Organizing Sentences for a News Release
By Ann Del Ponte
In this learning activity you'll rewrite a news article into a news release.
Plural Possessive Nouns II
By SWTC Communication Department
Students receive more practice in writing the possessive form of plural nouns.
Special Nouns
By Michele Williams
In this learning activity you'll review abstract nouns referring to qualities, ideas, and emotions.
Personal Pronouns
By MarQulyn McKinney
Read about the difference between the subject and object form of personal pronouns and test your knowledge in practice exercises.
Spelling Rules
By Carol Mennen
Students review the spelling rules for adding a suffix to a base word. They practice changing the "y" to "i" for some of the words that end in "y."
Test Your Tenses: The Game That Has You Testing Your Recall of Verb Tenses
By Anne Blahnik
In this learning activity you'll practice entering the plural present, plural present perfect, past, and past perfect forms of verbs.
Understanding Your Audience
By Bev Paulick
You'll identify the main characteristics of various audiences when writing a technical document.
The Reality of Sterotypes
By VickyWeiland
In this learning activity, the user will understand how believing in and using common stereotypes can get in the way of working together.
The Two-Roll Metering System
By Steve Utschig
In this animated activity, learners observe how a two-roll metering system operates.
Confusing Words--It's, Its
By Rosie Bunnow
The student reviews definitions of it's/its and completes a practice exercise.
Homophones: To, Too, Two (Screencast)
By Nancy McFadden
In this screencast, you'll review definitions of To, Too, and Two and review practice sentences.
Barriers to Effective Listening (Video)
By Therese Nemec
Learners examine the seven most common barriers to effective listening and consider suggestions for how to overcome these barriers. This interactive object contains audio.
Selection: The First Stage in the Perception Process (Screencast)
By Mary Brignall
In this learning activity you'll review the selection stage in the perception process and apply the information to complete an activity.
Impression
In this animated activity, learners observe impression procedures.
Behavior of Ink in a Doctor Blade Metering System
In this animated activity, learners examine procedures in a doctor blade metering system.
A Listening Improvement Plan
By Dr. Cynthia Ellenbecker
In this learning activity you'll produce a personal listening improvement plan based on good listening techniques.
Logical Reasoning in Speeches - Research
In this learning activity you'll explore the differences between primary and secondary research.
Overview: Writing Clear "How To" Instructions
By Sandy Eyler
In this learning activity you'll apply directions to follow when writing clear "how-to" instructions.
Double Trouble With Listening
Learn about the seven common barriers of listening and evaluate a conversation using the barriers.
Foundry Jeopardy
By Bryan LaVigne
Learners answer questions about foundry-related technology and terms using a game board format. This learning object can be used individually, in small groups, or as a class activity to provide an alternative self-assessment tool.
Singular and Plural Nouns Ending in an "s" Sound
Students review the rule for writing the possessive form of singular nouns that end in an "s" sound. They then complete exercises.
Building Relationships Through Active Listening
Learners will examine the four steps to listen actively to improve relationships.
Modifiers and Nouns
By Sarah Neeb
In this learning activity you'll review information regarding single-word, phrase, and clause modifiers of nouns.
Group Discussion
In this learning object you'll review various types of groups as well as the concepts of rules and norms in groups.
Thinking About the Topic: Free Writing
By Deborah Seline
In this learning activity you'll create a free writing document on a topic.