The Joy of Teaching

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How to Teach Writer’s Voice

October 21, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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How to Teach Writer’s Voice with Trait-Based Writing—Mini Lessons for Grades 4–6

The six traits of writing are a crucial part of writing curriculum, especially when students are beginning to learn how to write persuasively. However, just because it’s important doesn’t mean it’s easy to teach! That’s why we are presenting you … Continue reading

Student writing sample

March 20, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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Improve Students’ Writing in 15 Minutes a Day

Simplify the writing process by breaking down your writing lessons into teachable daily chunks and committing to a daily writing routine. Writing can be a difficult subject to teach within the confines of the classroom schedule. However, including short writing … Continue reading

Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum

November 8, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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A Simple 3-Step Method to Build a Homeschool Language Arts Curriculum

I have been a fan of Evan-Moor since I started teaching first grade in 1995. Now, Evan-Moor is my favorite publisher to use when homeschooling my own kids! Evan-Moor is perfect for homeschooling kids of all abilities with all subjects. … Continue reading

September 27, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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A Lesson A Day Keeps Grammar Groans Away

When I was a first-year teacher, a very dear veteran teacher bought me Evan-Moor’s Daily Language Review. After glancing over my students’ writing wall (…sigh), she surprised me with the new book. I’m forever grateful for her kindness! The quick … Continue reading

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