Free Friday: Confusing Words + Spelling Help!

TGIF! Thanks God? or Thank God? The correct answer is Thank God, with no “s.”  “Thanks” is used singularly, as a short way to show your appreciation. It is never used with a direct object. Are there other common words and/or spellings that you often question? You’re probably not alone, which is why these incredible…

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Word Crimes Part 1: Vocabulary

Weird Al Yankovic is back! Who is Weird Al? Do a quick Google search, and you may recognize his iconic look, or perhaps his song parodies. My memory of his music dates back to the ’90s, and his comical (funny) versions of trendy (popular) songs make it hard not to dance and sing along. One…

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Cartoon Friday ~ Technology and Education: Does it mix?

Is it Friday already?! Is it just me, or has this week has flown by!?  Happy Friday my favorite English lovers! This week let’s take humor to the classroom, and look at something that everyone loves: technology.  You’re utilizing technology right now for learning (or are you?). So they work well together, right? 🙂 Below…

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