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Month: February 2022

reading problems

Reading well, not fast

21 Feb 202221 Feb 2022
Over the years, when I've asked students what their strengths and weaknesses are, many have said that they read too slowly. While I do understand that it can be frustrating…
Writing Help

The Tutoring Process

11 Feb 202226 Jan 2023
I think a lot about how best to help and support people who are looking for tutoring in my areas of expertise. I spent decades in the classroom, in addition…
Writing Help

Writing to length

7 Feb 20227 Feb 2022
"I can't possibly write enough to fill four pages without rambling!" "I can make my point in one sentence; why do I need to write so much?" I frequently heard…
reading problems

Reading helps writing–but how? And reading what?

6 Feb 202224 Jan 2023
It is an accepted fact that reading helps with writing; the best writers usually read voraciously and as continually as they can while still living their lives (and of course…
Writing Help

Revise, revise, revise

1 Feb 20221 Feb 2022
If you do a quick Google search of the topic "why is revision important in writing," you'll find educators of all levels chiming in. If you were to ask your…

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