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Greek and Latin Vocabulary Research
The following article will explore why the best and most recent educational research on Greek and Latin morphology does not trickle down to teachers and will…
25 Greek and Latin Power Words | Morphology
If you are still teaching from the same old Greek and Latin word part list, it's time to update your instruction with the latest computer-generated word…
Why Study Greek and Latin
When you sit down to read an article, a technical document, or a book, does the language the author uses seem “All Greek (or Latin) to…
English Language History
Sometimes reading English text does seem like reading a foreign language. And this does make sense, because so much of English derives from other languages. Let's…
Prescriptivism and Descriptivism
Prescriptivism and descriptivism are contrasting approaches to grammar and usage, particularly to how they are taught. Both are concerned with the state of a language — descriptivism with how…
English-language Arts Standards
Over 25 articles, each with FREE resources focused on the Common Core State Standards for English-Language Arts.
Academic Word List
Wouldn't it be great if we had an instructional scope and sequence of the Academic Word List by grade level? Get the Academic Word List, divided…
ELA and Reading Diagnostic and Formative Assessments
DO use both diagnostic and formative assessments. DON'T assess to determine a generic problem. DO review mastered material often. DON'T solely assess grade-level Standards.