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Vague Pronoun References
A vague pronoun does not clearly identify its antecedent. An antecedent is the noun or pronoun that the pronoun refers to or re-names. Vague pronouns usually…
Double Negatives
One form of Non-standard English is the double negative. In Non-standard English the double negative is used to emphasize the negative; however, in Standard English the…
Formulaic Phrases
In both formulaic phrases and idioms, the individual words may not mean exactly what they say. Both types of expressions often suggest, but do not state,…
Meaningless Sentence Starters
Avoid beginning sentences with There or Here + a “helping verb” or a “linking verb." Revise to eliminate these words. To delete the unnecessary There or…
English-language Arts Standards
Over 25 articles, each with FREE resources focused on the Common Core State Standards for English-Language Arts.
Essay Conclusion Response Comments
Fair to say that the essay conclusion tends to be the weakest instructional piece of our essay teaching repertoire. The full extent of my own high…
Essay Hooks and Response Comments
Writing comments to respond to student essays as formative assessment (first or second drafts) and summative assessment (final published draft) is tough work. It’s both art…
Counterclaim and Refutation Sentence Frames
Transitions within the counterclaim paragraph are extremely important to master in order to create clear connections between the counterclaim and refutation.