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Click below for a Hotlist of resources for Tech Tools you can use in your Middle or High School English classroom to support the Virginia standards of learning. Links for a cross-curricular project (with history) using many of these tools are included at the bottom of the page, including activities for analyzing primary source materials, examples […]
Posted on November 19th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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It’s not too late! November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) - the goal is to write a 50,000 word (175 page) novel by midnight November 30, 2009. Click below for more details:
National Novel Writing Month
Posted on November 16th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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Notes on Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes
Notes on Verbs and Verb Tense Consistency
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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Here is a list of some prefixes and suffixes that are among the most common in the English language.
Prefixes:
ab- (away from)
be- (on all sides, overly)
de- (reversal, undoing, downward)
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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Just a few quick ones - but just in time!
1st 9 Weeks Review
Another Review for 1st 9 Weeks
Practice Tests for the First Nine Weeks
Click the following links for vocabulary review:
Vocabulary Review
Another Vocabulary Review
Here is some additional practice for Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words:
Prefix Matching #1
Prefix Matching #2
Suffix Matching #1
Suffix Matching #2
Root Words (challenging)
Prefixes, Suffixes, and […]
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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Remember, it is important to maintain consistent verb tense in your sentences and across paragraphs while you are writing. You would not write:
I go to school yesterday.
You should write:
I went to school yesterday.
Or:
I will go to school tomorrow.
Or:
I go to school five days a week.
Here is a review game:
Consistent Verb Tense
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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Here are some review games for you!
Prefix Practice
Prefixes and Suffixes
Context Clues - Prefixes and Suffixes
Root Words
Prefix - Teacher Fling
Have fun!
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Caroline LaMagna
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