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Monday Muddle: there, their, they’re

LC August 29, 2022 Monday Muddle

Monday Muddle: there: (adverb) used to indicate a location or a literal or figurative position; (there is/are) used to indicate the existence of something; (exclamation) used to direct attention; used to express satisfaction; used to comfort someone when repeated their: (possessive adjective) to show possession of something by someone who would be referred to as they they're: (contraction) they are

Language Laughs

LC August 26, 2022 Language Laughs

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Thursday Thought #DonaldMiller

LC August 25, 2022 Thursday Thought

Don't tell me that pain ruins your life. It doesn't ruin your life. Perspective ruins your life. ~Donald Miller

Wednesday Words

LC August 24, 2022 Wednesday Words

How many words can you make from these letters? Make words of any length, but use each letter no more than once per word. (If a letter is on the board twice you can use it twice.) Share your word lists in the comments. D I L A N G E

Tuesday Two

LC August 23, 2022 Tuesday Two

In two sentences tell me what you have learned about editing recently.

Monday Muddle: rue, roux

LC August 22, 2022 Monday Muddle

Monday Muddle rue: (verb) regret deeply; lament; feel sorry about; feel remorse; grieve; (noun) regret; remorse; a type of evergreen shrub Used in the expression "rue the day roux: (noun) a mixture of butter (or butter substitute) and flour used as a base for making sauces NOT used in the expression "rue the day".

Language Laughs

LC August 19, 2022 Language Laughs

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Thursday Thought #NatalieFranke

LC August 18, 2022 Thursday Thought

Cultivating belonging means seeing others not just for who they are, but also for the person that they are becoming. It is our responsibility to fight for environments where honesty is applauded and everyone feels welcome. ~Natalie Franke

Wednesday Words

LC August 17, 2022 Wednesday Words

How many words can you make from these letters? Make words of any length, but use each letter no more than once per word. (If a letter is on the board twice you can use it twice.) Share your word lists in the comments. C I R A T Y H

Tuesday Two

LC August 16, 2022 Tuesday Two

In two sentences tell me what you have learned about writing recently.