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...

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...