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Welcome students! You can download 5 templates/outlines below to keep your essay organized, and watch a video with additional explanation here . Writing an essay means capturing your main point and supporting it with both evidence and examples. But how do you keep it all organized? What comes first, second, third, and last—and how do you keep your reader from getting lost? The solution is often using an outline or even template to keep your ideas in order—and your grade h

Essential Techniques for Writing Improvement Improving your writing proficiency does not require years of study or complex techniques. With focused effort and the right approach, you can see immediate improvements. Here are some actionable steps to get started: Read regularly : Reading diverse materials exposes you to different writing styles, vocabulary, and sentence structures. This naturally improves your understanding of language and inspires your own writing. Write daily

This article shares ways to teach listening skills in English, and to teach empathy skills to students.

When I first started teaching, I would try to do everything : I'd be the one to talk, to model thinking something through, to explain, to raise questions, to answer them. But the trouble with this was, I later realized: If I was doing everything, what were my students doing? If I was the one asking questions, how was I letting them build curiosity and inquiry? If I was the one answering questions, what opportunities were they getting to analyze and explain? Many a responsible

Let’s be honest: Most people don’t get excited about policies and procedures. They're often seen as something you have to create: compliance documents written for regulators, not real humans. They sit in a binder or a shared drive, rarely opened unless something goes wrong. But here’s the truth: Strong policies and clear procedures can do more than meet legal requirements. They can build trust, boost confidence, and help your team do great work. When P&Ps Fall Short Most org

If you’re a small business owner, coach, or entrepreneur, your ability to communicate strategically  can be the difference between...

(Downloadable Handout Included) by Erin Lebacqz If you teach in a high...

Did you know your writing and communication affect your relationships? We're used to thinking about this in our personal lives, but what...

Get Concise | Get Confident | Get Strategic If you’re not note-taking or journaling, or getting creative for fun, you’re not writing...

I recently heard an adult learner in one of my classes describe having to write work emails for the first time. He didn’t exactly feel...