28 Boring Words and What to Use Instead Infographic There is something weird about the kind of vocabulary we use on a daily basis. Namely, we don’t really pay enough attention to the words we use. And this is not about being inconsiderate or offensive. (Unless you count offensively boring words.) Even if you have […]
200 Powerful Words to Use Instead of “Good” Do you find yourself using the word “good” to describe just about anything? Good weather, good movies, good music, good life, good this, good that… Surely, it’s convenient and time-efficient to use one word over and over again, but does it really express the exact meaning you’d […]
Christmas Idioms and Phrases Infographic An idiom is a phrase in which the meaning has little or nothing to do with the literal wording. Examples of idioms in general speech are “raining cats and dogs” and “keep an eye out.” The first indicates a heavy downpour of rain, while the second means to keep watch […]
There is a strong relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension. Systematic vocabulary instruction must be an integral component of a K-12 comprehensive instructional framework. While there is no single correct way to teach vocabulary, common characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction have been documented in many professional journals and books. Effective vocabulary instruction across grade levels […]
