Tag: Writing
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Letter Generator Interactive {Free}
Free Letter Generator interactive at ReadWriteThink.org is an excellent guide for the younger writer.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Persuasive Essay
A persuasive essay seeks to change opinions on a topic. It reflects the opinion of the writer and typically includes the following elements:
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20 Ways to Choose a Creative Writing Topic
Let them choose a topic: 20 ways to choose a creative writing topic.
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The Century Handbook of Writing {Free eBook}
The Century Handbook of Writing by Garland Greever and Easley S. Jones was originally published in 1920 to help students improve their writing skills — themselves.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Descriptive Narrative
14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Descriptive Narrative. Nonfiction that attempts to entertain, bringing the reader along.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Note-Taking
Develop a note-taking system that you can improve upon as you develop your skills.
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English Grammar & Composition {Free eBook}
With a successful track record in writing, you may find this free English grammar and composition book helpful!
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16 Tips: Build a Better Writer
16 of our best tips to help you help your child develop his writing … the natural way.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Dictation
Now that he is familiar with language and has been writing comfortably for some time, we can start dictation.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Copying
As he is copying, he is learning a variety of writing skills — spelling, grammar, mechanics, and how to correctly form sentences, phrases, and cohesive thoughts.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Narrating
Narrating employs all of the skills we use in writing — but without the pencil.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Reading
Most great writers are great readers. Reading, then, is crucial to pursuing language arts the natural way.
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Language Arts the Natural Way: Introduction
In this series we offer tips and ideas for implementing natural language arts elements in your homeschool, no matter what educational approach(es) you use.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: News Story
Easy-to-follow suggestions to prepare a news story.
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10 Ways to Become a Better Editor of Your Child’s Writing
What if I don’t feel competent to edit my child’s writing? 10 ways to become a better editor.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Book Review
In a book review, a writer provides his own opinions, insights, and conclusions, without spoiling the plot for another reader.
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Character Sketch
Character development is often one of the hardest tasks facing a writer. Here are ways to tackle the challenge!
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4 Levels of Creativity in Writing
Teaching language arts doesn’t have to be hard or complicated! Using the 4 levels of creativity in writing we can make it much, much easier!