No question, listening is a skill that comes more easily to some of us than it does to others. Nevertheless, listening is a skill that is increasingly …
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The Research Paper: 10 Steps to Writing One
Putting together a research paper is the culmination of a student's previous experience: skills, interests, and writing background. Writing a research …
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10 Steps to Build a Better Speller
We all know the drill: Memorize your weekly spelling word list, ace the test, promptly delete that information — sometimes permanently! If you were …
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry
Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other …
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Persuasion Map for Persuasive Essays {Free Interactive}
Here is another great tool at ReadWriteThink.org: A free persuasion map interactive that walks a student through the process of creating a persuasive …
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Letter Generator Interactive {Free}
After a child is able to write comfortably, he will need things to write. We have suggested 8 writing activities for the younger student — one of …
Vocabulary Notebook Pages {Free}
The best way to learn new words is to focus on them. This works especially well when the words are first encountered and there is an immediate purpose …
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay
What is a Persuasive Essay? Just as it sounds, a persuasive essay seeks to change opinions on a topic. It reflects the opinion of the writer. It is …
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