Writing Resources
Below is a small collection of example PowerPoint slides converted into PDFs for easy download as well as mini-lessons from my English language arts classes.
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Contrast Thesis WritingNeed some help drafting a working thesis? Here are two different approaches to writing a clear thesis using either an explanatory or evaluative approach.
Contrast Thesis WritingNeed some help drafting a working thesis? Here are two different approaches to writing a clear thesis using either an explanatory or evaluative approach.
Writing Strategy RACESThis mnemonic can help writers remember those vital parts of a cohesive paragraph!
Mini Lesson: Build a Paragraph with Critical AnalysisHere is a simple paragraph structure for writing an analysis paragraph. A mini-lesson begins on page 2 with a YouTube link to a Muppets episode. Interpreting Muppet relationship problems is a fun way to break down the analysis process.
Commonly Confused WordsThere, there! If knowing which usage of the there/their/they’re triumvirate causes you trouble, then help is here. Hear, hear! That will be my next commonly confused duo. Although that is pretty easy to differentiate since as kids we learn that “hear” relates to experiencing sound, so you hear with your ear.