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The four lists below cover units of meaning, parts of speech, structural elements and general grammar terms. The object of these lists is to explain with sufficient detail, yet as succinctly and clearly as possible, the essential vocabulary or "metalanguage" of English grammar. For a shorter glossary, explaining just the 30 most important terms used to describe English Grammar, see ► Thirty essential grammar terms Document  -  A document is a written, or sometimes oral, presentation of facts, fiction, ideas or opinions...

English is the world's leading international language. It is the principal language spoken in Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and some other countries such as Uganda and Botswana. Almost 400  million people in the world speak English as their first language (estimates of the exact number vary considerably)  - about the same number as Spanish, but less than Mandarin Chinese or Hindi.     In addition, over 1,000 million (1 billion) people worldwide speak English as a second language...

https://worldlanguagecafe.com/mindshift-a-community-building-exercise/ November 11, 2016Mindshift: A Class Community Building Activity In light of the divisiveness of recent issues across the globe, thought we could all use a class community building activity to encourage students (or even adults) to work together.  Take 30-40 minutes to do this activity and trust me, it will be the one class that your students never forget. It will teach your students to work together, respect others’ ideas, and find solutions to tricky problems...

An effective AP Argument Essay (FRQ3) requires a 40-minute, 5-paragraph structure: an introduction with a defensible thesis, 2–3 body paragraphs providing specific evidence (from personal knowledge, history, or current events), and a conclusion that reinforces the thesis. The thesis must establish a line of reasoning, and body paragraphs must connect evidence to the argument through clear commentary. AP Argument Essay Structure Key Requirements Note: For the AP US Government Argument Essay, you must include at least one piece of evidence from the required foundational documents...

In 2023, over 550,148 students across the U.S. took the AP English Language and Composition Exam, and 65.2% scored higher than a 3. The AP English Language Exam tests your ability to analyze a piece of writing, synthesize information, write a rhetorical essay, and create a cohesive argument. In this post, we’ll be discussing the best way to approach the argumentative essay section of the test, and we’ll give you tips and tricks so you can write a great essay. The AP English Language Exam as of 2023 is structured as follows: Section 1: 45 multiple choice questions to be completed in an hour. This portion counts for 45% of your score...