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Articles Jan 3, 2010

Teacher Professional Organizations

Here is a great list of professional organizations for teachers.

Grammar & Mechanics Jan 1, 2010

How to Teach ESL Writing

Glossing over the specific needs of developing EL writers and hoping that they will “catch up” in their writing when their oral language and reading abilities…

Literacy Centers Dec 31, 2009

How to Teach Thesis Statements

The most important part of the multi-paragraph essay is a well-worded thesis statement. The thesis statement should state the author’s purpose for writing or the point…

Study Skills Dec 31, 2009

Ten Tips to Teach On-Demand Writing

On-demand writing assessments are here to stay. Teachers do a disservice to their students by not preparing them for the on-demand writing tasks that they will…

Grammar & Mechanics Dec 30, 2009

Ten Tips for Coaching Basketball and Writing

Learning to apply the coaching techniques of an effective basketball coach will significantly improve your ability as a writing coach for your students. Learn the ten…

Reading Dec 27, 2009

How to Teach Logic

A basic understanding of logic is necessary to be able to read critically and write with coherence. Good critical thinking follow rules of logic to observe,…

Reading Dec 23, 2009

How to Teach Critical Thinking

However, we must begin to practice what we preach. If we are to equip Twenty-First-Century students with the tools they need to add to our “knowledge…

Writing Dec 20, 2009

How to Teach Rhetorical Stance

Students need to practice the elements of rhetorical stance to improve their writing. This article provides clear definitions and a great sample lesson with useful links…