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
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Project NaNoWriMo: Getting Started
It’s the first day of NaNoWriMo! I’m so excited, I can hardly stand it. I hope this enthusiasm carries me… Read more Project NaNoWriMo: Getting Started
Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Literary Devices
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
Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: The Parts of Speech
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
Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: To Be or Not to Be
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
The Free Writer's Workshop Wednesday: Combining Sentences
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
Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Brainstorming
Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day. The good writers are the ones who see five or six… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Brainstorming
Writer's Workshop Wednesday: Object Complements
Today’s workshop takes a look at object complements and how to identify them within a sentence. (Just in case Direct… Read more Writer's Workshop Wednesday: Object Complements
Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Dialogue
Dialogue is a crucial part of any story and moves the plot along in many ways: plot development, character traits,… Read more Free Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Dialogue
