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How to Teach Showing vs. Telling in Middle School Writing
The instruction "show, don't tell" is among the most frequently repeated pieces of writing advice in grades 6–8, yet students often receive it without the sentence-level guidance needed to act on it. Understanding what the advice actually requires can make descriptive writing instruction considerably more effective.
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Common Persuasive Writing Mistakes Middle Schoolers Make and How to Address Them
Middle school students often enter persuasive writing with a clear opinion but without the structural and logical tools to support it. Understanding where the breakdown tends to occur can help teachers and parents guide students toward more complete, reasoned arguments.