Posts for August, 2009


Further vs Farther Practice Exercise

August 4th, 2009

Farther refers to distance Further refers anything else other than distance and the continuation of something. It usually means in addition to or moreover Sometimes, however, the words are interchangeable, for example, when the idea of distance is unclear as in this example: I was further/farther into the story than I realized. In this case [...]

Perfect Paragraph Your Philosophy of Life

August 4th, 2009

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences that explains which life philosophy best describes yours? Give examples of how you live your life in this way. Life is great. Life is unfair. Life is what you make it.

6 Week Planner Printable Form

August 3rd, 2009

This form is great for outlining lesson plans for the next 6 weeks.

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Gates vs. GM for Those Who Love and Hate Their Computers

August 3rd, 2009

For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industry and stated,  ”If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all [...]

Perfect Paragraph Hard Work

August 3rd, 2009

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences using these quotes. Which one do you most agree with? Why? Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance.” – Ronald Reagan “If there is no dull and determined effort, there will [...]