August 8, 2025

Teaching Argumentative Writing: 7 Steps for Student Success

Teaching Argumentative Writing: 7 Steps for Student Success

Classroom Talk /

You’ve explained claim and evidence a dozen times, yet many students still hand in five-paragraphs of opinion wrapped in filler. This guide fixes that. Drawing on classroom-tested routines, it walks you through a seven-step framework that takes writers from initial spark to published piece, with mini-lessons, graphic organizers, and debate activities ready for Monday morning. […]

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Skill Auction lesson plan

Skill Auction Lesson Plan: Engaging Students in Career and Life Skills

Instructional Strategies /

As teachers, we’re always looking for ways to make career exploration and personal development activities feel less like “just another lesson” and more like a genuine experience. That’s where the skill auction comes in—a fast-paced, interactive activity that gets students thinking about the value of different skills, how those skills relate to jobs, and how

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