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To our partners in education: In response to numerous school closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Shurley English stands ready to help you make a smooth transition to a virtual learning environment. For those schools that are closed or facing closure due to containment efforts, you are eligible to receive
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
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.
Writing
Poetry is a special form of writing that allows a student to express ideas, emotions, or experiences directly through words in verse. It is probably the most artistic of all genres of writing because of the delicate juggling act of (a) rhythms, (b) sound devices, and (c) subject matter. The
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
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
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.
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At Shurley English, we are committed to helping you and your children experience language arts success. Whether you use the Shurley English curriculum or not, we want your home school experience to be the best that it can be. Today, we are excited to share several FREE resources to help
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Subject-verb agreement refers to the special way in which a subject and verb work together to make a sentence correct. Basically, the two must agree in number. For example, if the subject is singular, the verb must be singular. If the subject is plural, the verb must be plural. Without
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
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:
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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
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:
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If you’re ready to learn English definitions in a fun and easy way, Shurley English Jingles are for you! Using domain-specific language, our definitions for the parts of speech and many other important language arts concepts incorporate rhythm, rhyme, and movement. Jingles provide the tools for critical thinking during
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I believe that one of the greatest gifts of all is the gift of imagination. A person’s ability to imagine is limitless and definitely has no bounds! AND, the really cool part about it is that anyone can tap into their personal imagination-station at any place and time. Almost