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In second grade, students grow into more confident readers and writers. A strong vocabulary helps them read with fluency, understand...

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Vocabulary growth takes a big leap in 3rd grade. Students move from learning to read to reading to learn, which means they need a...

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Foreshadowing is a powerful tool used by writers to hint at what’s coming next. Teaching students to spot it can help them read more...

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Irony is one of the most powerful and versatile tools in storytelling, speech, and everyday life. It adds depth, humor, or unexpected...

Apr 253 min read

Juxtaposition is one of those literary and visual devices that shows up everywhere — from novels and poetry to photography and film....

Apr 253 min read

Idioms are silly, fun, and sometimes confusing! They’re phrases that don’t mean exactly what the words say — and that’s what makes them...

Apr 212 min read

The mix-up between your and you’re is one of the most common grammar mistakes in English — even for native speakers. They sound exactly...

Apr 72 min read

Hyperbole is a powerful literary device used in writing and everyday speech to create impact, drama, or humor through extreme...

Apr 62 min read

What are Synonyms? A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as another word. Writers and speakers use synonyms to make...

Apr 35 min read

Understanding the difference between affect and effect can be tricky — even for adults! But with a few helpful tips, you can master...

Apr 23 min read

Expanding a 5th grader’s vocabulary is a vital part of their academic development. By learning new words, students enhance their reading...

Dec 5, 20242 min read

Metaphors are a fantastic way to make language more colorful and fun. They help us describe ideas and feelings by comparing them to...

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