An awesome way to remember “subject” and “predicate”

An awesome way to remember “subject” and “predicate”

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“Mr. Morton is the subject of the sentence and what the predicate says – he does!” Thanks to Tina, via...
Rory’s Story Cubes – simple, elegant literacy fun

Rory’s Story Cubes – simple, elegant literacy fun

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Here is a simple, elegant, wonderful game that’s great for: • Story-building • Fostering imagination • Putting events...
Get your kid excited about the news

Get your kid excited about the news

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Every week, I do a half-hour presentation at my son’s school on “the news.” It’s often the best half-hour...
This passage from Jane Eyre will stay with you

This passage from Jane Eyre will stay with you

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I’m currently nose-deep in Jane Eyre; I came across this wonderful and evocative passage. Jane has just dashed downstairs...
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