ÒDo You Make These Mistakes in English?Ó Sherwin Cody was an American writer and entrepreneur who developed a long-running home-study course in speaking and writing with an advertisement with this title. A critic of traditional English education, Cody advocated colloquial style and grammar. He asked: - What is the reason so many of us are deficient in the use of English and find our careers stunted in consequence? - Why is it some cannot spell correctly and others cannot punctuate? - Why do so many find themselves at a loss for words to express their meaning adequately? The reason for the deficiency is clear: Most persons do not write or speak good English simply because they never formed the habit of doing so. Those who take advantage of this study gain something so priceless that it cannot be measured in terms of money. They gain the self-confidence and self-respect which this ability inspires. This is a classic reference that belongs on every writer's shelf. Get Your Copy Now.

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Embark on a journey to master the art of communication with Sherwin Cody's definitive guide, "The Art of Writing & Speaking English." Unlock the secrets of effective writing and persuasive speaking as Cody shares his expert advice and timeless techniques for achieving clarity, eloquence, and impact. As you immerse yourself in Cody's comprehensive instruction, prepare to refine your skills and elevate your communication to new heights. From crafting compelling essays to delivering powerful speeches, each chapter is filled with practical insights and actionable strategies to help you express yourself with confidence and precision. But amidst the pursuit of linguistic mastery, a crucial question arises: What distinguishes truly exceptional writing and speaking from the ordinary? What principles and practices can we adopt to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression? Join Cody on a journey of linguistic discovery as he demystifies the art of communication and empowers readers to unleash their full expressive potential. His clear guidance and engaging exercises will equip you with the tools you need to communicate effectively in any context. Are you ready to unlock the power of language and transform your writing and speaking skills with Sherwin Cody's expert guidance? Prepare to embark on a transformative journey of self-improvement and personal growth as you absorb Cody's invaluable lessons. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a novice speaker, there's something in this book to inspire and challenge you. Here's your chance to refine your communication skills and make your voice heard. Dive into "The Art of Writing & Speaking English" by Sherwin Cody and embark on a journey toward mastery of the written and spoken word. Seize the opportunity to become a more effective communicator and unlock new opportunities for success. Purchase "The Art of Writing & Speaking English" now, and let Sherwin Cody's timeless wisdom guide you on the path to eloquence and influence.

Democratic Vernaculars is a comprehensive, culturally inclusive, and thematically unified history of the communicative, audience-centered rhetorical vernacular that occupies the “middle range” of English, bounded on the one side by expressive structure (grammar and linguistics) and on the other by aesthetics (literature). Broadening the history of rhetoric by considering a vast collection of vernacular resources such as elementary grammars and readers, popular guidebooks, textbooks, and rhetorical treatises, this book advances the history of the rhetorical theory and pedagogy since the 17th century by examining ways in which diverse vectors of the rhetorical vernacular coalesced to produce an English language sufficiently idiomatic for practical social exchange while being, at the same time, suitable for higher literary, scholarly, and cultural pursuits. Democratic Vernaculars is essential reading for scholars in rhetoric and the histories of language and education, and can serve as a text for upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses in rhetoric.

Americans have adopted a reform agenda for their schools that calls for excellence in teaching and learning. School officials across the nation are hard at work targeting instruction at high levels for all students. Gaps remain, however, between the nation's educational aspirations and student achievement. To address these gaps, policy makers have recently focused on the qualifications of teachers and the preparation of teacher candidates. This book examines the appropriateness and technical quality of teacher licensure tests currently in use, evaluates the merits of using licensure test results to hold states and institutions of higher education accountable for the quality of teacher preparation and licensure, and suggests alternatives for developing and assessing beginning teacher competence. Teaching is a complex activity. Definitions of quality teaching have changed and will continue to change over time as society's values change. This book provides policy makers, teacher testers, and teacher educators with advice on how to use current tests to assess teacher candidates and evaluate teacher preparation, ensuring that America's youth are being taught by the most qualified candidates.

Before children are readers and writers, they are speakers and listeners. This book provides creative, hands-on strategies for developing preschoolers' speaking, listening, and oral comprehension skills, within a literacy-rich classroom environment. Each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes; a section called Preschool in Practice, with step-by-step lesson ideas; and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. The book addresses the needs of English language learners and describes ways to support students' literacy development at home. The final chapter pulls it all together through a portrait of an exemplary day of preschool teaching and learning. Reproducible forms and checklists can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Close reading, the purposeful, focused reading and rereading of text, is more than an education buzzword. Every Reader, a Close Reader defines and unpacks the components of close reading and explores how to apply it within the context of the Common Core State Standards so that every student will be able to implement close reading strategies in class and independently. Drawing expertise and ideas from research, as well as teachers from across the country, Every Reader, a Close Reader serves as both an instructional guide and professional development tool for classroom teachers and instructional leaders to use when starting or strengthening close reading at the classroom level. In addition, this book includes chapters that focus on developing the close reading skills of students who are struggling readers, English language learners, or gifted learners.