across home plate and see if you can touch the front corner on the other side of home base. If you can't easily reach it, move closer to the base until you can.
- You can position your feet slightly wider or narrower depending on what feels the most comfortable for you.
- While most coaches recommend starting in a square stance, you can also move your front foot further away from the plate to open up and see the ball better. You can also use a closed stance with your front foot closer to the plate. It all depends on what you prefer and feels the most comfortable.
[Edit]Bat position - Keep your elbows down and your arms bent as you start your stance. Rest your bat on your back shoulder and relax your elbows so you don't have any tension. Try to make a triangle or A-shape with your forearms to ensure you're positioning the bat correctly. Then, lift your arms straight up until your hands are at ear-level and your front elbow makes a 90-degree angle. Then, tilt your bat up so it's at a 45-degree angle to the ground. Be sure to keep your front shoulder relaxed and pointed toward the pitcher.[4]
- Avoid lifting your back elbow up higher than your front elbow because it will throw you off balance while you're swinging.
[Edit]Head position - Look directly at the pitcher so you can follow the ball easier. Turn your head directly toward the pitcher so you can watch them with both eyes. It might be tempting to recheck your grip or look at the bases, but only focus on the pitcher so you can prepare for the ball. That way, it's easier to follow the ball and predict where it will land in the strike zone.[5]
- Shift your weight to your back foot as the pitcher releases the ball. As soon as the pitcher finishes their wind-up and lets go of the ball, put all of your weight on your back leg since that's where most of your power comes from.[6] Keep your back foot firmly planted on the ground and bend your knee a little more to get even more power from your swing.[7]
- Don't swing the bat just yet. Since you're shifting your weight backward, trying to move the bat forward will make you feel off-balanced.
- Step forward with your front foot to swing the bat faster. Right as you load your weight onto your back foot, lift your front foot off of the ground. Then, plant the ball of your front foot back on the ground so your toes point slightly forward. Some people barely lift their toes off the ground while others take a larger step forward. It all depends on what feels best for you, so try out a few swings to see what works out.[8]
- You may also hear this called a "toe tap."
- This movement helps start up your forward momentum so you can swing faster and get the most power from your hit.
- Lead your swing with your hands so the bat snaps forward quicker. Lift your back heel and pivot your foot so the toes point forward throughout your swing. Turn your hips toward the ball so you get more power. Point your front elbow toward the pitcher and swing your arms over home plate until the bat points straight back at the catcher.[9] At this point, your dominant hand, elbow, and back thigh will all line up.[10]
- Keep your head completely still while you're swinging. If you look up or away from where you're swinging, then you may miss or won't make good contact with the ball.
- Dropping your back shoulder so it's lower than your front shoulder can make it easier to swing.[11]
[Edit]Contact - Hit the ball so your bat is parallel with your shoulder. Try to make contact with the ball just in front of home plate so the path of your swing is parallel to the tops of your shoulders.[12] Leave a slight bend in your elbows so your arms aren't fully extended, or else you won't get as much power from your hit.[13]
- Keep your hands ahead of the bat, or else you'll hit the pitch wide and won't have as much control.
[Edit]Extension - Point the bat toward the pitcher to prolong contact with the ball. Your ball will go further the longer you make contact with the bat. Fully straighten your arms and quickly rotate your wrists in the direction of your swing so the bat whips forward and points back toward the pitcher. If you leave your arms fully extended, you'll most likely hit ground balls or make bad contact with the ball.[14]
[Edit]Follow-through - Swing the bat up behind your head to put the most power in your swing. Do not stop putting your strength into your swing when you contact the ball.[15] Instead, bring your arms across the front of your body and swing the bat behind you. Try to avoid slapping your back with your bat since it could lead to a weaker hit.[16]
- Some players let go of the bat with their back hand at the end of the follow-through. It all depends on what feels best for you.[17]
- Complete your swing, extension, and follow-through all in one fluid motion to ensure you hit the ball the furthest and hardest you can.
[Edit]Strike zone - Only swing at balls that cross over home plate within the zone. In fast-pitch softball, the strike zone is the area directly over home plate between your armpits and the tops of your knees. If you play slow-pitch, then the strike zone is still right over home plate, but in the area between the top of your back shoulder and your front knee. Avoid swinging at any pitch thrown outside the strike zone since it'll be called a ball.[18]
- The size of the strike zone may slightly vary depending on the umpire calling the game. Pay attention to what they've called balls and strikes so you can get an idea of where the zone is.
- If you're on deck and next to bat during a game, watch the pitcher and practice swinging as they throw so you can work on your timing.[19]
- Practice your swings as much as you can so you can keep making improvements.
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