I have taught the basic five paragraph essay for years. It always surprises me when students get so worried and… Read more Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Five Paragraph Essay

I have taught the basic five paragraph essay for years. It always surprises me when students get so worried and… Read more Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Five Paragraph Essay
We are back with another Writer’s Workshop! This will be the last installment until December as I’m going to take… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Literary Devices
Prewriting is a crucial step in the writing process, but it takes a different shape to different writers. Depending on… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Prewriting
Let’s for once and for all, break up any confusion about the parts of speech. The phrase “Parts of Speech”… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Parts of Speech
One of the most common verbs within the English language is the verb “to be.” This linking verb does nothing… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: To Be or Not to Be
As a teacher, I have seen my fair share of essays, stories, and papers. Some are good, some are bad,… Read more The Free Writer's Workshop Wednesday: Combining Sentences