28 Good Words from Latin and Greek
Let’s talk about something good. Here is a variety of words for good things, based on ancient words for “good”: […]
What is an Anagram?
To create an anagram, you rearrange the letters of a word or phrase to form a different word or phrase. […]
More Names of Plants, Food, and Drinks Formed by Folk Etymology
This post lists words derived from words in other languages as a result of folk etymology, a process by which […]
7 Examples of Incorrect Punctuation with Quotation Marks
This post points out common errors committed when reporting what has been said or written. Each example is followed by […]
48 Writing Prompts for Middle School Kids
Are you stuck for something to write about? Or are you looking for prompts to use in the classroom? These […]
Grams and Telegrams
This post lists and defines words derived from the Greek term gramma, which pertains not only to a small weight, […]
Writing Lyrics for Songs
It used to be that when people thought of songwriting, they didn’t think of great writing. Then Bob Dylan won […]
How to Improve Your English Spelling
Addyson, a sixth grader who loves to write, asks, “How can I learn to spell better?” That’s certainly a worthy […]
Writing Styles (with Examples)
You’ve probably heard writers (or teachers, or critics) talk about “style” in writing. What exactly is style, though? It can […]
Scare Quotes Should Be Scarce Quotes
Many writers—professionals and creators of casual composition alike—employ a form of emphasis that is usually unnecessary and often clumsily intrusive. […]
List of Greek Words in the English Language
After French, Latin and Viking (and Old English of course, but that is English), the Greek language has contributed more […]
55 American English Words Derived from Algonquian Languages
American English has been enriched by the widespread adoption of words based on vocabulary of Native American tribes, including the […]