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The introduction paragraph of your essay is one of the most important sections of your composition. Ideally, it should accomplish at least 3 objectives: Foreshadow the rest of your essayGenerate interest in your topicProvide a bridge into the body of...

Any experienced writer can tell you that the act of writing itself, therefore being a ‘good writer,’ is a lifelong process. Experienced writers can also attest that every wordsmith has their own method for crafting a good piece. Some may...

Every teacher can agree that fostering curiosity and imagination in children is a core objective when interacting with them in the classroom. So why is it so important? Researchers agree that encouraging children to improve on these two aspects lays...

Reading comprehension is a fundamental skill for nearly all aspects of education and life. Many teachers are finding their students are overwhelmed when faced with large bodies of text. Teaching them how to markup text is a great tool to...

Did you know that test anxiety affects between 25 and 40 percent of students? The fact that more than a quarter of students in an exam room tend to get nervous is reason enough to confront the issue in order to...

Writing is a skill that is necessary throughout life, as we all write emails, papers, and other important documents. Writing skills become increasingly important as we graduate from school and move into the workforce. Students must learn early in life...

Every great essay includes a solid conclusion paragraph. It’s where you wrap up the composition and summarize the main themes you covered. Ideally, it should leave the reader with the key takeaways you wanted to get across in the writing....

Time management for writing is one of the most difficult things to teach students. Writer’s block doesn’t begin to describe the many obstacles students have to overcome to simply start the writing process. Teachers have the unique ability to turn...

Structure is the key to writing essays that are understandable and coherent. Students must understand their primary idea and supporting evidence in order to remain focused in their writing. Yet, teaching structure is difficult because it must not be formulaic....

During this global pandemic it is understood that people are overwhelmed, concerned, and stressed, but now is an important time to get creative with remote learning and utilize online resources to assist your students. We have provided several resources you...