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Tag: Tips for Teachers

What is the difference between a proper and regular noun?

Posted on March 20, 2024March 19, 2024 by Cozy Grammar

During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about the difference between proper nouns and common nouns.

Do We Need the Oxford Comma?

Posted on March 13, 2024March 6, 2024 by Cozy Grammar

De we need the Oxford or serial comma? Here are two examples of how this comma can make our writing clearer.

When can you NOT replace a comma with AND?

Posted on February 21, 2024February 19, 2024 by Cozy Grammar

A student from Quest Academy’s 4th grade Mustang class asks, “Is there any way you CAN’T replace a comma with the word AND?”

Getting Started Joyfully With Grammar

Three Keys to Connect Grammar and Wonder

Posted on February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 by Cozy Grammar

Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!

Why Are You So Interested In Grammar?

Posted on January 3, 2024December 16, 2023 by Cozy Grammar

A student from Quest Academy’s 4th grade Mustang class asks, “What made you so interested in grammar?” Thomas gives a personal answer to this question, explaining the importance of grammar in the process.

Three Creative Techniques to Remember Everything You Learn

Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Cozy Grammar

Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!

Can an adverb tell you more than where and when?

Posted on June 14, 2023May 29, 2023 by Cozy Grammar

During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about what else an adverb can tell you beyond where and when.

The Beauty of Beginnings

Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 by Cozy Grammar

Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop on three misunderstandings about how we can begin a sentence. Take a peek!

What is the difference between till, until, and by?

Posted on November 16, 2022January 30, 2023 by Cozy Grammar

Aashish S. asks, “What is the difference between till, until, and by?” Here’s a quick and clear answer from Thomas. Take a peek!

What is a Synonym for Grammar?

Posted on November 9, 2022October 31, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

4th grader asks, “What is a synonym for ‘grammar’?” Here Thomas explores how synonyms can help expand our understanding. Take a peek!

Bogged down by the details of grammar?

Posted on October 19, 2022January 10, 2023 by Cozy Grammar

Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas on what to do when you get bogged down with the details of grammar. Remember the glorious whole!

How to Cultivate a Love of Poetry

Posted on October 12, 2022October 6, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

Aileen S. asks, “Do you have any advice for cultivating a love of poetry?” Here are some helpful suggestions from Thomas. Take a peek!

Getting Started Joyfully With Grammar

The Secret Life of Nouns and Verbs

Posted on October 4, 2022November 3, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!

If a complete sentence has two parts, how can it have more than two commas?

If a sentence has 2 parts, can it have more than 2 commas?

Posted on September 21, 2022November 8, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about whether a main subject can have more than one word.

Learning as a continual journey of surprise and delight

Posted on September 14, 2022October 6, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

Here’s a thought nugget from Thomas that draws on a line from the Tamil poet Avvaiyar: “The goddess of learning keeps learning.”

Can a Main Subject be More than One Word?

Posted on September 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Cozy Grammar

During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about whether a main subject can have more than one word.

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