Language Arts

Fiction and nonfiction are two types of writing that we encounter frequently in our daily lives. Understanding the difference between the two can help us to understand the purpose and style of different texts. Nonfiction Nonfiction is writing that presents facts and information about real people, events, or things. Nonfiction texts can be found in […] More

In grammar, a sentence usually consists of two main parts: the subject and the object. The subject of a sentence is the person, thing, or idea that performs the action of the verb, while the object is the person, thing, or idea that receives the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence “Mary […] More

Determiners are words that are used before nouns to indicate which particular person, place, or thing is being referred to, or to indicate the quantity or amount of something. They are a type of modifier that provide more information about the noun. Here are some common examples of determiners: Articles: “the,” “a,” “an” Demonstratives: “this,” […] More

Silent letters are letters that are written in a word, but are not pronounced. English has many words with silent letters, and it can be difficult to know when a letter is silent or not. In this lesson, we will explore some common examples of silent letters and learn how to identify them in words. […] More

Descriptive writing is the process of creating a vivid and detailed picture in the reader’s mind by using sensory details, figurative language, and other literary devices. It is a way to convey an experience, person, place, or thing to the reader in a way that engages their senses and emotions. Here are some tips for […] More

Learning how to introduce oneself is an essential life skill that every student should possess. In this lesson, we will learn the basics of self-introduction, including the format, content, and tone of a self-introduction. Format A self-introduction usually follows a basic format. It consists of three parts: Greeting Start your self-introduction by greeting your audience. […] More

Demonstratives are words that are used to indicate or point to a specific thing, person, or idea. In language arts, we use demonstratives to help us to communicate more effectively and to avoid confusion in our writing. There are four primary demonstratives This That These Those This and that are singular demonstratives, while these and […] More

In English, there are two types of nouns: count nouns and noncount nouns. Knowing the difference between these two types of nouns is important because it affects the way we use articles, quantifiers, and other determiners. Count Nouns Count nouns are nouns that can be counted, meaning they can be expressed as singular or plural. […] More

Rhyming words are words that have the same sound at the end of them. In poetry and song lyrics, rhyming words are often used to create a sense of rhythm and melody. For example, the words “cat” and “hat” are rhyming words because they both end in the same sound, “-at”. Similarly, the words “dog” […] More

In language arts, conditionals are sentences that express hypothetical situations, or situations that depend on certain conditions being met. Conditionals are also known as “if-clauses” because they often begin with the word “if”. There are four main types of conditionals: zero, first, second, and third conditional. Each type of conditional expresses a different level of […] More

Quantifiers are words that are used to indicate the amount or quantity of something. They are an important part of language and are commonly used in everyday communication. There are two types of quantifiers: Definite Indefinite Definite quantifiers refer to specific amounts, while indefinite quantifiers refer to non-specific amounts. Examples of definite quantifiers include: all […] More

When we compare people, things, or actions, we use different forms of adjectives. These different forms are called positive, comparative, and superlative adjectives. Positive Adjectives A positive adjective is the simplest form of an adjective. It is used to describe the quality or characteristic of a person, thing, or action. For example: My cat is […] More