Reading and writing are so intertwined that instruction in one is bound to benefit the other. Here, Dana Robertson, an associate professor of reading and literacy education at Virginia Tech, offers ...

This online resources helps middle school students improve their literacy. The site provides games and 120 hours of supplemental resources. Teachers can access free digital lesson library online to ...

Writing a college essay is a rite of passage for many students applying to attend a college or university in the United States. Although each institution has its own application requirements, most ...

In January, I raised my hourly rate to $300 before wondering if I could get away with charging anything at all. I teach high-schoolers how to write college essays, helping students claw their way out ...

Students will be asked to come to class with a draft title of their upcoming research essay assignment. First, go over the basics of essay titles. What is the point of a title? What do titles ...

To prepare students to write a critical summary for their upcoming essay assignment; to apply note-taking skills previously assigned for homework; to give students practice offering peer feedback; to ...