Perhaps the process of summer reading needs to be reframed so that students and parents alike can see the benefit from both having a summer learning goal and documenting the path to accomplishing it. I present to everyone: The Summer Learning Journey!
Tips to Expand Your Vocabulary
Have you ever given thought to the vocabulary you use? Are you cognizant of whether or not you use the same words all the time, or if you use unique vocabulary based on the topic of discussion at hand? If you have recently begun to think about these questions, chances are that perhaps you are … Continue reading Tips to Expand Your Vocabulary
3 Steps to Combat Writing Hesitancy in Middle Graders
Of the many hurtles writing students need to clear on the journey to becoming better writers, for some students, simply getting the words onto the paper is the biggest hurtle of them all. They are incredibly similar to a cautious toddler considering jumping into a pool for the first time, carefully measuring their approach. And … Continue reading 3 Steps to Combat Writing Hesitancy in Middle Graders
Why You Should Expand Your Vocabulary
Do you find yourself utilizing the same word repeatedly? Do you have a hard time expressing yourself clearly? Have you ever wanted to find a more direct way to speak or convey your thoughts to others? All of these happenings and thoughts could be clues that you desire to expand your vocabulary. But these aren't … Continue reading Why You Should Expand Your Vocabulary
Better Your Writing: Step 2 Build Your Vocabulary
What makes for effective writing is the combination of a well thought out point with an attention-grabbing delivery. Sentence variety plays a major role in that and one of the many ways to create a variety of sentences is to include a broad sampling of vocabulary. The best way to obtain the knowledge of a … Continue reading Better Your Writing: Step 2 Build Your Vocabulary
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