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Introduce writing strategies that are current with the student’s literacy level. Students will be able to succeed quickly when they can start with the basics and work up. By introducing writing instruction that is on par with demonstrated literacy levels,...

Introduction and conclusion aside, the middle paragraphs of a paper can be a challenge for most students. Even with concerns about plagiarism on the rise, students may be tempted to put more quotes or paraphrased information into their essays rather...

While both opinion and informative essays share many similarities, they differ in many ways. Both require an introduction with a thesis, a body of several paragraphs, and a conclusion. However, their purposes and intentions set them apart. Both may use...

We are in the midst of an unprecedented time in history. Almost all students across the country and in many parts of the world are transitioning to online learning, catapulting both teachers and students into unfamiliar territory. Teachers and parents...

Teaching is a job that requires a huge amount of passion and commitment, and when teaching something artistic like writing, that passion and commitment increase exponentially. However, you don’t want something you adore to be misconstrued and watered down by...

Piles of student papers, pending projects, and office supplies can easily turn a promising classroom into frenzied chaos. It causes increased stress and teaching efforts become less effective. Students and teachers become distracted in the midst of the madness. Organizing...

While many people are gearing up for summer vacation, others are about to begin summer school. While a talented teacher can always grab and maintain the attention of their students, it can be a little trickier to get it done...

Teaching is not just making sure that students grasp material. It is also about building lasting and meaningful bonds with students to encourage their excellence, as well as working alongside other professional educators to ensure personal excellence. Now, as we...