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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

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

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

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