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How Words Work
This is the first of a six-part summary of essential grammar points for English language teachers.
position • focus • collocation • syntax • register
This is the first of a six-part summary of essential grammar points for English language teachers.
position • focus • collocation • syntax • register
Adjectives and Adverbs are NOT Good Description
Using specific nouns and verbs to show the story instead of relying on cliched, hackneyed adverbs and adjectives that often do little more than weigh down the writing.
writing • short stories
Using specific nouns and verbs to show the story instead of relying on cliched, hackneyed adverbs and adjectives that often do little more than weigh down the writing.
writing • short stories
Grammar Refresher Course
Teacher refresher course on the basics of a sentence. Quick and fun mini lessons to educate students on grammar.
grammar basics • noun • verbs • adjectives • adverbs
Teacher refresher course on the basics of a sentence. Quick and fun mini lessons to educate students on grammar.
grammar basics • noun • verbs • adjectives • adverbs
Vocabulary Word Game
Mad libs are a word game that creates a new story by changing a few selected words. Students will be laughing, as they learn a few concepts at the same time
funny mad libs • mad libs for kids • fun word game • vocabulary word game • vocabulary game
Mad libs are a word game that creates a new story by changing a few selected words. Students will be laughing, as they learn a few concepts at the same time
funny mad libs • mad libs for kids • fun word game • vocabulary word game • vocabulary game
Art Can Teach Critical Thinking
Learning to speak the language of art teaches critical thinking. This article describes how the author uses baby steps to get students to discriminate aesthetically.
critical thinking • critique • criticism • art description • museum of bad art
Learning to speak the language of art teaches critical thinking. This article describes how the author uses baby steps to get students to discriminate aesthetically.
critical thinking • critique • criticism • art description • museum of bad art
Getting Ahead of the Holidays
Without warning the holiday season can reek havoc on the most sane middle school families. Get ahead of the holiday rush by creating a clear vision for how you want to be
stress free holidays • relaxed family • middle school families • holiday season planning • plan for the holidays
Without warning the holiday season can reek havoc on the most sane middle school families. Get ahead of the holiday rush by creating a clear vision for how you want to be
stress free holidays • relaxed family • middle school families • holiday season planning • plan for the holidays
How to Make Vacation Poetry Scrapbooks
Use vacation pictures and original poems to create a family scrapbook!
vacation photos • adjective poems • free verse • limericks • rhyming couplets
Use vacation pictures and original poems to create a family scrapbook!
vacation photos • adjective poems • free verse • limericks • rhyming couplets
How Words Work:5
It has been useful to distinguish between syntax (how words relate to each other) and morphology (the different forms a word may have) in order to emphasise how each aspect has its influence on meaning. Patterns of morphology have in fact been much more commonly the focus of classroom attention than patterns of syntax.
syntax • morphology • grammar • learning english • studying english
It has been useful to distinguish between syntax (how words relate to each other) and morphology (the different forms a word may have) in order to emphasise how each aspect has its influence on meaning. Patterns of morphology have in fact been much more commonly the focus of classroom attention than patterns of syntax.
syntax • morphology • grammar • learning english • studying english
Italian Beauty
A brief lesson in Italian grammar, describing the difference between "bene", "bravo", "bello" and "buono".
italian • grammar • bene • bravo • bello
A brief lesson in Italian grammar, describing the difference between "bene", "bravo", "bello" and "buono".
italian • grammar • bene • bravo • bello
Local Restaurant Advertising
The highly competitive New Orleans restaurant market shows how entrepreneurs attract diners with creative cuisine ads featuring appetizing words.
local restaurant advertising • lure diners • attract diners • ad word strategies • new orleans restaurateurs
The highly competitive New Orleans restaurant market shows how entrepreneurs attract diners with creative cuisine ads featuring appetizing words.
local restaurant advertising • lure diners • attract diners • ad word strategies • new orleans restaurateurs
Misplaced Modifiers and Dangling Participles
They're fodder for stand-up comedy in the English department
dangling modifiers • misplaced modifiers
They're fodder for stand-up comedy in the English department
dangling modifiers • misplaced modifiers
ESL Text Type Writing Lesson
As writing skills can differ greatly in an English language classroom, a text type based approach to teaching writing can be helpful. Here a sample lesson is presented.
writing restaurant review • text type based lesson plan • teaching esl writing • text analysis activity • guided writing practice
As writing skills can differ greatly in an English language classroom, a text type based approach to teaching writing can be helpful. Here a sample lesson is presented.
writing restaurant review • text type based lesson plan • teaching esl writing • text analysis activity • guided writing practice
Your Cover Letter, Part II: The Body
What you should and shouldn't include in your next cover letter.
resume • cover letter • job search • international job search
What you should and shouldn't include in your next cover letter.
resume • cover letter • job search • international job search
The Origin of the Word 'Black'
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'black' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of black • history of black • source of the word black • semantic broadening of black • etymology of black
Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'black' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time
meaning of black • history of black • source of the word black • semantic broadening of black • etymology of black
What is Multimedia?
Description and definition of multimedia from its beginnings to the present day.
multimedia • video • film • photography • overheads
Description and definition of multimedia from its beginnings to the present day.
multimedia • video • film • photography • overheads
Art Words Defined
Sometimes, mixed media artists just need a swift kick in the inspirational rear when it comes to working in their art journals. That's the point of these prompts.
art journal • art project idea • prompt • idea • mixed media
Sometimes, mixed media artists just need a swift kick in the inspirational rear when it comes to working in their art journals. That's the point of these prompts.
art journal • art project idea • prompt • idea • mixed media
Vocabulary: The Power of Guessing
This simple "Word of the Day" lesson format relies on students' ability to determine meaning from context.
teaching vocabulary • context clues • vocabulary meaning • vocabulary assessment • vocabulary quiz
This simple "Word of the Day" lesson format relies on students' ability to determine meaning from context.
teaching vocabulary • context clues • vocabulary meaning • vocabulary assessment • vocabulary quiz
To Hyphenate or Not to Hyphenate
This articles provides a few rules regarding the hyphenation of compound words.
hyphen • compound word • hyphenate • modifier • dictionary
This articles provides a few rules regarding the hyphenation of compound words.
hyphen • compound word • hyphenate • modifier • dictionary
How to Be a Journalist - Improve Your Writing
Develop your writing skills by thinking clearly about what you want to say, edit your work carefully, improve your style, be your own critic. Develop your own style.
how to be a journalist • top tips to successful writing • journalism - how to improve your writing • how to be a better writer • tips to becoming a better writer
Develop your writing skills by thinking clearly about what you want to say, edit your work carefully, improve your style, be your own critic. Develop your own style.
how to be a journalist • top tips to successful writing • journalism - how to improve your writing • how to be a better writer • tips to becoming a better writer
Imagery in Frost's Dust of Snow
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Shape and Concrete Poem Lesson
Students learn about shape and concrete poems from poetry books. By writing and illustrating their own poem, students express creativity and learn poetry techniques.
concrete poetry lesson • shape and form poetry lesson • poetry techniques • diamante poem • acrostic poem
Students learn about shape and concrete poems from poetry books. By writing and illustrating their own poem, students express creativity and learn poetry techniques.
concrete poetry lesson • shape and form poetry lesson • poetry techniques • diamante poem • acrostic poem
Journal of Creation: DragonGrace 1
What's in a name & A lack of Polytheism
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • game
What's in a name & A lack of Polytheism
imagination • common • thought • catharsis • game
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 14,15 & 16
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
pandavas • krishna • nakula • sahadeva
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
pandavas • krishna • nakula • sahadeva
AS VISIONS OF FABULOUS CLOTHES DANCE IN OUR HEADS!!!
A SELECTION OF THE BEST DESIGNER PIECES AROUND TOWN!
dkny • free country • tocca • powder blu.elita • todd oldham
A SELECTION OF THE BEST DESIGNER PIECES AROUND TOWN!
dkny • free country • tocca • powder blu.elita • todd oldham
It's No Bull... The Story of John Bull, Typical Englishman
A history of the term "John Bull" as applied to the English.
english • john bull • uncle sam • political cartoon • john arbuthnot
A history of the term "John Bull" as applied to the English.
english • john bull • uncle sam • political cartoon • john arbuthnot
Saintly Visions or Blind Faith? (Part Two of Three)
A look at 20th-Century Romanticism in Three American Classics: F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," and J.D. Salinger's "Seymour: An Introduction."
literature • romanticism • 20th century
A look at 20th-Century Romanticism in Three American Classics: F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," and J.D. Salinger's "Seymour: An Introduction."
literature • romanticism • 20th century
Defining Membership and Belonging
A good youth program is one that promotes membership and belonging among its youth participants.
membership • belonging • khadijah • ali-coleman • youth
A good youth program is one that promotes membership and belonging among its youth participants.
membership • belonging • khadijah • ali-coleman • youth
Disco Kong
The '76 version, believe it or not, wins over the '33 and the '06
king • kong • '33 • '76 • '06
The '76 version, believe it or not, wins over the '33 and the '06
king • kong • '33 • '76 • '06
Manichaeism
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
manichaeism • mani • manichean • manes • gnostic
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
manichaeism • mani • manichean • manes • gnostic
Pirate Lesson Plans
Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl are fictitious, but there is much about pirating that is true. It is fun and interesting, so jump in as we begin our Pirate lesson plans!
pirates • pirate lesson plans • homeschool • homeschooling pirates • homeschool pirate lessons
Jack Sparrow and the Black Pearl are fictitious, but there is much about pirating that is true. It is fun and interesting, so jump in as we begin our Pirate lesson plans!
pirates • pirate lesson plans • homeschool • homeschooling pirates • homeschool pirate lessons
Starting off with a CCRAPy idea
A new party with a name that cracked up the nation which needs a good joke here and then
canadian • alliance • reform • conservative • party
A new party with a name that cracked up the nation which needs a good joke here and then
canadian • alliance • reform • conservative • party
The Birth of Symbolism
Here is a look at the role of mythology in the symbolism we see each day.
symbols • myth • mythology • mercury • hermes
Here is a look at the role of mythology in the symbolism we see each day.
symbols • myth • mythology • mercury • hermes
Apples to Apples Bible Edition
This game works great in groups, making it the perfect choice for family game night, Sunday school or youth groups, or even fun-spirited adult Bible studies.
apples to apples bible edition • sunday school games • christian board games • youth group games • bible trivia games
This game works great in groups, making it the perfect choice for family game night, Sunday school or youth groups, or even fun-spirited adult Bible studies.
apples to apples bible edition • sunday school games • christian board games • youth group games • bible trivia games
Baby Shower Word Game
A Mad Lib-inspired baby shower game is easy to prepare and fun to play.
baby shower games • baby shower word games • baby shower mad libs • fill-in-the blank birth story • birth story mad lib
A Mad Lib-inspired baby shower game is easy to prepare and fun to play.
baby shower games • baby shower word games • baby shower mad libs • fill-in-the blank birth story • birth story mad lib
Building Language Skills
What does a teacher or speech therapist mean by language skills? She is simply referring to communication. For most children it develops naturally.
deaf • austistic • down syndrome • language skills • special needs
What does a teacher or speech therapist mean by language skills? She is simply referring to communication. For most children it develops naturally.
deaf • austistic • down syndrome • language skills • special needs
Christmas Poetry Lesson
Creating short and funny Christmas poems from traditional Christmas poems.
christmas poetry lesson • funny christmas poems • short christmas poems • christmas poetry • christmas poems
Creating short and funny Christmas poems from traditional Christmas poems.
christmas poetry lesson • funny christmas poems • short christmas poems • christmas poetry • christmas poems
Ernest Hemingway and Boxing
Writers and boxers seem to have little in common. Does Ernest Hemingway's love for the "sweet science" show that writers and fighters share more than you think?
disciplined writing • ernest hemingway and boxing • sweet science • men without women • a moveable feast
Writers and boxers seem to have little in common. Does Ernest Hemingway's love for the "sweet science" show that writers and fighters share more than you think?
disciplined writing • ernest hemingway and boxing • sweet science • men without women • a moveable feast
A Gourmet Seasoning Kitchen Garden
Prepare ultimately delectable gourmet dishes with herbs, vegetables and spices harvested from your own gourmet seasoning garden or gourmet kitchen garden.
food seasoning • vegetable gardening • gourmet cooking • frugal gourmet • kitchen garden
Prepare ultimately delectable gourmet dishes with herbs, vegetables and spices harvested from your own gourmet seasoning garden or gourmet kitchen garden.
food seasoning • vegetable gardening • gourmet cooking • frugal gourmet • kitchen garden
Autism Creates Financial Hardship
An autism spectrum disorder diagnosis usually comes with a significant financial burden for the family; learn more about the financial aspects of autism.
autism spectrum disorders • paying for autism treatments • autism therapy costs • autism insurance • autism treatment
An autism spectrum disorder diagnosis usually comes with a significant financial burden for the family; learn more about the financial aspects of autism.
autism spectrum disorders • paying for autism treatments • autism therapy costs • autism insurance • autism treatment
Creative Writing and Description
Tips on how to use description as a tool to add depth and texture to a piece of creative writing.
description in fiction • creative description • description and metaphors • description and similes • description and adverbs
Tips on how to use description as a tool to add depth and texture to a piece of creative writing.
description in fiction • creative description • description and metaphors • description and similes • description and adverbs
Devise Your Own Web Activity
Planning a web-learning activity.
web-learning • learning languages • learning portuguese • beginners' portuguese • intermediate portuguese
Planning a web-learning activity.
web-learning • learning languages • learning portuguese • beginners' portuguese • intermediate portuguese
Eiffel 65 Not "Blue" About Their Worldwide Success
Profile of the group Eiffel 65, their hit single "Blue" and album Europop.
eiffel 65 • italy • bliss • mp3 • dance
Profile of the group Eiffel 65, their hit single "Blue" and album Europop.
eiffel 65 • italy • bliss • mp3 • dance
Enjoy some Magic!
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
bird-catcher in "the magic flute • composer • opera terms • listening clips • mozart
Music Educators unite! MANY music resources and topics for teaching effectively. Music educators exchange ideas, tools for optimal networking. Many links and weekly articles.
bird-catcher in "the magic flute • composer • opera terms • listening clips • mozart
Less is more...
Articles are too long? Learn what to cut!
reduancy • clutter • journalism • student • writing
Articles are too long? Learn what to cut!
reduancy • clutter • journalism • student • writing
Maiden Name by Philip Larkin
Philip Larkin's apparently straightforward poem "Maiden Name" tackles some weighty issues, such as identity and the workings of language, with characteristic subtlety.
maiden name • philip larkin • larkin and critical theory • relationship between signs and things • ambiguous larkin
Philip Larkin's apparently straightforward poem "Maiden Name" tackles some weighty issues, such as identity and the workings of language, with characteristic subtlety.
maiden name • philip larkin • larkin and critical theory • relationship between signs and things • ambiguous larkin
R&B Today
The world of R&B from my perspective - nods to hot tracks to catch and rasberries for those who let me down.
pru • jill scott • capitol records • def jam records • musiq
The world of R&B from my perspective - nods to hot tracks to catch and rasberries for those who let me down.
pru • jill scott • capitol records • def jam records • musiq
Shakespeare Sonnet 5
The speaker of sonnet 5 dramatizes the young man's youth as summer and compares old age to horrid winter, while portraying offspring as the distillation of flowers.
shakespeare sonnet 5 • those hours that with gentle work did frame • mariage sonnet • passage of time • summer
The speaker of sonnet 5 dramatizes the young man's youth as summer and compares old age to horrid winter, while portraying offspring as the distillation of flowers.
shakespeare sonnet 5 • those hours that with gentle work did frame • mariage sonnet • passage of time • summer
Sigur Ros: Agaetis Byrjun
A music experience unlike one you've ever had, plain and simple.
sigur ros • iceland • icelandic • agaetis byrjun • radiohead
A music experience unlike one you've ever had, plain and simple.
sigur ros • iceland • icelandic • agaetis byrjun • radiohead
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