Think On My Words: Exploring Shakespeare's Language
For decades, people have been studying Shakespeare's life and times, and in recent years there has been a renewed surge of interest in aspects of his language. So how can we better understand Shakespeare? David Crystal provides a lively and original introduction to Shakespeare's language, making his plays easily accessible to modern-day audiences. Covering the five main dimensions of language structure - writing system, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and conversational style - this book demonstrates how examining these
Teaching the Critical Vocabulary of the Common Core: 55 Words That Make or Break Student Understanding
Your students may recognize words like determine, analyze, and distinguish, but do they understand these words well enough to quickly and completely answer a standardized test question? For example, can they respond to a question that says "determine the point of view of John Adams in his 'Letter on Thomas Jefferson' and analyze how he distinguishes his position from an alternative approach articulated by Thomas Jefferson"? Students from kindergarten to 12th grade can learn to compare and contrast, to describe and explain, if they are taught these words explicitly.
Easy English Vocabulary is a basic/intermediate ESL program for speakers of any language. Easy English Vocabulary: Master all of the words and phrases you need to know to get by in everyday English conversation. Learn on the go with this audio-only course. No reading or writing necessary.
Easy English Vocabulary includes: Eleven lessons on two CD's, Useful topics like Computers and the Internet, Shopping and Money, and Law and Government, Realistic conversations, easy definitions, and lots of examples, Three bonus audio lessons online, Online glossary.
• The PM series was developed to ensure that children would have positive experiences and enjoy reading from the first moment they are exposed to books • Over 700 different titles covering fantasy, history, fiction, folktales, verse, song, and informational text • Sentence structure, choice of words, and introduction of high frequency words have been carefully chosen
