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Mrs. Riddle, my sixth-grade teacher, is one of the reasons I became a teacher. I’ll never forget the year I was in her class; it was my final year as an elementary student. I have so many memories, like the day the total solar eclipse happened; it was so
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
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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At Shurley English, we are committed to helping you and your students experience language arts success. Whether you use the Shurley English curriculum or not, we want your language arts 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
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.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
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
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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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, homophones, and homographs? We are here to unravel the confusion in this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
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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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