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Study Skills
How to Eliminate “To Be” Verbs in Writing
Every English teacher has a sure-fire revision tip that makes developing writers dig down deep and revise initial drafts. One of my favorites involves eliminating the…
How to Grade Literary Discussions
Students need to know that their participation in class discussion is an important part of their overall grade. Otherwise, many will avoid participation or perceive the…
Essential Study Skills
Looking to prevent summer brain-freeze and help your child get a jump start on the next school year? The tips from Summer Daily Brainwork will teach…
Learn How to Study
Memory research tells us that we remember up to 70% of new information if that information is practiced within 24 hours. Learn how to practice key…
Interactive Reading-Making a Movie in Your Head
Why does everyone understand movies better than reading? By using the interactive strategies that we naturally apply at the movies, we can increase our reading comprehension.
How to Break Bad Reading Habits
Getting rid of bad reading habits that interfere with reading comprehension and reading speed are essential. Improve your concentration, reading posture, attention span, and reading attitude…
Why English Spelling Is So Difficult
This article explains why the English Spelling System is so difficult to master. Seven suggestions give hope to even the most challenged speller to improve spelling.
Learn Vocabulary by Reading
Most teachers teach vocabulary inefficiently. Learn the common mistakes that teachers make in vocabulary instruction and how to re-orient vocabulary instruction to help students make real…