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Using Music to Develop Authentic Voice
Music creates the passion, commitment, and authentic voice that we want to see in our students' writing. Connecting to student experience with their own music can…

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…

How to Develop Voice in Student Writing
For students to develop voice, they need to practice voice in specific teacher-directed writing assignments. Here are 13 teaching tips to help students find their own…

Twelve Tips to Teach the Reading-Writing Connection
Educators often talk about the reading-writing connection. Teaching reading and writing strategies concurrently allows teachers to “kill two birds with one stone.” The following twelve techniques…

How to Teach the Writing Domains (Genres)
Teaching the writing domains (genres) and rhetorical stance are two essential lessons for developing young writers. Without this information, Johnny will continue to write wonderful stories…