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Identifying and Avoiding Common Essay Problems

February 15, 2019June 6, 20192 Comments

The first thing students need to know, as you teach them essay writing skills, is what mistakes they're most likely to make.  Only after being explicitly taught common essay writing problems will they be able to identify and avoid them.  This three-part lesson plan will guide you through the process of getting students writing, teaching … Continue reading Identifying and Avoiding Common Essay Problems

How to Teach Essay Writing Skills

February 15, 2019February 6, 20221 Comment

If you're a new teacher you're probably wondering how to teach essay writing skills to your students.  If you're a seasoned teacher, you're still probably wondering how to teacher essay writing skills to your students.  Though they are one of the most basic foundational elements a student needs for success, finding ways to communicating those … Continue reading How to Teach Essay Writing Skills

Common Essay Problems – Formal Writing

October 1, 2018June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Formal essays, and short writing pieces can often leave students grasping to understand why their assessment doesn't match their expectations.  This is because there are a number of common mistakes that students make.  In a number of cases, this isn't even their fault as, often, they aren't even taught to look for them. Here are FIVE common … Continue reading Common Essay Problems – Formal Writing

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