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April 16, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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Using Voice to Persuade: Persuasive Writing Prompts for Grades 4–6

Teaching persuasive writing with an emphasis on voice is a great method for teaching students how their writing can influence people’s thoughts. Through this series of activities and lessons, students will understand that it takes careful word choice (voice), the … Continue reading →

October 3, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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How to Get Your Child to Write: Tips for Reluctant Writers

If your child doesn’t jump at the chance to write stories, this post is for you. I understand this issue firsthand because my daughter was a very reluctant writer. She was an avid reader and very expressive in her vocabulary, … Continue reading →

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