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Double negatives are a writing no-no, but how can you avoid breaking this grammar rule? Tune in to this week’s Two-Minute Tip to learn about negative words and the three ways to correct a double negative…
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If you’re like most human beings, you probably spend a fair amount of time in front of a computer, tablet, or cell phone sitting, reading, texting, typing, or holding a phone up to your ear. Our workplaces and classrooms have gone digital. Even now, you are on your digital device reading this! So let me ask you a question…
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What are homonyms, homophones, and homographs? We are here to unravel the confusion in this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
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If you’ve been following our Shurley English Blog posts, you know we’ve been flooding you with creative ideas on how to continue supporting your students’ academic progress. With the high demands placed upon our students today, it’s evident that they have fewer opportunities to truly unwind and relax.
Today, my suggestion is to remember to include some downtime into your students’ daily schedule, and here’s why:
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Do you know when to use WHO or WHOM in a sentence? If not, we invite you to learn more during this week's Shurley English Two-Minute Tip:
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In response to numerous school closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Shurley English stands ready to help you make a smooth transition to a virtual learning environment. For those schools that are closed or facing closure due to containment efforts, you are eligible to receive The Shurley English Digital Edition for free for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Within the Shurley English Digital Edition, we offer complete instruction for each lesson through our Shurley English Digital Assistant: SEDA. We invite you to learn more about our Digital Edition here.
In order to set-up your classroom for virtual learning, please email the following information to
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Knowing when to use the words YOUR and YOU'RE can be tricky, but don't worry! We have just the tip you need to ensure correct usage. We invite you to learn more during this week's Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
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Poetry is a special form of writing that allows a student to express ideas, emotions, or experiences directly through words in verse. It is probably the most artistic of all genres of writing because of the delicate juggling act of (a) rhythms, (b) sound devices, and
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What is the most commonly used word in the English language? (We'll give you a hint: We used it in the first sentence!) We invite you to learn all about it during this week's Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
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