Poetry: What is a couplet?
Today, let’s focus on connecting with someone through a special type of literary device called a couplet. Come along and let’s see how this writing activity unfolds in this Two-Minute Tip.
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An Open Letter to Teachers: Taking off with Shurley English
Dear Educators, Welcome aboard Shurley English flight ABC. Please find your seat, stow your baggage in the overhead bin, and buckle up as we take off into your new school year! This year’s destination is progress and growth. We’ve got a long flight ahead of us so, sit
The Value of a Pretest
What is the value of giving the Shurley English Pretest if students are not familiar with the curriculum? As a consultant, I’ve heard this question before, and I want to urge you to listen up! Even though the pretest may appear extraordinarily difficult, you should never avoid it! Let
The Four “VITAL -V’s” of a Veteran Shurley English Teacher
Visualize this scenario: It’s early August, and as you scroll through your inbox, you see the first of many emails from your school administrator. “Already!?!” you say to yourself as you hesitate to open it. You guessed it! It’s your new school year Welcome Letter and Professional Development
How do I teach Shurley English in a multi-grade classroom?
When I began teaching at a small private parochial school, I learned quickly that even though I was teaching two grade levels of Shurley English in the same room, there was a disparity in the way I had to instruct each level. Each group had different developmental needs and learning