Assimilate!
If you are a logophile and the thought of digging into the technicalities of the English language energizes you, then today’s blog is for you! In the blog post “Meet the Mighty Morpheme,”... read more
Tricky Words: Regimen and Regiment
Sometimes blog post inspiration suddenly falls into my lap. This post is one of those times. As I was driving back from an appointment the other day, I heard the radio news announcer... read more
Learning about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
What is a powerful vocabulary builder, stimulates the imagination, and is entertaining to do? Not only that, but it can easily be done with mixed age students? Oh, yes, and one more thing:... read more
Getting to the Root of It
The English language is a challenging one to learn. This difficulty primarily stems from the fact that English is a melting pot of words that come from other languages. While there are influences... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the scooping up. Secondly they make me feel smarter. Finally they don’t need... read more
Suffixing: The Change Rule
In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered the dropping rule and the doubling rule, so if you haven’t yet... read more
Diving into the Dictionary
When was the last time you pulled a dictionary off the shelf to look up a word? For many of us, I suspect the answer would be, “I don’t remember.” That’s unfortunate. While... read more
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms: How do they differ?
In the very first lesson of the very first level of Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, students are asked to select the correct word from among three homophones: there, their, and... read more
Dialect and Idiolect: I say [tuh-MEY-toh]; you say [tuh-MAH-toh]
The word “dialect” is one most people have likely heard of and possibly even used. Another related word that is less commonly used and understood is “idiolect.” Both of these words have to... read more
Compose or Comprise? A Dictionary Investigation
Which words correctly fill in the blanks? Fifty states ________________ the Union. (compose, comprise) The Supreme Court typically ______________ nine justices. (composes, comprises) Do you know the answers? If not, you’re in good company. Truth be... read more
Joy in the Journey with Delights to Discover
Over the years, Andrew Pudewa has often shared how important it is for educators and parents to take time to fill themselves as they seek to instruct their students. When you take time... read more
Assimilate!
If you are a logophile and the thought of digging into the technicalities of the English language energizes you, then today’s... read more
Tricky Words: Regimen and Regiment
Sometimes blog post inspiration suddenly falls into my lap. This post is one of those times. As I was driving back... read more
Learning about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization
What is a powerful vocabulary builder, stimulates the imagination, and is entertaining to do? Not only that, but it can easily... read more
Getting to the Root of It
The English language is a challenging one to learn. This difficulty primarily stems from the fact that English is a melting... read more
Exploring Homophones: Peek, Peak, and Pique
Some people collect stamps. Others search out rocks or spoons. I love to collect homophones. First off they’re free for the... read more
Suffixing: The Change Rule
In today’s blog post we will review the last of the suffixing rules: the change rule. In prior posts we covered... read more
Diving into the Dictionary
When was the last time you pulled a dictionary off the shelf to look up a word? For many of us,... read more
Homophones, Homographs, and Homonyms: How do they differ?
In the very first lesson of the very first level of Fix It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, students are asked... read more
Dialect and Idiolect: I say [tuh-MEY-toh]; you say [tuh-MAH-toh]
The word “dialect” is one most people have likely heard of and possibly even used. Another related word that is less... read more
Compose or Comprise? A Dictionary Investigation
Which words correctly fill in the blanks? Fifty states ________________ the Union. (compose, comprise) The Supreme Court typically ______________ nine justices. (composes, comprises) Do... read more
Joy in the Journey with Delights to Discover
Over the years, Andrew Pudewa has often shared how important it is for educators and parents to take time to fill... read more
