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What exactly is expository/informational writing? Expository writing comes in a variety of forms, but, in general it is factual writing for the purpose of informing others: The straight information report …

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There are many variations or subgenres under the umbrella of “narrative writing.” Folk tales, fairy tales, fables, tall tales, realistic fiction, fantasy, memoirs – to name just a few. While …

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Teaching Narrative Writing Narrative writing…you’ve heard the term, you’re expected to teach your students how to write a narrative story or personal experience narrative, you’re given rubrics that describe and …

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Pencils incessantly tapping on desks, feet swishing back and forth, bodies in constant motion… fidget, wiggle, and squirm… Writing time for a special education student can be less than productive …

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At a recent writing workshop, one participant raised her hand. “You know”, she said, “I love all of these techniques. I’m sure my students could really excel with them. But, …

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You would think that someone who struggled to learn how to read, would struggle even more to learn how to write, right? But, as a person with dyslexia, I have …

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Topics:Recommended ReadingEmpowering Writers with Dyslexia

No one is born knowing how to write or how to teach writing. Even after getting a bachelor’s degree, you may not have encountered any instruction about how to teach …

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I love all things Italian – the food, the country itself, the people, the music, the melodic sound of the language. The only Italian thing I’m not too crazy about …

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I have a confession to make – I hate football. I know it’s un-American; in fact it’s almost sacrilege. But every time I try to sit and watch with a …

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Argumentative vs Persuasive Writing Clue #1: Is the author presenting evidence or trying to convince you of something? By finding an answer to that question, we are able to identify …

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Topics:Recommended ReadingArgumentative/Persuasive Writing

We’ve all heard teachers talk about “voice” – how a piece of writing somehow has it or doesn’t. It is a frequently misunderstood concept, an illusive quality that often seems …

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Topics:Recommended ReadingSuper Writing LessonsStudent Writing Lessons

In order for students to respond effectively to 21st century literary analysis tasks and response to text challenges, we must use every reading experience as an opportunity for close reading, and …

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