Celebrating World Teachers' Day with Grammarly!

Hi there!

Welcome back to another week here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today, we're joining in the celebration for WORLD TEACHERS' DAY with the folks over at Grammarly Inc!  (~waves~)  That's right.  Today is the day we share our THANKS with those intelligent and saintly patient folks that taught us reading, writing, arithmetic, and more.  Some left impressions well beyond the classroom while others simply stuck because of their iron rule, but one way or another, part of the you that is you today was shaped by them.  Quite an important role, is it not?  Well then, THANKS I say to each and every broaden-er of minds out there no matter what stage in life you interact with your students.  You are a treasure that may go unrecognized at times, but will never be forgotten.

Before we get personal, let's check out the role of the teacher on a broader spectrum...

Definitely some pretty big statistics to digest there and a "call to arms" so to speak that will hopefully be heard.  Without these dedicated souls helping to light the way, where would we be as a people today?  Answer...no one really knows, but I wouldn't like to find out either.  I was one of those students that really loved going to school.  The journey for knowledge was my shy soul's bread and butter.  Thinking back, there are several teacher's that made an impact on my life.  Among those of note...


...my 7th grade English teachers - the first was a force to be reckoned with that unfortunately many did not appreciate, but all my grammar skills (no lie) I owe to this leader; the second, sparked my love of literature anew with all the classic books we explored inside and out.

...my 11th grade English Literature teacher - she was a first year teacher but remarkable nonetheless.  She could always be counted on to draw the class out of their shell and make the reading and interpreting process interactive.  I remember being assigned a project on The Scarlet Letter where we had to analysis the chapter and create a visual aid to go along with it.  Ours was the scene where the scarlet "A" seems to appear in the sky...built a diorama complete with light up "A" in the background.



So, my fair readers, who inspired you?  Take a moment to thank them today or leave a comment below to share your gratitude with the virtual world.  


Special thanks to Nik and the entire Grammarly Inc team for alerting me to the "holiday" as well as the swell infographic to share.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this celebration, check out their blog post, and for more Grammarly fun, feel free to wander around their site, friend them on Facebook, or catch them on Twitter.

Until next time...happy reading!

Celebrating International Literacy Day with Grammarly

Hi there readers!

Welcome back to POST TWO of the day here at Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Why two posts?  Well that is a very good question indeed, and I absolutely blame it all on the folks over at Grammarly.  That's right!  They are the ones that clued me in on a celebration going on round the world today and it's something I couldn't let pass you or I by. 

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

...yep, it's a real celebration!  Lucky for you, they've got a nifty infographic that lays out the facts in an eye catching way, mesmerizing way.  No matter how you look at it though, some of the statistics are rather shocking...and not in a good way.  Read on my friends, read on...

Shocking?  Yes.

Sad?  Indeed.

Anything that can be done about it?  You bet! 

You can start by spreading the word about what you've learned today and celebrating by sharing the joys of reading.  Volunteer at your local library or school in their reading assistance programs.  Turn story time into learning time by letting the listeners participate and read the book in a "round".  Share a bit of your time and read to the elder souls in your life that may have difficulty pursuing this favorite pastime.  There are so many ways to help this worthwhile cause and they don't cost you a dime. 

Special thanks to the folks at Grammarly for always keeping us up to date on the latest in wordy fun.

Until next time....HAPPY READING!

To Read or Not to Reed: Fifty Shades of Grammar from Grammarly.com!

Hi guys and gals!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Okay, so we all know what today is, right?

Oh come on.

No matter how much you tried to ignore it, fans and non-fans alike all know that it's D-Day for the big "50" hit of the literary world...Fifty Shades of Grey that is.  It makes it's way to the silver screen today and while I'm definitely in the latter category listed previously, I had an unusual arrival in my inbox that required my attention.  Perhaps "required" is too strong a term though, after all it IS my choice what I put on my site and what I leave by the virtual wayside.  Well, let us not split hairs, or rather words in this case, and get on with the show, shall we?

Today's post though inspired by the trilogy it seems one can not escape is really all about the WORDS...the power of, meaning behind, and proper usage.  That's right!  We're diving between the pages with Grammerly Inc and a curious little info-graphic they created.  It explores the integrity of the grammar used as well as the errors it's known for and compares it against well-known literary classics that (Oops!) just might share the same mistakes.

*mind blown*

Ready, set, read....

So, whatcha' think?

Weigh in readers!  

I'd love to know where your mind is at after all this.

Special thanks to Nick and the entire Grammarly Inc team for the chance to share this infographic with all of you.  (THANKS!)  To explore their world a little closer or get a check up on your own writing to avoid common faux pas, stop by their official site.

Until next time...happy reading!