How do you tell the difference between "compliment" and "complement", "desert" and "dessert"? We'll show you!
This lesson is an extension of LA lessons teaching compound words. Once students are introduced to the concept of compound words, they will listen to a picture book and see if they can identify compound words from the book. Take time while reading to discuss the words. You may consider making a chart as you read. Be sure students understand that in a compound word, each word has a meaning, and when put together, the new word has a different meaning.
Compound-complex sentences are compound sentences with dependent or subordinate clauses added to them. Paige and Rosie explain how to spot and use them.
These prepositions are called compound prepositions, or multisyllabic prepositions. Like most prepositions, they have both literal and figurative meanings. David explains.
This guide provides clear grammatical definitions, and unpacks the features of compound sentences and how they function. The guide also offers, as a starting point, some strategies for implementing sentence-level instruction in your classroom. And yes, compound sentences need to be taught in both primary and secondary classes!
This lesson may be used with Launguge Arts, Writing, and Social Studies. The students will learn about various people who were influencial in changing the world through civil rights. They students will write a dream about something they would like to do to make the world better.
A concrete noun refers to a physical object in the real world, such as a dog, a ball, or an ice cream cone. An abstract noun refers to an idea or concept that does not exist in the real world and cannot be touched, like freedom, sadness, or permission.
This is a document to show students how to use coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions and sentence transitions for high-intermediate and advanced level ESL students. This is a supplemental resouce for grammar and composition classes. The aim of this worksheet is to show students how to combine sentences as well as understand the rules of punctuation. The examples in the table at the top of page 1 demonstrate the correct use of punctuation. Each column in the table below the error correction exercises on page 1 follow the same punctuation rules as the ones in the table at the top of the document. Pages 2-3 allow students to practice combining sentences with a variety of connectors in relation to the book The Little Prince. Learning Objectives:Use transitions and other signal words to achieve coherence and clarity within the structure of the essay.Demonstrate sentence variety and grammatical accuracy at a high-intermediate/low-advanced level.
Mock direct examination of a witness by the Prosecution. Accompanying recording (5:30 minutes) is included at approximately 128 WPM. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) exam is approximately 120 WPM and the duration is 8 minutes.
In this lesson designed to enhance literacy skills, students learn how the theory that explains the position of Earth's continents was established and later modified, and gain important insights into how science and the scientific community operate.
A Functional Approach to Teaching (and Assessing!) Grammar and Punctuation
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This is a collection of cumulative units of study for conventional errors common in student writing. It's flexible, functional, and zeroes in problems typically seen in writing of all types, from the eternal "there/they're/their" struggle to correct colon use. Units are organized from most simple to most challenging.
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This is a collection of cumulative units of study for conventional errors common in student writing. It’s flexible, functional, and zeroes in problems typically seen in writing of all types, from the eternal “there/they’re/their” struggle to correct colon use. Units are organized from most simple to most challenging.
Word Count: 2751
ISBN: 978-1-63635-026-4
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¡Contéctate! Intermediate Spanish II is a free, open educational resource Spanish textbook created for an Intermediate Spanish II course at Pacific University (Oregon). The book focuses on the continuing development of communication skills in Spanish while highlighting and encouraging student connections to each other, to their local communities and to the greater world. Activities are student-centered while also incorporating topics and texts useful for understanding several important contemporary issues in Spanish-speaking regions (Latin America, Spain and the United States) such as wellness, sustainability, and migration. The book’s pedagogy is inspired by and adheres to the most recent best practices guidelines published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Coordinating conjunctions connect parts of sentences to each other. David explains how.
How to create powerpoint presentations for 5-8 graders.
Correlative conjunctions work in pairs to connect parts of sentences. David teaches you how they do it!
This course shell, available in Canvas, is designed to instruct current or aspiring writing tutors on the theory and practice of peer-tutoring. The course includes a link to an open access Tutor Handbook, readings in theory and practice, and assignments that simulate peer tutoring sessions.
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a freely available guide to language power techniques and associated grammar for use in language arts, grammar, rhetoric, and English instruction at the high school, community college, and university levels, as well as by private individuals and groups
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This guide to language power techniques (metaphor, doublespeak, pronoun choice, & name-calling) and associated grammar (sentences, nouns, pronouns, & adjectives) includes readings, videos, interactive activities, and discussion and reflection questions. It is an open educational resource for use in language arts, grammar, rhetoric, and English instruction at the high school, community college, and university levels, as well as by private individuals and groups.
Word Count: 54330
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This resource includes a lesson on the different elements of The Crucible. It also includes a vocabulary activity.
This book explores the essential elements, processes. and techniques of successful academic writing. Focusing on significant developments in technology, learning styles, and cultural competencies, readers are introduced to the various critical stages of the essay writing process; with relevant links, exercises, and downloadable handouts.
Ed MacDonell and Heather Sparling, eds.
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Cànan tro Òrain is an open online Scottish Gaelic language educational resource for instructors. It contains language and culture lesson plans based on Gaelic song. Teachers are encouraged to use these lessons and adapt them to their individual needs.
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Cànan tro Òrain is an open online Scottish Gaelic language educational resource for instructors. It is a compilation of language and culture lesson plans based on Gaelic song from a group of instructors. Teachers are encouraged to use these lessons and adapt them to their individual needs.
Cànan tro Òrain has a diverse array of lesson plans organized around Gaelic songs, some based on Canadian compositions and others on songs brought over from Scotland. Instructors may consult our finding guide to assess which lessons best support their teaching needs. Whether one is delivering a lesson to a group of beginners or advanced learners, to children or to adults, or if there is an interest in delivering a lesson inclusive of grammar instruction or Gaelic cultural elements, we anticipate there is a lesson to suit their needs.
The text within these chapters has been augmented with links for easy access to glossary terms, audio, video, worksheets, external websites, and other materials that will be helpful to successfully deliver lessons.
Lesson plans were authored by Robyn Carrigan, Sheena Geiger, Hannah Krebs, Suilbhidh Law, Shannon MacMullin, Raghnaid NicGaraidh, Robert Pringle, Heather Sparling, and Laura Stirling. It was edited by Ed MacDonell and Heather Sparling.
Word Count: 27819
ISBN: 978-1-7781696-0-1
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