Category: Essay
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The Keys of My Life
Friday, June 10, 2022, was the last day of school where I taught upper school religion this year. Today I will turn in my school keys and walk out of the door as a retired teacherāagain. If you follow me on my website or on social media, you may have seen my personal essay āI…
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HSPT Prep Course
Do you have a rising 8th grader planning on applying for admission to an area Catholic high school? If so, the High School Placement Test is required at many of the DC area Catholic high schools. Three of the five sections of the test are language arts-based, which just happens to be my specialty! Sign…
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Holding Hands for 32 Years
From almost the exact moment that we became a couple, my husband has held my hand. If we are sitting in different chairs on either side of a table watching tv at night, he will reach across the table and hold out his hand for me to grasp. When we are out together in the…
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Grammar for Grownups
Good writing is writing that is clear and concise. Not all verbs are interchangeable. Check out this graphic that shows some of the most commonly confused verbs and how to use them correctly. Need a grammar refresher course? Contact me for info on fun and helpful Zoom sessions to improve your writing!
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By Your Passion
By your cross We were redeemed By your childhood We were raised By your hands We were led By your feet We were brought By your words We were taught By your miracles We were awed By your parables We were molded By your psalms We were enriched By your side We remain By your…
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Grammar for Grown-Ups
Here’s a cute little graphic to help you with two words that are often confused! Now, Dessert Island is a place Iād really like to visit! Enjoy! Need Grammar for Grown-ups sessions, via Zoom, one-on-one or in a small group? I’m here to help with all your writing, editing, and grammar needs!
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Grammar for Grownups
Just for fun: How many of these can you check off? ā Do you ever lose your train of thought when you stumble upon a typo while reading a magazine or newspaper article? ā Do you cringe when you see a billboard or signage in a store with an apostrophe being used to show possession…
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Grammar for Grownups: Kangaroo and Joey Words (yes, really)
Allow me to blow your š¤Æ mind! I recently saw this image on a friend’s post on Facebook. I guess that makes Facebook an educational tool, right (LOL)? To understand this, just look at the white letters above. The word “masculine” contains within its letters the word “male” which is another word for masculine. So,…
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My latest piece – published in a national outlet!
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/classroom-teacher-retired-covid-19-pandemic_n_5ff89e3bc5b63642b6fb71e4
Michelle Blanchard Ardillo 