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Awfull, Aweful, Awefull, or Awful? How to Spell It...

In our list of hard words to spell in the English language, "awful" vs. "awfull," "awefull," or "aweful" is right up there in difficulty! What is the correct way to write the word that means "bad or unpleasant," and what are tricks to remember it? Let's learn them now! As background, my name is Ms.... The post Awfull, Aweful, Awefull, or Awful? How to Spell It... appeared first on Drawings Of... .

Arguement or Argument Spelling Lesson

It's time for an exciting new installment to our commonly misspelled words lesson series! Today we will be hashing out a tip to remember the arguement vs. argument spelling quandary. What is the right way to write this word, for when we want to talk about a disagreement or quarrel, or a line of reasoning... The post Arguement or Argument Spelling Lesson appeared first on Drawings Of... .

Fourth or Forth? An Illustrated Lesson...

In the world of commonly confused words, "fourth or forth" is a common quandary! Let's explore the difference between the two spellings, because one little letter can make a world of difference. As background, my name is Ms. Marshall, and I've been an English teacher for twenty years, now. As I explained in my giant... The post Fourth or Forth? An Illustrated Lesson... appeared first on Drawings…

Shades of Pink: Names, Uses, and Mixing

As we have explored our color mixing chart, it has become glaringly clear that there are so many exciting names and shades of pink out there! Let's investigate some of them. As background, my name is Lillie, and I'm an artist and teacher who enjoys doing hands-on experiments in swirling pigments together. Recently, we enjoyed... The post Shades of Pink: Names, Uses, and Mixing appeared first on…

Sence, Since, or Sense: What is the Spelling?

Yesterday, my eight-year-old daughter had a shocking revelation about commonly misspelled words as I looked over a story she was writing: "You mean sence isn't a word?!" she gasped. "Then how do I spell the thing I'm trying to say?" "Well," I replied, there are two correct options. Since I'm both an English teacher and... The post Sence, Since, or Sense: What is the Spelling? appeared first on…

Graduation Hat Drawing and Coloring Pages

Hello, and get ready for a celebratory twist on our hat drawing series: Graduation hat drawing! This article will also feature FREE graduation coloring pages: Printable sheets that make a delightful activity (cards, and signs) for all ages. As background, my name is Ms. Marshall, and I'm an artist and teacher who revels in providing... The post Graduation Hat Drawing and Coloring Pages appeared…

Begining or Beginning? Spelling Tricks...

Is the correct spelling "begining" or "beginning" to write the word that means "the start" or "starting?" Learn useful tricks here to write this commonly misspelled word the right way every time. As background, my name is Ms. Marshall, and I've been an English teacher for almost 20 years, now. I'm also an artist, and... The post Begining or Beginning? Spelling Tricks... appeared first on Drawings…