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8 Ways to Celebrate World Kindness Day in Your Classroom
World Kindness Day, celebrated on November 13th, is a beautiful reminder to spread kindness and... Read More
Rock the Writing Process
Writing involves multiple steps. Each step is important and helps you become a better... Read More
Make Writing Instruction a Priority!
Writing instruction should be a priority in education because it is a fundamental skill... Read More
How to Use Grammarly: A Comprehensive Guide
As a writer, content creator, or professional, maintaining clear, error-free writing is crucial. Grammarly, a... Read More
Why I Use Grammarly and You Should Too!
It changed my world! Whether crafting an email, creating educational materials, composing a report, or... Read More
10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Peer Editing
Peer editing is an essential part of the writing process for several reasons. That is... Read More
6 Strategies for Personal Development to Help Academic Growth!
Have you ever wondered why we need to pay attention to both academic growth and... Read More
What is the Difference Between Step-by-Step Writing® and Rockstar Writers®?
Many people ask me the difference between my trademarked Step-by-Step Writing® and Rockstar Writers®. It... Read More
8 Ways to Effectively Utilize Task Cards
USING TASK CARDS Task cards are versatile tools that can be used in various ways... Read More
12 Activities for Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate reading and inspire a love... Read More
10 Teaching Activities for Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month provides an excellent opportunity to explore and celebrate the achievements and contributions... Read More
WHAT IS A REBUTTAL IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?
In an argumentative essay, a rebuttal is a counterargument or response to an opposing viewpoint.... Read More
WHAT IS A WARRANT IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?
In an argumentative essay, a warrant is the underlying assumption that connects the claim and... Read More
WHAT IS A CREDIBLE SOURCE IN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS?
A credible source for argumentative writing provides accurate, reliable, and verifiable information. Here are some... Read More
A MASSIVE LIST OF GREEK AND LATIN PREFIXES, ROOT WORDS, AND SUFFIXES
From the previous blog post, you learned the eight reasons why it is important... Read More
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF CLAIMS IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?
In argumentative writing, different types of claims serve specific purposes and require distinct approaches to... Read More
WHAT IS A CLAIM IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?
In an argumentative essay, a claim is the central point or thesis statement you are... Read More
TOP TIPS TO DIFFERENTIATE YOUR WRITING INSTRUCTION
Children learn and express themselves differently. So how can we ensure they get the best... Read More
