You are growing in a thumbs-up/thumbs-down world. Everywhere you look, someone is telling you whether something is “good” or not. And it’s not just movies and books—people have … Read the rest!
Have you noticed that people around you are having some BIG feelings these days? Have you been having some yourself?
Here’s the first and most important thing I … Read the rest!
Good writing creates a complete little world on the page. Whether it’s a story, a poem, or an essay, … Read the rest!
Most kids in the US now have access to an Internet-connected device—a phone, a tablet, or a laptop. And they are really amazing! Your … Read the rest!
Maybe your parent or a teacher has said this to you: “You need to have a positive attitude!”
And maybe that seemed wrong to you. … Read the rest!
I teach writing classes to kids, so it’s not surprising that I like kids’ writing. But what do I like about it? Why should you … Read the rest!
Recently I read a Young Adult novel that one of my students recommended. There were many good aspects of the story, but one thing bothered … Read the rest!
Well, first I want to say that I don’t really believe in it, then I’ll tell … Read the rest!
A common problem I hear from students is that they’re too busy to be organized. They know that being organized can help them do their … Read the rest!
In our world, there’s a lot of emphasis on the end goal:
