Why Memorizing Poetry is Good For You: Get Started!
April is National Poetry Month! I'll tell you the benefits of memorizing poems and where to find some good ones.
Category: How to encourage reading
When to Use Who vs. Whom
Do you know when to use who or whom? I get excited about this sort of thing; let me explain.
What You Need to Know About Divergent Before You See the Movie
A little background on the book Divergent before you race out to see that cute new actor, Theo James.
Vocab from And the Mountains Echoed: Blithe
Do you know what blithe means? Stop by and test your vocab with my word nerd workout.
Why You Must Like The Characters to Like the Book
Can you like a book if you don't like the characters? Come by and add to the discussion!
What Makes a Great Character: A Reader’s Perspective
My son likes Harry Potter simply because he's "the good guy." But I think there's more to a great character, don't you?