Most students can remember to capitalize names of people (Jane, Hakeem, Dr. Francoise, Yasmin), but what students need to know is that other things can be considered names, and we call those proper nouns. Proper nouns are specific common nouns. Certainly, place names are simple enough to remember. Town, city,…
Remember that when we write, we must make sure we explain enough so that our audience can understand. No one knows what you are thinking or what you mean unless you make it clear with your own words. Here’s a simple way to help you do just that. As you…
We usually request our students of about 5th grade and higher to write five-paragraph essays, which are often called “five-paragraph form” or “standard five-paragraph essay” by teachers everywhere. This, of course, leads to the question: What is that? Let’s look at the basics. Start with an introduction or introductory paragraph.