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Spring into Writing: Fresh Writing Prompts Kids Will Love
Spring into Writing: Fresh Writing Prompts Kids Will Love
The cold weather is fading, and new buds are appearing all around. A restless energy of anticipation fills the air. This can only mean one thing… it’s
Students Are Unprepared for College-Level Writing
Students Are Unprepared for College-Level Writing
In a previous blog post, we explored the importance of strong writing skills in the workplace. Now, let’s address a pressing issue: the concerning
4 Technology Writing Prompts for Teens
4 Technology Writing Prompts for Teens
Technology is so prevalent today that it’s hard to imagine our lives without it. This set of technology writing prompts for teens will help your
Valentine’s Day Writing Activities
Valentine’s Day Writing Activities
It’s fun to use a holiday theme in your writing activities to tie the lesson to your celebration, and Valentine’s Day provides a perfect opportunity
The 5 Stages of Storytelling That Help Students Write Exciting Narratives
The 5 Stages of Storytelling That Help Students Write Exciting Narratives
Let’s compare reading a story with climbing a mountain.Start by getting familiar with your setting. Next, begin the long, steady climb, with all its
A Computer Scientist’s Guide To Henry James’s Never-Ending Sentences
A Computer Scientist’s Guide To Henry James’s Never-Ending Sentences
The great 19th-century American novelist Henry James is known for his sentences, specifically for the length of his sentences, which are often the
Parental Engagement and Writing
Parental Engagement and Writing
Kids ARE Writing... Most of us want our kids to have basic writing skills, yet we often place too much emphasis on what medium our kids should be
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Develop Language Skills with Nursery Rhymes
Let’s play a quick game. I say, “Jack and Jill went up the hill to ____.” Can you finish the rhyme? I’ll bet you can. What is it about nursery rhymes