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Grammar & Mechanics Mar 6, 2018

Mechanics Quiz for Teachers

See how much you know about mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.) by taking the 10 Question Mechanics Quiz for Teachers. Don't worry; I’ll dispense with the…

Literacy Centers Jun 6, 2010

How to Evaluate Spelling Programs

With increasing attention on following Response to Intervention (RTI) guidelines, it makes sense to follow the criteria that orthographic research has established for quality spelling programs.

Grammar & Mechanics Jan 17, 2009

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…

Grammar & Mechanics Jan 17, 2009

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…