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Practicing Paragraphs Using Troll 2

by Dana Blair | Aug 20, 2019 | Composition Concepts, Quick Tips, Uncategorized

So, you’ve explained how to write a thesis statement and given guidelines on good paragraphs. Now how do you help your students visualize that? Use the oft-cited worst ever film, Troll 2, to guide you!

Teaching by Example

by Dana Blair | Mar 28, 2019 | Composition Concepts, Quick Tips

This exercise demonstrates, step by step, how freshmen can use the “They Say / I Say” format to write compelling, college-level essays.

Explaining Essay 3–Step 3: A Lesson Plan Sample

by Dana Blair | Mar 28, 2019 | Composition Concepts

This post gives examples of lesson planning, how to use sample essays as models, and how to craft an effective thesis statement.

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