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Commas With Introductory Clauses

Keren Perles
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

The third rule of comma use concerns using commas after certain introductory clauses. In short, use commas after dependent clauses, long prepositional …

How to Use Commas in a Series: Learn These Basic Rules for Writing

Keren Perles
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

Using commas in a series is the simplest comma rule, right? Not necessarily. Do you know when to use a comma between adjectives? Whether to use the …

Miscellaneous Rules for Commas: Dates, Numbers, Names & More

Keren Perles
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

The four comma rules we’ve already covered apply to a broad number of situations. There are some less well known more specific rules about using …

Outdoor Water Activities for Preschoolers: Keeping Your Preschooler Entertained in the Summer

Keren Perles
Categories : Summer learning

Need some help keeping your super-active four year old entertained throughout the hot summer months? Try some of these outdoor water activities!

Teaching Independent Clauses and Commas -- Coordinating Conjunctions

Keren Perles
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

You know that there’s a rule about, independent clauses, commas, and coordinating conjunctions – but what are independent clauses? And where …

Teaching Students about Lie Poems and Subtext: Lesson Plan for Grade School Students

S.S. Caine
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

This poetry lesson plan offers means of teaching students about poetry, subtext and, implicitly, morality all at the same time through the exploration …

Counting Books & Activities for Toddlers: Teach your Child How to Count

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Fun learning ideas for toddlers

You can begin teaching your toddler to as you read to them! Here are some books about counting and numbers that toddlers will love as well as ways to …

Essay Writing Strategies: How to Mind Map

SparkKD
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

Mind mapping can be a great brainstorming tool in developing ideas for essays and much more. Learn how to incorporate this tool into your writing.

Helping Kids De-Stress Before Standardized Tests

Julia Bodeeb
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

Teachers can help students build a positive mindset to help them achieve strong scores on standardized tests. Testing is very stressful for students …

Identify Latin Predicate Words

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Like English, Latin uses predicate words to describe or modify a sentence’s subject. By looking for a linking verb, Latin predicate words are easy to …