When to Use Who, Which, or That
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When to Use Who, Which, or That

The use of relative pronouns can often present something of a challenge for those learning English as a second language. In particular, use of “who,” “which,” or “that” can present some trouble, leading to grammatical inaccuracy that reduces essay and exam scores, not to mention having an impact on their oral clarity. Use “which” for…

Teaching the Difference Between “Need” and “Want”
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Teaching the Difference Between “Need” and “Want”

The subject of thsi article is something that not only teachers, tutors and other fellow educators will appreciate, but also parents and caregivers. Understanding the difference between “need” and “want” is important from a linguistic perspective, of course, but also something that kids should master on an emotional level at some point in their lives,…

What CVC Words Should I Teach First?
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What CVC Words Should I Teach First?

CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words are essentially among the first that a child learns during language development. These words are easy as they only consist of one vowel and therefore count as one syllable. Parents and teachers should consider the order in which you can teach CVC words, which would make it easier for children. CVC words…

Consonant Blend Worksheets
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Consonant Blend Worksheets

Here were have 20 Printable Consonant blend worksheets, for download and use in home and classrooms. they cover the Main consonant blends as details below and have blend quiz worksheets at the end as well to consolidate learning. Consonant blend worksheets include: Br consonant Blend Worksheets Bl consonant Blend Worksheets Cr consonant Blend Worksheets Cl…

How To Teach Letter and Sound Blending?
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How To Teach Letter and Sound Blending?

As educators or parents, it’s important to teach young learners the basics of reading and comprehension. Once a student has learned how to recognize and vocalize the alphabet, it’s time to move on to blending! Although there are different ways to teach blending, some learners may still struggle with concept comprehension. Blending is the ability…

Great Books For The First Day Of School
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Great Books For The First Day Of School

School can be scary, especially when it’s your first day! School can bring about a lot of stress and anxiety for many children, but it doesn’t have to. There are tons of great books for young learners starting their first day of school, which can help ease the transition from being at home to school…

How Do You Teach Nouns To ESL Students?
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How Do You Teach Nouns To ESL Students?

The English language comprises more nouns than any other words, and they are the building blocks of language.  In the ESL classroom, nouns are the first parts of speech that are taught to students.  But how do you teach nouns to ESL students? Teach Nouns to ESL students by preparing lessons that are interactive and…

Can Adjectives Be Used As Adverbs
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Can Adjectives Be Used As Adverbs

Students learn the basic rules that adjectives modify nouns and pronouns and that adverbs modify verbs and other adverbs.   But what would students answer if teachers asked them, ‘can adjectives be used as adverbs?’ We are going to explore the possible answers below. Adjectives can be used as adverbs by following four spelling rules viz. add…

How To Teach Pronunciation To Grade 1
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How To Teach Pronunciation To Grade 1

Fluency in producing sounds and speaking easily and smoothly is most important for children to learn at a young age to accurately pronounce words in the English language.  Although accents and dialects will all affect how individuals pronounce English, there are some tasks and activities that give all students the best chance to be understood….