One of the greatest features of these Vocabulary Lessons are their versatility. Consider the following uses: Infer word meaning. Using only the index page of over 200 alphabetized vocabulary terms (an ever-growing list), have learners guess at the meanings of words based Read more…
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Teach Vocabulary Lessons Using Visual Art Think about the last time you were asked to define a vocabulary term. For some learners, the conventional methods of reading or hearing a recited definition and example sentence might be effective. But for Read more…
What does Labor Day mean to you? End of summer? Pools closing? School Starting? A day off work? After growing up in the Midwest, the last day the pool was open was a big one for me (pool weather year-round Read more…
What’s the difference between revising and editing a piece of writing? Many people, including tutors and professionals, confuse the two. Revising is the process of expanding and clarifying what is written and should be done before the piece is edited. Read more…
You watched me come to your class just like any other student. You greeted me with a warm smile and caring eyes. You asked me to have a seat in your inviting classroom. I watched you speak words I didn’t Read more…
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