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Grammar & Mechanics
Assessment-based ELA and Reading Instruction
Teachers are fixers. In some sense we view our students as "as is" houses or fixer-uppers, waiting for us to determine what needs repair and updating…
Reading and ELA Data Analysis
As an ELA teacher and reading specialist, I believe in the power of ELA and reading assessments. However, as with many educational practices, appropriate use is…
Don’t Assess What You Won’t Teach
It really is an either-or question: Is teaching or learning more important? DON'T assess to assess. Assessment is not the end goal. DO use diagnostic assessments. DON'T assess what…
ELA and Reading Assessments Do’s and Don’ts
Do's and Don't of ELA and Reading Assessments: DO use comprehensive assessments, not random samples. What teachers want are comprehensive assessments which specifically determine "What my…
Squinting Modifiers
Many ELA teachers have never heard of squinting modifiers. Teaching your students to identify the differences among modifiers will equip your students with specific revision strategies…
Dangling Modifiers
Dangling modifiers are provide challenges for developing writers. Following is a great lesson on how to identify and fix dangling modifiers.
Misplaced Modifiers
Misplaced modifiers are frequent challenges for developing writers. Following is a great lesson on how to identify and fix misplaced modifiers.
When to Use Well and Good
All well and good? Well, perhaps not all of President Trump’s tweets include good grammar, mechanics, spelling, and proper word choice. Let’s take a look at…