Derailleur gears chain slack. Cage length determines the total capacity of the derailleur, that is the size difference between the largest and smallest chainrings, and the size difference between the largest and smallest sprockets on the cogset added together. A larger sum requires a longer cage length. Typical cross country mountain bikes with three front chainrings will use a long cage rear derailleur. A road bike with only two front chainrings and close ratio sprockets can operate with either a short or long cage derailleur, but will work better with a short cage. Manufacturer stated derailleur capacities are as follows: Shimano long
Word sort to help students who do not have extensive reading vocabularies focus on isolated sounds (Initial, final, or medial) within a spoken word. These sorts are often a child’s first introduction to word study and are most commonly used with students whose developmental skills are at the emergent, letter name-alphabetic, or early within word Spelling Stages. Word sort activities involve students comparing, contrasting, and classifying words - considering words from a variety of perspectives. Bear et al. emphasized the importance of comparing those words that do fit into a particular category with those that don't. This type of engagement with words