by Gene Legg | Oct 27, 2021 | Editorial (EML Rant)
Equity In the process of preparing to help a remarkably intelligent high school senior with his essay on “a word” (he chose “equity” – because I told him to!), I have done a complete about-face on the concept of equity. To reference “The Sound of Music” (for no...
by Gene Legg | Oct 27, 2021 | Editorial (EML Rant)
Have you seen the ad (force-fed to your iPhone messages) that says next to a picture of The Statue of Liberty “She Doesn’t Stand Here So you Can Sit on Your Couch. Do your Civic Duty. Vote…” When was the assumption made and accepted as a legit...
by Gene Legg | Aug 21, 2021 | Grammar, Usage, Mechanics
Of course, a life’s partner could just say “I love you” and leave it at that; but we do like to add dramatic emphasis to our declarations of devotion, so, have at it! Move this modifier (“only”) down the line (placing it in each blank), and explain its new meaning or...
by Gene Legg | Aug 21, 2021 | Standardized Test Prep
Here is one strategy a respected educator offers test-takers to help them cope with the dreaded Reading section of either major standardized test: “Before reading the answer choices, come up with your own answer to the question: This strategy is exactly...
by Gene Legg | Aug 14, 2021 | Picture = 1,000 Words
Coaches EML & JB honor their last All-Star squad
