Two-Minute Tip of the Day
How to Analyze and Solve Analogies
What is an analogy? How do I analyze and solve an analogy exercise? Tune in to this week’s Two-Minute Tip to learn all about the fun language puzzle know as the analogy…
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study skills
Study Skills: Is it time for a quick review?
As many students gear up for distance learning, they may feel uneasy about how they will be expected to finish the school year. Where do I start? What do I do? School systems are working to develop a schedule and learning plan, but this type of learning is completely different.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Three Ways to Ditch Double Negatives
Double negatives are a writing no-no, but how can you avoid breaking this grammar rule? Tune in to this week’s Two-Minute Tip to learn about negative words and the three ways to correct a double negative…
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Distance Learning: How to create moments for physical wellness
If you’re like most human beings, you probably spend a fair amount of time in front of a computer, tablet, or cell phone sitting, reading, texting, typing, or holding a phone up to your ear. Our workplaces and classrooms have gone digital. Even now, you are on your digital
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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Distance Learning: Implementing purposeful downtime
If you’ve been following our Shurley English Blog posts, you know we’ve been flooding you with creative ideas on how to continue supporting your students’ academic progress. With the high demands placed upon our students today, it’s evident that they have fewer opportunities to truly unwind and
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:
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Virtual Learning Resources for Schools Closed due to COVID-19
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
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.
Writing
Poetry Study: Exploring sound devices with couplets
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?
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.