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Why Johnny Still Can’t Read
Meet Johnny. Although... you probably already know him. In fact, you probably have a Johnny in your class right now. It may also be possible that…
The Ten Parts of Speech with Clear Examples
Knowing the parts of speech is key to the grammatical language of instruction. Writers need to be able to accurately identify and apply each of these…
The Most Useful Punctuation and Capitalization Rules
Proper punctuation and capitalization are marks of an educated and careful writer. Here is everything you need to know about proper punctuation and capitalization in one…
The Four Myths of Grammar Instruction
Many Americans use poor grammar because of poor teaching. The “whole language” movement of the 1980s and 1990s relegated grammatical instruction to a simple editing step…
The Sweet Sixteen Strategies for SAT® Success
Just sixteen general strategies will help you make a significant difference on both the SAT® and ACT® test. Warning: Don’t assume you already know these tips;…
Five Tips To Increase Silent Reading Speed and Improve Reading Comprehension
Increasing reading speed will improve your productivity and allow you to read more. More importantly, increasing reading speed will significantly improve reading comprehension and retention. Want…
Successful Reading Intervention
According to research, only one of six remedial reading students will ever progress to grade-level reading ability. However, the odds can increase dramatically when the critical…
Top Ten Reasons to Teach Phonics
Reading is not a developmentally acquired skill. In other words, children and adults do not learn to read by simply being read to or exposed to…