Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What are interjections?
Interjections are one of the eight parts of speech, but do you know how to use them in your writing? Let's take a closer look in this week's Two-Minute Tip!
Shurley English
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Word Usage: Capital vs Capitol
Do you know the difference between the words CAPITAL and CAPITOL? Don’t let these homophones confuse you! Let us show you how to use these words correctly in this Two-Minute Tip.
Writing
Writing Toolbox: Let's get organized with Writing Maps!
Teaching kids to write can be easy if you have the right tools! Getting organized is the first step, and one of the best ways to accomplish this is with an excellent set of writing maps. Writing maps are the foundation for writing success and truly help your children start
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The Right Tools for Writing Success
The Shurley English Writing Folder will help your students move through the writing process with ease. This foldout, four-pocket folder keeps students organized with a dedicated space for their prewriting, rough draft, revised draft, and edited paper. It is packed with handy references, checklists, and tips to ensure students have
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is a helping verb?
It’s time to continue our discussion on VERBS! Today, we are going to explore HELPING verbs. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is a linking verb?
It’s time to continue our discussion on VERBS! Last week, we learned about action verbs. Today, we are going to explore LINKING verbs. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is an action verb?
Today, we are going to zoom in and talk about one of the eight parts of speech: VERBS! Specifically, we are going to discuss the ACTION verb. Are you ready? Let's get started.
Writing
Correct Word Usage: ALLOT vs A LOT vs ALOT
Do you know the difference between the words ALLOT and A LOT? (Have you seen ALOT written as a word?) Don’t let this topic confuse you! Let us show you how to use these words correctly in this Two-Minute Tip:
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Prepositions have POWER
Prepositions have POWER! It’s true. Take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip to learn more about this sentence-changing part of speech.
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Writing Activity: How to Write a Comparison-Contrast Essay
One of my favorite forms of writing is the Comparison-Contrast Essay. You must use factual details to analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. I think the wanna-be researcher in me loves this! I get to scour sources for facts and data. I get to learn new
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
How to use a Semicolon
Semicolons don't have to be mysterious! There are only two reasons to use a semicolon in a sentence. Take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip to learn more!
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How to Develop Sentence Fluency
Some people are born with a natural ability to put their thoughts into words, but the ability to effectively put those words on paper requires a lot of hard work and practice. Good writing is a skill that develops over time; therefore, consistent instruction to develop the knowledge and skills