According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only about a quarter of 12th graders write at or above a proficient level. Several students struggle in their English classes because they don't know how to organize their thoughts on paper and use proper grammar. They may have brilliant ideas, but when it comes to sharing these through … Continue reading Strengthen Students’ Writing Skills with This Handbook (Sample Download Included!)
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4 Tips to Create a Strong Writing Community in Class
Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar provides excellent tips for reestablishing a student's youthful enthusiasm for writing in“Establishing a Writing Community in the College Classroom” in this week’s Faculty Focus. She reminds the reader that when students were in grade school, they used to be proud and excited about writing, especially when sharing it out loud. She credits this … Continue reading 4 Tips to Create a Strong Writing Community in Class
3 Ways to Use Technology in Your English Class
Teaching an English course is no easy task, especially if students feel like they can’t connect with what they’re writing. If they hear they need to write a 1,000-word essay on a social issue by Thursday, students may feel overwhelmed with a blank Word document staring them in the face instead of feeling excited about … Continue reading 3 Ways to Use Technology in Your English Class
7 Tips to Bust through Writer’s Block
You stare at your blank Word document, the blinking cursor mocking you as you struggle to come up with your first sentence. Maybe you've already written a few paragraphs, but the well of inspiration has run dry before you've gotten to your conclusion. It's happened to us all: writer's block has imprisoned the best of … Continue reading 7 Tips to Bust through Writer’s Block
3 Ways to Improve Student Writing
Educational Consultant Ali Parrish gives advice on how to improve your students' writing: get them talking! She suggests telling a student that you'll write as he/she speaks to get the paper started. You can also ask students to audio record them speaking their essays rather than writing them. Lastly, Parrish suggests students use an app … Continue reading 3 Ways to Improve Student Writing
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