How to Use Periods at the End of a Sentence
In the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie gives an easy-to-follow explanation of where punctuation comes from and why it can be so helpful.
Category: Essay Writing
What Are the Four Kinds of Sentences?
What kinds of sentences are there? And what is a sentence, anyway? In this free excerpt from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course, Marie gives an easy-to-follow explanation of the four basic kinds of sentences.
How to Use Exclamation Marks at the End of a Sentence
In the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie gives an easy-to-follow explanation of where punctuation comes from and why it can be so helpful.
Why Do We Use Punctuation Anyway?
In the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie gives an easy-to-follow explanation of where punctuation comes from and why it can be so helpful.
Where Does Punctuation Come From?
In this excerpt from the Basic Cozy Punctuation Course, Marie Rackham gives a brief history of punctuation and explains what all those “dots, lines, and squiggles” are used for.
Different Styles and Lengths of Essays
In this free video excerpt from the conclusion to the Basic Cozy Essay Course, Marie Rackham talks about the difference between the format of an essay and the style of an essay, and also discusses different lengths of essays.
A Sample Expository Essay
In this excerpt from Lesson 4 the Basic Cozy Essay Course, Marie Rackham explains what an expository essay is and shows us an example first paragraph.
Marie’s Secret to Writing an Essay
One of the topics Marie was most intent on helping her students understand was how to write an essay. As she explains in the introduction to The Basic Cozy Essay Course, if we don’t know how to write an essay, it can be a fearsome assignment. But when we learn how, it can open innumerable doors—as it did for Marie herself.
How To Overcome A Fear Of Writing Assignments or Stories
Dot S. asks, “Do you have any tips for overcoming a fear of writing?” Here Thomas shares a few tips that can be used for writing stories and even assignments.
Was it Fun to Film at the Harry Potter Studio?
In a recent Ask Cozy Grammar session, Thomas answered a question about filming at the Harry Potter Studio outside London for the Basic Cozy Essay Course.
What Is a Compound Sentence? And How Can it Sing?
When we start learning grammar, certain terms can feel intimidating. What is a principal clause? What is a compound sentence? Ideas like these can be confusing and can make students anxious. Yet knowing grammatical terms like these can help open the doors to excellence in writing and greater appreciation of beauty.
What is an Essay and How to Get Started
Whether you or your students are in school, homeschooling, unschooling, or just learning on your own, at some point you’re bound to face the question, “What is an essay?” Here’s Marie’s simple definition and a surprising second definition from Thomas. What is an essay? The powerful possibility of calmness.
Need Grammar Help? | Resources for Students Learning at Home
With so many of us now learning from home, have you found yourself needing grammar help, resources, ideas, or support for your kids? Do you want to learn or teach language in ways that inspire creativity and confidence? Send us your question and we’ll answer it in a video!
What Writing Exercises to Use for Practicing Grammar
Taranindya asks, “What writing exercise can we use for practicing English grammar with a 9-year-old at home?” Here are some tips from Thomas.
How To Think of an Essay Topic?
Mika W. asks, “How To Think of an Essay Topic?” Here Thomas gives several ways to think of creative topics for essays.
Nature and Imagination
Marie celebrates the natural world and the power of imagination. Here’s an example of how Marie uses nature to walk students through the writing of an expository essay. In this month’s first free excerpt, Marie uses the basic essay format she teaches in the Basic Cozy Essay Course to write an essay about the beach in front of her Cozy Beach Cottage.