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Tag: parts of speech
Literacy Center Rotations
Literacy center (or stations) rotations can be challenging to plan. Here are seven rotation options with colorful visuals for 4-10 literacy centers.
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.
Parts of Speech Song
Check out the Parts of Speech Song and memorize the key definitions of each part of speech. Examples follow each definition.
How to Teach Sentence Diagramming
Sentence diagramming can be a useful visual tool to teach students how to identify the different parts of sentences, understand how these parts function, and see…
Does Sentence Diagramming Make Sense?
Effective writing instruction melds both analysis and practice. Students need the deductive apply-the-components/rules-of-grammar approach and the inductive practice-the-meaningful-communication of ideas-with-feedback approach to become effective writers. Some…
How to Teach Helping Verbs
English teachers learn early in their careers that strong nouns and “show-me” verbs are the keys to good writing. Of these two keys, verbs give developing…
How and When to Teach Adverbs
Adverbs are tricky. Knowing the definition of this basic part of speech only gets us so far. Yes, we do need to know what we are…