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:
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The Right Tools for Writing Success
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
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:
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How to Ignite Your Student's Imagination
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
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What is personification?
What is personification? Should I use personification when I am writing? Get the answers to these questions and many more during this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip of the Day! Take a look…
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Playin’ Around with Verb Tenses
Verb tenses can be challenging for students and adults! In an effort to reinforce correct verb tense usage, why not play a little game? Let’s get started with a quick review of verb tenses. Tense means time. So, that means that the verb in the sentence actually lets the