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Teaching Students to Expand Word Choice with My Mouth is a Volcano

Word choice is one of the six writing traits students must incorporate and work on. One of the best ways to help students improve word choice and grow as writers…

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How to Effectively Use the Four Square Writing Method in Elementary

Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Four Square Writing is similar to putting together a puzzle. Whether you're working a math problem, trying to understand a concept in science, or trying…

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How to Excel on Writing Prompts with the 4 Square Writing Plan

We are gearing up for the writing portion of the Virginia Standards of Learning Test. In Virginia, we test students in fifth grade, but every grade level is important. Students…

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