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6+1 Traits for Revision

A toolbox of skills to give teachers and students a common vision for revision.
Julio scans his teacher’s comments on his short essay with increasing perplexity and frustration. He sees the words “Vague. More needed here.” Further down he spots the indecipherable comments “Awk” and “Frag” along with marks on the paper indicating spelling, grammar, or [...]

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Help Young Writers Develop Their Skills

The development of writing skills is critical in determining a child’s academic success. Your child probably receives daily formal writing instruction in school—but when it comes to writing, the more practice the better! Help your child by incorporating some fun and interesting writing activities at home.
To inspire young writers, start by setting up a well [...]

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