Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What are homonyms?
What are homonyms, homophones, and homographs? We are here to unravel the confusion in this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
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Two-Minute Tip of the Day
When to use Who or Whom
Do you know when to use WHO or WHOM in a sentence? If not, we invite you to learn more during this week's Shurley English Two-Minute Tip:
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Do I use YOUR or YOU'RE?
Knowing when to use the words YOUR and YOU'RE can be tricky, but don't worry! We have just the tip you need to ensure correct usage. We invite you to learn more during this week's Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is the most commonly used word in the English language?
What is the most commonly used word in the English language? (We'll give you a hint: We used it in the first sentence!) We invite you to learn all about it during this week's Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Colons: How to use them when you write
Punctuation matters; that’s a fact! Do you know the eight specific functions of the colon? If not, we invite you to take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip of the Day to learn more.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is the proper order of adjectives?
Did you know that the order in which you list adjectives is important? There is a proper order to follow! To learn the proper order of adjectives, take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip of the Day:
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
When should I 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 of the Day to learn more:
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is the Oxford Comma?
What is the Oxford Comma? Should I use the Oxford Comma when I am writing? Why is the Oxford Comma so controversial? Get the answers to these questions and many more during this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip of the Day! Take a look… Would you like more tips? Be sure
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Education Technology: It's time to update your apps!
Did you know that Shurley English has a team of technology experts that work 24/7 to deliver our digital curriculum? It’s their job to develop, monitor, and maintain the SIM technology systems and services, but there’s one thing they can’t do for you: They cannot update
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Sentence Pattern Study: Pattern 3
Last week, we began our study of sentence patterns. Remember, if you recognize the pattern of a sentence’s core parts, the grammar of the sentence (or its word arrangement) will make more sense. Last time, we discussed Pattern 1 and Pattern 2. Today, let’s start our study with
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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
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Brain-Based Learning: Would you like me to repeat that?
Learning is an amazing process that we often take for granted. We seldom stop to ponder just exactly “how” information travels through pathways in our brain to somehow successfully get coded and stored in our short-term or long-term memory bank. The journey is quite amazing, and I believe it’s