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Grammar & Mechanics Jun 20, 2018

English Adjective Order

When using more than one adjective to modify the same noun or pronoun in a sentence, usually follow this order of adjectival functions. Lesson plans for…

Grammar & Mechanics Jun 16, 2018

Don’t Use Mad Libs to Teach Grammar

Mad Libs should not be used to teach grammar. Now some would argue that providing a context for incidental learning is, indeed, teaching. Some may suggest that…

Grammar & Mechanics Dec 27, 2015

FREE Diagnostic Reading and ELA Assessments

Teachers need accurate and teachable ELA and reading assessments and recording matrices to inform decision-making about whole class and individualized instruction. Each of these assessments has…