
The Rationale Behind “-ly” Adverbs
Question: I'd like to know your rationale for teaching the "-ly" adverb concept. In the professional writing community, adding “-ly” words is a sign of weak writing, not strong. Answer: It was Mark Twain who famously... read more

Oh, What You Can Do … in a Line! (Part 2)
Maybe you have been able to try out a few of the ideas from my previous post. When you establish the practice of asking questions when the students are in line, it is... read more

Oh, What You Can Do … in a Line! (Part 1)
Seven Things You Can Do with Your Students to Make Their Time Standing in Line Productive How will I get it all done? This is the eternal question for teachers. Think about it. If... read more

The Rationale Behind “-ly” Adverbs
Question: I'd like to know your rationale for teaching the "-ly" adverb concept. In the professional writing community, adding “-ly” words is... read more

Oh, What You Can Do … in a Line! (Part 2)
Maybe you have been able to try out a few of the ideas from my previous post. When you establish the... read more

Oh, What You Can Do … in a Line! (Part 1)
Seven Things You Can Do with Your Students to Make Their Time Standing in Line Productive How will I get it all... read more