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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
HELPING STUDENTS WITH ANXIOUS MOMENTS
Did you say anxious moments? So many times teachers and students alike experience stress in... Read More
17 Activities, Games, and Strategies to Teach Vocabulary
Long vocabulary lists can appear daunting and unlearnable at first glance, but they don’t have... Read More
20 BELOVED BUT BANNED BOOKS
The censorship of ideas and beliefs is nothing new to the 21st Century. Since at... Read More
The Best (and Easiest) Way to Teach American History
WOW! A lot has happened in our American History! There’s so much to cover in... Read More
Language Arts Lesson Plans for January!
The first week back after a holiday break can feel like the first week back... Read More
5 Classroom Tips to Rock the New Year!
In most schools, January indicates a new semester with half of the school year completed.... Read More
10 Simile Mentor Texts That Will Make You Laugh Like a Hyena
Similes are an important literary element used to add color and spark to one’s writing.... Read More
5 Different Types of Rubrics
Rubrics are wonderful tools for specific assessments. They are easily customizable, offer a chance for... Read More
Differentiation in Trauma-Informed Teaching | Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom | SEL
Do you LOVE horror movies? Romances? Action flicks? For every genre you love, there is... Read More
11 Amazing Back to School Amazon Teacher Finds
With the excitement of a new school year on the horizon, I think it’s safe... Read More
What is Trauma-Informed Teaching?
Trauma-informed teaching is a necessary part of your toolkit, but what exactly is trauma-informed teaching?... Read More