Students explore and understand the use of transition words in context and write their own persuasive essay using transition words.  Continue reading...

Students explore color terms and related meanings and metaphors in cultural and literary contexts.  Continue reading...

After completing this lesson, students will have a better understanding of some common words, including an understanding that simple words may have multiple meanings. Students also learn of the value of using a thesaurus as part of their writing process. By learning more of the options for word choice, students can better express themselves.  Continue reading...