Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Use To vs Used To: Which verb phrase is correct?
Many people get “use to” and “used to” confused. Which verb phrase is correct? We unravel the mystery in this week’s Two-Minute Tip.
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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…
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…
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.
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.
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FREE Language Arts Tools for Teachers!
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
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: