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Grammar & Mechanics Aug 15, 2010

Free Resources to Teach the Writing Process and Writer’s Workshop

Find relevant articles, free resources, and teaching tips regarding the Writing Process and Writers Workshop in this collection from the Pennington Publishing Blog. Learn how to…

Grammar & Mechanics Sep 13, 2009

How to Teach Proofreading Strategies

Writers make errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, proper use of quotes, paragraphs, usage, and word choice for a variety of reasons. Effective proofreading strategies can…

Reading Jul 10, 2009

How to Teach a Write Aloud

Research shows that the best writers have learned how to creatively multi-task, problem-solve, and interact with the anticipated reader. This is a skill that can be…

Grammar & Mechanics Jan 17, 2009

The Most Useful Punctuation and Capitalization Rules

Proper punctuation and capitalization are marks of an educated and careful writer. Here is everything you need to know about proper punctuation and capitalization in one…

Grammar & Mechanics Jan 13, 2009

How to Improve Writing Style

Writing style is personal, but also follows a traditional, widely agreed-to form. Indeed, good writing style does have objective rules to follow. Here are the key…

Literacy Centers Jan 13, 2009

How to Improve Writing Unity

Writing unity refers to how well sentences and paragraphs stay focused on the topic sentences and thesis statement. From the reader’s point of view, writing unity…