✍️ English

English Grammar and Writing

Grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and essay writing explained in plain English, with jokes and memory tricks that stop the same mistakes from coming back.

Aligned to the Common Core English Language Arts Language (L) and Writing (W) standards for grades 9-12. 2 of 20 planned lessons are live. New ones are added every week.

Unit 1: Parts of Speech

Know the players.

Nouns and Pronouns

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Verbs and Verb Tenses

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

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Unit 2: Sentences

Build them right.

Subject-Verb Agreement

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Fragments and Run-On Sentences

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Compound and Complex Sentences

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Active vs. Passive Voice

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Unit 3: Punctuation

Tiny marks, big meaning.

Comma Rules

Ready · 25 min

Semicolons and Colons

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Apostrophes

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Quotation Marks and Dialogue

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Unit 4: Word Choice

Pick the right word.

Commonly Confused Words

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Context Clues

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Greek and Latin Roots

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Unit 5: Essay Writing

From blank page to finished essay.

Writing a Thesis Statement

Ready · 22 min

Paragraph Structure (PEEL)

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The Five-Paragraph Essay

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Using Evidence and Quotes

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MLA Citations

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