by Language Arts Lady | Nov 3, 2022 | 10 Minute Grammar, Grammar, Writing
Welcome to a new series on the 10 Minute Grammar podcast/videocast: Writing Tips for Every Grade! I start out with the littles—oh how I love the littles! Yep, Writing Tips for Preschool! Here are some of the topics I cover: Writing vs. penning–Penning is art....
by Language Arts Lady | Jul 15, 2020 | Articles, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Teaching Videos, Teaching Videos for Teachers, Writing
Do you ever just wish someone would take you by the hand and show you exactly how to end the there/their/they’re problems for your students in one quick video? Well, I am your genie, and your wish is being granted! Through my twenty years of curriculum writing and...
by Language Arts Lady | Jul 8, 2020 | Articles, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Writing
If you are on social media much at all and you care about grammar and usage, you have probably seen the frequent their/there/they’re errors. I have come to the conclusion that oftentimes it isn’t the poster’s fault—homophones (homo—same; phone—sound) need a lot...
by Language Arts Lady | Jun 26, 2020 | Articles, Grammar, Reading, Spelling, Writing
Have you been studying your Wacky Words “there, their, and they’re”? Are you ready for a pop quiz? Fill in each blank provided with the correct Wacky Word—there, their, or they’re. Cami was thrilled with _____________ involvement.We will take you _______________ to...
by Language Arts Lady | May 9, 2020 | Articles, Grammar, Punctuation Puzzles
By Zac Kieser and Donna Reish My writing assistant, Zachary Kieser, and I are having so much fun coming up with these Punctuation Puzzles! They are interesting ways to brush up on grammar and usage skills that you might be rusty on—and great for junior high and high...
by Language Arts Lady | May 8, 2020 | Articles, Grammar, Punctuation Puzzles
He passed the test or He past the test? Go passed the house or Go past the house? Passed and past are super confusing–as evidenced in social media every where. It’s not just students who have trouble with this confusing word...
