At the beginning of the school year, most students can easily write a couple of paragraphs about their summer vacation,…
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Help Students Edit Writing using 7 Useful Tips
After teaching students how to edit writing, I couldn’t wait to sit down. My back was aching and my feet…
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Help Students Revise Essays using 8 Practical Tips
During the revision phase, a checklist can come in handy for the writer. Guiding and self-assessment checklists will help during…
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Put Your Heads Together to Brainstorm Ideas
Brainstorming can be an intimidating and daunting task for many students. It’s hard for young writers to come up with ideas for a topic without having a lot of life experience. It is necessary to brainstorm WITH your students in the beginning, then gradually hand over the responsibility to students once you have taught them strategies and skills to use.
Essay Hook Ideas to Hook Your Students in Writing
The hook isn’t just the attention getter at the beginning of an essay. Get your students interested in the type of essay by playing an activity before you teach!
Tales from a Teacher: The Light Bulb Moment
It’s math time again! Each day this week I’ve been watching my students’ eyes glaze over while teaching. Last night,…
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