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Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences
When it comes to grammar and mechanics, not all errors are created equal. Sometimes, a missing comma after an introductory phrase or a sentence ending
Building Foundational Writing Skills: Low- and No-Prep Summary Activities
Whew! Who’s ready for some very low- or no-prep homeschool activities? This year is already wearing me out, and we have only been in our
Why You Should Write in Your Book (Really!)
In my early days of teaching college writing classes, I soon realized a lot of the students were struggling in class discussions. The typical response
Improve Writing Style with Three Quick Tips
“This just doesn’t flow.” “The writing is clunky.” “It’s too wordy.” Advice like this can leave writers feeling frustrated and lost. The advice may very
5 Tips for Supporting Ownership in Writing Feedback
Giving feedback on writing can be tough. Writing is an incredibly personal act, and many writers (even those for whom writing is a strength) can
Learn Philosophy with The Good Place
If you know me in real life, you know I am obsessed with NBC’s sitcom The Good Place. It’s airing its final season right now,
Enrollment for Spring 2020 is Now Open!
I’m so excited to announce that Dayla Learning’s classes for Spring 2020 (beginning in January) are now open. You can learn more about our 12-week
The Five-Paragraph Essay: A Tool—Not a Rule
My background is in teaching college-level writing. I have a focus on teaching remedial classes, so I often had students in my classroom who had
4 Inspiring Quotes for When Your Homeschool Day is Falling Apart
It’s almost September, which means some people are brand new to homeschooling and excited about the possibilities of what a new school year with a
Reverse Outlines: Helping “Explosive” Writers Organize Their Ideas
I’ve got a confession to make (Mrs. Boley, if you’re reading this, I’m sorry). I never did my assigned outlines in high school. It wasn’t
4 Metafictional Picture Books
If you want to capture the playful, magical, and sometimes mischievous nature of creating new worlds through the art of writing, there’s no better way
How to Create Amazing Writing Assignments
Writing assignments are one of the best tools an educator has. They serve several purposes at once. Through writing, students can make deeper connections; reflect