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Guide to Learning About Modifiers in the English Language

Heather Marie Kosur
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

English contains five grammatical modifiers performed by seven grammatical forms. The following article makes learning about modifiers in the English …

Ideas for Teaching "A Week in the Woods" For Grades 4-7

Patricia Gable
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Why bother making friends or even trying in school when you are only going to be there for half a year? Who will be lost in the woods? Find out with …

Solving Fraction Problems: Least Common Denominators

William Springer
Categories : Help with math homework

When comparing fractions, we first find the least common denominator using the same steps as when finding the lowest common multiple.

Steps to Subtract Fractions: Solving Subtracting Problems That Involve Fractions

William Springer
Categories : Help with math homework

Given two fractions, how can you find the difference? We discuss how to solve subtraction problems involving fractions.

Why Is Language Important to Culture?

Natalia Brophy
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

Can you translate the word “ilunga”? Probably not, unless you live in the Republic of Congo and speak fluent Tshiluba. Untranslatable words are one of …

Events Leading Up to the Attack on Pearl Harbor: 5 Important Facts

Lynn Mason
Categories : History facts, study sheets & homework help

Are you studying World War II? The attack on Pearl Harbor was the fateful event which united the nation behind the war effort and led to the U.S. …

Steps to Dividing Fractions: Learn the Easy Way to Divide Fractions

William Springer
Categories : Help with math homework

Dividing fractions is actually quite simple, if you already understand how to multiply them. We cover how to use the reciprocal to quickly divide …

Strengths and Weaknesses of Informal Assessments: Find Out What Works

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Student assessment tools & principles

Informal assessments can provide teachers with a wealth of useful information that will help guide their instruction on a daily basis. What are the …

The Pros and Cons of DIBELS Assessment for Reading

Margo Dill
Categories : Student assessment tools & principles

The DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) reading assessment is used in many schools to assess students reading ability and to …

A Guide to Creating the Perfect 12th Grade Reading List

Ronda Bowen
Categories : Summer reading lists for grades k 12

While this list may vary slightly state by state, most of these titles make up required reading for 12th grade students. Prepare yourself ahead of …