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70 Rhetorical Analysis Essay Topics for Secondary ELA
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I teach standard-level sophomores. They're eager-to-please, and when asked to write a literary analysis essay, they know …
Boost Synthesis Writing with These Tips
Writing instruction is challenging, yet rewarding. Synthesis writing, an important common core skill, occurs when …
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When one of my office mates called me over during a prep period to show me how her third grade daughter had just posted …
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Traditional vs. Spoken Word Poetry for High School Students
Have you tried spoken word poetry for high school students? Teaching traditional poetry is an important part of ELA …
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