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Writing
What is the Essay Counterclaim?
As is often the case, instructional writing terminology can be confusing and there is no consensus as to a common language of instruction. Regarding the essay…
Essay Body Paragraphs
Writers need to consider the needs of their audience in the types of evidence they include in essay body paragraphs. Following are eight types of evidence.
Essay Writing Style
Although teachers exert considerable effort in showing students the differences between the narrative and essay genre, the both stories and essays do share some common writing…
Daily Paragraph Editing
The Daily Paragraph Editing program is a short-cut to "teach" Language Strand Standards that can't possibly transfer to long term content and skills acquisition.
Pennington Publishing Pinterest Boards
Check out my ELA and reading intervention Pinterest boards with tons of free resources.
Teaching the Class and Individuals
Perhaps the greatest guilt-inducers for any teacher are these two questions: 1. Do you know the individual needs of your students? 2. Are you teaching to…
Context Clues in Reading and Writing
Context clues strategies can be used both to improve reading comprehension and writing clarity and coherence. Check out this memorable strategy and download free worksheets. Reading…
Teaching Grammar and Mechanics Interactive Notebook
The Teaching Grammar and Mechanics Interactive Notebook Grades 4−8 programs will help your students master each of the Common Core grade-level grammar and mechanics Standards. This…