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How to Write a Descriptive Essay: Creating a Vivid Picture with Words

June 18, 2024 //  by Lindsay Ann

This blog is not a descriptive essay.  There will be parts here and there that discuss descriptive essay …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, Writing

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The Art of Storytelling: Techniques for Writing Engaging Narratives

May 16, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Neuroscience shows us that our brains are naturally designed for writing narratives. We can see narratives being told as …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, high school ELA, personal narrative, storytelling, Writing

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Writing Topics for Student Writer’s Block

May 9, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

When presenting students with writing topics or writing prompts in the classroom, I hear students remark, “I’ve got …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, high school ELA, Writing, writing prompts, writing topics

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101 Writing Prompts for all Levels of ELA

January 30, 2023 //  by Lindsay Ann

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, descriptive writing, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, journaling, student engagement, teaching strategies, Writing, writing prompts, writing topics

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Show Don’t Tell Examples for Student Success

August 8, 2022 //  by Lindsay Ann

You may have heard writing teachers instructing their students to “show, don’t tell,” or maybe you’ve used that little …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, descriptive writing, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, show vs tell, Writing

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Essay Writing Apps for Free: Student Revision Tools

May 24, 2022 //  by Lindsay Ann

High school writing teachers who are looking for ways to increase student voice in writing and participation in the …

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Category: Effective Teaching Strategies, English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, ELA writing skills, essay writing, high school ELA, teaching strategies, technology, Writing

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Your Key to Success: Fun Persuasive Speech Topics

February 3, 2020 //  by Lindsay Ann

Teaching argumentation and persuasion skills is an important part of the English curriculum. It doesn’t have to be all …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, ELA writing skills, Lesson Planning, persuasion, rhetoric, Speaking and Listening, student engagement, teaching strategies, Writing

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15 Fun Poetry Activities for High School

April 8, 2019 //  by Lindsay Ann

High School Students + Fun Poetry Activities If you're an English teacher, looking for fun poetry activities for high …

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Category: English Language ArtsTag: creative writing, ELA Skills & Ideas, high school ELA, middle school ELA, Poetry, Slam Poetry, teaching strategies

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