Does Handwriting Matter Anymore?
Handwriting or keyboarding — which side are you on? As a gadget-loving Romantic, it’s hard for me to choose. I appreciate the personal touch of a handwritten note as much as anyone, but I also value the efficiency and productivity made possible by digital word processors. Admittedly, there’s more to education than practicality, but the practical advantage these days certainly goes to the keyboard.
Read More3 Rules for Crafting Great Writing Assignments
Writing assignments that don’t bore or frustrate students are difficult to create. Here are three guidelines to follow when crafting assignments for young writers.
Read MoreThe Handicap of Being a Naturally Good Writer
Good writers don’t always make good writing teachers.
Read MoreThe Sentence: Good to Great
My friend and writer David Sims recommended an interview of Louis Markos about finding and writing great sentences. Markos says the following …
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