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Have you ever looked at your child’s curriculum and thought “that’s great, but how does this help them in the real world”, or “I wish they would teach them how taxes work”?

Maybe you are still in school and you want to learn some actionable skills to make yourself a little more independent?

Well, you came to the right place. At Good Morning Mr. D, we believe that learning is a skill and curiosity is a value. On this website, you will find a ton of content to help you get high grades in school and also learn to be more productive IRL.

Multiple-Choice Hacks for the ELA Regents – Read Smarter, Answer Better!

Let’s be honest—multiple-choice questions can feel like a trap. Especially during ELA exams, where answer choices often look really similar, and passages can be dense or unfamiliar. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a walking dictionary or a speed-reader to succeed. What you need are strategies—and I’ve got them.

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Mastering Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Welcome to another exciting lesson from Grammar Greats! Today, we’re diving into the world of sentence structure, a key ingredient for writing and speaking with clarity, variety, and impact. By mastering simple, compound, and complex sentences, you’ll elevate your communication skills and make your writing more engaging. Let’s break it down!

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Mastering Argumentative Essays: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a High-Scoring Essay

Writing an argumentative essay for an ELA exam or class assignment can feel daunting, but with the right tools, you can craft a clear, persuasive, and impactful essay that stands out. Whether you’re tackling a debate on school uniforms or a hot-button social issue, this step-by-step guide will help you write a high-scoring argumentative essay with confidence. Let’s dive into the process!

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How to Analyze Passages Like a Pro: ELA Regents Exam Tips

Struggling to break down reading passages on the ELA Regents Exam? Don’t stress! With the right strategy, you can analyze any passage with confidence and ace those multiple-choice and short-response questions. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to mastering passage analysis, from reading with purpose to crafting strong answers. Let’s get started!

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Mastering Punctuation: Your Guide to Commas, Semicolons, Colons, and Apostrophes

Welcome back to Grammar Greats! Punctuation might seem like a small detail, but it’s the key to clear, organized, and professional writing. In this blog post, we’re diving into four essential punctuation marks—commas, semicolons, colons, and apostrophes—and sharing practical tips to use them with confidence. By the end, you’ll be a punctuation pro ready to make your writing shine! Let’s get started!

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Mastering English Articles: A, An, and The Made Simple

Welcome to another exciting lesson from Good Morning Mr. D! Today, we’re tackling three tiny but mighty words in English: A, An, and The. These words, known as articles, are essential for clear communication, helping us specify what we’re talking about. In this blog post, we’ll break down how to use articles correctly and provide practical tips to make you a pro in no time. Let’s dive in!

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At Good Morning Mr. D, we believe that learning is a skill and curiosity is a value. On this website, you will find a ton of content to help you get high grades in school and also learn to be more productive IRL.

Multiple-Choice Hacks for the ELA Regents – Read Smarter, Answer Better!

Let’s be honest—multiple-choice questions can feel like a trap. Especially during ELA exams, where answer choices often look really similar, and passages can be dense or unfamiliar. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to be a walking dictionary or a speed-reader to succeed. What you need are strategies—and I’ve got them.

Read More »

Mastering Sentence Structure: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences

Welcome to another exciting lesson from Grammar Greats! Today, we’re diving into the world of sentence structure, a key ingredient for writing and speaking with clarity, variety, and impact. By mastering simple, compound, and complex sentences, you’ll elevate your communication skills and make your writing more engaging. Let’s break it down!

Read More »

Mastering Argumentative Essays: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a High-Scoring Essay

Writing an argumentative essay for an ELA exam or class assignment can feel daunting, but with the right tools, you can craft a clear, persuasive, and impactful essay that stands out. Whether you’re tackling a debate on school uniforms or a hot-button social issue, this step-by-step guide will help you write a high-scoring argumentative essay with confidence. Let’s dive into the process!

Read More »

How to Analyze Passages Like a Pro: ELA Regents Exam Tips

Struggling to break down reading passages on the ELA Regents Exam? Don’t stress! With the right strategy, you can analyze any passage with confidence and ace those multiple-choice and short-response questions. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to mastering passage analysis, from reading with purpose to crafting strong answers. Let’s get started!

Read More »

Mastering Punctuation: Your Guide to Commas, Semicolons, Colons, and Apostrophes

Welcome back to Grammar Greats! Punctuation might seem like a small detail, but it’s the key to clear, organized, and professional writing. In this blog post, we’re diving into four essential punctuation marks—commas, semicolons, colons, and apostrophes—and sharing practical tips to use them with confidence. By the end, you’ll be a punctuation pro ready to make your writing shine! Let’s get started!

Read More »

Mastering English Articles: A, An, and The Made Simple

Welcome to another exciting lesson from Good Morning Mr. D! Today, we’re tackling three tiny but mighty words in English: A, An, and The. These words, known as articles, are essential for clear communication, helping us specify what we’re talking about. In this blog post, we’ll break down how to use articles correctly and provide practical tips to make you a pro in no time. Let’s dive in!

Read More »

At Good Morning Mr. D, we believe that learning is a skill and curiosity is a value. On this website, you will find a ton of content to help you get high grades in school and also learn to be more productive IRL.

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