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Indirect Questions and Intentional Fragments
Today we are studying Indirect Questions and Intentional Fragments.
How to Teach Writing Transitions
Well-intentioned teachers sometimes create more problems than they solve. Teachers often fail to teach developing writers how to use effective writing transitions within or between paragraphs…
Spelling Assessment Questions and Answers
That said, as an author of numerous spelling programs and an often-used Diagnostic Spelling Assessment, I get two questions quite frequently: 1. Does a diagnostic spelling…
Common Core Spelling Standards
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts provide instructional challenges for all conscientious upper elementary and middle school teachers. In addition to the…
Teaching Your Child to Read Well
One of the true joys and responsibilities of parenthood is teaching your child to read. But wait... isn't that the teacher's job? Of course it is,…
The “able” Spelling Rule
The "able" suffix spelling is often misspelled, even by very accomplished spellers. Here are the applicable spelling rules for the "able" suffix.
The Vulgar “a” Spelling
This lesson on the vulgar “a” includes definitions, examples, writing hints, practice, a formative assessment, writing application, and related CCSS standards.
Morphological Awareness with Greek and Latin
The bulk of Vocabulary Standards are now included in the Language Strand of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Greek and Latin affixes (prefixes and suffixes)…