The Magic is in the Details!
Very often, when a student submits mediocre work, it is because they have left out the details and examples that prove their point. If I asked what you liked about…
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The Magic is in the Details!
Back to Basics
Basic. We use this word so often that the true meaning often eludes us. Basic means fundamental, foundation, or starting point. The word is simple to understand, but it is…
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Back to Basics
Top 10 Comma Rules for Student Writing
One of the most common punctuation errors in student writing that I see pertains to comma usage. Too many commas or not enough commas...both are a problem. And it tells…
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Top 10 Comma Rules for Student Writing
Family Wordsmithing: Ferhoodled
Ok, so I love words. I do. I'm a word-a-holic. I love the way a good word feels when it slips off your tongue. I love getting the word of…
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Family Wordsmithing: Ferhoodled
End the Cycle of Reluctant Writers with Daily Writing
We’ve all heard the old adage that “children learn what they live.” Children learn to be kind when they are shown kindness. Children learn to be honest, when people are…
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End the Cycle of Reluctant Writers with Daily Writing
Real Writers Read Out Loud
We have all heard of book signings where authors read excerpts of their books. And who hasn’t happened by an open mic poetry reading at niche coffee shop? We even…
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Real Writers Read Out Loud
Ten Classic Novels for Teens
Classic literature is replete with imagery of the time it was written and lessons for the ages. It also demonstrates the excellence of well written works where emphasis was on quality of…
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Ten Classic Novels for Teens
Writing: A Formula for Success
How many times do people say, “I’m more of a math person,” to explain away their lack of writing skills? Too often! Parents and educators need to stop looking at…
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Writing: A Formula for Success
Affect vs Effect
Does Hemmingway's writing affect you or does it effect you? Not sure? Let's solve the problem once and for all. AFFECT The word affect is a verb. It is an…
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Affect vs Effect
Paragraphs, Reports, and Papers…Oh My!
Do you know the difference between a report and a paper? The difference between a descriptive and narrative piece of writing? Many – if not most – of my middle…
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Paragraphs, Reports, and Papers…Oh My!