The Composition Teacher Addresses His Students
By Joseph S. SalemiWhen naming things, you have to use a noun;
A verb shows action or a state of being.
An adjective describes—that is, marks down
The qualities of objects that you’re seeing.
Poems to Help Students Learn Their Grammar
These poems are from the Society of Classical Poets, founded by Evan Mantyk. The Society is dedicated to reviving traditional poetry.
“The Village School in 1848,” 1896, by Albert Anker. Public Domain
Evan Mantyk
Author
Evan Mantyk teaches history and literature in New York. He is also president and editor of the Society of Classical Poets.
