Posts filed under: Writing

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...

WHAT IS A CLAIM IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?

In an argumentative essay, a claim is the central point or thesis statement you are...

5 Different Types of Rubrics

Rubrics are wonderful tools for specific assessments. They are easily customizable, offer a chance for...

TEACHER TIPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL

Summer is just around the corner—so close you can almost taste it! BUT you must...

Have Fun Teaching Figurative Language

Don’t inflate the cow? What??? Idioms are just one of many types of figurative language...

10 LUCKY ST. PATRICK’S DAY MENTOR TEXT WITH TEACHER TIPS

Get lucky with these 10 St. Patrick’s Day texts that can be used to explain...

What is the Meaning Behind St. Patrick’s Day?

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya’!  Not morning?  Well, then, ‘top o’ the evenin’ to...

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?

When teaching about people in our history, I like to give students an overview of...