Vocabulary from Code Name Verity: Parsimonious
Are you ready to learn today? Great! We can all pick up some new words thanks to Kathy at Bermuda Onion and her Wondrous Words Wednesday meme. My new vocabula...
Category: How to encourage reading
How To Get Kids Excited About Poetry: Reverso
Poetry is so good for Word Nerds. Find out why, and what a "reverso" poem is.
Vocabulary from Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
My writing buddy loves to include gross descriptions in her fiction- ichor is one of her favorite words. Read on to find out what it means.
What You Need to Know About The Host
A few things you should know about the story behind the new movie The Host: aliens, body snatching, and an unusual love triangle.
More on Dystopian Literature: Matched by Ally Condie
Matched: a safe introduction to dystopian literature.
Vocabulary from A Good American: Pugilistic
Do you know what pugilistic means? I didn't- read on to see what I learned!