Using Commas Correctly
Grammar: Using Commas It may sound silly, but it works. Get PHYSICAL! All you need is access to technology to …
Read MoreTalking and Writing About Texts
Talking and Writing about Text Preparing to Talk LITERARY ILLUMINATIONS*: Locate a few special sections of the reading that the …
Read MoreHuman Interest Story
Journalism: Organizing Article With what prestigious award will you be honored in 25 years? Paragraph 1 Who, what, when, …
Read MoreMore Careful Reading – Homework Idea
Reading – Homework I love to share ideas from others that I wish I’d thought of myself. Here’s one from …
Read MoreIgnite Writing by Patterning
“There’s nothing new under the sun!” True, but students can be inspired by the old to do something new for …
Read MoreArgumentation versus Persuasion
Check out this discussion thread on English Companion Ning which includes Carol S’s distinction, as well as a list of …
Read MoreSuccessful Writing Program
An approach proven successful for me has taken several years to develop. But it does seem to encourage students to …
Read MoreTrain Essays and Pie Paragraphs –
Seeing is Believing Sometimes, when students SEE how essays work, they can write their own with more confidence and competence. …
Read MoreWriting Poetry Across the Curriculum
Writing Poetry April is Poetry Month throughout the nation and what an exciting and creative way to have your students …
Read MoreGrading Poetry
First, of course, it’s important to decide what you want to learn about the students and their ability to write …
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