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Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"You’re wasting your reader’s time. Here’s how to change, in just six words: Brevity is confidence. Length is fear. This guiding principle turned first Politico and then Axios into hugely influential media companies. It’s also in the DNA of Smart Brevity™, the Axios spin-off that teaches Fortune 500 companies, organizations, professional writers and other individuals how to get their message heard. Now they’ve distilled their lessons into...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The right words are oxygen to our ideas, but the digital era, with all of its TTYL, LMK, and WTF, has been cutting off that oxygen flow. The compulsion to be precise has vanished from our culture, and in writing of every kind we see a trend towards more--more speed and more information but far less clarity. Evans provides practical examples of how editing and rewriting can make for better communication, even in the digital age.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Readers of all ages will unleash their own creativity as they open the door to visual comic-book storytelling with the help of Dav Pilkey and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast, featuring Li'l Petey, Molly, and Flippy in Cat Kid Comic Club.
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Provides explanations of various topics that might be given for language arts homework in second or third grade, including using a dictionary, discussing fiction and nonfiction, following directions, summarizing information, identifying sequence, and more.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Centered around Common Core State Standards, Common Core: Elements of Literature is designed to help students understand such complex elements of literature as irony and symbolism. Practice pages, student charts, graphic organizers, research challenges, discussion starters, writing prompts, games, group activities, and recommended reading lists enable students to practice: Pinpointing character, setting, plot, and theme; uncovering common symbols...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Basic English Grammar For Dummies is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the building blocks of English grammar, giving you an introduction to parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and more. Real-world examples help you understand the rules of Standard English and when you can break them! You can test your progress...
16) One by one
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
A read along story designed to jumpstart reading by introducing and reinforcing the most frequently used words in print.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This book--for junior and senior high school students--asks students meaningful questions about their reading preferences and difficulties and helps them discover what type of reader they are and how to improve overall comprehension. Guided by the author, who is an experienced teacher, students will gain important and useful techniques and exercises to learn how to read with ease, and to comprehend what they are reading. Most important, they discover...
19) Help your kids with language arts: a step-by-step visual guide to grammar, punctuation, and writing
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
©2013.
Language
English
Description
Presenting the ins and outs of English in a clear, visual, and accessible style, this handbook covers everything from the basic concepts of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication skills to some of the more challenging ideas that face students today. An ideal guide for parents.