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Research-Based Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Worksheets
Worksheets can target practice in a specific skill or help students learn a new concept. Worksheets can serve as excellent independent practice. Teachers can use worksheets…
Drill and Kill Worksheets
Although deliberate practice is not solely reserved for worksheets, it would certainly seem that targeted, independent worksheets can certainly provide deliberate practice that involves "attention, rehearsal,…
How to Teach Grammar to Primary Students
Teaching grammar, usage, mechanics, spelling, and vocabulary to primary students can be challenging. Here's a fun instructional approach to teach the rigorous Language Strand Standards.
How to Teach Vocabulary
How to Teach Vocabulary asks and provides possible answers to the How Do the Common Core Authors Suggest We Teach Vocabulary?
How to Teach Writing Mechanics
How to Teach Writing Mechanics asks and provides possible answers to the What is (and isn't) Writing Mechanics, Why Teach Writing Mechanics? When Should We Teach…
How to Teach English Grammar
How to Teach English Grammar asks and provides possible answers to the most pressing When, Why, How, What, and Whom questions related to teaching grammar.
Resurrection Facts and Counterclaims
Easter provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the biblical resurrection story and practice two essential critical reading skills: 1. to identify text as fact or claim…
The Difference between Facts and Claims
Knowing the difference between facts and claims is critically important to effective argumentation in both speaking and in writing.