What is the difference between a proper and regular noun?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about the difference between proper nouns and common nouns.
Tag: Tips for Teachers
Do We Need the Oxford Comma?
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?
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?”
Three Keys to Connect Grammar and Wonder
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?
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
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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
Aileen S. asks, “Do you have any advice for cultivating a love of poetry?” Here are some helpful suggestions from Thomas. Take a peek!
The Secret Life of Nouns and Verbs
Cozy Grammar recently offered a workshop for starting off the learning year with creativity and joy. Take a peek!
If a sentence has 2 parts, can it have more than 2 commas?
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
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?
During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about whether a main subject can have more than one word.