The word essay comes from the latin exigere, meaning “to ascertain,” or “to weigh.” It was used in the late 15th century as a verb, meaning “to test the quality of.” Writing in essay form… Continue reading 
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By: Anna Gratz Cockerille,
on 12/11/2016
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By: Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski,
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By: Anna Gratz Cockerille,
on 10/14/2015
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on 10/2/2015
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By: Ruth Ayres,
on 4/29/2013
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By: Anna Gratz Cockerille,
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By: Kathleen Neagle Sokolowski,
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Once upon a time, there was a teacher who became a better teacher by connecting with other passionate educators...
By: Anna Gratz Cockerille,
on 10/14/2015
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To be an effective democratic citizen, the ability to engage in debate is crucial. For anyone remotely interested in politics (don’t worry, I won’t stay on this topic long, I promise!), debate is… Continue reading 
By: Stacey Shubitz,
on 10/2/2015
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Finally! I've found a new picture book I can use in opinion writing units of study. Learn more about One Word from Sophia by Averbeck and Ismail in this post. Then, leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of this book.
By: Ruth Ayres,
on 4/29/2013
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So I was planning to try a new kind of post last Friday. And then Friday came and went. How does this happen? So right now, let’s just pretend it is Friday. Or… Read More 