High School Writing
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How to Teach High School Grammar at Home
This article gives you two free sample lessons from High School Grammar Grades 9–10, plus a simple walkthrough and guidance on how to teach these lessons at home. If you’re teaching high school grammar at home, one of the biggest challenges is knowing how much to explain and how much to leave to practice. Many parents worry: The good news is this: you don’t need to turn grammar into a long lecture. In fact, the best way to teach high school grammar is through short explanations and steady practice. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to guide your child through the first two lessons of a structured grammar…
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30 Must-Know Words for High School Students to Excel in Writing
(Free Lesson Download For Grades 11-12) Strong writing in Grades 11–12 rests on precise word choice and accurate spelling. This post shares a focused set of 30 must-know words that show up across subjects and in college-ready writing. The list and routines come from my book Spelling High School Grades 11–12: Advanced Vocabulary and Writing Practice for College Readiness, which contains all of these words and many more, each paired with a clear definition and brief practice in context, including image matching, cloze sentences (fill-in-the-blank), syllabification lines, and full-word spelling. If you want to see whether the approach fits your students or your child, download the first lesson free in…